Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY - This post is open to Berkshire Healthcare NHS Employees Only
A Monday-Friday working pattern is just one of the attractions of a PWP Team Lead role with NHS Berkshire Talking Therapies.
We are looking for two qualified Band 6 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Team Leads to join our friendly team. We cover six localities across the county, all within about 40 minutes of our central hubs in Bracknell and Reading and you will be supporting multiple localities. These will be permanent posts.
We are a Talking Therapies service that leads on innovation, boasting a preceptorship programme for our staff, allowing them to have a clear progression plan and develop in their career with us.
Main duties of the job
- Providing high-volume, low-intensity interventions using cognitive behavioural therapy for mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
- The opportunity to work closely with the Step 2 Quality and Training lead to support the clinical caseloads of the PWPs through case management and clinical supervision, and manage their workloads through Line Management Supervision in order to assist the PWP Team Co-ordinator to manage waiting lists and capacity within the low intensity service.
- Opportunities to support those with long-term health conditions and those with employment issues alongside our fantastic employment support team.
- Opportunities to support a diverse population of patients.
- Supporting the facilitation of group sessions.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Post graduate certificate in evidence based psychological treatments (IAPT pathways)
- Registered with BABCP or BPS for PWP Accreditation. (Please note this is now a standard requirement of all IAPT services) https://www.babcp.com/PWP/How-to-apply
- IAPT Supervisor trained.
- Willing to work one 12-8pm shift per week (the rest either 8-4pm or 9-5pm, no late shifts on Fridays).
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Kimberly Bosley-Wright, on 03003652000 or email: kimberly.bosley-wright@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Post graduate certificate in evidence based psychological treatments (IAPT pathways)
- Registered with BABCP or BPS for PWP Accreditation. (Please note this is now a standard requirement of all IAPT services) https://www.babcp.com/PWP/How-to-apply
- IAPT Supervisor trained.
- Willing to work one 12-8pm shift per week (the rest either 8-4pm or 9-5pm, no late shifts on Fridays).
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Kimberly Bosley-Wright, on 03003652000 or email: kimberly.bosley-wright@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Post graduate certificate in evidence based psychological treatments (NHS Talking Therapies pathways)
- Post graduate certificate involving mental health and primary care
- CBT training with extensive experience in primary care
- Completion of NHS Talking Therapies supervisors training course
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology degree
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Accredited/registered PWP with the BABCP or BPS
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Post graduate certificate in evidence based psychological treatments (NHS Talking Therapies pathways)
- Post graduate certificate involving mental health and primary care
- CBT training with extensive experience in primary care
- Completion of NHS Talking Therapies supervisors training course
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology degree
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Accredited/registered PWP with the BABCP or BPS
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of 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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
