Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Talk Changes, City & Hackney IAPT service and contribute to the provision of a stepped-care service for psychological problems.
Talk Changes is a well established department with a commitment to service innovation as well as the development of applied psychology professions. You will be working alongside four other Senior PWP's taking a leading role in providing day to day support to a team of 40 trained and Trainee PWP's. Overall, the service has Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists and PWPs/Psychology Assistants and has with ready access to specialist supervision. We also have good links with regional clinical/counselling psychology training courses and substantial in-service training programmes. Continuing professional development, including service -related research is actively encouraged.
The post is based at St Leonard's Hospital in Hoxton but may involve travel to other community and primary care sites in Hackney. Staff will be expected to work from home for three days per week and work on-site two days per week.
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder Will Be Responsible For:
- Operational supervision of the service's telephone assessment centre
- Contributing to the development of treatment resources.
- Service audit
- Coordinating professional development for the PWP team under direction from the Low Intensity Lead
- Delivery of step 2 clinical interventions for people with common mental disorders of all ages.
- Supporting the delivery of low-intensity interventions, (e.g. cCBT clinics and psycho-educational group workshops) delivered by PWP's
- Liaise with other relevant services in both the statutory and independent sectors and support arrangements to improve referral pathways
- Support PWPs and PWP trainees in operational aspects of their roles
- Conducting case management supervision, clinical skills supervision and supporting trainee PWP's with their placements The post-holder will be part of a workforce of PWPs, Psychologists and CBT Therapists. Candidates must have a PG Certificate in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment or equivalent and experience of working as a PWP in a stepped-care psychological therapy service post qualification.
About Us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£46,419 to £55,046 a year p.a. inc.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-EMRS1-0547
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Essential
Education / Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
- PG Cert in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment or equivalent
Desirable
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
Essential
Skills/ Abilities
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Analytical - able to interpret data and synthesise information from different sources
- Use of basic counselling skills to engage patients in constructive therapeutic relationships
- Skills for delivering protocolbased CBT (or other) shortterm interventions
- Ability to work independently in settings away from the team base
- Experience of working with adults with common mental health problems
Essential
Experience
- Post qualification experience working as a PWP in an IAPT service
Desirable
- Post qualification experience working with physical health conditions/Long COVID
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the nature of common mental health problems
- An understanding of the demographics & environmental features of Hackney or similar areas & their impact on Mental Health
- Knowledge of evidencebased treatments for common mental health problems in primary care
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Person Specification
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
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
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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