Job summary (Please only apply if you hold the Talking Therapies PWP Qualification) Ealing Talking Therapies is seeking to recruit additional Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) who have undertaken the specialist PWP Talking Therapies training and are looking to progress their career as part of our supportive and highly regarded team. We have a very well-established step 2 team, consisting of trainee and qualified PWPs. We provide a wide range of CBT-based interventions, such as groups, one to one sessions (face to face and telephone), and online therapy (cCBT), in addition to the telephone and face to face assessments. We will offer the successful candidate with the opportunity to co-facilitate a step 3 group, attend further training, and to gain experience in carrying out audits relevant to the service. We would like to hear from you if you are: A qualified PWP who has successfully completed a Talking Therapies PWP training course (or a trainee PWP due to complete the training within the next 3 months) Able to deliver high quality person-centred interventions that reflect local and national priorities and targets An inspirational and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills committed to improving access to psychological therapies across the Ealing borough. Please note that this post involves being able to work at least one evening session per week (12pm - 8pm). Main duties of the job What we offer in return: A comprehensive induction and ongoing training & development, delivered in partnership with our neighbouring Talking Therapies services. A supportive culture that values work-life balance, including wellbeing activities such as book club, weekly activities, social nights, gratitude boxes, mindfulness for staff, and others. hybrid working week - our staff work at home on some days and on site other days Reflective practice, excellent case management and clinical skills supervision. 5 days allocated to CPD with a comprehensive program to choose from. Regular line management and support from our dedicated wellbeing team. Relocation allowance - if you are moving more than 40 miles to join our team you can claim moving expenses up to a maximum of £8,000. Please contact us for more details. Specialist supervision Cycle to work scheme PWPs have clinical variety and deliver sessions over the telephone, face-to-face, online, and in groups. There is a need to be able to work flexibly, with sessions in different locations across Ealing and Southall. In order to provide a service which is accessible to our clients, all staff are required to provide an evening session. We will consider part-time hours for the right candidates. We are also keen to hear from applicants who wish to attend further training in LTC. About us West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £41,956 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 222-LS-PMS-419 Job locations Ealing NHS Talking Therapies 84 Uxbridge Rd London W13 8RA Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Talking Therapies Low Intensity worker/Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification Registered as a PWP with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Desirable A second class honours degree or higher in Psychology Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience Essential Experience with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities Experience of paid post graduate work with people with mental health problems with supervision from an applied Psychologist Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualification experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence based Talking Therapies low Intensity interventions such as CCBT, guided self-help and group psycho-education Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively. Desirable Experience of paid work as Graduate Mental Health worker, with supervision from an applied Psychologist. Experience of paid direct care work. Experience of working with clients who present with risk to themselves Experience of working with individuals whose children are subject to Child Protection Legislation Experience of audit and research Knowledge Essential Knowledge of different models of mental health/mental illness Knowledge of NHS Policies, procedures and guidelines Knowledge of working sensitively with diversity (including working with black minority ethnic groups) Evidence based practice/clinical governance Models of assessment (including clinical risk assessment) record keeping and evidence based brief psychological intervention Knowledge of outcome measures and their use in clinical and audit purposes High level of communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context Experience using computers for databases or data analysis, especially Excel and SPSS for Windows. High standard of report writing Ability to work effectively with Interpreters An ability to work well within a team and foster good working relationships with staff from all disciplines. An ability to develop positive therapeutic relationships with people with mental health difficulties Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with a busy workload agreed and managed at regular intervals. Ability to be reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in context of supervision Desirable An awareness of severe and enduring mental health presentations (including psychosis, bi-polar) Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques Person Specification Qualifications Essential Talking Therapies Low Intensity worker/Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification Registered as a PWP with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Desirable A second class honours degree or higher in Psychology Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience Essential Experience with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities Experience of paid post graduate work with people with mental health problems with supervision from an applied Psychologist Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualification experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence based Talking Therapies low Intensity interventions such as CCBT, guided self-help and group psycho-education Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively. Desirable Experience of paid work as Graduate Mental Health worker, with supervision from an applied Psychologist. Experience of paid direct care work. Experience of working with clients who present with risk to themselves Experience of working with individuals whose children are subject to Child Protection Legislation Experience of audit and research Knowledge Essential Knowledge of different models of mental health/mental illness Knowledge of NHS Policies, procedures and guidelines Knowledge of working sensitively with diversity (including working with black minority ethnic groups) Evidence based practice/clinical governance Models of assessment (including clinical risk assessment) record keeping and evidence based brief psychological intervention Knowledge of outcome measures and their use in clinical and audit purposes High level of communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context Experience using computers for databases or data analysis, especially Excel and SPSS for Windows. High standard of report writing Ability to work effectively with Interpreters An ability to work well within a team and foster good working relationships with staff from all disciplines. An ability to develop positive therapeutic relationships with people with mental health difficulties Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with a busy workload agreed and managed at regular intervals. Ability to be reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in context of supervision Desirable An awareness of severe and enduring mental health presentations (including psychosis, bi-polar) Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust Address Ealing NHS Talking Therapies 84 Uxbridge Rd London W13 8RA Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)