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Band 4 Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
The closing date is 17 May 2026
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. 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, the cornerstone of NHS Talking Therapies Services (formerly known as IAPT).
The programme of learning is delivered jointly between Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) and Aston University. 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 the process below.
* Qualifications suitable to their level of study
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 submit the following before the 1st June 2026:
* Submit PGCertLIPI academic screening form
* Submit academic award certificates (including transcripts) to bsmhft.pgcertlipi@nhs.net
* Arrange for your referee to submit their academic reference to bsmhft.pgcertlipi@nhs.net
* Attend suitability screening (13th‑16th July 2026)
* Attend in‑person interview
Should you require any further information regarding this vacancy or the application process, please contact Rachel Bradley at rachel.bradley5@nhs.net.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 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 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.
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Mental Health experience
* Substantive experience of working in an adult mental health setting
Qualifications
* 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 name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
£28,392 to £31,157 a yearpro rata
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