Job summary
Are you passionate about mental health? Are you a highly motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic person? Would you like to work within a primary care setting in a friendly, dedicated team, to provide treatment for people experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other common mental health conditions?
If yes, then you may be interested in training to be a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - and get paid to do it!
You can study to be a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) with us, at one of two levels: Our Graduate Certificate is relevant for those without an undergraduate degree, who can demonstrate they have the skills to be able to study at level 6, and our Postgraduate Certificate is relevant for those who already have an undergraduate degree.
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems in a healthcare or voluntary setting.
- The ability to complete a one-year academic training course with University of Southampton
- A commitment to equal opportunities
Following completion of the training year, you will be required to apply for entry to the PWP registration with either, The British Psychological Society (BPS) or The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
Interviews will be held w/c 17th June 2024
We are expecting a high volume of applications for this post; so please be aware that we may close this advert earlier than stated if this is the case.
Main duties of the job
Trainee PWPs will be supported to learn and develop their skills around screening patients suitability for the service and treating patients using step 2 interventions based on the principles of CBT for mild to moderate depression and anxiety disorders. Intervention will be delivered via a combination of telephone, video, digital, psychoeducational courses and one-to-one.
Trainee PWPs will work closely with a Qualified and Senior PWP's who will offer regular one to one and group supervision and support you to meet the requirements of the programme.
Further training and support is offered by the University of Southampton programme tutors. This will be delivered via a combination of lectures, skills workshops and online and on-campus learning to develop clinical skills and meet requirements for University Assignments.
Your focus will be on providing excellent patient care and treatment supported of Evidence based Low Intensity Psychological Interventions within primary care mental health. The role itself is both demanding and rewarding; and we are looking for people with enthusiasm and passion to join our service. Good administrative, time management and communication skills are also essential.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Do you want to work in a vibrant and busy city with stunning national parks on the doorstep? Southampton hosts a wide range of events from sports to culture throughout the year. Great transport links, including rail, coach, and close links to the M3 lead to London and the south coast in under two hours.If you fancy further afield Southampton has its own international airport and cruises leave regularly from the ferry terminals. The delightful Isle of Wight is only a short ferry ride away.
Southampton Steps to Wellbeing Service is part of Dorset HealthCare and as a Trust we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Do you want to work in a vibrant and busy city with stunning national parks on the doorstep? Southampton hosts a wide range of events from sports to culture throughout the year. Great transport links, including rail, coach, and close links to the M3 lead to London and the south coast in under two hours.If you fancy further afield Southampton has its own international airport and cruises leave regularly from the ferry terminals. The delightful Isle of Wight is only a short ferry ride away.
Southampton Steps to Wellbeing Service is part of Dorset HealthCare and as a Trust we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services.
Person Specification
Educational / Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or the equivalent
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree
Skills/Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates an understanding of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and how it relates to this post
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Experience of working in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of facilitating courses or groups and / or teaching experience
- 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
Personal Qualities / Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines and to work under own initiative
Additional Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation for the role
- Ability to use clinical supervision, self reflection and personal development positively and effectively
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
Person Specification
Educational / Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or the equivalent
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree
Skills/Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates an understanding of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and how it relates to this post
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Experience of working in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of facilitating courses or groups and / or teaching experience
- 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
Personal Qualities / Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines and to work under own initiative
Additional Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation for the role
- Ability to use clinical supervision, self reflection and personal development positively and effectively
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
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.
