UCL Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2024

Job summary

***Please: - ONLY successful UCL applicants apply through the NELFT Trac system ****

  • The Trainee PWP role in Havering IAPT service is in association with UCL - please apply directly to their job application portal.
  • Once you are successful at the first stage, you will be asked to complete a application via TRAC at the second stage.

Many thanks

Hannah Murphy (PWP Team Lead)

DR Laura Fontaine (Havering IAPT Clinical Lead)

This is a training role within the Improving Access To Psychological Therapies Programme - Havering IAPT Service. The post-holder will work within the IAPT service providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.

Havering IAPT is one of the best performing IAPT services in London for PWP trainees - with 99% of trainees completing their course and receiving holistic support required to be the best they can be as a qualified PWP!

With over 90% of trainees choosing to stay on with our service!

The training post will equip the post - holder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self- management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post- holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by UCL university, as specified within National Low Intensity curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.

Main duties of the job

This is a training role within the Improving Access To Psychological Therapies Programme - Havering IAPT Service. The post-holder will work within the IAPT service providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip the post - holder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self- management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post- holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by UCL university, as specified within National Low Intensity curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.

About us

Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £3,899 and a maximum payment of £4,968 per annum pro rata).

COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

395-HV352-23-C

Job locations

Petersfield Centre

Harold Hill

Romford

RM3 9PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Recruitment is via the UCL website ONLY at the following link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught-degrees/low-intensity-cognitive-behavioural-interventions-common-mental-health-problems-pg Recruitment opens at 10am on Thursday 25th April and close at 10am on Monday 13th May.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Recruitment is via the UCL website ONLY at the following link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught-degrees/low-intensity-cognitive-behavioural-interventions-common-mental-health-problems-pg Recruitment opens at 10am on Thursday 25th April and close at 10am on Monday 13th May.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.

Person Specification

From specified talent pool

Essential

  • From specified talent pool
Person Specification

From specified talent pool

Essential

  • From specified talent pool

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

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Petersfield Centre

Harold Hill

Romford

RM3 9PB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Petersfield Centre

Harold Hill

Romford

RM3 9PB


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

PWP Team Lead

Hannah Murphy

hannah.murphy@nelft.nhs.uk

03003001554

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

395-HV352-23-C

Job locations

Petersfield Centre

Harold Hill

Romford

RM3 9PB


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