IAPT Internship Program Talking Therapies (unpaid)

The Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join (NHSTTW) Internship Programme.
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals with excellent communication and engagement skills. Applicants who have experience working within mental health in particular a community setting, or personal experience of mental health problems are encouraged to apply. As are those who live in and have knowledge of the Wandsworth area.
NHS Talking Therapies Wandsworth (NHSTTW), Internship Program
formerly known as Talk Wandsworth.
We want to increase the diversity of our staff so particularly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, e.g. Men, LGBTQ+ and those from Black Asian and other under-represented communities., · Co-design, edit, develop and co-facilitate wellbeing workshops
· Engage with underrepresented groups in the community through current and new networks
· Provide outreach and drop-ins at various community events
· Raise awareness of the service within the community via marketing and meetings with local representatives
· Opportunities to shadow and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners delivering CBT interventions online.
· Opportunities to work alongside Psychologists and CBT therapists supporting special interest champion groups.
· Develop partnerships with GPs and their practice staff;
· Assist the Wellbeing Team with carrying out assessments, data collection and data entry
· Collate and input data when necessary to report to stakeholders within the organisation
Improving access rates is a key challenge facing all NHS TT services.
Successful applicants would be part of a team working on this high-priority task in creative and innovative ways., (1) Supporting the work of qualified clinicians and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners & community wellbeing practitioner in identifying local populations who are underserved and improving pathways for those populations
(2) Joining the Wellbeing Team to edit, develop and co-facilitate wellbeing workshops
(3) Provide outreach and drop-ins at various community events
(4) To contribute to evaluation, research and education as appropriate (e.g. literature searches, preparing group materials, posters and other presentations)
(5) To co-facilitate psycho educational groups and workshops, including supporting Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners & Wellbeing Practitioners in preparing materials for these
(6) To shadow protocol-based psychological assessments of clients, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients and others involved in the client's care, with opportunities to conduct these.
(7) Raise awareness of the service within the community via marketing and meetings with local representatives
(8) Develop partnerships with GPs and their practice staff
(9) Supporting the direct marketing activities of the IAPT Service. This will include developing local marketing plans, promoting the service through community events, and in community settings. It will also include developing new relationships with local community centres, healthcare providers and businesses.
At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.
As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace:
+ BME (Evolve) Staff Network
+ Christian Staff Network
+ DiverseAbility
+ Deaf Staff Network
+ Mental Health Staff Forum
+ Women's Staff Network
+ LGBTQIA+
We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.
Please note:
+ That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received
+ That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3^rd party e-recruitment system
+ That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful
+ That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees
+ That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
+ That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles)
+ That we are a smoke-free Trust

Unpaid
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.
We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' however we aim to be 'outstanding'.
Our Values
We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".
When you join us, you'll be part of something special - an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK.
As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working., We are Proud to Belong at Southwest London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust and work with the South London Partnership Trusts. We have expert services, a rich history, and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.