About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
The Timeline
You should:
by the 1st June 2026: Submit PGCertLIPI academic screening form
https://forms.office.com/e/XGgctMqvGJ
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
13th -16th July 2026 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 Rachel Bradley at [email protected]
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK).
Person Specification
Mental Health experience Essential
Substantive experience of working in a adult mental health setting
Qualifications Essential
Will have an undergraduate degree in a related subject / unrelated subject or 2 Advanced Level GCEs or equivalent (e.g., B-tec, GNVQ, NVQ Level 3 and 4)
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 Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address 15 Shenley Fields Drive
Northfield
Birmingham
B31 1XH
Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)