About this role
Job summary
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner - Video Application "All About Me - Why Should We Shortlist You?" As part of your application for the Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner role, we would like you to submit a short video (maximum 5-10 minutes) introducing yourself & telling us why you believe you would be a great candidate for this opportunity. We want to get to know you as a person, beyond your written application. You might like to consider: - Who are you? Tell us a little about yourself, your interests, experiences and what makes you unique. - Why this role? What attracts you to working with children and young people and training as a CWP? - What would you bring? What personal qualities, strengths, skills or experiences would make you a valuable addition to our team? - What matters to you? What values are important to you when working with others, particularly children and young people? - Why should we shortlist you? What would you most like us to remember about you? Be yourself! We are not looking for a polished or professionally edited production. You can be creative, use props or simply talk to the camera. What matters most is that we get a sense of who you are, what motivates you & your potential to develop within the role. Please submit your video along with your completed application form to [email protected] along with a completed application form in addition to your TRAC application.
Main duties of the job
MPFT has exciting opportunities to join our teams as part of the Recruit to Train Programme in partnership with the University of Northampton. We seek highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our CAMHS (STW) service.
There is a non negotiable start date of the 5th January 2027 to start a service induction week with the University Course starting on 12th January 2027.
Teaching is delivered both face to face and online and you will be expected to travel to Northampton for face to face teaching.
This is a fixed term 12 month contract.
Our trainees will need to possess the following qualities -
An ability to study at undergraduate/postgraduate level (should have A-levels or equivalent)
Be highly organised and able to manage competing demands on time
Be able to form therapeutic relationships with CYP, their families, and the local community
Show creativity and curiosity with a willingness to learn more, and try new approaches
Have experience of working with CYP and families with mental health challenges
Have a willingness to run therapeutic groups
Successful applicants will also need to make an application to University of Northampton.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a fixed term 12 month post training role within the Children and Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). The post-holder will work within a CYP mental health service as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.
The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
The post holder will be expected to attend Northampton University for their teaching with placements available at both Telford and Shrewsbury locations with expectations to travel as part of the role.
Upon successful completion of the course, the applicant will be eligible to apply for registration with the BABCP.
That the training year can be very demanding, and there will be an expectation of commuting to the University of Northampton That while the University does offer some study days, it is very likely they will need to study outside of their working hours The course begins w/c 12th January 2027 and you must be able to start in service for induction period on the 5th January 2027. The assignments include written work such as case studies and reflections, presentations, observed role plays and practice Teaching is 4 days a week for the first 3 months of the course. We then drop down to 3 days, then again to 2 days in the second half of the course. That by taking up a place on this course they will not be eligible for a further NHSE funded course for 2 years There is university support offered including a personal tutor, study skills support and mental health support available Teaching is expected to be a mix of face to face and online Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Person Specification
Essential Criteria Essential
Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or the equivalent degree in a relevant subject Previous experience of working in mental health or experience of a setting where they are likely to be exposed to people at increased risk of experiencing mental health difficulties, either paid or voluntary work Having personal experience of mental health difficulties
Desirable
Experience of working within CAMHS
Essential Essential
Good interpersonal skills and experience of working well with people Demonstrates high standards in written communication Demonstrates an understanding of assessment and risk
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.
Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Telford and Shrewsbury
Telford and Shrewsbury
TF4 3JS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)