Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will work within Manchester Talking Therapies predominantly providing telephone assessments to people experiencing common mental health problems. They will also provide a small number of evidence based low-intensity psychological interventions to clients. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. It will also involve screening new referrals into the service and where necessary, refer clients on to a more relevant service or step up to high intensity psychological therapy. The job promotes flexible and hybrid working. Make decisions on suitability for new referrals, adhering to GMMH's referral protocols, and where necessary, refer clients on to a more relevant service or step up to high intensity psychological therapy. Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery, and appropriately signposts to additional or more appropriate support . Undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and make an informed assessment of risk to self and others .

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 - 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60%

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)