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Have you considered training in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

and getting paid to make a real difference?

If so, our Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner programme could be the role for you!

Here at Vita Health Group, we support each of our trainees to become confident, patient-focused clinicians. We work with you to develop your clinical skills throughout your course, celebrating your successes and encouraging your professional development.

We have several opportunities for enthusiastic and committed Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (Trainee PWPs) to join our expanding Talking Therapies service operating across Nottingham.

Getting to know Us

Hello! We are Vita Health Group – we are a lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies services across Nottingham, providing vital mental health support to clients aged 16+ within the practice area. We are super proud of the work we do at Step 2 and see the life-changing impact of our practice every single day!

We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision and rich CPD.

The Role

In this role, you will provide Low Intensity CBT-based interventions whilst undertaking either the Post Graduate Certificate or Undergraduate Practice Certificate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner delivered by the University of Lincoln commencing in September 2023. This training post will equip you with the skills and knowledge to provide evidence-based treatment to clients with a range of common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.

You will be joining a motivated team of mental health professionals and experienced supervisors, who will support you to complete both your academic study and your clinical delivery.

This is a permanent position with a start date of mid September 2023.

A typical working week includes 3 days of clinical practice with the service, 1 day attending university and one study day. University days will be hybrid training with a combination of remote and face-to-face teaching.

Whilst your clinical practice is likely to include some remote working, you will be required to attend one of the Nottingham offices for part of the week.

Getting to know you

The University of Lincoln offers two levels of academic training for PWPs: Undergraduate Practice Certificate (Level 6 for candidates who do not have a prior degree) and a Postgraduate Certificate (Level 7 for candidates who have a prior degree). Both these programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Essential Criteria: Undergraduate Practice Certificate

• At least three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English and Maths or Statistics.
• Minimum of 1 passed A level study required or equivalent Level 3 qualifications may also be considered.
• Ability to perform at academic Level 6
• Evidence of at least one year’s working experience in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties
• Evidence of interpersonal skills to engage and develop working alliances with colleagues and patients
• Evidence of an openness to learning new knowledge and skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent administrative and time management skills
• Flexibility and be able to provide out of hours clinics as required by service needs (one late shift of 12-8pm required).
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion

Essential Criteria: Postgraduate Certificate

• Good degree (2:2 or above although candidates with a 3rd may be considered for the UG route)
• Evidence of at least one year’s working experience in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties
• Evidence of interpersonal skills to engage and develop working alliances with colleagues and patients
• Evidence of an openness to learning new knowledge and skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent administrative and time management skills
• Flexibility and be able to provide out of hours clinics as required by service needs (one late shift of 12-8pm required).
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion

Other Requirements:

• Please provide a supporting statement (1000 word maximum) outlining why you are applying for the TPWP role, outlining your skillset and how you will transfer these skills into the TPWP role.
• All shortlisted undergraduate candidates are required to submit a 1,000 word short report, addressing a question set by the programme team at the University of Lincoln. Candidates for the Level 6 programme will be required to pass this report at the undergraduate pass standard [40%].
• Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to have a recognised English language qualification achieved no more than two years prior to admission:
  • A British Council IELTS overall minimum score of 7.5 with no element below 7.0, achieved no more than two years prior to admission.
  • Pearson Test of English Academic 73 (minimum 67).
  • CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass with High Distinction".

Please note:

• Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend interviews held between 17th - 19th July. All interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• Applicants must be available to commence the role for service induction in September, to attend the induction day on 19th September at the University, with the first day of teaching on the 25th September. All equipment will be provided.
• A Disclosure and Barring check (DBS, formerly CRB) will be required by the service for appointment to post.
• Applicants who have completed an NHS-funded psychological professions training programme within the last two years are not eligible to apply.
• Only those with the right to work in the UK without restriction and eligible for Home Fee status can be recruited. These rules are set by the UK government and cannot be changed by individual universities or the NHS.

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do.

We are physical and mental health specialists with over 30 years of experience. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of making people better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/

To progress your skills and enable career development we provide Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines.

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. To support this we have a dedicated team of EDI specialists and run a range of active in-house diversity networks.

We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce, to ensure we are representative of the communities we serve at all levels. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of lived experience.

We are committed to equitably support the wellbeing of all employees as demonstrated by:

• Our association with the MINDFUL EMPLOYER Charter for Employers who are Positive About Mental Health.
• Our status as a Disability Confident Employer dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• The provision of access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues which includes a team of trained Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you might need in the application or interview process please contact [email protected] and we will arrange.

VHG is committed to supporting transgender individuals with dignity and recognises the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at [email protected] to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.