Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Talking Therapies is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver high-volume low-intensity CBT-based self-management interventions for adults with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post involves flexible scheduling, including evenings when required, and working across Sheffield to meet demand.

You will use digital tools and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure accessible treatment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with registration by BABCP or BPS.
• Experience delivering high-volume, low-intensity CBT-based self-management interventions.
• Able to work with diverse cultures and use interpreters when needed.
• Commitment to equality and quality standards in National Talking Therapies.

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals and assess suitability within service protocols.
• Deliver face-to-face and virtual CBT-based sessions according to demand.
• Complete mandated session-by-session outcome measures.
• Maintain patient records and contribute to clinical governance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Therapeutic relationship

Risk assessment

CBT knowledge

PWP experience

Education

PWP qualification

BABCP/BPS registration

Undergraduate psychology degree

Postgraduate psychology degree

Tools

SilverCloud

Video conferencing

Job description

Sheffield Talking Therapies is looking for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP). The post-holder will work within the Sheffield Talking Therapies service providing high volume low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) basedself-managementinterventions to service to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post holder will work with people withdifferent culturalbackgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities This post holder will already be qualified to provide these interventions and will also hold a professional registration with a professional body (BPS or BABCP)., To meet all of the National Talking Therapies standards. To ensure productivity expectations are met in line with the National Talking Therapies manual, currently to deliver 20 clinical contact hours (pro-rata) per week. This may involve booking over 20 patients per week in order to achieve the 20 delivered hours expectation. These standards are reviewed nationally, and it is expected that staff will continue to meet any updated standards. To meet patient needs by working across Sheffield according to demand.Working a minimum of 22.5 hours per week&working Thursday afternoon to support you in the role.Thursday afternoonsareservice wide non-clinical time which involve meetings,forumsand CPD opportunities. To offer at least one early appointment and one late appointment per week, or one evening clinic and/or Saturday working if required. Deliver face-to-face and virtual treatment sessions with patientsbased on patient demand and service need.You may be expectedto physically be in work foryourfull workingweekif there is a service need, therefore you need arrangements in place to be able to work your full working hours in work premises. Working all of your working hours virtually is not an option., Principle duties CLINICAL Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in theself-managementof their recovery. Undertakepatient-centred interviews whichidentifyareas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makesan accurateassessment of risk to self and others. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy. Providea range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media. To complete all mandated session by session outcome measures. Educate and involve family members and others intreatmentas necessary. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per weekin order tominimise waiting times and ensure treatment deliveryremainsaccessible and convenient. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, whereappropriate. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making. Work closely with other members of the team ensuringappropriate step-upand step-down arrangements are in place tomaintaina stepped care approach. Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process. Operate at all timesfrom an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity. Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis,in order toensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered. Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and clinical practice. PROFESSIONAL Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and anyregulating andkeep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g.,NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). Ensure that client confidentiality isprotected at all times. Be awareof andkeep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment for common mental health problems. Ensure clearobjectivesareidentified,discussedand reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreedobjectives. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuing Professional Development and ensure personal development planmaintainsup to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service deliverymodels/developments. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line withidentifiedprofessional objectives. Ensure all mandatory training is up to date in line with service protocol The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills andhave the ability touse email. In addition to this the ability to conduct videoconferencing as a treatmentoption. Participate in individual performance reviews and respond to agreed individualobjectivesaligned with meeting the serviceobjectivesof achieving all three NationalTalking Therapiesstandards on access, waiting times and recovery rates. To ensure record keeping in line with SheffieldTalking TherapiesStandard Operating Procedures. This includes contemporaneous notes completed within 24 hours on the agreed patient record system, checking SHSC patient administration system prior to taking on new patients to check any risk or suitability issues and to send a discharge summary to GP practices once completed treatment.

• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• To meet all of the National Talking Therapies standards.
• Ability to use session by session outcome measures to monitor practice
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Ability to carryout risk assessments within scope of practiceandmanagerisk
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it 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 a 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, Skilled in adapting Talking Therapies PWP interventions for people where adjustments need to be made e.g. either because of language; hearing/sight impairment or other potential barriers, NHS Talking Therapies qualification as a psychological wellbeing practitioner AND registration as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with either BABCP or BPS. This must be maintained throughout employment, Trainingin nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
• Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
• Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
• Talking Therapies supervisor qualification (or willingness to undertake), Worked in a service where agreed targets in placedemonstrating clinical outcomes
• Abilityto manage own caseload and time, Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• Experience of delivering Talking Therapies PWP interventions in a 1:1 face to face clinic; and by telephone.
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters.
• Experience of working in Primary Care Services Evidence of working in the local community
• Experience/Interest of delivering and facilitating Talking Therapies specific groups and psycho-educational sessions/courses
• Experience/Interest of delivering Computerised CBT packages e.g. SilverCloud, High level of enthusiasm andmotivation
• Advancedcommunicationskills
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• Willingness and ability to work flexiblye.g.,some Talking Therapies groups and wellbeing sessions run at different locations during the daytime and some evenings.
• To meet patient needs by working across Sheffield according to demand. Working a minimum of 22.5 hours per week & working Thursday afternoon to support you in the role. Thursday afternoons are service wide non-clinical time which involves, meetings, forums and CPD opportunities.
• Ability to be flexible with appointment times to meet patient need
• To offer at least one early appointment and one late appointment per week, or one evening clinic and/ or Saturday working if required., Car driver and/or an ability and willingness to travel within a geographical area in a timely and effective manner
• Fluent in languages other than English
  We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
• What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share. It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research. We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.