CYP-IAPT Trainee: Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 p.a. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH1 4LB |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7340656/152-M16825 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Do you have a passion and specialist interest in child development and neurodevelopment? Would you like to work towards a CYP-IAPT Diploma within the specialism of LD/ASD?
We want to recruit clinicians with a passion for developmental and neurodevelopmental differences in children and young people to complete the CYP-IAPT diploma in LD/ASD. These roles follow the Recruit To Train programme and successful candidates will undertake a 12 month training course at the University of Exeter whilst completing a clinical placement in CAMHs. During the training programme, you will be trained to complete assessments for learning differences and Autism, as well as provide adapted therapeutic interventions with neurodivergent children and families where there are co-morbid mental health and behavioural difficulties. We are looking for people with energy, enthusiasm, a high level of skills and experience. All staff will work as part of a team, receive regular clinical supervision and be able to access a high quality in-house CPD programme. This is a full time post and trainees will spend 3x days in placement and 2x days at university/study.
The course is due to begin in January 2026 and applicants must be able to enrol by the 1st December and available to start by January 26.
Travel is a key part of the training (around Dorset and to Exeter University for training days) and so the use of a car is essential.
Good administrative, time management and communication skills are also essential. Experience of working within a children's health and wellbeing service in the NHS or similar organisation is highly desirable.
Assess clients with an Autistic Spectrum condition or Learning Disability for suitability for an evidenced-based intervention. Where the problems appear to be too complex or severe to be
appropriate for a trainee, therapists to refer to manager/supervisor for advice on how to manage the case.
Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department’s referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
Please only apply for this position once you have fully read and understood all aspects of the Job Description and Person Specification. Please use the "Supporting Information" space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills knowledge and experience.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role can be offered on a secondment basis. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
The Children's Mental Health network is made up of a wide range of services, to include Core CAMHs, ID-CAMHs, Looked After Children, Forensic CAMHs and the Mental Health Support Teams in Schools.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Aug 2025
Do you have a passion and specialist interest in child development and neurodevelopment? Would you like to work towards a CYP-IAPT Diploma within the specialism of LD/ASD?
We want to recruit clinicians with a passion for developmental and neurodevelopmental differences in children and young people to complete the CYP-IAPT diploma in LD/ASD. These roles follow the Recruit To Train programme and successful candidates will undertake a 12 month training course at the University of Exeter whilst completing a clinical placement in CAMHs. During the training programme, you will be trained to complete assessments for learning differences and Autism, as well as provide adapted therapeutic interventions with neurodivergent children and families where there are co-morbid mental health and behavioural difficulties. We are looking for people with energy, enthusiasm, a high level of skills and experience. All staff will work as part of a team, receive regular clinical supervision and be able to access a high quality in-house CPD programme. This is a full time post and trainees will spend 3x days in placement and 2x days at university/study.
The course is due to begin in January 2026 and applicants must be able to enrol by the 1st December and available to start by January 26.
Travel is a key part of the training (around Dorset and to Exeter University for training days) and so the use of a car is essential.
Good administrative, time management and communication skills are also essential. Experience of working within a children's health and wellbeing service in the NHS or similar organisation is highly desirable.
Assess clients with an Autistic Spectrum condition or Learning Disability for suitability for an evidenced-based intervention. Where the problems appear to be too complex or severe to be
appropriate for a trainee, therapists to refer to manager/supervisor for advice on how to manage the case.
Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department’s referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
Please only apply for this position once you have fully read and understood all aspects of the Job Description and Person Specification. Please use the "Supporting Information" space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills knowledge and experience.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role can be offered on a secondment basis. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
The Children's Mental Health network is made up of a wide range of services, to include Core CAMHs, ID-CAMHs, Looked After Children, Forensic CAMHs and the Mental Health Support Teams in Schools.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Aug 2025