Mental Health Practitioner Therapy Trainee - IEYP-PI

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stevenage is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner Therapy Trainee to support the development and wellbeing of children aged 0-5. The role requires a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in mental health. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive cases. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in an impactful learning experience within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in psychology, social work or related field.
• Previous training in mental health-related profession.
• Ability to study at postgraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and wellbeing of children aged 0-5.
• Engage with families and multi-agency teams.
• Manage sensitive caseload material.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Proficient IT skills

Observation skills

Education

Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Qualification in early years child development

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Practitioner Therapy Trainee – IEYP-PI

Detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with Step2, you must also complete a UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements.

For further information on how to apply, review the attached document “UCL CYP PT Therapy - Application Guidance for Candidates” for the university application link and more information on how to apply. Also review the additional documents for more information on the role, person specification and working for Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Candidates must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Privacy notice: As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by Anna Freud and UCL, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme.

Candidates who have not applied to the university by the closing date of this advert will not be eligible for offer of an interview.

Direct UCL application link: Apply. Candidates are advised to avoid use of ChatGPT or similar AI support when completing your application. This vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc.). Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but have relevant professional experience are still encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Qualification in a relevant field such as early years child development; parenting; play therapy.
• Previous training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling).
• Ability to study and complete academic work at postgraduate study level. Proven record of previous academic attainment.

Desirable criteria

• Previous training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling).
• Ability to study and complete academic work at postgraduate study level. Proven record of previous academic attainment.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the importance of the 0-5 years on development and mental wellbeing and understanding of the range of factors that can impact 0-5 developmental and emotional wellbeing.
• Knowledge of 0-5s services (e.g. health visiting, early help and the need for holistic approaches).
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues relating to very young children.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of theory in relation to early child development.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Two or more years of experience working with the development and wellbeing of children aged 0-5 and their families.
• Experience of multi-agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies.
• Experience of working within a professional setting concerned with the mental health, development and wellbeing of infants aged 0-5.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with safeguarding issues.

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to adopt an observational stance, particularly relating to babies and very young children.
• Ability to reflect on the connection of own experiences of parenting/being parented.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with young children and their carers.
• Ability to personally manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material.
• Ability to reflect on own practice (in clinical supervision and practice tutor groups with course peers).
• Proficient IT skills and the ability to learn the electronic patient record system to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to complete academic work at postgraduate level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands.
• Demonstrates adaptability and ability to work with diverse communities.
• Able to meet travel demands associated with the role; flexible to meet needs.

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