Job summary
£25,147 to £27,596 (Band 4) for first year, £28,407 to £34,581 (Band 5) in year 2, subject to successful completion of the course.
We are looking for a number of highly motivated individuals to join various teams across CNTW as Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners. This is an exciting, brand-new role created by Health Education England and NHS England and Improvement to support the transformation of adult community mental health services.
Your training will be fully funded by the NHS, and you will be eligible for a full-time qualified position if you pass the course. In return, we ask that you commit to staying with us for at least two years after you qualify. These posts are suitable for graduates and non-graduates, who have the right personal qualities. This role will contribute to ensuring adults with severe mental health problems have greater access to psychologically informed interventions.
Main duties of the job
The Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will:
- attend all elements of the training programme of study and progress successfully through assessments of competence and attainment
- work in an adult/older adult community mental health service when not completing the programme of study
- develop and practice psychologically-informed interventions under supervision, working directly with adults in the community
- support collaborative care planning, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver a set of brief wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions - not therapy - for example:
- Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure using the "GOALS" programme
- Problem-solving
- Improving sleep
- Recognising and managing emotions
- Guided self-help for bulimia and binge-eating
- Confidence building
- Support with medicines management
The Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will be required to:
- Demonstrate the ability to work at degree level
- Have experience of work interacting with the public, working as part of a team, analysing complex information and communicating effectively
- Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress, their families and carer
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
As a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a dynamic mental health team delivering psychologically informed interventions and supporting adults to receive the right care. You will need to have flexibility and adaptability and a passion for working with adults with severe mental health problems.
During the one-year graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training, you will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills to employ wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for serious mental health problems for adults individually and in groups, as well as support their families and carers, in line with the education providers expectations.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: The Trainee Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner posts are training positions. Progression into a permanent contract is subject to passing the course. The academic component will be provided by the University of Hull remotely.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Only apply for this post if you are available to begin full time employment in March 2023.
We are advertising for a number of posts across the CNTW footprint including Northumberland, Newcastle, and Cumbria.
The academic part of this training is provided by the University of Hull, and all elements are provided remotely. No travel to Hull is required.
Advertising date : 16th January 2024
Closing date : 22ndJanuary 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: The Trainee Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner posts are training positions. Progression into a permanent contract is subject to passing the course. The academic component will be provided by the University of Hull remotely.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Only apply for this post if you are available to begin full time employment in March 2023.
We are advertising for a number of posts across the CNTW footprint including Northumberland, Newcastle, and Cumbria.
The academic part of this training is provided by the University of Hull, and all elements are provided remotely. No travel to Hull is required.
Advertising date : 16th January 2024
Closing date : 22ndJanuary 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths A-C
- evidence of attributes and qualities for working in mental health - values
- evidence of ability to work as part of MDT as well as autonomous working
Desirable
- 2:2 degree or evidence of aptitude for similar level of training
Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Evidence of values privileged by the Trust
- Evidence of motivation and enthusiasm for learning
- Work experience which links to mental health
Desirable
- Evidence of motivation and drive for a career in mental health
Aptitude for learning
Essential
- Motivation and passion for learning
- Evidence of track record for engaging with academic studies
- Other qualifications linked to mental health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths A-C
- evidence of attributes and qualities for working in mental health - values
- evidence of ability to work as part of MDT as well as autonomous working
Desirable
- 2:2 degree or evidence of aptitude for similar level of training
Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Evidence of values privileged by the Trust
- Evidence of motivation and enthusiasm for learning
- Work experience which links to mental health
Desirable
- Evidence of motivation and drive for a career in mental health
Aptitude for learning
Essential
- Motivation and passion for learning
- Evidence of track record for engaging with academic studies
- Other qualifications linked to mental health
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
