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Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner
| Posting date: | 21 November 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,530 - £29,114 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 December 2024 |
| Location: | Doncaster, DN4 8QN |
| Company: | Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6821714/376-DCGM-097-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Assertive Outreach Service in Doncaster, as a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP).
This is a Fixed Term, 12-month, Band 4 Trainee post. The training will be fully funded by the NHS, and you will be eligible for a full-time qualified position at a Band 5 if you pass the course. In return we ask that you commit to staying with us for at least two years after you qualify.
As a Trainee MHWP, you will work within a supportive team environment, and you will be expected to work under supervision. Your main responsibility is to deliver evidenced based psychologically informed interventions to people with moderate to severe mental health problems. You will need to have flexibility and adaptability and a passion for working with adults with severe mental health problems.
During the one-year graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training, you will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills to employ wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions.
As part of the course the training includes study at Hull University which has academic requirements to study at level 6 or level 7 – thereforeMUSTmeet the academic entry requirements, if you would like to explore this further please contact the team.
The Trainee MHWP will:
• attend all elements of the training programme of study and progress successfully through assessments of competence and attainment
• work in AOS when not completing the programme of study
• develop and practice psychologically-informed interventions under supervision
• support collaborative care planning, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver a set of brief wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions - not therapy - for example:
o Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure using the “GOALS” programme
o Problem-solving
o Improving sleep
o Recognising and managing emotions
o Guided self-help for bulimia and binge-eating
o Confidence building
o Support with medicines management
The Trainee MHWP will be required to:
• Demonstrate the ability to work at degree level, entry requirements are previous study at level 5
• Have experience working with people who have mental health needs
• Have experience of being part of a team, analysing complex information and communicating effectively
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress, including their families and carers
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
This advert closes on Friday 29 Nov 2024
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Assertive Outreach Service in Doncaster, as a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP).
This is a Fixed Term, 12-month, Band 4 Trainee post. The training will be fully funded by the NHS, and you will be eligible for a full-time qualified position at a Band 5 if you pass the course. In return we ask that you commit to staying with us for at least two years after you qualify.
As a Trainee MHWP, you will work within a supportive team environment, and you will be expected to work under supervision. Your main responsibility is to deliver evidenced based psychologically informed interventions to people with moderate to severe mental health problems. You will need to have flexibility and adaptability and a passion for working with adults with severe mental health problems.
During the one-year graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training, you will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills to employ wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions.
As part of the course the training includes study at Hull University which has academic requirements to study at level 6 or level 7 – thereforeMUSTmeet the academic entry requirements, if you would like to explore this further please contact the team.
The Trainee MHWP will:
• attend all elements of the training programme of study and progress successfully through assessments of competence and attainment
• work in AOS when not completing the programme of study
• develop and practice psychologically-informed interventions under supervision
• support collaborative care planning, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver a set of brief wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions - not therapy - for example:
o Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure using the “GOALS” programme
o Problem-solving
o Improving sleep
o Recognising and managing emotions
o Guided self-help for bulimia and binge-eating
o Confidence building
o Support with medicines management
The Trainee MHWP will be required to:
• Demonstrate the ability to work at degree level, entry requirements are previous study at level 5
• Have experience working with people who have mental health needs
• Have experience of being part of a team, analysing complex information and communicating effectively
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress, including their families and carers
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
This advert closes on Friday 29 Nov 2024
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