Job summary
This exciting role has been developed to support patient
care and NHS service delivery. It is for this reason that the training and
salary are being supported with public funds and we would ask you to apply to
only one Trust and one Higher Education Institution (HEI). Multiple
applications can disrupt service delivery and undermine clinical delivery and
patient care.
If you are a
highly organised and motivated individual with a commitment to the NHS and
patient care then we would welcome your application to study for the
professional role of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. Successful
candidates will be trained to deliver Low Intensity Psychological
Interventions, which are the cornerstone of NHS Talking Therapies Services
(formally known as IAPT).
When completing your application please be as accurate as
possible and provide up-to-date information and reference details in order that
your application can be processed in a timely manner. We would remind you only to apply to one Trust and one
HEI. Multiple applications can disrupt service delivery and undermine clinical
delivery and patient care.
If your application is successful you will be required to attend a
University assessment on either 6th or 7th November, you
must be available to attend this to continue through the application process.
If you are successful you will be invited to interview with our service on
either Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th or Thursday 14th
December.
Main duties of the job
The programme of learning is delivered jointly between
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) and the
University of Birmingham (UoB). If successful the post holder will be required
to attend a minimum of 1 day teaching, undertake 1 day of self-directed study
and provide 3 days of clinical practice per week offering assessment and low
intensity treatment to patients presenting with common mental health problems
such as depression and anxiety. The postholder will receive appropriate support
throughout their training journey.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role has been developed to support patient care and
NHS service delivery. The post holder will be a trainee within an NHS Talking
Therapies Service (formally known as IAPT services), which will be delivering high
volume, low intensity interventions and will assist in improving services for
clients with a range of common mental health disorders, particularly anxiety
and depression, within a stepped care framework that is equitable, non-stigmatising,
accessible, responsive to local need and available to people aged 16 years and
over.
The post
holder will be expected to work with people with different cultural
backgrounds, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities.
The post
holder will be expected to undertake professional training in low intensity
psychological interventions alongside the delivery of psychological therapies
as part of the Stepped Care Model. Working
at Step 2 the postholder will learn and deliver Step 2 cognitively informed
interventions.
As an
employed learner, the post holder will attend university training in accordance
with academic requirements of professional training and will undertake clinical
activities and log these to demonstrate learning as commensurate with an
applied programme of study.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role has been developed to support patient care and
NHS service delivery. The post holder will be a trainee within an NHS Talking
Therapies Service (formally known as IAPT services), which will be delivering high
volume, low intensity interventions and will assist in improving services for
clients with a range of common mental health disorders, particularly anxiety
and depression, within a stepped care framework that is equitable, non-stigmatising,
accessible, responsive to local need and available to people aged 16 years and
over.
The post
holder will be expected to work with people with different cultural
backgrounds, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities.
The post
holder will be expected to undertake professional training in low intensity
psychological interventions alongside the delivery of psychological therapies
as part of the Stepped Care Model. Working
at Step 2 the postholder will learn and deliver Step 2 cognitively informed
interventions.
As an
employed learner, the post holder will attend university training in accordance
with academic requirements of professional training and will undertake clinical
activities and log these to demonstrate learning as commensurate with an
applied programme of study.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation and able to work under pressure
- Highly developed organisational skills
- Strong communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to be self-reflective and use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- To be an active agent in own self-care
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- M Level Study (Postgraduate) Route: Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or equivalent, for example, a registered nurse or allied health professional or H Level Study (Graduate) Certificate Route: If you do not have a degree you may study at H level and you will require at least 2 advanced level GCEs or equivalent, such as a BTEC, (GNVQ or NVQ at levels 3 or 4)
- For those applicants whose first language is not English, or for those whose first degree was not taught in English, the minimum requirements for TOEFL/IELTS are: 100 for internet-based TOEFL with no less than 23 in any band, 600 for paper-based TOEFL (TWE4) or 7.0 for IELTS with no less than 6.5 in any band
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months of direct clinical experience of working with people who have common mental health problems and may have a physical health condition; this may be one-to-one or in a group setting or 3 years part-time voluntary experience with an established charity (such as MIND, Samaritans) offering interventions to people experiencing common mental health issues
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services delivering low intensity interventions both one to one and groups
- Worked in a service where agreed targets/KPIs are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Evidence of working in the local community
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to attend to learning and apply in practice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation and able to work under pressure
- Highly developed organisational skills
- Strong communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to be self-reflective and use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- To be an active agent in own self-care
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- M Level Study (Postgraduate) Route: Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or equivalent, for example, a registered nurse or allied health professional or H Level Study (Graduate) Certificate Route: If you do not have a degree you may study at H level and you will require at least 2 advanced level GCEs or equivalent, such as a BTEC, (GNVQ or NVQ at levels 3 or 4)
- For those applicants whose first language is not English, or for those whose first degree was not taught in English, the minimum requirements for TOEFL/IELTS are: 100 for internet-based TOEFL with no less than 23 in any band, 600 for paper-based TOEFL (TWE4) or 7.0 for IELTS with no less than 6.5 in any band
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months of direct clinical experience of working with people who have common mental health problems and may have a physical health condition; this may be one-to-one or in a group setting or 3 years part-time voluntary experience with an established charity (such as MIND, Samaritans) offering interventions to people experiencing common mental health issues
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services delivering low intensity interventions both one to one and groups
- Worked in a service where agreed targets/KPIs are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Evidence of working in the local community
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to attend to learning and apply in practice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
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).
