Job summary
Bedfordshire Talking Therapies provides a range of therapy for residents of Bedfordshire, including Low Intensity, High Intensity CBT and Relational Therapies.
This Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner post is a training role that ends with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Low-Intensity CBT. The post-holder will work within the service providing low intensity interventions at Step 2, whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self- management interventions to patients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post-holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the education provider (2 days per week), as specified within National Low Intensity curriculum, and work in the service for the remaining 3 days of the week, using their newly-developed skills
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
The duration of the PWP trainee course is one academic year and will be provided by the University of East Anglia. The university course starts 9th September 2024.
The interview process for this position will involve a half day Assessment Centre which will be held face to face in Bedfordshire (location to be confirmed). If successful following the first stage, there will be an online panel interview.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will engage with the PWP training which includes clinical assessments and academic work, therefore the ability to study and engage in university is essential.
Trainee PWPs work with patients who are struggling with depression and anxiety disorders and will juggle multiple responsibilities and tasks. An ability to empathise is essential, as well as organisational skills.
Being IT literate is needed for this role due to working on a patient database and liaising with other professionals by making online referrals.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Trainee PWP will attend university and engage with the training, as well as practicing these skills within the service by conducting initial assessments and treating patients with low intensity CBT.
PWPs within Bedfordshire Talking Therapies work online, via telephone and face to face. They complete assessments, attend clinical supervision, facilitate online groups, computerised CBT and Guided Self-Help.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Trainee PWP will attend university and engage with the training, as well as practicing these skills within the service by conducting initial assessments and treating patients with low intensity CBT.
PWPs within Bedfordshire Talking Therapies work online, via telephone and face to face. They complete assessments, attend clinical supervision, facilitate online groups, computerised CBT and Guided Self-Help.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at Undergraduate Level or the equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate & ability to use a range of programmes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Ability to function well as part of a multi - disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Local knowledge of Bedfordshire
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with service users
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to the University of East Anglia on a regular basis.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of ability to study successfully at Undergraduate Level or the equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer literate & ability to use a range of programmes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Ability to function well as part of a multi - disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Local knowledge of Bedfordshire
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with service users
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to the University of East Anglia on a regular basis.
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).
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).
