Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves training to become a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within NHS Northamptonshire Talking Therapies. You will support adults with common mental health difficulties by delivering evidence-based low-intensity interventions. The position combines university study with hands-on clinical experience, managing a supervised caseload and maintaining accurate clinical records. It requires compassionate, resilient, and motivated individuals committed to improving mental health outcomes.
Essential criteria
- Minimum Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, health, social sciences).
Desirable criteria
- Undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above in a relevant subject.
- Demonstrable experience (paid or voluntary) of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties, emotional distress, or psychosocial problems
- Experience working in NHS or primary care.
- Experience delivering psychological intervenetions
- Apptitude
- Ability and commitment successfully complete training alongside clinical work.
- Ability to reflect and learn
- Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of the PWP role.
- Communication and Relationship building
- Minimum Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, health, social sciences).
- Undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above in a relevant subject.
- Demonstrable experience (paid or voluntary) of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties, emotional distress, or psychosocial problems
- Experience working in NHS or primary care.
- Experience delivering psychological intervenetions
- Apptitude
- Ability and commitment successfully complete training alongside clinical work.
- Ability to reflect and learn
- Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of the PWP role.
- Communication and Relationship building
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
Train to become a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with NHS Northamptonshire Talking Therapies and help people make meaningful changes to their mental health and wellbeing. This rewarding role combines study and hands-on clinical experience, supporting adults with common mental health difficulties through evidence-based interventions.
We are looking for compassionate, resilient and motivated individuals who are passionate about improving access to mental health support. You will need excellent communication skills, empathy, organisiation and a genuine commitment to helping others achieve recovery and positive change.
Main duties of the job
As a trainee PWP, you will support adults experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression within NHS Talking Therapies. You will complete assessments, manage a supervised caseload and deliver evidence-based low-intentsity interventions through face-to-face, telephone and digital appoitments.
Alongside university training, you will help people develop self-managment skills, promote recovery and maintain accurate clinical records while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for compassionate, motivated and resilient individu
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