Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
| Posting date: | 28 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,530.00 to £29,114.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26530.00 - £29114.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bridgwater, TA6 5AT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9184-25-0901 |
Summary
Provide a range of information, signposting and support via evidence based, high volume, low-intensity psychological treatments. This support may be offered by telephone, online, face-to-face or via group based interventions. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery Undertake patient-centered assessments which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others Make decisions on the suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service's referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients on to a more relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or 'step-up' the person's treatment to high intensity psychological therapy, following the service's stepped care model Ability to adapt materials for those with additional learning or cultural needs Educate and involve family members, carers and others in treatment as necessary Potential for progression to Band 5 upon training course completion & obtaining registration. For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills can apply to this post. Exeter University - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/psychology/pgcptp_licbt/#entry-requirements You will need to meet the eligibility and enrolment criteria, Qualification certification will be required and you MUST be a UK resident or hold the right to remain/work in the UK - which has been held for the past 3 years. Please see the attached Exeter University time table and Uni course content.