About this role
Job summary
NHS Talking Therapies have dedicated teams of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and Counsellors who offer a range of support to help people make positive changes to reduce stress and anxiety and improve their wellbeing.
We have vacancies for qualified PWPs who are passionate about providing meaningful and effective therapeutic experiences to address common mental health problems.
Applicants without the aforementioned qualifications will not be considered.
NHS Talking Therapies offer accessible screening, assessment and treatment for mild to moderate mental health problems, giving service users a greater degree of choice and flexibility by providing an extensive menu of therapies including psycho-education courses &group work as wel l as 1-1 work . PWPs also have an important link role developing relationships with local GP practices and communties
Our team members are encouraged to develop specialisms by taking on champion roles such as long term conditions, young people, safeguarding, LGBTQ+, older adults and drugs and alcohol.
As part of the role you will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This may include early morning and late evening appointments.
If you would like the opportunity to bring your own creativity, flexibility and commitment to Talking Therapies and you have the appropriate qualifications, we look forward to reading your application soon.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality primary care Talking Therapies services to people aged 16 or older with common mental health problems (depression and anxiety disorders).
To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of team policies and procedure.
To deliver Talking Therapies services in accordance with NICE guidelines, within agreed activity levels and model, meeting required key performance indicators (KPIs).
To provide advice and consultation on client's care, to other clinicians and to non-professional carers.
To promote wellbeing and social inclusion.
To work flexibly and in accordance with service demands. This may include support or clinical supervision of band 4 practitioners where appropriate.
To work to the agreed number of clinical contacts per week as set by the Team Lead.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Completion* of a recognised qualification for the role e.g. PWP Post Graduate Certificate (or Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with a 2022 competency certificate) Registration as PWP with BABCP or BPS (completed or in progress)* Registration as PWP with BABCP or BPS (completed or in progress)*
Desirable
Training in other psychological therapies
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of NHS structures and policy within a primary care context. Ability to cope with unpleasant working conditions. Ability to self-reflect and use clinical supervision appropriately.
Desirable
Extensive clinical and theoretical knowledge of more than 1 model of psychological therapy Experience of working with particular clientele, e.g. psychosexual counselling or ethnic minorities.
Experience Essential
Experience of psychological work with common mental health problems Experience of short-term time-limited work. Evidence of regular supervised practice. Experience of promoting wellbeing and social inclusion.
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.
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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Mount
Whalley Road
Accrington
BB5 5AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)