Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Derbyshire

Vita Health Group Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Flexible working

Award-winning employer

Job summary

Vita Health Group Ltd is recruiting Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join the Derbyshire TT service. The role combines Low Intensity clinical delivery with a university-validated training programme led by De Montfort University, starting March 2027.

The position is a 12-month fixed-term training post with the potential for a permanent PWP role on successful completion, supported by supervisors and a collaborative learning environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or evidence of Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5 minimum.
• Evidence of at least one year's experience of working with people with mental health problems.
• Ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or equivalent.
• Flexible and able to provide out of hours clinics as required by service needs.
• Willingness to travel.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide Low Intensity interventions as part of Talking Therapies service.
• Undertake Post Graduate Certificate with De Montfort University starting March 2027.
• Split time: 3 days university, 2 days clinical delivery (remote & face-to-face).
• Supervised by experienced supervisors to support study and clinical work.
• Fixed-term role for 12 months; potential to apply for permanent post after training.

Skills

Study while working

Travel willingness

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Mental health experience

Nursing/social/psychology training

Education

RFQ Level 5 minimum

Job description

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Derbyshire

To work for an award-winning specialist healthcare company that is dedicated on improving and delivering services rather than delivering the same for less?

Outstanding personal development and CPD opportunities?

Flexibility that enables you to balance your work life and personal commitments?

If you answered yes to the above Vita Health Group is your perfect next employer!

Company: Vita Health Group Ltd Salary: £27,872 to £27,872 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Derbyshire, DE1 1BS Job type: Temporary Posting date: 11 Nov 2026 Closing date: 26 Nov 2026

The Role:

We have several opportunities to recruit enthusiastic and committed Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (Trainee PWPs) to join our Talking Therapies (TT) service operating across Derbyshire.

In this role, you will provide Low Intensity interventions whilst undertaking the Post Graduate Certificate delivered face to face by De Montfort University commencing in March 2027. This training post will equip you to provide Step 2 Guided Self-Help Low Intensity Interventions to clients with a range of common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression in primary care, for which CBT interventions are demonstrated to be clinically effective. You will study at university for 3 days per week and 2 days will be spent on clinical delivery in the service. These will consist of both remote & face to face learning and working.

You will be joining a motivated workforce and will be supported in the completion of both your academic study and clinical delivery by skilled and experienced supervisors.

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 PWP post and contribute to an experienced and innovative service.

Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5 minimum.
• Evidence of at least one year's experience of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem.
• Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or the equivalent.
• Flexible and able to provide out of hours clinics as required by service needs.
• Willingness to travel.
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion.
• Previous mental health experience.
• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, art therapy or within a psychological therapy, psychology or other health related undergraduate / post graduate degree.

Interview Process

• Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend remote interviews held on either w/c 7th or 14th December.
• The interview will consist of a 5 minute role play, tasks completion (task will be emailed to candidates prior to interview) and interview questions. This will be held jointly with De Montfort University.
• Interview panels will consist of a Vita Health Group Operational Team Manager, a Vita Health Group Clinical Supervisor and a representative from De Montfort University.

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:

• Applicants must be available to commence the role for VHG service induction (held remotely) on 8th-12th March. University induction will be held 15th-19th March in person, with teaching beginning at the university on 6th April. 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. Please also be advised that if you are successful in the role, you would be unable to complete another NHSE funded course within 2 years of completing the certificate in Low-Intensity Psychological Interventions (for example, CBT training).
• 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.
• If you are successful in being offered a role and you decide to terminate your employment during or at the end of your course, training fees may need to be repaid.

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

We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:

• 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.

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Additional information

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