Psychological Intervention Facilitator

Job summary We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Psychological Intervention Facilitator.
This is an exciting role and the Psychological Intervention Facilitator (PIF) role aims to deliver defined wellbeing-focused psychologically-informed interventions, aligned to cognitive-behavioural principles.
The post-holder will engage in a trust led vocational training programme for the delivery of specified wellbeing interventions and deliver these interventions to patients on their caseload under the close supervision of a nominated psychological practitioner in their team.
Attendance at weekly case management supervision and fortnightly clinical skills is an essential part of the role.
Main duties of the job The Psychological Intervention Facilitator (PIF) role aims to deliver defined wellbeing-focused psychologically-informed interventions, aligned to cognitive-behavioural principles.
Increasing the psychological mindedness of the workforce this role will be located in various teams across the adult community mental health and older people and frailty services.
The post-holder will engage in a trust led vocational training programme for the delivery of specified wellbeing interventions and deliver these interventions to patients on their caseload under the close supervision of a nominated psychological practitioner in their team.
Attendance at weekly case management supervision and fortnightly clinical skills is an essential part of the role.
About us Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire.
Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England.
We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce.
This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall.
In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive.
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We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions.
We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
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Job description Job responsibilities Carry out relevant risk assessments and risk management with the multi-disciplinary teamEngage calmly and with sensitivity and empathy to support service users in highly distressing or emotional circumstances.Engage with and gather information from service users, relatives and patient records to develop a formulation.To be a named professional for a caseload of service users supporting and monitoring their progress in treatment.To set collaborative goals for intervention with service usersTo deliver specified wellbeing-focused psychologically-informed interventions, in line with best available evidence, under close supervision from a wellbeing practitioner, clinical psychologist or CBT therapist including: Behavioural activationGraded exposureTeaching problem-solving skillsImproving sleepRecognising and managing emotionsGuided self-help for bulimia and binge-eatingBuilding confidenceMedication supportRelapse Prevention To be responsive to service users needs and choices; and uphold their right to be treated with dignity and respect.To include carers and families in line with the service users wishes.To liaise with other health and care providers, including third sector agencies and primary care, to ensure continuity of care for service users.To communicate information concerning the assessment, formulation and care plans of service users in a skilled and sensitive manner in order to promote effective multi-disciplinary working and therapeutic outcomes for clients.To develop collaborative plans for relapse preventionTo deal with endings appropriately and safely with service users, families and carers.To form professional relationships with service users and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.To monitor and record progression, highlight concerns and report any perceived changes in service users wellbeing to the teamTo provide relevant information, written and oral, for records and reviews relating to service users progress under supervision from a suitably qualified member of the team.Report regularly and in detail to the clinical skills supervisor and case management supervisor.Make good use of clinical skills and case management supervision to discuss casework, make plans for action, reflect on and implement best practice in care planning and interventions.To adhere to the employers expectations of professional behaviour and all relevant policies and procedures.To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs and that actively addresses inequity of access and outcome across protected characteristics.Attend and fulfil all of the requirements of the training element of the post, including practical, academic and practice-based assessmentsApply the learning from the training programme in practiceReceive supervision from educational provider in relation to course work to meet the required standardsPrepare and present clinical information for all service users on their caseload to case management supervision within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis,Prepare and present clinical information for all service users receiving interventions in clinical skills supervisionRespond to and implement suggestions by supervisors in clinical practiceParticipate in clinical governance and quality improvement programs as directed by the line manager.To review service user progress using a range of tools, including outcome measuresTo contribute to a healthy and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and the employers policies.As part of a team, incorporate up-to-date evidence-based methods into the intervention programme as directed by the clinical skills supervisor.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of ability to study successfully at academic Level 5 Experience Essential Experience of work interacting with the public Experience working as part of a team Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing Desirable Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties Special requirements Essential Ability to travel across sites in good time without the use of public transport Skills Essential Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Trust working in a trauma informed way, promoting social inclusion and challenging stigma.
Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role Commitment to team working and ability to work successfully in a team