Job summary
The Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join (NHSTTW) Internship Programme.
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals with excellent communication and engagement skills. Applicants who have experience working within mental health in particular a community setting, or personal experience of mental health problems are encouraged to apply. As are those who live in and have knowledge of the Wandsworth area.
NHS Wandsworth Talking Therapies (NHSWTT) see the link to the website Wandsworth Talking Therapies - https://swlstg.nhs.uk/wandsworth-talking-therapiesWe want to increase the diversity of our staff so particularly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, e.g. Men, LGBTQ+ and those from Black Asian and other under-represented communities.
Main duties of the job
Co-design, edit, develop and co-facilitate wellbeing workshops
Engage with underrepresented groups in the community through current and new networks
Provide outreach and drop-ins at various community events
Raise awareness of the service within the community via marketing and meetings with local representatives
Opportunities to shadow and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners delivering CBT interventions online.
Opportunities to work alongside Psychologists and CBT therapists supporting special interest champion groups.
Develop partnerships with GPs and their practice staff;
Assist the Wellbeing Team with carrying out assessments, data collection and data entry
Collate and input data when necessary to report to stakeholders within the organisation
Improving access rates is a key challenge facing all NHS TT services.Successful applicants would be part of a team working on this high-priority task in creative and innovative ways.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at Southwest London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust and work with the South London Partnership Trusts. We have expert services, a rich history, and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(1) Supporting the work of qualified clinicians and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners & community wellbeing practitioner in identifying local populations who are underserved and improving pathways for those populations
(2) Joining the Wellbeing Team to edit, develop and co-facilitate wellbeing workshops
(3) Provide outreach and drop-ins at various community events
(4) To contribute to evaluation, research and education as appropriate (e.g. literature searches, preparing group materials, posters and other presentations)
(5) To co-facilitate psycho educational groups and workshops, including supporting Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners & Wellbeing Practitioners in preparing materials for these
(6) To shadow protocol-based psychological assessments of clients, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients and others involved in the clients care, with opportunities to conduct these.
(7) Raise awareness of the service within the community via marketing and meetings with local representatives
(8) Develop partnerships with GPs and their practice staff
(9) Supporting the direct marketing activities of the NHS Wandsworth Talking Therapies Service Service. This will include developing local marketing plans, promoting the service through community events, and in community settings. It will also include developing new relationships with local community centres, healthcare providers and businesses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(1) Supporting the work of qualified clinicians and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners & community wellbeing practitioner in identifying local populations who are underserved and improving pathways for those populations
(2) Joining the Wellbeing Team to edit, develop and co-facilitate wellbeing workshops
(3) Provide outreach and drop-ins at various community events
(4) To contribute to evaluation, research and education as appropriate (e.g. literature searches, preparing group materials, posters and other presentations)
(5) To co-facilitate psycho educational groups and workshops, including supporting Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners & Wellbeing Practitioners in preparing materials for these
(6) To shadow protocol-based psychological assessments of clients, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients and others involved in the clients care, with opportunities to conduct these.
(7) Raise awareness of the service within the community via marketing and meetings with local representatives
(8) Develop partnerships with GPs and their practice staff
(9) Supporting the direct marketing activities of the NHS Wandsworth Talking Therapies Service Service. This will include developing local marketing plans, promoting the service through community events, and in community settings. It will also include developing new relationships with local community centres, healthcare providers and businesses.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- A second class (or above) honours degree in the social sciences
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a 'caring role' within the NHS or voluntary sector
- specialist knowledge, skills and experience that come from living and working within minority communities.
- A link to the local area / interest in working towards improving mental health services across Wandsworth and Merton
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good basic research skills and experience of IT skills used in research and evaluation
- Ability to produce written reports
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage a range of demands
- Good time keeping
- Ability to use own initiative
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- A second class (or above) honours degree in the social sciences
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a 'caring role' within the NHS or voluntary sector
- specialist knowledge, skills and experience that come from living and working within minority communities.
- A link to the local area / interest in working towards improving mental health services across Wandsworth and Merton
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good basic research skills and experience of IT skills used in research and evaluation
- Ability to produce written reports
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage a range of demands
- Good time keeping
- Ability to use own initiative
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).
