CYP CBT Therapy Trainee - NHSE Funded, Postgrad Diploma

CNWL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is offering a one-year CYP Psychological Training: Therapy Trainee (CBT) funded by NHSE. The role combines academic work with clinical placements to develop skills in child mental health.

The post starts January 2027, with 2.5 days of teaching and 2.5 days delivering CBT with children, young people and families. Trainees will be employed by the service and enrolled at UCL/Anna Freud, with a final UCL Postgraduate Diploma on completion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safeguarding children and young people.
• Understanding of CBT theory and its application.
• Willingness to undertake academic and clinical work.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions using CBT for children, young people and families.
• Balance weekly academic teaching with clinical placement commitments.
• Meet BABCP requirements for accreditation where applicable.
• Collaborate with the CYP Psychological Training Programme team and supervisors.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

CBT knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject

Job description

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is offering a one-year CYP Psychological Training: Therapy Trainee (CBT) funded by NHSE. The role combines academic work with clinical placements to develop skills in child mental health.

The post starts January 2027, with 2.5 days of teaching and 2.5 days delivering CBT with children, young people and families. Trainees will be employed by the service and enrolled at UCL/Anna Freud, with a final UCL Postgraduate Diploma on completion.