Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)

Ealing Talking Therapies is seeking to recruit additional Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) who have undertaken the specialist PWP Talking Therapies training and are looking to progress their career as part of our supportive and highly regarded team. We have a very well-established step 2 team, consisting of trainee and qualified PWPs. We provide a wide range of CBT-based interventions, such as groups, one to one sessions (face to face and telephone), and online therapy (cCBT), in addition to the telephone and face to face assessments. We will offer the successful candidate with the opportunity to co-facilitate a step 3 group, attend further training, and to gain experience in carrying out audits relevant to the service.

A qualified PWP who has successfully completed a Talking Therapies PWP training course (or a trainee PWP due to complete the training within the next 3 months)

Able to deliver high quality person-centred interventions that reflect local and national priorities and targets

An inspirational and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills committed to improving access to psychological therapies across the Ealing borough.

Please note that this post involves being able to work at least one evening session per week (12pm - 8pm).

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

A comprehensive induction and ongoing training & development, delivered in partnership with our neighbouring Talking Therapies services.

A supportive culture that values work-life balance, including wellbeing activities such as book club, weekly activities, social nights, gratitude boxes, mindfulness for staff, and others.

hybrid working week - our staff work at home on some days and on site other days

Reflective practice, excellent case management and clinical skills supervision.

5 days allocated to CPD with a comprehensive program to choose from.

Regular line management and support from our dedicated wellbeing team.

Relocation allowance - if you are moving more than 40 miles to join our team you can claim moving expenses up to a maximum of £8,000. Please contact us for more details.

Specialist supervision

Cycle to work scheme

PWPs have clinical variety and deliver sessions over the telephone, face-to-face, online, and in groups. There is a need to be able to work flexibly, with sessions in different locations across Ealing and Southall.

In order to provide a service which is accessible to our clients, all staff are required to provide an evening session. We will consider part-time hours for the right candidates. We are also keen to hear from applicants who wish to attend further training in LTC.