Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job summary

Are you interested in a diverse range of Qualified PWP posts with a variety of hours available? Plymouth Options recognise the importance of work / life balance and are pleased to be able to offer a mixture of hours, work patterns and specific roles to meet the needs of our employees.

We welcome the time to discuss the range of opportunities and flexible patterns to enable you to get the balance of home and work life that suits. If this is you and you are looking to work in a vibrant city in the beautiful West Country, please get in touch with the identified contact to find out more.

You will gain-

Being part of our nationally recognised work in delivering talking therapies to neurodivergent communities.
Integrating talking therapies within long term conditions care pathways in collaboration with our colleagues in Livewell and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
Deliver community based workshop programme delivering psychoeducation to businesses and organisations across the city.
Regular opportunities to develop within other IAPT roles.

You will be part of a supportive team of PWP colleagues & deliver the full range of low intensity CBT interventions.

Staff development is key to us & there will be opportunities for further training such as the supervisor course offer by University of Exeter.

We can offer relocation allowance of up to £1,500 for the right candidate.

We are open to considering candidates nearing completion of their training.

Main duties of the job

Assess & support people with common mental health problems in the self management of their recovery. Complete patient centred assessments to identify areas where the person wishes to see change & make accurate assessments of risk to self & others.

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referrer as necessary; or determining stepping up the person for treatment at high intensity.

Provide a range of information & support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological treatments. This includes guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments.

Work closely with other members of the team to ensure the Stepped care model is consistent. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.

Adhere to an agreed work plan relating to clinical time carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times & ensure treatment delivery remains accessible & convenient.

Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keeping professional and coherent records of all clinical activity in line with Livewell clinical record keeping policy.

Attending and engaging with weekly caseload management supervision and fortnightly clinical skills supervision.

Liaison with other agencies & other professionals as part of the patient care plan when clinically relevant.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an employee-led organisation, and the largest community health and social care enterprise in the UK. We employ more than 3,000 members of staff who live and work in the local area and champion their progression, development and commitment to providing outstanding care.

As a social enterprise, we re-invest all of our revenue back into services allowing us to continually deliver better care to the communities we serve.

Livewell Southwest values its staff and makes investment in their development a priority. Currently we offer the following development opportunities for staff:

A minimum of three days protected CPD for registered staff
Development pathways for unregistered staff from apprentice to bands 2, 3 and 4 and for registered staff in bands 5, 6, 7 and 8
Leadership programmes
Coaching and mentoring
Medicines Management, leg Ulcer Management and Assessment Training
Access and funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course and Scholarship Into Nurse Training
Robust Preceptorship
An induction programme tailored to your needs
Relocation package may be considered for the right candidate for certain roles

Livewell Southwest can allow existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme to continue their membership when they join the organisation.

Date posted

26 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2023-SP-961

Job locations

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

Plymouth Community Healthcare C I C

73 Exeter Street

Plymouth

PL4 0AH

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. CLINICAL

1.1. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.

1.2. Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.

1.3. Undertakes patient centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

1.4. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-ups the persons treatment to high intensity.

1.5. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided selfhelp computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.

1.6. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary where there is consent form the patient and it is appropriate to do so.

1.7. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

1.8. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

1.9. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

1.10.Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with Livewell clinical record keeping policy.

1.11.Work closely with other members of the team to ensure the Stepped care model is consistent.

1.12.Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.

1.13.Liaison with other agencies and other professionals as part of the patient care plan when clinically relevant.

1.14.To identify and manage risk with patients.

2. PROFESSIONAL

2.1. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

2.2. Ensure that client information is kept confidential, unless there is a need to share information. Sharing of information will be in line with data protection guidance and child safeguarding protocols.

2.3. Keep up to date with NICE recommended treatments for common mental health problems.

2.4. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

2.5. Attend clinical / managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.

2.6. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

2.7. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuing Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

2.8. To attend all Livewell mandatory training relevant role at specified times.

2.9. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives relevant for role.

2.10. Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.

3. GENERAL

3.1. To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

3.2. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.

3.3. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.

3.4. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

3.5. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

3.6. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.