Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Mid Cornwall)

NHS; Roch; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join a friendly Talking Therapies team in Mid Cornwall. The role offers 37.5 hours, with hybrid remote working and in-person days in Central Cornwall, and a comprehensive relocation package for eligible applicants.

You will deliver Low Intensity CBT within the stepped care model, complete PWP training, provide 1:1 and group sessions, and participate in supervision and flexible hours across early

Qualifications

• Completed PWP training from an accredited Low Intensity course.
• Experience delivering Low Intensity CBT in stepped care.
• PWP registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1:1 clinical contacts (face-to-face, telephone, video) and group courses.
• Deliver CBT and other interventions within the stepped care model.
• Coordinate with step 3/4 clinicians for referrals and escalations.
• Engage in outreach work and ensure equality of opportunity in service delivery.
• Work 8:00–20:00 on weekdays with some 5:00–20:00 evening clinics.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Education

Degree in IAPT Low Intensity PWP

Job description

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Mid Cornwall)

Band 5

Main area Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Service hours flexible between Mon to Fri 08.00-20.00) Job ref 201-26-070-F

Site NHS Talking Therapies Mid Cornwall Town Roche Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum/Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are striving towards gold standard ways of working. We have an attractive relocation package for applicants looking to move to Cornwall to work in service.

Applicants must have completed PWP training from an accredited Low Intensity course, have experience working in the stepped care model delivering Low Intensity Psychological Interventions to patients experiencing mild to moderate common mental health difficulties and have PWP registration. We are committed to supporting you reach your full potential by providing CPD opportunities and you will receive Clinical Case Management Supervision, Clinical Skills Supervision, Reflective Practice Supervision and regular Line Management.

Please note that this is a hybrid remote role and there is an expectation for the successful candidate to work in-person within Central Cornwall a few days each week.

This post is open to newly qualified professionals and students who are due to complete their qualification during this calendar year. Successful applicants may receive a conditional offer subject to completion of training.

Relocation expenses may be considered for the successful candidate, subject to eligibility

Main duties of the job

As a PWP you play an integral part in the everyday workings of the service, from promotional work to assessing patients to providing clinical evidence-based interventions to help service users make lasting changes in managing their mental health.

Post holders will be completing clinical contacts 1:1 face to face, over the telephone, video consultation, group courses (remotely and in person) and CBT. Where needed, holding discussions with step 3 and/or step 4 clinicians to ensure step ups and safe onward referrals are completed and that patient dignity and confidentiality is maintained at all times. There will also be opportunities for community outreach work to promote the work we do to other services, educational settings and careers events.

The post-holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities. The post-holder will be required to work at any times between 8am and 8pm on weekdays, as required by the service. The post-holder will also be required to participate in evening clinics offered by the service between 5pm and 8pm.

Alongside LI and HI CBT, the service offers Counselling for Depression, Couples Therapy for Depression, Mindfulness based CBT, IPT and EMDR. We are currently establishing good links with our Primary Care Networks and Secondary Care Mental Health Teams.

Working for our organisation

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.

Qualifications

• Degree in IAPT Low Intensity Psychological Therapies Practice (PWP Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner)
• Previously worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Jonathan Prinn Job title Talking Therapies Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01208 251300 Additional information

PWP Professional Lead Georgie Newbold email: [e-mail]

Please note we are not accepting any communication from Recruitment Agencies at the current time. Please refrain from Sending the Trust CV's as this does not count as an introduction

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute medical, surgical and specialist services to a population of around 500,000 which can increase significantly during the busy holiday periods.