Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Talking Therapies

TouchConsult; Devizes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS provider is seeking a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to deliver psychological treatments for patients with anxiety and depression. This full-time, fixed-term position offers a Band 4 NHS salary while studying, with all training fees covered. Candidates must have the ability to study at undergraduate level and possess minimum level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. Supportive workplace with a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience with people who have mental health issues.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver brief psychological treatments like guided self-help.
• Support individuals with anxiety and depression.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to evaluate and make decisions

Education

Evidence of ability to study at undergraduate level or equivalent

Minimum level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions for Common Mental Health Problems PG Cert | Prospective Students Graduate - UCL - University College London

Our NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) services in Hounslow and Ealing are recruiting Trainee PWPs as part of the access to Talking Therapies training programme. This is a full time Band 4 NHS salary position while you study, with training course fees fully funded by the NHS. PWP training is provided by University College London (UCL) and is full time. You will be employed and paid by us, attending university 2 days per week and working in one of our services for the remaining 3 days. We aim to recruit a workforce representative of the diverse local London population across the three boroughs we cover.

How to apply

Please nominate Hounslow and Ealing services as your preferences for training. All details about the application process are set out in the recruitment pack. This information is essential reading for successful applications. For details about how to apply via the university, see: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught-degrees/low-intensity-cognitive-behavioural-interventions-common-mental-health-problems-pg

Main duties

Responsibilities include delivering brief structured supported psychological treatments, such as guided self-help, for people with anxiety and depression across the adult age range.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or the equivalent (foundation degree) or successful study at level 5
• Minimum level 2 in English and Maths

• Experience

• Work or volunteer experience with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• Computer literate

• Skills & Competencies

• Ability to integrate information; make evaluations, formulations and decisions
• Organisation and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional information

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years (including adult dependants). Guidance: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Details

• Date posted: 10 September 2025
• Band: 4
• Salary: £32,199 to £34,876 per year plus Higher Cost Allowance
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: IAPT services, W13 8RA

Employer details

Employer: West London NHS Trust
Address: IAPT services, IAPT, W13 8RA
Website: https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk