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Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner - High Wycombe

Oxford Health NHS Trust

High Wycombe, HP11 1NHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 October 2026

10 days left

Job description

Are you a qualified, or soon to be qualified, Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) looking for a service that is committed to your ongoing prof...

You will offer initial assessments and NICE approved treatments for older adults experiencing common mental health problems.

We are a high-performing team that are looking for MHWP to work with patients with anxiety and depression to deliver specified wellbeing-focused psychologically-informed interventions including:

Behavioural activation and graded exposure
Teaching problem-solving skills
Improving sleep
Recognising and managing emotions
Building confidence

You'll be provided with a clear and suitable work plan enabling you to demonstrate that you are meeting the standards expected for each intervention.

We offer robust and supportive supervision from skilled supervisors and managers, with the opportunity to learn to become a case management supervisor yourself. We are committed to providing ongoing, high quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and in addition in-house training.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team".

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Qualifications

Essential

Graduate certificate (L6) or postgraduate certificate (L7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners
PWP Registration (or evidence of application submission) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working with adults aged 18 years and over who have experienced a mental health problems
Experience of working effectively in a team
Experience of working in Primary Care Mental Health Services
Experience of delivering wellbeing-focused psychologically-informed interventions

Skills

Essential

Ability to manage own caseload and time
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision