About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner (CYWP) to join the CYWP Training Programme team within the GMMH Psychological Therapies Training Centre (PTTC).
This role involves supporting the training and development of future cohorts of CYWPs. As an Associate Lecturer / Tutor, you will contribute to teaching, marking, tutorials and trainee support.
The role is suited to a practitioner with enthusiasm for workforce development and professional education. Full induction and training will be provided, and many activities are undertaken jointly with experienced members of the programme team. You will work within a supportive and collaborative team with regular supervision and guidance.
The PTTC was established in 2000 in partnership with the University of Manchester to deliver postgraduate training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Since then, the Centre has expanded significantly and now delivers more than 20 training programmes across a broad range of evidence-based psychological therapies, primarily at postgraduate level.
Main duties of the job
To provide teaching, tutorials and other support for trainees undertaking the EMHP & CYWP postgraduate training programme. To assist in the delivery, development and evaluation of the EMHP & CYWP training programmes.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a full list of the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Educated to degree level Qualified CWP / CYWP
Desirable
Qualified Low Intensity Supervisor Qualification in Teaching
Experience Essential
Substantial experience as a qualified CYWP
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.
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Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Psychological Therapies Training Centre
Harrop House, Prestwich Hospital
Prestwich, Manchester
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)