Psychological Wellbeing PractitionerNHS

Job summary

Up to 37.5 hours per week.

Plymouth Talking Therapies are looking for a Qualified and Accredited PWP to join the Low Intensity Therapy/Step 2 team.

If you are in the final stages of a Grad or Post Grad Cert or MSci Talking Therapies PWP qualification and are awaiting your final results we would welcome your application. Please respond positively to the pre-application question to allow you to apply. We would appoint in a Band 4 role progressing to Band 5 once BABCP/BPS Registration is completed.

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.

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

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Flexible working and job share(s) Considered. Interviews will be held via Teams.

Main duties of the job

Assess & provide evidence based treatment to 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 patients on to other appropriate services or back to the referrer as necessary; or determining stepping up the person for treatment at high intensity.

Provide a range of information & treatment using evidence based low intensity psychological interventions. This includes guided self-help, computerised CBT, psychoeducational courses and 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 platforms.

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.

Job description

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.

Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.