Trainee / Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking Trainee / Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to provide low intensity interventions while undergoing training. This role involves improving mental health services by using developed skills in cognitive behavioural therapy for patients with mild to moderate conditions, underlining the NHS's commitment to care and inclusion.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English is essential.
• Ability to study at Undergraduate Level is necessary.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide low intensity interventions at Step 2.
• Undertake a training programme for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
• Attend teaching and self-study days as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to travel

Education

GCSE or Equivalent qualification in English and Maths

Evidence of ability to study at Undergraduate Level or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

Bedfordshire Talking Therapies are hiring Trainee / Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.

Depending on your level of qualification, it will be decided post interview the best route for you whether this is the Trainee or Apprentice option.

It is a requirement for the Apprenticeship that you have GSCE or equivalent in Maths and English. Please can you ensure you have your certificates and have these available to show at your interview.

Main duties of the job

This Apprentice / Trainee PWP post is a training role where the post-holder will work within the service providing low intensity interventions at Step 2, whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to patients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post-holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the education provider (2 days per week), as specified within National Low Intensity curriculum, and work in the service for the remaining 3 days of the week, using their newly-developed skills

About Us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-SSLB7250641

Job locations

Gilbert Hitchcock House

21 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2AW

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For more information please see attached job description and person specification where you can find all details

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For more information please see attached job description and person specification where you can find all details

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

Essential

• Evidence of ability to study successfully at Undergraduate Level or the equivalent.
• GCSE or Equivalent qualification in English and Maths
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem.
  
  

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to travel to university placement
• Computer literate & ability to use a range of programmes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Ability to function well as part of a multi - disciplinary team.
  
  

Desirable

• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
  
  

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

Essential

• Ability to travel to university placement
• Computer literate & ability to use a range of programmes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Ability to function well as part of a multi - disciplinary team.
  
  

Desirable

• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gilbert Hitchcock House

21 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2AW

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gilbert Hitchcock House

21 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2AW

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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