Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is looking for an experienced Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to enhance service provision within Lambeth IAPT. The successful candidate will manage triage assessments and provide evidence-based interventions for mental health disorders, while contributing to team development and enhancing clinical skills among Trainee Practitioners.

Benefits

Generous pay and pension plans

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of experience as a Qualified PWP.
• Experience in supervising and managing Trainee PWP’s.
• Highly organized and motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior management team in expanding step 2 service provision.
• Conduct triage supervision and manage care plans.
• Deliver trainings and clinical skills groups to Trainee PWP’s.

Skills

Telephone triage assessments

CBT-based guided self-help interventions

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Team support

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT Interventions

BABCP registered or BPS

Job description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to further develop the Step 2 service provision within Lambeth IAPT and support the senior management team in expanding the step 2 offer within the service. The post holder(s) will report to the Step 2 Leads and participate in meetings with the senior management team. The successful applicant will be proficient in telephone triage assessments and CBT-based guided self-help interventions, with experience working with common mental health problems within primary care. Opportunities include co-running clinical skills groups for Trainee PWP’s and delivering clinical and case management supervision.

Post-holder responsibilities include:

1. Hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT Interventions and be BABCP registered (or BPS).
2. Have at least 12 months of experience as a Qualified PWP.
3. Be highly organized and motivated, capable of managing their own time and caseload effectively.
4. Support the wellbeing of the Step 2 team, including organizing and attending social events.
5. Support the Access team with triage supervision and management plans.
6. Offer evidence-based guided self-help interventions for common mental health disorders.
7. Participate in recruitment, induction, and training of Trainee PWP’s, including delivering fortnightly clinical skills groups.
8. Undertake weekly clinical supervision and monthly case management supervision of Trainee PWP’s.
9. Attend and contribute to meetings with the Senior Management Team, demonstrating problem-solving skills.
10. Approach challenges proactively and respond constructively to feedback from the Step 2 team.

Benefits:

• Generous pay, pensions, and leave, with packages dependent on role and service length.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance, including part-time and job sharing.
• Opportunities for career development through mentoring, coaching, and talent programs.
• Car lease deals and keyworker housing on selected sites.
• NHS discounts up to 10% at various retail brands.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Emma Hawkey
Job title: Clinical Lead
Email: [e-mail]