About this role
Job summary This role helps people using the Specialist Weight Management Service by providing practical psychological support that can improve wellbeing and recovery. You'll work with people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, using low intensity, cognitive behavioural therapy based approaches. You'll be part of a supportive service that values clear communication, safe care and respect for each person's needs, background and goals.
Main duties of the job What you'll do: o Support people to manage their mental health and recovery using guided self-help and other evidence-based tools o Assess referrals, agree care plans and review progress in line with service guidance o Keep clear clinical records and use outcome information to support safe decisions o Work closely with colleagues and other services to support stepped care o Use supervision and feedback to develop your practice What we're looking for: You'll have a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification through an accredited training course, or be a qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant primary care experience. You'll understand mild to moderate mental health problems and have experience supporting people with mental health needs. We welcome transferable skills, reflective practice and a commitment to respectful, inclusive care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the different experiences, ideas and communities people bring to our services.
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
PWP qualification with an IAPT accredited PWP Training Course or Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required Registered with BABCP or BPS, or prepared to work towards registration.
Desirable
IAPT accredited PWP supervisor Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy. Psychology or other health related postgraduate/undergraduate degree.
Experience Essential
Evidence or working with people who have experienced a mental health problem Demonstrates high standards in written communication and is able to write clear records, reports and letters Ability to manage own caseload and time.
Desirable
Experience of working in Primary Care Services Worked in a service where agreed targets demonstrating clinical outcomes Experience of working with social inclusion Evidence of working in the local community Experience of working with a dialogue translator
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of mild to moderate mental health issues and how it may present in Primary Care
Desirable
Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surround work and the impact it can have on mental health problems Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name City Health Care Partnership CIC
Address Marfleet Group Practice
Preston Road
Hull
HU9 5HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)