Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - 12 Month Maternity Cover
Job summary
This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, evolving Talking Therapies service. The post holder will contribute to the development of the low intensity clinical service provision within Bedfordshire Talking Therapies. The role represents an opportunity for experienced Low Intensity workers who are committed to this model to move to develop their careers and gain clinical and line management experience.
The post-holder will be required to hold a qualification (Post grad dip/cert) in Low intensity CBT with relevant registration with BABCP or BPS.
Given the line management and supervision components to the post, the post holder will be expected to have at least 1 years post qualification experience, are enthusiastic and are excited by the development of low intensity services. They will be excited to share their interest and passion, and to develop these qualities and skills in others.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with adults with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and may be called upon to work in various community settings (including GP surgeries and other, 3rd sector, settings) and psychological treatment centres.
The post holder will line manage and case manage IAPT Low intensity workers, as well as facilitating clinical skills supervision and working on a project, under the direction of the Step 2 Team Lead.
The post holder will be expected to attend a minimum of one day a week in one of our bases - Gilbert Hitchcock House (Bedford) or Whichello's Wharf (Leighton Buzzard). The rest of the working week will be completed working from home. You will also be expected to work one late per week (service opening hours are Monday and Thursday 9am to 8am, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am to 5pm)
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
25 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-SSLB7616502
Job locations
Gilbert Hitchcock House
21 Kimbolton Road
Bedford
MK40 2AW
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of a Senior PWP are:
- To hold a small case load of Guided-Self Help patients and assessments
- To provide case management supervision to qualified and training PWPs
- To facilitate clinical skills supervision to qualified or training PWPs
- To have line management responsibilities to qualified or training PWPs
- To work on a project alongside the Step 2 Team Lead
- To support the Step 2 Team
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of a Senior PWP are:
- To hold a small case load of Guided-Self Help patients and assessments
- To provide case management supervision to qualified and training PWPs
- To facilitate clinical skills supervision to qualified or training PWPs
- To have line management responsibilities to qualified or training PWPs
- To work on a project alongside the Step 2 Team Lead
- To support the Step 2 Team
Person Specification
Qualification / Training
Essential
- Talking Therapies Low Intensity Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Qualification
- BABCP/BPS PWP Registration
Desirable
- PWP Supervision Training
Experience
Essential
- At least one year post qualification experience working as a PWP within a Talking Therapies service
Desirable
- Experience in offering case management or clinical skills supervision to PWPs or Trainee PWPs
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Local knowledge of Bedfordshire
Qualification / Training
Essential
- Talking Therapies Low Intensity Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Qualification
- BABCP/BPS PWP Registration
Desirable
- PWP Supervision Training
Experience
Essential
- At least one year post qualification experience working as a PWP within a Talking Therapies service
Desirable
- Experience in offering case management or clinical skills supervision to PWPs or Trainee PWPs
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Local knowledge of Bedfordshire
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 informationDisclosure 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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gilbert Hitchcock House
21 Kimbolton Road
Bedford
MK40 2AW
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gilbert Hitchcock House
21 Kimbolton Road
Bedford
MK40 2AW
Employer's website
Salary range
- £38,682 - £46,580 per year