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Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

The closing date is 10 August 2025

Qualified Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - West Team, Hockley

Want to join a well-established, friendly and supportive IAPT team? Birmingham Healthy Minds is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic BABCP/BPS registered PWP's to enhance our reputable service. As a motivated PWP with good Cognitive Behavioural Therapy skills, you will inspire clients to improve their mental health using computerised CBT, video work, one-to-one and group workshops. Part of your role will include assessing a client's suitability for BHM, and where appropriate, signposting to other more suitable services.

Our current step 2 team is arranging a timetable of community events to reach out to Birmingham's diverse communities and reduce the stigma of accessing mental health services. We actively encourage our team members to become involved in service development and support sharing innovative ideas through our Teams chat.

At Birmingham Healthy Minds, we offer a blended working model combining office, community-based venues, and remote, home working options. We also provide appointments outside standard hours (9am-5pm), including evenings.

Main duties of the job

Location: Birmingham Healthy Minds covers Birmingham, specifically the West Team based in Hockley.

What we offer at BHM:

• CPD program provided by BABCP accredited trainers
• Weekly case management supervision
• Fortnightly group clinical skills supervision
• Regular team meetings
• Monthly step 2 meetings
• Team Away Days
• Champion roles in LGBTQ, BAME, perinatal, older adults, staff wellbeing, and more
• Benefits of NHS employment: pension scheme, holiday entitlement, health and wellbeing support, pay progression
• Preceptorship program for newly qualified staff

Great working relationships

We foster excellent relationships across the service, providing support whether working from base or home. Our gratitude page on Teams helps colleagues share appreciation for each other. If you hold the relevant qualification and registration, and this opportunity excites you, please apply before the closing date.

For an informal chat, please email rachel.bradley5@nhs.net

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 staff serve 70,000 people annually, providing a range of mental health services across Birmingham and Solihull. We are known for research and innovation, and our diverse community necessitates accessible, inclusive care.

Join us if you want to make a real difference in people's lives and be part of a compassionate, inclusive team.

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health
• Relevant PWP qualification & evidence of registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum, pro rata