Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Focus as a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, working in our NHS Hull Talking Therapies Service.
This is a full-time training contract comprising of four days per week in service and one day per week of training at the University of Sheffield. Successful completion of the course will lead to a Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions and a permanent contract with Focus as a High Intensity Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
The training year will quip you with the essential skills needed to deliver assessments and NICE recommended, evidence-based treatments. Once qualified as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will gain access to further career development and progression opportunities throughout your career with Focus.
The starting salary is NHS Band 4 whilst training, rising to NHS Band 5 on successful completion of the qualification.
Recruitment for the post includes a two-stage interview process. If successful at first interview stage with Focus, you will be invited to a second-stage interview with the University of Sheffield. The second-stage interview will include a role-play.
First-stage interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th January 2025 online. An information session for all shortlisted candidates will also be held on Thursday 9th January 2025 from 2.00pm to 3.30pm online. Links will be sent once shortlisting has been concluded.
Main duties of the job
As part of our Low Intensity CBT Team, you will provide a range of evidence-based low intensity interventions to patients presenting with mild to moderate common mental health problems. Interventions will be provided one-to-one, either in-person, by telephone or online.
Alongside delivering interventions, you will attend regular case management supervision, clinical skills and line management supervision.
Our NHS Hull Talking Therapies service works with adults aged 18+ who are registered with a GP in Hull. As per the national NHS Talking Therapies framework, interventions will be delivered in line with the stepped-care approach, with patients being stepped-up to Step 3 high intensity interventions if required.
To be eligible to apply, you must provide evidence of previous study at degree level, have the ability to study at post-graduate level and have prior experience of working in a mental health or equivalent setting, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
About us
Since 1997, Focus has been a proud provider of talking therapies, counselling and training services to a wide range of public and private sector organisations across the Yorkshire and Humber region. We are a trusted provider of NHS Talking Therapies and help thousands of people each year to make positive changes in their lives and improve their health and wellbeing.
Our mission is simple - to change lives for the better. We strive for this in every interaction we have with each other, our patients, their families, communities and our business partners.
Our vision is a world inspired by human connection. We are a relationally-driven company and we believe that great relationships are central to a meaningful and fulfilling life and career.
Everything we do is underpinned by our values - integrity, compassion, purpose, dedication and innovation.
Join Focus and enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 28 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Company health scheme
- Blue Light Card
- 30% discount on Nuffield Health gym memberships
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Company sick pay
- Company laptop and phone
- Access to ongoing career development and training opportunities
- Company social events
If you share our mission, vision and values, we'd love to hear from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Accept referrals via agreed service protocols
- Assess clients for suitability for CBT. Where problems appear too complex and/or severe to be appropriate for trainee therapists, refer to the Senior Therapist: LI CBT for further advice
- Provide a range of low intensity interventions, including guided self-help, either face-to-face, over the telephone or via other media
- Adhere to agreed guidelines with regards to waiting times, number and frequency of sessions, review and discharge
- Attend clinical and/or multi-disciplinary meetings as required by the service
- Adhere to all requirements regarding data collection within the service
- Keep coherent records in line with service requirements
Training & Supervision
- Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post
- Apply learning from the training programme into clinical practice within the service
- Attend supervision sessions as required
Performance & Quality
- Ensure interventions are delivered in-line with key performance indicators, including but not limited to recovery rates, patient choice and patient experience
- Keep up to date with changes in policy, good practice and legislation in relation to mental health and the delivery of NHS Talking Therapies services
- Be aware of, and keep up to date with developments and advances in the field of CBT
- Contribute to the development of best practice within the service
- Attend line-management meetings, including supervision and appraisal, in accordance with Focus policy
General
- Maintain a clean and tidy work environment
- Work with the highest regard to Focus policies and procedures, including health and safety, escalating issues and concerns as appropriate
- Maintaining accurate, confidential records in-line with Focus policy and statutory guidance
- Undertake any additional duties as deemed appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Accept referrals via agreed service protocols
- Assess clients for suitability for CBT. Where problems appear too complex and/or severe to be appropriate for trainee therapists, refer to the Senior Therapist: LI CBT for further advice
- Provide a range of low intensity interventions, including guided self-help, either face-to-face, over the telephone or via other media
- Adhere to agreed guidelines with regards to waiting times, number and frequency of sessions, review and discharge
- Attend clinical and/or multi-disciplinary meetings as required by the service
- Adhere to all requirements regarding data collection within the service
- Keep coherent records in line with service requirements
Training & Supervision
- Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post
- Apply learning from the training programme into clinical practice within the service
- Attend supervision sessions as required
Performance & Quality
- Ensure interventions are delivered in-line with key performance indicators, including but not limited to recovery rates, patient choice and patient experience
- Keep up to date with changes in policy, good practice and legislation in relation to mental health and the delivery of NHS Talking Therapies services
- Be aware of, and keep up to date with developments and advances in the field of CBT
- Contribute to the development of best practice within the service
- Attend line-management meetings, including supervision and appraisal, in accordance with Focus policy
General
- Maintain a clean and tidy work environment
- Work with the highest regard to Focus policies and procedures, including health and safety, escalating issues and concerns as appropriate
- Maintaining accurate, confidential records in-line with Focus policy and statutory guidance
- Undertake any additional duties as deemed appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous study at degree level or equivalent
- Ability to undertake study at post-graduate level
Desirable
- Previous training and/or work within nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting or equivalent
- Ability to work under pressure, including prioritising workload, excellent time-management skills and the ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and electronic
- Ability to reflect upon feedback and apply learning into practice
- Car driver and/or ability to work across all locations within the service
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapies/primary care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous study at degree level or equivalent
- Ability to undertake study at post-graduate level
Desirable
- Previous training and/or work within nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting or equivalent
- Ability to work under pressure, including prioritising workload, excellent time-management skills and the ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and electronic
- Ability to reflect upon feedback and apply learning into practice
- Car driver and/or ability to work across all locations within the service
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapies/primary care setting
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.
