Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A PAY REVIEW PENDING
You
will join an experienced and well supported team working to maintain DHC Talking
Therapies excellent reputation within Surrey. You will be providing high volume
low intensity interventions. You will have the opportunity to have
a mix of virtual and on site work, including face to face, video/telephone, workshops
and computerised CBT appointments across your week.
You will receive high level case
management, clinical skills and group supervision, as well as regular line
management, daily duty support and excellent CPD opportunities (e.g. LTC top up
training, supervision training). You will be part of the service membership to
The CBT Resource, which offers access to a wealth of recorded and live CPD
opportunities to maintain your yearly accreditation, as well as supporting your
clinical development.
You will have the opportunity to
develop your clinical and leadership skills depending on your career goals.
This is supported through a structure preceptorship plan. You will be fully
supported to pursue skills development and career progression, and we offer a
range of opportunities within and outside of the PWP role.
We
understand that work life balance is important, therefore there is opportunity
for an agreed flexible working pattern.
Read through our attached document The PWP role at DHC Talking Therapies
for more information and employee testimonials.
Main duties of the job
For
this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
- A
qualification from an adult IAPT low intensity course for PWPs, accredited
by the BPS.
- Working
towards or received accreditation with the BABCP or BPS.
- Experience
of completing assessments and low intensity interventions with people who
have experienced a mental health difficulties, preferably in primary care.
- An
ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own
personal and professional development and in supervision.
- Have
a suitable and safe working environment to work from home part of the week.
- Skills
to manage your own workload under pressure and meet agreed targets.
- Excellent
communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and develop
a good rapport with clients.
- An
ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
-
A positive can do attitude
and the commitment to support the mental health and wellbeing of Surrey residents.
About us
DHC Talking Therapies is a patient
focused and pro-active community-based provider with strong links to both GPs
and our colleagues in DHC's physical health services. We have an
excellent reputation for a quality and well run service with great recovery
rates as well as great Clinical supervision and CPD. We have a strong
commitment to delivering high quality community-oriented services, and to
working in partnership with service users, carers, health and social care
agencies and voluntary agencies.
You will
be part of a supportive and experienced team, covering a range of modalities,
who value staff wellbeing and development.
Benefits
- We provide opportunities for training and career development.
- Membership of the NHS pension scheme
- Access to the service membership to The CBT Resource
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a role within the
Talking Therapies service (previously IAPT). The post-holder will work within DHC
Talking Therapies providing high volume low-intensity interventions which will
be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management
interventions for clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
The post holder will work
with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters
when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a role within the
Talking Therapies service (previously IAPT). The post-holder will work within DHC
Talking Therapies providing high volume low-intensity interventions which will
be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management
interventions for clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
The post holder will work
with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters
when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
Person Specification
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have a common mental health condition
- Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Low Intensity interventions and their use in treating common mental health problems
- 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
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Experience of delivering interventions in a variety of formats including Groups, telephone, face to face and online.
- Experience of supporting a champion role and raising awareness for communities less likely to access the service.
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation to deliver great patient care
- 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
- Car driver and ability and willingness to travel to locations
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from an adult low-intensity course for PWPs, accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- BABCP Accredited PWP or in the process of applying
Desirable
- Low Intensity LTC training from an approved course
Person Specification
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have a common mental health condition
- Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Low Intensity interventions and their use in treating common mental health problems
- 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
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Experience of delivering interventions in a variety of formats including Groups, telephone, face to face and online.
- Experience of supporting a champion role and raising awareness for communities less likely to access the service.
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation to deliver great patient care
- 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
- Car driver and ability and willingness to travel to locations
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from an adult low-intensity course for PWPs, accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- BABCP Accredited PWP or in the process of applying
Desirable
- Low Intensity LTC training from an approved course
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
