Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Do you want to be part of an innovative and dynamic Talking Therapies service? Are you an experienced BABCP accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who is passionate about providing high quality evidence-based psychological therapy to people with common mental health problems?

We currently have one full time and one part time position available. Please state if you would prefer full time or part time hours in the supporting information section of the application form.

The successful candidate will have completed either a Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) PWP course or an equivalent Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Mental Health Care, and have experience of working in a Primary Care setting, preferably a Talking Therapies service. The successful candidate(s) should also have completed an approved NHSE Long Term Conditions Low Intensity training course or be willing to undertake this when in post. The successful candidate must also be an accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.

This is an exciting time for NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies. We're continually expanding our service and looking at innovative ways of delivering therapy and improving access. The service is focused on delivering high quality therapy, being amongst the highest performers in the area. Our service consistently exceeds the national target of 50% recovery rate and our patient feedback is excellent.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within the NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies service providing low intensity interventions to clients with mild to moderate common mental health problems. This will involve undertaking assessments, delivering step 2 evidence based treatment interventions with clients face to face, via telephone, or video link, the development and delivery of step 2 groups, and engaging in regular clinical and case management supervision.

We currently have full time and part time positions available. Please put at end of the Personal Statement in the application form if you are looking for full or part time hours, and if part time how many hours.

About us

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Our strategic vision for 2022 is:

" As a high performing Trust, operating as part of an integrated care system, we will provide high quality, safe and effective care. This will be achieved in a financially sustainable way, through our skilled and motivated workforce" .

In line with the Department of Health guidelines, the Trust operates a strict smoke free policy.

In line with current legislation, all individuals employed in patient facing roles,or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than1 April 2022. Please note you will be asked to provide evidence of your vaccination status in the form of a Covid Passport.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake patient-centred assessments which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

To make decisions on suitability for Talking Therapies adhering to the departments referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or steps-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.

To adhere to an agreed activity contact target 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.

To make detailed clinical notes and complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

To engage in regular case management and clinical supervision.

To participate in the planning and facilitation of groups as and when required by the service.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Qualification from Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate ) OR equivalent Experienced and Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker (Qualification in Post Grad Primary Care Mental Health) with relevant Primary Care experiences.

Desirable

Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy. Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree. Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem Experience of working in Primary Care Services, such as a Talking Therapies service. Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care 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

Desirable

Evidence of working in the local community

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

Ability to manage own caseload and time Demonstrates high standards in written communication Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training Computer literate Excellent verbal communication skills, including telephone skills Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients 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 Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organization

Desirable

Fluent in languages other than English

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