Remote Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a remote Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to support online triage and assessments. You will deliver care within an NHS IAPT framework, working flexibly and engaging in team supervision. Ideal candidates should have experience in similar settings and possess excellent time management skills. This role offers a permanent position with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

In-house supervision and management

Bespoke CPD

Focus on staff wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or equivalent in an IAPT setting is desirable.
• Commitment to flexible working arrangements, including a late online evening clinic per week.

Responsibilities

• Work remotely to complete automated online triage assessments.
• Deliver online and telephone triage/assessments within service hours.
• Engage in supervision, line-management, and bespoke CPD.

Skills

Experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Good computer literacy

Excellent time management

Friendly telephone manner

Understanding of common mental health presentations

Job description

Overview

ELFT Digital Therapy (EDT) is seeking to appoint a remote-working Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to support online triage/assessment. The post is based in the UK and offers home working within an NHS IAPT environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new, completely remote IAPT service within the NHS, focused on staff wellbeing and development, delivering online and telephone triage/assessments and talking therapies.

Responsibilities

• Work remotely to complete automated online triage assessments and online/telephone triage and assessments.
• Deliver online and telephone triage/assessments within service hours (8am–8pm, Monday–Friday).
• Provide care in support of the three community IAPT services in the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT).
• Participate in regular online video groups and 1‑to‑1 meetings to encourage interaction within a supportive team.
• Engage in supervision, line-management, bespoke CPD, and use NICE-guided, low-intensity interventions when appropriate.
• Work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary.
• Contribute to the development of clinical expertise in appropriate clinical areas within a remote IAPT framework.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or equivalent in an IAPT setting is desirable.
• Good computer literacy and excellent time management.
• Friendly telephone manner and ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Aware of common mental health presentations and understanding of the stepped care model within IAPT primary care talking therapies.
• Commitment to flexible working arrangements, including a late online evening clinic per week (12pm–8pm).

About EDT and Working Environment

• EDT delivers psycho-educational and low‑intensity therapeutic interventions remotely via video, telephone, and typed text-based sessions, following NICE guidance.
• The service uses IAPTUS and Microsoft Teams to provide high-quality interventions across London and the Home Counties.
• In-house supervision and management, bespoke CPD, and ongoing support are provided as part of NHS employment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development.

Additional Information

• Permanent post with expectation of one late online evening clinic per week (12pm–8pm).
• Advert closes on Monday 8 Sep 2025.