Job overview
We are looking for an energetic Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to come and join our team. The successful applicant will provide triage assessments, guided self-help, computerised CBT and psychoeducational group treatment to clients presenting with depression, anxiety disorders and bulimic eating disorders. There are also opportunities for project work where the successful candidate will link up with professionals/charities in the community and work to improve services for our diverse community.
As a qualified PWP, you will receive regular clinical supervision with a band 7 clinician and have access to weekly training on a range of topics relevant to your role and development.
The service operates from 9am to 8pm Monday to Thursday and 9am -5pm on Fridays. The post holder will be required to work flexible hours in line with this. This can be negotiated and will include week-day evenings
About the location
The Sutton NHS Talking Therapies team are based at Jubilee Health Centre, which is also the base for CAMHS, secondary care services and the Home Treatment team, all of whom serve the local borough.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work within the Sutton 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
To assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
To 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 department’s referral protocols, referring unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary, or stepping up the person’s 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 conducting individual guided self-help interventions, facilitating psycho-educational groups and workshops, and providing information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.
To educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
To adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
To attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
To keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
To 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.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Experience of working in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Evidence of working in the local community
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care y care
- Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Ability to write clear and effective reports and letters
Desirable
- 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
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course)
- And Equivalent, e.g. Experienced and Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required
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
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This advert is for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust NHS Trust in Jubilee Health Centre. It is listed as a Band 5 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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