Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Baildon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join their dynamic team. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to provide essential low-intensity psychological interventions, support clinical assessments, and contribute to service development within a flexible, hybrid working environment. As part of a supportive team, you will empower clients to manage their mental health effectively while benefiting from professional development opportunities. Join a forward-thinking organization that values mental wellbeing and supports its staff through comprehensive resources and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Support for Armed Forces personnel

Qualifications

• Experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) is essential.
• Relevant accreditation and qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based low-intensity interventions for mental health.
• Conduct triage and clinical risk assessments.

Skills

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)

Low Intensity Psychological Interventions

Clinical Risk Assessments

Triage Support

Group and Individual Modalities

Education

PgCert in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions

Relevant Accreditation (BPS or BABCP)

Tools

Psychology Tools

Job description

We are eager to offer this new post to expand our innovative psychologically led Assessment and Therapy service workstream. This is a permanent full-time vacancy open to qualified PWPs, and we encourage you to apply if you have experience as a PWP. Post holders should hold relevant accreditation (e.g., BPS or BABCP) and qualification (PgCert in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions).

The West Yorkshire Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub is committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all health and social care professionals and volunteers. We offer a range of services designed to promote resilience, reduce stress, and enhance overall wellbeing. We also support our staff through comprehensive induction, flexible working options, CPD, and access to Psychology Tools.

In this remote role, as a PWP, you will provide evidence-based low-intensity interventions, support triage, rapid, and clinical risk assessments, and contribute to service development. There will be opportunities for personal development in a supportive environment.

Closing date: 1st June 2025
Shortlisting date: 5th June 2025
Interview date: 11th June 2025

As part of the service, you will support MDT triage, conduct initial client contact calls, and assist in assessments. The role is hybrid, primarily remote, with travel across West Yorkshire for meetings and engagement activities.

As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will deliver brief clinical risk assessments, formulations, and psychological interventions for common mental health issues, including group and individual modalities. You will empower clients to manage distress and crises effectively.

Our core values are:

• We Care: Acting with respect and empathy, valuing differences.
• We Listen: Understanding and responding to individual needs.
• We Deliver: Providing excellent services and supporting partners.

Benefits include: flexible working arrangements, increased mileage rates for distances over 3500 miles, health and wellbeing support, development opportunities, and more. We are proud to support the Armed Forces with a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

We are committed to environmental and social sustainability through our Green Plan, encouraging staff participation in sustainable practices.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if needed.

For more details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Catherine Anderson
• Job Title: Senior Psychological Therapist
• Email: [e-mail]

Please direct application inquiries to the same email.