Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job description

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Closing date: 11 May 2026All applications must be made via the UCL website and must not be submitted via NHS Jobs or TRAC. AI‐assisted application completion is not permitted.Job Purpose An opportunity to train as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) within Lambeth Talking Therapies. Trainees will be employed by South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and enrolled with University College London (UCL) to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions.Main Duties Training is delivered by UCL and is full‐time. Trainees attend university one day per week and work in service for the remaining four days.Familiarise with the IAPT high‐intensity and low‐intensity service environment, deliver psychological interventions via telephone, digital platforms and face‐to‐face, and contribute to service outcomes and targets.Trainees will provide therapy under supervision, take responsibility for clinical record keeping and participate in academic components, including coursework and assessments.About Us Lambeth Talking Therapies is a well‐established service with over 120 staff, including PWPs, high intensity therapists, clinical support workers and administrators. We are committed to staff wellbeing, professional development, and workforce diversity to reflect the DSO community.Job Responsibilities Work with adults across the age range, using telephone, digital and face‐to‐face methods. Maintain accurate clinical records, meet training milestones, and participate in supervisory meetings. Support service outcomes within the IAPT stepped‐care model.Person Specification Qualifications Bachelor's degree with honours in Psychology or a related fieldRelevant mental health trainingExperience Experience working with a diverse mental health population (voluntary or paid)Experience in a fast‐paced role requiring organisational, communication and initiative skillsExperience de‐escalating anxiety, frustration or confusion via phone/emailAbility to build therapeutic relationships and apply training in practicePost‐graduate clinical experience preferredPaid work in psychological therapies or primary care servicesExperience delivering target‐driven services with measurable outcomesExperience with advanced administration tasks (report writing, data synthesis)Knowledge Understanding of anxiety and depression presentations, assessment and treatment methods in primary care contextsAware of diversity issues via relevant trainingKnowledge of IAPT stepped‐care servicesFamiliarity with complex mental health problems and related theoryUnderstanding of work‐related mental health impactsKnowledge of evidence‐based therapies relevant to this roleSkills Managing emotionally stressful situations, verbal aggression and hostilityAccomplishing academic components of the roleIntegrating information to assess, formulate and decide clinicallyFluency in languages other than EnglishDisclosure and Barring Service Check Applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.Salary £33,262 to £37,389 per annum inclusive of inner or outer HCAs, dependent on location.Interviews will take place in June/July 2026. Training posts commence September 2026. International students and those requiring sponsorship are not eligible for this programme.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English