Job Summary
Our service has an exciting opportunity for a CYP Psychological Trainings: Therapy Trainee (CBT) to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training 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. 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 on the lives of children, young people and their families. This is a training and employment post and candidates will need to manage a demanding combination of academic work, self‑study and clinical case work.
Main duties
We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children and young people'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, providing an inclusive and effective service for children and young people, alongside a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Position will be based at Eaglestone Health Centre, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes with required travel to Anna Freud in Central London for teaching during the training year. More information about the course content can be found on the Anna Freud webpage.
Training Information
* Course start date: 19th January 2026
* 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.
* Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a UCL Postgraduate Diploma.
Application Process
* Dual application: apply for the position with us and complete a UCL application for the Course Team.
* The Course Team will liaise with us to confirm you meet the academic requirements during recruitment.
* Offer of a UCL training place will only be made if you secure this post and meet university training requirements.
About Us
We are passionate about delivering first‑class patient‑centred, safe and effective care in hospital, community clinic or patients' homes. Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we seek outstanding people to support our patients, colleagues, teams, and the Trust.
Our diverse culture offers opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more, no matter the stage of your career.
Job Description
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 CBT. The post‑holder will work in the service for at least 2.5 days a week, using newly developed skills while attending the training programme or undertaking self‑study for the remaining days, as required by the education provider.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Minimum second‑class Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g., psychology, social work).
* Applicants who do not meet the academic criteria but have relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply on a case‑by‑case basis.
Knowledge
* Understanding of safeguarding children and young people.
* Knowledge of CBT theory and its application (desirable).
Experience
* 2 or more years of experience working with children and young people in a mental health setting.
* Experience of multi‑agency or multi‑disciplinary working and liaising across internal and external agencies.
* Previous experience within a CBT framework or using CBT‑informed interventions (desirable).
* Experience of assessing and managing risk and safeguarding issues (desirable).
Skills & Competencies
* Communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and families, while considering social differences.
* Maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions.
* Use supervision to reflect on practice.
* Maintain accurate records.
* Able to accommodate travel demands associated with the role.
* Complete academic work across different learning environments at postgraduate level, balancing course and clinical placement demands.
* Understand evidence‑based practice and demonstrate its influence on good clinical practice (desirable).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further details can be found on the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Eaglestone Health Centre
Hospital Campus, Standing Way, Eaglestone
Milton Keynes, MK6 3NG
Contact
For more information, visit: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work
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