Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,049.00 i £37,796.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Huddersfield, HD1 3LT |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9378-CK2408 |
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JOB SUMMARY The post-holder will work within the IAPT service providing high volume low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self management interventions to service to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities KEY RESULT AREAS: 1. CLINICAL 1.1. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. 1.2. Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery. 1.3. Undertakes patient centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. 1.4. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-ups the persons treatment to high intensity. 1.5. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media. 1.6. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary. . 1.7. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. 1.8. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate. 1.9. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. 1.10.Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols 1.11.Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step- down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach. 1.12.Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process 2. PROFESSIONAL 2.1. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). 2.2. Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. 2.3. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment for common mental health problems. 2.4. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development. 2.5. Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager. 2.6. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. 2.7. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuing Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments. 2.8. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.