NHS Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

National health service; United States; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to deliver low-intensity therapies. The role supports people with common mental health problems, primarily via telephone and group sessions, with some face-to-face contact.

You will be registered as a PWP (BABCP/BPS) and bring experience in evidence-based psychological therapies within primary care settings.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level enabling psychological mindedness (psychology/social sciences/health).
• Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions (PWP).
• Desirable training: LTC IAPT top up or IAPT supervisor training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver low-intensity treatments by telephone or group sessions and some face-to-face work.
• Assess referrals and conduct patient-centred interviews to identify change or recovery needs.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and adhere to service referral protocols.

Skills

Written literacy

Therapeutic work experience

Mental health awareness

Education

Degree in psychology/health/social sciences

PWP Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions

Job description

Job summary

Are you a qualified PWP and looking for a new challenge in a well established service, that prides itself in the quality of the therapy we provide to our clients and of the support and opportunities we offer to our staff. We have access to Bespoke CPD training and offer regular supervision to our staff to ensure you are valued and supported in your career development. Our NHS Talking Therapies teams include a Clinical Leads, Operational Leads, Psychological Therapists, Lead Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. We also train significant numbers of trainee therapists. We offer flexible working and encourage a blend of home and base working for our PWP's. We can offer contracts on either our Trust Bank or contracted hours from 22.5 hours a week up to 37.5 hours.

Main duties of the job

Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess

Essential

Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. Psychology, social sciences or health. or Equivalent level gained through prior relevant experience and accredited courses. Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions

Desirable

Has completed the LTC IAPT top up training Has completed the IAPT supervisor training Application, EssentialEvidence of working therapeutically with people who have experienced a mental health problem Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care. Experience of facilitating psycho-educational groups.

Professional

EssentialTo be 'registered' as a PWP with the BABCP or BPSDesirableDemonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

EssentialDemonstrates high standards in written literate

Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialEducated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. Psychology, social sciences or health. or Equivalent level gained through prior relevant experience and accredited courses. Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions DesirableHas completed the LTC IAPT top up trainingHas completed the IAPT supervisor training DesirableApplication

Experience

EssentialEvidence of working therapeutically with people who have experienced a mental health problem Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care. Experience of facilitating psycho-educational groups.

Professional

EssentialTo be 'registered' as a PWP with the BABCP or BPSDesirableDemonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Responsibilities

and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.Deliver LI treatments, primarily on the telephone and in groups, with some face to face work.Undertakes patient - centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-ups the person's treatment to high intensity.Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low - intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self - help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be on the telephone, via other media or face to face.Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust. Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Details

Date posted05 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary, Reference number Job locationsCountywideStanway Centre, Pullman Place, Eastgate House & Park HouseCheltenham , Gloucester, StroudGL50 4BWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesGloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.The qualification, training & experience requirements for, Job responsibilities