Have you considered training in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and getting paid to make a real difference?

If so, our Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner programme could be the role for you!

Here at Vita Health Group, we support each of our trainees to become confident, patient-focused clinicians. We work with you to develop your clinical skills throughout your course, celebrating your successes and encouraging your professional development.

Getting to know Us

Vita Health Group and Everyturn NHS Talking Therapies are delighted to bring together over 40 years of mental health experience, to support individuals and communities across Nottinghamshire. We are looking for pioneering, skilled clinicians to join us on this exciting journey and play a central role in shaping the delivery of NHS Talking Therapies across the region.

The Role

As a Talking Therapies partnership, we are looking for aspiring Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) to join our Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies service as Trainee PWPs in the March 2025 cohort at the University of Lincoln.

In this role, you will provide Low Intensity CBT-based interventions whilst undertaking the PGCert Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner delivered by the University of Lincoln commencing in March 2025. This training post will equip you with the skills and knowledge to provide evidence-based treatment to clients with a range of common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.

You will be joining a motivated team of mental health professionals and experienced supervisors, who will support you to complete both your academic study and your clinical delivery.

A typical working week includes 4 days of clinical practice with the service and 1 day attending university. University days will consist of face to face training so you must be able to attend in person each week.

Whilst your clinical practice is likely to include some remote working, you will be required to attend one of the Nottingham offices for part of the week.

Getting to know you

The University of Lincoln offers two levels of academic training for PWPs: Undergraduate Practice Certificate (Level 6 for candidates who do not have a prior degree) and a Postgraduate Certificate (Level 7 for candidates who have a prior degree). Both these programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Essential Criteria: Undergraduate Practice Certificate

• At least three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English and Maths or Statistics. 
• Minimum of 1 passed A level study required or equivalent Level 3 qualifications may also be considered. 
• Ability to perform at academic Level 6
• Evidence of at least one year’s working experience in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties
• Evidence of interpersonal skills to engage and develop working alliances with colleagues and patients
• Evidence of an openness to learning new knowledge and skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent administrative and time management skills
• Flexibility and be able to provide out of hours clinics as required by service needs (one late shift of 12-8pm required). 
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion

Essential Criteria: Postgraduate Certificate

• Good degree (2:2 or above although candidates with a 3^rd may be considered for the Undergraduate route)  
• Evidence of at least one year’s working experience in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties
• Evidence of interpersonal skills to engage and develop working alliances with colleagues and patients
• Evidence of an openness to learning new knowledge and skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent administrative and time management skills
• Flexibility and be able to provide out of hours clinics as required by service needs (one late shift of 12-8pm required). 
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion

Participants may not necessarily possess previous clinical or professional expertise in mental health and can undertake academic assessments at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, depending on their prior academic attainment.

Other Requirements:

• Please provide a supporting statement (1000 word maximum) outlining why you are applying for the TPWP role, outlining your skillset and how you will transfer these skills into the TPWP role.

• All shortlisted undergraduate candidates are required to submit a 1,000 word short report, addressing a question set by the programme team at the University of Lincoln. Candidates for the Level 6 programme will be required to pass this report at the undergraduate pass standard [40%].
• Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to have a recognised English language qualification achieved no more than two years prior to admission: 
  • A British Council IELTS overall minimum score of 7.5 with no element below 7.0, achieved no more than two years prior to admission. 
  • Pearson Test of English Academic 73 (minimum 67). 
  • CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass with High Distinction". 

Please note:

• Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend interviews held 16^th, 17^thor 18^th  December. All interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.

• Applicants must be available to commence the role for University induction on 5^th  March 2025. All essential equipment will be provided.

• A Disclosure and Barring check (DBS, formerly CRB) will be required by the service for appointment to post.
• Applicants who have completed an NHS-funded psychological professions training programme within the last two years are not eligible to apply.
• Only those with the right to work in the UK without restriction and eligible for Home Fee status can be recruited. These rules are set by the UK government and cannot be changed by individual universities or the NHS.

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do.  Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines.  In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce.  We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.  For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

• We are a Mindful Employer
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.  
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer. 
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.  
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. 

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. 

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

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