Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Burton-on-Trent is offering an apprenticeship for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. This role involves training while managing a caseload of low-intensity patients. Candidates will gain experience in NHS Talking Therapies, with opportunities for career development and flexible working.

Benefits

NHS pension

Generous leave

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing resources

Free parking

Flu vaccinations

Financial support options

Qualifications

• Certificate evidence of English and Maths at GCSE C or above or Level 2 Functional Skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assess suitability of new referrals and identify appropriate services for patients.
• Provide evidence-based low-intensity psychological treatments.

Skills

Therapeutic Relationships

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths

Job description

Job Overview

The Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies Service are excited to offer posts for the Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Apprenticeship to become a Qualified PWP within NHS Talking Therapies.

Our service is a creative organisation which embraces staff ideas to constantly seek ways of taking the service forward to adapt to changing expectations. This apprenticeship provides a route to train and gain experience within NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety/Depression, especially for applicants without degree qualifications but with relevant work experience in caring for people, particularly within Mental Health services.

Typical applicants include Healthcare Support Workers, Triage assessors, and similar roles. The course supports those with relevant skills or transferrable skills into employment as a PWP.

We have strong links with academic institutions, with staff from the service teaching university courses devised in conjunction with MPFT. Our senior staff lead professional development sessions locally and nationally, offering opportunities to develop your practice through our internal and external CPD programs.

The service hours are between 8am-8pm, Monday to Friday, with future plans to include Saturday mornings. Candidates must work flexibly to meet service needs within these hours.

Our central location benefits from free parking and is easily accessible from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, with direct train links to Derby.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Undertake the Apprenticeship Course at Staffordshire University, spending 2 days a week at university/self-directed study and 3 days in supervised clinical practice.
2. Work with a high degree of autonomy during the course, managing a high-volume caseload of low-intensity patients, including individual and group work via telephone, video, and face-to-face sessions.
3. Participate in weekly case management and monthly clinical supervision with qualified clinicians.
4. Engage in data collection, analysis, record keeping, and community engagement activities.
5. Upon successful completion and satisfactory performance, transition into a permanent contract within the service.
6. Become a registered practitioner with BABCP or BPS within 1 year of qualification.

Certificate evidence of English and Maths at GCSE C or above or Level 2 Functional Skills is required.

Start date: 6th October 2025.

Working for Our Organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will receive support in career development, NHS pension, generous leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing resources, and other benefits such as free parking, flu vaccinations, and financial support options.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the suitability of new referrals and identify the most appropriate service for patients.
• Support individuals with common mental health issues in managing their recovery.
• Conduct patient-centered assessments to identify change areas and risks.
• Provide evidence-based low-intensity psychological treatments.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure step-up and step-down care arrangements.
• Prepare and present clinical information for caseload management, ensuring safe practice and governance compliance.

Please include in your supporting statement how you meet the criteria outlined in the attached Personal Specification. For full details, see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills.

Skills

• Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients, considering relationships with others.