Trainee Psychological Well-being Practitioner

NHS; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking two Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. This permanent position involves both training at the University of Reading and clinical work. Successful candidates will support individuals with mental health issues and must hold a relevant degree. You will be part of a dedicated team providing vital care to the community.

Qualifications

• Registered qualification in health care or psychology.
• Experience delivering psychological interventions.
• Understanding of NHS Talking Therapies.

Responsibilities

• Attend PWP training course as required.
• Implement clinical interventions per NICE guidelines.
• Contribute to clinical activities and manage a caseload.

Skills

Knowledge of psychological interventions

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Degree in health care, psychology, or related field

Job description

Job summary

***Please note: the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date if a large volume of applications are received. ***

Interviews dates will be week commencing 15th December '26. University course will start on Feb 23rd 2026. We will be unable to offer alternative interview dates.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is an established provider of the national programme for Talking Therapies. The service provides stepped care treatment for people with mild, moderate and severe common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to join NHS Cambridge and Peterborough Talking Therapies on a permanent contract at various bases across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Locations will be decided based on Service need.

Main duties of the job

*This post requires a combination of office based and working from home days*

Trainees will be undertaking around 2 days per week at University for the duration of their training course, which will be at University of Reading. The remaining 3 days per week will be based at work undertaking a clinical caseload. Trainees will also be expected to attend work on days when University breaks.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a high level qualification in mental health and start of career in the Talking Therapies Programme.

Please note this post will be regraded to band 5 on successful completion of the training course and it will be expected you apply for accreditation as a PWP within three months of qualification.

About us

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

Job details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 310-ASMH-7618466

Job locations

Chesterton Medical Centre

Union Lane

Cambridge

CB4 1PX

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• To attend PWP training course in line with post requirements.
• Ensure clinical interventions are implemented in line with the latest NICE guidelines for psychological interventions.
• To work with team members to ensure that protocols and arrangements are in place and adhered to, so that clients are stepped up and down to and from the service as required.
• The post holder will be expected to contribute to the clinical activity of the service.
• This will involve holding a clinical caseload and working within NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Talking Therapies standards.
• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
• Assess and support people with a common mental health problem.
• Make decisions on the suitability of referrals adhering to the service protocols and guidelines.

Please consider carefully reviewing both the job description and person specification before applying or contacting for further details.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• A degree / registered qualification in health care in psychology, nursing, social work, allied health professional, i.e., a qualification that will confer eligibility for Higher Education Degree or MSc as a PWP.

Desirable

• Degree in psychology
• Have knowledge / relevant experience in other therapy modalities that are relevant to practice as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (e.g. solution focussed therapy, supervision training)

Experience

• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem and delivering step 2 interventions
• Experience of the application of psychological interventions in different contexts

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health services where multidisciplinary working was embraced as part of service delivery.

Knowledge & Understanding

• Demonstrates an understanding national NHS Talking Therapies and how it links to governmental objectives.
• Knowledge and practice of delivering step 2 interventions and stepped care procedures

Desirable

• Awareness of the theory and practice of psychological therapies

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for prolonged periods
• Manage prolonged use of display screen equipment

Other Essential

• Ability to work within a team fostering good working relationships
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterton Medical Centre

Union Lane

Cambridge

CB4 1PX

Employer's website

https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/