CAMHS Practitioner and CYP-PT Therapy Trainee CBT | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Catford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is offering an exciting opportunity for a Recruit to Train Trainee CBT. The role involves working with children and young people, delivering evidence-based interventions while undergoing training. Candidates must be motivated and enthusiastic about making a difference in mental health. This position includes flexible working options and various benefits.

Benefits

Generous pay and pensions

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Health service discounts

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about making a difference to children’s mental health.
• Active learner with the ability to apply weekly teaching into clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Commit to the CYP Psychological Training Programme core principles.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions to children, young people, and their families.
• Work with clients applying learning from weekly teaching into practical clinical interventions.

Skills

Motivated

Enthusiastic about children’s mental health

Ability to apply teaching into practice

Job description

Overview

Our service has an exciting opportunity for a Recruit to Train Trainee CBT to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP-IAPT).

Position Details

The position will be based at Horizon Team, Lewisham CAMHS, Kaleidoscope but successful candidates will be expected to travel to Denmark Hill Campus of King’s College London for teaching during the training year.

Responsibilities

• Commit to the CYP Psychological Training Programme core principles: accessibility, accountability, participation, awareness and evidence-based practice.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions based on NICE Guideline recommended treatment to children, young people and their families.
• Work with clients in the service, applying learning from weekly teaching into practical clinical interventions.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about making a difference to children’s mental health.
• Active learner with the ability to apply weekly teaching into clinical practice.

Benefits

• Generous pay, pensions and leave, dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance, flexible working and part‑time working and job sharing options.
• Career development opportunities through mentoring, coaching and talent programmes.
• Car lease and keyworker housing available on selected sites.
• Health service discounts, counselling services and wellbeing events.
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, childcare vouchers and staff restaurants.

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).

Closing Date

This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025.