Overview
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 and making a direct impact in the lives of children, young people and their families. It is a training and employment post and candidates will need to manage a demanding combination of academic work, self‑study and clinical case work.
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 (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.
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. You will only be offered a UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements.
What We’re Looking For
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, and to providing an inclusive and effective service for children and young people, along with a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our Commitment to Care
We are passionate about delivering first‑class patient‑centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we hope to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
Culture and Opportunities
With a diverse culture and an equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more, whatever stage of your career you’re at, there’s always a place for you at CNWL.
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