Job summary
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to further develop the low intensity service provision within Croydon Talking Therapies, and to support the senior management team in expanding the step 2 offer in the service.
We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. We offer ongoing training and development. We support career pathways to other roles such as High Intensity CBT Therapy.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be proficient in the delivery of telephone triage assessments and CBT-based guided self-help interventions and have experience of working with common mental health problems within primary care. You will also have opportunities to co-run groups and workshops with other PWPs or High-Intensity Therapists and experience and skills in this would be very beneficial. It's an opportunity to further develop your already existing supervisory skills and gain experience in supervising step 2 clinicians.
As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 8am to 7:30pm, giving you the very best of good work life balance.
About us
You can expect a friendly, creative, welcoming and social team consisting of Step 2 clinicians, High Intensity Therapists and admin staff. We take pride in involving our staff, drawing upon their skills and strengths and have a Staff Health and Wellbeing Champion. We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate team players, committed to working for our Croydon communities, offering patient-centred, responsive and high quality psychological health and wellbeing services.
About the location:
The postholder will be based at our team bases in Central Croydon and at the Bethlem Hospital site and possibly a day at a GP surgery in Croydon and required to work at least one late shift from 11:30 to 19:30.
Bethlem Royal HospitalBethlem Royal Hospital is based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads and have offers free parking. The site is within walking distance from of Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations.
Croydon (Davis House)Close to the vibrant high-street that offers fantastic shopping opportunities and a wide range of restaurants. It is within walking distance to East Croydon overland station with quick links to London.
Please visit our website for further information on working for Croydon Talking Therapies:
https://croydontalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/work-for-us/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will:Hold a qualification (Post grad dip/cert) in Low intensity working or Primary care Mental Health work Support the triage assessment process by offering triage supervision and coordination of the low-intensity team.Offer evidence-based practice in guided self-help, cCBT and psycho-educational groups and workshops for people with common mental health disorders.Develop, support and train innovative practice to trainee and qualified Step 2 Low Intensity Practitioners. In addition, there is a significant clinical supervision component to the post and this is an opportunity for qualified and experienced IAPT psychological well-being practitioners who are enthusiastic and excited by the development of low intensity services to share their interest and passion, and to develop these qualities and skills in others. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and ensuring the delivery of culturally sensitive step 2 treatments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will:Hold a qualification (Post grad dip/cert) in Low intensity working or Primary care Mental Health work Support the triage assessment process by offering triage supervision and coordination of the low-intensity team.Offer evidence-based practice in guided self-help, cCBT and psycho-educational groups and workshops for people with common mental health disorders.Develop, support and train innovative practice to trainee and qualified Step 2 Low Intensity Practitioners. In addition, there is a significant clinical supervision component to the post and this is an opportunity for qualified and experienced IAPT psychological well-being practitioners who are enthusiastic and excited by the development of low intensity services to share their interest and passion, and to develop these qualities and skills in others. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and ensuring the delivery of culturally sensitive step 2 treatments.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Holds a recognised qualification to work as a psychological wellbeing practitioner (e.g. Post Graduate Diploma in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions, or Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Care Mental Health).
Desirable
- IAPT PWP supervision training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within an IAPT service inc elements of complexity/safeguarding
- Experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Experience of offering triage supervision and/or staff mentoring experience/clinical skills.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering case management and/or clinical supervision.
- Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to adapt CBT-based self-help protocols taking account of individual client needs (e.g. working crossculturally).
- Able to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Demonstrates ability to meet agreed/specified clinical activity, outcome & service targets.
- Able to work autonomously and to manage conflicting demands between clients, the team, the health care system and broader contexts.
Desirable
- Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression, and how they may present in Primary Care.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE Guidance and the stepped care model.
- Knowledge of working with diversity and of working with black and minority ethnic groups (BME).
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of IAPT services/outcome measures and understanding of their use for commissioning, clinical and audit purposes.
- Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines and Child Protection legislation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Holds a recognised qualification to work as a psychological wellbeing practitioner (e.g. Post Graduate Diploma in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions, or Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Care Mental Health).
Desirable
- IAPT PWP supervision training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within an IAPT service inc elements of complexity/safeguarding
- Experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Experience of offering triage supervision and/or staff mentoring experience/clinical skills.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering case management and/or clinical supervision.
- Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to adapt CBT-based self-help protocols taking account of individual client needs (e.g. working crossculturally).
- Able to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Demonstrates ability to meet agreed/specified clinical activity, outcome & service targets.
- Able to work autonomously and to manage conflicting demands between clients, the team, the health care system and broader contexts.
Desirable
- Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression, and how they may present in Primary Care.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE Guidance and the stepped care model.
- Knowledge of working with diversity and of working with black and minority ethnic groups (BME).
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of IAPT services/outcome measures and understanding of their use for commissioning, clinical and audit purposes.
- Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines and Child Protection legislation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
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).
