Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust as a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and gain a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions. This role combines academic study with supervised clinical practice, allowing you to deliver psychological support to adults with common mental health issues. You will collaborate with experienced clinicians and supervisors while contributing to a respected NHS service.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide guided self-help and psychoeducation.
• Experience with clinical records management.
• Engagement in regular supervision and coursework.

Responsibilities

• Deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions.
• Complete assessments using standardized tools.
• Manage a high-volume caseload per national guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Mental Health Awareness

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions

Job description

Join us, Be You – Train to Become a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Are you passionate about supporting people with their mental health? Would you like to train as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) within the top mental health trust in the north (NHS staff survey 2024)?

We are excited to offer a number of full-time Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) roles across our Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust – NHS Talking Therapies teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, while working as part of a highly respected service that delivers evidence-based psychological support to people experiencing common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.

You will be based in one of our local Talking Therapies teams (Bury, Tameside or Stockport), combining academic study with direct clinical experience. Upon successful completion of the course, and gained registration with the BACP or BPS, you will be eligible to apply for a permanent qualified Band 5 PWP position within our service (subject to vacancies and satisfactory performance).

As a Trainee PWP, you will combine academic study with supervised clinical practice while completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions. You will deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions to adults experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

• Completing assessments using standardised tools and evidence-based approaches.
• Providing guided self-help and psychoeducation via telephone, video, face-to-face and digital platforms.
• Managing a high-volume caseload in line with national IAPT guidelines.
• Keeping accurate and timely clinical records.
• Participating fully in university teaching days and completing required coursework.
• Engaging in regular supervision to support learning and ensure safe, effective care.
• Promoting a recovery-focused, person-centred approach with service users.
• Upholding the values of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Talking Therapies.
  
  

You will be supported by experienced clinicians and supervisors throughout your training, with responsibilities increasing as you progress.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kate Kubacki Job title: Step 2 Team Manager (NHS talking therapies Bury) Email address: [e-mail]

Leila Nayebi - Team Manager NHS Talking therapies Tameside

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Kim Wright - Team Manager NHS talking therapies Stockport

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