Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
NHS Doncaster Long Term Conditions Talking Therapies is a well-established, high performing, friendly service looking to recruit a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) who is dedicated and passionate about providing high quality evidence-based psychological therapy to people with common mental health problems.
The post-holder must have completed either a Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) PWP course and have experience of working in a Primary Care setting, preferably a Talking Therapies service, and must hold relevant registration with the BABCP or BPS. An equivalent Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Mental Health Care may also be considered.
The post-holder will work within the NHS Doncaster Long Term Conditions Talking Therapies service based in Doncaster and provide evidence-based high volume, low intensity interventions to patients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression via face to face, telephone, video, typed therapy (e-clinic). The post holder will also be expected to deliver group therapy.
Please note that this post is NOT a remote only position and the post-holder will be expected to work from the office base, as well as in various venues across the locality; therefore, the ability to travel is essential. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to work from home a few days a week.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be able to:
1. Deliver evidence-based low intensity psychological interventions to patients with common mental health problems in accordance with NICE guidelines (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) and the Talking Therapies manual stepped care model.
2. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service and develop programmes of care packages.
3. Assess and support people with common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery.
4. Undertake patient-centred assessments which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
5. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary, or use clinical judgement to determine whether treatment is required at intensity psychological therapy.
6. Engage in regular clinical and case management supervision, clinical skills sessions and deliver group therapy.
7. Attend additional training as and when required.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Current PWP registration
* Evidence of PWP registration with BABCP or BPS
Experience of working within Primary Care MH
* Evidence of working within primary care mental health
* Experience of working in a Talking Therapies service
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.
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum, pro rata.
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