Job summary
You must have been in the UK for 12 months prior to applying for this post and be able to provide a 6 year address history to be able to complete the prison clearance.
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to work within the primary care mental health service at HMP Forest Bank. HMP Forest Bank is a Category B prison which houses male prisoners aged 18 upwards. The prison is operated by Sodexo Justice Services who work in partnership with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust to provide a high standard to mental health care to those in their custody.
The post holder will assist in the delivery of effective needs based, modern mental health services within the prison, which achieves equivalence to healthcare services in the community. The post holder will be responsible for providing an assessed need of low intensity psychological therapy to men in custody.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide evidence based psychological assessment, formulation and therapy to service users, as well as advise and support colleagues and other non-professional carers on the psychological aspect of assessment formulation, care and treatment. The post holder will also be responsible for the line management of two Health and Wellbeing Practitioners, alongside overseeing their clinical practice and the day to day running of the service. In addition, the post holder will provide supervision for junior PWP's within other GMMH Health & Justice services. Also, to further members of staff as the team expands.
The model of care used by the service is the stepped care model of care which the post holder will contribute to in the delivery of individualised care and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Honours Degree 2:2 or above or a professional qualification related to Health or Social Care
- IAPT low intensity or PWP training accredited by the British Psychological Society or BABCP. OR Post Graduate diploma Promoting psychological wellbeing - or equivalent.
Desirable
- oEvidence of continuous practice development related to delivering psychosocial interventions to both individuals and groups
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months experience as a qualified practitioner.
- Experience of undertaking patient centered interviews to identify areas of change and support.
- Experience of carrying out thorough risk assessments along with providing a range of evidence based psychological interventions including guided self-help based on cognitive behavioral therapy and psycho-educational groups.
- Experience of multiagency working.
Desirable
- oExperience of working with offenders either within a prison, an inpatient setting or in the community.
- oExperience of working within forensic psychiatry or within offender health.
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of Mental Health and Social Care.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of specialist needs of service users within the prison environment and criminal justice systems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Common Mental Health problems and medication used in relation to these.
- Ability to organise own time, appointments and caseload effectively Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to use IT systems and outcome measurement tools Support audit through use of databases
Desirable
- oSupervisory management skills with junior staff.
- oAbility to deliver training packages/programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Honours Degree 2:2 or above or a professional qualification related to Health or Social Care
- IAPT low intensity or PWP training accredited by the British Psychological Society or BABCP. OR Post Graduate diploma Promoting psychological wellbeing - or equivalent.
Desirable
- oEvidence of continuous practice development related to delivering psychosocial interventions to both individuals and groups
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months experience as a qualified practitioner.
- Experience of undertaking patient centered interviews to identify areas of change and support.
- Experience of carrying out thorough risk assessments along with providing a range of evidence based psychological interventions including guided self-help based on cognitive behavioral therapy and psycho-educational groups.
- Experience of multiagency working.
Desirable
- oExperience of working with offenders either within a prison, an inpatient setting or in the community.
- oExperience of working within forensic psychiatry or within offender health.
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of Mental Health and Social Care.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of specialist needs of service users within the prison environment and criminal justice systems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Common Mental Health problems and medication used in relation to these.
- Ability to organise own time, appointments and caseload effectively Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to use IT systems and outcome measurement tools Support audit through use of databases
Desirable
- oSupervisory management skills with junior staff.
- oAbility to deliver training packages/programmes.
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).
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).
