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Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ £28,392 – £31,157 a year Fixed-Term Posted 1 September 2026 Apply by 28 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

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Welcome! Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin NHS Talking Therapies is a busy caring team consisting of Administration staff, PWPs, CBT Practitioners, and Counsellors.

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners are employed on one-year fixed term training contract that is high pressured, involving a clinical placement during which you will manage a high-volume caseload of low intensity service users. You will additionally undertake the Postgraduate Certificate at Newman University, meeting academic deadlines. In addition to clinical contact, the role will include data collection, data management, analysis and note writing. Trainees are expected to progress to work with a high degree of autonomy, with high volume caseloads including individual and group work; this may include telephone sessions, video consultation, and face-to-face clinical work.

On successful completion on the course a permanent contract would be offered.

If you are a highly organised and motivated individual with a commitment to the NHS and patient care, then we would welcome your application to study for the professional role of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.

Successful candidates will be trained to deliver Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, which are the cornerstone of NHS Talking Therapies Services (formally known as IAPT).

Main duties of the job

Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.

Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.

Undertake patient-centred assessments to identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or step-up the person's treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.

Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per anum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-LBG-26-8231491

Job locations

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS Talking Therapies Services

Severn Fields Health Village, Sundorne Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression (NHSTTAD) Service. The post-holder will work within the NHSTTAD service providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

The programme of learning is delivered by Newman University and if successful the post holder will be required to attend a minimum of 1 day teaching, undertake 1 day of self-directed study and provide 3 days of clinical practice per week offering assessment and low intensity treatment to patients presenting with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. The postholder will receive appropriate support throughout their training journey.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities. The postholder will work across the Shropshire locality and therefore must be able to travel.

When completing your application please be as accurate as possible and provide up-to-date information and reference details in order that your application can be processed in a timely manner.

Successful applicants will hold:

1. Postgraduate Certificate route (M level 7): A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent (e.g. Registered Nurses and AHPs)

or

Graduate Certificate route (H Level 6): 2 Advanced Level GCEs or equivalent (e.g. B-Tec, GNVQ, NVQ Level 3 and 4)

2. Relevant experience necessary for clinical practice

  • Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details.

Dates for your diary:

The closing date for this post is Monday 28th September 2026, but this may close sooner.

Candidates are who shortlisted will be invited to the university academic screening. You must attend this screening in order to be considered for the workplace interview. Dates are being confirmed but will be one of the following:

  • Thursday 22nd October
  • Friday 23rd October
  • Thursday 29th October

Successful applicants following the screening will then be invited to a workplace interview which will be scheduled on the week beginning 16th November 2026.

Applicants who are successful in both university screening and the workplace interview must be able to begin their role in the service on Monday 25th January 2027 and at university on Wednesday 3rd February 2027.

Should you require any further information regarding this vacancy or the application process, please contact Lizzie Alcock (Team Lead)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or the equivalent Or degree in a relevant subject Or Previous experience of working in mental health or experience of a setting where they are likely to be exposed to people at increased risk of experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy. Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.

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

Skills

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. Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

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

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to attend a one day per week course
  • Able to complete academic components of the course

Knowledge

Essential

  • High level of enthusiasm and motivation
  • 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
  • Recourse to public funds.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS Talking Therapies Services

Severn Fields Health Village, Sundorne Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk

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