Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner's (PWP) to join City Health Care Partnership's Specialist Weight Management Team. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team, assessing and providing evidence-based treatment for obese patients who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues. It is essential that you can communicate sensitively and effectively, are non-judgmental and compassionate, and can work effectively within an MDT. Applicants must also be BABCP registered.
Main duties of the job
The role will include psychological assessment and delivery of evidence-based step 2 CBT based treatment for obese patients who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues. Onward referral to local Talk Therapy or Secondary Mental Health Services will also be a key part of the job.The role will include working as part of an MDT to provide appropriate, evidence based treatment plans to support patients to lose weight.
The successful applicant will be proactive in their own development and will engage in peer and individual supervision. Appropriate training, support, and supervision will be provided to develop skills and support the maintenance of BABCP registration.
You will be based in the vibrant, cultural city of Hull which is continuing to thrive and grow after being awarded City of Culture in 2017. The post will be based at Marfleet Health Centre in Hull, however the successful applicant will also be expected to work from various other bases across the city.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Doughty - Tier 3 Weight Management Service Manager on 078166453679 or email mark.doughty@nhs.net
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PWP qualification with an IAPT accredited PWP Training Course or Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required
- Registered with BABCP or BPS, or prepared to work towards registration.
Desirable
- IAPT accredited PWP supervisor
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate/undergraduate degree.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence or working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication and is able to write clear records, reports and letters
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of working with social inclusion
- Evidence of working in the local community
- Experience of working with a dialogue translator
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of mild to moderate mental health issues and how it may present in Primary Care
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surround work and the impact it can have on mental health problems
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PWP qualification with an IAPT accredited PWP Training Course or Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required
- Registered with BABCP or BPS, or prepared to work towards registration.
Desirable
- IAPT accredited PWP supervisor
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate/undergraduate degree.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence or working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication and is able to write clear records, reports and letters
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of working with social inclusion
- Evidence of working in the local community
- Experience of working with a dialogue translator
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of mild to moderate mental health issues and how it may present in Primary Care
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surround work and the impact it can have on mental health problems
- 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
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).