Job summary
Relocation packages are also considered.
Ealing Talking Therapies is seeking to recruit a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) who have undertaken the specialist PWP Talking Therapies training and are looking to progress their career as part of our supportive and highly regarded team. We have a very well-established step 2 team, consisting of trainee and qualified PWPs. We provide a wide range of CBT-based interventions, such as groups, one to one sessions (face to face and telephone), and online therapy (cCBT), in addition to the telephone and face to face assessments. We will offer the successful candidate with the opportunity to co-facilitate a step 3 group, attend further training, and to gain experience in carrying out audits relevant to the service. i would
What we offer in return:
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing training & development, delivered in partnership with our neighbouring Talking Therapies services.
- A supportive culture that values work-life balance, including wellbeing activities such as book club, weekly activities, social nights, gratitude boxes, mindfulness for staff, and others.
- Specialist supervision
- Cycle to work scheme
- Working from home
- Relocation package
Main duties of the job
Senior PWPs have clinical variety and deliver sessions over the telephone, face-to-face, online, and in groups. There is a need to be able to work flexibly, with sessions in different locations across Ealing and Southall.
In order to provide a service which is accessible to our clients, all staff are required to provide an evening session. We will consider part-time hours for the right candidates.
We would like to hear from you if you are:
- A qualified PWP who has successfully completed a Talking Therapies PWP training course and has significant post qualified experience.
- Able to deliver high quality person-centred interventions that reflect local and national priorities and targets
- Able to demonstrate good therapeutic relationships with people
- An inspirational and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills committed to improving access to psychological therapies across the Ealing borough
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
Qualifications
Essential
- IAPT Low Intensity worker/Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification
Desirable
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- Ability to demonstrate substantial post qualifying experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence based IAPT low intensity interventions such as CCBT, Guided Self -help & workshops
- Consolidated & reflective supervised post qualifying experience within an IAPT Service
Desirable
- Experience of paid work as an Assistant Psychologist or Graduate Mental Health worker, with supervision from an applied Psychologist
- Experience in providing supervision to others within a therapy/helping profession setting
- Experience of working with clients who present with risk to self
- Experience of working with individuals whose children are subject to Child Protection legislation
- Experience of co -working with staff in other agencies (e.g. health visitors or staff in drug and alcohol services)
- Experience of audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of different models of mental health/mental illness
- Knowledge of NHS Policies, procedures and guidelines
- Knowledge of working sensitively with diversity (including working with black minority ethnic groups)
- An awareness of severe and enduring mental health presentations (including psychosis, bi -polar)
- Knowledge of outcome measures and their use in clinical and audit purposes
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IAPT Low Intensity worker/Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification
Desirable
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- Ability to demonstrate substantial post qualifying experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence based IAPT low intensity interventions such as CCBT, Guided Self -help & workshops
- Consolidated & reflective supervised post qualifying experience within an IAPT Service
Desirable
- Experience of paid work as an Assistant Psychologist or Graduate Mental Health worker, with supervision from an applied Psychologist
- Experience in providing supervision to others within a therapy/helping profession setting
- Experience of working with clients who present with risk to self
- Experience of working with individuals whose children are subject to Child Protection legislation
- Experience of co -working with staff in other agencies (e.g. health visitors or staff in drug and alcohol services)
- Experience of audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of different models of mental health/mental illness
- Knowledge of NHS Policies, procedures and guidelines
- Knowledge of working sensitively with diversity (including working with black minority ethnic groups)
- An awareness of severe and enduring mental health presentations (including psychosis, bi -polar)
- Knowledge of outcome measures and their use in clinical and audit purposes
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
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).
