Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Qualified)

Please note that the Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions Post-grad certification is a requirement for this post.

This is a permanent post. The Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner will work within Waltham Forest talking Therapies (IAPT) providing high volume low intensity interventions which will include cognitive behavioural theory and practice through the provision of 6 sessions of guided self-help by both face-face and telephone. The successful candidate will hold university degree in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness: for example, a degree in psychology, health or social sciences AND a qualification from a recognised, accredited, post graduate PWP training programme.The successful candidate will also have experience of working with mental health service users in an IAPT service in the NHS or voluntary sectorThey will be able to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health and mental health problems and an understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Theory and Therapy.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the post:

• To assist with the provision of information/self-help material and support for self-help groups, under the supervision of a qualified mental health practitioner.
• To assess and support people with common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery
• To make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering IAPT referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or step the client up to high intensity or secondary care
• To provide a range of information and support for evidence based low intensity psychological treatments which will include guided self-help, computerised CBT. This may be face-face, telephone or via other media
• To contribute to programmes and groups involving the self-help and self-management of common mental health conditions programmes
• To actively make use of clinical supervision for all client-related tasks in order
• To review and improve the effectiveness of interventions offered.
• To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

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

Qualification

Essential

• Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course)

Desirable

• Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with people who have experienced 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
• Evidence of working in the local community

PWP Registration

Essential

• Registered PWP with BABCP or BPS

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

South Forest Centre, Thorne Close, Leytonstone, London E11 4HU

Waltham Forest

E11 4HU

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