Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 per annum (pro rata if P/T) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2024 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK14 6BL |
| Company: | CNWL NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6292905/333-D-MK-MH-1154 |
Summary
Milton Keynes, Talking Therapies Service is looking for an Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join its Step 2 team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the qualified PWP’s in conducting groups and workshops while promoting the psychological health and wellbeing of our clients. Additionally, the post holder will assist in the screening and processing of new referrals to the service.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in starting a career in mental health. The position offers extensive training, opportunities for growth, and personal development
Milton Keynes Talking Therapies Service has been providing support to the residents of Milton Keynes since 2009. We are a well-established and successful service that is currently expanding to meet the increasing needs of the local community. Our team consists of diverse and dynamic psychological professionals and support staff. We are responsible for providing low and high-intensity, evidence-based interventions in accordance with the stepped care model.
We offer agile working opportunities to all of our staff, which would enable you to work flexibly from home for a proportion of your week.
• To support with the delivery of psychoeducational groups to patients under the direction and guidance of Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and supervisor(s)
• To support Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners with general administration tasks and patient-related administration. To support with planning and organization of psycho-educational groups and any administration linked to courses.
• Assist in the screening and processing of new referrals to the service, including making pathway confirmation calls following under the direction of qualified staff.
• To undertake research and development activities under the guidance of head of service.
• To undertake continuing professional development and personal clinical supervision.
Were passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
• To support with the delivery of psychoeducational groups to patients under the direction and guidance of Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and supervisor(s)
• To support Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners with general administration tasks and patient-related administration. To support with planning and organization of psycho-educational groups and any administration linked to courses.
• Assist in the screening and processing of new referrals to the service, including making pathway confirmation calls following under the direction of qualified staff.
• To undertake research and development activities under the guidance of head of service.
• To undertake continuing professional development and personal clinical supervision.
• The role may require the candidate to be available for occasional weekend or evening working.
• Under the direction and guidance of senior staff to develop initiatives around self-help and community engagement, including supporting the role of volunteer or helper.
• Opportunity to work as a champion within the service within a particular specialty (e.g., LGBTQ+, Wellbeing, Young People champion, etc.).
• Attend all supervision as relevant to the role, including clinical skills supervision, one-to-one line management, and case management supervision.
• To undertake any training that might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise.
• To compile and return statistics and activity levels as appropriate.
• To participate in audit and personal review activity as required
This job description is not restrictive or definitive in any way. It should be regarded only as a guideline to the duties required, and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. The job description does not form part of the Contract of Employment.
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 May 2024
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