Job summary
The proposed start date for this role is March 2023.
This role is working in the Mental Health team for Picton Primary Care Network, based in Central Liverpool. The post holder will be supported to deliver psychological interventions to people from different cultural backgrounds and of different ages,
using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities.
You will be employed at a band 4
level, work in clinical settings, under the supervision of a qualified
psychological professional and engage in University study 1 day a week, based
at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Some University days will
require attendance, whilst other days will be delivered remotely and study days
may not require attendance at a specific site.
You will be working towards
completing a funded Postgraduate Certificate Associate Practitioner Psychology
(PGCert APP). Upon completion of the clinical role and academic requirements (1
year), you will then qualify as a band 5 Associate Psychological Practitioner
(APP).
The post-holder will be required to conduct
psychological assessments, develop structured formulations and deliver
psychologically informed, evidence-based interventions under the supervision of
an experienced qualified mental health professional. This will include interventions appropriate
to presenting need such as cognitive behavioural techniques, solution-focused
approaches and mindfulness based skills.
Main duties of the job
1. Under the supervision of a qualified psychological professional, the Trainee Associate Psychological Practitioners role will include completing psychological assessments, structured formulations and delivering, or supporting in the delivery of, psychological interventions.
2. The role requires skills in assessing, understanding and supporting formulation, planning, organising, reviewing and delivering recovery-oriented and evidence-based interventions to support the recovery of service users, as agreed with the supervising clinician(s). This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.
3. To forge strong and healthy connections between physical and mental health care within a community setting as part of a holistic approach.
4. The post holder will engage with clinical supervision with a named member of qualified psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis to facilitate their work and ensure safe practice.
5. To engage with relevant CPD associated with the job role in order to feel confident in your day-to-day practice.
About us
Picton Primary Care Network consists of 6 GP practices covering 45000 patients.
Our Network team provides Pharmacy, Physio, Paramedic, Social Prescribing and Mental Health support to our patients.
Our Mental Health team currently consists of two mental health nurses, one advanced practitioner (specialist mental health pharmacist) and one mental health nursing associate.
We are seeking two TAPPs to join this team and help increase the mental health services we provide. The successful candidate would receive supervision from a qualified psychologist as well as mentorship and day to day guidance from one of our senior mental health professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
ensure care delivered is in line with the evidence base, NICE guidelines and
local and national guidelines for the target population.
Demonstrate
appropriate understanding of the legal
and ethical issues in providing mental health
care.
Follow
The BPSs Code of ethics and conduct, to ensure adherence to the professional
codes of conduct and non-discriminatory values.
Understand
the impact of difference, diversity and social inequalities on peoples lives.
To
apply the theory learnt during HEI training and other relevant CPD into
practice. To use supervision to reflect upon this application and learn and
develop psychological skills to meet the demands of the role.
To
maintain the highest professional standards of practice by preparing for and
engaging with supervision with a qualified psychological professional. The aim
is to ensure effective learning and development and ensure safe practice.
Engage
with the appraisal process.
To
be a reflective practitioner, to include an awareness of own fitness to
practice and wellbeing.
Fulfil
the CPD requirements for the role.
Act
as a role model in providing a service for people with mental health problems. This includes normalising the
experience of emotional distress among colleagues, clients and the wider
system.
Work
alongside current staff and colleagues to develop and promote the services
philosophy, framework of care delivery and strategic objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
ensure care delivered is in line with the evidence base, NICE guidelines and
local and national guidelines for the target population.
Demonstrate
appropriate understanding of the legal
and ethical issues in providing mental health
care.
Follow
The BPSs Code of ethics and conduct, to ensure adherence to the professional
codes of conduct and non-discriminatory values.
Understand
the impact of difference, diversity and social inequalities on peoples lives.
To
apply the theory learnt during HEI training and other relevant CPD into
practice. To use supervision to reflect upon this application and learn and
develop psychological skills to meet the demands of the role.
To
maintain the highest professional standards of practice by preparing for and
engaging with supervision with a qualified psychological professional. The aim
is to ensure effective learning and development and ensure safe practice.
Engage
with the appraisal process.
To
be a reflective practitioner, to include an awareness of own fitness to
practice and wellbeing.
Fulfil
the CPD requirements for the role.
Act
as a role model in providing a service for people with mental health problems. This includes normalising the
experience of emotional distress among colleagues, clients and the wider
system.
Work
alongside current staff and colleagues to develop and promote the services
philosophy, framework of care delivery and strategic objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education/Training/Qualifications
- A minimum of a second-class honours degree or higher in psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with who experience difficulties with mental health and/or physical health.
- To have worked as part of a team in a clinical setting.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities.
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education/Training/Qualifications
- A minimum of a second-class honours degree or higher in psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with who experience difficulties with mental health and/or physical health.
- To have worked as part of a team in a clinical setting.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities.
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
