Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to staff wellbeing and recovery in beautiful Dorset. As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will provide vital psychological interventions for individuals facing mild to moderate mental health challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive environment, helping clients through evidence-based treatments like CBT and guided self-help. With a focus on continuous improvement and community impact, you will be part of a dynamic service that values diversity and professional growth. Make a meaningful difference in people's lives while advancing your career in a respected NHS Trust.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS check funded by the Trust

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT or MSci Applied Psychology.
• Experience in delivering low-intensity psychological interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews and risk assessments.
• Provide support via phone, online, or face-to-face.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Mental Health Support

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT

MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical)

Job description

Want to join an innovative team focused on staff wellbeing, achieving good recovery rates, and developing your professional knowledge and skills?

Do you want to work in beautiful Dorset with stunning coastal areas, award-winning beaches, and national parks?

If so, consider joining the Dorset Steps 2 Wellbeing Service as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP). This is an exciting opportunity to join a Low-Intensity Team across Dorset.

Dorset Steps 2 Wellbeing is a dynamic, progressive service with a friendly and supportive team. You will work within NHS Talking Therapies, providing psychological interventions to individuals with mild to moderate common mental health issues such as anxiety disorders and depression.

As a psychological wellbeing practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

1. Conducting patient interviews
2. Carrying out risk assessments
3. Providing support via phone, online, or face-to-face
4. Liaising with other agencies and signposting patients to services like housing and employment

Requirements: You must hold either a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT with IAPT PWP status or an MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical) qualification. This role is fixed-term, and for NHS employees, it will be offered on a secondment basis with prior permission required.

The post involves delivering high-volume, low-intensity interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management strategies for clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

Additional duties include:

• Accepting referrals within service protocols
• Supporting individuals in managing their recovery
• Providing information and support for evidence-based treatments, including guided self-help, computerized CBT, and pharmacological information, via face-to-face, telephone, or other media

Note: Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will fund. Applicants subscribed to the DBS update service can present a valid certificate instead of a new check.

At Dorset HealthCare, we aim to empower people through outstanding, integrated healthcare services. We are a forward-looking Trust operating hospitals, inpatient facilities, and community and mental health services for nearly 800,000 people.

We are proud of our 'outstanding' CQC rating and high patient and staff satisfaction levels. Whether working in bustling towns, seaside areas, or rural Dorset, you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000 staff are central to our success. We promote diversity, inclusion, and opportunities for growth, encouraging everyone to be their best. Join us to challenge yourself, build your career, and contribute to our vision of continuous improvement through excellence, compassion, and expertise.

For more details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Angela Turner
Job title: PWP Team Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]