Job summary
Our Norfolk and Waveney Wellbeing Service is currently in the top 10 highest performing services for client recovery nationally. We all strive to work within our service visons and values and keep our clients at the heart of everything we do. We offer a variety of additional 'champion' roles within the core PWP role, such as LGBTQ+, Green light, Domestic Violence, Perinatal, Equality and Diversity, Staff wellbeing, as well as Long Term Conditions.
Our team of PWPs provide high volume, low intensity psychological self-management interventions which are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and form Step 2 of the stepped care model, as recommended in NICE guidelines. The majority of the work is telephone based and computerised CBT. Delivery of online workshops and courses is also a key part of the role. Our PWP's work closely with the step 3 team's, as well as administration to enable a collaborative approach to care
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work within the Wellbeing Service, screening and assessing referrals to the service and providing high-volume, low-intensity psychological, self-management interventions. These interventions are evidence based, underpinned by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Delivered to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and/ordepression. The main method of delivery would be through telephone, video calling, webinars and online digital platforms. There is also some opportunity for face to face therapy on a one to one basis and in groups.The post-holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities. The service will be provided as part of a stepped care approach working alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and Counsellors
About us
The Wellbeing Service is part of the national IAPT programme, aimed at helping people across Norfolk and Waveney aged 16 and over, who are experiencing mild to moderately severe anxiety and depression. It is a well-established partnership between Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) and Norfolk and Waveney Mind. The role also involves assessing people with more severe and enduring difficulties, and referring them on to relevant services where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Qualified PWP, your clinical responsibilities will include accepting referrals via agreed protocols. You will assess and support people with common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery by undertaking client-centred assessments that identify areas where the person wishes to see change and recovery. You will be required to make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. This may include the risks surrounding suicide, self-harm, self-neglect, alcohol and substance misuse, safeguarding and domestic violence.
You will make decisions on suitable treatments and care pathways for new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, stepping-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy. Referring clients to the relevant service or back to the referrer as appropriate. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Qualified PWP, your clinical responsibilities will include accepting referrals via agreed protocols. You will assess and support people with common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery by undertaking client-centred assessments that identify areas where the person wishes to see change and recovery. You will be required to make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. This may include the risks surrounding suicide, self-harm, self-neglect, alcohol and substance misuse, safeguarding and domestic violence.
You will make decisions on suitable treatments and care pathways for new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, stepping-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy. Referring clients to the relevant service or back to the referrer as appropriate. 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.
Person Specification
Application
Essential
- Ability to engage and inspire clients individually and in groups
Desirable
- Understanding of the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Application and Interview
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training course
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychology, counselling or within a psychological therapy
Person Specification
Application
Essential
- Ability to engage and inspire clients individually and in groups
Desirable
- Understanding of the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Application and Interview
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training course
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychology, counselling or within a psychological therapy
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).
