Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Hybrid CBT & Self-Help

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to join our NHS Talking Therapies Service within the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Directorate. Posts are based in Bridgwater, Wells or Taunton, with blended working options.

This Band 5 role delivers evidence-based, low-intensity CBT for adults with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, offering support through phone, online, video sessions and courses.

Qualifications

• Healthcare professional with PWP registration and ongoing supervision training.
• Registration through BABCP or BPS; HEE approved PWP qualification.
• Training in related clinical fields and NHS Talking Therapies pathways.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-volume, low-intensity CBT-based guided self-help interventions.
• Provide treatment via telephone, online platforms, and face-to-face sessions.
• Facilitate psychoeducational courses and workshops.
• Assess and support individuals in recovery management.
• Make referrals decisions and coordinate step-up/step-down care as per stepped care model.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PWP Registration (BABCP or BPS)

NHS Talking Therapies PWP Supervisor Training

BPS accredited/HEE approved PWP Qualification

Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy

Tools

RiO

IAPTus

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to join our NHS Talking Therapies Service within the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Directorate. Posts are based in Bridgwater, Wells or Taunton, with blended working options.

This Band 5 role delivers evidence-based, low-intensity CBT for adults with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, offering support through phone, online, video sessions and courses.