Newly Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job Description

Are you a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner looking for a new challenge An exciting opportunity has arisen for Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner’s to join the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Service (IAPT).Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Band 5) Band 5 - £24,907 - £30,615 per annum 37.5 hours per week (negotiable)Service hours are: Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm and some weekends. Flexibility within these hours is a requirement for this role.Base: Stafford, Cannock or TamworthMental Health Matters works in partnership with Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust to deliver Talking Therapies across South Staffordshire. An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within the South Staffordshire Wellbeing Service (IAPT).Seeking individuals who have gained the IAPT Post-Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Interventions and have (preferably) worked in the field of mental health. You must be able to demonstrate high levels of written and verbal communication; be computer literate and be able to demonstrate good therapeutic relationships with people. Newly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.At the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Wellbeing IAPT service we offer PWPs high quality supervision and opportunities for continual professional development. PWPs are supported to become proficient in psychological assessment, delivering a range of low-intensity psychological treatments for anxiety and depression.As an early implementer integrated IAPT service, the successful candidate will be at the forefront of IAPT developments. The candidate will receive additional specialist in-house training in a range of relevant clinical areas, such as dealing with long-term physical conditions, medically unexplained symptoms and research methodology. All PWPs are encouraged and supported to develop their role by pursuing clinical and research interests, and becoming service champions in specific areas.Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2020Interview date: Monday 12th October and Tuesday 13th October 2020*Please apply early - We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. For an informal discussion, please contact;Kiran Bal (Senior PWP, Stafford) Laura Sadler (Senior PWP, Cannock) Marie Boardman (Senior PWP, Tamworth) .MHM offers excellent training and development opportunities, flexible working (where appropriate), child care voucher scheme, 27 days annual leave per annum/pro rata, plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme.Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.