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Vita Health Group Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Leicester

The closing date is 09 November 2026

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Job summary

Would you like:

To work for an award-winning specialist healthcare company that is dedicated on improving and delivering services rather than delivering the same for less?

Outstanding personal development and CPD opportunities?

Flexibility that enables you to balance your work life and personal commitments?

If you answered yes to the above Vita Health Group is your perfect next employer!

Main duties of the job

We have several opportunities to recruit enthusiastic and committed Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (Trainee PWPs) to join our Talking Therapies (TT) service operating across Leicester City, Leicestershire & Rutland.

About us

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. To find out more about Vita Health Group and the services we provide, please click here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,872 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

VP8D64DC76

Job locations

Leicester

LE1 5TE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role:

We have several opportunities to recruit enthusiastic and committed Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (Trainee PWPs) to join our Talking Therapies (TT) service operating across Leicester City, Leicestershire & Rutland.

In this role, you will provide Low Intensity interventions whilst undertaking the Post Graduate Certificate delivered face to face by De Montfort University in March 2027. This training post will equip you to provide Step 2 Guided Self-Help Low Intensity Interventions to clients with a range of common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression in primary care, for which CBT interventions are demonstrated to be clinically effective.

You will be joining a motivated workforce and will be supported in the completion of both your academic study and clinical delivery by skilled and experienced supervisors.

This is a fixed term role for 12 months.

After completing the training and becoming a qualified PWP, there may be an opportunity to apply for a permanent PWP post and contribute to an experienced and innovative service.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5 minimum.
• If you have a level 6 qualification, we require evidence of at least one year's experience of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem. For those with a level 5 qualification, we require two years of experience of working with people who have suffered a mental health problem.
• Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 2 level or the equivalent.
• Flexible and able to provide out of hours clinics as required by service needs.
• Willingness to travel.
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion.

Desirable:

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, art therapy or within a psychological therapy, psychology or other health related undergraduate / post graduate degree.

Interview Process:

• Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend interviews held on Wednesday 2nd December 2026. All interviews will be held face to face at our Bank Court office (LE11 5TE).
• The interview will be 1 hour and consist of a 10 minute role play and interview questions. This will be held jointly with De Montfort University.
• Candidates invited to interview will be given 3 tasks to complete prior to interview.
• Interview panels will consist of a Vita Health Group Operational Team Manager, a Vita Health Group Clinical Supervisor/ Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, and a representative from De Montfort University.

Other Requirements:

Applicants must submit a personal statement as part of their application, outlining the reasons for applying and summarising their relevant experience.

Please note:

• Applicants must be available to commence the role in March 2027. All essential 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. Please also be advised that if you are successful in the role, you would be unable to complete another NHSE funded course within 2 years of completing the certificate in Low-Intensity Psychological Interventions (for example, CBT training).
• 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. All candidates who hold a visa should ensure that their visa permits the right to work and study in the UK.
• If you are successful in being offered a role and you decide to terminate your employment during or at the end of your course, training fees may need to be repaid.
• Full-time and part-time options are available. Part time consists of 0.6 or 0.8 FTE.

Please note this advert may close early due to the number of applications received.

About Us

As part of Spire Healthcare, were proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics.

Working here

We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:

• Supportive teams and managers
• A positive and inclusive culture
• Strong well-being and mental health support
• Trust, autonomy and flexibility

We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package further details here Careers - Vita Health Group

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively support a range of initiatives including:

• Disability Confident Leader
• Positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives
• Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status
• Menopause Friendly accreditation

Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group.

If you need any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process we will be happy to help - please get in touch at [email protected]

Additional information

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage.

Your application data is handled securely in accordance to UK GDPR guidelines.

We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role:

We have several opportunities to recruit enthusiastic and committed Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (Trainee PWPs) to join our Talking Therapies (TT) service operating across Leicester City, Leicestershire & Rutland.

In this role, you will provide Low Intensity interventions whilst undertaking the Post Graduate Certificate delivered face to face by De Montfort University in March 2027. This training post will equip you to provide Step 2 Guided Self-Help Low Intensity Interventions to clients with a range of common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression in primary care, for which CBT interventions are demonstrated to be clinically effective.

You will be joining a motivated workforce and will be supported in the completion of both your academic study and clinical delivery by skilled and experienced supervisors.

This is a fixed term role for 12 months.

After completing the training and becoming a qualified PWP, there may be an opportunity to apply for a permanent PWP post and contribute to an experienced and innovative service.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5 minimum.
• If you have a level 6 qualification, we require evidence of at least one year's experience of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem. For those with a level 5 qualification, we require two years of experience of working with people who have suffered a mental health problem.
• Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 2 level or the equivalent.
• Flexible and able to provide out of hours clinics as required by service needs.
• Willingness to travel.
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion.

Desirable:

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, art therapy or within a psychological therapy, psychology or other health related undergraduate / post graduate degree.

Interview Process:

• Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend interviews held on Wednesday 2nd December 2026. All interviews will be held face to face at our Bank Court office (LE11 5TE).
• The interview will be 1 hour and consist of a 10 minute role play and interview questions. This will be held jointly with De Montfort University.
• Candidates invited to interview will be given 3 tasks to complete prior to interview.
• Interview panels will consist of a Vita Health Group Operational Team Manager, a Vita Health Group Clinical Supervisor/ Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, and a representative from De Montfort University.

Other Requirements:

Applicants must submit a personal statement as part of their application, outlining the reasons for applying and summarising their relevant experience.

Please note:

• Applicants must be available to commence the role in March 2027. All essential 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. Please also be advised that if you are successful in the role, you would be unable to complete another NHSE funded course within 2 years of completing the certificate in Low-Intensity Psychological Interventions (for example, CBT training).
• 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. All candidates who hold a visa should ensure that their visa permits the right to work and study in the UK.
• If you are successful in being offered a role and you decide to terminate your employment during or at the end of your course, training fees may need to be repaid.
• Full-time and part-time options are available. Part time consists of 0.6 or 0.8 FTE.

Please note this advert may close early due to the number of applications received.

About Us

As part of Spire Healthcare, were proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics.

Working here

We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:

• Supportive teams and managers
• A positive and inclusive culture
• Strong well-being and mental health support
• Trust, autonomy and flexibility

We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package further details here Careers - Vita Health Group

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively support a range of initiatives including:

• Disability Confident Leader
• Positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives
• Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status
• Menopause Friendly accreditation

Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group.

If you need any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process we will be happy to help - please get in touch at [email protected]

Additional information

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage.

Your application data is handled securely in accordance to UK GDPR guidelines.

We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Vita Health Group

Address

Leicester

LE1 5TE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Vita Health Group

Address

Leicester

LE1 5TE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Joanne Hartley

[email protected]

03332220710

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,872 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

VP8D64DC76

Job locations

Leicester

LE1 5TE

United Kingdom

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