Digital Project Support OfficerNHS AfC: Band 5

2 weeks ago

OldburyonSevern, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Black Country Job Support Full time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as an Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. The successful candidate will study for a University Professional Certificate in Psychological Practice, as part of the Psychological Wellbeing Practice Level 6 Apprenticeship, which is a cornerstone qualification for working in NHS Talking Therapies services.

The training is delivered jointly between Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT), and Staffordshire University. The post holder will be required to attend at least 1 day teaching, undertake 1 day of self-directed study, and provide 3 days of clinical practice per week, from our base at the Whiteheath Medical Centre.

The post holder will be offering assessment and low intensity treatment to patients presenting with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. The post holder will receive appropriate support throughout their training journey.

Main Duties of the Job

Please be aware that, when applying for this post, there is an expectation that the post-holder will complete the Psychological Wellbeing Practice Level 6 Apprenticeship with Staffordshire University. All job offers will be subject to performance at interview, verification of appropriate qualifications by Staffordshire University and confirmation of funding for posts from Health Education England.

Please refer to job description and person specification for full details.

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.

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: Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (APWP)

Department: NHS Sandwell Talking Therapies

Location: Oldbury

Directorate: Adult Mental Health

Band: 4 Agenda For Change £25,147

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Contract Type: Permanent (upon successful completion of APWP training course)

Responsible to: Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Responsible for: None

Successful applicants will hold:

  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent).
  • Significant experience of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem

Please see the job description and person specification for more details.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential Criteria

  • GCSE Maths and English grade C or above (or equivalent)
  • Relevant professional experience in caring for people, particularly those experiencing mental health difficulties which can be through paid, voluntary or through expertise gained by experience of mental health difficulties
  • Knowledge and skills of working with a diverse client group
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Essential time management skills
  • Ability to use IT Systems
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Effective administration skills (accurate record keeping)
  • Ability to respond to and manage change
  • Able to attend clinical sessions as required for the completion of the PWP Apprenticeship
  • Able to manage the academic requirements of the training
  • Organisation and time management skills
  • Promotes recovery and social inclusion
  • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to demonstrate compassion to all service users, self and staff
  • Ability to transport self around the Sandwell borough in a timely fashion in order to meet the post requirements
  • Able to attend university beginning September/October 2023

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience of managing and organising own workload
  • Knowledge and skills in conducting assessments with clients
  • Knowledge and skills in referring or signposting clients to other services
  • An understanding of the context of the IAPT stepped care model
  • Ability to liaise with other disciplines
  • Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively

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