Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job summary

TALKWORKS is one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country, this is an exciting opportunity to secure a clinical leadership role and progress your career in mental health.

In a senior position you will work closely with your Clinical Team Lead holding oversight over your team of PWP's.

You will work alongside a wider team of Senior PWP's who are fundamental in the innovation of the service, as well as leadership you will have the opportunity to work on improvement projects. You will work alongside another full time Senior PWP.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in leadership skills, to find your managerial style and to be involved with developing the service's provision of evidence based, low intensity treatment for people with common mental health difficulties.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team players who has commitment to our local services here in the Teignbridge area.

We welcome applications from positive and motivated individuals who have a keen interest in primary care mental health and professional development and who champion equality, diversity and inclusion in their work.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

• Offer evidence-based practice in low intensity CBT interventions.
• Develop, support and train innovative practice to trainee NHS Talking Therapies Psychological Well-being Practitioners.
• The post holder will be available to offer day to day coaching, advice and support to Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners in their locality and where necessary in other localities- covering for colleagues.
• Deliver significant case management and clinical supervision to Psychological Well-being Practitioners and trainees.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for the development of low intensity services to share their interest and passion, and to develop these qualities and skills in others.
• The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and will work in various community settings.
• The post holder will line manage Psychological Well-being Practitioners and trainees under the direction of the Clinical Team Manager.
• Participate in activities of continuing professional development (CPD) on an annual basis.
• Will contribute to the smooth running of the referral receipt and coordination part of the service.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Talkworks

Kingsteignton Road

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ12 2PF

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Talkworks

Kingsteignton Road

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ12 2PF

Employer's website

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

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