Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Bristol

NHS Jobs; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive teams and managers

Positive and inclusive culture

Well-being and mental health support

Trust, autonomy and flexibility

Career progression and CPD initiatives

Job summary

Vita Health Group seeks enthusiastic Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join our Talking Therapies team across Bristol and BNSSG. In this fixed-term 12-month role you will deliver Low Int CBT-based interventions while undertaking the Post-Graduate Certificate with the University of Exeter starting on 1 March 2027.

The role combines clinical practice (3 days per week) with university study (2 days) in hybrid settings, with some remote work and BNSSG office attendance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or evidence of Level 6 study.
• At least 1 year working experience in settings with mental health exposure.
• IT literate; flexible and able to provide out-of-hours appointments (one late shift 12-8pm required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Desirable: experience of telephone working.
• Applicants must submit a personal statement outlining reasons for applying and summarising relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Low Int CBT-based interventions.
• Undertake Post-Graduate Certificate with University of Exeter starting 1 March 2027.
• Role involves 3 days/week clinical practice and 2 days/week university study (hybrid delivery).
• Attend university days in Bristol or Exeter; some remote work with BNSSG office attendance twice weekly as required.
• Complete DBS check for appointment.
• Ensure eligibility to work in the UK and Home Fee status.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT literacy

Flexibility

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Telephone work

Education

Undergraduate degree

Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 6

Job description

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Bristol

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. We have several opportunities for enthusiastic and committed Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (Trainee PWPs) to join our expanding Talking Therapies service operating across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Getting to know Us

Hello! We are Vita Health Group we are the lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG), providing vital mental health support to clients within the practice area. We are super proud of the work we do at Step 2 and see the life-changing impact of our practice every single day! We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision and rich CPD.

The Role

In this role, you will provide Low Intensity CBT-based interventions whilst undertaking the Post-Graduate Certified delivered by the University of Exeter commencing on 1st 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, for which CBT interventions are demonstrated to be clinically effective. 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. 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. The role typically comprises 3 days per week undertaking clinical practice with the service and 2 days per week attending university. University days will be hybrid training of a combination of remote and face-to-face teaching in a Bristol or Exeter-based location (yet to be determined). Work with the service will likely include remote working but attendance at one of the BNSSG offices will be required at least twice a week. This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Getting to know you

• Essential: Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 6
• At least one years working experience in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties which can include voluntary work
• IT literate intermediate level minimum Flexibility and be able to provide out of hours appointments as required by service needs (one late shift of 12-8pm required on Mondays or Tuesdays)
• Evidence of interpersonal skills to engage and develop working alliances with colleagues and patients
• Evidence of an openness to learning new knowledge and skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion
• Desirable: Experience of telephone working
• Other Requirements: Applicants must submit a personal statement as part of their application, outlining the reasons for applying and summarising their relevant experience.

Please note: Following shortlisting w/c 26th October, shortlisted applicants must be available to attend a Teams interview held weeks commencing 16th and 23rd November 2026. The interview will include a presentation, the content of which will be given in advance. The interview panel will consist of a representative from the University of Exeter, a representative from the VHG BNSSG operational team and a representative from the VHG BNSSG clinical team.

Applicants must be available to commence an induction with VHG on 1st March 2027 and at the university on 9th March 2027. All essential equipment will be provided.

Applicants must be available to attend all university days on a weekly basis from the 9th March 2027 - see attached university documents.

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, were 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 further details here

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
• Menopause Friendly accreditation

Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group. If you need any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process we will be happy to help - please get in touch at [e-mail]

Additional information

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage. Your application data is handled securely in accordance to UK GDPR guidelines. We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.