Job summary
Children & Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner Trainees, CAMHS (training posts) - Fixed Term 1 year
We are excited to offer 4 training posts; across our three Community CAMHS services.
These are full time training posts which will involve undertaking a postgraduate diploma level training hosted by the University of Reading whilst being based within one of our CAMHS clinical teams.
Candidates will need to be ready to start academic training in February 2026 at the University of Reading (UoR). Interviews will be held jointly with the UoR and successful candidates will be required to complete the application form for a place on the Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma in Brief Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions for CYP with Common Mental Health Problems course. An additional learning agreement, supplementary to the Terms and Conditions of Employment, will be issued to clarify the responsibilities and obligations linked to the period of learning during employment in this role.
The course timetable and course summary are attached.
Main duties of the job
As a Trainee Children & Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) you will be trained to assess and deliver low-intensity interventions for common mental health problems in children and young people such as low mood, anxiety and behavioural difficulties.
You will develop your skills with a mixture of role-play and skills practice teaching, as well as clinical work in service.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work as a trainee as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties including anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.
The post-holder will work with children, young people and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when required.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high quality, outcome-informed/ focused, evidence-based interventions.
The post-holder will also oversee elements of participation. This includes engaging all children, young people and families in various ways to gain feedback, participate in shaping services and running appropriate participation groups within the services.
The post holder will be required to be creative, flexible, adaptable, professional and motivated in all aspects of their role, both in clinical delivery and within the development of the service provision.
Where appropriate to provide support for the work of other members of the multidisciplinary team and signpost children, young people and families to appropriate support/services.
These posts are fixed term for 12 months, with the intention that on completion applicants will be able to apply for any qualified CWP posts available within CAMHS once the course is complete.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work as a trainee as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties including anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.
The post-holder will work with children, young people and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when required.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high quality, outcome-informed/ focused, evidence-based interventions.
The post-holder will also oversee elements of participation. This includes engaging all children, young people and families in various ways to gain feedback, participate in shaping services and running appropriate participation groups within the services.
The post holder will be required to be creative, flexible, adaptable, professional and motivated in all aspects of their role, both in clinical delivery and within the development of the service provision.
Where appropriate to provide support for the work of other members of the multidisciplinary team and signpost children, young people and families to appropriate support/services.
These posts are fixed term for 12 months, with the intention that on completion applicants will be able to apply for any qualified CWP posts available within CAMHS once the course is complete.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to complete the training in the management of violence and aggression/breakaway.
- Has the ability to perform the full range of duties and across a variety of clinical area settings.
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood Development, Social Work etc.), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc.) or Relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis based on suitability to be able to successfully undertake the learning and written work required in a post-graduate academic qualification).
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with children, young people and their families.
- Ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with CYP and their families.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working.
- Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrate outcomes.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of children and young people's mental health and how it may present.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
- Knowledge of and commitment to anti-discriminatory/anti-oppressive practice and equal opportunities.
- An understanding of Childhood Development.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation within service area i.e. The Mental Health Act, Children Act, Mental Capacity Act.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression. (Formerly CYPIAPT) agenda and principles.
- Familiarity and understanding of key national documents and developments affecting the delivery of CAMHS.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to study as a self-motivated learner and implement training with appropriate support.
- Good time management, organisational and IT skills.
- Ability to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments of young people and their families.
- Able to assess clinical risk, develop and communicate appropriate risk management plans.
- Able to build purposeful, effective relationships with children and families.
- Able to communicate clearly, sensitively, and effectively using best evidence methods with children of different ages and abilities, their families, and the professional system.
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including producing appropriate reports and case records.
- The ability to manage a caseload and act as the lead professional for patients on your caseload where appropriate and under supervision.
Desirable
- Skills and knowledge in utilising specific assessments and outcome measures including (CYPIAPT/CORC measures: RCADS, CORS/ORS etc).
- Understanding of other psychological interventions/professions relevant to CAMHS.
- Experience of facilitating group work, training, and consultation.
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post
- Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post including to and from university and supervision.2
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to complete the training in the management of violence and aggression/breakaway.
- Has the ability to perform the full range of duties and across a variety of clinical area settings.
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood Development, Social Work etc.), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc.) or Relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis based on suitability to be able to successfully undertake the learning and written work required in a post-graduate academic qualification).
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with children, young people and their families.
- Ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with CYP and their families.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working.
- Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrate outcomes.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of children and young people's mental health and how it may present.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
- Knowledge of and commitment to anti-discriminatory/anti-oppressive practice and equal opportunities.
- An understanding of Childhood Development.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation within service area i.e. The Mental Health Act, Children Act, Mental Capacity Act.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression. (Formerly CYPIAPT) agenda and principles.
- Familiarity and understanding of key national documents and developments affecting the delivery of CAMHS.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to study as a self-motivated learner and implement training with appropriate support.
- Good time management, organisational and IT skills.
- Ability to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments of young people and their families.
- Able to assess clinical risk, develop and communicate appropriate risk management plans.
- Able to build purposeful, effective relationships with children and families.
- Able to communicate clearly, sensitively, and effectively using best evidence methods with children of different ages and abilities, their families, and the professional system.
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including producing appropriate reports and case records.
- The ability to manage a caseload and act as the lead professional for patients on your caseload where appropriate and under supervision.
Desirable
- Skills and knowledge in utilising specific assessments and outcome measures including (CYPIAPT/CORC measures: RCADS, CORS/ORS etc).
- Understanding of other psychological interventions/professions relevant to CAMHS.
- Experience of facilitating group work, training, and consultation.
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post
- Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post including to and from university and supervision.2
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.
