Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Make decisions on the suitability of new referrals, identifying the most suitable service for the patient
• Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self‑management of their recovery.
• Undertake patient‑centred interviews to identify areas where the person wishes to see change and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others
• Provide a range of information and support using evidence based high‑volume low‑intensity psychological treatments
• 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
• 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.

This exciting role has been developed to support patient care and NHS service delivery. It is for this reason that the training and salary are being supported with public funds and we would ask you to apply to only one Trust and one Higher Education Institution (HEI).

A detailed job description and personal specification listing necessary qualifications are attached.

Please apply early – We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Permanent contract is subject to passing the course – contracts will have to be reviewed if the course is not passed.

Training & Placement

You will be required to attend a minimum of 1 day teaching at Birmingham University, 1 day self‑directed study and 3 days of clinical practice per week offering assessment and low intensity treatment to patients with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.

The role is well supported with weekly case management and monthly clinical supervision with qualified clinicians. In addition to clinical contact, the role includes data collection/management, analysis, record keeping and community engagement activities. You must be able to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication, be able to establish good therapeutic relationships with people and be computer literate.

Following successful completion of the course and achieving satisfactory performance levels, there will be an opportunity to transition into a Substantive Contract within the service. Once qualified you will be required to become a registered practitioner with either BABCP or BPS within 1 year.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject OR Advanced Level GCEs (A‑C) or equivalent
• Significant experience of working with adults who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Applicants need to be available for university screening week commencing 27th Oct.

Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd Nov.

Job Overview

If you are a highly organised and motivated individual with a commitment to the NHS and patient care then we would welcome your application to study for the professional role of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. Successful candidates will be trained to deliver Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, which are the cornerstone of NHS Talking Therapies Services (formally known as IAPT).

Benefits

• £27,485
• 35 – 41 days annual leave – including bank holidays (depending on length of service)
• Ongoing career development/training
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing support such as access to the MPFT Staff Psychology Service and additional wellbeing days and activities throughout the year
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible working opportunities depending on the role
• Access to SOOTHE resources – supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent
• Innovative research training program entitled STARS Supporting the advancement of Research Skills
• NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car – fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like‑minded people.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.