Job summaryAre you a qualified PWP and looking for a new challenge in a well established service, that prides itself in the quality of the therapy we provide to our clients and of the support and opportunities we offer to our staff. We have access to Bespoke CPD training and offer regular supervision to our staff to ensure you are valued and supported in your career development.
Our NHS Talking Therapies teams include a Clinical Leads, Operational Leads, Psychological Therapists, Lead Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. We also train significant numbers of trainee therapists.We offer flexible working and encourage a blend of home and base working for our PWP'sWe can offer contracts on either our Trust Bank or contracted hours from 22.5 hours a week up to 37.5 hours.Main duties of the job- Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
- Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
- Deliver LI treatments, primarily on the telephone and in groups, with some face to face work.
- Undertakes patient - centred interviews 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 department's referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-ups the person's treatment to high intensity.
- Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low - intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self - help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be on the telephone, via other media or face to face.
- Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
- Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
- Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service
About usWe have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
DetailsDate posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 327-26-539
Job locations: Cheltenham & Stroud
Job responsibilitiesGloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.Please ensure you note your BABCP accreditation status in your application.Interviews will be held in Cheltenham in person.During the first 6 months of employment the successful candidate will be expected to work daily from the office base. Remote working will only be considered after the initial induction and probation period. Remote working is not guaranteed.Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. Psychology, social sciences or health. or Equivalent level gained through prior relevant experience and accredited courses.
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions
Desirable- Has completed the LTC IAPT top up training
- Has completed the IAPT supervisor training
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of working therapeutically with people who have experienced a mental health problem
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Experience of facilitating psycho-educational groups.
ProfessionalEssential- To be 'registered' as a PWP with the BABCP or BPS
Desirable- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTESEssential- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Computer literate
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer name: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cheltenham & Stroud, Stanway Centre, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4BW and Park House, Field Road, Stroud GL5 3JG
For questions about the job contact: Operational Lead Maddi Stubbings, maddi.stubbings@ghc.nhs.uk, 03004213064
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