Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Birmingham Healthy Minds

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Job summary

The purpose of the Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner is to lead, direct and innovate the role of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in Birmingham Healthy Minds. The post holder will be an experienced PWP equipped with expert clinical skills that can supervise and inspire the PWP workforce within the service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service to provide leadership in Step 2 psychological interventions as part of the Stepped care Model. The Senior Pwp will be equipped to provide clinical supervision, case management and take the lead on a number of projects associated with the work of PWP's around group work, role development and other service initiatives. BHM aim is to deliver high quality, cost effective therapy which is in line with performance targets/standards set nationally for IAPT services. Therefore the post holder will be required to support the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to ensure delivery of Step 2 interventions are effective, efficient and dynamic to meet the needs of the service.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

436-5497406

Job locations

Shenley Fields Centre

Shenley Fields Drive

Birmingham

B31 1XH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • PWP Qualification
  • Substantive post qualification experience

Desirable

  • Experience of leadership
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • PWP Qualification
  • Substantive post qualification experience

Desirable

  • Experience of leadership

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shenley Fields Centre

Shenley Fields Drive

Birmingham

B31 1XH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shenley Fields Centre

Shenley Fields Drive

Birmingham

B31 1XH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Step 2 Lead

Rachel Bradley

rachel.bradley5@nhs.net

01213012525

Details

Date posted

04 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

436-5497406

Job locations

Shenley Fields Centre

Shenley Fields Drive

Birmingham

B31 1XH


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