Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

CPD program

Clinical supervision

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Band 5) to join its NHS Talking Therapies service. The role offers variety, autonomy, and a diverse caseload, with a full-time schedule and hybrid working week.

You will screen referrals, assess needs, offer treatments such as guided self-help and group interventions, and coordinate with other health professionals. The post includes CPD time, supervision, and opportunities for service development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Ability to work across modalities and with diverse populations.
• Experience supporting clients with screening, referral, and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Screen referrals and assess clients to determine needs and suitability.
• Offer a range of treatment options (e.g., guided self-help and groups).
• Manage clinical administration and coordinate with other healthcare providers.
• Work with clients via telephone, online and face to face.
• Support service development and participate in supervision and CPD.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Group work delivery

Telephone/online care

Education

PWP qualification

Job description

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner | West London NHS Trust

NHS Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Band 5* pending confirmation of passing training

We are an established and friendly service looking for an enthusiastic PWP seeking variety, new experiences and autonomy.

Clinical caseload for a full time PWP: 7 x assessments, 19 x treatments. Job plan will also include screening referrals.

We invest in staff with:

A healthy work-life balance, including a hybrid working week.

Reflective practice, excellent case management and clinical skills supervision.

5 days allocated to CPD with a comprehensive program to choose from.

The chance to develop clinical and managerial skills (e.g. opportunities for involvement in champion roles, service improvement projects, LTC training and supervisor opportunities).

Regular line management andsupport from our dedicated wellbeing team

You will support the psychological care of clients accessing the service. Clinical duties include:

-screening referrals

-assessing clients to determine their needs and suitability

-offering a range of treatment options (e.g. GSH and groups)

-clinical administration

-liaising with healthcare providers to support onward referrals.

You will work with clients through a variety of means (telephone, online and face to face)

Opportunities to hold a champion and supervisor role (one-year post qualification)

You will support people from different cultural backgrounds, ages and use interpreters as needed. You will be passionate about providing equal opportunities.

You will work autonomously, following a plan agreed in line management and in accordance with service policies and procedures.

We are committed to supporting you with regular CPD, supervision, daily debrief/duty and weekly safeguarding debriefs.

You will be based in The Isleworth Centre (team base) and other sites in the London Borough of Hounslow at least two days per week.

You will work at least one late shift (12– 8pm, Mon- Thurs).

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026

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