CYP-PT Trainee (formally RtT): CAMHS Practitioner (IPT-A Trainee) | East London NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Hydref 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £37,338 - £44,962 pa |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Luton, LU1 2PJ |
| Cwmni: | East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7537145/363-SS7537145 |
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2x CAMHS Practitioner CYP-PT: Therapy Trainee [IPT-A]
Our service has an exciting opportunity for a CYP Psychological Training: Therapy Trainee – IPT-A modality to join one of our central CAMHS teams as part of the National Health Service England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Trainings Programmes.
This government funded initiative promotes the growth and skill of the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year position, allowing services to employ trainees to support specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support.
The post-holders will be training on the Children & Young People Mental Health (CYP-MH) IPT-A Course in partnership with the Anna Freud Centre and University College London, and carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills.
The IPT-A (Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents with Depression) is a training modality within the Child and Young Persons Psychological Trainings. We have 2 vacancies Luton Specialist CAMHS Emotional and Behavioural Team.
This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with ELFT, youmust also complete a UCL applicationfor the Course Team to review (see further guidance below)
This intensive training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using the core principles of the CYP Psychological Training Programme and consistent with the evidence base in the area of IPT-A. The post-holder will work in the service,for at least 2.5 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme or undertaking self-study days for the remaining days, as required by the education provider.
The post holder will hold an appropriate training case load and complete the necessary assignments to meet the course requirements.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
IPT-A is a 12-16 session evidence based therapy for children and young people with a primary presentation of depression, it is indicated when depression is linked with interpersonal difficulties in social systems/relationships. It is a particularly effective therapy where there is discord between the young person and a close relative, where there has been a significant life change/or transition, where there has been a bereavement or loss of significant other, and where there has been significant bullying and/or history of social relationship difficulties. IPT-A Practitioners will be trained to respond to and work with suicidal ideation and deliberate self-harm. For further information:https://d1uw1dikibnh8j.cloudfront.net/media/19061/ipt-a-brochure-23-24-final.pdf
The posts are based within Luton Specialist CAMHS service and each successful candidate will work across two pathways: Luton Emotional and Behavioural pathway and Adolescent Mental Health pathway, providing IPT-A interventions whilst undertaking a program of training for this role. The teams are part of a broader North and South Bedfordshire CAMHS service and work alongside other teams which offer specialist support, for example for clients in crisis, or clients with neuro-diverse conditions or those with eating disorders.
This intensive training post will equip the post holder to provide evidence-based interventions as recommended by NICE Guidelines and CYP Psychological Trainings core principles of accessibility, accountability, participation, awareness and evidence-based practice to provide an inclusive andeffective service for children and young people in Luton.
We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide IPT-A interventions for young people and their families.
The post holder will work in the service for at least 2.5-3.0 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst training for the remaining days.
The post holder will hold an appropriate training case load for the course and work with young people and families with different cultural backgrounds and developmental needs, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.
The post holders will require a high degree of professional autonomy and self-management, and will be required to account for their professional practice through appraisal and audit.
These are fixed term (yearly) training posts funded by NHSE. After successful completion of the course the fixed term training contract will end. When possible applicants will be encouraged to apply for any vacant posts within the service and will be provided support and advice in job applications.
Training Information
This full-time training will begin on 19thJanuary 2026with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients (children, young people, and carers) 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.
This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work and study schedule. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during term (with possibility of extra university days near start) and will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants must be willing to travel to London to attend their lectures.
Application Process
This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with ELFT, 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. You will only be offered a UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements.
Direct UCL application link: https://evision.ucl.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login_enc?0qhYzuG1h9udTFM8i9sPhtGiUgIR6D6iP0QBDHq24aUE7Anl4FtDGBDmc3LlBtzaVi6cWmaNYWo=
Application guidance document for candidates –https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17bbinRzAlIfH8SKe3t18I2m14L7sli5e?usp=drive_link
For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures:https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/
For more information about the role or to have a confidential discussion, please reach out to: Miguel Massa (Lead Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist – Clinical Team Lead):Miguel.Massa1@nhs.netor Dr Helen Barker (Clinical Team Lead):Helen.Barker26@nhs.net
For application-related queries, please contact: ELFT Jobs Website
As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by Anna Freud and UCL, your date may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme.
This advert closes on Friday 31 Oct 2025