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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The CYP-PT Recruit to Train Trainee post is a Band 6 fixed-term opportunity within the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. It forms part of NHSE funded CYP training programmes conducted in partnership with Anna Freud/UCL.

The role involves postgraduate training at UCL while delivering clinical interventions to children, young people and families. Based in Hertfordshire MHST, successful candidates will travel to Anna Freud in Central London for teaching during the training

Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma level capacity.
• 2+ years experience in a children/young people mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training to deliver evidence-based interventions for children, young people and families.
• Manage a supervised training caseload, assess referrals and deliver and evaluate interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and collect outcome data.
• Travel may be required to university teaching, service bases and community settings.

Skills

CBT framework

Risk management

Safeguarding

Education

Bachelor's degree (UK or equivalent)

Job description

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

Band 6

Main area Child and Adolescent Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 1 year (For duration of training - 12m) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 367-CYP-101628

Site MHST Hertfordshire Town Hertfordshire Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum, Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59

Values Based Screener

At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.

Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.

Our service has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a CYP-PT for (formally Recruit to Train Trainee), part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes in partnership with Anna Freud/University College London.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your learning from weekly teaching into practical clinical interventions working with clients in the service making a direct impact in the lives of children, young people and their families.

Please note: The position will be based within the Hertfordshire MHST (part of HPFT)but successful candidates will be expected to travel to Anna Freud in Central London (Rodney St, N1 9JH) for teaching during the training year.

PRIVACY NOTICE: As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by Anna Freud and UCL, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme.

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.

This is a dual application process. Applicants must apply for both this post and the UCL training programme. A UCL place will only be offered to candidates who secure the post and meet university requirements.

Please see the Job Description, Person Specification and application guidance for full details. Applicants should also note the NHSE two-year rule regarding progression to further NHSE-funded training programmes.

Person specification

Qualifications

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

• 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.
• 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.

Please note, we do not charge fees for job applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. Please see the Trust careers vacancy webpage and Trac as the only authorised routes for recruitment communications, applications and verification of job offers.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.