Adolescent IPT-A Therapy Trainee — NHS Training

Whittington Health Nhs Trust; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittington Health NHS Trust is offering a CYP Psychological Training post in Islington CAMHS, focused on Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression in adolescents (IPT-A). Trainees will combine clinical work with UCL/Anna Freud Centre study, join the NHS England funded programme, and work toward a UCL Postgraduate Diploma.

The role begins January 2027 with a mix of teaching and client work, and involves travel to Anna Freud Centre in Central London for teaching sessions during the training year.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people, and their families.
• Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their families.
• Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Balance a busy work and study schedule.
• Work as an employee of Islington CAMHS and enrolled student with UCL/Anna Freud.
• Deliver training assignments and clinical interventions with CYP.

Skills

Effective communication with children

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Reflective practice in emotive/intera-

Academic study at postgraduate level

Education

Postgraduate diploma-level study

Registered/accredited MH profession

Job description

Whittington Health NHS Trust is offering a CYP Psychological Training post in Islington CAMHS, focused on Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression in adolescents (IPT-A). Trainees will combine clinical work with UCL/Anna Freud Centre study, join the NHS England funded programme, and work toward a UCL Postgraduate Diploma.

The role begins January 2027 with a mix of teaching and client work, and involves travel to Anna Freud Centre in Central London for teaching sessions during the training year.