Job summary
This role would be a great opportunity for Qualified Psychological
Wellbeing Practitioners who are looking to progress their career within the Low
Intensity NHS Talking Therapies service.
The ideal candidate will be committed to Step 2 work, highly motivated,
flexible, and a strong team player. To be successful in your application you
will will need a Postgraduate or Degree Certificate in Psychological Therapies
and demonstrate sound knowledge and practice at Step 2, as well as strong
clinical decision making.
Main duties of the job
This role involves managing a group of Psychological Wellbeing
Practitioners to ensure the quality of their work is maintained through
facilitating both clinical skills and line management supervision. Our Senior
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners also continue to work with Step 2
patients by conducting assessments and delivering treatment sessions.
You will also be involved with interviewing candidates for Assistant,
Trainee, and Qualified PWP roles, supporting clinical staff through regular
supervision and debriefs, and coaching clinical staff to develop their practice
and careers within the NHS Talking Therapies service.
About us
Solent Mind is a mental health charity,
supporting people to develop positive mental wellbeing, live well and thrive.
Last year, our 400 strong team supported 45,000 people with their mental
health across Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth. We are part of the Mind
Federation. Solent Mind has a Gold award for
Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and has signed up to be a 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
This role would be a great opportunity for Qualified Psychological
Wellbeing Practitioners who are looking to progress their career within the Low
Intensity NHS Talking Therapies service.
The ideal candidate will be committed to Step 2 work, highly motivated,
flexible, and a strong team player. To be successful in your application you
will will need a Postgraduate or Degree Certificate in Psychological Therapies
and demonstrate sound knowledge and practice at Step 2, as well as strong
clinical decision making.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role would be a great opportunity for Qualified Psychological
Wellbeing Practitioners who are looking to progress their career within the Low
Intensity NHS Talking Therapies service.
The ideal candidate will be committed to Step 2 work, highly motivated,
flexible, and a strong team player. To be successful in your application you
will will need a Postgraduate or Degree Certificate in Psychological Therapies
and demonstrate sound knowledge and practice at Step 2, as well as strong
clinical decision making.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work as a Qualified PWP, undertaking client assessments (including risk assessments) as well as developing good therapeutic relationships through telephone and face-to-face guided self-help, computerised CBT and other Step 2 interventions.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and complex situations with colleagues, external agencies and service users.
- A thorough understanding of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (IAPT) and the concept of stepped care and the ability to contribute to the development of best practice.
- Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Office packages and the ability to use computer based information system to record all client assessments and activity, including IAPTUS or PC MIS.
- Ability to be self-reflective and use supervision, training and performance review to enhance professional development, skills and knowledge.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage own personal stress.
- Ability to work as an effective team member and form good working relationships.
- Ability to manage own time and case load and undertake administration related to this, and to demonstrate flexibility when situations change.
- Ability to provide clinical supervision and demonstrate clear decision making in line with the IAPT model and NICE guidelines. Awareness of when it is appropriate to seek additional support/advice.
- Ability to manage staff in line with organisational policies and practices.
- Ability to develop staff.
Desirable
- Strong presentation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- University Certificate in Clinical Practice in IAPT Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner training at Postgraduate or Degree level.
Desirable
- Relevant clinical supervisory training.
Other
Essential
- Commitment Solent Minds value base underpinned by access, recovery and social inclusion.
- Commitment to Solent Minds Equal Opportunities and 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.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively with people with mental health problems, specifically anxiety and depression in an NHS Talking Therapies service.
- Experience of joint work, multi-agency and partnership working.
- Experience of using computerised patient management systems.
Desirable
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience of working in a Senior management/leadership capacity.
- Experience of delivering training.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work as a Qualified PWP, undertaking client assessments (including risk assessments) as well as developing good therapeutic relationships through telephone and face-to-face guided self-help, computerised CBT and other Step 2 interventions.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and complex situations with colleagues, external agencies and service users.
- A thorough understanding of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (IAPT) and the concept of stepped care and the ability to contribute to the development of best practice.
- Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Office packages and the ability to use computer based information system to record all client assessments and activity, including IAPTUS or PC MIS.
- Ability to be self-reflective and use supervision, training and performance review to enhance professional development, skills and knowledge.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage own personal stress.
- Ability to work as an effective team member and form good working relationships.
- Ability to manage own time and case load and undertake administration related to this, and to demonstrate flexibility when situations change.
- Ability to provide clinical supervision and demonstrate clear decision making in line with the IAPT model and NICE guidelines. Awareness of when it is appropriate to seek additional support/advice.
- Ability to manage staff in line with organisational policies and practices.
- Ability to develop staff.
Desirable
- Strong presentation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- University Certificate in Clinical Practice in IAPT Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner training at Postgraduate or Degree level.
Desirable
- Relevant clinical supervisory training.
Other
Essential
- Commitment Solent Minds value base underpinned by access, recovery and social inclusion.
- Commitment to Solent Minds Equal Opportunities and 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.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively with people with mental health problems, specifically anxiety and depression in an NHS Talking Therapies service.
- Experience of joint work, multi-agency and partnership working.
- Experience of using computerised patient management systems.
Desirable
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience of working in a Senior management/leadership capacity.
- Experience of delivering training.
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.
