Job summary
Sheffield Talking Therapies is looking for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP). The post-holder will work within the Sheffield Talking Therapies service providing high volume low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to service to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities

This post holder will already be qualified to provide these interventions and will also hold a professional registration with a professional body (BPS or BABCP).

This vacancy may close early if there is a high volume of applicants.

Main duties of the job
To meet all of the National Talking Therapies standards.

To ensure productivity expectations are met in line with the National Talking Therapies manual, currently to deliver 20 clinical contact hours (pro-rata) per week. This may involve booking over 20 patients per week in order to achieve the 20 delivered hours expectation. These standards are reviewed nationally, and it is expected that staff will continue to meet any updated standards.

To meet patient needs by working across Sheffield according to demand. Working a minimum of 22.5 hours per week & working Thursday afternoon to support you in the role. Thursday afternoons are service wide non-clinical time which involve meetings, forums and CPD opportunities.

To offer at least one early appointment and one late appointment per week, or one evening clinic and/or Saturday working if required.

Deliver face-to-face and virtual treatment sessions with patients based on patient demand and service need. You may be expected to physically be in work for your full working week if there is a service need, therefore you need arrangements in place to be able to work your full working hours in work premises. Working all of your working hours virtually is not an option.

About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Details
Date posted: 08 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 457-26-8262100
Job locations: Citywide, Argyll House, 9 William Road, Sheffield, S12 3LD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Principle duties
CLINICAL

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
• Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
• Undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
• Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.
• To complete all mandated session by session outcome measures.
• Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
• Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
• Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
• Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
• Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
• Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.
• Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice.
• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and clinical practice.

PROFESSIONAL

• Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g., NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
• Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
• Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment for common mental health problems.
• Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
• Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
• Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuing Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
• Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
• Ensure all mandatory training is up to date in line with service protocol
• The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email. In addition to this the ability to conduct videoconferencing as a treatment option.
• Participate in individual performance reviews and respond to agreed individual objectives aligned with meeting the service objectives of achieving all three National Talking Therapies standards on access, waiting times and recovery rates.
• To ensure record keeping in line with Sheffield Talking Therapies Standard Operating Procedures. This includes contemporaneous notes completed within 24 hours on the agreed patient record system, checking SHSC patient administration system prior to taking on new patients to check any risk or suitability issues and to send a discharge summary to GP practices once completed treatment.

Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• To meet all of the National Talking Therapies standards.
• Ability to use session by session outcome measures to monitor practice
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Ability to carryout risk assessments within scope of practice and manage risk
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

Desirable

• Skilled in adapting Talking Therapies PWP interventions for people where adjustments need to be made e.g. either because of language; hearing/sight impairment or other potential barriers

Training & Qualifications
Essential

• NHS Talking Therapies qualification as a psychological wellbeing practitioner AND registration as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with either BABCP or BPS. This must be maintained throughout employment

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
• Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
• Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
• Talking Therapies supervisor qualification (or willingness to undertake)

Experience
Essential

• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Ability to manage own caseload and time

Desirable

• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• Experience of delivering Talking Therapies PWP interventions in a 1:1 face to face clinic; and by telephone.
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters.
• Experience of working in Primary Care Services Evidence of working in the local community
• Experience/Interest of delivering and facilitating Talking Therapies specific groups and psycho-educational sessions/courses
• Experience/Interest of delivering Computerised CBT packages e.g. SilverCloud

Other
Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly e.g., some Talking Therapies groups and wellbeing sessions run at different locations during the daytime and some evenings.
• To meet patient needs by working across Sheffield according to demand. Working a minimum of 22.5 hours per week & working Thursday afternoon to support you in the role. Thursday afternoons are service wide non-clinical time which involves, meetings, forums and CPD opportunities.
• Ability to be flexible with appointment times to meet patient need
• To offer at least one early appointment and one late appointment per week, or one evening clinic and/ or Saturday working if required.

Desirable

• Car driver and/or an ability and willingness to travel within a geographical area in a timely and effective manner
• Fluent in languages other than English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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).

We are an equal opportunities employer.