Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. The role involves conducting assessments, evaluating risks, and collaborating on treatment options. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and an understanding of mental health care. The organization values staff wellbeing and offers extensive professional development.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development initiatives

Dedicated away days

Qualifications

• Qualifications must include annual registration with BPS or BABCP.
• Must have experience in mental health services.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings for adults with mental health issues.
• Evaluate risk and create management plans.
• Provide information on treatment options.
• Collaborate in determining referrals within the care framework.

Skills

Conduct telephone screenings

Risk management planning

Knowledge of evidence-based interventions

Collaboration with supervisors

Education

Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

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?

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.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to showcase the best of yourself. When making an application you are encouraged to read the 'candidate guide to making an application' which is attached to all roles. Please include qualifications (including years these were gained if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

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.