Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS Talking Therapies Team as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. Deliver CBT-based interventions to adults facing mental health challenges. Benefit from training and supervision while making a positive impact in the community. Early applications are encouraged.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Training days

Employee away days

Qualifications

• PWP Qualification and MSc in health-related field required.
• Experience with mental health issues and primary care services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high volume low intensity psychological treatments.
• Assess and support individuals with common mental health problems.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Emotional resilience

Computer literacy

Education

MSc in health-related field

Certificate in Advanced Practices in Mental Health Primary Care Pathway

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Qualification

Job description

We are seeking passionate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join our NHS Talking Therapies Team. The role offers a salary range of £29,970 to £36,483 pro-rata (where applicable).

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide high-volume, low-intensity interventions under supervision, delivering a wide range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based guided self-management interventions to adults with common mental health issues.

About us

Six Degrees Social Enterprise is a Salford-based Community Interest Company, established in 2011. Our social mission is to build resilient communities where people are connected, supported, and equipped to face challenges. Our NHS Talking Therapies service offers low-intensity CBT interventions for individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties within Salford.

We offer invaluable experience working within a busy NHS Talking Therapies Service, delivering low-intensity CBT interventions to a caseload of patients while developing your therapeutic skills. You will receive an induction, internal training, workshops, and clinical supervision to support your development.

As a staff member, you will be on the Agenda for Change pay scale, benefit from our pension scheme, employee assistance program, and participate in training days, organizational events, and employee away days.

We are a Safer Recruitment Organization, conducting enhanced DBS checks on all employees/applicants.

Job responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Promote the vision and mission of the organization and role model organizational values.
2. Accept referrals, assess, and support individuals with common mental health problems in self-management of recovery.
3. Build trusting relationships through patient-centered interviews, identifying areas for change or recovery, and assessing risk to self and others.
4. Determine the suitability of new referrals, adhering to referral protocols, and refer or escalate as necessary.
5. Provide information and support for evidence-based low-intensity psychological treatments, including guided self-help and computerized CBT.
6. Educate and involve family members or others in treatment as appropriate.
7. Adhere to the agreed number of patient contacts and clinical sessions per week to minimize waiting times.
8. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings related to referrals or ongoing treatment.
9. Engage in research and projects within the mental health sector where appropriate.
10. Maintain accurate records of clinical activity in line with service protocols.
11. Work collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements, maintaining a stepped care approach.
12. Incorporate work and employment issues into the therapy process when relevant.
13. Attend regular supervision, maintain a training portfolio, and apply learning from training, supporting others as needed.
14. Stay updated with advances in treatments for mental health issues and relevant policies and guidelines.
15. Ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
16. Participate in annual appraisals, set objectives, and engage in self-assessment and professional development.
17. Take responsibility for personal development, including attending conferences and workshops, and maintaining CPD records.
18. Prioritize patient care, including safeguarding children, young people, and adults, and reporting concerns per organizational procedures.
19. Complete mandatory training, including safeguarding and health and safety.
20. Manage risks proactively, including conducting risk assessments and incident reporting, ensuring personal and organizational safety.
21. Ensure secure, accurate, and confidential handling of information in accordance with data protection policies.

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed with the post holder as service needs evolve.

If you meet the requirements, please complete an application explaining how you fulfill the role's criteria. For questions, contact [e-mail] addressed to Charlotte Moss or Amber Kavanagh.

Apply early, as the vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• PWP Qualification (e.g., Certificate in Advanced Practices in Mental Health Primary Care Pathway)
• MSc in health-related field, Psychology, or relevant undergraduate degree
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Qualification or relevant psychological therapy qualification

Experience

• Experience working with individuals with mental health problems
• Experience in Primary Care Services

Knowledge and Skills

• Passion and enthusiasm for the role
• Ability to conduct patient-centered assessments and support self-recovery
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of therapeutic relationships and barriers
• Knowledge of IAPT, anxiety, and depression presentations
• Professionalism, teamwork, and relationship-building skills
• Effective use of clinical supervision and personal development
• Ability to work under pressure and manage caseloads
• Risk assessment and management skills
• Respect for individual rights and confidentiality
• Understanding of equality and diversity principles
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychological therapies
• Emotional resilience and self-care awareness
• Computer literacy
• Willingness to attend training
• Self-reflective and committed to professional growth
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Fluency in additional languages is desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires an enhanced DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.