This role is a part time contract (22.5 hours per week) at the NHS AfC Band 5 level. The post holder will work within the Talking Therapy service at Crouch End Health Centre, Haringey, on a mixture of remote and clinic days.
Job OverviewWe need a qualified, or soon to be qualified, PWP to provide evidence based, low intensity psychological therapy to adults with mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression. The role includes individual therapy, group facilitation, and supports to patients and families as part of an integrated primary care pathway.
Main Responsibilities- Under supervision manage a caseload of clients with mild to moderate anxiety/depression referred by GPs, other professionals or self referrals.
- Support and facilitate patient referrals to other services as appropriate.
- Deliver brief evidence based interventions using guided self help methods.
- Ensure practice is patient focused, responsive, culturally competent and sensitive.
- Assist with running self help groups, activities and use of mental health resources.
- Maintain accurate records in line with Trust guidelines, data protection and confidentiality.
- Collect data relevant to performance outcomes and audit findings.
- Identify own training needs, keep professional knowledge updated, and participate in staff development and appraisal systems.
- Adhere to Clinical Governance policies and contribute to policy development.
- Degree in psychology or a related discipline.
- Holding a Talking Therapies approved post graduate qualification in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies.
- Experience as a PWP or PWP trainee in a Talking Therapies service, delivering low intensity interventions to primary care clients.
- Knowledge of mental health issues and experience of brief solution focused interventions for adults with mild to moderate emotional difficulties.
- Experience working in a multicultural setting and with other agencies, statutory and voluntary.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Well organised, proactive in learning new computer skills, and able to secure relevant health information for assessment.
- Innovative thinking and commitment to continual professional development.
All staff must comply with Whittington Health's Safeguarding Children and Adults policies and procedures, including local protocols and mandatory training.
Benefits and DevelopmentThe role offers high quality supervision, CPD opportunities, and the chance to progress towards Band 6 senior or lead PWP positions with potential to shape service development.