Overview
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Qualified) - Band 5
We are looking to recruit Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join our diverse and exceptional Talking Therapies Team in Havering. The Step 2 team is made up of a PWP Lead, 3 Senior PWPs, along with qualified and trainee PWPs, Therapy Assistants and Honorary staff. The wider team consists of Counsellors, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, a physical activity co-ordinator, and a newly appointed employment advisor. This is an opportunity for qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to develop their career by offering evidence-based low intensity interventions through guided self-help (6-8 sessions) and computerised CBT (SilverCloud). We also value experience or interest of delivering therapy in a group format, and provide opportunities to co-facilitate groups with Step 3 clinicians.
Please only apply for this post if you are a newly qualified or an experienced Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, and hold the IAPT specific certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions. Your application will not be considered without this qualification. We also welcome applicants who are nearing the end of their training, looking for their first qualified role as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. We offer a structured preceptorship programme for newly qualified PWPs to ensure a smooth transition into the role and to support with developing your confidence and clinical skills.
Training and Development
We have an active outreach team who ensure the service is well-known across the community, by attending events and running psychoeducational workshops. We value PWPs' participation in outreach and encourage contributions towards our Special Interest Groups (SIGs), such as long term conditions (LTCs), perinatal mental health, and LGBTQI+. In line with our trust values, we are a team that encourages continual professional development (CPD). We offer opportunities to attend training delivered through University College London, such as PWP Supervision and LTCs. Each PWP is well-supported by daily clinicians on duty, weekly case management supervision, and monthly clinical skills supervision, along with a peer-led reflective space which contributes towards wellbeing. We also offer specific LTC and group supervision. We have an in-house training programme, consisting of monthly sessions on advanced topics, to aid assessment skills and develop knowledge in areas such as PTSD, Grief, and Health Anxiety. This has proven helpful for newly qualified members of staff, to consolidate their learning post-training. There are also opportunities for team-wide training through external services, and we encourage PWPs' input in identifying further training needs.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Compensation and Conditions
High Cost Area Supplement - London: This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).
Qualifications and Experience
* Training and Qualifications:
o To hold a university degree in a subject enabling psychological mindedness (e.g., psychology, health or social sciences).
o To hold a qualification from a recognised, accredited, post graduate PWP training programme (or be working towards this).
* Experience:
o Experience of working with mental health service users in an IAPT service in the NHS or voluntary sector.
o Experience of working in a service with agreed targets in place, demonstrating clinical outcomes.
* Accreditation:
o BABCP Accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (or working towards accreditation through submission of relevant portfolio to the BABCP).
Other Notes
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Additional Information
We are a dynamic and empowering team and as such the post holders will be expected to work well within a team setting, however, should also be able to deliver an autonomous service, operating within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service policies and procedures. These vacancies are offered as permanent posts, with the expectation that all clinical staff work one late evening per week (12pm until 8pm). We currently offer blended working, working from both home and from the office. We will continue to review this approach in line with future service needs.
Working Arrangements
Training & Qualifications and Experience details are listed above.
Training & Qualifications:
* To hold a university degree in a subject enabling psychological mindedness: for example, a degree in psychology, health or social sciences.
* To hold a qualification from a recognised, accredited, post graduate PWP training programme (or to be working towards this).
We are a dynamic and empowering team and as such the post holders will be expected to work well within a team setting, however, should also be able to deliver an autonomous service, operating within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service policies and procedures.
Advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025
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