Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
May 11, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Help Transform Mental Health Support Across North Yorkshire

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a compassionate and motivated Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join its innovative NHS Talking Therapies service based in Whitby.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified practitioner who is passionate about delivering evidence-based psychological interventions for adults experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.

The service is recognised for its progressive and patient-centred approach, with specialist pathways supporting perinatal women, vulnerable veterans, older adults, and underserved communities. The organisation also places strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development.

About the Role

As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering low-intensity NHS Talking Therapies interventions using a range of flexible treatment methods.

Interventions may be delivered through:

  • Telephone-based therapy
    Face-to-face appointments
    Online and digital platforms
    Guided self-help programmes
    Psychoeducational workshops and group sessions
    Computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT)

The role offers a balance of clinical assessment work and ongoing therapeutic caseload management, allowing practitioners to build strong clinical and communication skills within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Conduct assessments for individuals experiencing common mental health problems
    Deliver evidence-based low-intensity CBT interventions in line with NICE guidelines
    Support recovery through guided self-help and psychoeducation
    Manage clinical risk and safeguarding concerns appropriately
    Maintain accurate patient records and outcome measures
    Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and community services
    Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
    Promote patient-centred and recovery-focused care

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications

Qualification from a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited PWP training programme or apprenticeship
Successful completion of apprenticeship end-point assessment (where applicable)
Eligible for or currently working towards BABCP or BPS PWP accreditation

Essential Experience

  • Experience working within an NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) setting
    Experience delivering low-intensity psychological interventions
    Ability to assess and support individuals with anxiety and depression
    Experience managing clinical risk
    Strong therapeutic communication skills

Desirable Experience

  • Partnership or multidisciplinary team working
    Experience working with substance misuse or dual diagnosis presentations
    Knowledge of employment-related mental health challenges
    Understanding of psychotropic medication used in common mental health conditions

Skills & Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • Excellent verbal, written, and telephone communication skills
    Strong organisational and IT abilities
    Ability to build therapeutic relationships with service users
    Understanding of NICE guidance for Step 2 interventions
    Commitment to evidence-based and recovery-focused practice
    Ability to work effectively in a target-driven clinical environment

Professional Registration

Applicants must either:

  • Hold BABCP or BPS accreditation as a PWP, or
    Be actively working towards accreditation within six months of qualification

Visa Sponsorship & Professional Guidance

This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship subject to UKVI eligibility requirements.

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Why Join TEWV NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust provides specialist mental health and learning disability services across North Yorkshire, York, County Durham, Darlington, and Teesside.

Employees benefit from:

  • Strong clinical supervision and caseload support
    Access to internal and external CPD opportunities
    Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth
    Supportive multidisciplinary teams
    Opportunities to work within innovative mental health programmes

Living and Working in Whitby

Whitby offers a unique coastal lifestyle with access to stunning scenery, outdoor activities, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Benefits of the area include:

  • Beautiful North Yorkshire coastline
    Affordable living compared to major UK cities
    Relaxed work-life balance
    Easy access to Scarborough, Ryedale, and surrounding countryside
    Strong sense of community and wellbeing

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