Senior Psychological Wellbeing Facilitator (PWP) | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an enthusiastic Senior PWP to join their friendly team. The role includes delivering mental health assessments and supervising staff, with an emphasis on providing a supportive and innovative working environment. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a Talking Therapies service and be committed to equal opportunities. This position also offers hybrid working arrangements and a focus on continuous professional development.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Supportive wellbeing team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year post qualification experience in a Talking Therapies service.
• Ability to deliver mental health assessments and psychological interventions.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead on specialist interests & service development within the Step 2 Team.
• Line manage and supervise staff.
• Deliver mental health screening assessments and psychological interventions.

Skills

Experience in Talking Therapies service

Supervisory experience

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

Relevant mental health qualification

Job description

Overview

We’re a well-established service who are looking for an enthusiastic Senior PWP to join our friendly team. We welcome applicants from those who enjoy variety, new experiences and autonomy. You will benefit from a culture of energy, innovation and support. We are investing in staff with a stable, supportive and engaging working environment where no two days are the same; a healthy work-life balance with a hybrid working week; a values driven environment underpinning how we treat each other and our clients; reflective practice, excellent case management and clinical skills supervision; 5 days allocated to CPD with a comprehensive program to choose from; and regular line management and support from our dedicated wellbeing team.

Please note that this post involves being able to work at least one evening session per week (12pm – 8pm) and you will have to have a minimum of 1-year post qualification experience in a Talking Therapies service as well as supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead on specialist interests & service development within the Step 2 Team.
• Line manage staff.
• Provide supervision of staff.
• Deliver mental health screening assessments and psychological interventions (including more complex cases appropriate to Step 2 work) with the support of a qualified member of the team, and work independently according to a plan agreed with line manager within the framework of our policies and procedures.
• Support the PWP Professional Lead/Senior Management Team to ensure the smooth operation of the Step 2 team.
• Assist in clinically related admin, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
• Support the step 2 team via the provision of supervision and line management.
• Support and induct new staff to the Step 2 Team.
• Work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary. You should be committed to equal opportunities.
• Screening new referrals and making decisions about the suitability of referrals. Offering a range of treatment options including GSH and groups.

About West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from the South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Forensic services rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner in the North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board and leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Additional Information

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025.