Job summary
We are looking for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our successful and dynamic NHS Talking Therapies service. Wandsworth Talking Therapies is a primary care mental health and wellbeing service which aims to provide support to people living within Wandsworth or those with a Wandsworth G.P. As a service, we aim to deliver a range of evidence-based psychological interventions to people with common mental health problems within a stepped care model. Wandsworth Talking Therapies is professionally managed by a consultant Clinical Psychologist and operationally managed by a service manager. The team consists of qualified Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) who provide evidence-based psychological interventions in line with NICE guidance.
Successful applicants will have a strong academic background with a good (upper second or first class) degree in the behavioural sciences and also a keen interest in primary care. Successful applicants must have a Low intensity PWP qualification. Please note if you do not have this qualification you will not be considered for the post. Successful applicants will also have excellent interpersonal skills and have experience of working with people who have mental health problems.
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.
Main duties of the job
You will offer triage assessments and low intensity interventions to people with common mental health problems (depression and anxiety disorders). You will provide brief telephone-based triage assessments as well as NICE-supported low intensity treatments such as guided self-help and CBT-based psycho-educational courses. You will receive regular clinical supervision from either a Senior PWP or clinical/counselling psychologist/CBT therapist working within the service.
You will be based at our office in Tooting Broadway with opportunities to work remotely from home as well offering a combination of face to face, telephone and digital online web camera-based programmes. The service offers evening appointments, so flexible working is required.
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 as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
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.
Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive triage assessments and low intensity therapeutic services for adult patients for common mental health problems referred to the service based on sound, evidence[1]based CBT principles, working within the context of the agreed policies and procedures of the service.
To deliver a minimum of 24 booked and 20 completed clinical contact hours per week.
To formulate and implement plans for the psychological treatment and/or management of patients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients problems, and employing methods of intervention that are based upon evidence of treatment efficacy.
To make appropriate use of specialist assessments of patients mental health, including structured and semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, rating scales and guided inquiry method
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice on psychological aspects of risk assessment, including the risk of self-harm.
To contribute to the development of new and existing group CBT programmes for patients with anxiety disorders and/or depression.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients under their care and to monitor progress during their treatment within the Wandsworth Talking Therapies service.
To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
To keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
To work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
To assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive triage assessments and low intensity therapeutic services for adult patients for common mental health problems referred to the service based on sound, evidence[1]based CBT principles, working within the context of the agreed policies and procedures of the service.
To deliver a minimum of 24 booked and 20 completed clinical contact hours per week.
To formulate and implement plans for the psychological treatment and/or management of patients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients problems, and employing methods of intervention that are based upon evidence of treatment efficacy.
To make appropriate use of specialist assessments of patients mental health, including structured and semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, rating scales and guided inquiry method
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice on psychological aspects of risk assessment, including the risk of self-harm.
To contribute to the development of new and existing group CBT programmes for patients with anxiety disorders and/or depression.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients under their care and to monitor progress during their treatment within the Wandsworth Talking Therapies service.
To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
To keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
To work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
To assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
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
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
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).
