Therapy Trainee

North London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Discounts

Flexible working

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) invites applications for a Recruit to Train Trainee CAMHS Practitioner. This one-year full-time training combines NHS-funded education with hands-on clinical work across Barnet CAMHS, with teaching at King’s College London.

The role integrates academic study, supervision and direct clinical work with children, young people and families. Successful trainees will gain a KCL Postgraduate Diploma and be employed by the service during the course.

Qualifications

• Registerable professional qualification or 3+ years CAMHS experience with RPL could be considered.
• Minimum 2nd-class Bachelor’s Degree from UK university or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people within NICE guideline recommendations.
• Participate in weekly teaching and training while applying learning in practice.
• Maintain accurate records and work towards the KCL Postgraduate Diploma during the programme.

Skills

Communication

Reflective practice

Time management

Record keeping

Supervision

Policy compliance

Multi-agency

Education

2nd-class Bachelor's Degree (UK or equivalent)

Registerable professional qualification (e.g. psychology, social work)

Job description

Our service has an exciting opportunity for a Recruit to Train Trainee CAMHS Practitioner CYP-PT: Therapy Trainee - Systemic Family Practice - Conduct Disorder 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. To help reach this goal, 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. Please note: The position will be based at Barnet CAMHS but successful candidates will be expected to travel to Denmark Hill Campus of King's College London for teaching during the training year. More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the King's CYP webpage:https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train Main duties of the job 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. Please review the additional documents for more information on the role, person specification other employment documents., This full-time training will begin in January 2026 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 Kings College London. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a KCL Postgraduate Diploma. This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL 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 KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval). As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by Kings College London, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme. This post will be paid at Band 6 entry point, or to a maximum of mid-point, should the applicant be already paid at Band 6 mid-point or above. Please note, funding is subject to NHSEs 2 Year PsychologicalProfessions Funding Rule. Please view their website for full details. If you are unable to continue/complete the university training, the job will also cease to continue. Job description, This full-time training will begin in January 2026 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 Kings College London. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a KCL Postgraduate Diploma. This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL 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 KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (alert..).

Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level. A registerable professional qualification (e.g. clinical or educational psychology, social work, counselling, mental health nursing, occupational therapy etc) Applications MAY be considered from those who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years' experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting and can demonstrate equivalence through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process 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).

Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people, and their families Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their families Ability to use supervision to reflect on practice Ability to organise own time and diary Ability to follow policy and make proposal for change Ability to maintain accurate records Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language (BAND D)

Experience Essential Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people At least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting Experience of working with safeguarding issues Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level. A registerable professional qualification (e.g. clinical or educational psychology, social work, counselling, mental health nursing, occupational therapy etc) Applications MAY be considered from those who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years' experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting and can demonstrate equivalence through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process 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).

Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people, and their families Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their families Ability to use supervision to reflect on practice Ability to organise own time and diary Ability to follow policy and make proposal for change Ability to maintain accurate records Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language (BAND D)

Experience Essential Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people At least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting Experience of working with safeguarding issues Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies.

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. Why NLFT? We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme Excellent internal staff network In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, H