Qualified Psychological Wellbeing PractitionerNHS

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Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner HMP Northumberland

Join Our Team as a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Location: North East Prisons, HMP Northumberland

Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) a to deliver an integrated stepped care mental health service within North east Prisons

The team compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care for those with mental health needs within the prison and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0800 1600 Monday to Friday.

*The applicant must have a full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

Main duties of the job

Your work will make a real difference by helping people in prison take positive steps toward recovery and a better future. You'll play a vital role in supporting mental health, reducing risk, and empowering individuals to manage their wellbeing.

Job description

In this role, you will:

• Assess and manage referrals Accept referrals via agreed protocols, determine suitability, and ensure clients receive the right level of care, including stepping up treatment when necessary.
• Support recovery and self-management Work with individuals to identify their goals, assess risk, and empower them to manage their mental health effectively.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions Provide low-intensity treatments such as Guided Self-Help and psycho-educational support, drawing on CBT principles.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team Attend meetings, share insights, and ensure smooth step-up and step-down arrangements for clients.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice Record outcome measures, keep accurate data, and uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Contribute to service performance Meet agreed activity targets, minimise waiting times, and support monthly performance reporting.
• Build strong partnerships Work with statutory and non-statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care post-release.
• Communicate effectively and professionally Engage with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders in a clear and supportive manner.
• Commit to personal development Use supervision constructively, maintain professional registration, and stay up to date with best practice.
• Represent Rethink Mental Illness values Act with integrity, professionalism, and flexibility, including providing contingency cover for other prison sites when required.

Key Responsibilities & Commitments

• Work within Prison Service policies and procedures, supporting programmes and contributing to risk management and public protection.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including: Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Home Office Prison Clearance, Data Protection Act 1998 and Information Governance policies. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Promote Rethink Mental Illness membership, donations, and activism.
• Adhere to Professional Boundaries, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding policies; promptly report concerns to your line manager.
• Attend regular clinical and managerial supervision as agreed.
• Take responsibility for personal performance reviews, objectives, and relevant training.
• Respond to supervisory feedback and engage in personal development to improve clinical practice.
• Maintain professional registration and comply with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Keep up to date with Department of Health guidelines and charity policies.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and projects as required by your line manager.

About us

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusionWe're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf