Job summary
Step 2 and 3 of the NHS
Talking Therapies Hampshire service is provided in partnership by Solent Mind
(step 2) and Southern Health NHS Foundation (step 3). Qualified PWPs are
employed by Solent Mind to deliver support to step 2 patients.
This role involves attending the
PWP training course at Southampton University whilst delivering assessments as well
as evidenced-based low intensity CBT interventions for those with mild to
moderate depression and/or anxiety disorders. The range of treatments you may
provide would include one-to-one guided self-help via telephone & video,
with the opportunity to offer face-to-face in addition to cCBT programmes,
webinars, workshops and psycho-educational groups.
Main duties of the job
This position is ideal for someone who is
enthusiastic about caring for and supporting people and looking to
start/further a career in mental health services.
You will need to be highly motivated and
resilient to cope with the demands of working in this large, high volume
service whilst balancing your own studying.
You must have recent experience of working
in a mental health setting OR have relevant life experience/ transferrable
skills.
Any offer for this
role is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Check.
About us
Successful
candidates will be employed by Solent Mind. NHS TT Hampshire are proud to
support our team in building their clinical skills and developing their own
areas of interest and expertise. We offer regular additional training, monthly
Special Interest Groups and regularly offer opportunities to be involved in
exciting, new projects. In addition, we offer the opportunity to develop
clinical skills through Continuing Professional Development training, offering
opportunities to work with Long Term Health Conditions, Behavioural
Experiments, OCD and Health Anxiety.
Solent
Mind is a mental health charity providing a range of high quality services to
improve peoples mental wellbeing and to promote choice and rights to everyone
who needs our support. Our services operate in various locations throughout the
Hampshire area. We are part of the Mind Federation. Solent Mind has a Gold
award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and has signed up to Mindful
Employer.
The
NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire service is run in partnership by Southern
Health NHS Foundation Trust and Solent Mind.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Step 2 and 3 of the NHS Talking Therapies
Hampshire service is provided in partnership by Solent Mind (step 2) and
Southern Health NHS Foundation (step 3). PWPs are employed by Solent Mind to
deliver support to step 2 patients.
Trainee PWPs will undertake the Psychological
Wellbeing Practitioner Training course at Reading University to become a Qualified
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner whilst working full time within the NHS
Talking Therapies Hampshire Service.
The purpose of the PWP role is to provide the full range of evidence-based
treatment to a caseload of step 2 patients. Such as:
Step 2
cognitive behavioural therapy based self-management interventions to patients
with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
Support
and cofacilitate the delivery of Step 2 groups and workshops across the county
and through webinars, when required.
Support
patients through computerised CBT and/or other Step 2 digital treatments, when
required.
You will need to work on a
rota basis, including occasional weekends and late shifts to meet the needs of
the service.
You may also undertake GP
liaison, data entry and follow up work regarding patient appointments and provide
one-off workshops and presentations as and when required at a range of venues
around the county and via webinars.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Step 2 and 3 of the NHS Talking Therapies
Hampshire service is provided in partnership by Solent Mind (step 2) and
Southern Health NHS Foundation (step 3). PWPs are employed by Solent Mind to
deliver support to step 2 patients.
Trainee PWPs will undertake the Psychological
Wellbeing Practitioner Training course at Reading University to become a Qualified
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner whilst working full time within the NHS
Talking Therapies Hampshire Service.
The purpose of the PWP role is to provide the full range of evidence-based
treatment to a caseload of step 2 patients. Such as:
Step 2
cognitive behavioural therapy based self-management interventions to patients
with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
Support
and cofacilitate the delivery of Step 2 groups and workshops across the county
and through webinars, when required.
Support
patients through computerised CBT and/or other Step 2 digital treatments, when
required.
You will need to work on a
rota basis, including occasional weekends and late shifts to meet the needs of
the service.
You may also undertake GP
liaison, data entry and follow up work regarding patient appointments and provide
one-off workshops and presentations as and when required at a range of venues
around the county and via webinars.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- EITHER
- Relevant mental health experience to be eligible to enter the programme at undergraduate level
- OR
- Honours degree or equivalent in a discipline connected to mental health (e.g. psychology, neuroscience) to enter the programme at postgraduate level
- Willingness and ability to undertake the Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training course at Reading University whilst working full time
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively with people with mental health problems, specifically anxiety and depression
- Experience in developing good therapeutic relationships with clients
Desirable
- Experience of joint work, multi-agency and partnership working
- Experience of delivering group based or computer based therapies
- Experience of using computerised patient management systems
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Ability to undertake client assessments (including risk assessments) and gather information about the duration and impact of illness and motivational levels in a time limited model
- Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
- High standard of written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, service users, carers and relatives
- An understanding of the NHS Talking Therapies service and the concept of stepped care
- Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:
- Ability to undertake client assessments (including risk assessments) and gather information about the duration and impact of illness and motivational levels in a time limited model
- Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
- High standard of written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, service users, carers and relatives
- An understanding of the NHS Talking Therapies service and the concept of stepped care
- The ability to contribute to the development of best practice
- Intermediate computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office programs
- Professional telephone manner
- Ability to be self-reflective and use supervision, training and performance review to enhance professional development, skills and knowledge
- Ability to receive feedback to help develop own practice
- Ability to be resilient, work under pressure and manage own personal stress
- Ability to work as an effective team member and form good working relationships
- Ability to take responsibility and be accountable
- Ability to be flexible, multi task and problem solve
- Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a high case load and meet targets as required
- Good administrative skills
Desirable
- The ability to contribute to the development of best practice
- Intermediate computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office programs
- Strong presentation skills
Other
Essential
- Commitment Solent Minds value base underpinned by access, recovery and social inclusion
- Commitment to Solent Minds Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion policies
- Willingness to undergo a relevant DBS check if required
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts on a rota basis, including evening and weekend work
- Willingness and ability to travel to locations around the county to provide the service
Desirable
- Fluent in community languages other than English, including British Sign Language
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- EITHER
- Relevant mental health experience to be eligible to enter the programme at undergraduate level
- OR
- Honours degree or equivalent in a discipline connected to mental health (e.g. psychology, neuroscience) to enter the programme at postgraduate level
- Willingness and ability to undertake the Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training course at Reading University whilst working full time
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively with people with mental health problems, specifically anxiety and depression
- Experience in developing good therapeutic relationships with clients
Desirable
- Experience of joint work, multi-agency and partnership working
- Experience of delivering group based or computer based therapies
- Experience of using computerised patient management systems
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Ability to undertake client assessments (including risk assessments) and gather information about the duration and impact of illness and motivational levels in a time limited model
- Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
- High standard of written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, service users, carers and relatives
- An understanding of the NHS Talking Therapies service and the concept of stepped care
- Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:
- Ability to undertake client assessments (including risk assessments) and gather information about the duration and impact of illness and motivational levels in a time limited model
- Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
- High standard of written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, service users, carers and relatives
- An understanding of the NHS Talking Therapies service and the concept of stepped care
- The ability to contribute to the development of best practice
- Intermediate computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office programs
- Professional telephone manner
- Ability to be self-reflective and use supervision, training and performance review to enhance professional development, skills and knowledge
- Ability to receive feedback to help develop own practice
- Ability to be resilient, work under pressure and manage own personal stress
- Ability to work as an effective team member and form good working relationships
- Ability to take responsibility and be accountable
- Ability to be flexible, multi task and problem solve
- Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a high case load and meet targets as required
- Good administrative skills
Desirable
- The ability to contribute to the development of best practice
- Intermediate computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office programs
- Strong presentation skills
Other
Essential
- Commitment Solent Minds value base underpinned by access, recovery and social inclusion
- Commitment to Solent Minds Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion policies
- Willingness to undergo a relevant DBS check if required
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts on a rota basis, including evening and weekend work
- Willingness and ability to travel to locations around the county to provide the service
Desirable
- Fluent in community languages other than English, including British Sign Language
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.
