Job summary
Join us, Be You - Train to Become a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Are you passionate about supporting people with their mental health? Would you like to train as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) within the top mental health trust in the north (NHS staff survey 2024)?
We are excited to offer a number of full-time Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) roles across our Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - NHS Talking Therapies teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, while working as part of a highly respected service that delivers evidence-based psychological support to people experiencing common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
You will be based in one of our local Talking Therapies teams (Bury, Tameside or Stockport), combining academic study with direct clinical experience. Upon successful completion of the course, and gained registration with the BACP or BPS, you will be eligible to apply for a permanentqualified Band 5 PWP position within our service (subject to vacancies and satisfactory performance).
Main duties of the job
As a Trainee PWP, you will combine academic study with supervised clinical practice while completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions. You will deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions to adults experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
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Completing assessments using standardised tools and evidence-based approaches.
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Providing guided self-help and psychoeducation via telephone, video, face-to-face and digital platforms.
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Managing a high-volume caseload in line with national IAPT guidelines.
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Keeping accurate and timely clinical records.
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Participating fully in university teaching days and completing required coursework.
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Engaging in regular supervision to support learning and ensure safe, effective care.
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Promoting a recovery-focused, person-centred approach with service users.
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Upholding the values of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Talking Therapies.
You will be supported by experienced clinicians and supervisors throughout your training, with responsibilities increasing as you progress.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description and person specification for further details about the requirements of the role.Please note that candidates are required to a hold degree-level qualification from a recognised institution.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description and person specification for further details about the requirements of the role.Please note that candidates are required to a hold degree-level qualification from a recognised institution.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications as defined by the University entry requirements. Degree (Lower Second or above) or equivalent level qualification. OR Evidence of relevant previous advanced study at Level 5 (such as a foundation degree, diploma of higher education, or higher national diploma) OR Relevant professional experience (who can demonstrate evidence of appropriate academic ability)
Desirable
- Psychology or other health-related undergraduate degree
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and / or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users who experience common mental health difficulties
- Experience of working in the local community
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Previous experience working as a Psychological Assistant in a Mental Health Service.
- Experience of computerised cognitive behavioural therapy
- Experience of group work
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits and employment systems
- Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding and other relevant legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to integrate training into practice
- Able to complete academic components of the course.
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff fromall disciplines
- o Must be capable of using initiative and working independently to agreed goals
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications as defined by the University entry requirements. Degree (Lower Second or above) or equivalent level qualification. OR Evidence of relevant previous advanced study at Level 5 (such as a foundation degree, diploma of higher education, or higher national diploma) OR Relevant professional experience (who can demonstrate evidence of appropriate academic ability)
Desirable
- Psychology or other health-related undergraduate degree
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and / or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users who experience common mental health difficulties
- Experience of working in the local community
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Previous experience working as a Psychological Assistant in a Mental Health Service.
- Experience of computerised cognitive behavioural therapy
- Experience of group work
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits and employment systems
- Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding and other relevant legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to integrate training into practice
- Able to complete academic components of the course.
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff fromall disciplines
- o Must be capable of using initiative and working independently to agreed goals
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
