Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
become available to work as a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
(PWP) within the Sunderland Psychological Wellbeing Service. The PWP team is
made up of a Low Intensity Service Lead, five Senior PWPs and a number of both
qualified and Trainee PWPs. Our PWP workforce is a valuable and highly
respected element of the service.
Enquiries
regarding the posts can be made to Liz King (Low Intensity Service Lead) on
0191 5665450 or 07977175992.
What we offer:
- Regular
opportunities for ongoing continuing personal development either through
in house training workshops or external training events
- Opportunities
to be involved in or lead on service development projects, service
promotion and specialist interest groups.
- Opportunities
to act as a mentor to Trainee and Qualified PWPs
- Monthly
line management
- Weekly
case management supervision
- Fortnightly
clinical skills supervision
- Excellent support systems from experienced PWP and Senior PWP team as
well as wider team
- Monthly
PWP meeting and operational team meetings
- 30 days
annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- The successful candidate will be entitled to
SCS benefits such as access to our 24/7 employee assistance programme to
support wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
In
this role you will:
- Attend regular line management, case management and clinical skills
supervision.
- Complete triage appointments with service users each week and make
clinical decisions based on information gathered.
- Carry out evidence based interventions via telephone, video call and
face-to-face guided self-help, Computerised CBT and psycho-educational
classes
- Work closely with other PWPs to support one another and utilise skills
and knowledge
- Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team
- Attend CPD events
- Get involved with service development projects and specialist interest
groups
All PWPs must have a current registration with BPS or BABCP and maintain this throughout their employment at a yearly cost.
About us
Sunderland Psychological
Wellbeing Service is a dedicated and dynamic team that offers a range of
psychological therapies to treat people and support their recovery within a
stepped care model. The service is delivered within an integrated model of Primary
Care Mental Health and Improving Access to Psychological therapy (IAPT) and is
provided by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust and Sunderland
Counselling Service. Sunderland Counselling Service is a subcontractor to the
CNTW NHS and is the employer of this PWP post.
We are recognised as a high achieving service which is well known for providing a supportive and enjoyable work place experience, where our staff are valued. We provide high quality clinical and managerial supervision, as well as regular access to CPD and personal development opportunities. We are also committed to enhancing and maintaining the wellbeing of our PWP workforce.
Successful applicants will be
employed by Sunderland Counselling Service. The post holders will be based at
both Monkwearmouth Hospital and Rosewood (Hopewood Park), along with other
bases across Sunderland. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to
work flexibly between the hours of 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and some possible
Saturdays. Home working is still currently part of our working week however
this may change depending on service need and CNTW trust guidance. This is not
a remote working contact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PWP role in our service
is extremely varied and will allow you to gain a wide range of experience and
skills. The role consists of undertaking triage screening assessments,
providing a range of low intensity interventions over various modalities, e.g.
guided self-help, psycho-educational courses and computerised CBT via
telephone, online consultation and face-to-face, as well as liaising with
external agencies and services to promote Sunderland Psychological Wellbeing
Service. In addition, the post holder will work with people with different
cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be
committed to equal opportunities. They must be able to demonstrate excellent
interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, as well as show
initiative, and be committed to developing clinical practice and their
knowledge within this role, as well as developing the service itself.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PWP role in our service
is extremely varied and will allow you to gain a wide range of experience and
skills. The role consists of undertaking triage screening assessments,
providing a range of low intensity interventions over various modalities, e.g.
guided self-help, psycho-educational courses and computerised CBT via
telephone, online consultation and face-to-face, as well as liaising with
external agencies and services to promote Sunderland Psychological Wellbeing
Service. In addition, the post holder will work with people with different
cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be
committed to equal opportunities. They must be able to demonstrate excellent
interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, as well as show
initiative, and be committed to developing clinical practice and their
knowledge within this role, as well as developing the service itself.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of motivation and ability to use initiative.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
Desirable
- Car driver.
- Fluent in languages other than English.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with adults who have experienced a common mental health problem.
- Experience of delivering brief Low Intensity CBT interventions to adults experiencing anxiety and depression problems.
- Experience of managing own caseload.
- Evidence of communicating with adults from diverse backgrounds.
- Evidence of working within a team environment.
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within service expectations.
Desirable
- Worked in a setting where agreed targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes.
- Experience in working with people with Long-term conditions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and meaningful occupation and the impact it can have on mental health.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from accredited PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or undergraduate course).
- Current BPS or BABCP PWP registration.
Desirable
- Psychology or other health and care related undergraduate degree.
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Ability to apply learning in practice.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills and producing written reports.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills including the ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of motivation and ability to use initiative.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
Desirable
- Car driver.
- Fluent in languages other than English.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with adults who have experienced a common mental health problem.
- Experience of delivering brief Low Intensity CBT interventions to adults experiencing anxiety and depression problems.
- Experience of managing own caseload.
- Evidence of communicating with adults from diverse backgrounds.
- Evidence of working within a team environment.
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within service expectations.
Desirable
- Worked in a setting where agreed targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes.
- Experience in working with people with Long-term conditions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and meaningful occupation and the impact it can have on mental health.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from accredited PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or undergraduate course).
- Current BPS or BABCP PWP registration.
Desirable
- Psychology or other health and care related undergraduate degree.
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Ability to apply learning in practice.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills and producing written reports.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills including the ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
