Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is seeking individuals passionate about mental health to train as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. The role involves delivering evidence-based interventions for mental health conditions, supported by experienced professionals in a hybrid working model. Commitment to patient care and continual professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with mental health problems in healthcare or voluntary settings.
• Ability to complete a one-year academic training course.
• Skills to study at level 6 if pursuing a Graduate Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver step 2 CBT-based interventions for mild to moderate depression and anxiety.
• Screen patients for suitability for treatment.
• Provide support through supervision by qualified PWPs.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Administrative Skills

Education

Graduate Certificate or Postgraduate Certificate

Job description

Are you passionate about mental health? Are you a highly motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic person? Do you like working within a friendly, dedicated team providing treatment for people experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other common mental health conditions? Continued professional development training is available.

If yes, you may be interested in training to become a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) within an NHS Talking Therapies Service.

If you meet the following criteria, we would like to hear from you:

• You can study to be a PWP with us at one of two levels: a Graduate Certificate for those without an undergraduate degree but with the skills to study at level 6, or a Postgraduate Certificate for those who already have an undergraduate degree.
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems in healthcare or voluntary settings.
• The ability to complete a one-year academic training course with the University of Southampton.

Following training, you will need to apply for PWP accreditation with either the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

Interviews will be held in mid-July 2025. We may close the application process early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Trainee PWPs will learn to screen patients for suitability and deliver step 2 CBT-based interventions for mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Interventions will be via telephone, video, digital platforms, psychoeducational courses, and in-person sessions.

Support will be provided by qualified and senior PWPs through supervision, as well as by University of Southampton tutors via lectures, workshops, and online learning to develop clinical skills and meet academic requirements.

The role focuses on delivering evidence-based low-intensity psychological interventions with an emphasis on excellent patient care. The role is demanding but rewarding, requiring enthusiasm, good administrative, time management, and communication skills.

Our service operates on a hybrid model, including face-to-face, base, and home working, with availability in evenings and weekends.

Dorset HealthCare aims to empower individuals through outstanding healthcare services. We are a forward-thinking Trust rated 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019, serving a population of nearly 800,000 across diverse communities.

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can be authentic and thrive. Join our team to challenge yourself, develop your career, and contribute to our mission of continuous improvement through compassion and expertise.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Ben Watters & Ruosi Etherden
Job titles: Assessment & Low Intensity PWP Leads
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]