Remote Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)NHS

Job summary

Vita Health Group, part of Spire Healthcare, is seeking compassionate and motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to join our NHS Talking Therapies service, supporting individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working remotely and supporting patients within your local community.

We're looking for clinicians who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes, thrive in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, and are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based Step 2 interventions.

If you're ambitious, empathetic, and eager to help people take positive steps towards recovery, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Using your clinical expertise, you will assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments and provide short term, low intensity interventions via telephone, online webinars, and computerised CBT (CCBT).

Where needed, you will work closely with colleagues at Steps 3 and 4, and external services, to support safe onward referrals and step ups, at all times maintaining and advocating for patient dignity, confidentiality and inclusivity.

Job description

Vita Health Group, part of Spire Healthcare, is seeking compassionate and motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to join our NHS Talking Therapies service, supporting individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working remotely and supporting patients within your local community.

We're looking for clinicians who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes, thrive in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, and are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based Step 2 interventions. If you're ambitious, empathetic, and eager to help people take positive steps towards recovery, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Using your clinical expertise, you will assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments and provide short term, low intensity interventions via telephone, online webinars, and computerised CBT (CCBT).
• Where needed, you will work closely with colleagues at Steps 3 and 4, and external services, to support safe onward referrals and step ups, at all times maintaining and advocating for patient dignity, confidentiality and inclusivity.

Essential Criteria:

• A Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Low Intensity Interventions (Adults)
• BABCP or BPS registration or pending registration (if returning to practice and not sure how to meet registration requirements, we are happy to discuss prior to interview)
• Experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Applicants who applied in the last 3 months need not apply.

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About Us

As part of Spire Healthcare, were proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics.

Working here

We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:

• Supportive teams and managers
• A positive and inclusive culture
• Strong well-being and mental health support
• Trust, autonomy and flexibility

We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package further details here Careers - Vita Health Group

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively support a range of initiatives including:

• Disability Confident Leader
• Positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives
• Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status
• Menopause Friendly accreditation

Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group.

If you need any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process we will be happy to help - please get in touch at [email protected]

Additional information

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage.

Your application data is handled securely in accordance to UK GDPR guidelines.

We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.

About us

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. To find out more about Vita Health Group and the services we provide, please click here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/