JOB SUMMARY

Are you passionate about Talking Therapies and looking for a new opportunity to implement positive change to those experiencing mental health difficulties? Our dynamic Talking Therapies Service currently has an exciting opportunity for a new Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)looking to contribute to major developments and join our innovative and friendly team.
As a Senior PWP, you will provide evidence based low-intensity CBT interventions to our patients with low mood and anxiety through a variety of deliveries and support our busy course programme. 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, while managing the Mendip PWP Team. 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 and community outreach work.
We have a strong supervision model that provides weekly, individual case management supervision, monthly clinical skills supervision and monthly line management. You will be joining a service which values PWP development and wellbeing, and where there are opportunities to develop your skills and explore areas of specialised interest through various CPD, national Talking Therapies conferences and workshops, top up LTC training and opportunities to progress in your career.

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.

MAIN DUTIES, TASKS & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
• Provide a range of information, signposting and support via evidence based, high-volume, low-intensity psychological treatments. This support may be offered by telephone, online, face to face or via psycho-education group or webinar.
• To provide case management and clinical skills supervision to PWP’s
• To provide leadership and line management for the Mendip PWP team
• To work alongside the Senior Management Team to implement new service developments and initiatives, including responsibility for dissemination of information about these.
• To keep up to date with new innovations and developments in PWP practice and support the Trainee Lead to maintain links with the Universities/Educational Providers and ensure any new learning is disseminated to colleagues.
• To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.