Job summary
Havering Talking Therapies is looking for a Senior PWP, to join our exceptional high standard IAPT service.
Havering Talking Therapies is a excellent NELFT - IAPT service to work in - it offers clinicians professional development, flexible working and extensive in-house CPD training. Havering Talking therapies is a high standard performance service where clinical supervision is at its best, with all the professional support offered to the successful candidate.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Havering Talking Therapies Improving Access to Psychological Service for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the senior management team.
The post holder will hold an accredited Post Graduate Certificate, Diploma or accredited Top-Up Certificate in Low Intensity CBT based interventions.
Havering Talking Therapies is a excellent NELFT IAPT service to work in - it offers clinicians professional development, flexible working and extensive in-house CPD training. Havering Talking therapies is a high standard performance service where clinical supervision is at its best, with all the professional support offered to the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work. These are the 5Ps: o Putting people firsto Prioritising qualityo Being progressive, innovative and continually improveo Being professional and honesto Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choice
The post holder will also provide 70% of case management, clinical supervision and line management to Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) and Qualified PWPs under the direction of the Havering IAPT PWP Lead.
Besides offering clinical, case, clinical skills and line management supervision to trainee and Qualified PWPs, you will also offer 30% evidence-based self-help interventions to individuals and groups through telephone, face-to-face (including video) and computerised based programmes. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and may be called upon to work in various community settings.
A key role of the Senior PWP will be to initiate, monitor and co-ordinate the service's outreach initiatives. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to engage stakeholders and attend Special Interest Groups to support the service in developing strategies to increase access for the treatment of common mental health problems and alsoaccess in hard to reach groups.
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 focussing 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).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post seeks qualified, skilled and experienced IAPT PWPs, Low Intensity Workers or Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Workers who are enthusiastic and excited by the development of IAPT services, the progression of low intensity interventionsand the prospect of helping colleagues develop innovative practice through training.
The post holder will also provide case management, clinical supervision and line management to Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) and Qualified PWPs under the direction of the Havering IAPT PWP Lead.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, undertaking Outreach, using interpreters when necessary and may be called upon to work in various community settings.
A key role of the Senior PWP will be to initiate, monitor and co-ordinate the service's outreach initiatives. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to engage stakeholders and attend Special Interest Groups to support the service in developing strategies to increase access for the treatment of common mental health problems and alsoaccess in hard to reach groups.
This post seeks qualified, skilled and experienced IAPT PWPs, Low Intensity Workers or Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Workers who are enthusiastic and excited by the development of IAPT services, the progression of low intensity interventionsand the prospect of helping colleagues develop innovative practice through training.The post holder will hold an accredited Post Graduate Certificate, Diploma or accredited Top-Up Certificate in Low Intensity CBT based interventions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post seeks qualified, skilled and experienced IAPT PWPs, Low Intensity Workers or Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Workers who are enthusiastic and excited by the development of IAPT services, the progression of low intensity interventionsand the prospect of helping colleagues develop innovative practice through training.
The post holder will also provide case management, clinical supervision and line management to Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) and Qualified PWPs under the direction of the Havering IAPT PWP Lead.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, undertaking Outreach, using interpreters when necessary and may be called upon to work in various community settings.
A key role of the Senior PWP will be to initiate, monitor and co-ordinate the service's outreach initiatives. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to engage stakeholders and attend Special Interest Groups to support the service in developing strategies to increase access for the treatment of common mental health problems and alsoaccess in hard to reach groups.
This post seeks qualified, skilled and experienced IAPT PWPs, Low Intensity Workers or Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Workers who are enthusiastic and excited by the development of IAPT services, the progression of low intensity interventionsand the prospect of helping colleagues develop innovative practice through training.The post holder will hold an accredited Post Graduate Certificate, Diploma or accredited Top-Up Certificate in Low Intensity CBT based interventions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IAPT Low Intensity Worker/Psychological Well Being Practitioner Qualification
Desirable
- IAPT Certificate in PWP Case Management Supervision Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and ability to provide mentor/supervisor role
- Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals
Desirable
- Experience of conducting audits
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions
Skills & competencies
Essential
- Models of assessment, screening, referral, record-keeping and evidence-based brief psychological intervention
- Ability to conduct suicide risk assessment
- Demonstrate understanding of the IAPT stepped care model
- Ability to liaise and network with a wide range of organizations and members of the public
Desirable
- Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IAPT Low Intensity Worker/Psychological Well Being Practitioner Qualification
Desirable
- IAPT Certificate in PWP Case Management Supervision Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and ability to provide mentor/supervisor role
- Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals
Desirable
- Experience of conducting audits
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions
Skills & competencies
Essential
- Models of assessment, screening, referral, record-keeping and evidence-based brief psychological intervention
- Ability to conduct suicide risk assessment
- Demonstrate understanding of the IAPT stepped care model
- Ability to liaise and network with a wide range of organizations and members of the public
Desirable
- Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques
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).
