Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Rotherham Doncaster And South Humber Nhs Foundation Trust; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Rotherham Talking Therapies Service. The post is permanent, full-time and based at Centenary Clinic, with face-to-face work within travel distance to Rotherham.

You will provide supervision, develop care pathways, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve access to evidence-based therapies for anxiety and depression in Primary Care and IAPT settings.

Qualifications

• Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate)
• Registration or working towards registrations with BABCP
• Significant experience of working with people with common mental health problems
• Experience in Primary Care Services and IAPT settings

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient pathways of care with Team Managers
• Deliver clinical and managerial supervision to junior staff
• Liaise with other professionals to ensure appropriate interventions
• Promote a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency approach to care
• Participate in service and multi-agency development

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Therapeutic relationship

Risk assessments

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

PWP Training Course

BABCP registration

Job description

Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Company: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

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

• 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:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

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

Details

Date posted: 28 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 376-NLTT-0286

Job locations: Centenary Clinic, Effingham Street, Rotherham, S65 1BL, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Knowledge

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

Application requirements

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

Experience

• Essential: Significant experience of working with people with common mental health problems
• Essential: Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences
• Essential: Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Essential: Experience of working in an IAPT service
• Essential: Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Essential: Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Essential: Substantial experience of supervising others within a therapy setting
• Essential: Evidence of working in the local community
• Essential: Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Essential: Able to write clear reports and letters.
• Desirable: Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals
• Desirable: Experience of line management

Skills

• Essential: Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Essential: Computer literate
• Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Essential: Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Essential: Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Essential: Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring technique

Qualifications

• Essential: Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or undergraduate course).
• Essential: Registration or working towards registrations with BABCP
• Desirable: Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy. Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
• Desirable: A qualification or substantial experience in Professional Supervision and/or Line Management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Employer's website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Team Manager Linsey Hepworth-Thomas, [e-mail], 03000211556