Job summaryWe are looking to recruit a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, to join our high performing and creative team. This is an opportunity for a qualified PWP to develop their career. This role involves offering evidence-based practice in delivering low intensity interventions such as guided self-help and computerised CBT (SilverCloud) within an NHS Talking Therapies service. We also value experience or interest of delivering therapy in a group format.
Main duties of the jobYou will be required to contribute towards areas of special interest as part of our focus group programme and equity initiatives. We offer regular training opportunities providing teaching and CPD from peers, senior colleagues and external trainers. Each PWP has a designated Line Manager and Case Manager and is expected to attend regular line management and case management meetings as well as supervision.
About usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive, we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
DetailsDate posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number: 363-SSLB8094093
Job locations: Union Street Clinic, Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2SF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThis vacancy is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract for maternity leave cover. All clinical staff work one late evening per week (12pm until 8pm) on either a Monday or a Thursday. We currently offer blended working, working from both home and from the office 2 days per week. We will continue to review this approach in line with future service needs.
Person SpecificationEducation/ Qualification/ TrainingEssential- Post Graduate qualification in Primary Care Mental Health work or Talking Therapies PWP Training or equivalent
- All applicants need to be registered with the BABCP within 6 months of qualifying
ExperienceEssential- Worked with people who have had mental health difficulties specifically within a Talking Therapies service
- Worked in a setting where there was a need to liaise with other agencies and services
- Assessment - Has received training (either formal or through experience) resulting in the ability to carry out agreed assessments which are conducted within service protocols
- Intervention Planning - has received training (either formal or through experience) so that appropriate interventions can be planned with the service user
- Has received training to carry out safety assessments and developing safety plans
- Basic training/ experience in use of computers for data entry, communication and seeking information
- Supervision - Has received training (either formal or through experience) on how to utilise supervision in the workplace
Desirable- Previous experience in primary care
- Experience in using complex IT systems for case management ie: IAPTUS
Knowledge and SkillsEssential- Knowledge of different anxiety presentations and depression
- Able to elicit information from a patient providing context for potential difficulties for the service user
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, service users, carers and relatives
- Able to manage own time and case load, keep clear concise records and have good administration skills
Desirable- Fluent in a language other than English - please state all languages you could deliver therapy in
- Experience of working with people from diverse communities
- Experience of working with interpreters
- Possess an understanding of the main medications used and their side effects in the treatment of anxiety and depression
- Understanding of the Talking Therapies aims and targets, and actively promotes recovery
Personal AttributesEssential- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- Keen to develop own skills and knowledge, and change own practice in light of understanding gained through experience, training and supervision
- Able to manage own personal stress working in a service with numerous demands
- Demonstrate keenness to be part of a service which is demonstrating and developing best practice
- Prepared to take part in own Individual Performance review which will take into account ongoing career development
Value BaseEssential- Understanding and able to demonstrate how issues surrounding social inclusion, occupation and work can affect mental health
- Respects diversity in the workplace and Is able to recognise and understand inequalities and work with service users to understand the impacts of inequality
- Is able to practice ethically within a professional frame of reference
- A strong positive approach to their own professional and personal development
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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
