Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner — Low-Intensity CBT

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Widnes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our service delivering low intensity CBT for depression and anxiety within primary care settings.

Candidates should be training for or hold a Post Graduate Certificate in PWP, with registration planned within 6 months. The role supports self-management, uses SilverCloud for digital CBT, and involves working in community settings with flexible duties.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Post Graduate Certificate / qualification demonstrating PWP training or be near completion within 3 months.
• Registration as a PWP by 6 months of qualifying, due to national requirements.
• Experience working in primary care and community settings.
• Able to work on own initiative and develop therapeutic relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support people with common mental health problems in self-management of recovery.
• Conduct patient-centred interviews to identify change areas and assess risk.
• Provide high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments (e.g., guided self-help, information on pharmacological treatments).
• Deliver cCBT via SilverCloud or be willing to learn.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to data collection and clinical records.

Skills

PWP delivery

Primary care experience

cCBT delivery (SilverCloud)

Therapeutic relationship building

Written and verbal communication

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in PWP or training underway

Tools

SilverCloud

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our service delivering low intensity CBT for depression and anxiety within primary care settings.

Candidates should be training for or hold a Post Graduate Certificate in PWP, with registration planned within 6 months. The role supports self-management, uses SilverCloud for digital CBT, and involves working in community settings with flexible duties.