Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner

5 months ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This training role is based within the new Anxiety and Depression in Young People (AnDY) Research Clinic in Oxford. The Clinic is a collaboration between Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, University of Oxford, and University of Reading. Its aim is to build on the success of the AnDY Research Clinic at the University of Reading by establishing a research-ready clinical service in Oxfordshire that can support research around the development, maintenance, prevention, and treatment of mental health difficulties in childhood and adolescence.

The post-holder will be part of a team delivering brief, outcome focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing difficulties with anxiety and/or depression) whilst undertaking training via the Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate-level

Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) training programme at the University of Reading. The University will provide core training in psychological assessment and intervention, while the service will provide the clinical work and supervision required to pass the course.

1. Conduct person-centred assessments, using digital technology or face to face, and determine the best course of treatment for individuals with the support and guidance of experienced supervisors.

2. Work under supervision to provide high volume, brief, evidence-based psychological interventions, including guided self-help and group work, within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Trust’s policies and procedures.

3. Keep records of clinical activity and collect both outcome measures and patient evaluations. Contribute to the collation and analysis of outcome and experience data.

4. Attend the University of Reading CWP training programme and successfully complete the academic and clinical requirements of this course.

In this role, no two days are the same. If you enjoy variety and a challenge, this is the perfect role for you. We're a friendly and approachable team, who are incredibly supportive; we know how important it is to have a good team around you to succeed and be happy at work.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

**Our values are**: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

We have plenty of learning opportunities and there are always projects available for you to get involved with to really help progress your career. You'll also be able to network within most services of the Directorate, meaning you'll be exposed to how we support mental health across Oxfordshire and the South West.

We believe passionately in a culture of good work/life balance and support well-being, training, and development.

Clinical
1. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
2. Assess and support young people with a common mental health problem, with or without comorbid long term physical health conditions, in the self-management of their recovery.
3. Undertake child
- and young person-centered assessments which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
4. Contribute to decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service referral protocols, and refer unsuitable young people on to the relevant service/back to the referral agent as necessary or step-up the person’s treatment to high intensity therapy.
5. Provide a range of information and support for evidence-based, high volume, brief psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help and information about psychological and pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone, or via other media.
6. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
7. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure tr



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