Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Talking Therapies Barking and Dagenham Improving Access to Psychological Service for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the senior management teamAim of the role:The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organization to achieve the Trust's Values (the 5 Ps) in their day to day work, which are:o Putting people firsto Prioritising qualityo Being progressive, innovative and continually improveo Being professional and honesto Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choice
This post seeks qualified, skilled and experienced PWPs who are enthusiastic and excited by the development of Talking Therapies services, the progression of low intensity interventionsand the prospect of helping colleagues develop innovative practice through post holder will hold an accredited Post Graduate Certificate, Diploma or accredited Top-Up Certificate in Low Intensity CBT based interventions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide case management and clinical supervision to Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) and Qualified PWPs under the direction of the Barking & Dagenham PWP Team Lead & Service Lead.
Besides offering clinical skills supervision, you will also offer evidence-based self-help interventions to individuals and groups through telephone, face-to-face (including video) and computerised programmes. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and may be called upon to work in various community settings.
A key role of the Senior PWP will be to initiate, monitor and co-ordinate the service's outreach initiatives. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to engage stakeholders and attend Special Interest Groups to support the service in developing strategies to increase access for the treatment of common mental health problems and also access in hard to reach groups.
About us
Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
COVID-19 Vaccination We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement - London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information on this vacancy.
In line with our trust values, we are a team that values and encourages continual improvement. As such, we have regular training from CBT clinicians in addition to regular clinical skills supervision; Reflective spaces for discussions around race; and Special Interest Groups such as the LGBTQ+, perinatal, and Older Adults groups. The focus of these groups is to increase accessibility of the service for these demographics. We also have links with the NELFT research department allowing clinicians to be involved with ongoing projects in the trust.
Valuing wellbeing, the service has an active wellbeing initiative. Engagement with this is in encouraged through regular updates and promotion of staff wellbeing events in the trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
IAPT Low Intensity Worker/Psychological Well Being Practitioner Qualification
Desirable
IAPT Certificate in PWP Case Management Supervision Skills
Experience
Essential
Experience of and ability to provide mentor/supervisor role Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals
Desirable
Experience of conducting audits
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions
Skills and Competencies
Essential
Models of assessment, screening, referral, record-keeping and evidence-based brief psychological intervention Ability to conduct suicide risk assessment Demonstrate understanding of the IAPT stepped care model Ability to liaise and network with a wide range of organizations and members of the public
Desirable
Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques-
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