Senior Wellbeing Practitioner
Job overview
Greenwich MHST seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who are passionate about mental health support in schools, with a demonstrable track record of MHST clinical experience.
The post holder will contribute further to the development of early intervention and prevention service in Greenwich CAMHS. The post represents a development opportunity for a qualified practitioner, who is committed to the principles of CYP-PT to further their career into a Senior practice role. In addition to managing their own caseload, the post holder will be expected to provide supervision to CWPs or EMHPs.
The post-holder will work with young people from diverse backgrounds and should be committed to diversity and ensuring access to services for all.
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To provide an evidenced based service for children and young people as part of early identification and intervention for children and young people with emotional and mental health needs
To provide advice, support and knowledge of appropriate resources for the emotional wellbeing of children and their families
To take responsibility for liaising with Practice Leads within the team and other Practitioners, to support effective clinical governance, risk and safety protocols and best practice principles to support continuous improvement and young person-centred care
To support development and delivery of psychoeducational workshops, webinars and groups for young people, parents/carers and school staff
To work across agencies to develop a co-ordinated response to children and young people's mental health needs
Encourage user-involvement and co-production in furthering best practices and striving for quality assurance in data returns for qualitative and quantitative service evaluations to inform and improve further service development
To work alongside others to demonstrate knowledge and skills to plan and critically evaluate the implementation of the early intervention role to meet the mental health needs of children and young people
To provide supervision to CWPs or EMHPs (from second year of SWP programme).
Working for our organisation
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.
We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We’re Kind
- We’re Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
SWP TRAINEE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a training role within the CYP-PT programme. The SWP training is for qualified CWPs and EMHPs who have undertaken the respective Graduate or Postgraduate Certificate/ Diploma. The programme aims to extend the clinical skillset of CWPs and EMHPs by providing specialist training in a broader range of presentations as well as supervisor training for low-intensity interventions. SWPs will be responsible for:
Fulfilling the course requirement (see course brochure)
Working within the governance frameworks of the organisation, including, but not limited to: Clinical Governance, Confidentiality, Data Protection, Health and Safety, and use of IT
Informing their supervisor/line manager and university of any university absence
Being present in their site on non-university days and use site leave allowances as agreed with their site.
Application Process
This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL 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 KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).
University applications close on Wednesday 25th November 2026 at 23.59 pm. However, it is strongly advised to submit an early application to prevent the delay of a decision. Applications take approximately 4-6 weeks to assess. Teaching will begin on Monday 29th January 2027 at KCL, Denmark Hill Campus.
Please read the application guidance and course brochure included for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application.
KCL CYP-PT Senior Wellbeing Practitioner PGDip (SWP) Jan 2027- KCL Programme Brochure.pdf
KCL CYP-PT Senior Wellbeing Practitioner PGDip (SWP) Jan 2027 - Application Guidance.pdf
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.
We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.
If you have declared you are part of the armed forces community, you may be asked to provide evidence during the recruitment process. If you misrepresent this information, your offer may be withdrawn. For Armed Forces specific support, see our webpage: https://oxleas.nhs.uk/armed-forces-community/
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information. AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.
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