We are seeking a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to work within Lincolnshire Talking Therapies delivering low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions to individuals experiencing mild to moderate anxiety disorders and depression as part of the stepped care model. The post holder will work in the service for 37.5 hours a week over 5 days, between the hours of 8am to 8pm offering flexible appointment times to suit client need.

Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. This includes paper screening

Undertake assessments either face to face or by telephone

Make decisions on suitability of the service to meet patients’ needs referring to the relevant service as necessary, in conjunction with the live supervisor

Conduct risk and safeguarding assessments and take appropriate action in line with the organisation’s risk management processes and procedures.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include; guided self-help, computerised CBT, courses and workshops. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.

Adhere to an agreed activity contact relating to the overall number of patient contacts offered per week in order to minimise waiting times.

Keep coherent records of clinical activity.

To fully engage in clinical case management on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and clinical practice

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of ‘outstanding’ for well-led and ‘good’ overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We’re really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Christopher Daubney Job title: Team Manager Email address: Chris.daubney@nhs.net Telephone number: 01507 607383

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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner