Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is seeking a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for its Rotherham NHS Talking Therapies Service. This permanent position involves supporting a team of therapists, developing care pathways, and delivering supervision. Candidates must have a qualification from a PWP Training Course and significant experience in mental health. The specific office location is in Rotherham and candidates should be within travel distance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary care.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
• Experience of working in an IAPT service.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager across the range of duties.
• Develop efficient pathways of care in conjunction with Team Managers.
• Deliver clinical and managerial supervision to junior staff.

Skills

Understanding of anxiety and depression

Knowledge of common mental health problems

Experience in Primary Care Services

Education

Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate)

Job description

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job Advert - Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Salary: Band 6

Hours: 37.5

Location of Post: Rotherham NHS Talking Therapies Service

Base: Centenary Clinic

Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative individuals to join the Rotherham Talking Therapies Service.

We currently have positions for Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join the Rotherham team where you will work alongside a team of highly skilled and diverse therapists.

This post is predominantly a Face to Face contract requiring applicants to be geographically located within travel distance to our main office in Rotherham.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Support the manager as required, across the range of his/her duties as appropriate within the grading of this post.
• In conjunction with the Team Managers, develop efficient pathways of care.
• Working with practice teams to ensure an integrated approach to care.
• Deliver clinical and managerial supervision to junior members of staff.
• Liaise with other professionals and agencies to ensure patients receive appropriate interventions.
• Promote and maintain an effective multi-disciplinary/multi-agency approach to care.
• Participate in service and multi agency development.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Application requirements

• Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate)
• Registration or working towards registrations with BABCP

Experience

• Significant experience of working with people with common mental health problems
• Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences
• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Experience of working in an IAPT service

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.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT