Job summary
Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Salary: Band 6
Contract: 12 months fixed term maternity leave cover
Hours: 25 hours per week
Location of Post: NHS Doncaster Talking Therapies
Base: Cantley Health Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative individual to join one of the UK's founding NHS Talking Therapies services here in Doncaster.
We currently have a part-time position for a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Doncaster Core team were you will work alongside a team of highly skilled and diverse therapists for 12 months.
This post requires applicants to be geographically located within travelling distance to our base in Doncaster due to the face-to-face elements of the role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Support the Team Managers as required, across the range of his/her duties as appropriate within the grading of this post.
- In conjunction with the Team Managers, develop efficient pathways of care.
- Working with practice teams to ensure an integrated approach to care.
- Deliver clinical and managerial supervision to junior members of staff.
- Liaise with other professionals and agencies to ensure patients receive appropriate interventions.
- Promote and maintain an effective multi-disciplinary/multi-agency approach to care.
- Participate in service and multi agency development.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Application requirements
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate)
- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences
- Registration or working towards registrations with BABCP
- Substantial experience of supervising others within a therapy setting
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals
- A qualification in Professional Supervision and /or Line Management
- E of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence-based NHS Talking Therapies low intensity interventions such as computerised CBT, guided self-help and group psychoeducation Experience of working in Primary Care Services Experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapies service Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Ability to manage own caseload and time Substantial experience of supervising others within a therapy setting Evidence of working in the local community Demonstrates high standards in written communication Able to write clear reports and letters. Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals Experience of line management
Person Specification
Application requirements
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate)
- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences
- Registration or working towards registrations with BABCP
- Substantial experience of supervising others within a therapy setting
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals
- A qualification in Professional Supervision and /or Line Management
- E of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence-based NHS Talking Therapies low intensity interventions such as computerised CBT, guided self-help and group psychoeducation Experience of working in Primary Care Services Experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapies service Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Ability to manage own caseload and time Substantial experience of supervising others within a therapy setting Evidence of working in the local community Demonstrates high standards in written communication Able to write clear reports and letters. Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals Experience of line management
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
