Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and motivated individual to train as an Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. The successful candidate will study for a University Professional Certificate in Psychological Practice, as part of the Psychological Wellbeing Practice Level 6 Apprenticeship, which is a cornerstone qualification for working in NHS Talking Therapies services. The training is delivered jointly between Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT), and Staffordshire University.
The planned interview dates are... We will aim to give 2 weeks' notice if you are invited to interview.
In this role, the post holder will be required to attend at least 1 day teaching, undertake 1 day of self-directed study, and provide 3 days of clinical practice per week, from our base at the Whiteheath Medical Centre. Teaching will be at University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus) and will commence in late September 2024. The post holder will be offering assessment and low intensity treatment to patients presenting with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. The post holder will receive appropriate support throughout their training journey.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job:
Please be aware that, when applying for this post, there is an expectation that the post-holder will complete the Psychological Wellbeing Practice Level 6 Apprenticeship with Staffordshire University. All job offers will be subject to performance at interview, verification of appropriate qualifications by Staffordshire University and confirmation of funding for posts from Health Education England.
Please refer to job description and person specification for full details.
About us
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.
We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post Title: Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (APWP)
Department: NHS Sandwell Talking Therapies
Location: Oldbury
Directorate: Adult Mental Health
Band: 4 Agenda For Change £25,147
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Contract Type: Permanent (upon successful completion of APWP training course)
Responsible to: Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Responsible for: None
Successful applicants will hold:
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent).
- Significant experience of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem
Please see the job description and person specification for more details.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Relevant professional experience in caring for people, particularly those experiencing mental health difficulties which can be through paid, voluntary or through expertise gained by experience of mental health difficulties
- Knowledge and skills of working with a diverse client group
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Essential time management skills
- Ability to use IT Systems
- Able to use own initiative
- Effective administration skills (accurate record keeping)
- Ability to respond to and manage change
- Able to attend clinical sessions as required for the completion of the PWP Apprenticeship
- Able to manage the academic requirements of the training
- Organisation and time management skills
- Promotes recovery and social inclusion
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to demonstrate compassion to all service users, self and staff
- Ability to transport self around the Sandwell borough in a timely fashion in order to meet the post requirements
- Able to attend university beginning September/October 2023
Desirable
- Experience of managing and organising own workload
- Knowledge and skills in conducting assessments with clients
- Knowledge and skills in referring or signposting clients to other services
- An understanding of the context of the IAPT stepped care model
- Ability to liaise with other disciplines
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Whiteheath Medical Centre
Badsey Road
Oldbury
B69 1EJ