Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
This job is now closed
Job summary
The training post will equip the post - holder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self- management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post- holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the University of Essex, as specified within National Low Intensity curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
Main duties of the job
This is a training role within the Improving Access To Psychological Therapies Programme - Redbridge Talking Therapies IAPT Service. The post-holder will work within the IAPT service providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip the post - holder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self- management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post- holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the University of Essex, as specified within National Low Intensity curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
About us
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £3,899 and a maximum payment of £4,968 per annum pro rata).
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Date posted
09 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
395-PP004-23
Job locations
Hainault Health Centre
Ilford
IG7 4DF
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Hainault Health Centre
Ilford
IG7 4DF
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior High Intensity Therapist & Step 2 Lead
Amanda Seagers
03003001554
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)