Trainee Psychological Well-being Practitioner

Go back Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Trainee Psychological Well-being Practitioner Closing date: 07 December 2025 ***Please note: the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date if a large volume of applications are received. *** Interviews dates will be week commencing 15th December '26. University course will start on Feb 23rd 2026. We will be unable to offer alternative interview dates. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is an established provider of the national programme for Talking Therapies. The service provides stepped care treatment for people with mild, moderate and severe common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to join NHS Cambridge and Peterborough Talking Therapies on a permanent contract at various bases across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Locations will be decided based on Service need. Main duties of the job *This post requires a combination of office based and working from home days* Trainees will be undertaking around 2 days per week at University for the duration of their training course, which will be at University of Reading. The remaining 3 days per week will be based at work undertaking a clinical caseload. Trainees will also be expected to attend work on days when University breaks. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a high level qualification in mental health and start of career in the Talking Therapies Programme. Please note this post will be regraded to band 5 on successful completion of the training course and it will be expected you apply for accreditation as a PWP within three months of qualification. About us Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities. Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To attend PWP training course in line with post requirements. Ensure clinical interventions are implemented in line with the latest NICE guidelines for psychological interventions. To work with team members to ensure that protocols and arrangements are in place and adhered to, so that clients are stepped up and down to and from the service as required. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the clinical activity of the service. This will involve holding a clinical caseload and working within NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Talking Therapies standards. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess and support people with a common mental health problem. Make decisions on the suitability of referrals adhering to the service protocols and guidelines. Please consider carefully reviewing both the job description and person specification before applying or contacting for further details. Person Specification Education / Qualifications A degree / registered qualification in health care in psychology, nursing, social work, allied health professional, i.e., a qualification that will confer eligibility for Higher Education Degree or MSc as a PWP. Degree in psychology Have knowledge / relevant experience in other therapy modalities that are relevant to practice as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (e.g. solution focussed therapy, supervision training) Experience Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem and delivering step 2 interventions Experience of the application of psychological interventions in different contexts Experience of working in mental health services where multi disciplinary working was embraced as part of service delivery. Demonstrates an understanding national NHS Talking Therapies and how it links to governmental objectives. Knowledge and practice of delivering step 2 interventions and stepped care procedures Awareness of the theory and practice of psychological therapies Physical Requirements Sitting for prolonged periods Manage prolonged use of display screen equipment Other Ability to work within a team fostering good working relationships Willingness to be flexible and adaptable 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. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr