# Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/qualified-psychological-wellbeing-practitioner/4b116c6e-39a8-4248-837b-b5100165c2ed - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/qualified-psychological-wellbeing-practitioner/4b116c6e-39a8-4248-837b-b5100165c2ed.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** West Park Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Mental health professionals - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** 24 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T14:20:57.798Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Whitby/Tees_Esk_Wear_Valleys_NHS_Trust/IAPT_Adult_Mental_Health_Services/IAPT_Adult_Mental_Health_Services-v8253977 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8253977?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.tewv.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Do you want to be part of an innovative dynamic NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) service? Are you passionate about step 2 evidence based psychological therapies for people with common mental health problems (depression and anxiety disorders), delivered in a variety of modalities including over the telephone, face to face, or online, both individually and in groups. We currently have a vacancy for suitably qualified PWP for 24 months. This is service wide and candidate can work from either Northallerton, Harrogate and Whitby. Please note that if you do not hold the Certificate for Low Intensity Interventions from an accredited provider your application will not be considered. It is expected that suitable candidates will be eligible or registered with BABCP. The NHS North Yorkshire Talking Therapies service is well known for its innovative approaches to working with perinatal women, Vulnerable Veterans, older adults and our commitment to staff wellbeing. The service also has a strong commitment to in house and external CPD and places high importance on clinical and caseload management supervision to support you in developing your career. We are keen to hear from suitably experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are focused on providing patient centred care of the highest quality. The successful candidate will also have the benefit of living and working in a beautiful part of the country as our service covers Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale. ### Main duties of the job The NHS Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner will play a critical role in helping shape the future direction of the service by delivering high quality evidence based interventions. The role is a deliberately varied one which has a balance between undertaking assessments and holding a clinical caseload. All PWP’s are involved in delivering Guided Self Help, Psychoeducation Courses and Computerised programmes. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for full details. Applicants should demonstrate how they meet each of the criteria in their application in order to be shortlisted for interview. Additional contact details: Leanne Berry, Team Manager - 01947 899270 This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible. ### 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 ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to implement NICE guidance for Step 2 interventions for mental health problems. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills. - Computer skills. - Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients. **Desirable** - Demonstrates 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. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with people with common mental health problems in an Talking Therapies setting - Ability to demonstrate a range of experiences in offering and delivering a full range of evidence based Talking Therapies low intensity interventions - Experience of screening, assessing and working with a range of mental health issues at step 2. - Experience of working with and manging risk. **Desirable** - Experience in drug/alcohol management. - Experience of “Partnership working”. - Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes. ### Registration **Essential** - Applying for Accreditation with Registered Provider (BPS/BABCP) **Desirable** - Accreditation with Registered Provider (BABCP/BPS) ### Qualifications **Essential** - PWP qualification from a British Psychological Society accredited PWP programme/apprenticeship - If qualifying by the apprenticeship route have also passed the apprenticeship end point assessment - Accredited with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP (or working towards accreditation if within six months of qualifying) **Desirable** - Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT - Core profession in mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychology ## Documents - [our journey to change (pdf, 595.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2498) - [mindful employer recruitment (pdf, 93.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1595) - [probationary period procedure (pdf, 303.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1903) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 271.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10566800) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.