Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Band 4)
The closing date is 18 July 2025
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 1 Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) to join the NHS Doncaster Talking Therapies Service (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.
Successful applicants will undertake the Low Intensity Psychological Interventions Course at the University of Sheffield one day per week.
Service interviews to be held on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th August 2025.
If you are successful at first interview, you will then be offered a further interview with the University of Sheffield on 15th August 2025.
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 3700 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-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
376-NLTT-0153
Job locations
Cantley Health Centre
Middleham Road
Doncaster
DN4 6ED
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Cantley Health Centre
Middleham Road
Doncaster
DN4 6ED
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