Job summary
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
Main duties of the job
Inclusion are delighted to be supporting the new role of Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP). We are advertising for several full-time trainee MHWPs, with the required training course planned to start in January 2023.
Over the 12 month training period individuals will attend study at Edge Hill University (in person and remote learning) as well as spending time working clinically in a substance misuse service. These are exciting roles created by HEE and NHSE/I to support the transformation of community mental health services. Your training will be fully funded, and you will be eligible for a full-time qualified permanent position on completion of the training course. In return, we ask that you commit to staying with us for at least two years after you qualify.
The substance misuse services are based in:
- Inclusion Visions Thurrock: 65-67 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5HJ, United Kingdom
- One Recovery Bucks: Walton Street, Aylesbury HP21 7QP, United Kingdom
- Inclusion Recovery Hampshire: Orion Centre, Dunsbury Way, Havant PO9 5BG, United Kingdom
- Inclusion Isle of Wight: 102 Carisbrooke Road, Newport PO30 1DB, United Kingdom
- Telford STaRS: Whitechapel House, Whitechapel Way, Telford TF2 9FN, United Kingdon
In order to start the training programme, successful applicants need to be able to start employment in January 2023.
Please note that we are expecting a high level of interest in these roles and will close the advert once sufficient applications have been received.
During the 12 months training this role will be paid at band 4 AFC. On successful completion of training the role will move to a band 5 position and offered as a permanent post.
About us
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.
We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.
We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.
Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work in a defined substance misuse service and work within a specific location, whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.
These posts are suitable for graduates (e.g. psychology) and non-graduates, who have the right personal qualities. As a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a community mental health team, supporting people to receive the right care and delivering psychologically informed interventions. The role includes care coordination on qualification.
During the one-year graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training, you will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills to employ wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for serious mental health problems for adults individually and in groups, with specific focus on clients who are or have been affected by substance misuse problems.
These interventions may include:
- Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure using the "GOALS" programme
- Problem-solving
- Improving sleep
- Recognising and managing emotions
- Guided self-help for bulimia and binge-eating
- Confidence building
- Support with medicines management
Key responsibilities
As a trainee MHWP you will, under supervision,
- Work within a substance misuse service when not completing the programme of study.
- Complete all aspects of the taught programme of study and progress successfully through all aspects of appraisal related to this.
- Develop and practice psychologically-informed interventions (not therapy) under supervision, with adults in our service and our communities.
- Support collaborative care and treatment packages, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Develop caring, supportive and empathic relationships with people using our services who may be in significant distress alongside guiding towards partner services which may benefit them or their families/carers.
- You will need to have flexibility and adaptability and a passion for working with adults with severe mental health problems. Additionally, you may have some knowledge of substance misuse work and feel passionate about supporting this client group.
The trainee mental health wellbeing practitioner posts are training positions. Progression into a permanent contract is subject to passing the course.
See attached detailed job description and person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work in a defined substance misuse service and work within a specific location, whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.
These posts are suitable for graduates (e.g. psychology) and non-graduates, who have the right personal qualities. As a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a community mental health team, supporting people to receive the right care and delivering psychologically informed interventions. The role includes care coordination on qualification.
During the one-year graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training, you will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills to employ wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for serious mental health problems for adults individually and in groups, with specific focus on clients who are or have been affected by substance misuse problems.
These interventions may include:
- Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure using the "GOALS" programme
- Problem-solving
- Improving sleep
- Recognising and managing emotions
- Guided self-help for bulimia and binge-eating
- Confidence building
- Support with medicines management
Key responsibilities
As a trainee MHWP you will, under supervision,
- Work within a substance misuse service when not completing the programme of study.
- Complete all aspects of the taught programme of study and progress successfully through all aspects of appraisal related to this.
- Develop and practice psychologically-informed interventions (not therapy) under supervision, with adults in our service and our communities.
- Support collaborative care and treatment packages, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Develop caring, supportive and empathic relationships with people using our services who may be in significant distress alongside guiding towards partner services which may benefit them or their families/carers.
- You will need to have flexibility and adaptability and a passion for working with adults with severe mental health problems. Additionally, you may have some knowledge of substance misuse work and feel passionate about supporting this client group.
The trainee mental health wellbeing practitioner posts are training positions. Progression into a permanent contract is subject to passing the course.
See attached detailed job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Batchelors degree at 2:2 in any subject for entry to Postgraduate route
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at academic Level 5 for entry to the Graduate Certificate route
Desirable
- Qualification in substance misuse / Addiction studies / Community health - BBV's / RCGP
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Batchelors degree at 2:2 in any subject for entry to Postgraduate route
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at academic Level 5 for entry to the Graduate Certificate route
Desirable
- Qualification in substance misuse / Addiction studies / Community health - BBV's / RCGP
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).
