PWP: Impactful NHS Talking Therapies Role & Development

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our NHS Talking Therapies service on a full-time basis. The role supports adults with common mental health difficulties, with a focus on professional development and staff wellbeing.

The successful applicant will conduct telephone screenings, assess risk, and provide information on stepped care and evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Qualified or soon-to-be-qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Must maintain annual registration with BPS or BABCP.
• NHS Talking Therapies service experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone screenings for adults with common mental health issues and assess presenting problems and treatment options.
• Evaluate risk to self and others, create risk management plans, and address safeguarding concerns with Safeguarding Leads.
• Provide information on stepped care and evidence-based interventions including Guided Self-Help and digital therapies.
• Determine appropriate interventions within the stepped care framework with supervisor.
• Set and review professional objectives with senior therapists for ongoing development.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Safeguarding

Interventions knowledge

Education

PWP qualification / in training

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our NHS Talking Therapies service on a full-time basis. The role supports adults with common mental health difficulties, with a focus on professional development and staff wellbeing.

The successful applicant will conduct telephone screenings, assess risk, and provide information on stepped care and evidence-based interventions.