Band 4 Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to join their team as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. This role is pivotal in supporting patient care and NHS service delivery. Successful candidates will receive training to deliver Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, essential for NHS Talking Therapies Services. The position involves a balanced mix of teaching, self-directed study, and clinical practice, providing a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health of the community. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a compassionate team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience working with individuals suffering from mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Low Intensity Psychological Interventions to patients.
• Provide assessment and treatment for common mental health problems.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Motivation

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Postgraduate Certificate (M Level)

Relevant Degree

Advanced Level GCEs (A-C)

Job description

This exciting role has been developed to support patient care and NHS service delivery. It is for this reason that the training and salary are being supported with public funds, and we ask you to apply to only one Trust and one Higher Education Institution (HEI). Multiple applications can disrupt service delivery and undermine clinical delivery and patient care.

If you are a highly organised and motivated individual with a commitment to the NHS and patient care, we welcome your application to study for the professional role of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. Successful candidates will be trained to deliver Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, which are the cornerstone of NHS Talking Therapies Services (formerly known as IAPT).

The programme of learning is delivered jointly by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) and the University of Birmingham (UoB). If successful, the post holder will be required to attend a minimum of 1 day of teaching, undertake 1 day of self-directed study, and provide 3 days of clinical practice per week, offering assessment and low intensity treatment to patients with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. The postholder will receive appropriate support throughout their training journey.

Alongside this application, you will also need to complete the university application using the following link:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/nEwtGtnX3h

Successful Applicants Will Hold

Qualifications suitable to their level of study:

• Postgraduate Certificate (M Level) qualification route

A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent (e.g., Registered Nurses and AHPs).

• Graduate Certificate route

2 Advanced Level GCEs (A-C) or equivalent (e.g., B-tec, GNVQ, NVQ Level 3 and 4).

Relevant experience necessary for clinical practice:

• Significant experience of working with people who have suffered from a mental health problem.

Shortlisted Applicants Will

Need to make themselves available for suitability screening on 10th, 11th, or 12th June 2025, and attend a workplace interview between 7th-10th July. Please save these dates.

The university also requires an academic reference (attached) to be sent to your referee and returned to the university by 2nd June 2025.

For further information regarding this vacancy or the application process, please contact Rachel Bradley at [e-mail].

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 clinical and support staff help us improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve annually. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing, and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, with high levels of deprivation in some areas, increasing demand for our services. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care. If you seek a place to belong and wish to make a real difference, join our team where a warm welcome awaits you.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Rachel Bradley

Job title: Step 2 Lead

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]