Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP - Clinical)
Job summary
As a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Clinical), you will provide evidence based low-intensity CBT interventions to our patients with low mood and anxiety through a variety of deliveries. You will work closely with a team of equivalent senior PWP's and the PWP Lead in delivering case management and clinical skills supervision across all localities. You will work with the team in monitoring clinical activity and productivity at step 2, incorporating evaluation and audit where needed. You will work alongside senior colleagues to contribute to service development initiatives.
We have a strong supervision model that provides weekly, case management supervision, monthly clinical skills supervision and monthly line management. You will be joining a service which values PWP development and wellbeing, and provides opportunities to develop your skills, explore areas of specialised interest and opportunities to progress in your career.
Main duties of the job
Provide evidence based, high-volume, low-intensity psychological assessments and treatments, via telephone, online, face to face or group intervention
To provide case management and clinical skills supervision to PWP's
To provide Supervision of Supervision to other PWP supervisors
To lead on groups and webinar provision and oversee community and outreach initiatives at step 2.
To work alongside the Senior Management Team to implement new service developments and initiatives
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-3372
Job locations
Parkgate House
East Reach
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3ES
Bracken House
Crewkerne Road
Chard
Somerset
TA20 1YA
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job description is detailed and attached, which includes the person specification. Please ensure that you take the time to read to ensure you meet the criteria.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
The Job description is detailed and attached, which includes the person specification. Please ensure that you take the time to read to ensure you meet the criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PWP Post Graduate Qualification (training must be completed in an adult IAPT service)
- Psychology or other health-related undergraduate degree.
- LI CBT Supervisor Training
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in an adult IAPT service
- Significant experience of working in an adult IAPT service with people who have suffered with a mental health problem.
- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence-based IAPT low intensity interventions.
- Experience of providing Case Management Supervision to PWP's.
- Experience of providing Clinical Skills Supervision to PWP's.
Desirable
- Working with Long Term Conditions and Medically Unexplained Symptoms in LI CBT Training
- Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals.
- Experience of providing line management.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- Access to a private car and ability to drive across the county to attend meetings or to any designated venue within the locality to provide treatment or run courses.
Qualifications
Essential
- PWP Post Graduate Qualification (training must be completed in an adult IAPT service)
- Psychology or other health-related undergraduate degree.
- LI CBT Supervisor Training
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in an adult IAPT service
- Significant experience of working in an adult IAPT service with people who have suffered with a mental health problem.
- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence-based IAPT low intensity interventions.
- Experience of providing Case Management Supervision to PWP's.
- Experience of providing Clinical Skills Supervision to PWP's.
Desirable
- Working with Long Term Conditions and Medically Unexplained Symptoms in LI CBT Training
- Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals.
- Experience of providing line management.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- Access to a private car and ability to drive across the county to attend meetings or to any designated venue within the locality to provide treatment or run courses.
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.
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.
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parkgate House
East Reach
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3ES
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parkgate House
East Reach
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3ES
Employer's website
Salary range
- £38,682 - £46,580 per year