Job summary
If you are a highly organised and motivated individual with a commitment to the NHS and patient care then we would welcome your application to study for the professional role of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. Successful candidates will be trained to deliver Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, which are the cornerstone of NHS Talking Therapies Services (formally known as IAPT).
Our central location benefits from free parking, easy travelling distance of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire with direct train links to Derby
As part of the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust we offer:
- £25,147 a year
- 35 - 41 days annual leave - including bank holidays(depending on length of service)
- Ongoing career development/training
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing support such as access to the MPFT Staff Psychology Service and additional wellbeing days and activities throughout the year
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Flexible working opportunities depending on the role
- Access to SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS Supporting the advancement of Research Skills
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
Main duties of the job
You will be required to attend a minimum of 1 day teaching at Birmingham University, 1 day self-directed study and 3 days of clinical practice per week offering assessment and low intensity treatment to patients with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety
Trainees will progress to work with a high degree of autonomy and high volume caseloads including individual and group work. This may include telephone and video sessions and face-to-face work. The role is well supported with weekly case management and monthly clinical supervision with qualified clinicians. In addition to clinical contact, the role includes data collection/management, analysis, record keeping and community engagement activities. You must be able to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication, be able to establish good therapeutic relationships with people and be computer literate
Following successful completion of the course and achieving satisfactory performance levels, there will be an opportunity to transition into a Substantive Contract within the service. Once qualified you will be required to become a registered practitioner with either BABCP or BPS within 1 year
Applicants should have
- A degree in a relevant subject OR Advanced Level GCEs (A-C) or equivalent
- Significant experience of working with adults who have experienced mental health difficulties.
Applicants need to be available for university screening on 6th or 7th November
Course starts March 2024
About us
The Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Wellbeing Service is a creative organisation which embraces staff ideas to constantly seek ways of taking the service forward to adapt to changing expectations.
We have strong links with academic institutions with staff from the service teaching university courses devised in conjunction with MPFT.
Our staff lead professional development sessions locally and nationally and you will be actively encouraged to develop your practice through internal and external CPD opportunities.
The Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Wellbeing Service is part of the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Make decisions on the suitability of new referrals, identifying the most suitable service for the patient
- Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
- Undertake patient-centred interviews to identify areas where the person wishes to see change and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others
- Provide a range of information and support using evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments
- Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach
- Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.
This exciting role has been developed to support patient care and NHS service delivery. It is for this reason that the training and salary are being supported with public funds and we would ask you to apply to only one Trust and one Higher Education Institution (HEI).
A detailed job description and personal specification listing necessary qualifications are attached.
Please apply early - We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Make decisions on the suitability of new referrals, identifying the most suitable service for the patient
- Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
- Undertake patient-centred interviews to identify areas where the person wishes to see change and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others
- Provide a range of information and support using evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments
- Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach
- Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.
This exciting role has been developed to support patient care and NHS service delivery. It is for this reason that the training and salary are being supported with public funds and we would ask you to apply to only one Trust and one Higher Education Institution (HEI).
A detailed job description and personal specification listing necessary qualifications are attached.
Please apply early - We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent (e.g., Registered Nurses and AHPs). OR 2 Advanced Level GCEs (A-C) or equivalent (e.g., B-tec, GNVQ, NVQ Level 3 and 4). The minimum requirements for TOEFL/IELTS are: 100 for internet-based TOEFL with no less than 23 in any band, 600 for paper-based TOEFL (TWE4) or 7.0 for IELTS with no less than 6.5 in any band
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months of direct clinical experience of working with adults who have common mental health problems and may have a physical health condition; this may be one-to-one or in a group setting OR 3 years part-time voluntary experience with an established charity (such as MIND, Samaritans) offering interventions to people experiencing common mental health issues
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Skills and Cometencies
Essential
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent (e.g., Registered Nurses and AHPs). OR 2 Advanced Level GCEs (A-C) or equivalent (e.g., B-tec, GNVQ, NVQ Level 3 and 4). The minimum requirements for TOEFL/IELTS are: 100 for internet-based TOEFL with no less than 23 in any band, 600 for paper-based TOEFL (TWE4) or 7.0 for IELTS with no less than 6.5 in any band
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months of direct clinical experience of working with adults who have common mental health problems and may have a physical health condition; this may be one-to-one or in a group setting OR 3 years part-time voluntary experience with an established charity (such as MIND, Samaritans) offering interventions to people experiencing common mental health issues
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Skills and Cometencies
Essential
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies - Burton Team
56 High Street
Burton on Trent
DE14 1JS
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
