Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Knowledge
Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Experience
Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Experience
Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Experience
Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Experience
Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Qualifications
Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) OR equivalent ,e.g. Experienced and Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required.
- Other Requirements
Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Other Requirements
Ability to work under pressure
- Other Requirements
Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Other Requirements
Car driver with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organization
- Other Requirements
Fluent in languages other than English
- Other Requirements
Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting
- Key Skills/Abilities
Computer literate
- Key Skills/Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Key Skills/Abilities
Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Experience
Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join Milton Keynes NHS Talking Therapies. We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and skilled practitioner who is committed to delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care to our local community.
Milton Keynes NHS Talking Therapies is a well‑regarded, high‑performing and expanding service, recognised for its commitment to innovation, staff development and excellent patient outcomes. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where practitioners can grow, develop and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
The postholder will be expected to attend the service in person for part of the week to support face‑to‑face clinical work, team meetings, supervision and collaborative working. There is also flexibility to work remotely from home on other days, in line with service needs and agreed working patterns. We offer regular case management and clinical skills supervision, opportunities for CPD, and access to a range of wellbeing and professional support resources.
Main duties of the job
As a PWP, you will work within a stepped‑care model, delivering assessments and evidence‑based low‑intensity interventions to individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties.
These assessments and interventions may be delivered in person, online via our digital platform, or over the telephone. Our service operates a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to divide your time between working from home and being on site at our base in Stantonbury Health Centre. We also offer flexible working hours, along with regular supervision, annual appraisals, and a range of opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed job description and main responsibilities.
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.
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This advert is for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Psychological wellbeing practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata if P/T). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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