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Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Role summary
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The Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner provides evidence-based, low-intensity psychological interventions for adults experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Requirements typically include an accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification, relevant NHS Talking Therapies experience, sound knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy principles, and eligibility for professional registration where applicable. The successful candidate should be confident managing a caseload, conducting assessments, delivering guided self-help and group sessions, monitoring outcomes, maintaining accurate records, and working collaboratively with clinical and community teams. Strong communication, risk-assessment, safeguarding, organisation and caseload-management skills are expected, together with the ability to support junior staff and contribute to service improvement.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, community and wellbeing services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust supports people of all ages through hospitals, community teams, specialist services and NHS Talking Therapies programmes. Its work includes prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment and ongoing recovery support, delivered in partnership with patients, families, local authorities and other healthcare organisations. As a large NHS employer, the Trust offers structured professional development, access to NHS pension and occupational benefits, and opportunities to work across diverse urban and rural communities. Employees are generally expected to uphold compassionate care, equality, patient safety, confidentiality and continuous improvement while contributing to integrated, person-centred services.