CYP Psychological Trainings: Therapy Trainee (CBT)

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is offering a full-time CYP psychology training placement starting January 2027. Trainees will be employed by the service and enrolled as students with UCL/Anna Freud, splitting time between academic work and client-facing practice with children, young people and carers.

Upon completion, trainees obtain a UCL Postgraduate Diploma. The selection uses a dual application process for the course and the service; successful candidates will

Qualifications

• Minimum second-class bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Core profession as recognised by BABCP.
• 3 years relevant experience (or equivalent study/training) to complete a KSA portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions for children and young people.
• Work within NICE guidelines and collaborative multi-agency settings.

Skills

BABCP Core Profession

KSA portfolio experience

CBT framework knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:1 or equivalent)

Minimum 2nd class degree requirement

Job description

This full-time training will begin in January 2027 with around 2-3 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients (children, young people, and carers) related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student with UCL/Anna Freud. 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 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 UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements., We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children and young people's mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE Guideline recommended treatment. 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. Please review the additional documents for more information on the role, person specification other employment documents.

• Minimum second-class bachelor's degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc.); AND A Core profession as recognised by the BABCP. Please see: Core Professions List - BABCP OR A minimum of 3 years relevant experience (which can include relevant study, formal and informal training) which demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills and experience required to complete a KSA portfolio or a condensed KSA for those with an eligible qualification

Desirable criteria

• Previous training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling, CWP, EMHP and low intensity therapies)
• Proven record of previous academic attainment, 2 or more years of experience working within children and young people in a mental health and/or therapeutic setting;
• Experience of multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary working and liaising across internal and external agencies.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions
• A year or more experience working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions (e.g. PWP, CWP, EMHP and Parent Trainer)
• Experience of assessing and managing risk and safeguarding issues., You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout