Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Cannock

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing resources

Life assurance

Free Will-writing service

Blue Light Card discounts

Tickets for Good access

Tailored induction and career pathways

Job summary

Mental Health Matters in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Talking Therapies service invites applications for a senior practitioner in the Cannock team. You will deliver low-intensity psychological interventions, provide line management and clinical supervision, and work 37.5 hours a week with hybrid working after probation.

You must hold the NHS Talking Therapies PWP qualification and BABCP or BPS registration, with at least one year's post-qualification experience delivering low-intensity

Qualifications

• Recognised NHS Talking Therapies PWP qualification.
• Experience delivering low-intensity interventions.
• BABCP or BPS registration required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver low-intensity interventions such as guided self-help and group psychoeducation, and give clinical guidance
• Line manage, case manage and clinically supervise trainee and qualified Low Intensity workers
• Carry out assessments, risk assessments and treatment interventions in 1-1 and group settings
• Maintain high clinical standards, accurate clinical records and outcome measures
• Work alongside the Step 2 Lead and Senior PWPs to meet the needs of people using the service
• Support audits and encourage continuing professional development across the team
• Work with colleagues, GP practices and other health and social care professionals to make appropriate referrals

Skills

Clinical assessment

Risk assessment

Therapeutic relationship

Communication skills

Line management

Clinical supervision

Group psychoeducation

Education

NHS Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification

Job description

A senior practitioner post in the Cannock team of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Talking Therapies service, run by Mental Health Matters. The core of the work is delivering low-intensity psychological interventions for common mental health difficulties, alongside line management and clinical supervision of trainee and qualified low-intensity workers. Hours are 37.5 a week, with hybrid working after a six-month probation. Applicants need the NHS Talking Therapies PWP qualification and BABCP or BPS registration.

What the job involves

• Deliver low-intensity interventions such as guided self-help and group psychoeducation, and give clinical guidance
• Line manage, case manage and clinically supervise trainee and qualified Low Intensity workers
• Carry out assessments, risk assessments and treatment interventions in 1-1 and group settings
• Maintain high clinical standards, accurate clinical records and outcome measures
• Work alongside the Step 2 Lead and Senior PWPs to meet the needs of people using the service
• Support audits and encourage continuing professional development across the team
• Work with colleagues, GP practices and other health and social care professionals to make appropriate referrals

Qualifications

• Recognised NHS Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification

Registration & licences

• BABCP or BPS registration

Experience

• At least one year's post-qualification experience delivering low-intensity psychological interventions
• Experience supporting people with common mental health difficulties
• Understanding of how anxiety and depression present in primary care
• Experience of clinical supervision or supporting the development of others in a therapeutic setting
• Experience delivering evidence-based low-intensity interventions such as guided self-help and group psychoeducation

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical assessment, risk assessment, risk management and onward referral
• Building effective therapeutic relationships and adapting approach to individual needs
• Understanding of clinical governance, confidentiality, clinical record-keeping and outcome measures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, GPs and wider health and social care professionals
• Providing clear clinical guidance and effective case management to trainee and qualified practitioners
• Managing competing priorities, organising own workload and supporting others with their clinical diaries

Other

• Commitment to reflective practice, ongoing professional development and high standards of care
• Non-judgemental, inclusive approach that promotes equality, diversity, dignity and respect

Nice to have

• Low-intensity supervision training
• Long-term conditions training
• Further training in psychological interventions

What’s offered

• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Workplace pension scheme
• Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing Offer including an Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources
• Life assurance and a free Will-writing service
• Blue Light Card and Charity Worker discounts, and access to Tickets for Good
• Tailored induction, personal development and career pathways, plus employee recognition schemes