Aspiring Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP Trainee)

Sunderland GP Alliance; South Shields; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner position. The post supports adults with common mental health problems within primary care, delivering high-volume low-intensity interventions as part of the Talking Therapies pathway.

The successful candidate will commence the Low Intensity Psychological Wellbeing Practice PG Cert at Teesside University in January 2027 and, on successful completion, will be upgraded to Band 5.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health Education or Foundation Degree (as a prerequisite)
• Willingness to undertake PWP Training (Low Intensity Assessment and Intervention Skills Post Graduate Diploma) starting January 2027
• Experience of supporting adults with mental health needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high-volume low-intensity interventions within primary care
• Work with adults with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety
• Collaborate with partners to deliver joint interventions
• Engage in supervision and training as part of the trainee programme

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Therapeutic relationship

Clinical risk assessment

Education

Undergraduate degree in psychology/health

Postgraduate or foundation training in health therapies

Job description

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner position. The post supports adults with common mental health problems within primary care, delivering high-volume low-intensity interventions as part of the Talking Therapies pathway.

The successful candidate will commence the Low Intensity Psychological Wellbeing Practice PG Cert at Teesside University in January 2027 and, on successful completion, will be upgraded to Band 5.