Remote Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS; Bedford; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a remote Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to support online assessments for IAPT services. The role offers flexible working hours and requires qualifications in Primary Care Mental Health. Responsibilities include delivering low-intensity interventions and conducting assessments. The post is permanent with a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum.

Benefits

In-house supervision

CPD opportunities

NHS benefits

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with people facing anxiety and depression.
• Training in assessment and intervention planning is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete automated online triage assessments.
• Support users in accessing talking therapies.
• Deliver psycho-educational interventions via various media.

Skills

Assessment skills

Data entry proficiency

Low-intensity intervention delivery

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Primary Care Mental Health

IAPT PWP training or equivalent

BABCP Accreditation as a PWP

Job description

Job Summary

ELFT Digital Therapy (EDT) is seeking a remote‑working Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to support online triage and assessment for the NHS EAST London IAPT services. The role offers flexible hours 8 am‑8 pm (Mon‑Thurs) and 9 am‑5 pm (Fri), full remote delivery, in‑house supervision, CPD and NHS benefits.

Main Duties

Complete automated online triage assessments and telephone assessments, support service users in accessing ELFT IAPT talking therapies, deliver psycho‑educational and low‑intensity interventions via video, telephone or typed text following NICE guidance, and participate in online video groups, one‑to‑one huddles and monthly service meetings.

About Us

EDT is an NHS remote IAPT service utilising digital media (IAPTUS, Microsoft Teams) to provide high‑quality interventions to patients across London and the Home Counties. Our values are Care, Respect and Inclusion.

Details

• Posted: 21 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible, Home or remote
• Reference number: 363‑SS7618578
• Job locations: Gilbert Hitchcock House, Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2AW

Job Responsibilities

• Work with diverse cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary.
• Deliver one evening clinic per week (12 pm‑8 pm) and provide regular support to service users.
• Participate in continuous professional development, supervision and line management.
• Maintain accurate, concise records of interventions and assessments.

Person Specification

Education

• Essential: Postgraduate qualification in Primary Care Mental Health, IAPT PWP training or equivalent.
• Desirable: BABCP Accreditation as a PWP.

Experience

• Worked with people with anxiety and depression.
• Liaised with other agencies and services.
• Training in assessment, intervention planning, risk assessment, low‑intensity interventions and stepped care model.

Skills

• Ability to carry out assessment, elicit information, use computers for data entry.
• Deliver low‑intensity interventions and keep clear records.
• Familiarity and ability to use the stepped care model.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of low‑intensity cognitive/behavioural interventions and NICE guidance.
• Understanding of anxiety, depression and related medications.
• Understanding of stepped care and the NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies agenda.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcomed; further information on UK Visas and Immigration is available online.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

East London NHS Foundation Trust
Gilbert Hitchcock House
Kimbolton Road
Bedford, MK40 2AW
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/