Psychological Health Practitioner

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Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health BoardPlease note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewWe have vacancies available in Blaenau Gwent, Newport and TorfaenThe NHS across Wales is transforming, and leading the way in delivering system-wide improvements is Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), in south-east Wales. An exciting range of opportunities has been developed in line with our innovative Clinical Futures Model and you could be joining ABUHB at a truly once in a generation era. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team as we pioneer new ways of delivering health services across the Gwent area.

The development of a Psychological Health Practitioner (PHP) Service is the first of its kind in Wales, with the people of Gwent being able to access timely assessment of their mental health needs within a Primary Care setting.

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English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to applyMain duties of the jobAttached to GP practices across Gwent, Psychological Health Practitioners will be integrated into primary care multi-disciplinary teams within a dedicated geographical area promoting place based working. This means that you will be at the forefront of service delivery to enhance the support offered to those citizens experiencing mental health difficulties of low severity. Note that the our PHP service is different to that offered elsewhere in the UK and so if invited for interview, candidates are encouraged to make contact to understand the differences.

You will offer a mental health assessment, signposting and community connection, and referral to the Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS), where appropriate; some limited follow up may be required.

We are seeking to appoint people who have relevant the experience and qualifications, and who have worked in a mental health support setting delivering evidence based care. Equally important, is a high level of enthusiasm, motivation and a passion to make a real difference. You should be able to work well within teams and foster good working relationships, as well as being able to develop good rapport with people experiencing mental health issues. You will need to be sufficiently confident in your IT skills and ability to work across patient management systems, as well as demonstrate good organisational skills.

Working for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

ExperienceEssential criteriaPaid post graduate work providing assessment of common mental health difficultiesPaid post graduate work providing evidence-based treatment for common mental health difficultiesEvidence of receiving regular Clinical Supervision in relation to low intensity interventionsExperience in providing written clinical communication (e.g. referral letters/reports)Desirable criteriaWorking in IAPT settingExperience of working within social care or welfare benefits systemQualifications And/or KnowledgeEssential criteriaQualifications, Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experienceBPS Accredited PHP qualification (PG Certificate), or equivalent qualification/experience resulting in a good understanding of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Model OR Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapyDesirable criteriaTraining in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapyAptitude and AbilitiesEssential criteriaHigh level of enthusiasm and motivation and passion for your professionTo work well within a team and foster good working relationshipsTo develop positive therapeutic relationships with people experiencing mental health issuesAbility to process large quantities of information whilst maintaining rapport with clientsComputer literacy and ability to learn new IT systemsAble to adapt clinical skills to working remotely (i.e. via telephone/video calls)To be reflective, whilst working with service usersTo work independently, reliably and consistently with a busy workload showing strong organisational skillsDesirable criteriaAny of the desirable abilities: Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines, Knowledge of outcome measures and their use in clinical audit, Ability to work effectively with interpreters, Knowledge of different mental health models and research/evident based treatment, Familiarity with ‘Attend Anywhere’ or other video conferencing systemsValuesEssential criteriaPeople first & passion for improvementPersonal responsibility & pride in workOtherEssential criteriaAbility to travel between sites in a timely mannerDesirable criteriaWelsh speaking