Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £42,471 - £50,364 per annum inclusive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, W6 7DJ |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6209372/222-LS-PMS-380 |
Summary
Since launching in 2009, H&F Talking Therapies has become a well-established and friendly service now offering the rare vacancy for a Senior PWP. We welcome applicants from those who enjoy variety, new experiences and autonomy.
We are particularly looking for applicants interested in developing a career within the PWP profession. We are looking for a candidate who can offer commitment to the role for at least 18mths to support their development and to adequately offer support to those they line manage and supervise.
You will benefit from a culture of energy, innovation and support! We are investing in staff with:
• A stable, supportive and engaging working environment where no two days are the same.
• A healthy work-life balance - our staff WFH on some days and on site some. We require a minimum of 2 days in service, as part of a managerial role.
• An award winning staff wellbeing team and support provision.
• A values driven environment - our Trust Values of Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring underpin how we treat each other and our clients.
• Reflective practice, excellent clinical skills supervision and additional supervisor clinical skills supervision.
• Opportunities to establish a career as a PWP with Lead PWP (B7) and Professional Lead PWP (B8a) roles within the trust.
• 5 days allocated to CPD with a comprehensive program to choose from.
• Regular line management and support from our dedicated wellbeing team.
• Staff and team away days and social activities.
In a senior position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
• Support the Step 2 Leads and Lead PWP in the operational management of the PWP team.
• Holding a small caseload and working with some of the more complex Step 2-appropriate cases seen within the service.
• Provide case management, clinical supervision and line management for Trainee PWPs and other B4 Step 2 roles, e.g. Assistant PWPs.
• Assist in clinically related admin, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. Have opportunity to lead on smaller project
• Work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary. You should be committed to equal opportunities.
• Work to recruit, on board and induct new members of the Step 2 tea
Comprehensive in house management, supervision training and CPD to support your development in post and beyond.
The successful applicant will have a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification, be registered with the BABCP/BPS, supervision experience and a can do and compassionate approach to management.
Please note that this post involves being able to work at least one evening session per week (12pm - 8pm) offering face to face clinical appointments.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Monday 22 Apr 2024