Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job summary

Since 2009NHS North East Lincolnshire Talking Therapies service has provided low and highintensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, couples psychotherapy,Counselling for Depression and Interpersonal Therapy. The clinical teamconsists of High Intensity Therapists, Counsellors, Psychological WellbeingPractitioners and Employment Advisors.

We arelooking for an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated individual qualified as aPsychological Wellbeing Practitioner or newly qualified. PsychologicalWellbeing Practitioners are trained to deliver low intensity CognitiveBehavioural Therapy to people with mild to moderate mental health problems. Thepost initially involves delivering these low intensity CBT interventions in arange of settings - including groups, individual and via remote. The teamconsists of experienced staff who have been specifically trained to providesupervision.

We arelooking for a qualified PWP to join our team on a 12 month remote contract.

Main duties of the job

Interviews will be conducted by NHS TalkingTherapies Team Manager, Service Manager and a service user representative. Ashort role play will be required.

Candidatemust be registered with BABCP or BACP.

The closingdate for this post is 12th July 2024. Interviews will take place remotely.

NHS TalkingTherapies provides a hybrid of both remote therapy and treatment in person,with clinicians working a proportion of their time from the office, communityareas such as GP's and an option to work maximum of two days from home.

PLEASENOTE THIS IS A REMOTE POST. We do however have a team day once a month andthere will be an expectation that you will attend this day to remain up todate.

About us

Hello

We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire mental health and well-being. We are an award-winning social enterprise thatprovides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.

The whole basis of our work isto deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.

We offer a range of mentalhealth services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialistsupport such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitationand recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eatingdisorder facility.

Ranked as one of the top UKcompanies to work for, we featured in the Best Companies top 100 large companylist and were named sixth best health and social care company 2023.

As a social enterprise, we dothings a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commerciallyviable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunitiesincluding Grimsby Garden Centre and two cafes.

Working at Navigo is not likeworking anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.

We like to work withforward-thinking people who want to make a difference.

Come join us

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Dutiesand Responsibilities

1.CLINICAL

referrals via agreed protocols within the service.

and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self managementof their recovery.

patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes tosee change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self andothers.

decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departmentsreferral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service orback to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatment tohigh intensity psychological therapy.

arange of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensitypsychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT,information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face,telephone, groups or via other media.

and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.

toan agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contactsoffered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimisewaiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment,where appropriate.

all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols anduse these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.

closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up andstep-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.

and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapyprocess and working closely with the IAPT Employment Advisor service.

at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery andrecognises and respects diversity.

2.TRAININGAND SUPERVISION

and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post includingpractical, academic and practice based assessments.

learning from the training programme in practice

supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet therequired standards.

and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinicalcase management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduledbasis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligationsof the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.

to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice.

inand respond to personal development supervision to improve competences andclinical practice.

3.PROFESSIONAL

the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and anyregulating bodies, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set bythe department of health ( NHS long term plan, National Service Framework,National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

that client confidentiality is protected at all times.

awareof, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment for commonmental health problems.

clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapistson a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

upto date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development andensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge oflatest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professionalobjectives.

4.GENERAL

contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies andprocedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.

employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety andthe health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.

employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure thatinformation processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate,confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) andSecurity and Confidentiality Policies.

is theresponsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position forpersonal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interestsin the course of their official duties.

Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may bereviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem Demonstrates high standards in written communication Able to write clear reports and letters.

Desirable

Experience of working in Primary Care Services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Ability to manage own caseload and time Extensive experience of working on SystmOne

Qualifications

Essential

Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree. Post Graduate Psychological Wellbeing Practice

Desirable

Mental health experience Previously experience in IAPT/Talking Therapies

Other requirements

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Registered with BABCP or BACP High level of enthusiasm and motivation. Advanced communication skills Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to work under pressure Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision

Desirable

Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation Fluent in languages other than English

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training Computer literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients

Desirable

Use of clinical recording systems including system one. Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

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