Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
High level of motivation.
- Other
Ability to foster good working relationships.
- Other
Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Other
Willingness and ability to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
- Other
Willingness and ability to work through interpreters.
- Training
Able to meet all the requirements of the PWP training
- Training
Able to complete academic components of the course
- Knowledge
Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression including the wider impact for the whole person.
- Knowledge
Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and meaningful occupation and the impact it can have on mental health.
- Experience
Evidence of working with people who have experienced a common mental health problem
- Experience
Evidence of communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Experience
Evidence of working within a team environment
- Experience
Ability to apply learning in practice.
- Experience
Computer literate.
- Experience
Ability to be self-reflective.
- Experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
- Experience
Able to develop good therapeutic relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
- Experience
Excellent organisational and time management skills including ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure.
- Qualifications
Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or the equivalent.
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Other
Car driver.
- Other
Fluent in languages other than English.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
- Knowledge
Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
- Knowledge
Demonstrates an understanding of the role of clinical risk assessments.
- Experience
Experience of working in Primary Care settings
- Experience
Experience of working in a setting where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience
Experience of managing own caseload
- Experience
Evidence of working in the local community
- Experience
Experience of working in partnership with other services
- Qualifications
Psychology or other Health and Care related undergraduate degree.
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies to appoint a cohort of Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to be based within the Northumberland area and study through Teesside University.
The post will involve office based working. This is a Northumberland wide post, the primary base is likely to be either Morpeth, Blyth or Cramlington but you may be expected to travel to other bases around Northumberland.
The post will include one evening shift per week.
Progression from a Band 4 to a Band 5 will be dependent on you successfully completing the course. If you are unsuccessful at completing the course unfortunately your employment contract will be terminated.
Applications are invited from candidates who are able to meet the requirements of the person specification.
If you wish to enquire about this post please contact either of the Step 2 Leads, Sarah Coles (SColes@tmnorthumberland.org.uk) or Hayley Armstrong (HArmstrong@tmnorthumberland.org.uk)
Interviews are expected to be held face to face on either 23rd or 24th November.
Early application is encouraged due to an expected high volume of applicants, we may therefore close the vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to meet the demands of balancing a high caseload whilst completing the academic components of the role. You will work towards a Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies and attend University each week. You will work within the service for the days not at university.
We want to ensure our workforce reflects the local community and would encourage applicants from all backgrounds with relevant qualifications and experience to apply.
About us
We offer free psychological treatment for the people of Northumberland for depression and anxiety. This service has been developed by NHS Northumberland CCG, was shaped by patients and clinicians together, building on comments and ideas put forward by service users and benefits thousands of patients across Northumberland.
The post holder will be provided with regular clinical and case management supervision. The successful candidate will be entitled to benefits such as 30 days annual leave (pro-rata), access to our 24/7 employee assistance programme, Cycle2Work Scheme, training and being part of a supportive team which emphasises the importance of continuing personal and professional development. The successful candidates will be employed by Sunderland Counselling Service, a partnership organisation with NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies.
Details
- Date posted: 19 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: B0330-26-0021
- Job locations: Talking Matters Northumberland, 4 Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2DB, United Kingdom, Talking Matters, Hawfinch Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2GD, United Kingdom, Northumberland Talking Therapies, Blyth Workspace,, Quay Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3AG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Becoming a Trainee PWP offers an exciting opportunity to train in delivering low intensity psychological therapies within a multidisciplinary and innovative team. The post-holder will support individuals aged 16+, from a variety of cultural backgrounds and should be committed to equal opportunities. They must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, as well as show initiative, and be committed to developing clinical practice and knowledge within this role.
In this role you will:
- Attend Teesside University alongside placement in service to gain a qualification in delivering Low Intensity CBT interventions (Low Intensity Psychological Therapy PGCert).
- Attend regular line management, case management and clinical skills supervision.
- Complete assessment appointments with service users each week and make clinical decisions based on information gathered.
- Carry out evidence based interventions via telephone, video call and face-to-face guided self-help, Computerised CBT and psycho-educational classes.
- Attend CPD events.
- Get involved with specialist interest groups.
- Work closely with other PWPs to support one another and utilise and share skills and knowledge.
- Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Once qualified all PWPs are required to apply for PWP registration, through the BPS or BABCP.
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This advert is for Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Northumberland) with Sunderland Counselling Service in Morpeth, England; Alnwick, England; Blyth, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Psychological wellbeing practitioner role. The advertised salary is £28392.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Nov 2026.
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