If you are a qualified PWP who is searching for a welcoming and supportive team then look no further!

We are offering full time hybrid working. Mainly based at home at the moment with the expectation of working one day in clinic at this time.

With a core focus on staff wellbeing we offer lots of flexible options such as hybrid working (working from home and in clinic) and also flexible working hours.

We deliver therapy via telephone, face to face, on video and online therapy platforms.

Do you want the opportunity to work in a fast paced service that allows you to provide meaningful and effective therapeutic experiences to address common mental health problems?

Do you want to work within a team of highly motivated and experienced therapists that are passionate about making a difference and supporting each other?

There is currently an exciting opportunity for dynamic and self-motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) to work for LSCFT NHS Talking Therapies within the Chorley and South Ribble area.

Main duties of the job

NHS Talking Therapies PWP's offer accessible screening, assessment and treatment for common mental health problems. We like to make sure we offer a variety of options as one size does not fit all.

Not only are we a flexible service for those accessing us as we run groups, offer telephone, video online (Attend Anywhere) and face-to-face treatment sessions. We offer a flexible Hybrid working model to staff consisting of days from home and clinics within a variety of community settings including the office.

PWPs also have an important link role developing relationships with local GP practices and advocating health promotion within the wider community.

Our team members are encouraged to develop specialisms by taking on champion roles such as long term conditions, young people, safeguarding, BAME, older adults and substance misuse.

As part of the role you will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This may include early morning and late evening appointments as well as the possibility of working some Saturday mornings.

If you would like the opportunity to bring your own creativity, flexibility and commitment to Talking Therapies and you have the appropriate qualifications, we look forward to receiving your application.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion* of a recognised qualification for the role e.g. PWP Post Graduate Certificate (or Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with a 2022 competency certificate)
• Registration as PWP with BABCP or BPS (completed or in progress)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS structures and policy within a primary care context.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of psychological work with common mental health problems
• Experience of short term time-limited work.
• Experience of promoting wellbeing and social inclusion.

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration responding and participating as required.
• Ability to self-reflect and use clinical supervision appropriately.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Civic offices

Union Street

Chorley

PR7 1AL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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