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Apprentice PWP
The closing date is 24 June 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Stoke NHS Talking Therapy Service, a Primary Care Psychological Therapy Service in Stoke on Trent offering innovative and effective treatments for a broad range of mental health problems in primary care, focusing on anxiety disorders and depression.
We are looking to recruit a number of apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP). You should have significant paid experience working in a mental health setting. If successful, you will be nominated and supported to apply for an apprentice PWP course with Staffordshire University in the 2025/26 cohort.
If successful, you will be funded to work as an apprentice PWP within the Stoke NHS Talking Therapies Service employed by Changes Health and Wellbeing Service. You must be in a position to submit an application to the university in good time to participate in their selection process.
Main duties of the job
* Patient-centred assessments which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
* Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g., NHS plan, National Service Framework, NICE).
* Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions and prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to their clinical supervisors on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and to meet the requirements of the course. This will ensure that clinical governance obligations of the post holder, supervisor, and service are met.
About us
As a Trust, we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high-quality care.
We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.
We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' health system by 2045. Sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. We recognize the importance of a passionate workforce to achieve these goals for the benefit of service users, staff, communities, and the planet. Our "Proud to be Green" campaign aligns with our Green Plan, and we are dedicated to supporting staff in working towards our net zero ambitions.
The Trust is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all under-represented groups, including women, people with disabilities, individuals from global majority backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work as a trainee/apprentice within the Stoke NHS Talking Therapies Service, providing high-volume, low-intensity interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) based self-management strategies to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
The post holder will undertake the PWP apprenticeship course.
They will work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to promoting equal opportunities.
Person Specification
Education
* English and Maths Level 2
* Degree
Experience
* Paid work experience in a mental health setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
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