Overview
Job Summary: We are looking for passionate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join our NHS Talking Therapies Team. It is mandatory for any successful applicants to have completed the PG Certificate (PWP Training). If you do not have this qualification, you would need to apply for a trainee PWP role in the future.
Location and working pattern: The successful applicants are expected to primarily work between the office in Eccles and clinic venues in the Salford area. We are not able to offer any fully remote contracts.
Application timeline: This vacancy will close when sufficient applications are received. Submit your application early to prevent disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications, it may not always be possible to contact unsuccessful candidates. If you have queries regarding your application, please contact the appropriate team.
Main duties: The post-holder will work within the service providing high volume low intensity interventions under supervision and will provide a wide range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based guided self-management interventions to adults with common mental health issues.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities:
* To be aware of and actively promote the vision and mission of the organisation and role model the values.
* Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service, assessing and supporting people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
* To foster good and trusting relationships whilst undertaking patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
* To be able to make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, and refer unsuitable patients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the person’s treatment to high intensity.
* To provide a range of information in a variety of formats (telephone, face to face or other) and support for evidence-based high volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help, computerised CBT and information about pharmacological treatments.
* To educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
* To adhere to an agreed number of patient contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible, convenient and within the service guidelines.
* To attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or patients in treatment, where appropriate.
* Where appropriate to be actively involved in research and projects within the mental health sector.
* To complete all requirements relating to data collection and coherent records of all clinical activity are kept in line with service protocols.
* Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
* Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
* To attend and engage in regular supervision meetings, maintaining a mandatory training portfolio and to apply learning from any training received as well as providing support/mentorship to others, as and when required.
* To be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment for common mental health problems and maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments as well as national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
* To ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies, are up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
* To ensure that patient confidentiality is protected at all times.
* To actively participate in the annual appraisal process including objective setting, self-assessment of performance and recognition of self-development areas, to understand how own role and objectives are linked to team, directorate and corporate objectives.
* To be responsible for own development including attendance at conferences and workshops, keeping CPD records up to date in line with the personal development plan and recognising own development needs and communicating with the line manager in relation to this.
* To ensure utmost responsibility for patient care (children, young people and adults including any parents or carers).
* To be alert to potential indicators of abuse or neglect in children, and know how to act on their concerns in line with the organisation’s procedures and Salford Safeguarding Children Board procedures.
* To ensure all safeguarding and other mandatory training remains up to date.
* To be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent legislation; undertake a proactive role in risk management, including risk assessments and incident reporting in line with the organisation’s process, and maintain a statutory duty of care for your own safety and that of others.
* To ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
If you think you meet the requirements for the role, please complete an application telling us how you meet the specifications of the role.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* PWP Qualification e.g. Certificate in Advanced Practices in Mental Health Primary Care Pathway (APMHPC).
* Experience of working with people who have experienced mental health problems.
Desirable
* MSc health-related degree, Psychology or other health-related undergraduate degree.
* Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Qualification or qualification in a relevant psychological therapy/approach.
* Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for the role and ability to deliver positive results.
* Able to undertake patient-centred interviews/assessments and support self-recovery.
* High standards in written and verbal communication.
* Understand facilitators and barriers to the therapeutic relationship with patients.
* Understanding of IAPT, anxiety and depression and how it may present.
* Professional in interactions and ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
* Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development effectively.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage a caseload of patients.
* Ability to assess and manage patient-related risk within scope of practice.
* Respect for autonomy and confidentiality and promoting equality and diversity.
* Understanding of evidence-based psychological therapies as related to this post.
* Emotional resilience to manage a high volume of clinical contacts and personal wellbeing.
* Computer literate.
Desirable
* Willingness to attend and apply relevant training.
* Ability to be self-reflective in personal and professional development.
* Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
* Ability to manage own caseload in a service with targets and documented clinical outcomes.
* Car driver or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the locality area.
* Fluent in languages other than English.
Security and Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and may require submission for Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.
Employer Details
Employer: Six Degrees Social Enterprise
Address: Albert Street, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0BL
Employer Website: six-degrees.org.uk
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