Trainee PWP, Nottinghamshire

Job description

Job responsibilities

When applying for this position, please be aware you could be hired by Everyturn or Vita Health Group as part of our NHS Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies partnership.

As a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with us, you will be fully supported to develop your clinical skills whilst you study for your Post Graduate Certificate.You will spend 1-2 days per week studying at the University of Lincoln, where you will be taught by experts to deliver evidence based psychological therapies for clients with anxiety and depression. The remaining days will be spent working with our skilled team of clinicians within our service, to develop your new skills and gain experience. During this time, you will deliver low intensity interventions and comprehensive psychological assessments to support our wide range of clients.

The course provided by the University is recognised for its high quality and we have a strong track record of successfully supporting our trainees through their studies. You will be guided by our highly knowledgeable and approachable managers. In addition, you will receive support to further develop your skills and career with access to a range of CPD opportunities.

You will be based in Nottingham and/or Nottinghamshire. This course is 12 months, starting in Septemberand attendance at all University teaching days is compulsory therefore it is essential that you can commit to this.You will work Mondays to Fridays, and must do at least one 12pm - 8pm shift.You will be recruited on a permanent contract and promoted to a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within our service on successful completion of the course and providing all other relevant criteria have been met.

About you

We would love to hear from you, if you possess the following:

• Degree educated, ideally in a related field (e.g. psychological or behavioral science)
• Evidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
• Highly resilient with the ability and desire to become a qualified PWP
• Able to work to required performance targets
• The ability to work flexibly to meet service and client need

What we offer in return

Both Vita Health Group and Everyturn offer fantastic employee benefits packages which can be discussed at interview and/or offer

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree educated, ideally in a related field (e.g. psychological or behavioral science)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Everyturn Mental Health

Address

2 Wood Street

Mansfield

Nottinghamshire

NG18 1QA

Employer's website

https://www.everyturn.org/careers-at-everyturn/ (Opens in a new tab)