Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
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£39,959 – £48,117 / year
Salary
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2224 (84% match) is an eligible occupation, and CORNWALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2226 (Other psychologists). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2226 Other psychologists Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Secondment opportunity - until 31/3/2027 initially.
Are you a qualified PWP with supervisory experience looking for the opportunity to develop and build upon your skills and experience? Are you passionate about supporting colleagues clinically?
At Cornwall and Isles of Scilly NHS Talking Therapies we have an exciting opportunity to join our Central Team as a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. The position holder will be expected to work part of the week from an office in the Central Cornwall area to provide a face-to-face clinic. The other days will be completed remotely.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (SPWP) you will support the Service Lead, Professional Lead & Team Managers to develop the Step 2 service provision across the organisation.
This role provides an opportunity for experienced PWPs who are committed to developing their careers to share their interest and passion and to develop these qualities and skills in others. In addition to maintaining a PWP (Step 2) caseload, the post holders will work within the Talking Therapies service providing a range of more senior duties including:
Clinical support and guidance around clinical suitability and patient risk across the organisation.
Clinical supervision/case management of both qualified & trainee PWPs.
Clinical skills training.
Referral assessment, identifying & ensuring appropriate and current level of intensity for patients.
Clinically support/mentor less experienced PWPs.
Lead on low intensity service developments and deliver in house training workshops.
Develop, support and train innovative practice to trainee PWPs and to other workers qualified to act in low intensity worker roles.
Integrate care with physical health services to improve physical and mental health outcomes for clients with long-term conditions.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Psychology Degree or similar
- A qualification or substantial experience in professional clinical supervision
- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence-based Talking Therapies low intensity interventions such as computerised CBT and guided self-help and group psycho-education
- Talking Therapies accredited postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT
Desirable
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced mental health and physical health problems
- Talking Therapies Long Term Conditions (LTC) (low intensity) qualified
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Leadership / management skills or pre requisites/interest in developing these
- Experience of supervising, guiding or mentoring others within a therapeutic setting
About the employer
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with CORNWALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists (SOC 2224) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay- Offer £39,959–48,117
- Median £48,204
ONS publishes no quartiles for this occupation, so the shaded band is a rough guide.
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