Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Maternity Cover
The closing date is 10 October 2025
Job summary
We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner's on either a Fixed Term or Secondment to join our busy and high-volume service in Norfolk and Waveney.
We have two secondment vacancies available, 1 under a full time contract (37.5 hours) until April 2026, with your contractual base at North Walsham hub and another under a part time contract (30 hours) until October 2026, with your contractual base at Heacham, Kings Lynn. The part time (30 hours) Senior PWP post can be supplemented with 1 day of PWP clinical work should someone who works full-time wish to pursue this opportunity.
You'll work in a large Senior PWP team supporting PWPs providing a range of NICE-approved psychosocial interventions for people aged 16 and upwards.
You'll need to be passionate about providing an excellent client experience, committed to high standards of care and making a difference to service users.
This post is an excellent opportunity for an existing Senior PWP or a qualified PWP looking to develop.
The role is demanding and challenging role but well-supported and rewarding.
Regular travel to and around Norfolk is expected.
Main duties of the job
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 develop their clinical skills. The post holder will assist the leadership team in the development of the Low Intensity part of the service, under the direction of our Lead PWP, 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.
The post-holder will 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.
About us
Service vision
o Our vision for Norfolk and Waveney is to improve the lives of the 210,000 people who suffer with anxiety and depression, promoting sustained recovery and wellbeing in line with Talking Therapies Manual.
o Together with partners we will reduce the differentials in access, treatment and outcomes from Talking Therapies that those who experience inequalities face in our communities.
o Our approach brings together VCSE and statutory organisations at System, Place and community levels, aligning physical health and mental health pathways with networks of social and community support.
The service is commissioned to deliver from 8:00am - 8:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am - 2:00pm on Saturdays. You will be expected to work within these hours across the week. Currently our Saturday service is delivered by external partners, however this is under review.
You will join a service that supports everyone in their roles and in line with Trust values.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year gross per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
246-WSN7432198
Job locations
Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE
Employer's website
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