Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Job summary
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is an established provider of the national programme for Talking Therapies. The service provides stepped care treatment for people with mild, moderate and severe common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to join NHS Cambridge and Peterborough Talking Therapies on a permanent contract at various bases across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We have some flexibility about locations which can be agreed with candidiates.
Main duties of the job
This post requires a combination of office based and working from home days
Staff will hold a caseload of Step 2 patients and provide a combination of in-person treatment, remote and group based treatments with patients presenting with mild to moderate mental health problems.
The will work using telephone, and video calling patients as required.
The work will involve both assessment (Suitability Assessments) in order to determine patient suitability and step as well as treatment for patients.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
24 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
310-ASMH-7874527-A
Job locations
Chesterton Medical Centre
Chesterton
Cambridge
CB1 4PX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- Maintain standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies
- To deliver assessments, individual and group based treatments at step 2 using video calling, phone and in-person
- To attend appropriate supervision groups as agreed by clinical lead / team leader.
- Ensure all aspects of confidentiality relating to both the service and individuals are always maintained
- Attend agreed regular clinical and managerial supervision in line with the trusts policies and guidelines.
- Ensure all staff are aware of professional standards expected in the service
- To participate in Trusts appraisal, performance management framework and ensure adherence to Clinical Governance policies.
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- Maintain standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies
- To deliver assessments, individual and group based treatments at step 2 using video calling, phone and in-person
- To attend appropriate supervision groups as agreed by clinical lead / team leader.
- Ensure all aspects of confidentiality relating to both the service and individuals are always maintained
- Attend agreed regular clinical and managerial supervision in line with the trusts policies and guidelines.
- Ensure all staff are aware of professional standards expected in the service
- To participate in Trusts appraisal, performance management framework and ensure adherence to Clinical Governance policies.
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Have completed accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner course
- Gained accreditation as a PWP with BABCP or BPS
Desirable
- Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health and experience working in a stepped care service for people with common mental health problems.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem and delivering step 2 interventions
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
- Evidence of ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
Desirable
- Experience of working in the local community
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team fostering good working relationships.
- Planning and organisational skills for caseload management.
- Ability to deliver PWP interventions
Desirable
- Skills in individual and group work.
- Skills and knowledge around supervision
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge and practice of delivering step 2 interventions and stepped care procedures
- Demonstrates an understanding of how mild to moderate common mental health problems may present in primary care
Desirable
- Awareness of the theory and practice of psychological therapies
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Have completed accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner course
- Gained accreditation as a PWP with BABCP or BPS
Desirable
- Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health and experience working in a stepped care service for people with common mental health problems.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem and delivering step 2 interventions
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
- Evidence of ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
Desirable
- Experience of working in the local community
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team fostering good working relationships.
- Planning and organisational skills for caseload management.
- Ability to deliver PWP interventions
Desirable
- Skills in individual and group work.
- Skills and knowledge around supervision
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge and practice of delivering step 2 interventions and stepped care procedures
- Demonstrates an understanding of how mild to moderate common mental health problems may present in primary care
Desirable
- Awareness of the theory and practice of psychological therapies
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterton Medical Centre
Chesterton
Cambridge
CB1 4PX
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterton Medical Centre
Chesterton
Cambridge
CB1 4PX
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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