Trainee Psychological Well-being Practitioner | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Cambridge is seeking Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join their Talking Therapies team. This permanent position involves a combination of on-site and remote work, with trainees dedicating two days to university and three days to clinical duties. Ideal candidates should possess communication skills and a commitment to mental health initiatives. The role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth in the NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to implement clinical interventions following NICE guidelines.
• Experience or understanding of working in mental health settings.
• Capacity to manage a clinical caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Attend PWP training course as required.
• Ensure clinical interventions adhere to guidelines.
• Work with team members for client management.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Relevant university course

Job description

Important notice

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

Interview dates and start date

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.

Employer

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.

Opportunity

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

Training and duties

Trainees will be undertaking around 2 day 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 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 CPFT

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.

Recruitment values

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.

Additional information

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

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.

Closing date

This advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025.