Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our NHS Talking Therapies service on a full-time basis. The role supports adults with common mental health difficulties, with a focus on professional development and staff wellbeing.

The successful applicant will conduct telephone screenings, assess risk, and provide information on stepped care and evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Qualified or soon-to-be-qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Must maintain annual registration with BPS or BABCP.
• NHS Talking Therapies service experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone screenings for adults with common mental health issues and assess presenting problems and treatment options.
• Evaluate risk to self and others, create risk management plans, and address safeguarding concerns with Safeguarding Leads.
• Provide information on stepped care and evidence-based interventions including Guided Self-Help and digital therapies.
• Determine appropriate interventions within the stepped care framework with supervisor.
• Set and review professional objectives with senior therapists for ongoing development.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Safeguarding

Interventions knowledge

Education

PWP qualification / in training

Job description

Are you a qualified, or soon to be qualified, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) looking for a service committed to your professional development and that puts staff wellbeing and patient care at the heart of everything they do? If so, we have a great opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join on a full-time basis. We are a nationally recognized, high-performing NHS Talking Therapies service, supporting over 15,000 adults with common mental health difficulties annually. Staff wellbeing is a priority, with dedicated initiatives, away days, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Qualified PWPs must maintain annual registration with the BPS or BABCP, with unregistered candidates starting at Band 4 until confirmed. We expect our staff to share and demonstrate our values and be caring, safe and excellent in everything we do, constantly striving to improve the quality of care we provide and the experience that patients can expect.

Main duties of the job The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct telephone screenings for adults with common mental health issues, including those with long-term conditions, to assess presenting problems, desired changes, and treatment options.
• Evaluate risk to self and others, create risk management plans, and address safeguarding concerns in consultation with Safeguarding Leads.
• Provide information on the stepped care model and evidence-based interventions, including Guided Self-Help, psychoeducation, digital therapies, and pharmacological options
• Determine appropriate interventions or referrals within the stepped care framework in collaboration with a supervisor.
• Set and review professional objectives with senior therapists as part of ongoing development.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to showcase the best of yourself.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.