Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner – Talking Therapies

West London NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Trainee PWPs to join their NHS Talking Therapies services. This rewarding full-time role offers a Band 4 NHS salary while you study, with training fees fully funded. Ideal candidates will help deliver structured psychological treatments, working closely with individuals facing mental health challenges. The position involves attending university part-time and working in community services, making a significant impact on the lives of those in need. Join a diverse team dedicated to promoting hope and wellbeing in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals facing psychological challenges.
• Ability to study at postgraduate level through prior education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver brief structured psychological treatments for anxiety and depression.
• Work collaboratively with patients and community partners.

Skills

Psychological Treatment Delivery

Interpersonal Skills

Guided Self-Help Techniques

Education

Postgraduate Certificate

Prior Degree Education

Job description

Please DO NOT apply to this advert directly. Instead, follow this link for application details via the University:

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

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role; candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Our NHS Talking Therapies services in Hounslow, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Ealing are recruiting Trainee PWPs as part of the access to Talking Therapies training programme.

This is a rewarding opportunity! You will receive a full-time Band 4 NHS salary while studying, and the training course fees are fully funded by the NHS.

The 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 the remaining 3 days.

We seek trainees who share the West London NHS Trust values: Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, and Caring, which guide our interactions with each other and our patients.

When applying, please nominate two of the three services—Hounslow, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Ealing—as your preferences. All application details are in the recruitment pack, which is essential reading for success.

Again, please DO NOT apply through this advert. Use the following link for application details via the university:

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

Additional details about the training course are attached.

You will help deliver brief structured psychological treatments, such as guided self-help, for individuals with anxiety and depression across the adult age range.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with people facing psychological, interpersonal, or social challenges, whether through employment or volunteer roles.

This course is a postgraduate certificate; applicants must demonstrate their ability to study at postgraduate level, either through prior degree education or academic equivalence.

We aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the diverse communities of London, particularly within the three boroughs we serve.

West London NHS Trust is among the UK's most diverse providers of mental health, community, and social care, with 3,982 staff caring for over 800,000 residents across Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Hounslow. Our services include community care, hospital treatment, clinics, and forensic units.

We are rated 'good' overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our commitment is to promote hope and wellbeing through collaborative work with patients, families, and community partners.

We are dedicated to ensuring our workforce reflects the community's diversity, including ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ status, and experience of mental illness.

For further information or informal visits, contact:

Name: Daniel Edwards
Job title: Project Manager, IAPT
Email: [e-mail]