Job summary

Our service has an exciting opportunity for a CYP-Psychological TherapiesTrainee - ASC / LD Modalityto join our CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team as part of the National Health Service England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP-IAPT / Recruit to Train) in partnership with Anna Freud Centre and University College London.

CYP-PT Therapiesisa government-fundedinitiativeaimingto grow thechild mental health workforceto meet much neededdemand.Tohelpreach this goal,NHSE covers salary and training costs fora fixed term1-yearpost,allowingservices to employtraineestoaid inimplementingnew or expanding existingspecialistpathwaysto bridge the gaps inCYPmental health support.

Main duties of the job

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete aUCLapplication for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with uson whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered aUCLtraining place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).

As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by University College London, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this programme.

Anyone starting an NHSE-funded course is required to wait two years after their graduation exam board before starting another NHSE funded course. This policy means that recent CWP and EMHP graduates are not eligible to apply for this post.

Please view page below - Applying to the Postgraduate Diploma in Children and Young Person's Psychological Trainings: Therapy - UCL & Anna Freudfor the university application link and more information on how to apply.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-SSLB8366233

Job locations

Charter House

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note you need to complete 2 applications one for the CAMHS roles and the other for the University Course.

Please reviewtheadditionaldocumentsfor more information onthe role,personspecificationotheremployment documents.

We are expecting a high number of applicants for this post, so please apply early. We will need to close the advert before the official closing date, if we have reached our agreed maximum number of applicants.

For further information regarding this post, please contact:

Natalie Chakaduka, Operations Lead, South Bedfordshire CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team

Telephone number: 01525 638614 or 01525 638613.

Job description Job responsibilities Please note you need to complete 2 applications one for the CAMHS roles and the other for the University Course. Please reviewtheadditionaldocumentsfor more information onthe role,personspecificationotheremployment documents. We are expecting a high number of applicants for this post, so please apply early. We will need to close the advert before the official closing date, if we have reached our agreed maximum number of applicants. For further information regarding this post, please contact: Natalie Chakaduka, Operations Lead, South Bedfordshire CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team Telephone number: 01525 638614 or 01525 638613.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum second-class Bachelors degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject, eg Psychology, Social Worker, Nursing etc.
• A core profession as recognised by BABCP (for example, mental health nursing, social work) or a level 6 qualification (typically this would be an undergraduate degree) and meet the eligibility criteria for the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route. To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 2 years' relevant full-time equivalent therapeutic experience in a mental health setting.

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care Practice.
• Completed MSc / PhD in a subject related to child mental health/ child development

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years working within a relevant environment / service.
• Experience supporting people with Neurodevelopmental Diagnosis: Autism, Intellectual Disability.
• Experience supporting People who express their distress though behaviours that challenge others.
• Experience of Multi Agency working and liaising across internal and external agencies

Desirable

• Experience implementing adapted communication aids, CBT principals and PBS / SPELL orientated approaches
• Experience of teaching other professionals
• Experience/knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community and of working with interpreters.

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of features of Autism, Intellectual Disability, co-morbidities and challenges associated with these conditions.
• Understanding of issues related to post diagnosis.
• Knowledge and understanding of NICE Guidelines
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and their families.

Desirable

• Knowledge of current developments in CAMHS
• Ability to teach basic CAMHS concepts
• Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum second-class Bachelors degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject, eg Psychology, Social Worker, Nursing etc. A core profession as recognised by BABCP (for example, mental health nursing, social work) or a level 6 qualification (typically this would be an undergraduate degree) and meet the eligibility criteria for the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route. To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 2 years' relevant full-time equivalent therapeutic experience in a mental health setting. Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care Practice. Completed MSc / PhD in a subject related to child mental health/ child development Experience Essential A minimum of two years working within a relevant environment / service. Experience supporting people with Neurodevelopmental Diagnosis: Autism, Intellectual Disability. Experience supporting People who express their distress though behaviours that challenge others. Experience of Multi Agency working and liaising across internal and external agencies Desirable Experience implementing adapted communication aids, CBT principals and PBS / SPELL orientated approaches Experience of teaching other professionals Experience/knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community and of working with interpreters. Skills Essential Knowledge of features of Autism, Intellectual Disability, co-morbidities and challenges associated with these conditions. Understanding of issues related to post diagnosis. Knowledge and understanding of NICE Guidelines Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and their families. Desirable Knowledge of current developments in CAMHS Ability to teach basic CAMHS concepts Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Charter House

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Charter House

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)