Job summary
We have a permanent full time (1.00) post, based in Newport.
The NHS across Wales is transforming, and leading the way in delivering system-wide improvements is Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), in south-east Wales. An exciting range of opportunities has been developed in line with our innovative Clinical Futures Model and you could be joining ABUHB at a truly once in a generation era. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team as we pioneer new ways of delivering health services across the Gwent area.
The development of a Psychological Well-being Practitioner (PWP) Service is the first of its kind in Wales, with the people of Gwent being able to access timely assessment of their mental health needs within a Primary Care setting.
Main duties of the job
Attached to GP practices across Gwent, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners will be integrated into primary care multi-disciplinary teams within a dedicated geographical area promoting place based working. This means that you will be at the forefront of service delivery to enhance the support offered to those citizens experiencing mental health difficulties of low severity. Note that the our PWP service is different to that offered elsewhere in the UK and so if invited for interview, candidates are encouraged to make contact to understand the differences.
You will offer a mental health assessment, signposting and community connection, and referral to the Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS), where appropriate; some limited follow up may be required. You may also design and implement brief group interventions to meet local needs where such interventions are not currently available.
We are seeking to appoint people who have relevant the experience and/or qualifications and have worked in a mental health support setting. Equally important, is a high level of enthusiasm, motivation and a passion to make a real difference to make this initiative a success. You should be able to work well within teams and foster good working relationships, as well as being able to develop positive therapeutic relationships with people experiencing mental health issues.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Qualifications, Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
- BPS Accredited PWP qualification (PG Certificate), or equivalent qualification/experience resulting in a good understanding of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Model
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Paid post graduate work providing assessment of common mental health difficulties
- Paid post graduate work providing evidence-based treatment for common mental health difficulties
- Evidence of receiving regular Clinical Supervision in relation to low intensity interventions
- Experience in providing written clinical communication (e.g. referral letters/reports)
Desirable
- Working in IAPT setting
- Experience of working within social care or welfare benefits system
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation and passion for your profession
- To work well within a team and foster good working relationships
- To develop positive therapeutic relationships with people experiencing mental health issues
- Ability to process large quantities of information whilst maintaining rapport with clients
- Computer literacy and ability to learn new IT systems
- Able to adapt clinical skills to working remotely (i.e. via telephone/video calls).
- To be reflective, whilst working with service users
- To work independently, reliably and consistently with a busy workload showing strong organisational skills
Desirable
- Any of the desirable abilities
Values
Essential
- People first & passion for improvement
- Personal responsibility & pride in work
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
Desirable
- Have access to own mode of transport
- Welsh speaking
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Qualifications, Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
- BPS Accredited PWP qualification (PG Certificate), or equivalent qualification/experience resulting in a good understanding of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Model
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Paid post graduate work providing assessment of common mental health difficulties
- Paid post graduate work providing evidence-based treatment for common mental health difficulties
- Evidence of receiving regular Clinical Supervision in relation to low intensity interventions
- Experience in providing written clinical communication (e.g. referral letters/reports)
Desirable
- Working in IAPT setting
- Experience of working within social care or welfare benefits system
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation and passion for your profession
- To work well within a team and foster good working relationships
- To develop positive therapeutic relationships with people experiencing mental health issues
- Ability to process large quantities of information whilst maintaining rapport with clients
- Computer literacy and ability to learn new IT systems
- Able to adapt clinical skills to working remotely (i.e. via telephone/video calls).
- To be reflective, whilst working with service users
- To work independently, reliably and consistently with a busy workload showing strong organisational skills
Desirable
- Any of the desirable abilities
Values
Essential
- People first & passion for improvement
- Personal responsibility & pride in work
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
Desirable
- Have access to own mode of transport
- Welsh speaking
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
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).
