CYP IAPT Training Position IPT-A

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Pension scheme

Staff health and well-being programmes

Job summary

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool invites applications for two fixed term 12‑month Training Posts at Band 5/6 to undertake the Post Graduate Diploma in Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT‑A).

These CYP MH posts are hosted by Sefton CAMHS and Alder Hey Hospital, with university teaching at Manchester University. They require 200 hours of modality practice and placement days across the year, commencing January 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in child and adolescent mental health is desirable.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams with supervision.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection considerations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical interventions within CYP MH under supervision.
• Attend university-based taught and self-study days.
• Provide support during placement across Sefton CAMHS and Alder Hey services.

Skills

Behavioral interventions

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical supervision

Education

Core professional qualification

BABCP registration awareness

Tools

Clinical documentation

Job description

Employer Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sefton CAMHS Town Liverpool Salary £31,049 - £46,580 Per annum, Dependant on experience Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 08:00

CYP IAPT Training Position IPT-A

Band 5/6

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care and has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients’ homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Sunflower House building newly relocated, and opened on the hospital site.

We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We’re also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.

As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.

You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Great flexible working opportunities
• Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Extensive staff health and well-being programmes

Job overview

B5 or B6 dependent upon experience.

Two Fixed Term 12 month Training Post - Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-A)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 or Band 6 (dependent on experience) Mental Health Practitioners to undertake the following training programmes :

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-A)

If you already have a core qualification such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) you will be considered for B6

If you have a Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing you will be considered for the B5 post along with knowledge and skills framework you would be eligible to apply to B5.

Interviews will be October at short notice

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will work within CYP MH as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome informed, focused and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in accordance with the competency framework for their therapeutic modality.

Applicants need to be able to start the Post Graduate training programme taught academic dates in January 2027 and commit to attendance at all university based taught and self-study days required by Manchester University.

You will work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills to ensure you gain the necessary clinical practice hours to fulfil the academic programme. This is 200 hours of modality and case specific practice for the full time courses.

Applicants should state which course they are applying for and at which grade by careful consideration of the essential criteria and person specification.

Working for our organisation

Alder Hey Children's Hospital in partnership with Venus and Parenting 2000 are excited to offer a number of therapeutic modality training places for 2027/2028. These posts will be hosted by Sefton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children who will want to develop their skills and knowledge as part of future career progression and personal development.

We strive to provide excellent quality evidence based mental health care and are therefore committed to on-going quality and service improvements. We are committed to the meaningful participation of children, young people and their families in the design and development of our services.

The training posts will be based in Alder Hey Hospital Community Division with Sefton CAMHS. This will enable the successful applicants to work with children in a variety of community settings with support from their colleagues to identify young people with the level of needs suited to the requirements of the academic programme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a recruit to train post for 12 months which includes 2 days study at Prestwich alongside clinical supervision on a 1:1 and group basis. There will be 3 days on placement at Sefton CAMHS were you would provide therapeutic interventions inline with the modality you are training in.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of behavioural based interventions
• An understanding of the specific needs of people from different ethnic backgrounds and an understanding of those with disabilities
• Knowledge of relevant, current legislation
• Knowledge of safety factors in management of self-harming behaviours and child protection issues
• Organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision and the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners
• Knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology

Qualifications

• B6 Only: Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2)
• B5 Only: Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing
• Ability to assess plan and implement patient plans of care with regular supervision
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships (2) Knowledge of child development including adolescence (2)
• To be able to work independently with young people presenting at risk but being aware to maintain this within the bounds of your responsibility accessing supervision if required out of the formal structure
• Experience of working in child and adolescent mental health services.
• To demonstrate a commitment to work with a diverse group of families and professionals from a variety of backgrounds

Personal Attributes

• Must demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional development
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the need to take part in Personal Development Reviews to ensure career development plus attending relevant training when appropriate.
• Must show enthusiasm and appreciation for multidisciplinary and multiagency working
• Must demonstrate a professional manner.
• Must demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required for the job.
• Driving licence and access to car (due to outreach work)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.