Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (NHS Training)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Flexible working

Greener NHS initiative

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board seeks a trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for the Stoke NHS Talking Therapies Service. The role trains to deliver low intensity interventions to common mental health problems within primary care, under supervision and academic support.

The programme starts with induction in January 2027, followed by the PWP course funded by the Trust. Band 4 salary £28,392–£31,157, full-time 37.5 hours.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Maths and English as minimum requirements.
• Psychology degree or equivalent; evidence of mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes patient-centred interviews to identify change or recovery goals and assess risk.
• Prepare and present clinical information for patients to supervisors to ensure safe practice.
• Maintain standards of practice and stay updated with relevant guidelines.

Skills

Level 2 Maths

Level 2 English

Psychology Degree

Education

Psychology Degree or equivalent

Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem

Job description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board seeks a trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for the Stoke NHS Talking Therapies Service. The role trains to deliver low intensity interventions to common mental health problems within primary care, under supervision and academic support.

The programme starts with induction in January 2027, followed by the PWP course funded by the Trust. Band 4 salary £28,392–£31,157, full-time 37.5 hours.