Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY4 1TJ |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7673661/382-FICC41-26 |
Summary
Do you want to be part of an innovative and dynamic Talking Therapies service? Are you an experienced BABCP registered Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) who is passionate about providing high quality evidence-based psychological therapy to people with common mental health problems?
The successful candidate will have completed either a Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) PWP course or an equivalent Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Mental Health Care, and have experience of working in a Primary Care setting, preferably a Talking Therapies service. The successful candidate(s) should also have completed an approved NHSE Long Term Conditions Low Intensity training course or be willing to undertake this when in post. The successful candidate must also hold Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner registration with BABCP.
This is an exciting time for NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies. We’re continually improving our service and looking at innovative ways of delivering therapy and increasing access. The service is focused on delivering high quality therapy, You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a fantastic team of staff who are genuinely committed to improving the lives of our service users. The team includes CBT therapists, Counsellors and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, providing psychological assessment and brief therapies to people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
The successful candidate will work within the NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies service providing low intensity interventions to clients with mild to moderate common mental health problems. This will involve undertaking assessments, delivering step 2 evidence based treatment interventions with clients face to face, via telephone, or video link, the development and delivery of step 2 groups, and engaging in regular clinical and case management supervision. Working from a range of community bases and effectively managing a caseload of clients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
To undertake 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.
To make decisions on suitability for Talking Therapies adhering to the department’s referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or steps-up the person’s treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
To adhere to an agreed activity contact target relating to the overall number of client contacts and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
To make detailed clinical notes and complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
To utilise outcome measures with clients in every clinical contact.
To engage in regular case management and clinical supervision.
To participate in the planning and facilitation of groups as and when required by the service.
This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
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