Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) job at Prestwich Full Time NEW

As part of a national Talking Therapies programme, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, are recruiting into a number of salaried trainee positions to work across their Step 2 services within Wigan, Trafford and Bolton

We would like to recruit Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners into salaried 1-year trainee positions, with a possible offer of permanent future employment in one of our services upon successful completion of the training. We are looking for people with a commitment to scientific practice with a willingness to learn new skills and a desire to improve the health and wellbeing of people with common mental disorders.

Please include the answer to the below question in your supporting statement.

“Can you demonstrate experience of working/supporting people who have experienced difficulties with anxiety and/or depression?”

The interviews will be taking place the week commencing 22nd June 2026 across all GMMH sites. Dates and venues will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Due to the high volume of interviews required for this post, no alternate dates will be offered.

Services are committed to supporting recovery for people with anxiety and depression-related problems, including people with long term physical health conditions such as diabetes and respiratory problems.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world’s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts