Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
The closing date is 15 December 2024
Job summary
Are you a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) looking to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic NHS Talking Therapies service, TALKWORKS, based in the beautiful county of Devon.
This opportunity is exclusively for qualified PWPs eager to make a meaningful difference while benefiting from a supportive and development-focused environment.
At TALKWORKS, we're proud to offer a Preceptorship Programme, designed to support newly qualified practitioners as they transition into their roles and refine their therapeutic skills. We have strong links with the University of Exeter, offering further professional development opportunities, such as training in Long Term Health Conditions and Supervisor Training.
Our team is committed to your growth. With structured pathways for progression, you could advance to Senior PWP, Practice Lead, or High-Intensity Therapist roles.
In addition to flexible working and access to NHS pension and benefits, you'll enjoy a sense of purpose, knowing your work directly improves lives of individuals in Devon.
Start dates are flexible, but please note this is not a remote-only position. If you're passionate about delivering evidence-based CBT interventions and want to join our team, we'd love to hear from you!
Interview Dates: 8-10th January - Compass House Exeter
Vacancy location at time of advert: Talking Health-North, Taw(Barnstaple), Exeter City, East.
Additional vacancies in other locations may become available by time of interview.
Main duties of the job
As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) with TALKWORKS, you will play a key role in delivering high-volume, low-intensity interventions to individuals experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression. Using evidence-based CBT approaches, your work will include guided self-help, telephone or video consultations, workshops, and group sessions.
This is a demanding yet rewarding role that requires excellent organisational skills to manage a busy workload while maintaining high standards of care. Those who succeed in this environment are reflective, self-aware practitioners who prioritise their wellbeing and use strategies to build resilience.They also work collaboratively, contributing to the positive, supportive culture we value within our team.
You will work in a hybrid model, providing care in person at clinics, GP surgeries, and community venues across Devon, as well as remotely. Flexibility, inclusivity, and adaptability are essential, as you will support individuals from diverse backgrounds, often with the assistance of interpreters.
Attendance at regular supervision, reflective practice, and professional development activities such as CPD training and team away days is required to meet professional registration standards and ensure you are supported in your role.
This role suits clinicians who are committed to making a real difference while maintaining balance and resilience. If this sounds like you, we encourage your application.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Date posted
22 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Band 5 on qualification and registration.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-24-0960
Job locations
Talkworks
Emperor Way
Exeter Business Park
Exeter
EX1 3QS
Talkworks
Kingsteignton Road
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 2PF
TALKWORKS- No17
Glanville’s Mill
Ivybridge
PL21 0SL
Compass House
52 Magdalen Road
Exeter
EX2 4TL
Nhs Devon
109 Boutport Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1TA
Tiverton & District Hospital
Kennedy Way
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 6NT
TALKWORKS, Pembroke House
266-276 Torquay Road- Level 3
Paignton
TQ3 2EZ
TALKWORKS- Petitor House
Nicholson Road
Torquay
TQ2 7TD
TALKWORKS, The Quay, 2nd Floor
Plymouth Road
Tavistock
PL19 8AB
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Talkworks
Emperor Way
Exeter Business Park
Exeter
EX1 3QS
Employer's website
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