Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job summary

Are you a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) looking to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic NHS Talking Therapies service, TALKWORKS, based in the beautiful county of Devon.

This opportunity is exclusively for qualified PWPs eager to make a meaningful difference while benefiting from a supportive and development-focused environment.

At TALKWORKS, we're proud to offer a Preceptorship Programme, designed to support newly qualified practitioners as they transition into their roles and refine their therapeutic skills. We have strong links with the University of Exeter, offering further professional development opportunities, such as training in Long Term Health Conditions and Supervisor Training.

Our team is committed to your growth. With structured pathways for progression, you could advance to Senior PWP, Practice Lead, or High-Intensity Therapist roles.

In addition to flexible working and access to NHS pension and benefits, you'll enjoy a sense of purpose, knowing your work directly improves lives of individuals in Devon.

Start dates are flexible, but please note this is not a remote-only position. If you're passionate about delivering evidence-based CBT interventions and want to join our team, we'd love to hear from you

Interview Dates: 8-10th January - Compass House Exeter

Vacancy location at time of advert: Talking Health-North, Taw(Barnstaple), Exeter City, East.

Additional vacancies in other locations may become available by time of interview.

Main duties of the job

As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) with TALKWORKS, you will play a key role in delivering high-volume, low-intensity interventions to individuals experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression. Using evidence-based CBT approaches, your work will include guided self-help, telephone or video consultations, workshops, and group sessions.

This is a demanding yet rewarding role that requires excellent organisational skills to manage a busy workload while maintaining high standards of care. Those who succeed in this environment are reflective, self-aware practitioners who prioritise their wellbeing and use strategies to build also work collaboratively, contributing to the positive, supportive culture we value within our team.

You will work in a hybrid model, providing care in person at clinics, GP surgeries, and community venues across Devon, as well as remotely. Flexibility, inclusivity, and adaptability are essential, as you will support individuals from diverse backgrounds, often with the assistance of interpreters.

Attendance at regular supervision, reflective practice, and professional development activities such as CPD training and team away days is required to meet professional registration standards and ensure you are supported in your role.

This role suits clinicians who are committed to making a real difference while maintaining balance and resilience. If this sounds like you, we encourage your application.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Supporting Information section of this advert for the full Job Description and Person Specification.

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Qualifications

Essential

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meet the qualification criteria for this role: Qualifications Name of Education provider where PWP/LICBT qualification was attained Date of PWP/ LICBT qualification (Certificate) Location of training placement

Experience

Essential

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meeting the essential and desirable criteria for this role: Training Knowledge Experience Communication and Working Relationship Skills Analytical and Judgemental Skills Planning and Organisational Skills Physical Skills Other

Desirable

Please state your preferred team(s) when applying: Exeter City, Exeter Outer, East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge, South Hams & West Devon, Torquay, Paignton, Taw, Torridge, or Talking Health. While we aim to consider your preferences, not all locations listed will have vacancies at the time of appointment. We also use alternative recruitment routes to fill some positions, meaning availability may vary. By expressing your preferences, we can do our best to match you with a suitable location if one becomes available.

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