Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Qualified)

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Qualified)

This is a permanent full time post. The Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner will work within Waltham Forest talking Therapies(IAPT) providing high volume low intensity interventions which will include cognitive behavioural theory and practice through the provision of 6 sessions of guided self-help by both face-face and telephone. The successful candidate will hold university degree in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness: for example, a degree in psychology, health or social sciences AND a qualification from a recognised, accredited, post graduate PWP training programme.The successful candidate will also have experience of working with mental health service users in an IAPT service in the NHS or voluntary sectorThey will be able to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health and mental health problems and an understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Theory and Therapy.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the post:

To assist with the provision of information/self-help material and support for self-help groups, under the supervision of a qualified mental health practitioner.
To assess and support people with common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery
To make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering IAPT referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or step the client up to high intensity or secondary care
To provide a range of information and support for evidence based low intensity psychological treatments which will include guided self-help, computerised CBT. This may be face-face, telephone or via other media
To contribute to programmes and groups involving the self-help and self-management of common mental health conditions programmes
To actively make use of clinical supervision for all client-related tasks in order
To review and improve the effectiveness of interventions offered.
To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

About us

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.

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.

This post includes HCAS for Outer London - 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

31 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata (plus HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

395-PP013-25

Job locations

South Forest Centre, Thorne Close, Leytonstone, London E11 4HU

Waltham Forest

E11 4HU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

Use of AI

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course)

Desirable

Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

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.

Desirable

Experience of working in Primary Care Services
Evidence of working in the local community

Appropriate Registration

Essential

Evidence of BABCP/ BPS registration required for role

Desirable

Application for registration in progress

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course)

Desirable

Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

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.

Desirable

Experience of working in Primary Care Services
Evidence of working in the local community

Appropriate Registration

Essential

Evidence of BABCP/ BPS registration required for role

Desirable

Application for registration in progress

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).

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