Job summary
The role of a PWP is demanding and fast paced. Trainees are expected to progress to working with a high degree of autonomy, with high volume caseloads including individual and group work. The role is well supported with weekly clinical and case management supervision from qualified clinicians. In addition to clinical contact, the roles will include data collection, data management, analysis and note writing.
Applicants should have a good understanding of NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) and the role of a PWP.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will need experience of working with people, ideally with mental health problems or difficulties.
This is a developmental post and suitable candidates are provided with intensive training and supervision to work in the NHS Talking Therapies PWP role and will study on the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with the University of Essex. Expected start date is 24th September 2023.
Three days per week will be spent in service gaining invaluable experience assessing and working with people from local communities, with one day at university and one scheduled study day. This may be a combination of in person and remote learning.
Those without a valid permit to work and study in the UK are not eligible to apply for this position.
About us
Therapy For You is an NHS Talking Therapies service based in NE and SE Essex delivering a range of services including self-help psycho educational courses, therapy groups, online/digital therapeutic services and individual therapies The service works with adults presenting with mild, moderate and severe anxiety and depression.
We are committed to providing an out of hours service to the community and this involves working an evening or Saturdays, typically 6-9pm or 9am-1pm respectively.
Within 6 months of qualification, all will apply for individual registration with a professional body either the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
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PLEASE NOTE: should we have a high volume of applications we may close the vacancy early.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities Include:
- Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
- Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
- Undertakes patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others
- Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
- Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.
- Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS Long Term Plan, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities Include:
- Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
- Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
- Undertakes patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others
- Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
- Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.
- Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS Long Term Plan, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education/Qualifications Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree OR Evidence of ability to study at graduate or post-graduate level
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problems
- Experience of delivering interventions to people with Mental Health issues
- Experience of evaluation of the outcomes of interventions used in role
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Ability to function well as part of a multi - disciplinary team
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out Mental Health risk assessments within scope of practice
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Talking Therapies model and application to treat common Mental Health conditions
- Knowledge of the impact of physical conditions on aspects of Mental Health
Training
Essential
- Able to integrate training into practice
Other
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- Ability and willingness to travel to locations in the community, as part of the PWP role
- Recourse to public funds.
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education/Qualifications Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree OR Evidence of ability to study at graduate or post-graduate level
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problems
- Experience of delivering interventions to people with Mental Health issues
- Experience of evaluation of the outcomes of interventions used in role
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Ability to function well as part of a multi - disciplinary team
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out Mental Health risk assessments within scope of practice
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Talking Therapies model and application to treat common Mental Health conditions
- Knowledge of the impact of physical conditions on aspects of Mental Health
Training
Essential
- Able to integrate training into practice
Other
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- Ability and willingness to travel to locations in the community, as part of the PWP role
- Recourse to public funds.
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
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
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South East Essex
Southend, Castle Point, Rayleigh & Rochford
SS4 1RB
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
