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Job summary

Main area
Psychological Therapies
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
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.)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
311-H1019-26
Employer
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
NHS Talking Therapies
Town
Trustwide
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/07/2026 23:59

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Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 4

 

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values

 

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.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

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

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with service users who experience common mental health difficulties
  • Experience of working in the local community
Desirable criteria
  • 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

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Resna Hoque
Job title
Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

 

 

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