Job responsibilities
Job Title: Trainee PWP
Responsible to: Head of Client Service
Reporting to: Step 2 Lead
Duties to include:
Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self
management of their recovery.
Undertake patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the person
wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment 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.
Provide a 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.
Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client
contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to
minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and
convenient.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment,
where appropriate.
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 ensuring appropriate step-up and
step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall
therapy process
Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery
and recognises and respects diversity.
TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post
including the academic element in own time.
Apply learning from the training programme in practice
Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to
meet the required standards.
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 to ensure 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 any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP,
BABCP), and keep 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 is protected at all times.
Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT
Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed
with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional
development.
Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with
Manager.
Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
Keep up to date all records in relation to C.P.D. and ensure personal
development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest
theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional
objectives.
This section is required for all roles
Core Competencies
These will include being able to demonstrate knowledge of:
How to be non-judgemental
How to promote anti-discriminatory practice
How to maintain confidentiality
How to promote equality and diversity
How to engender empowerment and well-being
How to promote equal opportunities
How to ensure service users are treated with dignity and respect as part of ethical practice
General:
1. To actively promote a positive image of Mental Health Matters.
2. To actively promote mental health issues positively
3. To ensure good communications both within Mental Health Matters and external agencies.
4. To attend all supervision sessions or notified meetings where relevant.
5. To attend all mandatory training sessions.
6. To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
7. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in
relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
8. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed
for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data
Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
9. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain,
to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official
duties.
10. To promote and implement MHMs Equality Policy in all aspects of employment and service
delivery.
11. To maintain the confidentiality of all electronically stored personal data in line with the provision
of the Data Protection Act.
Finance:
1. To ensure that all authorisation procedures are adhered to in line with Mental Health Matters
finance authorisation procedures.
2. To ensure the flow of relevant information to the Finance Department.
Communication & administration:
1. To keep all relevant records and information pertaining to area of responsibility and report
information, where necessary your line manager, whilst working within the agreed
administration procedures.
2. Ensure that your line manager is fully informed of any issues, which may effect the quality of
service provision.
3. To attend all relevant meetings both internally and externally.
4. To provide reports as and when required.
Risk Assessment:
1. Must follow all risk assessments plans
2. Must report any area of risk and/or changes or concerns
3. Must review and update all risk assessments
4. Must carry out risk assessments for your caseload and have these verified/authorised by your
line manager.
5. Must liaise with third parties regarding risk and risk assessments.
Guardian 24:
1. You must register with Guardian 24 (G24) and use in every lone working situation
2. You must report immediately any faults, problems or concerns regarding G24 to your line
manager
