Iapt Deputy Clinical Lead

Are you interested in a post which offers opportunities for service development, group, and individual work? Enthusiastic about Long Term Conditions (LTC) IAPT service developments? Are you curious about Clinical Health Psychology in IAPT Services? Do you share our CARE values (Compassionate services, Achieving high standards, Respecting individuals, Empowering people)? Then come join us as an IAPT Deputy Clinical Lead.

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly recognise the importance of Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) for our community, and Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is investing substantially in our IAPT service to improve care. It is an exciting time to join the team as we grow and develop to deliver a high-quality psychological therapy service which is forward thinking and innovative.

This is a newly created post in the IAPT Clinical Leadership Structure and has been created to enhance and strengthen the clinical leadership and management team. We are looking for an energetic and passionate IAPT Deputy Clinical lead to contribute to creating an innovative and trailblazing IAPT service, informed by a cutting-edge evidence base. There will be a key focus on the development of the LTC IAPT offer and quality improvement to enhance services. The post holder will have strong links with our colleagues in the Department of Clinical Health Psychology at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT).

The post holder will lead on the service development of a LTC IAPT service, provide supervision, operational and performance management of the Professional Leads and oversee the delivery of the LTC IAPT service. Support the Clinical Service and Strategy Lead on developments and interface with other providers, deputise for the Clinical Service and Strategy Lead as delegated, provide a clinical service to a modality within HI therapies. The post holder will also provide clinical supervision in the modality (modalities) in which they are accredited as a supervisor, manage the Professional Leads to deliver on performance targets, report on performance targets. There will be a significant focus on developing and building on existing working relationships with Medical teams to integrate psychological care in out-patient settings.

This is a key role within the Psychology/Psychological Services line and an exciting position with the opportunity to consolidate and expand clinical health psychology skills, leadership, and management competencies in an IAPT service. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome and supported. The post-holder will be expected to deliver innovative services that are responsive and provide the best value for the population of Cornwall, their family, and their carers.

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

**Key dates**:
Interviews will be offered virtually. Date TBC.

Please see job description and person specification for further information about the post.