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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

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Key Information

Campus

Brayford Pool

Typical Offer

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Part-time

1 year

Academic Year

Course Overview

The role of a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) is a crucial component of Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression.

This strategy is reflective of the increasing levels of complexity and chronicity of people in the UK with mental health needs and conditions. These practitioners work with patients who are identified as having 'mild to moderate' mental health problems, including anxiety and depression.

Fees for this programme are fully-funded by Health Education England (HEE), for those students who are eligible.

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How You Study

This is a part-time course. Following intensive week block-teaching, the teaching is run on one teaching day and one study day per week with the University, and three days in service.

Modules

              † Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.

              PWP 1 Engagement and Assessment 2024-25PSY9262MLevel 72024-25This module will equip trainee PWPs with a good understanding of the incidence, prevalence and presentation of common mental health problems and evidenced-based treatment choices. Skills teaching will develop trainee PWPs’ core ‘common factors’ competencies of active listening, engagement, alliance building, patient-centred information gathering, information giving, and shared decision-making.CorePWP 2 Evidence Based Intervention 2024-25PSY9263MLevel 72024-25Students will have the opportunity to learn about theoretical psychological models (primarily low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy - LiCBT) of psychological change and the pharmacological interventions that underpin PWP practice. They will further have the opportunity to practice evidence based low-intensity psychological treatments commonly used in NHS Talking Therapies services.CorePWP 3 Values, Diversity and Context 2024-25PSY9264MLevel 72024-25This module stresses the central role NHS values have in the promotion of recovery. Trainees will have the opportunity to learn about power imbalances in therapeutic relationships and the importance of social inclusion. They will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate their commitment to understanding cultural differences and the impact physical and sensory difficulties can have on delivering effective services to a diverse population. Trainees will have the opportunity to develop the skills to ensure they work effectively with supervision and within their own competence, and to learn about the role of other therapists and how to access resources for clients who need a higher intensity service.CorePWP 4 Placement and Portfolio 2024-25PSY9265MLevel 72024-25In this module, trainees will be on placement working in NHS Talking Therapies services, working under supervision delivering a range of PWP assessments and interventions.Core

              What You Need to Know

              We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, contact hours, and our return to face-to-face teaching.

              Placements

              Alongside the course, trainee psychological wellbeing practitioners will work for the NHS or other contracted Improve Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) provider in their related service provision. Students are responsible for their own travel, other associated costs while on placement. Students would also need to be able to travel from their home or place of work to our Brayford Pool Campus and/or to various IAPT locations in the UK as a mandatory requirement of the course.

              BPS Accreditation

              The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) meaning those who complete the course can register with the BPS or the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.

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              Career Development

              Postgraduate study is an investment in yourself and your future. It can help you to further or completely change your career, develop your knowledge, enhance your salary, or even prepare you to start your own business. Postgraduate students at the University of Lincoln benefit from inspirational teaching combined with high-quality facilities and learning spaces, great industry links, and unique research opportunities, all of which are designed to help you stand out from the crowd and make the most of your time with us. 

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              How to Apply

              Postgraduate Application Support

              Applying for a postgraduate programme at Lincoln is easy. Find out more about the application process and what you'll need to complete on our How to Apply page. Here, you'll also be able to find out more about the entry requirements we accept and how to contact us for dedicated support during the process.

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              Entry Requirements 2024-25

              Entry Requirements

              Degree of 2:2 or above.

              Must be employed as a trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with a recognised service provider of Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression at point of entry.

              Candidates would ideally have at least two years' experience in a caring role, and demonstrate evidence of:
              - ability to form empathic relations with a wide range of
              people in a variety of settings
              - ability to form good and respectful professional
              working relationships with a wide range of professional colleagues.
              - capacity to reflect constructively on all aspects of own
              performance
              - capacity to reflect realistically on their own strengths
              and developmental needs

              Applicants who are shortlisted are also required to pass an interview with the Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression provider with a representative of the University present.

              Applicants also need to provide two references, one indicating suitability for TTAAD employment and one indicating the ability to manage a demanding professional and academic programme at Master's level (Level 7).

              Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to have attained a recognised English language qualification no more than two years prior to admission.

              A British Council IELTS with an overall minimum score of 7.5 with no element below 7.0, also attained no more than two years prior to admission.

              Achieved a Pearson Test of English Academic 73 with a minimum of 67.

              Attained a CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of Pass with High Distinction.

              Fees

              This course is fully funded by Health Education England

              Health Education England Funding Guidance

              In line with guidance from Health Education England, individuals who have had funding from Health Education England and started an NHS-funded psychological professions training programme will not normally be eligible to receive NHS funding for a subsequent psychological professions training until a minimum of 2 years after the award for training is recommended by the qualifying examination board or by the chairs action after the qualifying exam board.

              This rule also applies to any individual who starts and subsequently completes, withdraws, or fails to complete the qualifying requirements of a training programme.

              Find out More

              If you would like to know more about this course, please contact pwp@lincoln.ac.uk.

              Alternative Courses

              For those who may be interested, we also deliver a UniDip Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner course.

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