Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Bognor Regis; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Discount schemes

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners to join the Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. You will work within an MDT of psychological professionals, delivering CBT-informed care to individuals with severe mental health needs and engaging in supervision and service development.

The post offers flexible working arrangements, varying caseloads, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• PG Cert MHWP or current MHWP trainee
• Experience with CBT-informed interventions is desirable
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychologically informed interventions aligned to CBT principles
• Assess suitability and plan care with service users
• Set collaborative goals and monitor outcomes
• Engage with service users with empathy in distressing circumstances
• Attend clinical supervision and MDT meetings

Skills

Behavioural activation

Graded exposure

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Collaborative care

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner

Job description

Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWP) are a new and exciting development in the NHS psychological workforce. Have you recently completed the PG Cert or Cert Grad to become a Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner? Or are you currently undertaking the year long MHWP training? We are looking to employ a passionate Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner in our Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Heath Team (NMHT). You will work with a diverse group of professionals committed to providing evidence based care and high quality treatments to those with severe and complex mental health needs.

You will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that embraces the transformation and improvement of services. You will work closely with other Psychological Professionals and receive high standards of supervision. You will be part of a friendly and cohesive group of MHWPs with great connections to the wider MHWP community. MHWP's are valued team members and play a key role in MDT working. Our service values compassionate care and promotes a psychologically safe work environment, ensuring that you feel appreciated and supported. Within West Sussex we have a proven track record of developing staff and are committed to your growth and career progression. This can include supporting you to develop an area of interest and train in new approaches such as guided self-help for Voices (GiVE).

• Provide psychologically informed interventions aligned to cognitive-behavioural principles, including: behavioural activation; graded exposure; problem solving skills; recognising and managing emotions; improving sleep; building confidence and other interventions you are trained in.
• Assess suitability for these interventions
• Risk assess and plan care collaboratively with service users
• Set collaborative goals for intervention with service users
• Implement pre and post outcome measures with service users
• Form professional relationships and relate to service users in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture
• Engage calmly and with sensitivity and empathy to support service users in highly distressing or emotional circumstances
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• When appropriate, take on the role of lead practitioner for the client when work is being completed
• Regularly attend clinical supervision with a qualified psychological professional
• Work alongside service users, families, carers and multi-disciplinary team members to co-ordinate care, supporting collaborative decision-making about care and treatment.
• Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, reliable attendance and good organisational skills. Please start your 'supporting information' by copying and pasting and then answering the following question:

How can MHWPs support service users to get the best outcomes from time-limited psychologically informed interventions?

Flexible Working: We support a healthy work/life balance and can support some home-working and flexible working where appropriate and in line with service needs.

• Career Development: Engage in professional supervision, ongoing training, and opportunities for CPD and career growth within our Trust.
• Benefits: Enjoy an excellent NHS pension, generous holiday entitlement, access to NHS discount schemes and psychological support from our wellbeing team.
• Inclusive Environment: We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone can belong and thrive in their career with us.

Living And Working In Sussex

Sussex offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and city convenience and beautiful countryside, it's an ideal place to call home. Whether you're relocating or already live locally, we'll support you every step of the way.

Join Us In Making a Difference

Be a part of our mission to champion the rights of people with mental health difficulties and contribute to sustainable healthcare. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Naomi Horton Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07738 758379