Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - Qualified
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Wolverhampton, WV2 1HG
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
Wolverhampton Talking Therapies (which is part of Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust) offer interventions for Depression and all anxiety di...
The role of a PWP is very dynamic, and though at its core is the treatment of Depression and anxiety, no two days are the same.
As a PWP you will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of competence and have experience working in mental health services . You will deliver Step 2 intervention to clients presenting with Depression and/or generalised anxiety disorder, using modalities of telephone, video, face-to-face and computerised.
Candidates are also expected to engage themselves in clinical and case management supervision, and be willing to undertake continuous professional development. A commitment to high quality client care, good organisational skills and excellent communication abilities are essential to this role.
The post holder will
- be part of a Talking Therapies service and will provide Low Intensity Psychological Interventions involving CBT.
- work with clients who have anxiety and Depression related problems.
- treat people of different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and they should be committed to equal opportunities.
The PWP role will be blended, and include both home (remote) working and office based work.
In return for your enthusiasm, hard work and commitment you will benefit from being part of an expanding service that has shared aims and goals, respects each other's differences and always has the wellbeing of the individual at the centre of all practice.
As a service we offer our PWPs
- Monthly Clinical Group Supervision.
- Weekly Case Management Supervision - essential to effective skills development and case management and ensuring ethical practice.
- Regular opportunities for ongoing continuing personal development (CPD).
- Opportunities to lead on projects or champion specialisms.
- Involvement with ongoing service developments and priorities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Possess a qualification in IAPT/TTAD Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) / Or will attain this by 09/2026.
- Accredited or working towards accreditation with British Psychological Society or British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care or Talking Therapies Services
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
Desirable
- LTC Trained
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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