Band 6 Trainee CBT Therapist - Recruit to Train

West London NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse healthcare provider in London seeks a Trainee CBT Practitioner to join its CAMHS teams. This training role involves delivering high-quality CBT interventions for children and young people, with support and supervision. Candidates must apply for both the trainee position and associated training courses. The role offers excellent professional development opportunities in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Candidates must apply for the trainee role and the UCL and KCL courses.
• Enthusiastic mental health practitioners needed.

Responsibilities

• Offer high-quality service to young people and families.
• Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions under supervision.
• Engage in both individual and group work.
• Develop skills while studying for the diploma.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Evidence-based CBT interventions

Work with young people

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in CBT

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join our CAMHS teams as a Trainee CBT Practitioner, NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes in partnership with Anna Freud, University College London, and Kings College London.

We are recruiting 3 trainees (1 in Hammersmith & Fulham, 1 in Hounslow, and 1 in our Eating Disorder Service). The post-holders will be training on the CYP Psychological Training Programme and carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. 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 the trainee role with our organisation and both the UCL and KCL courses in order to be shortlisted. Please see our Candidate Pack for further details

Responsibilities

• You will offer a high-quality service to young people, families / carers, alongside working effectively with your colleagues and liaising with other professionals in the network.
• Your training will enable you to deliver—under intensive supervision—high quality, focused evidence-based CBT interventions for children and young people experiencing moderate mental health difficulties (e.g. low mood and anxiety).
• This will equip those in post to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven mental health service.
• The roles will be exciting and varied, including individual and group working in a CAMHS setting, enabling the post holders to develop a range of skills and experience whilst studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT.
• The post provides excellent opportunities for professional development and regular supervision.

About West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services.

The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Contact / Informal visits

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rob Brindley
Job title: Head of Psychology
Email address: [e-mail]