Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Breckland District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is hiring a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the prison-based mental health team. The role will involve working across HMP Norwich, HMP Bure and HMP Wayland, delivering low intensity therapies within an integrated model of care.

The post requires a Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies and the ability to travel independently between sites as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualified to work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Postgraduate certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies obtained.
• Willingness to travel independently across multiple prison sites.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team providing mental health and wellbeing services to prisoners.
• Deliver low intensity psychological therapies under supervision and develop clinical skills.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies

Job description

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

The closing date is 23 September 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us to work at HMP Prisons as part of the multidisciplinary team that offers Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, to the population of HMP Norwich HMP Bure and HMP Wayland. A very warm welcome awaits you!

If you want a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this is definitely the job for you! Prisons are one of the most challenging yet extremely rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work.

We are looking to recruit a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team.

Qualified applicants will hold a Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies.

You will work as part of a diverse and supportive team of Psychological Therapists, PWPs, nurses, psychologists, and psychiatrists. We are able to offer our team members the opportunity to continue to develop their expertise via training and development opportunities in different parts of our service.

THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ACROSS MULTIPLE PRISON SITES SO THEREFORE ABILITY TO DRIVE AND TRAVEL INDEPENDENTLY IS ESSENTIAL AS SOME SITES ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT.

What makes us different?

Our service uses an integrated model from arrest to release from prison thus allowing a PWP's and the wider team to know the full process and journey of the service user. We have found this model really works and makes our working much more collaborative and joined up. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the team and help us build, shape and grow our service. We want to hear your ideas.

The role will be based across the 3 prisons.

About us

Our trust values are Positively, Respectfully and Together and we want someone to join the team who lives and breathes these values.

If you have not worked in this setting, we encourage you to contact us before applying so we can arrange an informal visit and allow you to experience the realities of the role. It's also a great opportunity to meet our team.

What can we offer?

NSFT Secure Mental Health Services have been consistently rated "Good" by the CQC.

Our secure services form part of a wide and growing body of clinical services operating in a variety of settings linked to criminal justice services. This is not a standalone role, as part of the wider NSFT Secure Services Psychology Team you will receive excellent clinical supervision alongside professional and governance support.

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-GYW8131894-B

Job locations

HMP Norwich, HMP Bure, HMP Wayland

Norfolk Prisons

NR1 4LU

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

HMP Norwich, HMP Bure, HMP Wayland

Norfolk Prisons

NR1 4LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Therapist

Jo Cushion

[e-mail]

07824321722