Job summary
IAPT Psychological Well Being Practitioner - Band 5
£34,521 - £41,956 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
37.5 hrs per week - Full or part timehours will be considered for this role.
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Bromley Talking Therapies team as Psychological Well Being Practitioners. Bromley Talking Therapies is part of the national NHS programme of Talking Therapies. We provide low and high intensity therapies within the standards of a stepped care model.
'Applicants must hold, or be completing, relevant PWP qualification and registration'
The successful candidates will have qualified from an accredited PWP training course and have experience of working in primary care.
Please note: Applicants who are currently in PWP training and are due to complete their training within the next 2 months will be considered provided they can demonstrate that they are on track to complete and pass all course requirements. Applicants will not be shortlisted if this is not made clear in the application form.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 24th March 2025
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work within the Talking Therapies service providing high volume low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self management interventions to service to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service and develop programmes of care packages.
- Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
- Undertakes 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.
- Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, 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 treatment for common mental health problems.
- Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
- Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
- Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuing Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service and develop programmes of care packages.
- Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
- Undertakes 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.
- Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, 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 treatment for common mental health problems.
- Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
- Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
- Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuing Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) OR equivalent ,e.g. Experienced and Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required.
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Evidence of working in the local community
Skills
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- UK license /Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
Knowledge
Essential
- Working across modalities (F2F, tel, group, CCBT)
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
Desirable
- Delivering low-intensity interventions via videocall
- Demonstrates a 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
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) OR equivalent ,e.g. Experienced and Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required.
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Evidence of working in the local community
Skills
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- UK license /Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
Knowledge
Essential
- Working across modalities (F2F, tel, group, CCBT)
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
Desirable
- Delivering low-intensity interventions via videocall
- Demonstrates a 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
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).
