Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Darlaston is seeking Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. Candidates will work within a clinical workforce, focusing on mental health services. Applicants should possess good interpersonal skills, experience in mental health settings, and willingness to follow a structured educational programme. This role offers a unique pathway for those passionate about mental health careers.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Employee support networks

Qualifications

• One year of experience with mental health clients.
• Ability to study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5 or 6.

Responsibilities

• Attend university teaching days weekly.
• Work with Walsall Talking Therapies Service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work inclusively

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Candidates must submit a 500 words assignment explaining "how can psychological practitioners ensure they are working inclusively with patients from diverse backgrounds.?"

Your submission will be evaluated according to the following criteria: Knowledge and understanding of key issues (10 marks); Presentation and ability to convey ideas coherently (10 marks); Spelling, grammar and punctuation (5 marks). The written exercise should be submitted by the candidate with their application as part of their supporting statement.

Application and Interview Process

• We will seek your consent to forward details to the training provider if successfully shortlisted. We will contact you via email.
• Interviews are likely to be held on 04/05th November 2025.
• We are looking to recruit Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners within Walsall Talking Therapies Service to work in a well established clinical workforce of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and High Intensity Psychological Therapy Practitioners.
• This role is looking for enthusiastic and passionate individuals looking to further their career in the mental health sector.

Essential criteria

• For postgraduate programmes: undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 6; OR For undergraduate programmes: Evidence of ability to study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5.
• At least one year's experience in settings working directly with clients presenting with mental health difficulties, which can be through paid, voluntary, or through expertise gained by experience of supporting persons with mental health difficulties.
• Availability to attend all university teaching days weekly, and to attend practice placement with Walsall Talking Therapies Service on the remaining days in accordance with the programme timetable.
• Applicants should demonstrate evidence of good interpersonal skills, and openness to learn new skills and knowledge.

About the Trust and Service

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. Across the whole of the region we provide:

• Adult and older adult mental health services
• Specialist learning disability services
• Mental health services for children and young people
• Community healthcare services for children, young people and families in Dudley

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, with the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We currently employ over 4,000 people and, like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Whatever your role, working in an NHS Foundation Trust, like ours, is a demanding and extremely rewarding experience. Our Trust vision is to improve health and wellbeing for everyone, especially our colleagues to achieve the best possible work/life balance. We proudly offer supportive, inclusive and family friendly employment and flexible working policies. We have a wide range of professional services and employee networks to help our colleagues be at their best and find support if they need it. To find more about our staff benefits, please visit our website: blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk.

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. Across the whole of the region we provide:

• Adult and older adult mental health services
• Specialist learning disability services
• Children and Adolescents Mental Health Services

Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and, like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

About the Service

Walsall Talking Therapies Service within the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) service to the local adult age population of Walsall. The service offers a number of evidence-based psychological interventions both at step 2 and step 3 as proposed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance. The service endeavours to offer the local population a full range of evidence-based psychological interventions, within a stepped care approach, to a high standard and quality.

The salary range quoted is as per NHS Agenda for Change pay structures. This is based on the number of years working directly within the NHS at the advertised pay band. Experience gained with other NHS Trusts will apply, but candidates without prior experience working direct for the NHS would normally be appointed at the lowest point unless they can demonstrate the equivalent experience and then be eligible for incremental increases in future years. Successful applicants for clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the national Care Certificate qualification and will be supported to attain this once in post. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities, providing opportunities for flexible working and is a non-smoking organisation. As a Trust we are passionate about Anti-Racism, Disability Inclusion, and LGBTQ+ Equality, and are committed to diversifying our staff team in all areas and at all levels of seniority to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. Therefore, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from people who belong to a minority or marginalised community, including from Black and Asian, Disabled (including hidden disabilities such as Neurodiversity, Mental Health, etc), or Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans or Queer (LGBTQ+) people. Furthermore, Disabled applicants have the option of requesting that their application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). Please indicate your intention to apply under the GIS in the relevant section of your application. Regardless of whether you participate in the scheme or have shared a disability, you will be provided the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments to the interview process at each stage of the recruitment process. Due to the nature of the work some posts may be subject to a Standard Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, through the Disclosure and Barring Service as stipulated under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences.