Perinatal Wellbeing Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post-holder will work within the service providing high volume low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self management interventions to service to clients with moderate anxiety and depression during the perinatal phase. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities

KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. CLINICAL

1.1. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.

1.2. Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.

1.3. Undertakes patient centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

1.4. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-ups the persons treatment to high intensity.

1.5. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.

1.6. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary. .

1.7. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

1.8. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

1.9. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

1.10.Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols

1.11.Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step- down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.

1.12.Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process

2. PROFESSIONAL

2.1. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

2.2. Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.

2.3. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment for common mental health problems.

2.4. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

2.5. Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.

2.6. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

2.7. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuing Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

2.8. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

3. GENERAL

3.1. To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

3.2. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.

3.3. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.

3.4. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial mental health working experience including voluntary work or expertise gained by experience of mental health problems
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary or Secondary Care Services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Evidence of working in the local community
• Experience of working
• with adults with coexisting mental and substance misuse needs that impacts on wellbeing
• Experience of perinatal mental healthcare
• Experience of delivering group work
• Prior experience of the PWP role would be an advantage

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Applicants should demonstrate evidence of interpersonal skills to engage and develop working alliances with colleagues and patients
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision

Desirable

• Received risk assessment training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work / Employment and the impact it can have on mental health
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
• Skills and knowledge for engaging and intervening effectively with the key BAME communities that live in SWYPFT

Personal Attributes

Essential

• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate Certificate for Low Intensity Therapies (IAPT)
• and
• Psychology degree or other related degree

Desirable

• Post Graduate Mental Health Certificate

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

8 Fox View Hub

Dewsbury District Hospital

Dewsbury

WF134AD

Employer's website

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