Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the screening of referrals into the service via the online platform and via telephone and face-to-face appointments. You will deliver evidence-based, low-intensity interventions including classes and groups, computerised CBT, and one-to-one guided self-help.
The post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge
Main duties of the job
To deliver online, telephone and face to face screening involving assessment of need and risk, identifying appropriate evidence based interventions within LMWS and/or signposting to other services where appropriate.
To assess and support people with common mental health problems in the self- management of their recovery. To facilitate guided self- help through delivering groups/classes, via online platforms and one to one sessions.
To ensure support undertaken is meaningful, respectful, promotes self-determination and in line with the individual’s goals and to utilise agreed protocols, evidence based and best-known practice wherever possible when delivering facilitated self-help.
To work closely with other members of the workforce ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
To provide a culturally sensitive and accessible service.
To work to standards of proficiency identified by your professional and regulatory body and prioritising your own workload within agreed objectives.
To actively contribute to the multi-disciplinary team, wider organisation and consortium as well as other agencies, working towards developing and maintaining effective clinical and corporate collaborative working relationships.
To work with managers and colleagues to continually improve the quality of service delivery, adapting to the changing needs of the client group including identifying, managing and minimising risks and applying sound safeguarding and incident management principles, including multi-agency working.
To contribute to and undertake clinical audit, assist with research projects and share learning opportunities with students, team members and other agencies in order to develop self and others.
To ensure that client records and other information systems are completed accurately and within agreed timescales
To contribute to the achievement of annually set individual and team targets.
To participate in regular supervision.
To maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
About us
Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) deliver a service that is patient-centred and evidence-based for people with common mental health disorders, complying with the National Talking Therapies Programme. We work with clients to make a positive difference to their lives and achieve the goals that are important to them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who wants to help make a difference to people in Leeds?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join Northpoint. This role will involve working across Leeds to deliver low-intensity psychological interventions. You will join us on a permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.
Why us?
Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) deliver a service that is patient-centred and evidence-based for people with common mental health disorders, complying with the National Talking Therapies Programme. We work with clients to make a positive difference to their lives and achieve the goals that are important to them.
What you will be doing as our PWP
The service operates a stepped care system, providing evidence based N.I.C.E. guidance interventions, appropriate for the client’s clinical presentation. These include computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), guided self-help, psycho-educational classes, CBT interpersonal therapy, EMDR, and counselling for depression and dynamic interpersonal therapy.
You will be responsible for the screening of referrals into the service via the online platform and via telephone and face-to-face appointments. You will deliver evidence-based, low-intensity interventions including classes and groups, computerised CBT, and one-to-one guided self-help.
What are we looking for in our ideal PWP?
You will need to hold a post-graduate qualification in low intensity interventions or Primary Care Mental Health, and be accredited (or working towards within six months of qualifying) with the BABCP or BPS as a Qualified PWP.
We’re also looking for someone with:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A proven track record of working in a mental health setting with experience of managing their own caseload
- A commitment to equal opportunities and diversity
- A creative, flexible and imaginative approach to working with people with mental health problems
If you have the skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for, and are passionate about making a difference, please click ‘Apply’ to be considered for our PWP post. We would love to hear from you!
Closing date: Sunday 23 February
Interviews will be in-person.
We aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Charlie Smart, Operational Team Manager on charlie.smart@northpoint.org.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who wants to help make a difference to people in Leeds?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join Northpoint. This role will involve working across Leeds to deliver low-intensity psychological interventions. You will join us on a permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.
Why us?
Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) deliver a service that is patient-centred and evidence-based for people with common mental health disorders, complying with the National Talking Therapies Programme. We work with clients to make a positive difference to their lives and achieve the goals that are important to them.
What you will be doing as our PWP
The service operates a stepped care system, providing evidence based N.I.C.E. guidance interventions, appropriate for the client’s clinical presentation. These include computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), guided self-help, psycho-educational classes, CBT interpersonal therapy, EMDR, and counselling for depression and dynamic interpersonal therapy.
You will be responsible for the screening of referrals into the service via the online platform and via telephone and face-to-face appointments. You will deliver evidence-based, low-intensity interventions including classes and groups, computerised CBT, and one-to-one guided self-help.
What are we looking for in our ideal PWP?
You will need to hold a post-graduate qualification in low intensity interventions or Primary Care Mental Health, and be accredited (or working towards within six months of qualifying) with the BABCP or BPS as a Qualified PWP.
We’re also looking for someone with:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A proven track record of working in a mental health setting with experience of managing their own caseload
- A commitment to equal opportunities and diversity
- A creative, flexible and imaginative approach to working with people with mental health problems
If you have the skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for, and are passionate about making a difference, please click ‘Apply’ to be considered for our PWP post. We would love to hear from you!
Closing date: Sunday 23 February
Interviews will be in-person.
We aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Charlie Smart, Operational Team Manager on charlie.smart@northpoint.org.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in primary care mental health/low intensity interventions
- Accredited with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP (or working towards accreditation if within six months of qualifying)
Desirable
- Further qualifications or evidence of CPD in evidence based psychological approaches
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it can present in primary care
- Knowledge of clinical governance principles
- Knowledge of mental health risk assessment
Desirable
- 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
- Language skills e.g. Urdu, Polish, BSL,
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of using CBT-based techniques for anxiety and depression.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets were in place, demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Experience of managing own caseload under supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care and / or Talking Therapies services
- Experience of mental health either as service user, carer, worker or volunteer
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good verbal, written and numeracy skills sufficient to be able to make accurate written records
- Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, and Access etc.
- Good interpersonal skills including listening and display empathy
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Able to build and maintain relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
- Creative, flexible and imaginative approach to working with people with mental health problems
Desirable
Qualities and Values
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload
- Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and diversity
- Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for working with our client group
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification in primary care mental health/low intensity interventions
- Accredited with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP (or working towards accreditation if within six months of qualifying)
Desirable
- Further qualifications or evidence of CPD in evidence based psychological approaches
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it can present in primary care
- Knowledge of clinical governance principles
- Knowledge of mental health risk assessment
Desirable
- 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
- Language skills e.g. Urdu, Polish, BSL,
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of using CBT-based techniques for anxiety and depression.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets were in place, demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Experience of managing own caseload under supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care and / or Talking Therapies services
- Experience of mental health either as service user, carer, worker or volunteer
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good verbal, written and numeracy skills sufficient to be able to make accurate written records
- Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, and Access etc.
- Good interpersonal skills including listening and display empathy
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Able to build and maintain relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
- Creative, flexible and imaginative approach to working with people with mental health problems
Desirable
Qualities and Values
Essential
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload
- Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and diversity
- Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for working with our client group
Desirable
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
