Job summary
Ascend is an evidence-based, psychological service, working in partnership with local voluntary sector services (Staffordshire Women's Aid/Survive), and alongside existing NHS services, including Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services.

The PWP role is to assess and support people accessing the Ascend service, undertaking patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wished to see change and or recovery, and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. The role will use a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, providing Step 2 interventions in the form of both 1:1 treatment and groups.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

This is a fixed term role ending 30/09/2028

Applications welcome from Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and accredited with professional body BABCP

Main duties of the job

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
• Assess and support people accessing the Ascend Service, a service for people aged 16 and above who have experienced sexual assault or abuse.
• Undertake patient-centred assessments which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
• Make decisions on suitability of new referrals with appropriate levels of supervision, adhering to the service's referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone, workshops or via other media.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Provide a minimum of two hours per week step 2 treatment with patients aged 16+ within an adult service. This clinical practice must include both assessment and 1:1 treatment, groups via live interventions
• Attend MDT meetings relating to referrals of clients in treatment, where appropriate.

About us
As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 24 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 232-PRC-7950425-E
Closing date: 02 November 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)

• Educated to degree level
• Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and accredited with professional body (BABCP)

Experience (Essential)

• Evidence of working in primary care settings with people who have experienced a mental health problem, with 2 years' experience of operating in this context.

Knowledge

• Essential: Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Desirable: Experienced in using IAPTUS

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.

Employer contact details
Service Manager: Emma Jones, emmal.jones@combined.nhs.uk

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