Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Band 4)

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

The closing date is 16 December 2024

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Job summary

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - 5 posts

Salary: Band 4

Hours: 37.5

Contract: 12 months training contract

We currently have five exciting opportunities for Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) to join the NHS RDaSH Talking Therapies Service. The successful candidates will be allocated to work within one of the following teams: Doncaster (Core) team, Doncaster Long Term Conditions (LTC) team, North Lincolnshire team, or Rotherham team.

We are a well-established and high performing Talking Therapies Service, with the service originally being one of the national demonstration sites in 2006.

The service provides a wide range of evidence-based psychological interventions options, including: guided self-help, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), person-centred experiential therapy (PCET), interpersonal therapy (IPT) and Couples Therapy for Depression.

Successful applicants will undertake the Low Intensity Psychological Interventions Course at the University of Sheffield one day per week.

Service interviews to be held on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th January 2025.

If you are successful at first interview, you will then be offered a further interview with the University of Sheffield.

Main duties of the job

Whilst with the service, Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners will often be working independently within GP practices and community settings but under the supervision of an experienced practitioner and have the motivation and capacity to help develop the service and improve patient care. In particular you will help deliver and support the treatment of anxiety and depression in primary care using a range of evidence-based treatments including psycho-education and guided self-help, predominantly face-to-to-face, but also with a facility for group and computerised formats. You will receive regular case management and clinical supervision.

Applicants must embrace the core values of the organisation by demonstrating that they are:

  • Passionate
  • Reliable
  • Caring
  • Safe
  • Empowering and supportive
  • Open and transparent
  • Progressive

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Date posted

05 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLTT-088

Job locations

Cantley Health Centre

Middleham Road

Doncaster

DN4 6ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent experience to enable applicant to undertake post graduate study
  • Able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to attend and study the Post Graduate level Low Intensity Psychological Interventions course at Sheffield university on a part time basis for one year.

Desirable

  • Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy
  • Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
  • Demonstrates high standards in written communication

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Primary Care Services
  • Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time
  • Evidence of working in the local community
  • Knowledge and understanding of stepped care model
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent experience to enable applicant to undertake post graduate study
  • Able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to attend and study the Post Graduate level Low Intensity Psychological Interventions course at Sheffield university on a part time basis for one year.

Desirable

  • Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy
  • Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
  • Demonstrates high standards in written communication

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Primary Care Services
  • Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time
  • Evidence of working in the local community
  • Knowledge and understanding of stepped care model

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Cantley Health Centre

Middleham Road

Doncaster

DN4 6ED


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Cantley Health Centre

Middleham Road

Doncaster

DN4 6ED


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Doncaster Team Manager

Jennifer Mason

jennifer.mason1@nhs.net

03000211556

Date posted

05 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLTT-088

Job locations

Cantley Health Centre

Middleham Road

Doncaster

DN4 6ED


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