Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

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Part time
Location: Altrincham
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Job offered by:
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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners - Trafford Talking Therapies

An opportunity has arisen to appoint several band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners on permanent contracts within Trafford Talking Therapies. Trafford Talking Therapies is a well-established service that has a history of high performance in the Talking Therapy sector and a reputation for providing various opportunities for staff to develop and maintain their own wellbeing. The service is committed to supporting staff members with their professional development and invests in various CPD opportunities each year. The service is keen to offer flexible working opportunities within core hours whilst also providing access to the people of Trafford. Therefore,

successful candidates to either full or part-time positions will be required to work a minimum of one evening per week. We also offer a range of appointment options to the people of Trafford and therefore will be looking to appoint a candidate who is

able to offer remote, video, and telephone appointments alongside face-to-face clinic appointments throughout the Trafford borough. Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within Trafford Talking Therapies to provide low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions to people experiencing common mental health problems. The successful applicants will join an experienced team and benefit from close support of the management team and guidance of our Senior PWPs. You will be employed within the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust and will therefore benefit from being part of a professional organisational structure within a large Foundation Trust and part of a more local integrated network of mental health and wellbeing services. About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over

6,400

members of staff, who deliver services from more than

160

locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification. Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) Time plus 47% Time plus 94% Time plus 41% Time plus 83% Time plus 35% Time plus 69% Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts FuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles) Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. psychology, social sciences or health. Recognized PWP qualification, e.g. Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice Interventions for Mental Health (APIMH) or equivalent Accredited with BABCP/BPS. Desirable

Diploma or Masters in APIMH or equivalent. Experience

Essential

Evidence of competent delivery of low intensity CBT for Common Mental Health Disorders. Worked in a service where agreed targets in place and has demonstrated good clinical outcomes. Desirable

Experience of delivering groups for Common Mental Health Disorders. Evidence of engaging groups traditionally underrepresented in IAPT services. Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address

Trafford Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre, 33 Market Street Trafford WA14 1PF Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 437-6879635

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