Trainee PWP — Hybrid CBT Training

NHS Jobs; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive teams and managers

Positive and inclusive culture

Well-being and mental health support

Trust, autonomy and flexibility

Career progression and CPD initiatives

Job summary

Vita Health Group seeks enthusiastic Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join our Talking Therapies team across Bristol and BNSSG. In this fixed-term 12-month role you will deliver Low Int CBT-based interventions while undertaking the Post-Graduate Certificate with the University of Exeter starting on 1 March 2027.

The role combines clinical practice (3 days per week) with university study (2 days) in hybrid settings, with some remote work and BNSSG office attendance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or evidence of Level 6 study.
• At least 1 year working experience in settings with mental health exposure.
• IT literate; flexible and able to provide out-of-hours appointments (one late shift 12-8pm required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Desirable: experience of telephone working.
• Applicants must submit a personal statement outlining reasons for applying and summarising relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Low Int CBT-based interventions.
• Undertake Post-Graduate Certificate with University of Exeter starting 1 March 2027.
• Role involves 3 days/week clinical practice and 2 days/week university study (hybrid delivery).
• Attend university days in Bristol or Exeter; some remote work with BNSSG office attendance twice weekly as required.
• Complete DBS check for appointment.
• Ensure eligibility to work in the UK and Home Fee status.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT literacy

Flexibility

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Telephone work

Education

Undergraduate degree

Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 6

Job description

Vita Health Group seeks enthusiastic Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join our Talking Therapies team across Bristol and BNSSG. In this fixed-term 12-month role you will deliver Low Int CBT-based interventions while undertaking the Post-Graduate Certificate with the University of Exeter starting on 1 March 2027.

The role combines clinical practice (3 days per week) with university study (2 days) in hybrid settings, with some remote work and BNSSG office attendance.