Overview
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Are you a qualified PWP looking for the opportunity to develop and build upon your skills and experience? Are you passionate about supporting colleagues clinically?
At Cornwall and Isles of Scilly NHS Talking Therapies we have an opportunity to join our West Team as a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. The position holder will be expected to work part of the week from an office in the West Cornwall area to provide a face-to-face clinic; the other days will be completed remotely.
Proposed interview date: to be confirmed.
This Job Is Currently Only Open To People Who Already Work For The NHS In Cornwall Or The Isles Of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Main duties
As a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (SPWP) you will support the Service Lead, Professional Lead & Team Managers to develop the Step 2 Service Provision Across the Organisation. These roles provide an opportunity for experienced PWPs who are committed to developing their careers to share their interest and passion and to develop these qualities and skills in others. In addition to maintaining a PWP (Step 2) caseload, the post holders will work within the Talking Therapies Service providing a range of more senior duties including:
* Clinical support and guidance around clinical suitability and patient risk across the organisation.
* Clinical supervision/case management of both qualified & trainee PWPs.
* Clinical skills training.
* Referral assessment, identifying & ensuring appropriate and current level of intensity for patients.
* Clinically support/mentor less experienced PWPs.
* Lead on low intensity service developments and deliver in-house training workshops.
* Develop, support and train innovative practice to trainee PWPs and to other workers qualified to act in low intensity worker roles.
* Integrate care with physical health services to improve physical and mental health outcomes for clients with long-term conditions.
About Us
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this area. We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases, including 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Details
Band 6
Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working
Location NHS Talking Therapies - West, Low Meadows Business Park, Redruth, TR16 4AR
Job Description and Person Specification
Job responsibilities and person specification are detailed in supporting documents. The essential qualifications and experience include:
* Psychology Degree or similar.
* A qualification or substantial experience in professional clinical supervision.
* Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering evidence-based Talking Therapies low intensity interventions (e.g., computerised CBT, guided self-help, group psycho-education).
* Talking Therapies accredited postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT.
Desirable:
* Evidence of working with people who have experienced mental health and physical health problems.
* Talking Therapies Long Term Conditions (LTC) (low intensity) qualified.
Skills and Aptitude – Essential:
* Leadership/management skills or interest in developing these.
* Experience of supervising, guiding or mentoring others within a therapeutic setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS disclosure.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: NHS Talking Therapies - West, Low Meadows Business Park, Redruth, TR16 4AR
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Mental Health Care
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