Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham & Darlington Talking Therapies Service, led by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, seeks a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver low intensity cognitive behavioural interventions for anxiety and depression. You will operate across face-to-face, telephone, video and online formats within the Durham & Darlington area.

You will engage in supervision, CPD and professional development to remain accredited and provide evidence-based therapies, while supporting

Qualifications

• PWP qualifications from a BABCP/BPS accredited PWP programme/apprenticeship
• Accredited with BABCP or BPS as a PWP (or working towards accreditation within 6 months)
• If qualifying by apprenticeship route, pass apprenticeship end point assessment and have literacy/numeracy/IT skills
• Core profession in mental health and experience with common MH problems in IAPT
• Ability to deliver evidence based IAPT low intensity interventions
• Experience of screening and assessing mental health issues in step 2
• Experience in risk management and drug/alcohol management
• Experience of partnership working and CTD targets with outcomes
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including telephone skills
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships and work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Conduct one to one Guided Self Help sessions face to face and remotely
• Review using SilverCloud Computerised CBT package
• Support Online Psychoeducational Classes
• Conduct Single Point of Access assessments
• Facilitate referrals to other health care providers

Skills

PWP accreditation

IAPT low intensity interventions

Risk assessment

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

CPD engagement

Education

BABCP/BPS accredited PWP programme

Apprenticeship pathway with end point assessment

Tools

SilverCloud CBT

Computerised CBT

Job description

Durham and Darlington Talking Therapies Service is looking to recruit a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to provide low intensity interventions to people presenting with mild to moderate anxiety and depression as well as other common mental health problems. PWP's will provide this support using a range of mediums including face to face, telephone, video and computerised packages The successful candidate will work into our Easington Team and form part of a team consisting of qualified and trainee CBT/EMDR/IPT Therapists, CfD trained Counsellors and qualified and trainee PWP's Within the Durham & Darlington service, PWP's are able to access weekly clinical supervisions, monthly clinical skills supervision and monthly management supervisions which will allow individuals to reflect on their practice and ensure they are well supported in the work they provide to patients. Due to the requirement for PWP's to be BABCP/BPS Accredited practitioners, we actively encourage staff to attend CPD relevant to their role and provide support to ensure that individuals are accessing further training. We regularly support PWP's to attend further training such as LTC and PWP Supervision training and we are keen advocates of developing our staff to take on varied responsibilities., As part of this role, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Conduct one to one Guided Self Help Sessions, face to face and using remote modes of delivery
• Conduct reviews using the Computerised CBT Package (SilverCloud)
• Provide support to Online Psychoeducational Classes
• Conduct Single Point of Access assessment appointment
• Facilitate Referrals to other health care providers in both physical health and mental health settings

Engaging in clinical and managerial supervision, This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

NHS Durham & Darlington Talking Therapies is a well-established psychological therapies service and has been providing psychological interventions to those residing in the County Durham and Darlington area since 2010. We are a joint venture of three experienced local and national providers of psychological therapies with a strong track record of success. It is led by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with Mental Health Matters (MHM) and Sunderland Counselling Service (SCS). The service has continued to develop new and innovative ways of supporting those patients presenting with common mental health difficulties, forming strong links with other supporting services in the area. We pride ourselves on helping people achieve good mental and physical well-being and live life to the full. We support and encourage staff to attend relevant CPD to ensure they are able to keep up to date with accreditation and grow and develop as a practitioner We have worked with staff to create a supportive and wellbeing focused environment and we have recently achieved the Gold standard for the Better Health at Work awards and we are currently working towards the Achieving Excellence level.

• PWP qualifications from a British Psychological Society accredited PWP programme/apprenticeship
• Accredited with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP (or working towards accreditation if within 6 months of qualifying)
• If qualifying by the apprenticeship route have also passed the apprenticeship end point assessment, Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT
• Core profession in mental health nursing, social work, occupational Therapy, psychology, Experience of working with people with common mental health problems in an IAPT setting
• Ability to demonstrate a rane of experiences in offering and delivering a full range of evidence based IAPT low intensity interventions
• Experience of screening, assessing and working with a range of mental health issues at step 2
• Experience of working with and managing risk, Experience in drug/alcohol management
• Experience of partnership working
• Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes, Computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Able to work under pressure, Ability to implement NICE Guidance for Step 2 interventions for mental health problems
• Knowledge of factors that can impact common mental health problems
• Competent in risk assessment
• Demonstrates and understanding of anxiety and depressive disorders and how they may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post, Demonstrates 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, Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use own initiative and make decisions independently
• Committed to continual professional and personal development

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.