Job overview
Join us, Be You – Train to Become a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
We are excited to offer a number of full-time Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) roles across our Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust – NHS Talking Therapies teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, while working as part of a highly respected service that delivers evidence-based psychological support to people experiencing common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
You will be based in one of our local Talking Therapies teams, combining academic study with direct clinical experience. Upon successful completion of the course, and gained registration with the BACP or BPS, you will be eligible to apply for a qualified Band 5 PWP position.
Main duties of the job
As a Trainee PWP, you will combine academic study with supervised clinical practice while completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions. You will deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions to adults experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
- Completing assessments using standardised tools and evidence-based approaches.
- Providing guided self-help and psychoeducation via telephone, video, face-to-face and digital platforms.
- Managing a high-volume caseload in line with national IAPT guidelines.
- Keeping accurate and timely clinical records.
- Participating fully in university teaching days and completing required coursework.
- Engaging in regular supervision to support learning and ensure safe, effective care.
- Promoting a recovery-focused, person-centred approach with service users.
- Upholding the values of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Talking Therapies.
You will be supported by experienced clinicians and supervisors throughout your training, with responsibilities increasing as you progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See job description and person specification for further details about the requirements of the role. Please note that candidates are required to a hold degree-level qualification from a recognised institution.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits and employment systems
- Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding and other relevant legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users who experience common mental health difficulties
- Experience of working in the local community
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Previous experience working as a Psychological Assistant in a Mental Health Service.
- Experience of computerised cognitive behavioural therapy
- Experience of group work
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to integrate training into practice
- Able to complete academic components of the course.
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff fromall disciplines
- • Must be capable of using initiative and working independently to agreed goals
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications as defined by the University entry requirements. Degree (Lower Second or above) or equivalent level qualification. OR Evidence of relevant previous advanced study at Level 5 (such as a foundation degree, diploma of higher education, or higher national diploma) OR Relevant professional experience (who can demonstrate evidence of appropriate academic ability)
Desirable
- Psychology or other health-related undergraduate degree
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and / or research design and analysis.
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This advert is for Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton Under Lyne, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (This is a training contract and is subject to the successful completion of the required course. Progress towards meeting the learning requirements will be monitored throughout the fixed-term contract, and failure to meet these requirements may result in a decision regarding your continued employment. Where there are evidenced extenuating circumstances outside of your control that prevent you from completing the programme by the end of the initial fixed-term contract, the Trust will review your individual circumstances and, where possible, seek to support you in completing your studies. On successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply for registration with BPS or BABCP as a PWP.). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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