Mental Wellbeing Practitioner

Mental Wellbeing Practitioner Nationwide, remote based role Permanent – full-time and part-time hours considered Salary: up to £25,500 per annum dependent on experience A bit about us Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. About the area you’ll be working in We provide a range of health insurance options which can give customers access to diagnosis, treatment and specialist support services. The benefits available to our customers include access to Bupa-approved consultants, breakthrough treatment and drugs, our 24/7 Anytime HealthLine, cancer cover that comes with the Bupa cancer promise, PhysioLine and also a dedicated assistance line for our employees. What you'll be doing This is a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference to the wellbeing of a diverse range of clients and at the same time, an opportunity where you can continue in your own clinical career development. What’s a typical day? The role will involve working independently whilst under clinical supervision from Qualified professionals including Clinical Psychologists and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists and as part of a wider clinical team whilst liaising daily with internal and external services/organisations. You will have ongoing clinical guidance from Qualified mental health professionals including regular clinical supervision but should be able to work within your competencies and have experience working with a diverse range of patient groups. You will conduct mental health assessments and make evidence-based treatment recommendations for Bupa clients in line with NICE guidelines and in accordance with relevant policies and procedures. You will be responsible for and manage a caseload of clients receiving computerised-CBT by completing fortnightly reviews and support for intervention. You will support oncology clients in association with Macmillan cancer by conducting mental health assessments and making recommendations for those living with cancer. Who we’re looking for?

• You will have completed a BPS accredited degree in Psychology or health-related sciences.
• You hold an MSc for example in Psychology, or associated therapies or health-related sciences or you will have experience in a healthcare assessment role and/or have worked with different patient groups to coordinate mental and/or physical health care.

• Strong professional and personal drive
• Empathic, compassionate and responsive
• Trauma-informed approach
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Ability to respond rapidly and decisively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• IT proficient
• Proven experience of customer service
• Working within level of competence and recognising when to seek supervision

What’s it like to work here? We want people to love working here, so much so that’s it’s at the top of our agenda and something you’ll hear a lot about here at Bupa. We offer our people a great range of benefits, many of which are flexible and can be tailored to suit what’s most important to you. We’re a healthcare company so there’s a huge focus on our people’s health and wellbeing, supported by a healthy work-life balance and workplaces which are friendly, appealing spaces to support you to be at your best. You’ll also receive:

• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• Discounted access to online gym sessions
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate
• Access to our Digital GP platform on you mobile
• Emotional wellbeing support
• Access to family mental health line
• Financial wellbeing channels
• Support for carers

Diversity and Inclusion Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly regardless of disability or circumstance. That’s why we’re happy to offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Whether you’ve found your feet or are discovering a new path. Welcome to a place that celebrates you. This isn’t where you've been. This is where you're going. This is what we have belief in. Time Type: Full time