Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic experienced qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to cover maternity leave for the post of Senior PWP for 12 months fixed term contract, becoming part of the integrated mental health and justice pathway team within the Norfolk Prison Team (HMP Norwich, HMP Bure, HMP Wayland). Due to the nature of the fixed term role prison vetting would need to be in place.

If you want a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this is definitely the job for you! Prisons are one of the most challenging yet extremely rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work.

You will work as part of a diverse and supportive team of Psychological Therapists, PWPs, nurses, psychologists, and psychiatrists. We are able offer our team members the opportunity to continue to develop their expertise via training and development opportunities in different parts of our service.

THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ACROSS MULTIPLE PRISON SITES (HMP BURE, HMP WAYLAND AND HMP NORWICH) SO THEREFORE ABILITY TO DRIVE AND TRAVEL INDEPENDENTLY IS ESSENTIAL AS SOME SITES ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Main duties of the job
The role predominantly involves providing weekly case management supervision, and the provision of clinical skills training (group) as required, to qualified and trainee PWPs, in order to ensure the quality of the service at Step 2 is maintained, and that our PWPs are enabled to develop their clinical skills. The post holder will assist the leadership team in the development of the Low Intensity part of the service, whilst helping the service achieve its required key performance indicators. The role will also include holding a small caseload of clients across the 3 prisons dependant on service need to deliver clinical interventions.

The post-holder will be able to demonstrate experience of providing high volume, evidence-based practice in guided self-help using telephone and other methods of delivery, as well as an ability to lead others in a challenging environment. Working with multi-agencies within the prison service to provide effective communication.

Work closely with the Lead Therapist to achieve clinical activity and outcomes for service delivery and assist in the development of the service within agreed framework.

About us
Our trust values and behaviour framework is: TALK (Team, Accountable, Learn and Improve, Kind) and we want someone to join the team who lives and breathes these values.

NSFT Secure Mental Health Services have been consistently rated "Good" by the CQC.

Our secure services form part of a wide and growing body of clinical services operating in a variety of settings linked to criminal justice services.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Job responsibilities
We are looking for a qualified PWP to cover maternity leave for the post of Senior PWP for 12 month fixed term contract, becoming part of the integrated mental health and justice pathway team within the Norfolk Prison Team (HMP Norwich, HMP Bure, HMP Wayland) who has knowledge and experience of working within busy and challenging environments such as community wellbeing services or secure environments and working with people who present with a range of common mental health difficulties, including depression and anxiety.

Due to the nature of the fixed term role prison vetting would need to be in place.

The successful applicant will provide weekly case management supervision, and the provision of clinical skills training (group) as required, to qualified and trainee PWPs, in order to ensure the quality of the service at Step 2 is maintained, and that our PWPs are enabled to develop their clinical skills. The post holder will assist the leadership team in the development of the Low Intensity part of the service, whilst helping the service achieve its required key performance indicators. The role will also include holding a small caseload of clients across the 3 prisons dependant on service need to deliver clinical interventions.

The post-holder will be able to demonstrate experience of providing high volume, evidence-based practice in guided self-help using telephone and other methods of delivery, as well as an ability to lead others in a challenging environment. Working with multi-agencies within the prison service to provide effective communication.

Work closely with the Lead Therapist to achieve clinical activity and outcomes for service delivery and assist in the development of the service within agreed framework.

This role is based across multiple bases across Norfolk (HMP Norwich, HMP Bure and HMP Wayland) as well as trust sites. You will be required to travel independently to these locations.

Qualifications
Essential

• PWP qualification
• A relevant degree, eg Psychology with either a Post Graduate Cert/Dip in Mental Health or Equivalent

Desirable

• A qualification in provision of supervision
• Accreditation with BABCP

Experience
Essential

• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from experience
• Experience in supporting service development

Desirable

• Experience of leadership
• Experience of managing a team

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.