[Hiring] Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner @East London NHS Foundation Trust

Role Description

ELFT Digital Therapy (EDT) is seeking to appoint a remote-working Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to support with online triage/assessment. Work from home, or anywhere in the UK, by taking advantage of this brand-new opportunity to join EDT, an innovative and forward-looking completely remote IAPT service within the NHS, which places emphasis on staff wellbeing and development.

• This post would be an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience of working in an IAPT environment and in gaining more experience of working in a mental health setting.
• This is a chance to work flexibly, within the service hours of 8am - 8pm Mon-Thurs, and 9am - 5pm Friday.
• Deliver online and telephone triages while working completely remotely in supporting the work of the three community IAPT services in the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT).
• Rated “Outstanding” by Care Quality Commission (CQC) and committed to ensuring a healthy work/life balance and a positive working environment.
• In-house supervision and line-management, bespoke CPD, and the full resources of NHS IAPT are just some of the benefits of joining EDT.
• This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a unique NHS service at ground-level and to help shape its future.

Qualifications

• Must have an awareness of common mental health presentations.
• Understanding of the stepped care model within IAPT primary care talking therapy services.
• Good computer literacy.
• Excellent time management.
• Friendly telephone manner.

Requirements

• Work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary.
• Offer one late online evening clinic per week (12pm until 8pm).
• Be committed and enthusiastic, willing to contribute to the service and embrace different and modern ways of working.

Benefits

• Regular contact in the form of online video groups and 1-2-1 meetings to encourage interaction within a supportive team.
• Monthly service online meetings for updates on issues concerning all.
• Opportunities to work with a range of professionals from different therapeutic backgrounds.
• Support for therapist development through excellent supervision, line-management, and bespoke CPD.