Job summary Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to Join our GP/ Primary Care Network (PCN) & Havering Talking Therapies team. (As part of our Havering Primary Care Network & Havering Talking Therapies Merger) Havering Talking Therapies is an excellent primary care (IAPT) service to work for - we have exceptional high standards of care and clinical effectiveness we provide to all patients and work very closely as a team to reach high benchmarks targets. All staff receive exceptional CPD training and are continually offered support to grow both personally and professionally. Havering Talking Therapies has a long-standing reputation for achieving excellence in clinical outcomes for patients and staff feel welcomed and tend to stay many years with us This vacancy is for: Qualified PCN-Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) for 12 months, as part of our Primary Care Network & Havering Talking Therapies Merger) We are looking for a qualified PWP who is looking to expand their skills and knowledge and grow as an holistic clinician within the field of primary care/Talking Therapies. The successful applicant will be required to hit the ground running - with a thorough induction and support from the teams. Main duties of the job Clinical Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service and develop programmes of care packages. Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery. Undertakes patient-centred interviews which identifies 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 department's referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the person's treatment to high intensity psychological therapy. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, 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) you may be expected to travel between 2 or more surgeries. About us Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Higher Cost Area Supplement This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735). Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (plus HCAS) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 395-PP038-25 Job locations Petersfield Centre Harold Hill Romford RM3 9PB Job description Job responsibilities Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. For further details, please refer to the Job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. For further details, please refer to the Job description and person specification attached. Person Specification education Essential PG qualification in Low Intensity CBT Experience in working in primary care/IAPT services Knowledge Essential knowledge of Low intensity working models Desirable knowledge of other treatment platforms in Talking Therapies used at Step 2 Experience Essential Experience in working in mental health services Desirable Experience of working as a assistant psychologist/therapy assistant Skills Essential Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills Desirable formulating and presenting patient information clearly and concisely Person Specification education Essential PG qualification in Low Intensity CBT Experience in working in primary care/IAPT services Knowledge Essential knowledge of Low intensity working models Desirable knowledge of other treatment platforms in Talking Therapies used at Step 2 Experience Essential Experience in working in mental health services Desirable Experience of working as a assistant psychologist/therapy assistant Skills Essential Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills Desirable formulating and presenting patient information clearly and concisely 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Petersfield Centre Harold Hill Romford RM3 9PB Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)