Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

If you are a qualified PWP who is looking for the next step in their career adventure then read on to see if we are what you are looking for!

Do you want the opportunity to work in a fast paced service that allows you to provide meaningful and effective therapeutic experiences to address common mental health problems?

Do you want to work within a team of highly motivated and experienced therapists that are passionate about making a difference and supporting each other?

There is currently an exciting opportunity for dynamic and self-motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) to work for LSCFT NHS Talking Therapies within the Lancaster locality.

Please be advised that only applicants with a recognised PG Cert in Primary care mental health practice (IAPT) or BSc(hons) Counselling, Coaching and Psychological Interventions (PWP) will be shortlisted for interview.

NHS Talking Therapies PWP's offer accessible screening, assessment and treatment for common mental health problems. We like to make sure we offer a variety of options as one size does not fit all.

PWPs also have an important link role developing relationships with local GP practices and advocating health promotion within the wider community.

If you would like the opportunity to bring your own creativity, flexibility and commitment to Mindsmatter and you have the appropriate qualifications, we look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

Not only are we a flexible service for those accessing us as we run groups, offer telephone, video online (Attend Anywhere) and face-to-face treatment sessions. We offer a flexible Hybrid working model to staff consisting of days from home and clinics within a variety of community settings including the office.

As part of the role you will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This may include early morning and late evening appointments as well as the possibility of working some Saturday mornings.

Our team members are encouraged to develop specialisms by taking on champion roles such as long term conditions, young people, safeguarding, BAME, older adults and substance misuse.

To provide high quality primary care IAPT services to adults with mild to moderate mental health problems.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of team policies and procedure.

To deliver IAPT services in accordance with NICE guidelines, within agreed activity levels and model, meeting required key performance indicators (KPIs).

To provide advice and consultation on client's care, to other clinicians and to non-professional carers.

To promote wellbeing and social inclusion.

To work flexibly and in accordance with service demands. This may include support or clinical supervision of band 4 practitioners where appropriate.

To work to the agreed number of clinical contacts per week as set by the Team Lead.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Date posted

05 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-BAY477-EB-F

Job locations

Cameron House

White Cross

Lancaster

LA1 4XF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Completion* of a recognised qualification for the role e.g. PWP Post Graduate Certificate (or Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with a 2022 competency certificate)
Registration as PWP with BABCP or BPS (completed or in progress)*
*If a current PWP trainee, employment will be contingent on successful completion of training and subsequent registration

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of NHS structures and policy within a primary care context.

Experience

Essential

Experience of psychological work with common mental health problems
Experience of short term time-limited work
Evidence of regular supervised practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Completion* of a recognised qualification for the role e.g. PWP Post Graduate Certificate (or Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with a 2022 competency certificate)
Registration as PWP with BABCP or BPS (completed or in progress)*
*If a current PWP trainee, employment will be contingent on successful completion of training and subsequent registration

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of NHS structures and policy within a primary care context.

Experience

Essential

Experience of psychological work with common mental health problems
Experience of short term time-limited work
Evidence of regular supervised practice

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.