NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
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PSCYHOLOGICAL WELLBEING PRACTITIONER (PWP)
Job Overview
We are seeking qualified PWP's to join our dedicated team in Havering Talking Therapies on a permanent basis. We are looking for full time positions available for 37.5 hours per week with a competitive band 5 salary. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering high quality mental health support to the community using guided self help and digital programmes.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Skills
- 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.
- Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
Computer/Administration
- To attend team and psychology business meetings regularly.
- To develop and facilitate effective means of disseminating relevant information to colleagues.
- To keep accurate and up to date case notes, information and other documentation in accordance both with the team’s operational policies and the Trust’s policies and procedures.
Training
- To make a significant contribution to the team’s professional development by providing teaching in various appropriate areas of clinical skills and knowledge as identified in the service’s business and training plans.
- To attend regular clinical supervision to maintain skills as a reflective practitioner, develop and focus practice and share ideas about therapeutic work.
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Personal Development
- To maintain high professional standards by attending relevant teaching/training events within and outside the Trust, as agreed with the manager and clinical lead, and as part of a PDP and appraisal process.
Professional Standards
- To work to a set of objectives based upon a personal appraisal agreed with the manager and clinical lead.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
At North East London NHS Foundation Trust, our mission is to provide outstanding care to our diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and supported. As part of our organisation, you will contribute to improving mental health outcomes while working in an environment that prioritises collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
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Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME)
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
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