CAMHS Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the East Midlands is offering full-time trainee positions for Children & Young People's Wellbeing Practitioners to deliver low-intensity mental health interventions. Candidates must begin training in February 2026 at the University of Reading. Ideal for those passionate about child mental health and well-being, this role also provides clinical work experience.

Benefits

In-house occupational health services

Staff counselling services

Employee-led staff networks

Qualifications

• Ready to start academic training in February 2026.
• Prepare to participate in training while working in a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver interventions for mental health problems in children.
• Develop skills through role-play and clinical service work.

Skills

Ability to assess and deliver low-intensity interventions

Skills in role-play and clinical practice

Understanding of mental health issues in children

Education

Postgraduate diploma in Brief Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions

Job description

Overview

Children & Young People7s Wellbeing Practitioner Trainees, CAMHS (training posts) Fixed Term 1 year. We are excited to offer 4 training posts; across our three Community CAMHS services.

These are full time training posts which will involve undertaking a postgraduate diploma level training hosted by the University of Reading whilst being based within one of our CAMHS clinical teams.

Candidates will need to be ready to start academic training in February 2026 at the University of Reading (UoR). Interviews will be held jointly with the UoR and successful candidates will be required to complete the application form for a place on the Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma in Brief Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions for CYP with Common Mental Health Problems course. An additional learning agreement, supplementary to the Terms and Conditions of Employment, will be issued to clarify the responsibilities and obligations linked to the period of learning during employment in this role.

The course timetable and course summary are attached.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Trainee Children & Young People7s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) you will be trained to assess and deliver low-intensity interventions for common mental health problems in children and young people such as low mood, anxiety and behavioural difficulties.

You will develop your skills with a mixture of role-play and skills practice teaching, as well as clinical work in service.

Application Guidance

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Visa and Sponsorship

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled Worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

About the Trust

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire7s biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Queries / Informal visits

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ryan C Smith  |  Job title: Clinical Team Lead  |  Email: [e-mail]  |  Telephone: [phone]