Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HPFT's NHS Talking Therapies in Stevenage is seeking a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join its supportive team. You will work with service users to access psychological therapies, alongside PWPs, with regular supervision from Clinical Seniors and Line Managers.

This is a full-time hybrid post based in Stevenage, with the option to work part-time if requested, requiring two on-site days per week and occasional travel within Hertfordshire.

Qualifications

• Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP).
• Registered with BABCP/BPS or evidence of application.
• Significant experience with mental health in healthcare settings.
• Commitment to inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Able to work on site in Stevenage at least two days a week and cover other Hertfordshire areas.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to access psychological therapies alongside the PWP team.
• Receive regular supervision from Clinical Seniors and Line Managers.
• Work with PWPs and the wider team to deliver care.
• Attend the Stevenage office at least twice per week in this hybrid role.

Skills

Qualified PWP

BABCP/BPS registration

Mental health experience

Inclusive practice

On-site Stevenage work

Job description

About You

Are you a qualified PWP looking for a new challenge? Are you keen to demonstrate your passion, enthusiasm and clinical expertise and join a service that supports and invests in you?

Are you a qualified PWP looking for a new challenge? Are you keen to demonstrate your passion, enthusiasm and clinical expertise and join a service that supports and invests in you? Then please read on… NHS Talking Therapies in Stevenage needs another PWP to join its brilliant team! You'll work alongside other PWPs and the wider team, supporting service users to access psychological therapies, and receiving regular supervision and support from Clinical Seniors and Line Managers. We are recruiting for a full time post, but will consider applicants who wish to work part time (if this is your preference, please make this clear in your supporting statement).

Should I Apply?

If you feel you meet the following criteria then we would like to hear from you:

• A qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
• Registered with the BABCP/BPS (or can provide evidence of application)
• Significant experience of working with people with mental health difficulties in a healthcare setting
• A commitment to inclusive and anti discriminatory practice
• Able to work on site in Stevenage at least two days a week and access other areas of Hertfordshire on occasion.

Where Would I Be Based?

You would be based in Stevenage and would be part of an experienced and supportive team. This post is a hybrid-working role and there would be an expectation for the post holder to attend the office in Stevenage at least twice a week. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country. Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.

Our Trust Values Are

The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Metcalf Job title: Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07971 083887 Please contact me if you are wishing to find out more about this role before applying. My working hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 18:00, and alternate Fridays 9:30 - 17:00. If you're unable to get hold of me between these times please leave me a voicemail or email. Alternatively, you can contact the team on 01438 792150 and ask to speak with Katy O'Hara (Manager) or Rachael Brown (Team Leader).