Band 4 Trainee Apprentice Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
West London NHS Trust
London, W6 8BSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,041
Contract
Apprenticeship
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
We're looking for several compassionate, hardworking, curious and dedicated individuals with an interest in learning how to provide assessment and tre...
As a Trainee PWP you will work to develop a variety of skills including how to conduct an initial assessment, how to assess and manage risk concerns, and how to deliver low intensity cognitive behavioural interventions to clients via guided self-help therapy.
This work will be conducted face-to-face, by phone and video. You'll manage your own caseload of clients involving clinical and administrative duties including keeping clinical records of screening referrals using our service protocols. There will be assignments to complete as part of the apprenticeship to advance your training journey. You'll engage in clinical and reflective supervision with an experienced PWP and you'll work with a 'buddy', who is a qualified PWP, to apply learning into practice and deliver evidence-based care.
After qualifying from the PWP training course you would able to apply for a Band 5 qualified PWP roles at any other Talking Therapies service. From there you have the potential to progress to more senior band 6, 7 or 8a PWP roles, or to train as a CBT therapist to further your clinical career.
Hours of work will be 9am - 5pm four days a week and 12-8pm on one day a week. However, some flexibility with start and finish times can be considered in order to support staff who have caring or other responsibilities. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer opportunities for part time / compressed hours or remote contracts as part of this role due to the nature and regulations of the training course.
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs in Maths and English at grade A-C or equivalent relevant qualifications in these subjects.
- The above GCSE qualifications are required in addition to the below qualifications.
- Applicants will have evidence of successful study at Level 4 or higher in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or equivalent.
- For examples of Level 4 + qualifications please refer here: What qualification levels mean: England, Wales and Northern Ireland - GOV.UK
Desirable: - Any other health or social care related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication. Able to write clear reports and letters.
- Ability to manage own time and workload when working
- Ability to manage own time and workload when working
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and problem solve effectively in an emotive environment
- Ability to reflect on and put training into practice
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
Desirable
- Experience of supporting or providing care to adults with mental health concerns (paid or voluntary)
- Experience of the undertaking assessments of mental health needs in a work capacity.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Computer literate (Able to use MS Office apps e.g. Word, excel, powerpoint)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
- Able to demonstrate the ability to develop positive working relationships and/or rapport with people who have mental health difficulties
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and problem solve effectively in an emotive environment
- Ability to work autonomously to manage competing demands and fulfil requirements of job plan.
Desirable: - Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use talking therapies and how that may support people experiencing anxiety and depression.
- Demonstrates awareness and understanding of the importance of diversity and equality to support increasing access to care for people in the community
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and how this can support people with anxiety and depression disorders.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and what that might look like day to day
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation and a can-do attitude.
- Ability to use supervision support and personal development plans to reflect on challenges, skills development and personal wellbeing.
- Ability to work independently in line with service policy and use initiative where required to support clients.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Able to attend two days a week online training each fortnight and be available for in person training in London as required.
- Able to attend the service office in Hammersmith and Fulham 3 days per week to deliver clinical and administrative work.
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
- Lived experience of anxiety, depression or other mental health difficulties and/or experience of caring for someone with mental health difficulties
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
23 October 2026
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