Job summary

NHS Doncaster Talking Therapies is seeking to recruit two qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to join our growing service.

One post will be based within the Core Talking Therapies Team, supporting adults experiencing common mental health difficulties, and one post will be based within the Long-Term Conditions (LTC) Talking Therapies Team, providing psychological support to people living with long-term physical health conditions alongside common mental health difficulties.

Applicants must have successfully completed an accredited NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) PWP training programme, and hold current professional registration with either the BABCP or BPS.

The successful candidates will deliver evidence-based, low-intensity interventions to patients experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression. Interventions are provided through a range of formats including face-to-face appointments, telephone, video consultations, typed therapy (eClinic), and psychoeducational groups. Post holders will manage a high-volume caseload while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

These are hybrid roles and are not fully remote positions. Post holders will be expected to work from NHS premises and community venues across Doncaster as required, alongside opportunities for home working. As the role involves travel across the locality, the ability to travel independently is essential.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be able to:

Deliver evidence-based low intensity psychological interventions to patients with common mental health problems in accordance with NICE guidelines (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) and the Talking Therapies manual stepped care model.

Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service and develop programmes of care packages.

Assess and support people with a common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery.

Undertakes 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.

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary, or use clinical judgement to determine whether treatment is required at intensity psychological therapy.

Engage in regular clinical and case management supervision, clinical skills sessions and deliver group therapy.

Attend additional training as and when required.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLTT-0285

Job locations

Cantley Health Centre

Middleham Road

Cantley

DN4 6ED

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Success completion of a Talking Therapies low intensity PWP course
• PWP accreditation

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem.
• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
• Able to write clear reports and letters

Desirable

• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
• Ability to manage own caseload and time.
• Evidence of working in the local community.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Desirable

• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.

Desirable

• Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Fluent in languages other than English.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Success completion of a Talking Therapies low intensity PWP course PWP accreditation Experience Essential Experience working as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem. Experience of working in Primary Care Services Demonstrates high standards in written communication. Able to write clear reports and letters Desirable Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes. Ability to manage own caseload and time. Evidence of working in the local community. Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post Desirable Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health. Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems. Skills Essential Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training Computer literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills. Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients. High level of enthusiasm and motivation. Advanced communication skills. Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships. Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively. Ability to work under pressure. Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality. Desirable Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Fluent in languages other than English.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Cantley Health Centre

Middleham Road

Cantley

DN4 6ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Cantley Health Centre

Middleham Road

Cantley

DN4 6ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)