Job summary
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners - applications are now open. Come and join our friendly team at locations across Berkshire - (Newbury, Reading, Wokingham, WAM (Windsor, Ascot, Maidenhead), Bracknell and Slough).
We are a service that leads on innovation, boasting a robust preceptorship programme for our staff, allowing them to have a clear progression plan and develop in their career with us.
**As a Trainee PWP, your working week will be made up of a mix of University teaching days and in service clinical days. University days take place in person and via online teaching (please note this is subject to change and is at the discretion of the University of Reading).In service, in line with the national guidance, we will expect you to be working in the office to enhance your learning and training opportunities.You'll be primarily based at one of our 6 offices (as per the above locations) but please note where required, you will be expected to efficiently travel to other offices/locations across Berkshire.**
After successful completion of your Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Qualification, you will be required to apply for your PWP Registration through either the BPS or BABCP.
Salary from £26,350 per annum(some areas will also include HCAS)
Main duties of the job
Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- One of the only Talking Therapies services to offer a preceptorship programme for career progression.
- A leading service on digital therapy.
- Yearly training opportunities once qualified - for example working with long term physical health conditions.
You will be based as an employee within Berkshire Talking Therapies whilst attending Reading University, with a mixture of teaching days and service days.
You will be required to undertake and pass the Talking Therapies PWP training, provided through the University of Reading and achieve the Postgraduate/Graduate Certificate in Evidence based Psychological Treatments as part of this role.
Providing high volume, low intensity interventions using cognitive behavioural therapy for mild to moderate anxiety and depression
Opportunities to support those with long term physical health conditions and those with employment issues, alongside our fantastic employment support team.
On successful completion of the programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and behaviours relevant to employment as a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within Talking Therapies.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Evidence of vocational training or further study (level 5 upwards).
- Experience working with adults with mental health difficulties.
- Willing to work one 12-8pm shift per week (the rest either 8-4pm or 9-5pm, no late shifts on Fridays).
- Willing to work in the office and able to travel to other locations as needed.
- We also welcome those who can offer therapy in other languages, although this is not essential for this role.
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today, and we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Please note, if you submit a successful application, you will be expected to be available on the 16th or 17th June for interview.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to email us on: BHFTTTTraineePWPQueries@berkshire.nhs.uk and wed be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Evidence of vocational training or further study (level 5 upwards).
- Experience working with adults with mental health difficulties.
- Willing to work one 12-8pm shift per week (the rest either 8-4pm or 9-5pm, no late shifts on Fridays).
- Willing to work in the office and able to travel to other locations as needed.
- We also welcome those who can offer therapy in other languages, although this is not essential for this role.
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today, and we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Please note, if you submit a successful application, you will be expected to be available on the 16th or 17th June for interview.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to email us on: BHFTTTTraineePWPQueries@berkshire.nhs.uk and wed be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- University degree in Psychology or other health /social care related undergraduate degree.
- OR: Minimum proven study up to level 5 e.g. diploma of higher education (DipHE)
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
- Other training in counselling skills or similar
Continuous Professional Development/Training
Essential
- Commitment to ongoing training and development
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- Able to attend the formal training as required and able to integrate training into practice
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidenced experience of working with people in community settings
- Experience of working in or with a diverse or multi-cultural community
Desirable
- Experience of working with refugees/ asylum seekers
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector including in housing, employment, or debt services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an awareness of mild to moderate anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care and awareness of issues relating to mental health and mental health problems
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of the IAPT programme
- Ability to study as a self-motivated learner and to effectively implement training into practice.
- Computer literate and able to use Microsoft programmes including Excel database, word, and outlook
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence-based interventions and how it relates to this post
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental well-being
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly as required (within and outside of office hours) and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position
Desirable
- Fluent in a language other than English - please state all languages you could deliver therapy in
- Able to work with interpreters to deliver services
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- University degree in Psychology or other health /social care related undergraduate degree.
- OR: Minimum proven study up to level 5 e.g. diploma of higher education (DipHE)
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
- Other training in counselling skills or similar
Continuous Professional Development/Training
Essential
- Commitment to ongoing training and development
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- Able to attend the formal training as required and able to integrate training into practice
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidenced experience of working with people in community settings
- Experience of working in or with a diverse or multi-cultural community
Desirable
- Experience of working with refugees/ asylum seekers
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector including in housing, employment, or debt services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an awareness of mild to moderate anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care and awareness of issues relating to mental health and mental health problems
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of the IAPT programme
- Ability to study as a self-motivated learner and to effectively implement training into practice.
- Computer literate and able to use Microsoft programmes including Excel database, word, and outlook
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence-based interventions and how it relates to this post
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental well-being
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly as required (within and outside of office hours) and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position
Desirable
- Fluent in a language other than English - please state all languages you could deliver therapy in
- Able to work with interpreters to deliver services
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
