Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in London

Job summarySomerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to join our NHS Talking Therapies Service within the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Directorate.This Band 5 role offers the opportunity to deliver evidence based, low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions to adults experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression. Posts are based in Bridgwater, South Somerset, Wells or Taunton, with blended working options. Support is delivered via telephone, face to face, video sessions and through courses.We are recruiting three full time PWPs and one parttime PWP (4 days) on hybrid contracts.You will join a dynamic, friendly and supportive NHS Talking Therapies team committed to improving mental health outcomes across Somerset, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development.What can we offer you?Preceptorship to help you settle into the roleA welcoming and supportive service with a strong focus on PWP wellbeingDevelopment opportunities, including potential supervisor training and progression into management rolesA service with consistently high recovery rates, excellent staff survey results and no internal Step 2 waiting listCPD opportunities, including LongTerm Conditions (LTC) trainingOpportunities to progress into champion rolesBlended working (balance of office and remote work)Excellent NHS benefits, including generous annual leave and pensionNHS incremental pay risesMain duties of the jobAs a PWP, you will:Deliver high-volume, low-intensity CBT-based guided self-help interventions.Provide treatment via telephone, online platforms, and face-to-face sessions.Facilitate psychoeducational courses and workshops.Assess and support individuals in managing their recovery.Make decisions on referrals and step-up/step-down care in line with the stepped care model.Liaise with GPs, secondary care, and other services to ensure continuity of care.Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service audits and evaluations.About usAt Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.DetailsDate posted09 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary 32,073 to 39,043 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number184-OL-GR-6118Job locationsGlanville HouseChurch StreetBridgwaterSomersetTA6 5ATUnited KingdomPriory Health ParkGlastonbury RoadWellsSomersetBA5 1XLUnited KingdomParkgate HouseEast ReachTauntonSomersetTA1 3ESUnited KingdomBracken HouseCrewkerne RoadChardSomersetTA20 1YAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be responsible for:Clinical Care: Accepting referrals, conducting patient-centred assessments, and delivering structured interventions tailored to individual needs. You'll also educate and involve family members and carers where appropriate.Communication & Collaboration: Working closely with clinical colleagues and external services to ensure seamless care pathways. You'll attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to service development.Supervision & Development: Engaging in regular case management and line management supervision, attending relevant training, and maintaining professional registration.Governance & Quality: Adhering to clinical governance standards, safeguarding policies, and data protection regulations. You'll contribute to continuous improvement through feedback and reflective practice.Administration & Data Management: Using Trust systems (e.g. RiO, IAPTus) to record clinical activity, monitor outcomes, and support service performance reporting. Job description Job responsibilitiesYou will be responsible for:Clinical Care: Accepting referrals, conducting patient-centred assessments, and delivering structured interventions tailored to individual needs. You'll also educate and involve family members and carers where appropriate.Communication & Collaboration: Working closely with clinical colleagues and external services to ensure seamless care pathways. You'll attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to service development.Supervision & Development: Engaging in regular case management and line management supervision, attending relevant training, and maintaining professional registration.Governance & Quality: Adhering to clinical governance standards, safeguarding policies, and data protection regulations. You'll contribute to continuous improvement through feedback and reflective practice.Administration & Data Management: Using Trust systems (e.g. RiO, IAPTus) to record clinical activity, monitor outcomes, and support service performance reporting.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialPWP Registration (via BABCP or BPS) * if newly qualified, evidence of working towards registrationBPS accredited/HEE approved PWP Qualification (training must be completed in an adult NHS Talking Therapies service) DesirableTraining in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.NHS Talking Therapies PWP Supervisor TrainingNHS Talking Therapies PWP Long Term Health Conditions and MUS Training Experience EssentialEvidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problemAbility to evaluate and put in place the effect of trainingComputer literateAble to develop good therapeutic relationships with clientsExperience of assessing and managing safety within scope of practiseListen to others' views, respecting and valuing individual needs.Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.Able to record and retrieve information on paper or electronic records as appropriate.High level of enthusiasm and motivationAble to work within a team and foster good working relationshipsAble to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectivelyAble to work under pressureRegard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentialityAble to be self reflective, whilst working with service users within own personal and professional development and in supervisionExceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate), remaining sensitive and empathic.Intuitive and caring nature.Act in ways that support equality and diversity.Able to demonstrate an understanding of the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion.Able to demonstrate a good standard of English languageAdvanced communication skillsAble to write clear reports and letters.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skillsHigh standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internetFlexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients.Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own caseload and timeDesirableExperience of working in Primary Care ServicesExperience in a service where agreed targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomesFluent in languages other than English Additional Criteria EssentialDemonstrate an understanding of anxiety and depression and how they present in Primary CareWillingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patientsAccess to a private car and ability to drive across the county to attend meetings or to any designated venue within the locality to provide treatment or run courses.Ability to work one evening shift per week, currently a Wednesday however this is subject to changeWillingness to work/study from home or other venue as required via telephone/video callDesirableDemonstrate a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental healthKnowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Person Specification Qualifications EssentialPWP Registration (via BABCP or BPS) * if newly qualified, evidence of working towards registrationBPS accredited/HEE approved PWP Qualification (training must be completed in an adult NHS Talking Therapies service) DesirableTraining in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.NHS Talking Therapies PWP Supervisor TrainingNHS Talking Therapies PWP Long Term Health Conditions and MUS Training Experience EssentialEvidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problemAbility to evaluate and put in place the effect of trainingComputer literateAble to develop good therapeutic relationships with clientsExperience of assessing and managing safety within scope of practiseListen to others' views, respecting and valuing individual needs.Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.Able to record and retrieve information on paper or electronic records as appropriate.High level of enthusiasm and motivationAble to work within a team and foster good working relationshipsAble to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectivelyAble to work under pressureRegard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentialityAble to be self reflective, whilst working with service users within own personal and professional development and in supervisionExceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate), remaining sensitive and empathic.Intuitive and caring nature.Act in ways that support equality and diversity.Able to demonstrate an understanding of the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion.Able to demonstrate a good standard of English languageAdvanced communication skillsAble to write clear reports and letters.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skillsHigh standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internetFlexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients.Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own caseload and timeDesirableExperience of working in Primary Care ServicesExperience in a service where agreed targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomesFluent in languages other than English Additional Criteria EssentialDemonstrate an understanding of anxiety and depression and how they present in Primary CareWillingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patientsAccess to a private car and ability to drive across the county to attend meetings or to any designated venue within the locality to provide treatment or run courses.Ability to work one evening shift per week, currently a Wednesday however this is subject to changeWillingness to work/study from home or other venue as required via telephone/video callDesirableDemonstrate a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental healthKnowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problemsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressGlanville HouseChurch StreetBridgwaterSomersetTA6 5ATUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressGlanville HouseChurch StreetBridgwaterSomersetTA6 5ATUnited KingdomEmployer's website