Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in Basingstoke

This role involves supervising / line managing a group of PWPs whilst maintaining a reduced clinical caseload, under the guidance of the Hub Lead PWP. You will have opportunities to explore your areas of interest and contribute to the ongoing development of our service through Special Interest Groups, projects, and working groups.

You are an experienced Qualified PWP who is looking to progress your career within Step 2 of NHS Talking Therapies. You have a thorough understanding of clinical practice at Step 2 and are confident in your ability to make clinical decisions.

You enjoy coaching others and can communicate clearly, especially in complex or sensitive situations. adapt to changes in the service and help your team overcome associated challenges.

Any offer for this role is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Check.

The NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire service is provided in partnership by Solent Mind and the Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Psychological wellbeing practitioners are employed by Solent Mind to deliver low intensity support at step 2 of the stepped care model.

Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire, supporting over 48,000 people with mental health interventions annually. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind, the national mental health charity. Solent Mind has its own board of trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Solent Mind has a gold award for workplace wellbeing index 2022 / 2023 and has signed up to be a mindful employer.

Salary : £38,682 per annum, rising to £40,823 after two years in service, and £46,580 after a further 3 years of service (Equivalent to NHS Band 6)