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Recruit to Train Trainee Parenting Practitioner

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West London NHS Trust

Oct 17

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

Requirements

  • We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service.
  • 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.
  • Candidates can apply for the training on https://apply.kcl.ac.uk/.
  • Under intensive supervision, CYP-IAPT training will support you to enhance your existing knowledge and experience of parenting interventions.
  • The role will give you an exciting opportunity to join our growing and supportive Mental Health Support Team to further expand our offer of parenting interventions into school, and contribute to the development of the service.
  • The post provides excellent opportunities for professional development and regular supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Under intensive supervision, CYP-IAPT training will support you to enhance your existing knowledge and experience of parenting interventions, to offer guided self-help interventions alongside well-established evidence-based parenting interventions for primary-aged children with significant behaviour problems (Incredible Years Programme and Personalised Individual Parent Training Programme for complex presentations).
  • The role will give you an exciting opportunity to join our growing and supportive Mental Health Support Team to further expand our offer of parenting interventions into school, and contribute to the development of the service.
  • The roles will be exciting and varied, and include offering individual and group work, enabling the post holders to develop a range of skills and experience whilst studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Child & Young Person IAPT Therapy. The post provides excellent opportunities for professional development and regular supervision.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Recruit to Train Trainee Parenting Practitioner role?

The main focus is to provide evidence-based parenting interventions for primary-aged children with significant behavioral problems while completing training in the Children & Young People Mental Health Therapy Course.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must apply for both the trainee role with the organization and the KCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy to be shortlisted.

What kind of training will the post-holder receive?

The post-holder will receive intensive supervision and training in guided self-help interventions and well-established evidence-based parenting interventions, such as the Incredible Years Programme and the Personalised Individual Parent Training Programme.

What types of skills can I expect to develop in this role?

You can expect to develop a range of skills in individual and group work, as well as enhance your knowledge and experience in parenting interventions.

What support will be provided during the training?

The role provides excellent opportunities for professional development, regular supervision, and support from the growing and supportive Mental Health Support Team.

Is experience in mental health necessary for this position?

While experience in mental health is beneficial, the role is designed to enhance and build upon existing knowledge and skills in the field.

What are the working conditions for this role?

The position is part of the Ealing Mental Health Support Team, which operates within schools in the borough, allowing for direct interaction with students and parents.

How does the organization support diversity?

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, employing staff from various backgrounds and promoting inclusivity within the workplace.

How can I get in touch for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Theresa McDonald, MHST Clinical Lead, at theresa.mcdonald@westlondon.nhs.uk.

When does the training program begin, and how long does it last?

Specific dates and duration for the training program can be found in the Candidate Pack provided through the application process at KCL.

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West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one the most diverse providers of NHS mental and physical health care in the UK.

Science & Healthcare
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1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

West London NHS Trust provides mental health, community, and social care services across West London. The trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that supports mental well-being and physical health. Their purpose is to improve the lives of individuals and communities by offering comprehensive healthcare services, focusing on recovery and promoting mental health awareness. They aim to provide personalised care that respects the dignity and needs of each patient.

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