Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Corby is recruiting a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Band 4) to join NHS Talking Therapies. This role blends study with hands-on clinical experience, supporting adults with common mental health difficulties through evidence-based low-intensity interventions.

We seek compassionate, motivated individuals with strong communication and organizational skills who can manage a supervised caseload, complete assessments and work within a

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, health, social sciences).
• Undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, deliver low intensity interventions, manage risk and work with the multidisciplinary team to support recovery.
• Complete assessments, manage a supervised caseload and deliver evidence-based low-intensity interventions through face-to-face, telephone and digital appointments.

Skills

PWP knowledge

Communication

Education

Minimum Level 5 qualification

Undergraduate degree 2:2+

Job description

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Band 4

Main area NHS Talking Therapies Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (30 hours or 22.5 hours per week options) Job ref 270-TH350-MH

Site Willowbrook Health Centre Town Corby, Northamptonshire Salary £28,392 - £31,157 Progression to band 5 upon completion of training course. Salary period Yearly Closing 20/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 06/11/2026

Job overview

Train to become a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with NHS Northamptonshire Talking Therapies and help people make meaningful changes to their mental health and wellbeing. This rewarding role combines study and hands‑on clinical experience, supporting adults with common mental health difficulties through evidence‑based interventions.

We are looking for compassionate, resilient and motivated individuals who are passionate about improving access to mental health support. You will need excellent communication skills, empathy, organisiation and a genuine commitment to helping others achieve recovery and positive change.

Main duties of the job

As a trainee PWP, you will support adults experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression within NHS Talking Therapies. You will complete assessments, manage a supervised caseload and deliver evidence‑based low‑intentsity interventions through face‑to‑face, telephone and digital appoitments.

Alongside university training, you will help people develop self‑management skills, promote recovery and maintain accurate clinical records while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for compassionate, motivated and resilient individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will be organised, able to manage competing demands and committed to improving mental health outcomes. A genuine passion for helping others and the ability to build positive therapeutic relationships are essential.

Working for our organisation

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person‑centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our ‘outstanding’ rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assess patients, deliver low intensity interventions, manage risk and work with the multidisciplinary team to support recovery. Please see attached job description.

• You will receive an invitation from Coventry University to submit a short written exercise. You will receive details about the exercise by 28thSeptember, and will be required to send your completed submission to the university by 4thOctober.

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, health, social sciences).
• Undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above in a relevant subject.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience (paid or voluntary) of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties, emotional distress, or psychosocial problems
• Experience working in NHS or primary care.
• Ability and commitment successfully complete training alongside clinical work.
• Ability to reflect and learn

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the PWP role.
• Communication and Relationship building

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility,

At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re‑check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary.

Please note that all new starters to the trustare subject to a probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.