University Advanced Certificate Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner: Specialist Adult Mental Health at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

To apply for the MHWP programme, you will need to submit your application directly through NHS Jobs. If you are successful, you will be offered a full-time training programme for the role, funded at NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 4 level. New training opportunities are advertised via NHS Jobs, so setting up NHS Jobs search alerts is the best way to find out when places become available.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine | Department: Allied Health, Social Work and Wellbeing | Duration: 1 year part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Across three modules, you’ll gain deep insights into the specialist field of community-based adult mental health. From this, you’ll develop the knowledge and expertise needed to positively impact community mental health as the area grows and evolves. Modules include Care Planning in Partnership, Engagement and Assessment with People with Severe Mental Health Problems, Wellbeing-Focused Psychologically Informed Interventions for Severe Mental Health Problems.

Career pathways

As a graduate with a University Advanced Certificate Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner: Specialist Adult Mental Health, you’ll leave us with the skills to work as a Band 5 professional with options for career progression. The NHS Long Term Plan (2019) set out a commitment to new and integrated primary and community mental health care models.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, as well as at least five GCSEs at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including GCSE English Language. We will also consider equivalent professional experience, or recognition of prior learning, and assess this on an individual basis. You will also need to demonstrate the intrapersonal skills and values consistent with providing hopeful, person-centred care and show a commitment to working with people with complex mental health needs. An interview forms part of the selection process. If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’. This will be requested and checked by your NHS trust employer rather than the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,000 for the whole programme (2025/26). UK Full-Time tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/

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