Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in Newark on Trent

Are you passionate about improving mental health outcomes through evidence‑based psychological therapies? We have an exciting opportunity to train as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) while working within the supportive and innovative team at Everyturn's NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies Service.

As a Trainee PWP, you'll undertake a fully funded postgraduate qualification through the University of Lincoln, combining academic learning with hands‑on clinical experience. You'll spend one day each week attending university teaching, one day undertaking independent study, and the remainder of your time developing your clinical skills within our service under the guidance of experienced clinicians and supervisors.

Our experienced managers and supervisors are committed to supporting your development. We have an excellent track record of helping trainees successfully complete their studies and progress into qualified practitioner roles.

Eligibility

We welcome applications from candidates who hold a Level 5 qualification or above. Applicants who have achieved a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification may also be considered, subject to successfully completing an academic assessment set by the University of Lincoln. The programme is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants. Typically, candidates applying through the undergraduate route will have previously studied at Level 5. However, applicants with Level 3 or Level 4 qualifications may be considered if you can demonstrate your ability to study at Level 5 through an academic task assessed by the programme team.

Start Dates and Training Commitment

The planned start date for these roles is 15 September 2026. Training will begin with an online welcome and course induction on 15 September 2026. This will be followed by two intensive training blocks delivered Monday to Wednesday during the weeks commencing 21 September and 28 September 2026. Afterwards, university teaching will take place every Tuesday throughout the programme. This is a full‑time, 12‑month training programme. Attendance at all university teaching sessions is mandatory. Applicants must be able to commit fully to both the academic and clinical requirements of the programme. Upon successful completion of the course and all competency requirements, you will progress into a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner role within the service.

Hybrid Working

During your service‑based working days, you'll follow a hybrid working model, with at least one day each week spent working from one of our hubs or community venues. This Face‑to‑Face Time Provides Valuable Opportunities To:

• Gain experience working directly with patients.
• Build relationships with colleagues.
• Develop your professional support network.
• Collaborate within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

The role is worked Monday to Friday and includes at least one late shift each week (12 pm–8 pm) to support the needs of our patients.

About You

• Degree educated, ideally in a related field such as 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 while 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 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 – instant release of earnings.
• 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.

We champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation, ensuring our opportunities are open to all. 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 colleague networks for members and allies of LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian and minority ethnic, menopause and neuro‑divergent 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.