Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS Derbyshire Talking Therapies Service as a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. This full-time position involves delivering assessments, providing clinical supervision, and enhancing team performance while ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including generous leave and an enhanced pension.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme

Enhanced life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with BABCP or BPS or working towards registration.
• Experience delivering Step 2 interventions and supporting others through supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality assessments and evidence-based low-intensity CBT interventions.
• Provide regular clinical supervision to PWP team members and trainees.
• Support team development and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Therapeutic Relationship Building

Education

PGCert or UGCert in Low Intensity Interventions

MSci in Applied Psychology (PWP)

Job description

Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

We have the great opportunity for a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our NHS Derbyshire Talking Therapies Service!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PWP ready to take the next step in their career. You will work alongside the Service Lead and PWP Team Lead to support, develop, and inspire the team - while continuing to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to our service users.

• This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, with hours scheduled between 8:00am and 8:00pm.
• You will typically work one late shift (12:00pm-8:00pm) per week.
• There is also an expectation to work face-to-face at least one day per week, with the remainder of the week offering remote flexibility depending on service needs.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior PWP, you'll:

• Deliver high-quality assessments and evidence-based low-intensity CBT interventions to patients referred by local GP practices.
• Carry out rapid screenings and assessments, drawing on a sound understanding of mental health needs and associated risks.
• Provide regular clinical and case management supervision to PWP team members and trainees.
• Support the Team Lead with clinical supervision and line management responsibilities where needed.
• Champion high standards of clinical record keeping in line with service policy.
• Ensure service user needs and recovery goals remain at the heart of everything we do.
• Actively support service development, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Lead by example - be a positive role model and promote a culture of learning and collaboration.

About us

We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) pro-rata for part-time and the option to purchase or sell days
• Enhanced pension
• Wagestream-ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
• Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme, including Employee Assistance Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and counselling sessions. Shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
• Plus, many more great benefits on offer!

Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.

Job responsibilities

We have the great opportunity for a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our NHS Derbyshire Talking Therapies Service!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PWP ready to take the next step in their career. You will work alongside the Service Lead and PWP Team Lead to support, develop, and inspire the team - while continuing to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to our service users.

• This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, with hours scheduled between 8:00am and 8:00pm.
• You will typically work one late shift (12:00pm-8:00pm) per week.
• There is also an expectation to work face-to-face at least one day per week, with the remainder of the week offering remote flexibility depending on service needs.

About the job

As a Senior PWP, you'll:

• Deliver high-quality assessments and evidence-based low-intensity CBT interventions to patients referred by local GP practices.
• Carry out rapid screenings and assessments, drawing on a sound understanding of mental health needs and associated risks.
• Provide regular clinical and case management supervision to PWP team members and trainees.
• Support the Team Lead with clinical supervision and line management responsibilities where needed.
• Champion high standards of clinical record keeping in line with service policy.
• Ensure service user needs and recovery goals remain at the heart of everything we do.
• Actively support service development, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Lead by example - be a positive role model and promote a culture of learning and collaboration.

What we're looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a PGCert or UGCert in Low Intensity Interventions from a BPS-accredited provider, or a MSci in Applied Psychology (PWP) with dual BPS accreditation, or have completed a PWP Apprenticeship through a BPS-accredited route.
• Are registered (or working towards registration) with BABCP or BPS.
• Have experience delivering Step 2 interventions and supporting others through supervision or mentorship.
• Are confident in conducting risk assessments and working with a range of mental health presentations.
• Communicate effectively, build strong therapeutic relationships, and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team.
• Are organised, adaptable, and able to manage a busy caseload.
• Are committed to the principles of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and passionate about supporting others on their recovery journey.

What we offer in return

We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) pro-rata for part-time and the option to purchase or sell days
• Enhanced pension
• Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
• Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme, including Employee Assistance Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and counselling sessions. Shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
• Plus, many more great benefits on offer!

Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.

In order to streamline our recruitment process, once we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to expire vacancies, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Hold a PGCert or UGCert in Low Intensity Interventions from a BPS-accredited provider, or a MSci in Applied Psychology (PWP) with dual BPS accreditation, or have completed a PWP Apprenticeship through a BPS-accredited route.
• Are registered (or working towards registration) with BABCP or BPS.

Experience

• Have experience delivering Step 2 interventions and supporting others through supervision or mentorship.
• Are confident in conducting risk assessments and working with a range of mental health presentations.
• Communicate effectively, build strong therapeutic relationships, and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team.
• Are organised, adaptable, and able to manage a busy caseload.
• Are committed to the principles of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and passionate about supporting others on their recovery journey.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.