Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - Qualified

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Job summary

The Isle of Wight Talking Therapies Service are seeking applications from highly motivated individuals, to work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. This a permanent, full time position.

The post holder will have a recognised PWP qualification. They will conduct initial mental health assessments and deliver evidence-based low intensity interventions to clients on the Isle of Wight. This may include cognitive re-structuring, graded exposure, behaviour experiments, guided self-help, computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be via; video, telephone or face to face in a Community Clinic. They will work with people with different cultural backgrounds, disabilities and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

This exciting opportunity will enable you to make a real difference to the lives of local people, by offering fast access to evidence based interventions supported by NICE guidelines.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a Talking Therapies model of delivery.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work within the NHS Talking Therapies (TT) Isle of Wight providing high volume low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities. Some evening work will be required in order to meet the needs of patients who work office hours.

The post holder will conduct initial mental health assessments for clients and deliver evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression within the stepped care model.

Upon completion of the initial assessment the post holder will identify the mental health cluster that the client will be assigned to in accordance with the mental health clustering tool.

The post holder will deliver the evidence-based interventions via differing modalities such as a group setting, face to face, Video chat and by telephone.

The post holder will participate in clinical caseload management and clinical skills supervision on a weekly basis. Caseload management will be conducted in line with the Roth and Pilings guidance ensuring that every client is presented for discussion at least twice whilst in their episode of care.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-IOW-7023

Job locations

The Gables

Halberry Lane

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 2ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or within a NICE evidenced psychological therapy.
or
Psychology degree or other relevant associated field with appropriate clinical experience in mental health disorders.
and
Evidence based PWP qualification, preferably at post graduate certificate level, from an accredited training provider.

Desirable

Qualification in PWP caseload management/supervision from an accredited training provider

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
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.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Car driver and owner with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or within a NICE evidenced psychological therapy.
or
Psychology degree or other relevant associated field with appropriate clinical experience in mental health disorders.
and
Evidence based PWP qualification, preferably at post graduate certificate level, from an accredited training provider.

Desirable

Qualification in PWP caseload management/supervision from an accredited training provider

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
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.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Car driver and owner with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gables

Halberry Lane

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 2ER

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gables

Halberry Lane

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 2ER

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)