Band 6 Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is looking for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to function within the PWP team. The ideal candidate will support operational management, provide clinical supervision, and manage a small caseload while fostering a compassionate work culture. This role offers opportunities for career progression and requires commitment for at least 18 months. Applicants must possess a PWP qualification and be registered with the BABCP/BPS.

Benefits

Stable and supportive work environment

Flexible working days

CPD opportunities

Dedicated wellbeing team support

Qualifications

• Candidates must commit to the role for at least 18 months, supporting their own development and adequately supporting those they line‑manage.
• Must be registered with the BABCP/BPS.

Responsibilities

• Support the Step 2 Leads and Lead PWP in the operational management of the PWP team.
• Provide case management and clinical skills supervision.
• Recruit, onboard and induct new members of the team.

Skills

Supervision experience

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification

Compassionate approach to management

Job description

Role Overview

We are particularly looking for applicants interested in developing a career within the PWP profession. Candidates must commit to the role for at least 18 months, supporting their own development and adequately supporting those they line‑manage and supervise. If you are seeking further clinical training in the next 18 months, please consider whether you can meet the commitment, training and development requirements.

Benefits

• A stable, supportive and engaging working environment where no two days are the same.
• A healthy work‑life balance – staff work from home on some days and on site on others. A minimum of 2 days in service is required, often more as part of a managerial role.
• Reflective practice, excellent clinical skills supervision and additional supervisor clinical skills supervision.
• Opportunities to establish a career as a PWP with Lead PWP (B7) and Professional Lead PWP (B8a) roles within the trust.
• 5 days allocated to CPD with a comprehensive program to choose from.
• Regular line management and support from our dedicated wellbeing team.
• Staff and team away days and social activities.

Comprehensive in‑house management, supervision training and CPD will support your development in post and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Step 2 Leads and Lead PWP in the operational management of the PWP team.
• Hold a small caseload and work with some of the more complex Step 2‑appropriate cases seen within the service.
• Provide case management, clinical skills supervision and line management for Trainee PWPs and other roles as appropriate.
• Assist in clinically related admin, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work; lead on smaller projects.
• Work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary; commit to equal opportunities.
• Recruit, onboard and induct new members of the Step 2 team.
• Work at least one evening session per week (12pm‑8pm) offering face‑to‑face clinical appointments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification.
• Registered with the BABCP/BPS.
• Supervision experience.
• A can‑do and compassionate approach to management.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services.

Our high‑secure services care for patients from the South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024‑25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

Application

View the attached Candidate Pack for an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please note this advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.