Trainee Specialist Clinical Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health organization is seeking a Trainee Children and Young People's Specialist Clinical Practice Autism and Learning Disabilities (LD/A Practitioner). This role involves hands-on support for young individuals with LD/A, with a commitment to co-production in care. The position includes a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate and provides essential training in a collaborative environment. Ideal for those passionate about neurodiversity.

Benefits

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Knowledge in post-diagnostic psychoeducation and assessment.
• Experience in collaborative support with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with LD/A needs across settings.
• Collaborate with others to provide effective support.
• Engage in reflective practice during training.

Skills

Supporting neurodivergent children

Collaborative working

Person-centred approach

Education

Postgraduate Certificate

Job description

Overview

GMMH CAMHS/IST is offering a 12-month Trainee Children and Young People\'s Specialist Clinical Practice Autism and Learning Disabilities (LD/A Practitioner). The post combines hands-on experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism (LD/A) with a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate and weekly clinical supervision. Co-production will be central to this role, ensuring individuals and families are actively involved in shaping support.

This trainee role is ideal for someone passionate about working with neurodivergent children and young people. You will support individuals across a range of GMMH CAMHS/IST services, contributing to assessment, planning and delivery of personalised, strengths-based interventions. You will work with families, schools and professionals to promote inclusive and effective support, implementing person-centred and evidence-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with LD/A needs across therapeutic and community settings.
• Collaborate with families, schools and professionals to promote inclusive and effective support.
• Participate in assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of personalised, strengths-based interventions.
• Engage in reflective practice and structured academic activities as part of the Postgraduate Diploma training.
• Contribute to co-production activities, ensuring service users\' voices inform practice.

Training and Qualifications

• Postgraduate Certificate (fully funded) and weekly clinical supervision as part of the 12-month training post.
• The course is part-time for one year: 2 days study and 3 days clinical practice, with teaching, self-directed study and supervised clinical practice.
• Exercises will equip practitioners with skills to improve access and outcomes for autistic young people and those with learning disabilities.
• The course does not include ADOS training; assessment may involve neurodevelopmental history taking and observation.
• Knowledge and practice in post-diagnostic psychoeducation, assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation with behaviour that challenges.
• Training in groups such as "+Riding the Rapids\", a parent-training approach to support CYP with behaviour that challenges.

Eligibility and Recruitment Notes

• All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks; details are available via NHS Employers.
• The Trust operates DBS Update Service; enrolment is required where applicable for a fee.
• We are committed to a diverse workforce and removing barriers to employment for under-represented groups (e.g., BAME, Disabled, LGBT+).
• We may consider relevant experience outside the NHS for salary calculation; contact the Recruitment Team for information.
• The Home Office and visa sponsorship information may apply; we are an approved sponsor for Skilled Worker visas. Some roles may not be eligible for sponsorship.
• We are a provider of safeguarding commitments for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits and Working Environment

• Salary and leave: + see the full ad for details on annual leave (27 days rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years) and bank holidays.
• Excellent pension, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, wellbeing programme, Blue Light Card Discounts, fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles).