Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the West Midlands is offering a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression Service. The post-holder will undertake a training program while providing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based interventions for clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The role requires significant experience with mental health clients and relevant qualifications such as a degree or advanced level GCEs. Applicants must have the ability to work across various locations and uphold equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of at least one year working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem.
• Qualifications suitable to their level of study.

Responsibilities

• Attend teaching sessions and provide clinical practice for low intensity treatment.
• Offer assessment and treatment to patients with common mental health problems.
• Travel across the Shropshire locality as needed.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

2 Advanced Level GCEs

Job description

Overview

This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression (NHSTTAD) Service. The post-holder will work within the NHSTTAD service providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The programme of learning is delivered jointly between Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and Birmingham Newman University.

Responsibilities

• Attend a minimum of 1 day of teaching per week, undertake 1 day of self-directed study, and provide 3 days of clinical practice per week offering assessment and low intensity treatment to patients presenting with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
• Receive appropriate support throughout the training journey.
• Work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and uphold equal opportunities.
• Work across the Shropshire locality and be able to travel.

Qualifications and requirements

• Qualifications suitable to their level of study:
• Postgraduate Certificate (M Level) route: A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent (e.g., Registered Nurses and AHPs).
• Graduate Certificate route: 2 Advanced Level GCEs (A-C) or equivalent (e.g., B-tec, GNVQ, NVQ Level 3 and 4).
• Relevant clinical experience necessary for practice: Significant experience of at least one year working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem in voluntary or paid positions.

Application process and timelines

Dates for your diary: Application: Complete the NHS service application form for the vacancy before the deadline – note we are likely to close this position early due to high numbers of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible.

Shortlisted applicants will: attend suitability screening with the university on Thursday 26th October. Successful applicants following screening will be invited to a workplace interview week commencing 10th November. Applicants who are successful in both screening and the workplace interview must be able to begin their role in service on 26th January 2026 and at university on 4th February 2026. Please save these dates to your diary.