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Band 4 Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

14d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Birmingham
  • 9d left

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree or equivalent, postgraduate certificate, 2 A Levels (A-C), and significant experience with mental health issues.
  • You will deliver low intensity psychological interventions, attend training, engage in self-study, and provide clinical practice for patients with common mental health issues.

Requirements

  • Qualifications suitable to their level of study
  • Postgraduate Certificate (M Level) qualification route
  • A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent (e.g., Registered Nurses and AHPs).
  • Graduate Certificate route
  • 2 Advanced Level GCEs (A-C) or equivalent (e.g., B-tec, GNVQ, NVQ Level 3 and 4).
  • Relevant experience necessary for clinical practice
  • Significant experience of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem.

Responsibilities

  • Successful candidates will be trained to deliver Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, which are the cornerstone of NHS Talking Therapies Services (formally known as IAPT).
  • If successful the post holder will be required to attend a minimum of 1 day teaching, undertake 1 day of self-directed study and provide 3 days of clinical practice per week offering assessment and low intensity treatment to patients presenting with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
  • The postholder will receive appropriate support throughout their training journey.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Band 4 Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.

What type of training will the successful candidate receive?

The successful candidate will be trained to deliver Low Intensity Psychological Interventions as part of NHS Talking Therapies Services.

Which organizations provide the training for this role?

The training is provided jointly by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) and the University of Birmingham (UoB).

What are the main qualifications required for this role?

Candidates must have either a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualifications for the Postgraduate Certificate route, or 2 Advanced Level GCEs (A-C) or equivalent for the Graduate Certificate route.

How many days a week will the postholder work in clinical practice?

The postholder will work 3 days a week in clinical practice.

When should shortlisted applicants be available for suitability screening?

Shortlisted applicants should make themselves available for suitability screening on either 10th, 11th, or 12th June 2025.

Is an academic reference required for the application?

Yes, an academic reference is required and it should be returned to the university by 2nd June 2025.

Who can candidates contact for more information about the vacancy?

Candidates can contact Rachel Bradley at rachel.bradley5@nhs.net for more information regarding the vacancy.

What is the purpose of this role within the NHS?

The role is developed to support patient care and NHS service delivery by providing low intensity treatment to patients with common mental health problems.

What are the core mental health issues the successful candidate will address?

The successful candidate will address common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.

What is the duration of the training program?

The duration of the training program is not specified in the job description, but it includes a combination of teaching, self-directed study, and clinical practice.

What is the approach of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust towards diversity?

The Trust is committed to providing compassionate, inclusive care and operates in a culturally diverse population with varying levels of deprivation.

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is simple: improving mental health wellbeing.

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Mission & Purpose

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is proud to provide inpatient, community and specialist mental health care for over 71,000 people across Birmingham and Solihull and the West Midlands. Our services include rehabilitation, addiction, secure care, home treatment, assertive outreach, early intervention, place of safety and wellbeing. We also manage the delivery of mental health care in HMP Birmingham. With 5,300 staff working across 40 sites - and serving a culturally and socially diverse population of 1.3 million people – we are one of the biggest and most complex mental health trusts in the country.