About this role
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 Aston 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
This exciting role has been developed to support patient care and NHS service delivery. It is for this reason that the training and salary are being supported with public funds and we would ask you to apply to only one Trust and one Higher Education Institution (HEI). Multiple applications can disrupt service delivery and undermine clinical delivery and patient care.
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).
The programme of learning is delivered jointly between Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) and Aston University. 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.
In addition to your application for employment you will be required to complete a PGCertLIPI academic screening form. As part of this screening process, you will need to supply an academic reference and award certificates (including transcripts). Please see the timeline for all elements of process below.
When completing your application and screening forms, please be as accurate as possible. Be sure to provide up-to-date information and reference details in order that your application can be approved and processed in a timely manner. We would remind you only to apply to one Trust and one HEI. Multiple applications can disrupt service delivery and undermine clinical delivery and patient care.
Successful applicants will hold:
Qualifications suitable to their level of study Postgraduate Certificate (M Level) qualification route
A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent (e.g., Registered Nurses and AHPs).
Graduate Certificate route
2 Advanced Level GCEs (A-C) or equivalent (e.g., B-tec, GNVQ, NVQ Level 3 and 4).
Relevant experience necessary for clinical practice Significant experience of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details.
The Timeline
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You should:
1st June 2026: Submit PGCertLIPI academic screening form
Submit academic award certificates (including transcripts) to [email protected]
Arrange for your referee to submit their academic reference to [email protected]
16th June 2026: Attend suitability screening
3. After 30th June 2026, attend an interview with service
Attend in-person interview
Please save these dates to your diary.
Should you require any further information regarding this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sam Torney or Rajni Chanian at [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of ability to study at year 1 undergraduate level (level 4 Cert/Dip) Evidence of ability to study at year 1 undergraduate level AND work or lived experience of MH Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree or higher
Skills and Competencies Essential
Computer literate and good communication skills Carried out training to inform practice / good common factor skills Training in to practice discussed. Use of clinical risk assessment in score of practice. Excellent communication skills
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of how anxiety and depression present at Primary Care knowledge of NHS talking therapies, how anxiety and depression present in primary care Discussion of evidence base, knowledge of anxiety and depression and how it presents, impact of work on MH
Experience Essential
Experience of working with MH for minimum 12 months but does not demonstrate ability to write clear reports from application Evidence of more than 12 months experience working with people who have experienced MH / application well written Evidence of working in Primary care /working with Targets / managing own caseload / application well written (12 month plus)
Training Essential
Attend the course as required training into practice / attend the course training into practice, attendance at the course, awareness of demands of academic components
Other requirements Essential
Motivation for role, good communication skills, working in a team High motivation for role, good communication skills, working in a team, experience of clinical supervision and personal & professional development use of clinical supervision. Self reflection. Personal & Professional development. Working within a team, high level of motivation for role, discussed confidentiality and ability to work under pressure, car driver and fluent in languages other than English
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 Severn Fields Health Village
Sundorne Road
Shrewsbury
SY1 4RQ
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)