Job summary
Talk Wandsworth is the South West London & St. George's Mental Health NHS (SWLSTG) Trust's innovative primary care mental health service for the residents of Wandsworth.
We incorporate an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, a Wellbeing outreach Service and an Employment Specialist team. Talk Wandsworth is professionally managed by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and operationally managed by a Service Manager.
The high performing IAPT team provide evidence-based psychological treatments (CBT, IPT, DIT, BCT, EMDR) to people with common mental health problems including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD and eating disorders within the stepped-care model.
The clinical team includes qualified IAPT High Intensity CBT Therapists, Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, who provide evidence-based psychological interventions in line with NICE guidance.
High quality supervision and CPD are a priority for the team. You will receive weekly individual clinical supervision from one of our senior PWPs, Clinical/Counselling Psychologists or CBT Therapists within the service and you will be supported to obtain PWP registration status with the BABCP. You will have the opportunity to attend regular clinical skills groups and in-house training sessions facilitated by lead clinicians within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join our committed and friendly team of clinicians. You will be providing low intensity interventions, which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to clients with mild to moderate depression and anxiety disorders.
Wandsworth is a borough with a diverse mix of communities. You will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities. We would particularly welcome applications from therapists who are able to deliver assessments and step 2 interventions in Polish, and Urdu.
There will be opportunities to develop areas of interest such as working with long term health conditions, working with clients with learning disabilities and working with perinatal clients, by contributing to project groups and taking a Champion role.
The four IAPT services in SWLSTG Trust work closely together to develop care pathways and share expertise. There are several opportunities to be involved in specific pathways of care within the service, and the opportunity to undertake specialist IAPT training in working with long term health conditions and supervision.
Do you have/or are you currently studying a post graduate low intensity PWP qualification? IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS QUALIFICATION YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work clinically within primary care settings and be required to work flexible hours in line with the improving access agenda.
The service operates from 8am to 8pm Monday to Thursday, and 8 to 4pm on Fridays and you will be required to work two evenings per week.
Your working pattern can be negotiated and many of our clinicians prefer to work condensed hours to allow for a better work/life balance.
In light of the Covid pandemic, the service is currently offering the opportunity to work remotely, with an expectation that everyone is in the office for two days per week to meet the demand for face to face appointments. It is likely that agile working will continue to be part of the job role moving forward.
Supporting clinicians We are mindful that working in a fast paced service with people experiencing psychological distress can be challenging as well as immensely rewarding.
We take a compassionate leadership approach to ensure that these challenges are acknowledged and staff are supported through regular supervision, trainings, reflective practice and wellbeing focused line management supervision.
We take pride in promoting a team who are supportive of each other.
Please see Job Description for full details.
Previous applicants not selected for interview need not apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work clinically within primary care settings and be required to work flexible hours in line with the improving access agenda.
The service operates from 8am to 8pm Monday to Thursday, and 8 to 4pm on Fridays and you will be required to work two evenings per week.
Your working pattern can be negotiated and many of our clinicians prefer to work condensed hours to allow for a better work/life balance.
In light of the Covid pandemic, the service is currently offering the opportunity to work remotely, with an expectation that everyone is in the office for two days per week to meet the demand for face to face appointments. It is likely that agile working will continue to be part of the job role moving forward.
Supporting clinicians We are mindful that working in a fast paced service with people experiencing psychological distress can be challenging as well as immensely rewarding.
We take a compassionate leadership approach to ensure that these challenges are acknowledged and staff are supported through regular supervision, trainings, reflective practice and wellbeing focused line management supervision.
We take pride in promoting a team who are supportive of each other.
Please see Job Description for full details.
Previous applicants not selected for interview need not apply.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from an accredited PWP/Low Intensity Training Course
- Registration with the BABCP or in the process of gaining registration
Desirable
- Psychology or other social science or health-related undergraduate degree
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or counselling
- Psychology or other social science or health-related postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in primary care or IAPT services
- Experience of working towards clinical and operational performance targets
Desirable
- Experience of working in the local community
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- A good understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
- Skills in the assessment and Step 2 CBT treatment of patients with depression and anxiety disorders
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of evidence-based group and individual psychological interventions at Step 2
- Knowledge of the academic literature concerning common mental disorders in general practice and their treatment within a Step 2 IAPT service
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from an accredited PWP/Low Intensity Training Course
- Registration with the BABCP or in the process of gaining registration
Desirable
- Psychology or other social science or health-related undergraduate degree
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or counselling
- Psychology or other social science or health-related postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in primary care or IAPT services
- Experience of working towards clinical and operational performance targets
Desirable
- Experience of working in the local community
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- A good understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
- Skills in the assessment and Step 2 CBT treatment of patients with depression and anxiety disorders
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of evidence-based group and individual psychological interventions at Step 2
- Knowledge of the academic literature concerning common mental disorders in general practice and their treatment within a Step 2 IAPT service
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.
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.
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).
