Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy such as counselling (BACP accredited) OR Evidence of meeting the BABCP Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) requirements. A completed KSA will have been submitted by the required deadline

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care services
• Experience of working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
• Experience of working in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting
• Clinical experience within NHS Talking Therapies
• Knowledge of local communities in Cheshire and Merseyside
• Experience of presenting in a group setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
• Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation

Skills

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Computer literate
• Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers

Desirable

• Completed clinical audits within a service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 03 November 2025

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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