Location: Worcester, Worcestershire
Type: Full-time Training Position
Salary: NHS Training Salary (Funded)
About Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust – They’re a forward-thinking NHS Trust serving over 4,500 dedicated professionals who deliver outstanding care across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. From community hospitals to specialized mental health services, they’re committed to supporting both their patients and their people. What makes them special? They truly believe in helping you thrive, offering flexible working options and empowering you to make real positive changes in healthcare.
Job Details
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with service
- Generous NHS pension scheme with enhanced pay for unsocial hours
- Flexible working opportunities for that perfect work-life balance
- Comprehensive training program fully funded by the NHS
- Great maternity and paternity support when life changes
- Wide range of staff networks for professional development
- Health and wellbeing programs because they care about you too
Requirements
- Minimum 12 months direct clinical experience working with common mental health issues
- OR 3 years part-time voluntary experience with established charities like MIND or Samaritans
- Strong written communication skills for clear reports and patient documentation
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification (registered nurse or allied health professional accepted)
- OR H Level qualifications with at least 2 advanced level GCEs, BTEC, or NVQ levels 3-4
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL equivalent if English isn’t your first language
- Commitment to equal opportunities and working with diverse communities
- Availability for university attendance and flexible working arrangements
Salary Details
This is a fully funded NHS training position where you’ll receive a competitive training salary while studying. The Trust covers your university fees and provides ongoing financial support throughout your professional development journey.
About the Role
This isn’t just another job, it’s your pathway into a rewarding mental health career that genuinely makes a difference. You’ll be joining their NHS Talking Therapies Service, where you’ll train to deliver low intensity psychological interventions that form the backbone of modern mental health care.
Working within a stepped care framework, you’ll support people aged 16 and over who are experiencing common mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. The role combines hands-on clinical practice with academic learning, giving you the perfect blend of theory and real-world application.
Your week will be thoughtfully structured with one day of university teaching at Newman University Birmingham, one day of self-directed study, and three days of clinical practice. Throughout this journey, you’ll receive continuous support from experienced professionals who are invested in your success.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Step 2 cognitive interventions that help patients develop coping strategies and resilience
- Conduct thorough assessments to understand each patient’s unique mental health needs
- Maintain detailed clinical records that support ongoing care and treatment planning
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care
- Engage in continuous professional development through supervision and reflection
- Support service delivery targets that demonstrate positive clinical outcomes for patients
- Participate in group interventions when appropriate for patient care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position requires a DBS check due to working with vulnerable populations.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present criminal record certificates from countries where they’ve resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They value diversity and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
- Address: The Wulstan Unit, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JG
- Website: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers
Reference Number: Not specified
How To Apply Applications close 27 June 2025. University assessment is 16 July 2025 at Newman University, with service interviews on 29-31 July 2025. Successful candidates start 25 August 2025 for course beginning 1 September 2025. Time is of the essence, so don’t wait, apply today and take the first step toward your meaningful mental health career.
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