Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a full time (37.5 hours per week) Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) on 12 month temporary contract, for the Central Cheshire Talking Therapies service.
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners assess and deliver interventions to people experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues. This training post will involve undertaking a 12 month course of study at Liverpool John Moores University, (Course starts March 2025) whilst working in clinical practice within our service, leading to qualification as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
You will be expected to manage a small caseload while in training whilst supported to develop clinical skills and competences in supervised practice.
On successful completion of the course you will move to a permanent Band 5 post as a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
Main duties of the job
You will be trained to use CBT-based low intensity interventions, including guided self-help, psycho-education and computerised CBT, to help people with depression and anxiety.
To join us, you will need to have evidence of study at level 5 or above and have experience of working or volunteering within a health or social care setting. You will be highly organised, have drive and initiative and be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The recruitment process involves a joint selection process by Cheshire & Wirral Partnership Trust IAPT Services and Liverpool John Moores University.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence* of successful study at level 5 or above**
- Or Evidence of study at an equivalent level
- *includes receipt of confirmation letter from a training provider in the North West (University of Central Lancashire, University of Manchester and Liverpool John Moores) or equivalent training provider, demonstrating level 5 academic ability through completion of a portfolio
- ** https://www.gov.uk/whatdifferent-qualification-levelsmean/list-of-qualification-levels
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree
- Psychology or other health related post graduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working or volunteering in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have experienced mental ill health.
- Experience of working in Primary Care services
- Experience of working in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of presenting in a group setting
- Experience of delivering interventions to people with Mental ill health.
- Experience of evaluation of the outcomes of interventions used in role.
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Desirable
- 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 health
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Talking Therapies model and application to treat common mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of the impact of physical conditions on aspects of mental health
- Knowledge of local communities in Cheshire and Merseyside
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence* of successful study at level 5 or above**
- Or Evidence of study at an equivalent level
- *includes receipt of confirmation letter from a training provider in the North West (University of Central Lancashire, University of Manchester and Liverpool John Moores) or equivalent training provider, demonstrating level 5 academic ability through completion of a portfolio
- ** https://www.gov.uk/whatdifferent-qualification-levelsmean/list-of-qualification-levels
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree
- Psychology or other health related post graduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working or volunteering in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have experienced mental ill health.
- Experience of working in Primary Care services
- Experience of working in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of presenting in a group setting
- Experience of delivering interventions to people with Mental ill health.
- Experience of evaluation of the outcomes of interventions used in role.
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Desirable
- 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 health
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Talking Therapies model and application to treat common mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of the impact of physical conditions on aspects of mental health
- Knowledge of local communities in Cheshire and Merseyside
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.
