Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Job summary
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - 1 Post in NHS Doncaster Talking Therapies (Core)
Salary: Band 4
Hours: 37.5
Contract: 12 months training contract
We have the exciting opportunity for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join the NHS Doncaster Talking Therapies team (Core).
We are a well-established and high performing Talking Therapies Service, with the service originally being one of the national demonstration sites in 2006.
The service provides a wide range of evidence-based psychological interventions options, including: guided self-help, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), person-centred experiential therapy (PCET), interpersonal therapy (IPT) and Couples Therapy for Depression.
The successful applicant will undertake the Low Intensity Psychological Interventions Course at the University of Sheffield.
Please note this advert will close earlier than the displayed closing date if the maximum number of applications are received.
Service interviews to be held week commencing 12th January.
If you are successful at the service interview, you will then be offered a further interview with the University of Sheffield.
Successful applicant must be available to start the course week commencing 9th March.
Main duties of the job
Whilst with the service, Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners will often be working independently within GP practices and community settings but under the supervision of an experienced practitioner and have the motivation and capacity to help develop the service and improve patient care. In particular you will help deliver and support the treatment of anxiety and depression in primary care using a range of evidence-based treatments including psycho-education and guided self-help, predominantly face-to-to-face, but also with a facility for group and computerised formats. You will receive regular case management and clinical supervision.
Applicants must embrace the core values of the organisation by demonstrating that they are:
- Passionate
- Reliable
- Caring
- Safe
- Empowering and supportive
- Open and transparent
- Progressive
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy…
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Details
Date posted
29 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
376-NLTT-0213
Job locations
Cantley Health Centre
Middleham Road
Doncaster
DN4 6ED
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience to enable applicant to undertake post graduate study
- Able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to attend and study the Post Graduate level Low Intensity Psychological Interventions course at Sheffield university on a part time basis for one year.
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Evidence of working in the local community
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training.
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
Desirable
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Additional Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience to enable applicant to undertake post graduate study
- Able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to attend and study the Post Graduate level Low Intensity Psychological Interventions course at Sheffield university on a part time basis for one year.
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Evidence of working in the local community
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training.
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
Desirable
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Additional Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Cantley Health Centre
Middleham Road
Doncaster
DN4 6ED
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Cantley Health Centre
Middleham Road
Doncaster
DN4 6ED
Employer's website
Salary range
- £27,485 - £30,162 per year