CAMHS Practitioner and CYP-PT Therapy Trainee under 5's

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Catford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Catford is looking for a committed CAMHS practitioner for a full-time training post focusing on under 5's early childhood pathway. You will engage in evidence-based interventions and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Successful completion of the role includes a UCL Postgraduate Diploma. Offering a generous benefits package including flexible working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pay, pensions and leave

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Competitive car lease deals

Keyworker housing options

NHS discounts

Counselling services

Wellbeing events

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Must be a nurse, social worker, occupational therapist or similar.
• Experience with children’s mental health is essential.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry a clinical caseload, delivering therapy.
• Complete academic work related to training assignments.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary clinical team.

Skills

Evidence-based interventions

Experience working in CAMHS

Strong communication skills

Education

Post-graduate diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Vacancy at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

Lewisham CAMHS are delighted to be advertising 1 new CYP-PT training post for our under 5's early childhood pathway.

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic CAMHS practitioner, who is highly motivated and enthusiastic about making a difference to children’s mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE Guideline recommended treatment.

You may be a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist or other professional with experience of working in CAMHS or transferable skills.

The successful post-holders will complete a post-graduate diploma through University College London working in one of our multi-disciplinary clinical teams.

The post will be based in our Core CAMHS Team. You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload, including delivering therapy according to your training modality.

Lewisham CAMHS is comprised of eight multi-disciplinary teams as follows: Core Team (Horizon), Neuro Developmental Team (NDT), Paediatric Liaison Service, SYMBOL Team (Looked After Children), Adolescent Treatment Team, Child Wellbeing Programme, Adolescent Resource and Therapy Service (ARTS) and Mental health in Schools Team (MHST).

You will be committed to the CYP Psychological Training Programme core principles: Accessibility, accountability, participation, awareness and evidence-based practice and in providing an inclusive and effective service for children and young people, along with a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Training Information

This full-time training will begin in January 2026 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student at UCL. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a UCL Postgraduate Diploma.

Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Teams will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a UCL 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). You must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements. You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.

NB Please be aware that your application form may be shared with the UCL staff team as part of the recruitment process. By submitting your application to this role, you are agreeing to your details being shared for this purpose.

For candidates wishing to apply for UCL Courses: Under 5s – Early Childhood Pathway

This course begins on 19thJanuary 2026.

You only need one application to the UCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability. More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/

Please view:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QJmV_HmF4fL9yMk-ufoIgXGe0z1BDo6V/edit
the UCL application link and more information on courses and how to apply. Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team: [e-mail]

Please note that the interview date in the advert is the first date of a two-stage interview process. If you are successful at initial interview you will proceed to modality specific interviews.

Applicants for these training posts with UCL will need to be available to start by 5th January at the latest.

This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025.

Benefits

• Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance, flexible working and supporting a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes.
• Car lease, our staff benefit from competitive deals to lease cars.
• Accommodation, our staff benefit from keyworker housing which is available on selected sites.
• NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands through Health Service Discounts website.

Other Benefits

• Counselling services
• Wellbeing events
• Long service awardsli>
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Childcare vouchers
• Staff restaurants