Flexible PWP: Primary Care CBT for Anxiety & Depression

North West Borough Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Widnes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to deliver low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for people with mild to moderate depression and anxiety within primary care and community settings.

You will be trained to deliver cCBT via SilverCloud or similar platforms, with emphasis on written and verbal communication and establishing strong therapeutic relationships. Flexible working arrangements may be considered to support service delivery.

Qualifications

• Accredited PGCert in Primary Care Mental Health Practice or nearing completion within 3 months
• Registration with BABCP or BPS (or to achieve within 12 months)
• Experience or understanding of anxiety and depression in primary care

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service
• Assess and support people with common mental health problems
• Conduct patient-centred interviews to identify desired changes and assess risk
• Provide information and support for high-volume low-intensity CBT
• Engage families and carers when appropriate
• Maintain accurate records and data for service use
• Work with the team to ensure stepped care and appropriate referrals

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm and motivation

Self-management

Education

PGCert in Primary Care Mental Health Practice

BABCP/BPS registration (or within 12 months)

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to deliver low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for people with mild to moderate depression and anxiety within primary care and community settings.

You will be trained to deliver cCBT via SilverCloud or similar platforms, with emphasis on written and verbal communication and establishing strong therapeutic relationships. Flexible working arrangements may be considered to support service delivery.