Job summary
TalkPlus is a high achieving, well-established Long-Term Conditions
(LTC) NHS Talking Therapies, committed to improving health and well being, tackling
inequalities and providing high quality service.
Our dedicated Psychological Well-being Practitioners offer a range of
psychological therapies & services to treat and support people in their
recovery. Talkplus is committed to developing staff to reach their full
potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for Trainee Psychological
Wellbeing Practitioners (Trainee PWP).
For successful applications, interview will be held on the 10th & 11th January 2024 face to face.
If we receive a very high volume of applications, we may close the advert early.
Main duties of the job
This is a training role within the Improving
Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (NHS Talking Therapies). The post-holder will work
within the NHS Talking Therapies service providing high volume, low intensity interventions
whilst undertaking a programme of training at Reading University for this role. The training post will equip the postholder
to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management
interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The
post-holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by The
University as specified within National Low Intensity curriculum and work in
the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed
skills
The post holder will work with people with
different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and
should be committed to equal opportunities.
This
is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies programme and the trainee will take an
active role in the service.
Once qualified (verification agreed) the
Trainee PWP post will be upgraded to a band 5.
About us
TalkPlus is a service provided by North Hampshire Urgent Care.
North Hampshire Urgent Care is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society, led by a Management Council with a majority of GP members.
We pride ourselves on being caring, safe and responsive, offering excellent mental health services to our CCG localities; we work to constantly improve the quality of care we provide and expect our staff to commit to and demonstrate these values.
The post holder will report to the Lead PWP and Senior PWPs and will work closely with the TalkPlus Team and Primary Care Teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. CLINICAL
- Accept
referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
- Assess and support people with a
common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
- Undertakes patient-centred
assessments which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and
or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
- Make
decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments
referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service
or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons
treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
- Provide a range of information
and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological
treatments. This will include 1-1 guided self-help via face to face,
telephone, video or instant messaging as well as computerised CBT. To also
co-facilitate guided self-help via courses with qualified PWPs.
- Adhere to an agreed number of
clinical sessions per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure
treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
- Attend multi-disciplinary
meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
- Complete all requirements
relating to data collection within the service.
- Keep coherent records of all
clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and
clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
- Work closely with other members
of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in
place to maintain a stepped care approach.
- To liaise and refer to other
mental health agencies as and when required.
- Assess and integrate issues
surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process, working
alongside employment advisors within the service.
- To operate at all times from an
inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects
diversity.
2. TRAINING AND
SUPERVISION
- Attend
and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post
including practical, academic and practice based assessments.
- Apply
learning from the training programme in practice
- Receive
supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet
the required standards.
- Prepare
and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to
clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and
scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical
governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are
delivered.
- Respond
to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical
practice.
- Engage in and respond to personal
development supervision to improve competencies and clinical practice.
- To partake in live supervision
(shadowing) with qualified practitioners and to reflect on personal as
well as others practice to aid development and meet university
competencies.
3. PROFESSIONAL
- Ensure
the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any
regulating bodies, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines
set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service
Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
- Ensure
that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
- Ensure clear objectives are
identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular
basis as part of continuing professional development.
- Participate in individual performance
reviews and respond to agreed objectives.
- Keep up to date all records in
relation to Continuous Professional Development and maintain up to date
knowledge of service developments.
- Attend relevant
conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
- To work towards Accredited status
as from June 2022 it is a mandatory part of employment for Qualified
PWPs to register for Accreditation with either the British Psychological
Society (BPS) or the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural
Psychologists (BABCP). The cost of this registration is met by the
individual staff member and will be required as part of maintaining their
contract of employment.
4.
GENERAL
- To
contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
- To
maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies
and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
- All
employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety
and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
- All
employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that
information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate,
confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and
Security and Confidentiality Policies.
- All
employees have a responsibility to prevent abuse and neglect and report
concerns.
- It is
the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official
position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business
or other interests in the course of their official duties.
- This
Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be
reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service
development.
For further details please see the full job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. CLINICAL
- Accept
referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
- Assess and support people with a
common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
- Undertakes patient-centred
assessments which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and
or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
- Make
decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments
referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service
or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons
treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
- Provide a range of information
and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological
treatments. This will include 1-1 guided self-help via face to face,
telephone, video or instant messaging as well as computerised CBT. To also
co-facilitate guided self-help via courses with qualified PWPs.
- Adhere to an agreed number of
clinical sessions per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure
treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
- Attend multi-disciplinary
meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
- Complete all requirements
relating to data collection within the service.
- Keep coherent records of all
clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and
clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
- Work closely with other members
of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in
place to maintain a stepped care approach.
- To liaise and refer to other
mental health agencies as and when required.
- Assess and integrate issues
surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process, working
alongside employment advisors within the service.
- To operate at all times from an
inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects
diversity.
2. TRAINING AND
SUPERVISION
- Attend
and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post
including practical, academic and practice based assessments.
- Apply
learning from the training programme in practice
- Receive
supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet
the required standards.
- Prepare
and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to
clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and
scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical
governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are
delivered.
- Respond
to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical
practice.
- Engage in and respond to personal
development supervision to improve competencies and clinical practice.
- To partake in live supervision
(shadowing) with qualified practitioners and to reflect on personal as
well as others practice to aid development and meet university
competencies.
3. PROFESSIONAL
- Ensure
the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any
regulating bodies, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines
set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service
Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
- Ensure
that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
- Ensure clear objectives are
identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular
basis as part of continuing professional development.
- Participate in individual performance
reviews and respond to agreed objectives.
- Keep up to date all records in
relation to Continuous Professional Development and maintain up to date
knowledge of service developments.
- Attend relevant
conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
- To work towards Accredited status
as from June 2022 it is a mandatory part of employment for Qualified
PWPs to register for Accreditation with either the British Psychological
Society (BPS) or the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural
Psychologists (BABCP). The cost of this registration is met by the
individual staff member and will be required as part of maintaining their
contract of employment.
4.
GENERAL
- To
contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
- To
maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies
and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
- All
employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety
and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
- All
employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that
information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate,
confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and
Security and Confidentiality Policies.
- All
employees have a responsibility to prevent abuse and neglect and report
concerns.
- It is
the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official
position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business
or other interests in the course of their official duties.
- This
Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be
reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service
development.
For further details please see the full job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK 2.2 Honours degree (post graduate route)
- or
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or the equivalent (undergraduate route)
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting preferably with those with mental health problems for at least 2 years
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service with agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Training and Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to attend a one day per week at training course
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- Able to integrate training into practice
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- The ability to travel to locations throughout the catchment area
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK 2.2 Honours degree (post graduate route)
- or
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or the equivalent (undergraduate route)
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting preferably with those with mental health problems for at least 2 years
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service with agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Training and Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to attend a one day per week at training course
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- Able to integrate training into practice
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- The ability to travel to locations throughout the catchment area
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
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.
