Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Milton Keynes is seeking an Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join its Step 2 team. This role includes assisting qualified staff in delivering psychoeducational groups, managing patient-related administration, and processing new referrals. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a foundation in psychology, with opportunities for training and professional growth. This role is essential for those interested in a career in mental health, offering the chance to work flexibly and engage in personal development.

Benefits

Extensive training

Opportunities for growth

Agile working opportunities

Qualifications

• Evidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem.
• A demonstrable understanding of anxiety and depression.
• Ability to manage own caseload and time effectively.
• Experience working in a target-driven service demonstrating clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of psychoeducational groups under guidance of senior practitioners.
• Assist with patient-related administration and planning of groups.
• Screen and process new referrals to the service.
• Undertake research and development activities.
• Engage in continuing professional development.

Skills

High-level communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to interact with people with mental health problems

Understanding of psychology applied to healthcare

Advanced keyboard skills

Education

A degree in Psychology

A postgraduate qualification in psychology

Tools

IAPTUS

Job description

Job Overview

Milton Keynes, Talking Therapies Service is looking for an Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join its Step 2 team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Qualified PWP’s in conducting groups and workshops while promoting the psychological health and wellbeing of our clients. Additionally, the post holder will assist in the screening and processing of new referrals to the service.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in starting a career in mental health. The position offers extensive training, opportunities for growth, and personal development.

Milton Keynes Talking Therapies Service has been providing support to the residents of Milton Keynes since 2009. We are a well-established and successful service that is currently expanding to meet the increasing needs of the local community. Our team consists of diverse and dynamic psychological professionals and support staff. We are responsible for providing low and high-intensity, evidence-based interventions in accordance with the stepped care model.

Agile Working

We offer agile working opportunities to all of our staff, which would enable you to work flexibly from home for a proportion of your week.

Advert Withdrawal Notice

Please be aware this advert may be withdrawn early as soon as sufficient applications have been received. We will not be able to accept any late applications.

Main duties of the job

• To support with the delivery of psychoeducational groups to patients under the direction and guidance of Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and supervisors.
• To support Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners with general administration tasks and patient‑related administration, and to assist with planning and organization of psycho‑educational groups and any administration linked to courses.
• Assist in the screening and processing of new referrals to the service, including making pathway confirmation calls following the direction of qualified staff.
• To undertake research and development activities under the guidance of the head of service.
• To undertake continuing professional development and personal clinical supervision.
• The role may require the candidate to be available for occasional weekend or evening working.
• Under the direction and guidance of senior staff, develop initiatives around self‑help and community engagement, including supporting the role of volunteer or helper.
• Opportunity to work as a champion within the service within a particular specialty (e.g., LGBTQ+, Wellbeing, Young People champion, etc.).
• Attend all supervision as relevant to the role, including clinical skills supervision, one‑to‑one line management, and case management supervision.
• To undertake any training that might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise.
• To compile and return statistics and activity levels as appropriate.
• To participate in audit and personal review activity as required.

Working for our organisation

We're passionate about delivering first‑class patient‑centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.

We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we are hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

This job description is not restrictive or definitive in any way. It should be regarded only as a guideline to the duties required, and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. The job description does not form part of the Contract of Employment

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Evidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem

Desirable criteria

• A degree in Psychology
• A postgraduate qualification in psychology

Experience

Essential criteria

• A demonstratable understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
• Ability to manage own caseload and time effectively

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in a target‑driven service demonstrating clinical outcomes

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• High‑level communication skills (written and verbal), including an ability to communicate and work in settings with a highly emotive atmosphere.
• An ability to interact with people with mental health problems/ mild learning disabilities
• An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare
• Advanced keyboard skills.

Desirable criteria

• Experience using IAPTUS and databases or data‑analysis.

Other

Essential criteria

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.

Desirable criteria

• A desire to explore a career in psychological therapies.