Job summary
This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies Programme (previously IAPT). We are recruiting for BaNES Talking Therapies (based in Bath) within the AWP Mental Health Trust. You will be providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training with the University of Exeter. It will equip you to provide a range of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based self- management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
This role combines two days per week teaching, held either remotely or at the University of Exeter, to study for a PGCert and degree level 6 in Psychological Therapies Practice (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) with three days of low-intensity clinical practice, based in one of the services in Bath.
The training will start on Tuesday 12th March, however, your start date in service will be Monday 11th March 2024 at the latest. Please see the attached training dates document. Applicants must be able to commit to all dates.
Salary: You will be paid at Band 4 and, following qualification, you will be able to apply & interview for a B5 PWP qualified position.
Main duties of the job
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners in NHS Talking Therapies services provide support to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems. This role offers a great opportunity to improve the wellbeing of many people, and build a career in NHS mental health services. As an entry-level training opportunity, this role is open to a wide range of candidates, and we particularly welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.
Study:
The PWP training programme is delivered over 45 days of which 25 are delivered at the University of Exeter (or taught online) and 20 are set as university structured and directed learning days that can be undertaken outside of the university.
Other:
You will need to drive and have access to a car for this role and should be willing to travel to locations outside the organisation.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies Programme (previously IAPT). We are recruiting 3 positions for the Wiltshire, Swindon and BaNES Talking Therapies services, within the AWP Mental Health Trust. You will be providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training with the University of Exeter. It will equip you to provide a range of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based self- management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
This role combines two days per week teaching, held either remotely or at the University of Exeter, to study for a PGCert and degree level 6 in Psychological Therapies Practice (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) with three days of low-intensity clinical practice, based in one of the services in Swindon, Devizes, Salisbury or Bath.
The training will start on Tuesday 12th March, however, your start date in service will be Monday 11th March 2024 at the latest. Please see the attached training dates document. Applicants must be able to commit to all dates.
Salary: You will be paid at Band 4 and, following qualification, you will be able to apply & interview for a B5 PWP qualified position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies Programme (previously IAPT). We are recruiting 3 positions for the Wiltshire, Swindon and BaNES Talking Therapies services, within the AWP Mental Health Trust. You will be providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training with the University of Exeter. It will equip you to provide a range of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based self- management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
This role combines two days per week teaching, held either remotely or at the University of Exeter, to study for a PGCert and degree level 6 in Psychological Therapies Practice (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) with three days of low-intensity clinical practice, based in one of the services in Swindon, Devizes, Salisbury or Bath.
The training will start on Tuesday 12th March, however, your start date in service will be Monday 11th March 2024 at the latest. Please see the attached training dates document. Applicants must be able to commit to all dates.
Salary: You will be paid at Band 4 and, following qualification, you will be able to apply & interview for a B5 PWP qualified position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 6
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem
Desirable
- Volunteer Work
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
Skills
Essential
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 6
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem
Desirable
- Volunteer Work
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
Skills
Essential
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
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).
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