Psychological Wellbeing PractitionerNHS

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our Walsall NHS Talking Therapies service. This is an exciting opportunity to support people experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety disorders, depression, stress, and low mood, through the delivery of evidence-based low-intensity interventions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide high-quality assessments and evidence-based low-intensity interventions for adults experiencing common mental health difficulties within NHS Talking Therapies services. They will assess suitability for treatment, determine appropriate care pathways, and signpost or refer individuals to alternative services where required.

Working within a stepped-care model and in line with NICE guidance, the post holder will deliver a range of low-intensity interventions, including guided self-help, psychoeducation, digital therapies and low-intensity CBT approaches, supporting individuals to effectively self-manage anxiety, depression and related conditions.

The role involves undertaking risk assessments, ensuring appropriate safety planning, and working closely with clinical supervisors to facilitate timely stepping up, stepping down or transfer of care. The successful candidate will manage a clinical caseload, maintain agreed activity levels, and contribute to service performance targets, including access and waiting time standards.

The post holder will maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and information governance requirements. They will participate in regular clinical supervision, team meetings, appraisals and continuing professional development activities to maintain and enhance their clinical knowledge and skills.

Job description

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About us

Our services include adult and older adult mental health, children and young people's mental health, specialist learning disability services, and community healthcare for children, young people and families. Working together across disciplines, our teams deliver person-centred care that positively impacts the lives of local people.

The Best for the Black Country improvement programme, we are focused on delivering outstanding care, reducing health inequalities and creating opportunities for staff to develop and thrive.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where colleagues feel valued, listened to and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Whether you are starting your career or bringing existing experience, you will benefit from comprehensive induction, regular supervision, learning and development opportunities, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

We offer a competitive NHS benefits package, including generous annual leave, membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, flexible working opportunities where service needs allow, wellbeing support services, staff discounts and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Join us and help make a difference to the health and wellbeing of people across the Black Country.If you share our passion for improving lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation making a difference across the Black Country, we would love to hear from you.