Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join us as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Trainee in the Devon TALKWORKS service in September 2023. Gain high quality training & work in a service delivering evidence based, Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for people with common mental health difficulties. We are a high performing & the 2nd largest NHS Talking Therapies service in England, with an award winning long term health conditions team.
We are looking for enthusiastic trainees who have a commitment to our local communities. Our teams cover Exeter, Torbay, Newton Abbot, Barnstaple & Tiverton, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Collumpton & Bideford. Your preferred location will be discussed during the interview.
The posts are permanent positions, starting at a Band 4 salary but rising to Band 5 upon qualification.
Please be aware that these posts are competitive, there is a cap on the number of applications that we can process. If we receive a high volume of applications, we will close the post early.
Please ensure you have read the job description & meet the essential requirements set out in the person specification before applying.
Interviews will take place in mid July face to face at our offices.
Successful candidates will be required to attend a 2nd interview with the University of Exeter to confirm their academic eligibility.
After qualifying, you'll be enrolled on our pioneering Preceptorship Programme developing your skills as an advanced clinician & finding your own unique style of therapy.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner roles across Devon Partnership NHS Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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