Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

We have 2 Training Routes, ensure you have selected the correct route in your application:

PWP L6 Certificate: L5 Applicants

PWP Trainee: L6+ Applicants

Join us as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Trainee in the TALKWORKS service in September 2025. Gain high quality training & work in a service delivering evidence based, Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for those with common mental health problems. We are a high performing NHS Talking Therapies service in England, with an award winning long term health conditions team.

We are looking for enthusiastic trainees who have a commitment to our local communities. Our teams cover Exeter, Torbay, Newton Abbot, Barnstaple & Tiverton, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Cullompton & Bideford. Your preferred location will be discussed during the interview.

The posts are permanent positions, starting at a Band 4 salary which rise to Band 5 upon qualification.

Please be aware, these posts are competitive, there is a cap on the number of applications that we can process. If we receive a high volume of applications, we will close the post early.

Please ensure you have read the Job description & meet the essential requirements set out in the Person specification before applying.

Interviews take place throughout May & June, see Recruitment Welcome Pack for details.

Successful candidates are required to attend an interview with the University of Exeter to confirm their academic eligibility.

Main duties of the job

This is a training role within NHS Talking Therapies services. You will work within the service providing high volume low intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.

The training post will equip you to assess patients & provide a range of CBT based self-management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety & depression.

Structure: These are full time clinical training posts, Monday-Friday 9-5.

2x days per week used for taught & self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within National Low Intensity curriculum.

3x days per week dedicated to clinic work where you will be actively in office, shadowing colleagues, learning how our professional NHS service operates & beginning to pick up your own clinical caseload using your newly developed skills.

We welcome applications from positive and motivated individuals who contribute to our supportive team systems, in our offices, across our Devon clinics & remotely.

You will be thoroughly supported on your journey to becoming a PWP by supervision, tutors and mentors. Once qualified our PWP's are required to join the BABCP or BPS as registered practitioners, this enables you access to continued professional development & other benefits.

After qualifying, you'll be enrolled on our pioneering Preceptorship Programme developing your skills as an advanced clinician & finding your own unique style of therapy.

The post holder should be committed to equality diversity & inclusion.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Location

• Please state which team(s) you are applying for: Exeter City, Exeter Outer, East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge, South Hams & West Devon, Torquay, Paignton, Taw, Torridge, Talking Health.
• Please state which training route you are applying for: Level 6 Certificate or Level 7 PG Cert/GradCert.

Qualifications

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meeting the Qualification, Training and Other criteria for this role.
• Please outline your highest level of qualification attained:
• Education Provider
• Qualification Name
• Level of Qualification
• Date Completed

Experience

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meeting the Knowledge, Experience and Skillset section criteria for this role.

Working in a primary care mental health service

• The PWP role is a challenging one. Please describe why you feel you are ready for and the right fit for this role.
• What is ONE aspect of the PWP role you think you may find the most challenging?

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.

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Band 5 on qualification and registration: £29,970 - £36,483

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9369-25-0167

Job locations

Compass House

Exeter

EX2 4TL

109 Boutport Street

Barnstaple

EX31 1TA

TALKWORKS

Petitor House, Riviera Park, Nicholson Rd