Job summary
We are seeking people to join our Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) apprenticeship in Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies. You should be compassionate, work well in a team, enthusiastic, highly motivated and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You have some experience in a mental health setting and have supported or experienced mental health challenges.
Responsibilities
* Deliver evidence‑based psychological therapies via telephone, online, digital platforms or face‑to‑face, both individually and in groups.
* Engage in weekly case‑management supervision, clinical skills supervision and training.
* Complete the learning required within the programme, attending all protected learning days and in‑service training as required.
* Commit to the programme’s strict attendance requirements (100% attendance). Annual leave cannot be taken on programme days.
Apprenticeship programme
The apprenticeship is approximately 15 months in duration, delivered by Oxford Health Apprenticeship & Development Centre. The programme will run from April 2026 to April 2027.
* During Module 1: 3 days a week in Oxford for apprenticeship teaching days plus 2 days at your allocated office base in Buckinghamshire.
* After Module 1: 1 day of protected learning and four days of in‑service training per week, with one home‑working day available after completion of the course.
* Training is delivered through close collaboration between employers and education providers.
About us
Oxford Health provides physical, mental and social care to people across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and the north‑east of Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will receive: Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team. Our core values are Caring, safe and excellent.
Benefits
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Payment and contract
Band 4 – £27,485 to £30,162 per annum (pro‑rata). Permanent, full‑time contract. Working pattern: full‑time.
Location
Prospect House, Crendon Street, High Wycombe, HP13 6LA.
Person Specification – Essential
1. English language requirement – UK GCSE, Functional Skills or equivalent
2. Experience of supporting people with mental health problems – via clinical roles or transferable skills
3. Ability to manage risk situations – evidence of short‑term or longer‑term solutions learned or applied
4. Discretion – ability to confidentially keep information safe
5. Ability to influence and work within a community for positive impact on wellbeing
6. Travel: willing to commute to your selected office base and the apprenticeship site in Oxford
7. Residency: UK resident for at least three years before apprenticeship start (excluding full‑time study periods)
Employer details
Oxford Health NHS Trust Prospect House, Crendon Street, High Wycombe, HP13 6LA Website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required as part of the Recruitment process.
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