About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join our team at Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies service.
Closing: 7th June 2026 at midnightShortlisting: 10th June 2026
Please note, this recruitment is a 2 stage process:o Stage 1: Bradford Talking Therapies Assessment Centre: 25/06/26o Stage 2: Interviews with University of Sheffield: 02/07/26 (tbc)Following application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend Stage 1. Further shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend Stage 2.o Service/job start date: 28/09/26o Training start date: 13/10/26 (tbc)
Low intensity therapy is a highly valued and fundamental part of what we do.
Our PWPs provide evidence based assessment and treatment for people with mild to moderate anxiety disorders and/or depression. Treatment includes groups and 1-1 face-to-face/remote guided self help sessions.
You will work within Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies, providing assessment and treatment, whilst studying and undertaking the Postgrad. Cert. in Low Intensity Interventions for PWPs at the University of Sheffield.
This intensive training programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to assess and provide CBT based interventions to patients with mild-moderate anxiety & depression. For more information, please visit: https://sheffield.ac.uk/clinicalpsychology/programmes/nhs-talking-therapies-anxiety-and-depression/pwp
Main duties of the job
On an average working week, you would be based within a community venue within Bradford, Airewharfe and Craven (2 days), attend university (1 day) and work remotely (2 days). Please note, that this remains subject to change.
As a trainee PWP, you will progress to work with a high degree of autonomy and high volume caseload; while receiving support via weekly clinical caseload management, fortnightly clinical skills group supervision and monthly line management supervision, facilitated by qualified clinicians. You will be supported by our tailored induction and CPD opportunities. Once qualified, you will enrol on our PWP Preceptorship Programme, offering further development of your clinical skill and competence.
You must be able to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication and be able to establish meaningful, therapeutic relationships with people. In addition to clinical contact, the role includes data management, record keeping and community outreach activities.
Successful external candidates will be offered a 12-month fixed term contract. Successful internal candidates will be offered a 12-month secondment.
It is a requirement that trainees pass the training course in order to be eligible to apply for any permanent qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner positions that may become available at the end of training. Once qualified, all PWP's are require to join the BABCP or BPS as registered practitioners.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefitsincluding :
Increase mileage rates for >4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plusmany more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported toparticipatein training and toidentifyand implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date ifa sufficient number ofapplications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work andresidein the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential youmaintainthe legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualfication Essential
Undergraduate degree or evidence of ability to study successfully at level 6 (third year of undergraduate degree)
Desirable
Degree or equivalent in a health or psychology related subject.
Experience Essential
2 years experience of working with mental health service users in a statutory or voluntary capacity or life experience of coping with mental health problems, i.e. active carer role, or have undertaken volunteering etc
Desirable
Experience of co facilitating groups and/or experience of working in a team
Training Essential
Willingness to complete 1 year LI CBT training
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of issues relating to mental health, mental health problems
Skills Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven
Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven
BD18 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)