Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Weymouth

Meeveem Limited; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Steps 2 Wellbeing service in Weymouth & Portland, Dorset. The role focuses on delivering high-volume, low-intensity CBT-based self-management interventions for adults with anxiety and depression.

The post requires a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT (PWP) or MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical) and involves DBS checks, with a fixed-term contract for seven months at Band 5

Qualifications

• Experience with mental health patients and CBT-based self-management.
• Ability to write clear reports and letters.
• Understanding of anxiety and depression and primary care presentation.
• UK registration and DBS considerations as part of role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-volume low-intensity CBT-based interventions (face-to-face, telephone, or other media).
• Assess and support people with common mental health problems in recovery.
• Develop and deliver self-help and guided self-care information and courses.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Telephone skills

Teamwork

Education

PG Cert in Low Intensity CBT (PWP)

Tools

Computer literate

Job description

Job summary

Want to join an innovative team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, achieving good recovery rates, and developing your professional knowledge and skills?

Do you want to work in beautiful Dorset with stunning coastal areas, award-winning beaches, and stunning national parks?

If so, why not join the Dorset Steps 2 Wellbeing Service as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP). This is an exciting opportunity to join a Low-Intensity Team in Weymouth & Portland, Dorset.

You must have either a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT with IAPT PWP status or an MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical) qualification to apply for this post.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work within the NHS Talking Therapies service providing high volume low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions service to patients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

• Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low - intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help, computerised CBT, and delivering courses. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted: 20 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 7 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 152-M247.26

Job locations: Steps 2 Wellbeing - Weymouth & Portland, The Annexe, Weymouth Community Hospital, 3 Melcombe Ave, Weymouth, DT4 7TB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Car owner / driver

Essential

• Level 2 Travel

Personal Qualities / Aptitudes

Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to be self reflective whilst working with service users in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• Will have an excellent telephone manner

Skills / Experience / Knowledge base

Essential

• Experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
• Able to write clear reports and letters
• Able to evaluate and put in place the effect of training.
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone skills
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Demonstrates and understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care

Educational Requirements / Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate )

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Steps 2 Wellbeing - Weymouth & Portland, The Annexe, Weymouth Community Hospital, 3 Melcombe Ave, Weymouth, DT4 7TB, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: PWP Lead, Laura Craddock, [e-mail]