Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

3 months ago


Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Do you want to be part of an innovative and dynamic Talking Therapies service? Are you an experienced BABCP accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who is passionate about providing high quality evidence-based psychological therapy to people with common mental health problems?

This is an exciting time for NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies. We’re continually expanding our service and looking at innovative ways of delivering therapy and improving access. The service is focused on delivering high quality therapy, being amongst the highest performers in the area. Our service consistently exceeds the national target of 50% recovery rate and our patient feedback is excellent.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

**Our strategic vision for 2022 is**:
“ As a high performing Trust, operating as part of an integrated care system, we will provide high quality, safe and effective care. This will be achieved in a financially sustainable way, through our skilled and motivated workforce”.

In line with the Department of Health guidelines, the Trust operates a strict smoke free policy.

In line with current legislation, all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than 1 April 2022. Please note you will be asked to provide evidence of your vaccination status in the form of a Covid Passport.

To 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.

To make decisions on suitability for Talking Therapies adhering to the department’s referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or steps-up the person’s treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.

To adhere to an agreed activity contact target 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.

To make detailed clinical notes and complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

To engage in regular case management and clinical supervision.

To participate in the planning and facilitation of groups as and when required by the service.



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