Job summary
Since 2009
NHS North East Lincolnshire Talking Therapies service has provided low and high
intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, couples psychotherapy,
Counselling for Depression and Interpersonal Therapy. The clinical team
consists of High Intensity Therapists, Counsellors, Psychological Wellbeing
Practitioners and Employment Advisors.
We are
looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated individual qualified as a
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or newly qualified. Psychological
Wellbeing Practitioners are trained to deliver low intensity Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy to people with mild to moderate mental health problems. The
post initially involves delivering these low intensity CBT interventions in a
range of settings - including groups, individual and via remote. The team
consists of experienced staff who have been specifically trained to provide
supervision.
We are
looking for a qualified PWP to join our team on a 12 month remote contract.
Main duties of the job
Interviews will be conducted by NHS Talking
Therapies Team Manager, Service Manager and a service user representative. A
short role play will be required.
Candidate
must be registered with BABCP or BACP.
The closing
date for this post is 12th July 2024. Interviews will take place remotely.
NHS Talking
Therapies provides a hybrid of both remote therapy and treatment in person,
with clinicians working a proportion of their time from the office, community
areas such as GP's and an option to work maximum of two days from home.
PLEASE
NOTE THIS IS A REMOTE POST. We do however have a team day once a month and
there will be an expectation that you will attend this day to remain up to
date.
About us
Hello!
We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire mental health and well-being. We are an award-winning social enterprise that
provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.
The whole basis of our work is
to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.
We offer a range of mental
health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist
support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation
and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating
disorder facility.
Ranked as one of the top UK
companies to work for, we featured in the Best Companies top 100 large company
list and were named sixth best health and social care company 2023.
As a social enterprise, we do
things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially
viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities
including Grimsby Garden Centre and two cafes.
Working at Navigo is not like
working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.
We like to work with
forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come join us!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
and Responsibilities
1.CLINICAL
1.1.Accept
referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
1.2.Assess
and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management
of their recovery.
1.3.Undertakes
patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to
see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and
others.
1.4Make
decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments
referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or
back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatment to
high intensity psychological therapy.
1.5.Provide a
range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity
psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT,
information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face,
telephone, groups or via other media.
1.6.Educate
and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
1.7.Adhere to
an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts
offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise
waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
1.8.Attend
multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment,
where appropriate.
1.9.Complete
all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
1.10.Keep
coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and
use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
1.11.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.
1.12.Assess
and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy
process and working closely with the IAPT Employment Advisor service.
1.13.Operate
at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and
recognises and respects diversity.
2.TRAINING
AND SUPERVISION
2.1.Attend
and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including
practical, academic and practice based assessments.
2.2.Apply
learning from the training programme in practice
2.3.Receive
supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the
required standards.
2.4.Prepare
and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical
case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled
basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations
of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.
2.5.Respond
to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice.
2.6.Engage in
and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and
clinical practice.
3.PROFESSIONAL
3.1.Ensure
the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any
regulating bodies, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by
the department of health (e.g. NHS long term plan, National Service Framework,
National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
3.2.Ensure
that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
3.3.Be aware
of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment for common
mental health problems.
3.4.Ensure
clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists
on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
3.5.Participate
in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
3.6.Keep up
to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and
ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of
latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
3.7.Attend
relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional
objectives.
4.GENERAL
4.1.To
contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
4.2.To
maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and
procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
4.3.All
employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and
the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
4.4.All
employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation 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.
4.5.It is the
responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for
personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests
in the course of their official duties.
4.6.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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Extensive experience of working on SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Post Graduate Psychological Wellbeing Practice
Desirable
- Mental health experience
- Previously experience in IAPT/Talking Therapies
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Registered with BABCP or BACP
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
- 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
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
- Fluent in languages other than English
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Desirable
- Use of clinical recording systems including system one.
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
Address
Home Based
Navigo House
Grimsby
Lincolnshire
DN32 0QE