Job summary
Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Recruit to Train Trainee, part of the Health Education England (HEE) funded Recruit to Train Programme in partnership with the Anna Freud Centre, University College London & Kings College London. The post-holder will be training on the Children & Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) Therapy Course and carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies & use their newly developed skills. We are seeking highly motivated & enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train in our service. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based intervention consistent with the course they are attending.
This is a fixed term post with this training year funded by HEE. After successful completion of the course there will be an opportunity to apply for ongoing employment within the service following successful completion of the course.
The successful candidates would be working within the Brighton & Hove Wellbeing Service. Brighton & Hove Wellbeing service is delivered by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with YMCA Downlink Group and Southdown and working closely with Brighton CAMHS. We offer a variety of support & psychological therapies to the community of Brighton & Hove.
Main duties of the job
This role is suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work & study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course, meaning that you will be required to study & perform at academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (i.e. weekends & after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during term with possibility of extra uni days near start and will be a mixture of in person & online. Applicants must be willing to travel to London to attend lectures.
More information about the courses & how the training works can be found here including the course brochures, and we strongly recommend you read the FAQs.
HEE are also expecting to implement a new rule regarding beneficiaries of their training year funding. We recommend you read this if you plan to apply to future trainings.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a wider strategy to increase access to evidence-based interventions to children and young people exhibiting mental health difficulties in Brighton & Hove. The post-holder will work within the Brighton & Hove Wellbeing service providing interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds & ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equality, diversity & inclusion.
About us
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
Working in Sussex:
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
- With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Other staff survey results include:
- 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
- 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
- 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
Information about how to Apply
This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the KCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted (for more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/). Please complete your university application using the KCL University Application Guidance supplied.
KCL covers the modalities of CBT, SFP (CDD and ED), and Parent Training. You only need one application to the associated University no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability.
Please note that when you apply to this role, your name will be shared with the Higher Education Institute (HEI) running the course. The service will usually be the Course Teams main way of contacting you until you have been sent an Offer, and so the Course Team at the HEI may ask for information if it is relevant to deciding course eligibility. Other information that might be shared:
- Reason behind ineligibility for the course.
- Queries regarding application
- Name change - confirm with service to ensure that they are reviewing the correct candidate.
This is an integral part of the process to confirm that you have applied to the University and that you meet their course requirements. Please apply to the University at the same time as applying to this job position.If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the HEI and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.
As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where you must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.
Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.Applicants for this training at KCL will need to be available to start by the 16th of January at the latest (with the course starting on the 23rd January).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Information about how to Apply
This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the KCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted (for more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/). Please complete your university application using the KCL University Application Guidance supplied.
KCL covers the modalities of CBT, SFP (CDD and ED), and Parent Training. You only need one application to the associated University no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability.
Please note that when you apply to this role, your name will be shared with the Higher Education Institute (HEI) running the course. The service will usually be the Course Teams main way of contacting you until you have been sent an Offer, and so the Course Team at the HEI may ask for information if it is relevant to deciding course eligibility. Other information that might be shared:
- Reason behind ineligibility for the course.
- Queries regarding application
- Name change - confirm with service to ensure that they are reviewing the correct candidate.
This is an integral part of the process to confirm that you have applied to the University and that you meet their course requirements. Please apply to the University at the same time as applying to this job position.If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the HEI and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.
As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where you must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.
Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.Applicants for this training at KCL will need to be available to start by the 16th of January at the latest (with the course starting on the 23rd January).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level
Desirable
- Minimum second-class bachelor's degree from a UK University or an oversees qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. Psychology, social work etc.).
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people
Experience
Essential
- Ideally at least 2 years' experience of working with children/young people in a mental health setting
- Experience of working with safeguarding issues
- Experience of multi-agency working and liaising across internal and external agencies
Skills and ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and their families
- Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their families
- Ability to use supervision to reflect on practice
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level
Desirable
- Minimum second-class bachelor's degree from a UK University or an oversees qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. Psychology, social work etc.).
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people
Experience
Essential
- Ideally at least 2 years' experience of working with children/young people in a mental health setting
- Experience of working with safeguarding issues
- Experience of multi-agency working and liaising across internal and external agencies
Skills and ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and their families
- Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their families
- Ability to use supervision to reflect on practice
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
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
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).
