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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
4 months ago
Job summary
Touchstoneis a partner within Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS). LMWS deliver aservice that is patient focused and evidence based for people with CommonMental Health Disorders. LMWS are recruiting for several qualified PsychologicalWellbeing Practitioners across the partnership. The post holder will beresponsible for the screening of referrals into the service via the onlineplatform, telephone and face to face appointments. The post holder will deliverevidence based low intensity interventions including classes and groups, computerisedCBT and 1-1 guided self-help.
Main duties of the job
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Information Session: 14thJune
CLOSING DATE: 1st July
Interviews will be held on: 11thJuly
Contact details:
As an employee of Touchstone, all successfulapplicants continually benefit from the following:
Personal wellbeing budget
28 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 2years) + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
Agile working opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Access to counselling and 24/7 confidentialstaff Mindful Employer helpline
Health and wellbeing and fun organisationalstaff away days
Inclusive maternity and parental policies andpay
A full range of staff and peer supportnetworks
Additional day of leave for a celebration day
Learningand personal development opportunities
About us
Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, anequal rights employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community,particularly, BME and LGB and Trans communities and/or people with disabilitieswho are under-represented within Touchstone. Further information can beobtained from our equal opportunities policy. Please note that we do not hold asponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particularrole. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work inthe UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required toprovide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made toyou.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Grade: NHS Agenda for Change, Band5 starting at £26,421 pa/pro rata
Hours: 37hours per week
Responsibleto: Deputy Operational Team Manager
Employing body: Board of TouchstoneLeeds
Locations - 179 181 Haslewood Drive, Leeds
PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE JOBThis is aqualified post within Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service. The post-holder will workwithin Leeds Mental Wellbeing service providing high volume low intensityinterventions. The post holder will provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-managementinterventions to service to clients with mild to moderate common mental healthproblems.
ROLE DESCRIPTIONThe post holderwill be responsible for the screening of referrals into the service via theonline platform, telephone and face to face appointments. The post holder willdeliver evidence based low intensity interventions including classes andgroups, computerised CBT and 1-1 guided self-help.
CLINICAL
1.Acceptreferrals via agreed protocols within the service.
2.Assessand supports people with a common mental health problem in the self-managementof their recovery.
3.Undertakespatient centred interviews which identifiesareas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes anaccurate assessment of risk to self and others.
4.Makedecisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departmentsreferral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service orback to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatment tohigh intensity.
5.Providea range of information and support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self help computerised CBT, psycho-educational classes, information aboutpharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or viaother media.
6.Educateand involve family members and others in treatment as necessary. .
7.Adhereto an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contactsoffered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimisewaiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
8.Attendmulti-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment,where appropriate.
9.Completeall requirements relating to data collection within the service.
10. Keep coherent records of all clinicalactivity in line with service protocols.
11. Work closely with other members of theteam ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place tomaintain a stepped care approach.
12. Assess and integrate issues surroundingwork and employment into the overall therapy process.
PROFESSIONAL
1.Ensurethe maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulatingand keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department ofhealth ( NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute forClinical Excellence).
2.Ensurethat client confidentiality is protected at all times.
3.Beaware of and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment forcommon mental health problems.
4.Ensureclear objectives are identified, discussed, and reviewed with senior therapistson a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
5.Attendclinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.
6.Participatein individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
7.Keepup to date all records in relation to continual professional development andensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge oflatest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
8.Attendrelevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professionalobjectives.
GENERAL1.Toprovide information and advice about Touchstones services to managers, teams,and other people/agencies with an interest in the organisation's work.
2. Toundertake out of hours work as required by the service.
3. To be inducted, supervised, performancemanaged and appraised in line with the organisations performance managementpolicies and procedures.
4. To be responsible for personal learningand development where appropriate and undertake training, both mandatory andoptional, to increase knowledge, skills and awareness.
5.Tobe aware of and implement the general practices of Touchstones Health, Safetyand Security policies and keep Managersinformed about any serious and untoward incidents, safeguarding issues, health& safety concerns, financial issues, staff welfare.
6. To operate within the aims, policies andpractices of Touchstone at all times and to be committed to and promote theorganisations equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory policies.
7. To ensure information is dealt with inaccordance with Touchstones policies around Confidentiality, Communications,Internet, Email and Telecommunications and steps are taken to ensure thatconfidential information is secure service user data.
8. To undertake any other duties asdirected by the Manager, in line with the responsibilities of this post.
9. To contribute to the development of bestpractice within the service.
10. To maintain up-to-date knowledge oflegislation, national and local policies, and procedures in relation to TalkingTherapies.
11. It is the responsibility of all staffthat they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seekadvantage of further private business or other interests in the course of theirofficial duties.
12. To work with managers and colleagues toidentify manage and minimize riskswithin the Talking Therapies Team and organizational risk managementframeworks.
13. To contribute to the delivery ofnational and local priorities as set out in the Talking Therapies Teamscorporate objectives.
14. To use the Community Information Systemto input and retrieve information appropriate to the care of individuals oncaseload and to develop a basic competency in the use of it to an agreedstandard ( the European Computer Driving License).
15. To work across the city, as required, tomeet service demand.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrate the ability to recognise the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression and how these conditions may present themselves in Primary Care. Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health. Knowledge and ability to deliver High Volume Low Intensity evidenced based interventions both in a face to face and class-based settings, in line with IAPT prescribed protocols. Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post. Demonstrates a sound knowledge of IAPT services / outcome measures and the stepped care model.
Desirable
Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems. Knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
Skills
Essential
Excellent organisational skills to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines. Effectively work under pressure, work on own initiative without direct supervision. Effective case management and record keeping skills. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. High level of ICT skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint). Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training. Proven ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients. Experience of carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice.
Experience
Essential
Evidence of working with people with common mental health problems with positive outcomes. Experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes. Ability to manage own caseload and excellent time management skills. Demonstrates high standards in written communication. Evidence of engaging in effective case management and clinical supervision.
Desirable
Experience in other areas of mental health provision (in addition to IAPT). Experience of facilitating clinical supervision.
Equal Opportunities
Essential
Must be able to recognise discrimination in its many forms and be willing to put into practice Touchstones Equality Policies. Must be sensitive to the needs of disadvantaged groups in the planning and delivery of services. A commitment to providing high quality services to the diverse communities. Must be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse service users, management, and staff, from both organisations and the community.
Qualifications
Essential
Accredited with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP (or working towards accreditation if within six months of qualifying). Post graduate qualification in primary care mental health / low intensity interventions. Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.
Attitudes and Behaviour
Essential
Commitment to Touchstones aims and values Solution-focused approach to work. Motivated and confident. Open to change and able to work flexibly in line with the needs of the service/organisation. Commitment to positive team working on the telephone screening hub and supporting psycho-educational classes and foster good working relationships with staff. Commitment to maintain confidentiality at Touchstone. Commitment to respecting diversity and anti-discriminatory/anti-oppressive practices. Commitment to personal responsibility, clinical supervision, development, learning and reflective practice. Willingness to be managed and supervised. Reliable and Resilient Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality. To work flexibly within and outside office hours. Be willing to travel to clinic venues across the Leeds area depending on service need.
Desirable
Fluent in languages other than English.