Job summary
Do you want to join one
of our innovative services which delivers high quality assessments and treatments
to people with common mental health problems?
Do
you want to be part of a team described by its current staff as supportive, excellent,
and amazing?
If
the answer to these questions is yes, this post could be for you.
This
exciting opportunity is for someone with experience of delivering psychological
interventions with adults or in possession of a health-related degree to become
part of the Talking Therapies workforce and deliver low intensity support to
people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must be available to commence the Low Intensity Psychological Therapies PG Cert at Newcastle University on Monday 13th October 2025and will be expected to deliver interventions in a developing primary care setting and play a part in the effective development and operation of the whole of the service. Regular supervision is an important aspect of the work of the service.
PWP Trainees will be expected to have:
- A commitment to a holistic model of mental health and working with partners to address client need.
- Develop experience of working with people who experience mental health problems especially depression and anxiety.
- Develop skills in assessment and interventions for clients and consultation and supervision with primary care colleagues.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post
holder(s) will be part of South Tyneside Lifecycle Service, which incorporates
Talking Therapies. They will work with adults who have a range of common mental
health problems in primary care providing high volume low intensity
interventions in a training capacity. They will use traditional and innovative
treatment methods.
The post
holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages,
using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities.
To meet
targets set nationally and locally for access, recovery and waiting times in
line with trainee PWP expectations.
Once
qualified (verification agreed) the Trainee PWP post will be upgraded to a Band
5.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post
holder(s) will be part of South Tyneside Lifecycle Service, which incorporates
Talking Therapies. They will work with adults who have a range of common mental
health problems in primary care providing high volume low intensity
interventions in a training capacity. They will use traditional and innovative
treatment methods.
The post
holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages,
using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities.
To meet
targets set nationally and locally for access, recovery and waiting times in
line with trainee PWP expectations.
Once
qualified (verification agreed) the Trainee PWP post will be upgraded to a Band
5.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Evidence of working in the local community.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Desirable
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
- Fluent in languages other than English.
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Computer literate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
Desirable
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health Education or Foundation degree. Willingness to undertake training on the PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Diploma in Low Intensity Therapy).
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Evidence of working in the local community.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Desirable
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
- Fluent in languages other than English.
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Computer literate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
Desirable
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health Education or Foundation degree. Willingness to undertake training on the PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Diploma in Low Intensity Therapy).
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre
Prince Edward Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 8PS
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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