Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Plymouth Talking Therapies are looking for a Qualified and Accredited PWP to join the step 2 team.
If you are in the final stages of a Grad or Post Grad Cert or MSci Talking Therapies PWP qualification and are awaiting your final results we would welcome your application. Please respond positively to the pre-application question to allow you to apply. We would appoint in a Band 4 role progressing to Band 5 once BABCP/BPS Registration is completed.
You will gain-
- Being part of our nationally recognised work in delivering Talking Therapies to neurodivergent communities.
- Integrating Talking Therapies within long term conditions care pathways in collaboration with our colleagues in Livewell and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
You will be part of a supportive team of PWP colleagues & deliver the full range of low intensity CBT interventions.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Flexible working and job share(s) Considered.Interviews will be held via Teams.
Main duties of the job
Assess
& provide evidence based treatment to people with common mental health problems in the self
management of their recovery. Complete patient centred assessments to identify areas where the person wishes to see change &
make accurate assessments of risk to self & others.
Make
decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral
protocols, refer patients on to other appropriate services or back to
the referrer as necessary; or determining stepping up the person for treatment at high
intensity.
Provide a range of information & treatment using evidence based low intensity psychological interventions. This includes guided self-help, computerised CBT, psychoeducational courses and information about pharmacological treatments.
Work closely with other members of the team to ensure the Stepped care model is consistent. This work may
be face to face, telephone or via other platforms.
Adhere
to an agreed work plan relating to clinical time carried out per week in order to minimise
waiting times & ensure treatment delivery remains accessible &
convenient.
Complete
all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keeping professional and coherent
records of all clinical activity in line with Livewell clinical record keeping
policy.
Attending and engaging with weekly caseload management supervision and fortnightly clinical skills supervision.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
CLINICAL
1.1. Accept referrals via agreed
protocols within the service.
1.2. Assess and supports people
with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
1.3. 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.
1.4. Make decisions on suitability of new
referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer
unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as
necessary or steps-ups the persons treatment to high intensity.
1.5. Provide a range of information
and support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological
treatments. This may include guided selfhelp computerised CBT, information
about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or
via other media.
1.6. Educate and involve family
members and others in treatment as necessary where there is consent form the
patient and it is appropriate to do so.
1.7. Adhere to an agreed activity
contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical
sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure
treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
1.8. Attend multi-disciplinary
meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
1.9. Complete all requirements
relating to data collection within the service.
1.10.Keep coherent records of all
clinical activity in line with Livewell clinical record keeping policy.
1.11.Work closely with other members
of the team to ensure the Stepped care model is consistent.
1.12.Assess and integrate issues
surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
1.13.Liaison with other agencies
and other professionals as part of the patient care plan when clinically
relevant.
1.14.To identify and manage risk
with patients.
2.
PROFESSIONAL
2.1. 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).
2.2. Ensure that client
information is kept confidential, unless there is a need to share
information. Sharing of information will
be in line with data protection guidance and child safeguarding protocols.
2.3. Keep up to date with NICE
recommended treatments for common mental health problems.
2.4. Ensure clear objectives are
identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as
part of continuing professional development.
2.5. Attend clinical / managerial supervision on a
regular basis as agreed with Manager.
2.6. Participate in individual
performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
2.7. Keep up to date all records
in relation to Continuing Professional Development and ensure personal
development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest
theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
2.8. To attend all Livewell
mandatory training relevant role at specified times.
2.9. Attend relevant conferences /
workshops in line with identified professional objectives relevant for role.
2.10.
Regard
for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
3. GENERAL
3.1. To contribute to the
development of best practice within the service.
3.2. To maintain up-to-date
knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in
relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
3.3. All employees have a duty and
responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues,
patients and the general public.
3.4. All employees have a
responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for
both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with
the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
3.5. It is the responsibility of
all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to
seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of
their official duties.
3.6. This Job Description does not
provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with
the post holder in light of service development.
Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
CLINICAL
1.1. Accept referrals via agreed
protocols within the service.
1.2. Assess and supports people
with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
1.3. 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.
1.4. Make decisions on suitability of new
referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer
unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as
necessary or steps-ups the persons treatment to high intensity.
1.5. Provide a range of information
and support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological
treatments. This may include guided selfhelp computerised CBT, information
about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or
via other media.
1.6. Educate and involve family
members and others in treatment as necessary where there is consent form the
patient and it is appropriate to do so.
1.7. Adhere to an agreed activity
contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical
sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure
treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
1.8. Attend multi-disciplinary
meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
1.9. Complete all requirements
relating to data collection within the service.
1.10.Keep coherent records of all
clinical activity in line with Livewell clinical record keeping policy.
1.11.Work closely with other members
of the team to ensure the Stepped care model is consistent.
1.12.Assess and integrate issues
surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
1.13.Liaison with other agencies
and other professionals as part of the patient care plan when clinically
relevant.
1.14.To identify and manage risk
with patients.
2.
PROFESSIONAL
2.1. 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).
2.2. Ensure that client
information is kept confidential, unless there is a need to share
information. Sharing of information will
be in line with data protection guidance and child safeguarding protocols.
2.3. Keep up to date with NICE
recommended treatments for common mental health problems.
2.4. Ensure clear objectives are
identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as
part of continuing professional development.
2.5. Attend clinical / managerial supervision on a
regular basis as agreed with Manager.
2.6. Participate in individual
performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
2.7. Keep up to date all records
in relation to Continuing Professional Development and ensure personal
development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest
theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
2.8. To attend all Livewell
mandatory training relevant role at specified times.
2.9. Attend relevant conferences /
workshops in line with identified professional objectives relevant for role.
2.10.
Regard
for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
3. GENERAL
3.1. To contribute to the
development of best practice within the service.
3.2. To maintain up-to-date
knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in
relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
3.3. All employees have a duty and
responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues,
patients and the general public.
3.4. All employees have a
responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for
both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with
the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
3.5. It is the responsibility of
all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to
seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of
their official duties.
3.6. This Job Description does not
provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with
the post holder in light of service development.
Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- 1. Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- 2. Understanding of the role of supervision in clinical practice
- 3. Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with patients, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- 4. Knowledge and/or experience of how marginalisation can impact on mental health problems and what barriers there may be for marginalised communities and how marginalisation may impact presentation within mental health services.
- 5. With a commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and continued development of understanding how marginalisation impacts people
- 6. Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Desirable
- 1. Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- 2. Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
Skills
Essential
- 1. Computer literate
- 2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- 3. Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with patients and good interpersonal skills and always demonstrating empathy and professionalism. For instance, communicating supportively and constructively with people who may be distressed and manage difficult conversations.
- 4. Work within a team, build good working relationships and able to seek or provide support with a solution focus.
- 5. Good diary management and ability to manage own workload/caseload and demonstrate time management skills
- 6. High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- 7. Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining own wellbeing
- 8. Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- 9. Openness to learning new knowledge and skills and ability to attend necessary training courses
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Completion of Low Intensity Talking Therapies qualification, including theory and supervised practice, or equivalent as per national Talking Therapies guidelines
- 2. Evidence of educational qualifications plus experience equivalent to degree level
- 3. Current accreditation on PWP register with either the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or British Psychological Society (BPS) will be required
Desirable
- 1. Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
- 2. Psychology degree.
Experience
Essential
- 1. Relevant mental health working experience, including voluntary work or expertise gained by experience of mental health problems
- 2. Experience of working in Primary Care
- 3. Experience of managing own caseload
- 4. Accurate and prompt record keeping and ability to write clear reports and letters.
- 5. Experience of using clinical outcome measures to inform practice
- 6. Carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Desirable
- 1. Evidence of working in the local community
- 2. Experience of working with computerized CBT
- 3. Experience of working with 16-18 year olds
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- 1. Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- 2. Understanding of the role of supervision in clinical practice
- 3. Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with patients, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- 4. Knowledge and/or experience of how marginalisation can impact on mental health problems and what barriers there may be for marginalised communities and how marginalisation may impact presentation within mental health services.
- 5. With a commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and continued development of understanding how marginalisation impacts people
- 6. Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Desirable
- 1. Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- 2. Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
Skills
Essential
- 1. Computer literate
- 2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- 3. Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with patients and good interpersonal skills and always demonstrating empathy and professionalism. For instance, communicating supportively and constructively with people who may be distressed and manage difficult conversations.
- 4. Work within a team, build good working relationships and able to seek or provide support with a solution focus.
- 5. Good diary management and ability to manage own workload/caseload and demonstrate time management skills
- 6. High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- 7. Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining own wellbeing
- 8. Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- 9. Openness to learning new knowledge and skills and ability to attend necessary training courses
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Completion of Low Intensity Talking Therapies qualification, including theory and supervised practice, or equivalent as per national Talking Therapies guidelines
- 2. Evidence of educational qualifications plus experience equivalent to degree level
- 3. Current accreditation on PWP register with either the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or British Psychological Society (BPS) will be required
Desirable
- 1. Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
- 2. Psychology degree.
Experience
Essential
- 1. Relevant mental health working experience, including voluntary work or expertise gained by experience of mental health problems
- 2. Experience of working in Primary Care
- 3. Experience of managing own caseload
- 4. Accurate and prompt record keeping and ability to write clear reports and letters.
- 5. Experience of using clinical outcome measures to inform practice
- 6. Carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Desirable
- 1. Evidence of working in the local community
- 2. Experience of working with computerized CBT
- 3. Experience of working with 16-18 year olds
Additional information
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).
