Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Band 4) inDoncaster inDoncaster PUBLISHED THU 5 DEC 2024

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum FIXEDTERM GOOD SALARY

EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITISATION AND REPROCESSING NHS

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT rdfJc4VB

Structured Training, The role offers a 12-month training contract, including one day per week at the University of Sheffield to develop skills in low intensity psychological interventions.

Supportive Work Environment, You will work under the supervision of experienced practitioners, providing guidance and support throughout your training.

Diverse Practice Opportunities, The position allows you to work within various teams, gaining experience in different settings such as GP practices and community environments.

Impactful Work, You will have the opportunity to make a positive difference in patients' lives by helping to deliver evidence-based treatments for anxiety and depression.

Professional Development, The role encourages the motivation to help develop the service and improve patient care, allowing for personal and professional growth.

Well-Established Service, Being part of a high-performing Talking Therapies Service that has been operational since 2006 supports a robust learning and impactful work environment.

The Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) position, available in Doncaster with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT, offers five exciting 12-month training contracts at Band 4. Successful candidates will join the NHS RDaSH Talking Therapies Service, focusing on delivering evidence-based psychological interventions for anxiety and depression within primary care settings, such as GP practices and community locations. The role includes undertaking a Low Intensity Psychological Interventions Course at the University of Sheffield and providing support through various treatment modalities, including guided self-help and cognitive behavioural therapy, under the supervision of experienced practitioners.

Candidates should embody the organisation’s core values of reliability, compassion, safety, empowerment, transparency, and progressiveness. They will work independently while contributing to service development and patient care improvement, receiving regular case management and clinical supervision to enhance their skills and competencies. Service interviews are scheduled for early January 2025.

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - 5 posts

Salary: Band 4

Hours: 37.5

Contract: 12 months training contract

We currently have five exciting opportunities for Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) to join the NHS RDaSH Talking Therapies Service. The successful candidates will be allocated to work within one of the following teams: Doncaster (Core) team, Doncaster Long Term Conditions (LTC) team, North Lincolnshire team, or Rotherham team.

We are a well-established and high performing Talking Therapies Service, with the service originally being one of the national demonstration sites in 2006.

The service provides a wide range of evidence-based psychological interventions options, including: guided self-help, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), person-centred experiential therapy (PCET), interpersonal therapy (IPT) and Couples Therapy for Depression.

Successful applicants will undertake the Low Intensity Psychological Interventions Course at the University of Sheffield one day per week.

Service interviews to be held on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th January 2025.

If you are successful at first interview, you will then be offered a further interview with the University of Sheffield.

Whilst with the service, Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners will often be working independently within GP practices and community settings but under the supervision of an experienced practitioner and have the motivation and capacity to help develop the service and improve patient care. In particular you will help deliver and support the treatment of anxiety and depression in primary care using a range of evidence-based treatments including psycho-education and guided self-help, predominantly face-to-to-face, but also with a facility for group and computerised formats. You will receive regular case management and clinical supervision.

Applicants must embrace the core values of the organisation by demonstrating that they are:

Passionate
Reliable
Caring
Safe
Empowering and supportive
Open and transparent
Progressive

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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in the Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner role with RDaSH?

2. What do you understand the role of a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner entails, particularly in the context of primary care?

3. Have you had any previous experience in a mental health setting? If so, please elaborate on your role and what you learned from it.

4. This role involves providing evidence-based psychological interventions. Can you discuss any relevant training or coursework you have completed that prepares you for this position?

5. Describe a time when you had to support someone through a difficult emotional experience. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?

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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in the Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner role with RDaSH?

2. What do you understand the role of a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner entails, particularly in the context of primary care?

3. Have you had any previous experience in a mental health setting? If so, please elaborate on your role and what you learned from it.

4. This role involves providing evidence-based psychological interventions. Can you discuss any relevant training or coursework you have completed that prepares you for this position?

5. Describe a time when you had to support someone through a difficult emotional experience. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?

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Useful skills for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Band 4): Click to view

To work as a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) at Band 4 in the UK, you will need a combination of personal attributes, interpersonal skills, and relevant professional skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required for this role:

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

1. Educational Background:

- A degree in psychology or a related field is often required. Alternatively, relevant experience in mental health or social care can be considered.

2. Communication Skills:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial, as you'll be interacting with clients and colleagues regularly.

- The ability to convey complex information clearly and sensitively.

3. Interpersonal Skills:

- Empathy and active listening skills to understand patients’ concerns effectively.

- Building rapport with clients to facilitate trust and comfort in discussing mental health issues.

4. Understanding of Mental Health:

- Basic knowledge of mental health issues and the impact they have on individuals.

- Familiarity with evidence-based psychological treatments, particularly those relevant to low-intensity interventions.

5. Assessment and Monitoring Skills:

- Ability to assess clients’ needs and monitor their progress over time.

- Knowledge of appropriate tools to measure psychological outcomes (e.g., questionnaires).

6. Organizational Skills:

- Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple cases and administrative tasks efficiently.

- Ability to document sessions and maintain accurate records in line with NHS requirements.

7. Teamwork and Collaboration:

- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate effectively with other professionals.

8. Basic IT Skills:

- Proficiency in using computers and software for documentation, communication, and data management.

9. Commitment to Continuous Learning:

- Willingness to engage in training and professional development, as you will typically undergo training during your placement.

10. Resilience and Self-Care:

- Ability to manage your own emotional wellbeing and resilience in challenging situations.

Additional Qualities:

- Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of and respect for diverse backgrounds and the ability to tailor approaches accordingly.

- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and assess situations to find appropriate solutions.

Training:

As a Trainee PWP, you will receive specific training, often provided through a university course combining theoretical learning with practical experience. This training typically covers topics such as guided self-help, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and the delivery of low-intensity interventions.

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