Recruit to Train CYP - CBT Anxiety & Depression

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Trainee for their Children and Young People Psychological Training Programme. The role involves working directly with children experiencing anxiety and depression while gaining academic qualifications. Applicants should be committed to evidence-based practice and show enthusiasm for improving mental health services for young people, with training starting in January 2025.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about children's mental health.
• Ability to apply learning to practical clinical interventions.
• Commitment to NICE Guideline recommended treatment.

Responsibilities

• Join as part of the NHS England funded program.
• Work with children and families making direct impacts.
• Engage in both academic work and clinical assignments.

Skills

Evidence-based interventions

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Adaptability

Education

Relevant degree or coursework

Job description

Overview

Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Recruit to Train Programme! Our service has a Recruit to Train Trainee CYP RtT - CBT Anxiety and Depression to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP-IAPT).

Recruit to Train is a government-funded initiative aiming to grow the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year post, allowing services to employ trainees to aid in implementing new or expanding existing specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support.

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.

Note: The position will be based within MHSTs across Mid and South Essex with a negotiable base. Successful candidates will be expected to travel in the role and to Anna Freud in North London (Rodney St, N1 9JH) for teaching during the training year.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children’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.

Training Information

This full-time training will begin in January 2025 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients 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.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

• They Are
• We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Contact for further details

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melanie Kemp, Job title: Operational Manager Mid Essex MHST, Email: [e-mail]