Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

West London NHS Trust; Isleworth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working week

CPD program

Clinical supervision

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking a full-time Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to provide diverse psychological care. You will conduct assessments and deliver treatments, supporting clients through telephone, online, and face-to-face sessions.

The role includes supervision, CPD allocation, and potential champion or supervisory responsibilities. The position is based at The Isleworth Centre with two days per week at other London Borough of Hounslow sites, and includes late shifts

Qualifications

• Screening referrals and determining patient suitability.
• Offer a range of treatment options (e.g. guided self-help and group sessions).
• Maintain clinical administration and documentation.
• Liaise with healthcare providers to support onward referrals.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients via telephone, online, and face-to-face sessions.
• Support regular CPD and reflective practice.
• Participate in service improvement projects and supervisory roles.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment delivery

Screening referrals

Interprofessional liaison

CPD commitment

Job description

Clinical caseload for a full time PWP: 7 x assessments, 19 x treatments. Job plan will also include screening referrals.

We invest in staff with:

• A healthy work-life balance, including a hybrid working week.
• Reflective practice, excellent case management and clinical skills supervision.
• 5 days allocated to CPD with a comprehensive program to choose from.
• The chance to develop clinical and managerial skills (e.g. opportunities for involvement in champion roles, service improvement projects, LTC training and supervisor opportunities).

Regular line management andsupport from our dedicated wellbeing team

You will support the psychological care of clients accessing the service. Clinical duties include:

• screening referrals
• assessing clients to determine their needs and suitability
• offering a range of treatment options (e.g. GSH and groups)
• clinical administration
• liaising with healthcare providers to support onward referrals.

You will work with clients through a variety of means (telephone, online and face to face)

Opportunities to hold a champion and supervisor role (one-year post qualification)

You will support people from different cultural backgrounds, ages and use interpreters as needed. You will be passionate about providing equal opportunities.

You will work autonomously, following a plan agreed in line management and in accordance with service policies and procedures.

We are committed to supporting you with regular CPD, supervision, daily debrief/duty and weekly safeguarding debriefs.

You will be based in The Isleworth Centre (team base) and other sites in the London Borough of Hounslow at least two days per week.

You will work at least one late shift (12- 8pm, Mon- Thurs).

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. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from 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'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.