Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
4 months ago
Job Summary
The successful applicant will work within the Pennine Care NHS Tameside & Glossop Talking Therapies service (based in Ashton-u-Lyne, which is in close proximity to Manchester city centre). It is a highly regarded, well-established provider of IAPT services on behalf of the NHS. You will be offering high volume, low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based interventions using a guided self-help model, to clients with depression and/or anxiety problems.
As a key member of the team, you will be valued for your contribution to maintaining our high standards and helping us expand these further through innovative practice. We invest in developing our employees’ skills and encourage staff to get involved in projects and career progression.
It is our mission to ensure we deliver an excellent service and work within our trust values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination. We also pride ourselves on ensuring that our employees wellbeing is paramount and through regular and effective supervision monitor this as a priority.
Main duties of the role
The role requires a Diploma in Low Intensity Psychological interventions or evidence of nearing successful completion of an accredited PWP training course.
The PWP role is highly valued and seen as an integral part of what we do. Our PWP’s provide suitability assessments and evidence based Low Intensity CBT interventions for people with common mental health difficulties, such as anxiety and depression through face to face, telephone and digital methods. We offer 1:1, workshops and online treatments.
The post holder will work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to recognising and valuing diversity and providing equal opportunities for all.
We are keen to develop the skills of our PWPs and there are opportunities to get involved in exciting and innovative projects, such as working with long-term conditions, and for career development.
We offer in house training to ensure ongoing support and skills development is provided.
Daily drop-in supervision sessions are available to provide ample opportunity to support you with your high-volume caseload.
Please note this is for a full time (37.5 hour) post. Flexible working requests will be considered. Opportunities for remote working are also offered.
Working for our Organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We are extremely proud of the work we do at Pennine Care and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
Main duties and responsibilities
Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service and develop programmes of care packages.
Undertakes patient-centred interviews 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, adhering to the department’s referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the person’s treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help, computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, over the telephone, in a group, or via other media.
Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
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.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and schedule
-
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
4 months ago
Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeNHS Tameside and Glossop Talking Therapies (Pennine Care) is part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Programme and offers assessment and treatment for people referred via their GP or through a self referral pathway, with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. The service works with adults aged 16 and above, from...
-
Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
2 months ago
Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeJob summary Tameside and Glossop Talking Therapies are looking to recruit a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative service which prides itself on staff wellbeing and development. Service/Ward/Department Summary: Pennine Care Tameside and Glossop Talking Therapies works with clients aged...
-
Lead Psychological Wellbeing Specialist
1 month ago
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeJob Overview Pennine Care NHS FT is seeking to appoint a Lead Psychological Wellbeing Specialist. This role presents a unique opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking service that values the wellbeing and professional growth of its team members. Department Overview: The Psychological Wellbeing Service operates within the framework of Primary...
-
Lead Psychological Wellbeing Specialist
1 month ago
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeOverview of the Role Pennine Care NHS FT is seeking to appoint a Lead Psychological Wellbeing Specialist to enhance our dedicated team within the Talking Therapies service. This position offers a unique chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values the growth and welfare of its staff. Department Overview: The Talking Therapies...
-
Principal Psychological Therapies Supervisor
5 months ago
Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAs a Principal Supervisor, this role will support the high-quality role out of the Associate Psychological Practitioner/Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner Programme through the provision of a highly effective clinical supervision framework in line with national standards to ensure safe clinical practice.The post-holder will work with Trainee and...
-
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
5 months ago
Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeMain duties and responsibilities Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service and develop programmes of care packages. Undertakes patient-centred interviews 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,...
-
Associate Director for Psychological Therapies
2 weeks ago
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team as an Associate Director for Psychological Therapies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the provision and development of Older Adult services across our trust footprint.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide clinical and professional leadership for all psychological...
-
Associate Director for Psychological Therapies
2 weeks ago
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team as an Associate Director for Psychological Therapies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the provision and development of Older Adult services across our trust footprint.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide clinical and professional leadership for all psychological...
-
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeJob Title: Older Adult Psychological Therapies LeaderAbout the Company:We are a leading provider of mental health and learning disability services across multiple boroughs in Greater Manchester.Job Summary:This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic leadership team in Psychological Therapies and our South Network. The role involves leading the...
-
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeJob Title: Older Adult Psychological Therapies LeaderAbout the Company:We are a leading provider of mental health and learning disability services across multiple boroughs in Greater Manchester.Job Summary:This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic leadership team in Psychological Therapies and our South Network. The role involves leading the...
-
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team as Associate Director for Older Adult Psychological Therapies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our psychological therapies services for older adults, working closely with our senior leadership team and other stakeholders.Key...
-
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team as Associate Director for Older Adult Psychological Therapies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our psychological therapies services for older adults, working closely with our senior leadership team and other stakeholders.Key...
-
Associate Director for Psychological Therapies
2 weeks ago
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team as an Associate Director for Psychological Therapies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our psychological therapies services for Older Adults, working closely with our senior leadership team and other stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...
-
Associate Director for Psychological Therapies
2 weeks ago
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team as an Associate Director for Psychological Therapies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our psychological therapies services for Older Adults, working closely with our senior leadership team and other stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...
-
Wellbeing Practitioner
3 months ago
Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom Willow Wood Hospice Full timeMain Responsibilities Contribute to the planning, delivery and facilitation of 1-1s and groups within the Wellbeing at The Hive programme; a series of informative, therapeutic and supportive 1-1s and groups for patients living with a life limiting illness and those close to them. Hold a clinical caseload of patients living with any life limiting illness,...
-
Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeJob summary This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing leadership team both within Psychological Therapies and our South Network. The post holder will take a lead on the provision and development of Older Adult services across the trust footprint as well as joining our South Network leadership team alongside our Network Director of Quality,...
-
Associate Network Director for Psychological
4 months ago
Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timePlease see attached Job Description for full dexcription. In summary: Main Duties and Responsibilities specific to psychological therapies role To provide clinical and professional leadership for all psychological therapies staff within the Care Network and across the Trust with regards to the specific care pathway of Older Adults and to contribute to the...
-
Child and Young Persons Wellbeing Practitioner
4 months ago
Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full time**Requirements**: Post Graduate qualification in Evidence Based Psychological therapies for Children and Young People. Strong commitment to providing excellent client care Ability to work effectively as part of a team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Dedication to ongoing professional development
-
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
18 hours ago
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full timeJob SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at Pennine Care NHS FT in Tameside & Glossop. As a key member of our Living Well service, you will work collaboratively with individuals in a community setting to help them navigate and connect to a range of mental health services, community activities, and...
-
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
4 months ago
Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAn exciting opportunity for a senior mental health practitioner to work within the Living Well service in Tameside & Glossop. The post involves working collaboratively with individuals in a community setting to help them navigate and connect to a range of mental health services, community activities / services in line with their individual needs,...
