BROMLEY & LEWISHAM MIND
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Section:
Bromley Working for Wellbeing
Location:
Bromley
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Responsible to:
Psychological Therapies Manager
Clinically Accountable to:
Psychological Therapies Manager
Role Summary:
To contribute to the development of the low intensity provision within the Bromley IAPT
service. The post represents an opportunity for an experienced Psychological Wellbeing
Practitioner (PWP), who is committed to the IAPT model, to develop their career.
In addition to carrying a clinical caseload, the post-holder will support and supervise
newly qualified and trainee PWPs. This is an opportunity for PWPs who are excited by
the low intensity role to contribute towards the development of both the service and
existing staff.
The post-holder will work with people from diverse backgrounds and should be
committed to equal opportunities. They will be called upon to work in different
community settings and must be prepared to be flexible in their working arrangements.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. CLINICAL
1.1 Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service and develop programmes of
care packages.
1.2 Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the selfmanagement of their recovery.
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1.3 Make decisions regarding the suitability of new referrals, adhering to Bromley
Working for Wellbeing referral protocols. Work with telephone triage team when
required and present all decisions for supervision before placing on the relevant
waiting list.
1.4 Help manage waiting lists and capacity within the Bromley & Lewisham Mind service
through the co-ordination of groups and other interventions.
1.5 Undertake client-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to
see change and/or recovery.
1.6 To identify, monitor and manage risk to self or others in every clinical contact with a
client.
1.7 Provide a range of treatment options in line with evidence-based high volume lowintensity psychological interventions. This includes guided self-help, computerised
CBT, group interventions and information about pharmacological treatments. This
work may be face to face, on the telephone or via other media.
1.8 Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of clinical appointments
offered each week as agreed with the Psychological Therapies Manager.
1.9 Complete all data entry as required within the service.
1.10
Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.
1.11 Work closely with other members of the Bromley Working for Wellbeing team to
ensure appropriate step-up procedures are adhered to with minimum disruption to
clients.
1.12 Asses and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall
therapy process, and where appropriate refer for specialist employment support.
1.13 Manage the clinical caseload of qualified and trainee PWPs through case
management supervision.
2 PROFESSIONAL
2.1 Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to British Association for
Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapy Code of Ethics and Conduct.
2.2 Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and
recognises and respects diversity.
2.3 Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
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2.4 Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the treatment of common mental
illness.
2.5 Keep up to date records in relation to Continuing Professional Development.
2.6 Participate in clinical and case management supervision on a regular basis according
to IAPT requirements.
2.7 Attend relevant conferences/ workshops in line with identified professional
objectives.
2.8 Contribute to the development of evidence-based best practice within the service,
and where appropriate to service development in response to identified needs.
3 MANAGEMENT
3.1 Provide line management supervision to qualified and trainee PWPs.
3.2 Ensure that all records are in line with best clinical practice.
3.3 Assist with the preparation of monitoring reports
3.4 Ensure that all requirements for BABCP PWP Accreditation are met.
3.5 Ensure that all direct reports participate in appraisal process and that their
competency is addressed in line with PWP accreditation, with action taken to ensure
that this accreditation is maintained.
4 TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
4.1 Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the IAPT approved supervision training.
4.2 Identify training needs across the low intensity team and develop routes for CPD in
co-ordination with the Psychological Therapies Manager.
4.3 Attend locally and nationally organised training appropriate to the work role.
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GENERAL
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Work in accordance with Bromley & Lewisham Mind’s Values, Aims and Objectives
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Provide a positive representation for the organisation both internally and externally,
including promoting our work
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Comply with all organisational and departmental policies and procedures and ‘Mind
Quality Mark’ quality assurance process

Promote positive understanding, awareness and attitudes towards mental health and
dementia as part of day-to-day duties
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Work at all times to promote equality, diversity and individual rights

Be efficient, responsible and maintain a high level of personal organisation; keeping
accurate and appropriate records and providing information for monitoring and
evaluation as required

Participate in and actively contribute to individual supervision, training and team
meetings; attend all staff meetings and organisational events as required

Work flexibly, being prepared to perform other duties commensurate with the role
which may include new areas of operation following consultation

Work alongside and ensure active service user and carer participation in all aspects
of work including design, implementation and monitoring of activities.
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