Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Everyturn Mental Health; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in the East Midlands offers a fully funded position to train as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. Successful candidates will gain clinical experience while studying at the University of Lincoln. The role includes mandatory attendance at university and a hybrid working model to engage with patients. This position is ideal for individuals with a degree in a relevant field and a passion for helping others in mental health settings.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Wellbeing Programme

Life assurance scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working positively with individuals in mental health.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritise objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend university for one day a week while gaining clinical experience.
• Follow a hybrid working model with in-person patient interactions.
• Meet academic and clinical commitments throughout the training programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Resilience

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in psychological or behavioural science

Job description

Are you driven to make a positive impact on people’s mental health using evidence based psychological therapies? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to train as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team here at Everyturn!

In this role, you’ll undertake a fully funded Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Post Graduate Certificate or a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner UniDip (depending on your previous level of study) through the University of Lincoln. You’ll spend 1 day a week (Wednesday) studying at the university, and have 1 study day a week, with the remainder of your time gaining clinical hours and practical experience in our service under the guidance of experienced clinicians.

Our experienced managers and supervisors will guide your development. We have an excellent track record of supporting trainees through the course and into qualified roles.

Required

The position is open to both undergraduates and postgraduates. For those without an undergraduate degree, you are required to have previously studied to Level 5 and be able to demonstrate your ability to work at Level 6 by completing an essay, which will be reviewed by the Programme Team. For information regarding the levels of study, please see:

Important: This advert covers opportunities within Everyturn Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Talking Therapy services.

Within your application, please clearly state whether you have a preference to work in Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire, or if you have no preference and are open to either location.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as is does not meet the requirements as set out by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

Please Note

• Planned service start date for these roles is 23rd February 2026. University induction is scheduled to take place on 4th March and the course begins 9th March 2026, where you are required to attend teaching Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for the first 2 weeks. A minimum of 50% of the course teaching is face‑to‑face, and you are required to attend this.
• This is a 12‑month full‑time training programme. Attendance at all University teaching days is mandatory.
• Applicants must be able to commit to both the academic and clinical components of the course.
• Upon successful completion of the course and meeting all criteria, you will progress into a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner role within our service.
• During your in‑service days you will follow a hybrid working model, with at least one day each week spent on‑site at one of our hubs/ community venues. This in‑person time provides valuable opportunities to build experience working face to face with patients, connect with colleagues, build your support network, and collaborate within a dynamic team environment.
• You will work Monday to Friday, with at least one 12pm‑8pm shift per week to help us meet the needs of our patients.

About You

• Degree educated, ideally in a related field (e.g. psychological or behavioural science) (for exceptions please see the above criteria)
• Proven track record of working positively with people who have experienced a mental ill health in a mental health setting.
• Highly resilient with the ability to meet the attendance and academic requirements of the course, whilst also working for our service.
• Are able to organise a high‑volume workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives.
• Able to work to required performance targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Highly resilient with the ability and desire to become a qualified PWP
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service and client need.

What We Offer In Return

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell day
• Enhanced pension
• Wagestream – ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
• Smartclinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
• Plus, many more great benefits on offer

Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQIA+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.

In order to streamline our recruitment process, once we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to expire vacancies, so please submit your application as soon as possible.