Assistant Practitioner- Traumatic Stress Service
Job Description
Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply
1 x 12 month Fixed Term Full Time and
1 x Full time Permanent available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Traumatic Stress Service (LSCTSS).
Based in Chorley, the service provides a specialist assessment and treatment for individuals who experience a significant range of distressing symptoms following an event(s) which they have found to be traumatic.
A key part of this role is working with clients who are on the treatment waiting list and to provide them with the psychological skills to help manage and alleviate their distress. These structured preparatory interventions are delivered either online or face-face.
If you have a special interest in trauma and are passionate about supporting others to enhance their emotional wellbeing then please do apply.
The post holder is required to have a psychology degree with graduate basis for registration with the BPS (British Psychological Society) OR a qualification as a MHWP or PWP
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work in a defined area of health and social care. This may be acute healthcare, mental health and / or community mental health.
The post holder will work with people from different cultural backgrounds and of different ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of a second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
- Evidence of completing training in delivering psychological interventions. OR
- OR Successful completion of psychological practitioner training e.g. Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP).
- Registered as a MHWP or PWP on a professional register recognised for this role by NHS England.
Desirable
- Additional training and experience in delivering psychological interventions to individuals experiencing significant functional difficulties as a result of complex trauma experiences.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of lifespan psychology applied to health care.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs & difficulties of people with psychological / mental health difficulties or other disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a secondary care service, specifically delivering low intensity psychological interventions to service users experiencing trauma-related difficulties.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the clinical practice of psychological interventions.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who experience difficulties with mental health and / or physical health.
- To have worked as part of a team in a clinical setting.
- Experience of conducting research projects of service related audit.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training.
- Experience of group work.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Traumatic Stress Service-Tudor House
18 Euxton Lane
Chorley
PR7 1PS
United Kingdom
