Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Optima Health (OH&W); Remote; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to perform occupational health assessments and deliver Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This home-based position in the UK offers a competitive salary starting at £30,000 and provides extensive training and career development opportunities. The ideal candidate should be registered with the BABCP and have experience in mental health services. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving workforce wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Perkbox retail reward and discount scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with the BABCP as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• 18 months of experience in an NHS setting is essential.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively while meeting performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational health assessments via telephone and video.
• Write comprehensive occupational health reports.
• Provide step 2 interventions including Low Intensity CBT.

Skills

Completion of the Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Registered with the BABCP as a PWP

18 months post‑registration experience in an NHS setting

Ability to achieve clinical outcomes

Effective communication skills

Therapeutic relationship development

Knowledge of anxiety disorders and depression

Experience in assessing suicide and self‑harm

Job description

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)

Location: Home Based, UK

Salary: £30,000 per annum – rising to £32,000 per annum after probation

Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract – 12 months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

Right to live & work within the UK is required for this role.

About Us

The new Optima Health is the UK market leader in the provision of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Formed by the combination of three leading businesses (Optima Health, TP Health and Healthwork), the new Optima Health is more than the consolidation of the individual legacy businesses; our combined and complementary capability means we can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry‑leading tailored solutions to our clients. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Optima Health not only provides an excellent package, but also offers a structured induction and training programme in the first few weeks, with touchpoints all the way through and support from your Line Manager. One of our core values is One Team, and growing and developing together is our key commitment. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey.

Role Summary

To provide a dual service of occupational health assessments and reports from a mental health perspective and Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Step 2) treatment to clients. Full training will be provided remotely.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Occupational Health Assessments via telephone and video.
• Writing Occupational Health Reports.
• Provision of step 2 interventions to include Low Intensity CBT via telephone, video platform, silver cloud, groups (via video‑link).
• Making referrals to High Intensity Therapy and/or counselling services.
• Writing letters to GP's where there are concerns regarding risk or further mental health assessment is required.
• Engagement with case management and clinical skills supervision.
• Welfare calls to clients if risk is identified.
• Support and engagement with the wider PHP team.

Experience, Skills, And Knowledge Required For The Role

• Completion of the Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and being fully qualified as a PWP.
• Registered with the BABCP as a PWP.
• 18 months post‑registration experience in an NHS setting.
• Ability to achieve clinical outcomes and meet agreed performance targets.
• Ability to manage own caseload and time.
• Demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication, including completing telephone and video consultations.
• Able to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
• In‑depth knowledge of anxiety disorders and depression and how they can be supported by evidence‑based interventions.
• Experience in assessing suicide and self‑harm (IAPT‑based or from other mental health services).

What Can We Offer You?

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent leadership training scheme available if you would like to progress to leadership.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Buy and sell holiday scheme.
• Clinical Training Academy.
• Pension scheme.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eye care test vouchers.
• Flu jabs.
• Perkbox retail reward and discount scheme.
• Life assurance.

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

All salaries are displayed as Full Time Equivalent (FTE).