Job summary
Since launching in 2009, H&F Talking Therapies has become a well-established and friendly service now offering the rare vacancy for a Senior PWP. We welcome applicants from those who enjoy variety, new experiences and autonomy.
We are particularly looking for applicants interested in developing a career within the PWP profession. We are looking for a candidate who can offer commitment to the role for at least 18mths to support their development and to adequately offer support to those they line manage and supervise.
You will benefit from a culture of energy, innovation and support! We are investing in staff with:
- A stable, supportive and engaging working environment where no two days are the same.
- A healthy work-life balance - our staff WFH on some days and on site some. We require a minimum of 2 days in service, as part of a managerial role.
- An award winning staff wellbeing team and support provision.
- A values driven environment - our Trust Values of Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring underpin how we treat each other and our clients.
- Reflective practice, excellent clinical skills supervision and additional supervisor clinical skills supervision.
- Opportunities to establish a career as a PWP with Lead PWP (B7) and Professional Lead PWP (B8a) roles within the trust.
- 5 days allocated to CPD with a comprehensive program to choose from.
- Regular line management and support from our dedicated wellbeing team.
- Staff and team away days and social activities.
Main duties of the job
In a senior position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Support the Step 2 Leads and Lead PWP in the operational management of the PWP team.
- Holding a small caseload and working with some of the more complex Step 2-appropriate cases seen within the service.
- Provide case management, clinical supervision and line management for Trainee PWPs and other B4 Step 2 roles, e.g. Assistant PWPs.
- Assist in clinically related admin, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. Have opportunity to lead on smaller project
- Work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary. You should be committed to equal opportunities.
- Work to recruit, on board and induct new members of the Step 2 tea
Comprehensive in house management, supervision training and CPD to support your development in post and beyond.
The successful applicant will have a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification, be registered with the BABCP/BPS, supervision experience and a can do and compassionate approach to management.
Please note that this post involves being able to work at least one evening session per week (12pm - 8pm) offering face to face clinical appointments.
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
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills one to one and in group situations in a face to face, video, online and telephone setting.
- Excellent communications skills, and comfortable presenting to small and large audiences
- Work autonomously, independently and effectively within a small team
- Well organised and willing to learn new computer skills rapidly
- Able to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines
- Ability to deliver a project plan by delegating tasks to project workers, communicating effectively, meeting deadlines and reporting on progress made to leaders.
- Ability to secure health information from relevant health specialists to inform the process of assessment
- Evidence of innovative thinking to meet the needs of the local community
- Strong IT skills - use of MS office packages including skills with word, powerpoint and excel to support data collection and analysis.
Desirable
- Reading, writing, and speaking in a language other than English
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified (through formal PG Cert. training) Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
- Registered as a PWP with the BPS/ BABCP
Desirable
- Project management training / qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering workshops/training and public speaking to small and large audiences within the community.
- Experience with working with interpreters
- Experience working in a multicultural setting
- Experience co working with other agencies - statutory and voluntary - to deliver care.
- Post qualification experience of working in a Talking Therapies service
- Experience in leading a small project to support service delivery. E.g. holding a champion role and achieving good outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience in marketing, communications, and/or promotion
- Experience of using social media to promote community work and encourage local engagement
- Significant consolidation of post-qualifying experience (2 years minimum) of working with people with common mental health problems.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the various multicultural needs of the local community
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills one to one and in group situations in a face to face, video, online and telephone setting.
- Excellent communications skills, and comfortable presenting to small and large audiences
- Work autonomously, independently and effectively within a small team
- Well organised and willing to learn new computer skills rapidly
- Able to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines
- Ability to deliver a project plan by delegating tasks to project workers, communicating effectively, meeting deadlines and reporting on progress made to leaders.
- Ability to secure health information from relevant health specialists to inform the process of assessment
- Evidence of innovative thinking to meet the needs of the local community
- Strong IT skills - use of MS office packages including skills with word, powerpoint and excel to support data collection and analysis.
Desirable
- Reading, writing, and speaking in a language other than English
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified (through formal PG Cert. training) Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
- Registered as a PWP with the BPS/ BABCP
Desirable
- Project management training / qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering workshops/training and public speaking to small and large audiences within the community.
- Experience with working with interpreters
- Experience working in a multicultural setting
- Experience co working with other agencies - statutory and voluntary - to deliver care.
- Post qualification experience of working in a Talking Therapies service
- Experience in leading a small project to support service delivery. E.g. holding a champion role and achieving good outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience in marketing, communications, and/or promotion
- Experience of using social media to promote community work and encourage local engagement
- Significant consolidation of post-qualifying experience (2 years minimum) of working with people with common mental health problems.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the various multicultural needs of the local community
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
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).
