Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in Chesterfield

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to people's mental health through evidence-based psychological therapies? We're offering an exciting opportunity to train as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within our NHS Derby and Derbyshire Talking Therapies Service, working as part of a supportive and forward-thinking team at Everyturn Mental Health.

In this role, you will undertake a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions at De Montfort University. You'll combine academic study with hands-on clinical experience, spending time attending university teaching, completing independent study, and developing your practical skills within our service under the supervision of experienced clinicians and supervisors. Our experienced managers and supervisors will guide your development. We have an excellent track record of supporting trainees through the course and into qualified roles.

The position is open to both undergraduates and postgraduates. For those without an undergraduate degree, you are required to have previously studied to Level 5 and be able to demonstrate your ability to work at Level 6 by completing an essay, which will be reviewed by the Programme Team. This role is not eligible for sponsorship as it does not meet the requirements set out by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

Please Note: University induction is scheduled to take place on week commencing 7th September 2026. A minimum of 50% of the course teaching is face-to-face, and you are required to attend this. This is a 12-month full-time training programme. Attendance at all University teaching days is mandatory. Applicants must be able to commit to both the academic and clinical components of the course. Upon successful completion of the course and meeting all criteria, you will progress into a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner role within our service.

During your in-service days you will follow a hybrid working model, with at least one day each week spent on-site at one of our hubs or community venues. This in-person time provides valuable opportunities to build experience working face to face with patients, connect with colleagues, build your support network, and collaborate within a dynamic team environment. You will work Monday to Friday, with at least one 12pm-8pm shift per week to help us meet the needs of our patients.

About You

• Degree educated, ideally in a related field (e.g. psychological or behavioural science) (for exceptions please see the above criteria)
• Proven track record of working positively with people who have experienced a mental ill-health in a mental health setting.
• Highly resilient with the ability to meet the attendance and academic requirements of the course, whilst also working for our service.
• Able to organise a high-volume workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives.
• Able to work to required performance targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Highly resilient with the ability and desire to become a qualified PWP.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service and client need.

What We Offer In Return

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell days.
• Enhanced pension.
• Wagestream – ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay.
• Smartclinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card.
• Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary.
• Plus, many more great benefits on offer.

Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQIA+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.

In order to streamline our recruitment process, once we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to expire vacancies, so please submit your application as soon as possible.