We are seeking applications from highly motivated individuals, to join our team as a trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (tPWP). The successful candidate will be joining a well-established service and will contribute to a stepped care model of service delivery for people experiencing anxiety disorders and depression.

This exciting opportunity will enable you to make a real difference to the lives of local people. You will be based centrally in our main office and provide clinics across a number of community settings, so a driving license and ability to travel is essential.

An average week during the training year may look like

Attendance of team meetings and forums

Offer 3 to 4 days of patient facing work either through face to face, telephone, online or group treatment modalities

Attend caseload management, clinical skills and line management supervision

Completing administrative tasks including session write up, onward referral, signposting, risk management and safeguarding reporting

Due to the anticipated interest in this role please go to www.iapt.nhs.uk for further information in the first instance.

Main duties of the job

As part of the role you will attend the Post Graduate Certificate in PWP practice at the University of Southampton 1-2 days per week for a year. Alongside the training you will practice assessment and delivery of low intensity NICE recommended interventions under clinical and line management supervision. Employment beyond this period is conditional on passing the course and becoming registered as a qualified PWP with the BABCP or BPS.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or within a NICE evidenced psychological therapy.
• or
• Psychology degree or other relevant associated field with appropriate clinical experience in mental health disorders
• And
• Evidence based PWP qualification, preferably at post graduate certificate level, from an accredited training provider

Desirable

• BABCP or BPS Registration/working towards being registered and adhere to the professional guidelines of chosen governing body.
• Qualification in PWP caseload management/supervision from an accredited training provider
• Evidence of post qualification CPD related to PWP role

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gables

Halberry Lane

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 2ER

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