Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job description
Wandsworth Talking Therapies is a primary care mental health and wellbeing service which aims to provide support to people living within Wandsworth or those with a Wandsworth G.P. As a service, we aim to deliver a range of evidence-based psychological interventions to people with common mental health problems within a stepped care model. Wandsworth Talking Therapies is professionally managed by a consultant Clinical Psychologist and operationally managed by a service manager. The team consists of qualified Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) who provide evidence-based psychological interventions in line with NICE guidance.

Wandsworth is a wonderfully diverse mix of communities, cultures and energy. Therefore we are seeking individuals who relish the opportunity to work with diverse communities and contribute to positive community development in mental health. We are particularly excited about the opportunity to develop culturally sensitive services and have a strong track record in innovative practice and training. Wandsworth have an excellent reputation in the development and support of PWP roles and we are excited about the potential new developments at step 2 going forward.

We are looking for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our successful and dynamic IAPT service. You will offer triage assessments and low intensity interventions to people with common mental health problems (depression and anxiety disorders). You will provide brief telephone based triage assessments as well as NICE-supported low intensity treatments such as guided self-help and CBT-based psycho-educational courses. You will receive regular clinical supervision from either a Senior PWP or clinical/counselling psychologist/CBT therapist working within the service.

Successful applicants will have a strong academic background with a good (upper second or first class) degree in the behavioural sciences and also a keen interest in primary care. Successful applicants must have a Low intensity PWP qualification. Please note if you do not have this qualification you will not be considered for the post. Successful applicants will also have excellent interpersonal skills and have experience of working with people who have mental health problems. We are also looking for someone who has enthusiasm, confidence and the ability to work flexibly and autonomously within a team.

You will be based at our office in Tooting Broadway with opportunities to work remotely from home as well.

Do you have/or are you currently studying a post graduate low intensity PWP qualification? IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS QUALIFICATION YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rhianna Blackwell Job title: Step 2 Lead Email address: rhianna.blackwell@swlstg.nhs.uk Telephone number: 020 3513 4677

Nona Farrokh Step 2 Lead on nona.farrokh@swlstg.nhs.uk

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