Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified PWP to join our Clinical Referral Team.
The Clinical Referral Team centrally supports our local teams and are responsible for delivering waiting list initiatives, providing therapy for complex cases to ensure patients start their treatment as quickly as possible, managing risk on access and supporting risk arising for patients who are enrolled on centrally coordinated interventions. Practitioners working as part of this team deliver a broad and interesting range of interventions.
We are seeking a qualified PWP to be part of this Clinical Referral Team. You will be line managed by a PWP Team Lead, work alongside Senior PWPs and a Registered Mental Health Nurse, and be supported by our experienced Service Managers and Clinical Leads.
We are looking for dynamic, compassionate clinicians who want to work in a progressive team, to drive positive patient experiences and improve access rates across all of our services.
This role is fully remote working.
Main duties of the job
You will use your skills and expertise to provide disorder specific assessments, evidence-based low intensity CBT interventions and risk management and support. You will offer a wide range of treatments, including telephone and online treatment, computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programmes, psycho-educational groups, courses, workshops, webinars, and one-to-one work.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you possess the following:
1. Holds one of the following qualifications -
2. PG or UG certificate in low-intensity interventions from a recognised BPS-accredited PWP training provider MSci Applied Psychology integrated with PWP qualification with dual BPS accreditation as PWP training PWP apprenticeship training qualification from a BPS-accredited PWP training programme
3. Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem, using low-intensity CBT in the PWP role.
4. Experience of working within an IAPT service and achieving good individual outcomes in patient work.
5. Experience of using IAPT data management systems.
6. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of anxiety disorders, depression, the stepped care model, and high-intensity step-up options to aid clinical decision-making in the service and appropriate patient coordination.
About us
Were a non-profit, working on behalf of the NHS and local authorities. Were dedicated to supporting people and communities across the country with their mental health. Were here so no one has to struggle alone.
What we offer in return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, we offer the following benefits:
7. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) and the option to purchase or sell day
8. Enhanced pension
9. Wagestream-ability torelease earnings, giving youinstant access to your pay
10. Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
11. Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
12. Plus, many more great benefits on offer
Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PWP role within Everyturn Mental Health is highly valued role working within the Clinical Referral Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a PWP to have some variation and be able to add and excel in their existing skills. The role consists of risk assessments and small caseload of treatments and assessment. Working alongside our PWP team to provide comprehensive risk assessments to those presenting with imminent risk at referral. The role also includes triaging referrals for risk and making clinical decisions regarding appropriateness for the organisation. The PWP will also carry out assessments and evidence-based low intensity CBT interventions for people with anxiety disorders and/or depression. They will offer a wide range of treatments, including telephone/one-to-one work. The role will include liaising with internal duty teams and external agencies. The team is fully supported by the PWP team lead, Seniors, and local duty clinicians within Everyturn.
Being a PWP within Everyturn Mental Health means joining a provider who really values the role at every level of the organisation. We have PWP preceptorship and career development opportunities through to Senior Management and Clinical roles. We listen to our PWP wellbeing needs and provide CPD, self-care sessions and resources to enable you to be the best PWP you can be.
As you will know, the PWP role is fast-paced and carries a small caseload alongside conducting risk assessments with support through case management, clinical skills supervision and our new monthly self-care sessions. As a qualified PWP you can expect to support those most vulnerable at the point of referral, helping those people at their most vulnerable time and providing them with the tools and support to feel better. The role is varied and constantly evolving with the evidence base and guidance and you can be a part of our evolution if you join us.
Our Everyturn Mental Health staffing philosophy is to:
13. Care for and about your role and development, while you care for the people we serve
14. Provide services of the highest quality, to evolve and innovate to face the future needs of the people we provide our services for
15. Work collaboratively with you to develop innovative solutions to meet access, recovery and KPIs
The post holder will ensure that our services are provided in a way that is consistent with our values, supporting and promoting an organisational culture that values: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and innovation.
Please also view the Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
16. Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem, using low-intensity CBT in the PWP role.
17. Experience of working within an NHS Talking Therapies service and achieving good individual outcomes in patient work.
18. Experience of using NHS Talking Therapies data management systems.
19. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of anxiety disorders, depression, the stepped care model, and high-intensity step-up options to aid clinical decision making in the service and appropriate patient coordination.
Qualifications
Essential
20. Holds a PG or UG certificate in Low Intensity Interventions from a recognised BPS accredited PWP training provider OR holds a MSci Applied Psychology integrated with PWP qualification with dual BPS accreditation as PWP training OR holds a PWP Apprenticeship training qualification from a BPS accredited PWP training programme.
21. Hold PWP Registration (or be working towards) with BABCP or BPS.
Desirable
22. Health related undergraduate / postgraduate degree or relevant Care qualifications/training