Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Kent and Medway
Job description summary and details for Vita Health Group's Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner programme in Kent and Medway.
Job details
* Salary: £26,530 per year
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: Hybrid / Kent & Medway (DA12 1AU)
Overview
Hello! Vita Health Group is a lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies services across Kent and Medway, delivering vital mental health support to clients. We support trainees to become confident, patient-focused clinicians, developing clinical skills during the course with strong supervision and ongoing CPD.
The Role
In this fixed-term training post, you will provide Low Intensity CBT-based interventions while undertaking the Post-Graduate Certificate delivered by the University of Exeter commencing in March 2026. The role equips you to provide evidence-based treatment for common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. You will join a team of mental health professionals and experienced supervisors to support your academic study and clinical delivery.
A typical week includes 2 days of clinical practice (remote or hybrid) and 3 days at a university base in London (WC1N 3LA) with a mix of face-to-face and remote learning. For course details, see the Exeter University course page.
Getting to know Us
We are committed to staff wellbeing, provide quality supervision and rich CPD, and strive to support colleagues in achieving personal and professional goals.
Essential requirements
* Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5
* At least 1 year paid or voluntary work in a mental health setting directly supporting the mental health of others
* Evidence of interpersonal skills to engage and develop working alliances with colleagues and patients
* Evidence of openness to learning new knowledge and skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Excellent administrative and time management skills
* Awareness of and commitment to diversity and inclusion
Desirable
* Experience of telephone working
Other requirements
* Applicants must submit a personal statement as part of the personal summary in their application, outlining reasons for applying and summarising relevant experience.
* Shortlisted applicants must be available for remote interviews (w/c 17 or 24 November).
* Induction with Vita Health Group on 2 March 2026 and with the university on 10 March 2026. DBS check required.
* Applicants who have completed an NHS-funded psychological professions training programme within the last two years are not eligible to apply.
* Eligible to work in the UK without restriction and eligible for Home Fee status.
Salary and benefits note
Details of benefits, continued professional development, and career progression opportunities are provided by Vita Health Group. This role may lead to a permanent PWP position after qualification.
Equal Opportunities
Vita Health Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We encourage applications from all candidates and support adjustments in the application/interview process. For information on EDI commitments, see Vita Health Group’s published policies.
Application and data
We handle application data in line with our privacy practices. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and positions are subject to a DBS check. Any data shared with us during the hiring process is stored securely in the UK and destroyed after 6 months if unsuccessful.
Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job posting when sufficient applications have been received.
About the employer
Vita Health Group is part of Spire Healthcare Group plc, providing NHS Talking Therapies and other health services. For more information, visit the Vita Health Group website.
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