Job summary The Wellbeing Service is an IAPT Service, providing primary care assessment, advice and psychological interventions to people in Suffolk aged 16 and above. The service primarily caters for those who would like to access support with mild to moderate mental health difficulties including anxiety and depression. The service is delivered via a partnership between Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT). We deliver a bio-psycho-social model which includes psychological, employment and social interventions across the county. Our treatments are delivered primarily by telephone, online via webinars, and face to face. We require excellent communicators and self-motivated individuals who are committed to delivering a high standard of care. The role predominantly involves providing regular case management supervision, and the provision of clinical skills training (group) as required, to qualified and trainee PWPs, in order to ensure the quality of the service at Step 2 is maintained and that our PWPs are enabled to continually develop their clinical skills. Main duties of the job This is an opportunity for Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with at least 2 years post qualification experience, who is passionate about the Step 2 model, to develop their career within the service. Our busy and high-volume service continues to expand, as we plan to work more with clients that have long term physical health conditions (LTCs) alongside common mental health problems. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team in Ipswich. You will assist the leadership team in the development of the Low Intensity part of the service, whilst helping the service achieve its required key performance indicators. The role will also include holding a small caseload of clients, delivering clinical interventions for up to one day per week. Youwill be able to demonstrate experience of providing high volume, evidence-based practice in guided self-help using telephone and other methods of delivery, as well as an ability to lead others in a challenging environment. 'Working From Home' is available as part of our current hybrid working model, however your base will be in Bury St Edmunds/Ipswich and you will need to attend the office 2 days a week minimum in order to fulfil your role. About us Benefits included with this role are:- NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more. Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Have a look at our Trust website and our service website to find out more about our service, and about living and working in Suffolk. NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff. There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills. CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year gross per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 246-WSN6988509 Job locations Suffolk Ipswich IP1 2GA Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Interviews date to be confirmed and will be held at either Bury St Edmunds or Mariner House Ipswich. You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Interviews date to be confirmed and will be held at either Bury St Edmunds or Mariner House Ipswich. You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Person Specification Qualifications Essential PWP qualification A relevant degree, eg. Psychology with either a Post Graduate Cert/Dip in Mental Health or Equivalent Desirable Accreditation with BABCP Experience Essential Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience Experience of screening, assessing and treatment prescribing Experience of working within a service which has demanding targets and performance management Desirable Experience of delivering training and developing other's Experience of managing a team Knowledge Essential Knowledge of mental health/mental illness Desirable An awareness of serious mental health presentations (psychosis, bi-polar) Person Specification Qualifications Essential PWP qualification A relevant degree, eg. Psychology with either a Post Graduate Cert/Dip in Mental Health or Equivalent Desirable Accreditation with BABCP Experience Essential Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience Experience of screening, assessing and treatment prescribing Experience of working within a service which has demanding targets and performance management Desirable Experience of delivering training and developing other's Experience of managing a team Knowledge Essential Knowledge of mental health/mental illness Desirable An awareness of serious mental health presentations (psychosis, bi-polar) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Suffolk Ipswich IP1 2GA Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)