Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

We currently have vacancies for Trainees PWP's to work in the Steps 2 Wellbeing Team within Rural Dorset (this area is split into 4 different localities, Mid/West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland, North Dorset and Purbeck/East Dorset). This is an excellent opportunity for people with the appropriate skills to join a highly motivated and committed team.

Steps 2 Wellbeing is a busy, dynamic and progressive service with a friendly and supportive team of qualified clinicians and staff in training.

The role itself is both demanding and rewarding; providing psychological interventions to people with mild to moderate common mental health problems in primary care. We are looking for people with enthusiasm and passion to join our service. Good administrative, time management and communication skills are also essential. Experience of working within mental health, the NHS service or similar organisation is highly desirable., You will undertake academic training provided and accredited by the University of Exeter. During the training year, your time will be split between university study and working within the service as a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP).

The training programme includes learning how to complete person-centred assessments, as well as developing skills in delivering CBT-based Guided Self-Help interventions for individuals experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety disorders, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

University study is delivered using a hybrid learning model, combining online learning with scheduled face-to-face teaching days.

Trainee PWPs will also work on a hybrid basis within the service, with a minimum of two days per week spent delivering face-to-face interventions, and remaining days worked remotely.

All Trainee PWPs will receive intensive supervision and workplace support as an integral part of their training.

This is a full-time post. Unfortunately Part-time applications cannot be considered due to university commitments.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.