Experience

Oliva

• United Kingdom
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

  • Sep 2021 - Present



University of Central Lancashire

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• External Examiner for PWP Programme

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Responsible for provision of advice and guidance on the extent to which the required academicstandards are achieved on the PWP Programme and Long Term Conditions Programme. Ensure that the trainees understand the theory underpinning the PWP approach, and develop skills in the PWP clinical method, and need to assess their knowledge and skills in a way that is consistent with the national curriculum.Ensuring fairness on marking of assignments across the programmes and awards are acknowledgedProduce an Annual Report Review and approve examination papers that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreedAttend relevant module and final exam boards



University of Surrey

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Fellow - School of Psychology

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Developing teaching methods, materials, technologies and learning environments which enhance the Trainee PWP experience and learning opportunities whilst creating an environment for understanding and enthusiasm amongst the training cohort. Assist in the development of curricula and teaching of the PWP programme (UG and PG) , Long Term Conditions and IAPT Supervision Training and course innovations whilst taking responsibility for the quality of programmes developed Plan, deliver and critically review a range of teaching and learning activities following feedback from lectures. Continually update knowledge and understanding in subject specialism and apply to course of study. Extend transform and apply new knowledge from pedagogic developments to teaching and appropriate external activities as part of an integrated approach to academic practice.Provide student pastoral careDevelop and use pastoral care skills to support the academic development of students and ensure a good student experience.Act as personal tutor and give first line support before referring students on to appropriate services.



Addaction

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner/ Clinical Supporter and Supervisor

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2020

  • Implementing best practice for the PWP team, taking lead roles on specific areas of work with a PWP focus.• Lead on an agreed workstream for Step 2 e.g. Older Adults, BME, Long Term Conditions • Working closely with the Operation Manager and Team Leads and other clinical supervisors to ensure that the service operates as an integrated whole across both Step 2 and Step 3 services.• Providing case management supervision to 6 PWP’s (4 trainees) and 2 Honorary Assistant Psychologists across two sites. • Providing clinical skills supervision to all supervisees. • Receive case management supervision from High Intensity Supervisor.• Ensure that supervision contracts and logs are kept up to date.• Ensure that all requirements of data collection are met and that performance is monitored on a regular basis.• Organising team and specific workstream meetings and ensuring information is clearly communicated.• Linking with the IAPT accredited training course at University of Surrey and supporting trainees in meeting course requirements.• Take part in the recruitment and induction for new PWP staff, working with the Line Managers.• Undertaking staff appraisals and supporting professional development.• To lead the PWP team across two localities, and contribute to the leadership of the whole Step 2 service ensuring that appropriate polices and procedures are developed and implemented in line with good practice..• To organise staff to deliver courses, open days and information sessions.• To develop and keep documentation up to date including the PWP handbook, guidelines, standard letters and protocols for Step 2 work.• To support development of Step 2 in house materials including content for the courses.• Supporting service audits and evaluations of patient experience and outcomes.• Work closely with HI workers and day supervisors, ensuring appropriate ‘stepping-up’ and ‘stepping-down’ arrangements are in place in line with the ‘stepped care approach’.

• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

  • May 2012 - Aug 2017

  As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) I provide high volume low intensity interventions to clients suffering with mild to severe depression and various anxiety disorders and phobias. I am trained to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self management interventions to service to the client's needs and requirements. I have the opportunity to work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages and use interpreters where necessary. I provide as much support as I can especially those individuals in difficult situations, those who appear distressed and including those who need emergency attention. A part of my role involves assessing clients as they enter our service by undertaking patient – centred interviews, identifying areas where a person wishes to see change and or recovery and making an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. If suitable and I am able to accommodate to their need I will take on the client onto my own case load providing them with up to 6 weeks treatment using CBT interventions either face to face or on the telephone. I have also been trained in utilising online CBT programmes also to help my clients. I work closely with other members of my team to ensure we are providing an appropriate stepped care service and adhering to all protocols. I also have become a lead facilitator of a group programme we run in service called Feel Well Live Well programme that is a psycho-educational programme teaching a group of 6 people plus about mental health problems, how to cope with issues that arise, helping them return to work, sleep better, challenge thoughts and change behaviour. A major part of my role is to assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process. My role is also heavily involved in administration and keeping up with standards of data quality when typing up case notes or sending out letters to both patient and GP or other medical professionals.



Morgan Jones

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruitment Consultant

  • Mar 2008 - May 2012

  I pride myself on my ability to develop and maintain long standing and strategic relationships with Clients and Candidates, offering a consultative recruitment solution suited to their needs. I combine my demonstrable experience of implementing the recruitment process, effectively matching suitable candidates for suitable vacancies/clients. • Actively develop knowledge of chosen market to generate business, through canvass calling, use of marketing, networking and lead generation.• Use marketing tools to generate business and source candidates.• Maintain and develop current client relationships to ensure that at all times they receive the best service possible and to maximize business opportunity.• Qualify candidate suitability for current or future vacancies/clients, through questioning and referencing. • Write and place professional and effective job advertisements to attract candidates.• Use in-house IT system to generate candidates, clients and marketing material to a professional standard.• Strive to achieve maximum revenue through effective objection handling and negotiation in line with company policy.• Manage recruitment process from start to finish with both Client and Candidate.• Deal with client/candidate queries and take ownership to follow up and ensure dealt with efficiently.• Manage placed candidates contracts and maintain client relationships with active contractors and placements.• Keep all paperwork/system work up-to date. • Have sound understanding of Morgan Jones contracts and terms and conditions.



Kent Police

• United Kingdom
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Constable (Volunteer)

  • 2007 - 2009

  • Responding to 999 emergency calls from domestic abuse, drugs, public order and more• Communicating with offenders from all ‘walks of life’ and offering victim support• Dealing with all case paperwork and handing over to full time police officers• Conducting arrests and carrying out warrants• Attending daily briefings to keep up to date with crimes committed in the local area• Attending training sessions on Officer Safety Training, Drug Awareness and First Aid • Responding to 999 emergency calls from domestic abuse, drugs, public order and more• Communicating with offenders from all ‘walks of life’ and offering victim support• Dealing with all case paperwork and handing over to full time police officers• Conducting arrests and carrying out warrants• Attending daily briefings to keep up to date with crimes committed in the local area• Attending training sessions on Officer Safety Training, Drug Awareness and First Aid



Aylesham Medical Centre

• Medical Administrator/ Receptionist

  • 2007 - 2008

  • Answering all telephone enquiries to the surgery and directly them to the specified department• Booking all appointments for GP general, bloods, injections, pill checks and more• Taking part in telephone triage for nurse practitioners• General administration including filing, faxing, scanning and typing up letters• Administering patients with their prescriptions and helping to retrieve doctors repeat approval. • Answering all telephone enquiries to the surgery and directly them to the specified department• Booking all appointments for GP general, bloods, injections, pill checks and more• Taking part in telephone triage for nurse practitioners• General administration including filing, faxing, scanning and typing up letters• Administering patients with their prescriptions and helping to retrieve doctors repeat approval.