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


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Supporting Information section of this advert for the full Job Description and Person Specification.

  • On a desktop: Supporting documents and links are located on the right-hand side of the page.
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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Supporting Information section of this advert for the full Job Description and Person Specification.

  • On a desktop: Supporting documents and links are located on the right-hand side of the page.
  • On a mobile device: Scroll to the very bottom of the advert page to find the supporting information, documents, and links.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meet the qualification criteria for this role:
  • Qualifications
  • Name of Education provider where PWP/LICBT qualification was attained
  • Date of PWP/ LICBT qualification (Certificate)
  • Location of training placement

Experience

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meeting the essential and desirable criteria for this role:
  • Training
  • Knowledge
  • Experience
  • Communication and Working Relationship Skills
  • Analytical and Judgemental Skills
  • Planning and Organisational Skills
  • Physical Skills
  • Other

Desirable

  • Please state your preferred team(s) when applying: Exeter City, Exeter Outer, East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge, South Hams & West Devon, Torquay, Paignton, Taw, Torridge, or Talking Health.
  • While we aim to consider your preferences, not all locations listed will have vacancies at the time of appointment. We also use alternative recruitment routes to fill some positions, meaning availability may vary. By expressing your preferences, we can do our best to match you with a suitable location if one becomes available.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meet the qualification criteria for this role:
  • Qualifications
  • Name of Education provider where PWP/LICBT qualification was attained
  • Date of PWP/ LICBT qualification (Certificate)
  • Location of training placement

Experience

Essential

  • Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meeting the essential and desirable criteria for this role:
  • Training
  • Knowledge
  • Experience
  • Communication and Working Relationship Skills
  • Analytical and Judgemental Skills
  • Planning and Organisational Skills
  • Physical Skills
  • Other

Desirable

  • Please state your preferred team(s) when applying: Exeter City, Exeter Outer, East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge, South Hams & West Devon, Torquay, Paignton, Taw, Torridge, or Talking Health.
  • While we aim to consider your preferences, not all locations listed will have vacancies at the time of appointment. We also use alternative recruitment routes to fill some positions, meaning availability may vary. By expressing your preferences, we can do our best to match you with a suitable location if one becomes available.

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.

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 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Talkworks

Emperor Way

Exeter Business Park

Exeter

EX1 3QS


Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Talkworks

Emperor Way

Exeter Business Park

Exeter

EX1 3QS


Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

PWP Practice Lead

Natalie Duncan

natalie.duncan@nhs.net

03005553344

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


Supporting documents

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