Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare service in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for a full-time role. The ideal candidate will have a recognized PWP qualification and will deliver evidence-based low intensity interventions for mental health. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. This position offers valuable experience in an inclusive environment dedicated to improving mental health care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive recruitment processes

Qualifications

• Recognised PWP qualification and clinical experience in mental health disorders.
• Training in nursing, social work, or occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of anxiety and depression medications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial mental health assessments using the clustering tool.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions via various methods.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Evidence-based interventions

Compassionate communication

Clinical risk assessment

Education

Evidence-based PWP qualification

Psychology degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Isle of Wight Talking Therapies Service are seeking highly motivated individuals to work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. This is a permanent, full‑time position.

The successful candidate will have a recognised PWP qualification and will conduct initial mental health assessments and deliver evidence‑based low intensity interventions (CBT, graded exposure, behavioural experiments, guided self‑help, computerised CBT and pharmacological information) via video, telephone or face‑to‑face in a community clinic.

Main Duties

• Conduct initial mental health assessments and identify the mental health cluster using the mental health clustering tool.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions via group setting, face‑to‑face, video chat and telephone.
• Operate from an inclusive values base that promotes recovery and respects diversity.
• Educate and involve family members and others in treatment where the client has given permission.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate step‑up and step‑down arrangements are in place for a stepped care approach.
• Manage and convey sensitive information in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Analyse and interpret patient outcome measures (PHQ9, GAD7) and administer appropriate evidence‑based intervention, monitored through caseload management.
• Assess clinical risk and refer to specialist mental health services autonomously if urgent, or in collaboration with the caseload manager if the risk is low but the client’s needs exceed brief psychological interventions.
• Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients to the relevant service, or step‑up treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.

About Us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined‑up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. We deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or within a NICE‑evidenced psychological therapy, or
• Psychology degree or other relevant field with appropriate clinical experience in mental health disorders, and
• Evidence‑based PWP qualification, preferably at postgraduate certificate level, from an accredited training provider.

Desirable

• Qualification in PWP caseload management/supervision from an accredited training provider.

Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of the issues surrounding work and its impact on mental health.
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
• Understanding of the need to use evidence‑based psychological therapies and how this relates to this post.

Recruitment and Flexible Working

The Trust is committed to recruitment processes that are accessible and inclusive to everyone. Flexible working options can be discussed during the interview process.