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Job summary

Main area
Specialist Weight Management
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
810-7219810-A
Employer
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Employer type
Public (Non NHS)
Site
Marfleet Group Practice
Town
Hull
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 pa/pr
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2025 23:59

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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)

NHS AfC: Band 5

City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP CIC) is an independent, co-owned Community Interest Company providing high quality local health and care services at several sites across Hull and East Yorkshire.

Commissioned by the NHS and local authorities, we are a co-owned, socially responsible business. Our profits are re-invested into our services, our staff, and the communities we work in. We employ over 2,000 people and have over 1.7m patient contacts each year across move than 50 different services.

At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Our vision is to lead and inspire through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all that we do, and we are looking for exceptional people to work with us to provide the highest possible care to the people who use our services.

A positive work/life balance benefits both employees through improved health and wellbeing, and employers because staff are more productive and satisfied at work. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality of working life and we recognise that it has a positive impact on the retention of our colleagues. 

We therefore support and encourage open conversations about flexible working in order to ensure that our colleagues can work in a manner that best suits their personal needs and preferences.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay. If you would like to discuss then please make contact with the recruiting manager. 

We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT CHCP EMPLOYEE APPLYING FOR A  TEMPORARY / SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY  YOU MUST ENSURE YOU HAVE APPROVAL FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER BEFORE APPLYING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THIS WITH HR, PLEASE CONTACT 01482 236923. 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner’s (PWP) to join City Health Care Partnership’s Specialist Weight Management Team. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team, assessing and providing  evidence-based treatment for obese patients who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues. It is essential that you can communicate sensitively and effectively, are non-judgmental and compassionate, and can work effectively within an MDT. Applicants must also be BABCP registered.

Main duties of the job

The role will include psychological assessment and delivery of evidence-based step 2 CBT based treatment for obese patients who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues. Onward referral to local Talk Therapy or Secondary Mental Health Services will also be a key part of the job. The role will include working as part of an MDT to provide appropriate, evidence based treatment plans to support patients to lose weight.

The successful applicant will be proactive in their own development and will engage in peer and individual supervision. Appropriate training, support, and supervision will be provided to develop skills and support the maintenance of BABCP registration.

You will be based in the vibrant, cultural city of Hull which is continuing to thrive and grow after being awarded City of Culture in 2017. The post will be based at Marfleet Health Centre in Hull, however the successful applicant will also be expected to work from various other bases across the city.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Doughty – Tier 3 Weight Management Service Manager on 078166453679 or email [email protected]  

Working for our organisation

At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. 

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we’re pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • PWP qualification with an IAPT accredited PWP Training Course or Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required
  • Registered with BABCP or BPS, or prepared to work towards registration.
Desirable criteria
  • IAPT accredited PWP supervisor
  • Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
  • Psychology or other health related postgraduate/undergraduate degree.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence or working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
  • Demonstrates high standards in written communication and is able to write clear records, reports and letters
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in Primary Care Services
  • Worked in a service where agreed targets demonstrating clinical outcomes
  • Experience of working with social inclusion
  • Evidence of working in the local community
  • Experience of working with a dialogue translator

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates an understanding of mild to moderate mental health issues and how it may present in Primary Care
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surround work and the impact it can have on mental health problems
  • Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
  • Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mark Doughty
Job title
Specialist Weight Management Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07816 645379
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