Trainee HI CBT Practitioner
The Junction · Advanced Nurse Practitioner · viaNHS Jobs
£27485.00
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 7d ago
- Specialism
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5652229
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Job summary
This is firstly a training role within CYP IAPT. The post-holder will work in the Tees Valley Getting Help Team as part of a wider team of practitioners, delivering, with supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. These may include psycho-education, self-help and work with presentation such as anxiety, low mood and anger.
The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service. The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-directed study days required by Northumbria University (Higher Education Institute), as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week (3 days) using their newly developed skills as part of the service delivery model.
The post holder will primarily deliver interventions in Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, and Darlington, with flexibility required
Main duties of the job
To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting. To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services. To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family. To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards. To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies. To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice. Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties. Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes
About us
The Junction Foundation, along with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, the Link , Alliance Psychology, Teesside Mind, and Changing Futures North East formed a partnership to create the Tees Valley Getting Help Service. By pooling our resources and combining our expertise, we offer a range of mental health support, to make it easier for children, young people and their families to find the help that fits their needs. We provide a wide range of support, including working directly with children and young people, offering advice and guidance for families, and providing training and support for parents and carers, school staff, and other professionals.
Details
Date posted
08 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0605-26-0003
Job locations
Westfield Farm
The Green, Dormanstown
Redcar
Cleveland
TS10 5NA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.
To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.
To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.
To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools
To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.
To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.
Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.
To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.
Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe, ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.
Training and Supervision
Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.
Apply learning from the training programme to practice
Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.
Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.
Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.
Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.
Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice
Partnership Working
To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.
To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.
Safeguarding
Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.
Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.
Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.
To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.
A Professional and Ethical Service
To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS and in line with The Junction Foundation Policies and Procedures.
To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through The Junction Foundations professional development and Appraisal system.
To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per partnership and Junctions supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP
To work within The Links GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.
To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.
To adhere to all The Links Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.
Other
Mapping/updating of existing local services for signposting and review/update existing service directory. Continue to welcome spotlight sessions for external providers during whole team meetings or attend their team meetings.
Engage caseload to increase effective stakeholder participation in service design and delivery and increase attendance at participation events/groups.
Regular promotion and marketing of childrens mental health, prevention and early intervention linking in with local/national campaigns
Work in partnership with Junction foundation other support services.
This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in development of the role in
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.
To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.
To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.
To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools
To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.
To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.
Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.
To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.
Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe, ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.
Training and Supervision
Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.
Apply learning from the training programme to practice
Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.
Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.
Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.
Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.
Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice
Partnership Working
To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.
To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.
Safeguarding
Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.
Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.
Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.
To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.
A Professional and Ethical Service
To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS and in line with The Junction Foundation Policies and Procedures.
To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through The Junction Foundations professional development and Appraisal system.
To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per partnership and Junctions supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP
To work within The Links GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.
To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.
To adhere to all The Links Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.
Other
Mapping/updating of existing local services for signposting and review/update existing service directory. Continue to welcome spotlight sessions for external providers during whole team meetings or attend their team meetings.
Engage caseload to increase effective stakeholder participation in service design and delivery and increase attendance at participation events/groups.
Regular promotion and marketing of childrens mental health, prevention and early intervention linking in with local/national campaigns
Work in partnership with Junction foundation other support services.
This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in development of the role in
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