Remote Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a remote psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. This role offers the opportunity to support online triage and assessment while working flexibly from home. Ideal for individuals looking to gain experience in an IAPT environment, this position includes responsibilities such as conducting assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions. The role emphasizes staff wellbeing and development, with a commitment to flexibility and inclusion.

Benefits

In-house supervision and line management

Access to bespoke CPD

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Awareness of common mental health presentations.
• Understanding of the stepped-care model within IAPT primary care talking therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Complete automated online triage assessments and conduct telephone triage.
• Deliver remote psycho-educational and low-intensity therapeutic interventions.
• Work with service users of different cultural backgrounds and ages.

Skills

Excellent computer literacy

Time management skills

Friendly telephone manner

Job description

Overview

ELFT Digital Therapy (EDT) is seeking to appoint a remote‑working psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to support online triage and assessment. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to work from home or anywhere in the UK and to join an innovative IAPT service within the NHS that places emphasis on staff wellbeing and development.

The post is ideal for anyone looking to gain experience in an IAPT environment and in general mental‑health practice. It provides flexible working within service hours of 8 am – 8 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am – 5 pm Friday to deliver online and telephone triage and to support the three community IAPT services in the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT). ELFT has been rated “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission and is committed to a healthy work/life balance and a positive working environment.

Benefits of joining EDT include in‑house supervision and line‑management, bespoke CPD, the full resources of NHS IAPT, and the support of an enthusiastic, engaged and inclusive team.

The post is remote but the service provides regular contact via online video groups, one‑to‑one meetings and monthly service online meetings to encourage interaction within a caring team.

Responsibilities

• Complete automated online triage assessments and conduct telephone triage, working completely remotely to support the ELFT community IAPT services.
• Deliver psycho‑educational and low‑intensity therapeutic interventions remotely via video, telephone and typed text‑based sessions, following NICE guidance and ensuring highest quality care.
• Work with service users of different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary.
• Attend monthly online service meetings and regular team huddles to provide updates and receive training.
• Offer one late online evening clinic per week (12 pm – 8 pm).

Qualifications

• Awareness of common mental health presentations.
• Understanding of the stepped‑care model within IAPT primary care talking therapy services.
• Excellent computer literacy and time management skills.
• Friendly and professional telephone manner.

Benefits

• In‑house supervision and line‑management.
• Access to bespoke CPD and the full NHS IAPT resources.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote arrangement.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.

Working Hours

Service hours: 8 am – 8 pm Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 5 pm Friday. Remote part of the role with one late evening clinic per week.

Team & Culture

Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We seek practitioners who embody these qualities when supporting service users, carers and colleagues.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 30 Nov 2025.