Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner – IAPT Training

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Bracknell, Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave or more with NHS

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting 8 Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join Berkshire Talking Therapies. The role covers six localities within about 40 minutes of Bracknell and Reading, with a mix of University days and Service days.

You will undertake IAPT PWP training through the University of Reading and work towards the Postgraduate/Graduate Certificate in Evidence-based Psychological Treatments (IAPT Pathway) as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-volume low-intensity interventions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles for mild to moderate anxiety and depression
• Support individuals with long-term health conditions and employment issues alongside the employment support team
• Support a diverse patient population and facilitate group sessions
• Be based within Berkshire Talking Therapies as an employee while attending Reading University
• Complete and pass the IAPT PWP training and achieve the Postgraduate/Graduate Certificate in Evidence Based Psychological Treatments (IAPT Pathway)

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting 8 Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join Berkshire Talking Therapies. The role covers six localities within about 40 minutes of Bracknell and Reading, with a mix of University days and Service days.

You will undertake IAPT PWP training through the University of Reading and work towards the Postgraduate/Graduate Certificate in Evidence-based Psychological Treatments (IAPT Pathway) as part of the role.