Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

NHS Doncaster Talking Therapies is seeking to recruittwo qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs)to join our growing service.

One post will be based within theCore Talking Therapies Team, supporting adults experiencing common mental health difficulties, and one post will be based within theLong-Term Conditions (LTC) Talking Therapies Team, providing psychological support to people living with long-term physical health conditions alongside common mental health difficulties.

Applicants must have successfully completed an accreditedNHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) PWP training programme, and hold current professional registration with either theBABCPorBPS.

The successful candidates will deliver evidence-based, low-intensity interventions to patients experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression. Interventions are provided through a range of formats including face-to-face appointments, telephone, video consultations, typed therapy (eClinic), and psychoeducational groups. Post holders will manage a high-volume caseload while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

These are hybrid roles and arenot fully remote positions. Post holders will be expected to work from NHS premises and community venues across Doncaster as required, alongside opportunities for home working. As the role involves travel across the locality, the ability to travel independently is essential.

Applicantsmust be able to

Deliver evidence-based low intensity psychological interventions to patients with common mental health problems in accordance with NICE guidelines (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) and the Talking Therapies manual stepped care model.

Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service and develop programmes of care packages.

Assess and support people with a common mental health problems in theself-managementof their recovery.

Undertakes patient-centred assessments which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary, or use clinical judgement to determine whether treatment is required at intensity psychological therapy.

Engage in regular clinical and case management supervision, clinical skills sessions and deliver group therapy.

Attend additional training as and when required.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our

Strategy using the link below

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on You

Tube to find out more

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026