Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Vita Health Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (training post)

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Vita Health Group is recruiting for Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join the Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies service, starting March 2027. The programme combines Low Intensity CBT practice with a PGCert/Cert through the University of Lincoln, delivering evidence-based care to clients with anxiety and depression.

You will work within a motivated team, supported by supervisors, balancing clinical delivery with academic study, typically 4 days of practice and 1 day of university

Qualifications

• Essential criteria include undergraduate practice certificate and postgraduate certificate.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Flexibility to provide out-of-hours clinics (one late shift 12-8pm).
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion and ability to engage with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide Low Intensity CBT-based interventions as part of training.
• Complete PGCert/Cert Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with University of Lincoln.
• Attend 4 days of clinical practice and 1 day at university each week.
• Attend the Nottingham offices as required for part of the week; some remote working.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Out of hours availability

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

Undergraduate Practice Certificate

Postgraduate Certificate

Good degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Have you considered training in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and getting paid to make a real difference?

If so, our Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner programme could be the role for you!

Here at Vita Health Group, we support each of our trainees to become confident, patient-focused clinicians. We work with you to develop your clinical skills throughout your course, celebrating your successes and encouraging your professional development.

Getting to know Us

As we continue to develop and enhance NHS Talking Therapies across Nottinghamshire, we are seeking talented and forward-thinking clinicians to help shape our future and contribute to high-quality patient care.

The Role

We're excited to offer places for aspiring Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to join our Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies service as Trainee PWPs, commencing with the March 2027 cohort at the University of Lincoln.

In this role, you will provide Low Intensity CBT-based interventions whilst undertaking the PGCert/Cert Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner delivered by the University of Lincoln commencing in March 2027. This training post will equip you with the skills and knowledge to provide evidence-based treatment to clients with a range of common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.

You will be joining a motivated team of mental health professionals and experienced supervisors, who will support you to complete both your academic study and your clinical delivery.

A typical working week includes 4 days of clinical practice with the service and 1 day attending university. University days will consist of face to face training so you must be able to attend in person each week.

Whilst your clinical practice is likely to include some remote working, you will be required to attend one of the Nottingham offices for part of the week.

This is a fixed term role for 12 months.

After completing the training and becoming a qualified PWP, there may be an opportunity to apply for a permanent post and contribute to an experienced and innovative service.

This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Getting to know you

The University of Lincoln offers two levels of academic training, either Undergraduate or Postgraduate, which is based on your previous level of study. Typically, for the undergraduate route you will have studied to Level 5, however, those with Level 3 or Level 4 study may be considered. If you have studied at Level 3 or Level 4 you will need to be able to demonstrate your ability to work at Level 5 by completing an academic task set by the university, which will be reviewed by the Programme Team. For information regarding the levels of study, please see https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels

Course teaching takes place both online and face-to-face, and attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Teaching takes place between 9.30 and 4.30, and 50% will be face-to-face at the University of Lincoln. Applicants must be able to commit to attending this.

Essential Criteria: Undergraduate Practice Certificate

• At least three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English and Maths or Statistics.
• Minimum of 1 passed A level study required or equivalent Level 3 qualifications may also be considered.
• Ability to perform at academic Level 6
• Evidence of at least one year's working experience in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties
• Evidence of interpersonal skills to engage and develop working alliances with colleagues and patients
• Evidence of an openness to learning new knowledge and skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent administrative and time management skills
• Flexibility and be able to provide out of hours clinics as required by service needs (one late shift of 12-8pm required)
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion

Essential Criteria: Postgraduate Certificate

• Good degree (2:2 or above although candidates with a 3rd may be considered for the Undergraduate route)
• Evidence of at least one year's working experience in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties
• Evidence of interpersonal skills to engage and develop working alliances with colleagues and patients
• Evidence of an openness to learning new knowledge and skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent administrative and time management skillsFlexibility and be able to provide out of hours clinics as required by service needs (one late shift of 12-8pm required).
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion

Participants may not necessarily possess previous clinical or professional expertise in mental health and can undertake academic assessments at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, depending on their prior academic attainment.

Other Requirements:

• Please provide a supporting statement (1000 word maximum) outlining why you are applying for the TPWP role, outlining your skillset and how you will transfer these skills into the TPWP role.
• All shortlisted undergraduate candidates are required to submit a 1,000 word short report, addressing a question set by the programme team at the University of Lincoln. Candidates for the Level 6 programme will be required to pass this report at the undergraduate pass standard [40%].
• Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to have a recognised English language qualification achieved no more than two years prior to admission: A British Council IELTS overall minimum score of 7.5 with no element below 7.0, achieved no more than two years prior to admission. Pearson Test of English Academic 73 (minimum 67). CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass with High Distinction".

Please note:

• Following shortlisting week commencing 2nd November, shortlisted applicants must be available to attend a Teams interview held 1st, 2nd, 7th or 8th December 2026. The interview will include competency-based questions and a short role play, given at the time. The interview panel will consist of a representative from the University of Lincoln, a representative from the VHG Notts operational team and a representative from the VHG Notts clinical team.
• Applicants must be available to commence the role for in service induction (held remotely) w/c 1st March 2027 with University online welcome on 3rd March 2027 and course start date of Monday 8th March 2027. All essential equipment will be provided.
• A Disclosure and Barring check (DBS, formerly CRB) will be required by the service for appointment to post.
• Applicants who have completed an NHS-funded psychological professions training programme within the last two years are not eligible to apply.
• Only those with the right to work in the UK without restriction and eligible for Home Fee status can be recruited. These rules are set by the UK government and cannot be changed by individual universities or the NHS.

About Us

As part of Spire Healthcare, we’re proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics.

Working here

• Supportive teams and managers
• A positive and inclusive culture
• Strong well-being and mental health support
• Trust, autonomy and flexibility

We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively support a range of initiatives including Disability Confident Leader, positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives, Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status, and Menopause Friendly accreditation.

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