IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
To Be Considered For The Trainee PWP Role With Everyturn Mental Health, You Must Submit Your Application Via The Following Link:
https://www.nhsjobs.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Various/Cheshire_Wirral_Partnership_NHS_FoundationTrust/Trainee_Psychological_Wellbeing_Practitioner/Trainee_Psychological_Wellbeing_Practitioner-v7260521
Please note, applications received via the Everyturn Mental Health website will not be accepted. You must apply via the centralised recruitment link provided above.
As a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with us, you will be fully supported to develop your clinical skills whilst you study for a Post Graduate Certificate in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies in Primary Care.
We are keen to hear from Assistant Psychologists, Psychology Graduates, Social Workers and Community Workers who hold a relevant degree.
You will spend 1 day per week studying at Liverpool John Moores University, where you will be taught by experts to deliver evidence based psychological therapies for clients with anxiety and depression. The remaining days will be spent working with our skilled team of clinicians within our service, to develop your new skills and gain experience. During this time, you will deliver low intensity interventions and comprehensive psychological assessments to support our wide range of clients.
The course provided by the University is recognised for its high quality and we have a strong track record of successfully supporting our trainees through their studies. You will be guided by our highly knowledgeable and approachable managers. In addition, you will receive support to further develop your skills and career with access to a range of CPD opportunities.
You will be based at NHS Wirral Talking Therapies, Woodside Business Park, Birkenhead. This course is 12 months, starting October 2025 and attendance at all University teaching days is compulsory therefore it is essential that you can commit to this.
As a trainee, your working pattern will be Monday to Fridays, 9am - 5pm.
You will be recruited on a permanent contract and promoted to a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within our service on successful completion of the course and providing all other relevant criteria have been met.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
To Be Considered For The Trainee PWP Role With Everyturn Mental Health, You Must Submit Your Application Via The Following Link:
https://www.nhsjobs.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Various/Cheshire_Wirral_Partnership_NHS_FoundationTrust/Trainee_Psychological_Wellbeing_Practitioner/Trainee_Psychological_Wellbeing_Practitioner-v7260521
Please note, applications received via the Everyturn Mental Health website will not be accepted. You must apply via the centralised recruitment link provided above.
About You
We would love to hear from you, if you possess the following:
- Degree educated, ideally in a related field (e.g. psychological or behavioral science)
- Evidence of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
- Highly resilient with the ability and desire to become a qualified PWP
- Able to work to required performance targets
- The ability to work flexibly to meet service and client need
What We Offer In Return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) pro-rate for part-time and the option to purchase or sell day
- Enhanced pension
- Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
- Smartclinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
- Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
- Plus, many more great benefits on offer
Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.
We particularly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds, as we strive to ensure our service reflects the diversity within our locality.
