Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in London is seeking a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join their team. The role involves conducting assessments and providing evidence-based therapy for clients with common mental health issues. Ideal candidates should have relevant PWP training and be eligible for accreditation. The organization offers flexible working hours and various career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Positive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for BABCP/BPS accreditation as a PWP.
• Experience in providing CBT and psychological interventions.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triage assessments for clients with depression and anxiety.
• Provide guided self-help and computerised CBT.
• Engage in project work to enhance community mental health services.

Skills

Low intensity psychological therapy

Triage assessments

Guided self-help

Computerised CBT

Psychoeducational group treatment

Education

Relevant low intensity PWP training

Job description

We are looking for an energetic Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to come and join our team. Sutton Talking Therapies is a primary care, single point of referral, mental health and wellbeing service. Sutton Talking Therapies aims to support the mental health and wellbeing of the local community through provision of wellbeing support, self-management courses, psychological therapy, and mental health assessment and recovery support. This post is located within the IAPT team at Sutton Talking Therapies. This team aims to deliver a range of evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g., CBT, IPT, DIT) to people with common mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety disorders and eating disorders) within a stepped-care model. Sutton Talking Therapies is professionally managed by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and operationally managed by the Sutton Uplift Service Manager. The Talking Therapies team consists of approximately 40 staff including qualified Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists, and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), who provide evidence-based psychological interventions in line with NICE guidance. Across the rest of Sutton Talking Therapies you would work in conjunction with psychiatry, community nursing staff, social work and wellbeing navigators.

The successful applicant will provide triage assessments, guided self-help, computerised CBT and psychoeducational group treatment to clients presenting with depression, anxiety disorders and bulimic eating disorders. There are also opportunities for project work where the successful candidate will link up with professionals/charities in the community and work to improve services for our diverse community.

As a qualified PWP, you will receive regular clinical supervision with a band 7 clinician and have access to weekly training on a range of topics relevant to your role and development.

The service operates from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. The post holder will be required to work flexible hours in line with this. This can be negotiated and will include week-day evenings and occasional weekends.

Candidate must have relevant low intensity PWP training and be eligible for BABCP/BPS accreditation as a PWP

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Wai Ho Job title: Step 2 Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07875 712 274