8a Clinical PsychologistNHS AfC : Band 8a

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for assessment and specialist employment advice, support and interventions. They will manage a caseload of people assessing individual barriers into employment, experienced through physical health, mental health and social situation. Using the WorkWell pathway work plan, the post holder will prescribe either Multi-disciplinary in-house support or to triage / signpost and refer. The post holder will facilitate clients being referred to the service quickly so that they do not remain unsupported whilst on sick leave, and supporting them to return to work swiftly (where appropriate), or to follow the destination that is best suited to their circumstances, which enables individuals to achieve positive service experience outcomes.

Having the right value base is essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

Work & Health Coach, Band 5 , £28,407 - £34,581, fixed term contract until 31st March 2026

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting 12 WTE WorkWell Work and Health coaches to be based in our WorkWell service , which supports individuals who maybe experiencing multiple and complex barriers preventing them from accessing employment opportunities or retaining their employment.

The roles will support individuals across the the Black Country , and will form a key part of individuals’ recovery and health care plans. The successful candidates will support a caseload of individuals who have a health condition and have experienced the above barriers, who are unemployed, or employed but require retention support. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a new Black Country wide initiative team.

Working for our organisation

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.

Across the whole of the region we provide :

• Adult and older adult mental health services
• Specialist learning disability services
• CAMHS

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.

Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.

We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Post Title : WorkWell Work and Health Coach

Department : Employment and Recovery Service

Location : Black Country Wide

Band : 5

Hours : 37.5

Contract Type : Fixed term contract

Person specification

Interview

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria