Band 6 Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner | West London NHS Trust

We are particularly looking for applicants interested in developing a career within the PWP profession. We are looking for a candidate who can offer commitment to the role for at least 18 months to support their development and to adequately offer support to those they line manage and supervise. We would ask applicants wanting to seek further clinical training in the next 18 months to carefully consider applying for this role and if they can offer the commitment, training and development it requires.

We are investing in staff with:

• A stable, supportive and engaging working environment where no two days are the same.
• A healthy work-life balance - our staff work at home on some days and on site other days. We require a minimum of 2 days in service, often more as needed as part of a managerial role.
• Reflective practice, excellent clinical skills supervision and additional supervisor clinical skills supervision.
• Opportunities to establish a career as a PWP with Lead PWP (B7) and Professional Lead PWP (B8a) roles within the trust.
• 5 days allocated to CPD with a comprehensive programme to choose from.
• Regular line management and support from our dedicated wellbeing team.
• Staff and team away days and social activities.
• Comprehensive in-house management, supervision training and CPD to support your development in post and beyond.

In a senior position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Support the Step 2 Leads and Lead PWP in the operational management of the PWP team.
• Hold a small caseload and work with some of the more complex Step 2-appropriate cases seen within the service.
• Provide case management, clinical skills supervision and line management for Trainee PWPs and other roles as appropriate.
• Assist in clinically related admin, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
• Have the opportunity to lead on smaller projects.
• Work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary.
• Be committed to equal opportunities.
• Work to recruit, onboard and induct new members of the Step 2 team.

The successful applicant will have a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification, be registered with the BABCP/BPS, have supervision experience and a can-do and compassionate approach to management. Please note that this post involves being able to work at least one evening session per week (12pm - 8pm) offering face-to-face clinical appointments.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.