Job Summary
Our service has an exciting opportunity for NHSE funded training post as part of the Child and Young People’s (CYP) Psychological Trainings; which involves part time working as a Practitioner in Islington CAMHS and part time studying with University College London(UCL)/Anna Freud Centre undertaking a programme of training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression in adolescents (IPT-A).
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. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.
We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service.
Main duties of the job
The position will be based at Islington CAMHS, Northern Health Centre, 580 Holloway road, London, N7 6LB; but successful candidates will be expected to travel to Anna Freud in Central London (Rodney St, N1 9JH) for teaching during the training year.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.
- Registered/accredited Professional Qualification in a MH profession
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people, and their families, whilst considering social differences.
- Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their families.
- Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language (Level 2) https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/english-language-requirements
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Two or more years of post -qualification experience working therapeutically with young people and/or their families in a mental health setting
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding
- Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies
- Basic knowledge and understanding of IPT -A principles
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of child and adolescent development and its significance for emotional well-being and mental health
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships with colleagues inside and beyond the service
- Motivation to learn and be challenged
Other
Essential
- Commitment to using data and relevant measures to assess clinical outcomes
- Ability to balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 14 October 2025
