Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) for the Weymouth & Portland area. Join NHS Talking Therapies to deliver high-volume, low-intensity CBT-based interventions to adults with mild to moderate anxiety or depression.

The role involves patient interviews, risk assessments, and providing support via phone, online or in person, with mandatory DBS checks funded by the Trust.

Qualifications

• Provide high-volume low-intensity CBT-based self-management interventions.
• Work within NHS Talking Therapies delivering interventions for mild-moderate anxiety and depression.
• Liaise with housing, employment and other agency services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews.
• Carry out risk assessments.
• Provide phone, online, or face-to-face support.
• Signpost patients to services and provide information.

Skills

Interviews

Risk assessments

Liaison work

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT with IAPT PWP status

MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical)

Job description

Want to join an innovative team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, achieving good recovery rates, and developing your professional knowledge and skills?

Do you want to work in beautiful Dorset with stunning coastal areas, award-winning beaches, and stunning national parks?

If so, why not join the Dorset Steps 2 Wellbeing Service as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP). This is an exciting opportunity to join a Low-Intensity Team in Weymouth & Portland, Dorset.

Dorset Steps 2 Wellbeing is a dynamic, and progressive service with a friendly and supportive team. You will work within NHS Talking Therapies, providing psychological interventions to people with mild to moderate common mental health problems, including depression and a a variety of anxiety disorders.

As a psychological wellbeing practitioner, you will provide treatment to help support people by:

Conducting patient interviews

Carry out risk assessments

Provide phone, online, or face-to-face support

Liaise with other agencies, and signpost patients to services, such as housing and employment.

You must have either a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT with IAPT PWP status or an MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical) qualification to apply for this post.

The post-holder will work within the NHS Talking Therapies service providing high volume low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions service to patients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

• Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low – intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self–help, computerised CBT, and delivering courses. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Craddock Job title: PWP Lead Email address: [e-mail]