Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are looking for a soon to be or currently qualified PWP to join our welcoming, supportive and well-staffed team. We are hoping to employ a passionate, committed PWP who keen to develop within the PWP role to join us in delivering excellent care to our community.

PWPs at H&F hold a reasonable caseload with adjustments for other duties held within the role – diversity in the PWP role is important to us to support your wellbeing and development, as well as to support the service in meeting its demands and engaging clients within the community to access support.

Once induction is completed PWPs can enjoy benefits such as a preceptorship and development plan, 5 paid CPD days per year, regular in service training, usual NHS benefits as well as regular team events, away days and social activities.

Once employed as a PWP, development towards advanced managerial / clinical roles at B6 / B7 / B8a within or outside of the PWP profession are supported through regular line management, appraisals and development opportunities.

PWPs in senior and lead positions within the service hold a voice and role within the senior management team to guide and support the PWP role to ensure wellbeing, development and value are a high priority – PWPs are a valued, supported and vital part of the H&F Talking Therapies team.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Clinical caseload expectations: 6 x triage assessments (1hr) per week. 22 x GSH treatment sessions (30mins) per week. Total: 17hrs clinical work per week. This is subject to change based on service needs, at any time.

Alongside managing your caseload, you will also be responsible for running community workshops, attending meetings and completing admin; with adjustments for providing supervision or running a group, or project area, holding a champion role, and at least one evening session (12pm–8pm Monday to Thursday) per week. All staff are currently expected to work 2 days from the office, with 3 days working from home – this is subject to change at any time according to service needs.

You will need experience of risk management and assessment, and Step 2 treatment of Talking Therapies appropriate disorders. We are keen to fill gaps in experience though, through our comprehensive CPD and supervision programme, and we offer ongoing support via debrief and a duty at all times.

We have received positive feedback from staff for our approach in supporting working parents and those with caring responsibilities. Our service has won awards for its focus on wellbeing and we have a sociable and friendly team. As a result, we develop long-lasting and committed relationships with our staff.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham).  We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.