Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (XR06)

Job responsibilities

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JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

To provide a low intensity evidence based psychological therapy service in line with Step 2 of stepped care model.

To provide both one to one and group interventions To provide triage assessments

To provide supervision and case management of trainee and qualified PWP/ MHWPs as required

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall frameworks of the policies and procedures of the Department and Trust.

To contribute to audit, policy and service development as required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

Provides Step 2 evidence based psychological interventions in accordance with NICE Guidelines to individuals, often those with multiple presenting problems

Conduct risk assessments and initiate appropriate action where indicated including referrals to relevant secondary care services

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care and treatments using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills

Manages waiting list responsibly, taking into account prioritisation needs

Refers clients, with their consent, as appropriate to other members of the multi-disciplinary team or external agencies

Maintains up to date resource directory for clients

Works with Service Lead on development of the service

Provides a positive role model to the other members of the team by delivering a high quality service as an expert practitioner

Sets, monitors and seeks to continuously improve standards and the quality of the service, including those standards defined by National Standards

Maintains a safe working environment

Writes policies for the PWP/ MHWP service to be ratified by the Service Lead

To be responsible for ensuring own and others clinical practice complies with professional standards/ Data Protection / Confidentiality / Caldicott Principles

Ensures the safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.

Promotes evidence-based practice, wherever possible

Supports clients to ensure they receive required information to enable them to participate in their treatment.

Develops and implements policy and practice guidelines specific to the clinical specialty.

Receives regular clinical supervision from appropriately experienced professional, as mandated by professional body.

Education and Training

Actively participate in the development of own personal development plan and performance review

Participate in national, regional and local conferences.

Keep up to date with developments, advances within the specialty.

Leadership

Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events.

Deliver an effective quality service within budgetary constraints.

Contribute to service development, clinical governance etc.

Research and Audit

Contribute to the research agenda.

Engage users and carers views on service delivery and development.

Undertake audit programmes specific to client group, treatments and developments.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience as qualified PWP/MHWP, dealing with a wide range of emotional issues and using a wide range of therapeutic interventions at Step 2
• Develops, reviews and follows policy guidelines regarding client safety and demonstrates high level risk assessment skills.
• Experience of working in the NHS or a large public body
• Experience of dealing with a full range of emotional and psychological problems utilising a range of therapeutic interventions within a time limited service
• Understanding of the local and national NHS agenda
• Manages a complex and varied caseload independently
• Clinical audit and standard setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including high level listening, empathy and other therapeutic skills

Desirable

• Service development and/or change management
• Experience of working with clients with physical health conditions
• Experience of working with waiting list targets

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• Capable of lateral thinking Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
• Able to work in a time limited framework
• Works independently with clients, within policies and codes of conduct
• Highly effective communication and skills
• Demonstrates appropriate skills for assessing and responding to individuals who may present with multiple and complex problems.
• Understanding of research-based practice research conscious
• Conflict management (the need for responsibility to the organisation as well as the individual)
• Makes decisions regarding appropriate referrals to specialist services
• Demonstrates ability to make safe and effective closure with clients
• Advises other professionals and managers regarding management of difficult interpersonal / emotional issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload

Other Criteria

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate/Graduate Certificate in Psychological Wellbeing Practice (Low intensity) or Mental Health Wellbeing Practice
• Post qualification experience
• BABCP accreditation or BPS accreditation
• Evidence of continued professional development at post graduate level
• Long-term conditions training or willingness to undertake this training on entering the post

Desirable

• Degree that is relevant to current post such as psychology, neuroscience or mental health

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).