Band 4 Trainee Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking dedicated individuals for the Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) role. This apprenticeship offers training to assess and treat anxiety and depression while working with experienced professionals. You will develop vital skills in a supportive environment and gain the opportunity to progress to qualified roles in NHS Talking Therapies. Candidates should be enthusiastic about mental health care and willing to engage in clinical training.

Benefits

Paid training fees

Supportive working environment

Potential for progression within NHS

Qualifications

• Interest in mental health treatment, specifically anxiety and depression.
• Desire to learn and develop skills in psychological practice.
• Ability to manage clinical records and caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of clients with anxiety and depression disorders.
• Assess and manage risk concerns.
• Deliver low-intensity cognitive behavioral interventions via guided self-help therapy.
• Manage own caseload and keep clinical records.
• Complete assignments as part of apprenticeship training.
• Engage in clinical and reflective supervision.

Skills

Assessment skills

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in Apprentice PWP training course

Job description

We’re looking for several compassionate, hardworking, curious and dedicated individuals with an interest in learning how to provide assessment and treatment or anxiety and depression disorders, and who share our Trust values of Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring.

This is a rare opportunity to train to become a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) through the apprenticeship route, paid at full time AfC Band 4 (training fees funded by apprenticeship fund and NHS).

In return we’ll welcome you into our team and provide a supportive and structured working environment, and all the tools and experiences you’ll need to successfully complete this training course and become an accredited NHS Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. Following completing your training you will be eligible to apply for qualified PWP roles nationally, paid at Band 5 AFC.

As part of this position you will be enrolled on an Apprentice PWP training course at the University of Exeter. This is a full time opportunity only – 2 days training will be provided remotely and also face-to-face at a central London location, and 3 days placement at Hammersmith and Fulham Talking Therapies (please note that no travel to Exeter will be required).

More information on the course requirements and structure, as well as application and interview tips, can be found here: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/degreeapprenticeships/programmes/certificateinpsychologicalwellbeingpractice/

As a Trainee PWP you will work to develop a variety of skills including how to conduct an initial assessment, how to assess and manage risk concerns, and how to deliver low intensity cognitive behavioural interventions to clients via guided self‑help therapy.

This work will be conducted face-to-face, by phone and video. You’ll manage your own caseload of clients involving clinical and administrative duties including keeping clinical records of screening referrals using our service protocols. There will be assignments to complete as part of the apprenticeship to advance your training journey. You’ll engage in clinical and reflective supervision with an experienced PWP and you’ll work with a ‘buddy’, who is a qualified PWP, to apply learning into practice and deliver evidence-based care.

After qualifying from the PWP training course you would be able to apply for a Band 5 qualified PWP roles at any other Talking Therapies service. From there you have the potential to progress to more senior band 6, 7 or 8a PWP roles, or to train as a CBT therapist to further your clinical career.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of clients with anxiety and depression disorders.
• Assess and manage risk concerns.
• Deliver low‑intensity cognitive behavioural interventions via guided self‑help therapy.
• Manage own caseload and keep clinical records of screening referrals using service protocols.
• Complete assignments as part of apprenticeship training.
• Engage in clinical and reflective supervision with an experienced PWP.
• Work with a qualified PWP ‘buddy’ to apply learning and deliver evidence‑based care.

Work Hours & Conditions

• Hours: 9 am – 5 pm four days a week and 12 - 8 pm on one day a week.
• Some flexibility with start and finish times can be considered to support staff with caring responsibilities.
• Part‑time, compressed hours or remote contracts are not available due to training course regulations.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024‑25 is over £500 m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission; Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Monday 17 Nov 2025.