CYP-PT Recruit to Train Trainee (ASC/LD)

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Ayot Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is offering a dual training and clinical role within the CYP Psychological Trainings programme for children, young people and families. You will train with UCL while delivering evidence-based interventions under supervision, tailoring approaches to autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities.

You will gain postgraduate training, work within a multidisciplinary team, maintain records and participate in care pathways, with

Qualifications

• Qualifications demonstrating the ability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.
• Minimum second-class bachelor's degree from a UK university or overseas qualification of equivalent standard; equivalence considered with relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training to deliver evidence-based interventions for children, young people and families.
• Adapt therapeutic approaches to autistic children/young people and/or learning disabilities in collaboration with families and professionals.
• Manage a supervised training caseload, assess referrals, deliver and evaluate interventions.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings, maintain clinical records, collect outcome data.
• Travel may be required to university teaching, service bases and community settings.

Skills

CBT framework experience

Education

Postgraduate diploma readiness

Bachelor's degree second class or overseas equivalent

Job description

· he post-holder will undertake training to deliver evidence-based interventions for children, young people and families in line with the CYP Psychological Trainings (CYP-PT) programme. This role combines employment within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) Mental Health Support Teams with postgraduate training at University College London (UCL), enabling the development of specialist skills in supporting autistic children and young people and/or those with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will manage a supervised training caseload while completing the academic and clinical requirements of the programme. Responsibilities include assessing referrals, formulating and delivering therapeutic interventions, evaluating outcomes, maintaining accurate clinical records, collecting outcome data and participating in multidisciplinary meetings. The post-holder will adapt communication and therapeutic approaches to meet individual needs and work collaboratively with families, schools, social care and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes. This is a dual application process. Applicants must apply for both this post and the UCL training programme. The UCL Course Team will assess academic eligibility and liaise with the recruiting service during the recruitment process. A training place will only be offered to applicants who secure the post and meet university entry requirements.

Working for our organisation

Join Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT), an Outstanding-rated organisation and one of the UK's leading providers of mental health and specialist learning disability services. As part of our Mental Health Support Teams, you will work within a supportive, skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families. We pride ourselves on our values of being Welcoming, Kind, Positive, Respectful and Professional, creating a culture where staff feel valued, supported and encouraged to develop. As a University NHS Foundation Trust, we offer excellent training and career development opportunities, high-quality supervision, flexible working options, staff wellbeing initiatives, generous annual leave, NHS pension benefits and access to a wide range of learning and research opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain specialist training while building a rewarding career within an innovative and forward-thinking organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will undertake training to deliver evidence-based interventions for children, young people and families within the CYP Psychological Trainings programme. They will adapt therapeutic approaches to meet the needs of autistic children and young people and/or those with learning disabilities, working closely with families, education and social care professionals where appropriate. Responsibilities include managing a supervised training caseload, assessing referrals, delivering and evaluating interventions, attending multi-disciplinary meetings, maintaining clinical records, collecting outcome data, and supporting care pathways. Travel may be required to university teaching, service bases and community settings.

• Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.

Desirable criteria

• Minimum second-class bachelor's degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g., psychology, social work etc).
• OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case- by-case basis., Experience working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions (e.g., PWP, CWP, EMHP and Parent Trainer).
• Experience and knowledge of managing issues relating to risk and safeguarding children and young people.
• Knowledge and understanding of the key features and symptoms associated with autism and/or learning disabilities
• Knowledge and understanding of the unique challenges experienced by autistic children and young people and/or those with learning disabilities and their families.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
• 2 or more years' experience working within a children and young people's mental health setting, for example as a mental health worker
• 1 year or more of clinical competence and experience working with autistic individuals and/or people with learning disabilities.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary working and liaising across internal & external agencies.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and respectful manner with children, young people, and their families.
• Ability to follow local policy and procedures (e.g., within a care pathway) and make proposals for change.