Job summary
We are looking for a soon to be or currently qualified PWP to join our welcoming, supportive and well-staffed team. We are hoping to employ a passionate, committed PWP who keen to develop within the PWP role to join us in delivering excellent care to our community.
PWPs at H&F NHS Talking Therapies (previously Back on Track / IAPT) hold a reasonable caseload with adjustments for other duties held within the role - diversity in the PWP role is important to us to support your wellbeing and development, as well as to support the service in meeting its demands and engaging clients within the community to access support.
Once induction is completed PWPs can enjoy benefits such as a preceptorship and development plan, 5 paid CPD days per year, regular in service training, usual NHS benefits as well as regular team events, away days and social activities.
Once employed as a PWP, development towards advanced managerial / clinical roles at B6 / B7 / B8a within or outside of the PWP profession are supported through regular line management, appraisals and development opportunities.
PWPs in senior and lead positions within the service hold a voice and role within the senior management team to guide and support the PWP role to ensure wellbeing, development and value are a high priority - PWPs are a valued, supported and vital part of the H&F Talking Therapies team.
Main duties of the job
Clinical caseload expectations: 6 x triage assessments (1hr) per week. 22 x GSH treatment sessions (30mins) per week. Total: 17hrs clinical work per week. This is subject to change based on service needs, at any time.
Alongside managing your caseload, you will also be responsible for running one community workshop per month, attending meetings and completing admin; with adjustments for providing supervision or running a group, or project area, holding a champion role, and at least one evening session (12pm-8pm Monday to Thursday) per week. All staff are currently expected to work 2 days from the office, with 3 days working from home - this is subject to change at any time according to service needs.
You will need experience of risk management and assessment, and Step 2 treatment of Talking Therapies appropriate disorders. We are keen to fill gaps in experience though, through our comprehensive CPD and supervision programme, and we offer ongoing support via debrief and a duty at all times.
We have received positive feedback from staff for our approach in supporting working parents and those with caring responsibilities. Our service has won awards for its focus on wellbeing and we have a sociable and friendly team. As a result, we develop long-lasting and committed relationships with our staff.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Completed or near completion of BPS approved IAPT Low Intensity CBT Qualification.
- Registered as a PWP or working towards registration with the BPS/ BABCP
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
- IAPT LTC Training
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working clinically with people with common mental health problems.
- Ability to demonstrate a range of experiences in delivering evidence based IAPT low Intensity interventions such as; CCBT, guided self-help and group psycho-education
- Experience of working with clients who present with risk to themselves.
- Experience of managing sensitive safeguarding concerns.
- Experience of working sensitively and compassionately with diversity.
- Experience in challenging stigma and inequality, and promoting inclusive clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience in developing groups / resources or therapeutic content within low intensity CBT parameters
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of different models of mental health/mental illness
- Knowledge of NHS Policies, procedures guidelines and clinical governance
- Knowledge of working sensitively with diversity (including working with black & minority ethnic groups)
- Knowledge of Evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of Evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of outcome measures and their use in clinical and audit purposes
- High level of communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- High standard of report writing.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Ability to manage caseload, changing priorities and deadlines.
Desirable
- An awareness of severe and enduring mental health presentations (including psychosis, bi-polar)
- Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques.
- Ability to work effectively with interpreters.
- Experience of co-working with staff in other agencies (e.g. health visitors or staff in drug and alcohol services)
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Completed or near completion of BPS approved IAPT Low Intensity CBT Qualification.
- Registered as a PWP or working towards registration with the BPS/ BABCP
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
- IAPT LTC Training
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working clinically with people with common mental health problems.
- Ability to demonstrate a range of experiences in delivering evidence based IAPT low Intensity interventions such as; CCBT, guided self-help and group psycho-education
- Experience of working with clients who present with risk to themselves.
- Experience of managing sensitive safeguarding concerns.
- Experience of working sensitively and compassionately with diversity.
- Experience in challenging stigma and inequality, and promoting inclusive clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience in developing groups / resources or therapeutic content within low intensity CBT parameters
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of different models of mental health/mental illness
- Knowledge of NHS Policies, procedures guidelines and clinical governance
- Knowledge of working sensitively with diversity (including working with black & minority ethnic groups)
- Knowledge of Evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of Evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of outcome measures and their use in clinical and audit purposes
- High level of communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- High standard of report writing.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Ability to manage caseload, changing priorities and deadlines.
Desirable
- An awareness of severe and enduring mental health presentations (including psychosis, bi-polar)
- Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques.
- Ability to work effectively with interpreters.
- Experience of co-working with staff in other agencies (e.g. health visitors or staff in drug and alcohol services)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
