Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within First Step, North Cumbria's IAPT service to appoint a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), fixed term for 12 months - remote working would be an option for this post.
We are a dedicated team offering a range of psychological therapies and services to treat people and support recovery within a stepped care model. The team is made up of approximately 80 clinicians including Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, High Intensity Therapists, Counsellors and Employment Advisors.
The PWP role within the service is extremely varied and will allow you to gain a range of experience. PWP's in the service provide low intensity CBT interventions, including guided self-help treatment (Face to face and over the phone), Psycho-educational workshops and computerised CBT (cCBT) to patients experiencing common mental health problems. PWPs also complete Triage assessments and have involvement with service development and promotion. PWP's receive regular case management supervision, line management supervision, clinical skills supervision and further training opportunities, to ensure development of core skills and practice.
This service is an 8am - 8pm service weekdays with some Saturday shifts required. The post holder will be required to offer appointments to patients from across the locality.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as part of the IAPT team, providing low intensity interventions to service users with mental health problems.
These include a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self management interventions offered as individual or group interventions.
The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing, and maximising independence.
The post-holder will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy,kindness, respect and dignity.
The post-holder will work within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.
If not already registered, the post holder will be supported to meet the requirements of registration, with an expectation that an application will be made within 6 months.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 17th May 2023
Closing date : 5th June2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 17th May 2023
Closing date : 5th June2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Qualification from a BPS accredited PWP Programme
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties.
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
- Knowledge of common mental health problems.
- Knowledge of low intensity, evidence- based interventions.
- Knowledge of the issues surrounding work, meaningful activity, social inclusion, and the impact it can have on mental health
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to conduct thorough assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans based on low-intensity interventions.
- Ability to assess risk and develop appropriate risk management plans.
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Qualification from a BPS accredited PWP Programme
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties.
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
- Knowledge of common mental health problems.
- Knowledge of low intensity, evidence- based interventions.
- Knowledge of the issues surrounding work, meaningful activity, social inclusion, and the impact it can have on mental health
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to conduct thorough assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans based on low-intensity interventions.
- Ability to assess risk and develop appropriate risk management plans.
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
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).
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).
