Job Summary
An opportunity exists for highly motivated and enthusiastic, qualified NHS Talking Therapies compliant psychological wellbeing practitioners (PWPs) who share our passion for great patient care and making a difference, to apply for roles within our busy NHS Talking Therapies service based in NE Essex.
The post holders will work alongside a large team that includes other psychological wellbeing practitioners, cognitive behavioural therapists, primary care counsellors/therapists who provide a range of NICE approved therapeutic interventions for depression and anxiety disorders. This is a demanding but well supported position. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have a commitment to working in the local region, from those with diverse backgrounds and from people who bring lived experience relevant to mental health work.
The successful applicants will be skilled and experienced in dealing with assessment and treatment provision for clients requiring Step 2 interventions, highly motivated with the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload and have completed an approved NHS Talking Therapies compliant training.
The role will require post-holders to see patients face to face and remotely.
Main duties of the job
Postholders will:
- Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
- Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
- Undertakes patient – centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
- Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low – intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self – help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NHS Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification from a training programme that is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Qualification in NHS Talking Therapies supervision or experience in delivering professional clinical supervision
- Professional Registration with either the BPS or BABCP.
Experience
Essential
- Consolidated and reflective supervised post-qualifying experience, preferably in NHS setting.
- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence-based NHS Talking Therapies low intensity interventions such as computerised CBT and guided self help and group psycho-education
Desirable
- Experience of co-working with other health professionals in a primary care setting
- Experience of working within the NHS Talking Therapies culture
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake comprehensive clinical risk assessments
- The capacity to adapt core psychological approaches to the primary care culture, incorporating a range of skills to meet a broad spectrum of presenting issues which will ensure that people with mental and physical health problems receive joined-up health care.
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the context of NHS Talking Therapies stepped care and the move towards integrating mental and physical health across the healthcare system.
- Knowledge of different common mental health problems
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines)
- Evidence of further training in psychological interventions/therapy
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.
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).
Closing Date: 19 November 2025
