Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner – De Montfort University/Derbyshire
Job Reference vitahealth/TP/48579/4079
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)
Working Hours: Full time and part time available
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Closing Date: 11/06/2026
Job Category: Clinical
Region / Division: Derbyshire
The Role: What you will do?
We have several opportunities to recruit enthusiastic and committed Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (Trainee PWPs) to join our Talking Therapies (TT) service operating across Derby. In this role, you will provide Low Intensity interventions whilst undertaking the Post Graduate Certificate delivered face to face by De Montfort University commencing in September 2026. This training post will equip you to provide Step 2 Guided Self-Help Low Intensity Interventions to clients with a range of common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression in primary care, for which CBT interventions are demonstrated to be clinically effective. You will be joining a motivated workforce and will be supported in the completion of both your academic study and clinical delivery by skilled and experienced supervisors. After completing the training and becoming a qualified PWP, there may be an opportunity to apply for a permanent PWP post and contribute to an experienced and innovative service.
Skills and Experience
* Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5 minimum.
* Evidence of at least one year's experience working with people with a mental health problem.
* Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or the equivalent.
* Flexible and able to provide out of hours clinics as required by service needs.
* Willingness to travel.
* An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion.
* Previous mental health experience.
* Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, art therapy or within a psychological therapy, psychology or other health related undergraduate / post graduate degree.
Benefits
* Supportive teams and managers.
* A positive and inclusive culture.
* Strong well-being and mental health support.
* Trust, autonomy and flexibility.
* Competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively support a range of initiatives including positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives.
Legal
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage. We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.
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