Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Nottinghamshire

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical CPD webinars

Mentoring, secondments & management培训

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Well-being and mental health支持

Permanent post opportunity afterqualif

Job summary

Vita Health Group's Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies service offers a 12-month fixed-term training post for trainees pursuing the PGCert/Cert Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at the University of Lincoln starting March 2027. Trainees deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions under experienced supervision in a mixed clinical and academic setting.

The role includes some remote work, time in a Nottingham office, and mandatory weekly university training sessions, with potential for a

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths or Statistics
• A level or Level 3 equivalent, or 2:2 degree or above
• If English is not your first language: IELTS 7.5 overall (no element below 7.0) or CELE pass with high distinction
• At least one year's experience in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties
• DBS check required for appointment
• Right to work in the UK without restriction and Home Fee status

Responsibilities

• Deliver low intensity CBT-based interventions to clients with anxiety and depression
• Complete the PGCert/Cert Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
• Attend mandatory face-to-face university training once a week
• Provide out of hours clinics, including a late shift
• Work from a Nottingham office for part of the week with some remote clinical work
• Develop clinical skills with supervisors and the wider team

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Learning mindset

Work under pressure

Administrative skills

Academic level 6

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

A level or Level 3 or 2:2 degree

English language proficiency (IELTS/CELE)

Job description

A 12-month fixed-term training post in Vita Health Group's Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies service, for trainees studying the PGCert/Cert Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at the University of Lincoln from March 2027. Trainees deliver low intensity CBT-based interventions for common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, with experienced supervisors supporting both study and clinical work. Each week splits four clinical days and one day of in-person university training, with some remote clinical work and a requirement to attend a Nottingham office.

What the job involves

• Deliver low intensity CBT-based interventions to clients with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression
• Complete the PGCert/Cert Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at the University of Lincoln alongside clinical practice
• Attend face-to-face university training one day a week, with attendance at all sessions mandatory
• Provide out of hours clinics, including a late shift, as service needs require
• Work from a Nottingham office for part of the week, with some remote clinical working
• Develop clinical skills with the support of experienced supervisors and the wider team

What’s required

Qualifications

• At least three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Maths or Statistics
• Passed A level or Level 3 equivalent (undergraduate route), or a 2:2 degree or above (postgraduate route; a 3rd may be considered for undergraduate)
• If English is not your first language: IELTS 7.5 overall (no element below 7.0) within two years of admission, PTE Academic 73 (minimum 67), or CELE pass with high distinction

Experience

• At least one year's working experience in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties

Skills & knowledge

• Interpersonal skills to engage patients and colleagues and build working alliances
• Openness to learning new knowledge and skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent administrative and time management skills
• Ability to perform at academic Level 6

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check required for appointment
• Right to work in the UK without restriction and Home Fee status
• Not completed an NHS-funded psychological professions training programme in the last two years

Other

• Flexibility to provide out of hours clinics, including one late shift from 12pm to 8pm
• Awareness of and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Supporting statement of up to 1,000 words, plus a 1,000-word report if shortlisted on the undergraduate route
• Availability for a Teams interview on 1, 2, 7 or 8 December 2026 and to start w/c 1 March 2027

What’s offered

• Clinical CPD webinars and development initiatives
• Mentoring, secondments and management training
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Well-being and mental health support
• Possible opportunity to apply for a permanent post after qualifying
• Essential equipment provided