About this role
Job summary
Join us as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Trainee in the TALKWORKS service in March 2027. Gain high quality training & work in a service delivering evidence based, Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for those with common mental health problems. We are a high performing NHS Talking Therapies service with an award winning long term health conditions team.
We are looking for enthusiastic trainees who have a commitment to local communities. Our teams cover Exeter, Torbay, Newton Abbot, Barnstaple & Tiverton, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Cullompton & Bideford. Your preferred location will be discussed during the interview.
The posts are permanent positions, starting at a Band 4 salary which rise to Band 5 upon qualification.
Please be aware, these posts are competitive, there is a cap on the number of applications that we can process. If we receive a high volume of applications, we will close the post early.This recruitment is subject to final funding approval and may be withdrawn if approval is not received.
Please ensure you have read the Job description & meet the essential requirements set out in the Person specification before applying.
Interviews take place throughout November, see Recruitment Welcome Pack for details. Face to face attendance at our Activity day is required.
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Main duties of the job
This is a training role within NHS Talking Therapies services. You will work within the service providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.
The training post will equip you to assess patients & provide a range of CBT based self-management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety & depression.
Structure: These are full time clinical training posts, Monday-Friday 9-5.
2x days per week used for taught & self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within National Low Intensity curriculum.
3x days per weekdedicated to clinic work where you will be actively in office, shadowing colleagues, learning how our professional NHS service operates & picking up your own clinical caseload using your newly developed skills.
We welcome applications from positive and motivated individuals who contribute to our supportive team systems, in our offices, across our Devon clinics & remotely.
You will be thoroughly supported on your journey to becoming a PWP by supervision, tutors and mentors. Once qualified our PWP's are require to join the BABCP or BPS as registered practitioners, this enables you access to continued professional development & other benefits.
After qualifying, you'll be enrolled on our pioneering Preceptorship Programme developing your skills as an advanced clinician & finding your own unique style of therapy.
The post holder should be committed to equality diversity & inclusion.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meeting the Qualification, Training and Other criteria for this role.
Desirable
Please outline your highest level of qualification attained: Education Provider Qualification Name Level of Qualification Date Completed
Experience Essential
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meeting the Knowledge, Experience and Skillset section criteria for this role.
Working in a primary care mental health service Essential
What is ONE aspect of the PWP role you think you may find the most challenging?
Location Essential
Please state which team(s) you are applying for: Exeter City, Exeter Outer, East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge, South Hams & West Devon, Torquay, Paignton, Taw, Torridge, Talking Health.
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 Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address Compass House
52 Magdalen Road
Exeter
EX2 4TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)