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).
As part of the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust we offer:
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:
£26,530 a year
Ongoing career development/training
NHS Pension Scheme
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.
Main duties of the job
Trainees will spend 2 days a week at University/self-directed study and 3 days a week in supervised clinical practice at base offering assessment/ low intensity treatment to patients with common mental health problems
Trainees will progress to work with a high degree of autonomy and high volume caseloads including individual and group work. This may include telephone 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 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 12th November and interviews at the end of November
Course starts 5th February 2025
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of 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).
Please ensure your supporting statement details how you meet the criteria on the Personal Specification attached to this advert.
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).
Please ensure your supporting statement details how you meet the criteria on the Personal Specification attached to this advert.
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 3
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience of working with adults who have experienced mental health difficulties
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 3
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience of working with adults who have experienced mental health difficulties
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 Service
Cross Street Clinic, Cross Street
Burton on Trent
DE14 1EG
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
