Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

We have exciting opportunities for Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Talking Therapies service for Anxiety and Depression. We are passionate about delivering high quality psychological therapy for people in our community and supporting the wellbeing and clinical development of our staff.

The post is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies Programme. You will work within the service providing low intensity interventions at Step 2, whilst

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at RQF level 5 e.g. Foundation Degree, HND, Level 5 NVQ
• Experience of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem; work experience includes voluntary or paid work
• Evidence of working in Primary Care Services

Responsibilities

• Use current skills and develop those to provide Talking Therapies assessments and low intensity CBT interventions, using guided self help with NICE stepped care
• Deliver patient care by phone, face to face and video through Attend Anywhere
• Complete accurate assessment of risk to self and others; make onward referrals or signpost as needed
• Attend University days, complete assignments, and maintain online portfolio per University requirements
• Travel to various locations throughout the county for in-person treatment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CBT knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant undergraduate degree or evidence of Level 5

Tools

Attend Anywhere

Job description

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Band 4

Main area Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Train to Qualify. Following the training year there is no guarantee of a permanent qualified position.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (3 days practical in service, 2 days at University.) Job ref 201-26-793

Site Across County Town Various Salary £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 28/09/2026

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Care

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

We have exciting opportunities for Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Talking Therapies service for Anxiety and Depression. We are passionate about delivering high quality psychological therapy for people in our community and supporting the wellbeing and clinical development of our staff.

The post is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies Programme. You will work within the service providing low intensity interventions at Step 2, whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role at University of Exeter. The training post will equip trainee PWPs to provide a range of low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self- management interventions to patients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. They will attend all taught University and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within National Low Intensity curriculum, and work in the service using their newly-developed skills.

You will be providing IN PERSON treatment in Cornwall. Please use the PCN Map in the documents to specify in your supporting statement which area you could work (East/North, Mid, West). This would not be guaranteed and allocations will be made based on service need. Interviews will be held in Cornwall. You will need to bring your Level 2 Maths and English qualifications and your relevant Level 5 qualification. If this is not present, we cannot continue with the interview process.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will have strong interpersonal skills, an understanding of common mental health difficulties and how they present in primary care services, and must hold the relevant levels of academic study for the post.

As a Trainee PWP you will use your current skills and develop those to provide Talking Therapies assessments and low intensity evidence based CBT interventions, using the principles of guided self help in line with the NICE-recommended stepped care model. Patient care is delivered by phone, face to face and by video through the online platform Attend Anywhere.

In the role you will be required to complete accurate assessment of risk to self and others. You will provide patient centred care, collaboratively working with patients to support them with achieving their goals for therapy. You will also be required to make onward referrals or signpost patients to alternative services should Talking Therapies not be the appropriate service.

For your trainee role, your duties include attending to your academic responsibilities. You will be expected to attend all of your University days, follow the processes and guidance provided by the University, complete the assignments set, engage in additional reading and complete your online portfolio within the timeframes outlined by the University.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation.

Working for our organisation

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role and our service area map, please see ‘supporting documents’.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at RQF level 5 e.g. Foundation Degree, HND, Level 5 NVQ
• Evidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem; work experience includes voluntary or paid work (University stipulates at least 1 year's experience) which can be part time)
• Experience of working in Primary Care Services

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone skills

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Georgina Newbold Job title PWP Professional Lead Email address [e-mail] Additional information

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