Job summary
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners - applications are now open. Come and join our friendly team at locations across Berkshire - (Newbury, Reading, Wokingham, WAM (Windsor, Ascot, Maidenhead), Bracknell and Slough).
We are a service that leads on innovation, boasting a robust preceptorship programme for our staff, allowing them to have a clear progression plan and develop in their career with us.
**As a Trainee PWP, your working week will be made up of a mix of University teaching days and in service clinical days. University days take place in person and via online teaching (please note this is subject to change and is at the discretion of the University of Reading).In service, in line with the national guidance, we will expect you to be working in the office to enhance your learning and training opportunities.You'll be primarily based at one of our 6 offices (as per the above locations) but please note where required, you will be expected to efficiently travel to other offices/locations across Berkshire.**
As part of this role, you will be attending a course at the Charlie Waller Institute, University of Reading which is due to start on 9th September. To be able to attend the course and ensure a smooth onboarding process, you will be required to complete your pre-employment checks by 30th August, allowing you to start with the Trust on 4th September. Additionally, the University of Reading requires confirmation of appropriate visas by 4th August 2024.
Main duties of the job
- You will be based as an employee within Berkshire Talking Therapies whilst attending Reading University, with a mixture of teaching days and service days.
- You will be required to undertake and pass the Talking Therapies PWP training, provided through the University of Reading and achieve the Postgraduate/Graduate Certificate in Evidence based Psychological Treatments as part of this role.
- Providing high volume, low intensity interventions using cognitive behavioural therapy for mild to moderate anxiety and depression
- Opportunities to support those with long term physical health conditions and those with employment issues, alongside our fantastic employment support team.
- On successful completion of the programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and behaviours relevant to employment as a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within Talking Therapies.
After successful completion of your Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Qualification, you will be required to apply for your PWP Registration through either the BPS or BABCP.
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 4 must haves for you to be considered for this role
- Evidence of vocational training or further study (level 5 upwards).
- Experience working with adults with mental health difficulties.
- Willing to work one 12-8pm shift per week (the rest either 8-4pm or 9-5pm, no late shifts on Fridays).
- Willing to work in the office and able to travel to other locations as needed.
Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- One of the only Talking Therapies services to offer a preceptorship programme for career progression.
- A leading service on digital therapy.
- Yearly training opportunities once qualified - for example working with long term physical health conditions.
We also welcome those who can offer therapy in other languages, although this is not essential for this role.
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today and we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Interviews will be held on 11th and 12th of June 2024.
Please note, if you submit a successful application, you will be expected to be available on the 11th and 12th ofJune for interview.
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: Chloe Buttery on0300 365 2000 or email: chloe.buttery@berkshire.nhs.ukwholl 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 4 must haves for you to be considered for this role
- Evidence of vocational training or further study (level 5 upwards).
- Experience working with adults with mental health difficulties.
- Willing to work one 12-8pm shift per week (the rest either 8-4pm or 9-5pm, no late shifts on Fridays).
- Willing to work in the office and able to travel to other locations as needed.
Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- One of the only Talking Therapies services to offer a preceptorship programme for career progression.
- A leading service on digital therapy.
- Yearly training opportunities once qualified - for example working with long term physical health conditions.
We also welcome those who can offer therapy in other languages, although this is not essential for this role.
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today and we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Interviews will be held on 11th and 12th of June 2024.
Please note, if you submit a successful application, you will be expected to be available on the 11th and 12th ofJune for interview.
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: Chloe Buttery on0300 365 2000 or email: chloe.buttery@berkshire.nhs.ukwholl 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
- Evidence of vocational training or further study (successful study at level 5 or above required)
- Able to complete academic components of the course
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
- Degree in related field
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of adequate and relevant experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties
- Experience of working in or with a diverse or multi cultural community
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
Desirable
- Evidence of assessing/treating/working with adults with Mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working with refugees/ asylum seekers
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector including in housing, employment or debt services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of the IAPT programme
Desirable
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out 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
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Additional Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills
- 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
- To work flexibly within and outside of office hours
Desirable
- Car driver with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
- Fluent in languages other than English
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Evidence of vocational training or further study (successful study at level 5 or above required)
- Able to complete academic components of the course
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
- Degree in related field
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of adequate and relevant experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties
- Experience of working in or with a diverse or multi cultural community
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
Desirable
- Evidence of assessing/treating/working with adults with Mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working with refugees/ asylum seekers
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector including in housing, employment or debt services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of the IAPT programme
Desirable
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out 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
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Additional Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills
- 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
- To work flexibly within and outside of office hours
Desirable
- Car driver with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
- 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
