Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, highly motivated and fully accredited Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the management team within the Redbridge Talking Therapies Improving Access to Psychological Service. The post holder must hold an accredited Post Graduate Certificate, Diploma or accredited Top Up Certificate in Low Intensity CBT based interventions and have minimum 2 years of experience of working as a PWP ( post training).
Main duties of the job
Aim of the role:The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work. These are the 5P's: o Putting people firsto Prioritising qualityo Being progressive, innovative and continually improveo Being professional and honesto Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choiceThe post holder will achieve this by:Offering evidence-based practice in facilitated self-help, individually by phone, face-to-face and in groups, and will develop, support and train innovative practice to trainee IAPT Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs).The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and may be called upon to work in various community settings. In addition, there is a clinical supervision component to the post; this offers an opportunity for qualified and experienced IAPT PWPs, low intensity workers or primary care graduate mental health workers who are enthusiastic and excited by the development of low intensity services, to share their interest and passion, and to develop these qualities and skills in others.
About us
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A related undergraduate degree, e.g. Psychology
- IAPT Low intensity worker/ psychological well being practitioner qualification
Desirable
- IAPT Certificate in PWP Case Management Supervision Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and ability to provide mentor/supervisor role
- Ability to demonstrate a range of Experiences in offering and delivering the range of IAPT Low intensity interventions
- Experience of working in a Primary Care Mental Health setting
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with clients whose children are subject to Child Protection legislation
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Models of assessment, screening, referral, record-keeping and evidence-based brief psychological intervention
- Clinical risk assessment and risk management
- An understanding of the context of IAPT stepped care
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Redbridge Talking Therapies
Hainault Health Centre
Ilford
IG7 4DF