GRADE: NHS Band 6 equivalent (£32,029 – £34,799.14 p/a)
LOCATION: Hertfordshire / Cambridgeshire (plus travel to Anna Freud in North London (Rodney St, N1 9JH) for teaching)
HOURS: Full time
CONTRACT: 1 year fixed term contract, January 2026 – December 2026
REPORTS TO: RTT Supervisor/Manager
About the Role:
Our service has an exciting opportunity for a CYP Psychological Trainings: Therapy Trainee in Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP-IAPT).
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 in the lives of children, young people and their families.
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 in providing an inclusive and effective service for children and young people, along with a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.
* Please complete the online Nessie Application Form and attach a CV and cover letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the:
* Job Description
* Person Specification
* UCL/Anna Freud Application Guidance
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £32,029.00-£34,799.00 per year
Work Location: In person