Overview
Recruit to Train Trainee CBT practitioner (NHS England funded) to join the South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust as part of the Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP-IAPT).
Recruit to Train is a government-funded initiative to grow the child mental health workforce. NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year post to enable services to employ trainees, implementing new or expanding specialist pathways to bridge gaps in CYP mental health support.
This training year combines formal teaching at Kings College London with a caseload within the South West London and St George\'s CAMHS service line. Upon completion, the postholder will be encouraged to apply for CBT posts within the Trust\'s Deaf CAMHS service line following BABCP accreditation.
Under supervision, the postholder will work within a CBT framework for training cases and support the wider service with additional training-related work.
Main duties and responsibilities
We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about improving deaf/child of a deaf adult\'s mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE guidelines.
Training information
This full-time training begins January 2026 with ~2.5 days/week for academic work (teaching and personal study) and ~2.5 days/week at the service seeing clients related to training assignments. Trainees will be an employee of the service and enrolled as a student with Kings College London. On completion, qualified trainees receive a KCL Postgraduate Diploma.
Application process
This is a dual application process: apply for this post with us and submit a KCL application for the Course Team to review. A KCL training place is offered if you are successful in securing this post and meet university training requirements (e.g., academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).
Please read the application guidance and course brochure for full information on how to apply and what to include.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15 October 2025.
Data sharing: As you also apply for a Kings College London training course, your data may be shared with them for shortlisting and enrolment on the Programme.
About us
South West London and St George\'s Mental Health NHS Trust is committed to inclusive and diverse recruitment, anti-racism, and co-production with local communities. We offer flexible working, career development and a range of benefits.
We are transforming care to better serve our communities, with two new mental health facilities and ongoing developments across our sites.
Details
Date posted: 08 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference: 294-CAMHS-7536274-PC
Job location: National Deaf CAMHS – Kent, Coxheath, ME17 4AH
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Clinical Research
* Assist qualified applied psychologists and psychotherapists in delivering psychological interventions to deaf and hearing children, young people and parents in line with NICE guidance.
* Provide information and self-help material for service users under supervision.
* Undertake protocol-based psychological assessments using self-report measures, rating scales, observations, and semi-structured interviews.
* Assist in formulation and delivery of mental health care involving psychological interventions in community settings, under supervision.
* Assist, and where appropriate lead, in coordinating and running groups and workshops.
Teaching, Training and Supervision
* Receive regular clinical supervision in line with professional guidelines.
* Complete the KCL RTT training programme and assignments to develop skills in therapeutic interventions and risk assessment.
* Develop skills to deliver duties and support the Deaf CAMHS team with data entry on Rio and highlight difficulties to leads/managers.
* Contribute to training and support of others, including staff in non-statutory sector, enabling effective mental health care.
* Inform primary care practitioners and users about local statutory and voluntary services.
Management, Recruitment and Service Development
* Assist in design and implementation of service development projects.
* Attend meetings where service developments are planned and discussed.
Research and Service Evaluation
* Assist in data collection, analysis and reporting related to Deaf CAMHS services.
* Undertake searches of evidence-based literature to support practice.
Other
* Engage with and develop an understanding of deaf culture and communication, using interpreters where appropriate.
* Contribute to maintaining high professional standards and participate in CPD and development review programs.
* Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and report writing; prepare therapeutic materials as required.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* Essential: second-class honours degree or higher; professional qualification as a CWP, EMHP, nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, art therapist, or other qualified mental health professional; registration with the relevant professional body.
* Desirable: further postgraduate training, trauma-informed approaches.
Experience
* Essential: relevant paid work within CAMHS and/or school settings; experience with children, young people and families with mental health issues; experience in ethnically and racially diverse communities; experience in multidisciplinary teams; considerable experience delivering group and individual interventions.
* Desirable: risk assessment and management; experience using CBT models; knowledge of deaf children and young people; familiarity with working with deaf children; lived experience of mental health issues; understanding of mental health and deafness; applicant is deaf.
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details on checks and overseas posts.
Employer details
Employer: South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address: National Deaf CAMHS – Kent, Coxheath, ME17 4AH
Employer website: https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/
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