Job summaryChild and Young People's Psychological Trainings: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Trainee Practitioner (CBT)2x Wellbeing Team1x Mental Health Support TeamThe Camden Wellbeing Team and MHST has an exciting opportunity for 3 x CYP Psychological Trainings: CBT Trainees as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes.
NHSE covers salary and training costs for a one-year full-time post, allowing services to employ trainees.
The Camden CAMHS Wellbeing Team and Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are well-established early intervention teams that provide high quality support to children, young people, and families, presenting with anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.
Course start date: 18th January 2027Training InformationThis full-time training will begin in January 2027 with 2-3 days academic work and training and 2.5 days based at the service seeing children and young people.
Application ProcessThis is a dual application process you must also complete a UCL application for the Course Team to review. You will only be offered a UCL training place if you meet the university training requirements. Please read the attached before you apply document.
For further information contact:Tracey.Laroiya1@nhs.net or Ryan.Carr9@nhs.net.
As you also apply for a training course delivered by Anna Freud and UCL, your data may be shared to process your application.
Main duties of the jobThis is an NHSE funded training post as part of the Child and Young People's (CYP) Psychological Trainings which involves part time working as a trainee CBT therapist in The Wellbeing Team and studying part time with UCL/Anna Freud undertaking a programme of training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
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 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.
About usNorth London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:- We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
- With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
- We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
- We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?- We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
- We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
- NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
- Excellent internal staff network
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
DetailsDate posted28 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£47,951 to £56,863 a year
PA inclusive of Inner HCAS
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number455-NLFT-8247667
Job locationsNorth London NHS Foundation Trust
120 Belsize Lane
London
NW3 5BA
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description and person specification along with the additional documentation.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description and person specification along with the additional documentation.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- oMinimum second-class bachelor's degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc.); AND A Core profession as recognised by the BABCP. Please see: Core Professions List - BABCP OR A minimum of 3 years relevant experience (which can include relevant study, formal and informal training) which demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills and experience required to complete a KSA portfolio or a condensed KSA** for those with an eligible qualification: Further information on BABCP guidelines for these routes: Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes - BABCP* Professions eligible for a Condensed Portfolio - BABCP** **You may be required to evidence how you can meet the KSA criteria by sharing your completed/partially completed KSA at the point of interview. Successful applicants must also sign up for a student membership with BABCP on accepting the post. (See Join the BABCP - BABCP)
Desirable- oPrevious training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling, CWP, EMHP and low intensity therapies);
- oProven record of previous academic attainment;
SkillsEssential- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and their families, whilst considering social differences;
- Skill in key psychotherapeutic relationship skills, such as active listening, warmth, empathy, trust, and rapport building;
- Ability to follow policy and clinical governance procedures and make proposals for change;
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to maintain effective and appropriate communications at all levels, including other professionals, and non-professionals;
- Ability to identify and manage clinical and safeguarding risks;
- Skills in critical analysis/appraisal of academic research;
- Ability to practice in an ethically appropriate manner through interpersonal, professional and academic relationships with clients and colleagues
- Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their carers;
- Ability to work in a collaborative and respectful manner with children, young people and their families;
- Ability to personally manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material;
- Ability to reflect on own practice (in clinical supervision and practice tutor groups with course peers);
- Ability to complete academic work across different learning environments at postgraduate level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands;
- Demonstrates adaptability and able to work with diverse communities;
- Good time management and organizational abilities;
- Effective oral and written communication skills;
- IT/Computer literate;
- Able to accommodate travel demands associated with the role.
KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of life stages and human development;
- Knowledge of the delivery and legislation of health and social care through statutory and non-statutory bodies both national and local
- Understanding of psychopathology and problem definitions;
- Knowledge of a variety of theoretical models of intervention;
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to risk and safeguarding of children and young people.
Desirable- Knowledge and understanding of CBT theory and its application.
AttitudesEssential- Ability to evidence personal suitability to working in a helping role;
- Capacity to reflect on and evaluate own values, priorities etc.;
- Receptive to scientist practitioner approach and empiricism.
ExperienceEssential- 2 or more years of experience working within children and young people in a mental health and/or therapeutic setting;
- Experience of multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary working and liaising across internal and external agencies.
Desirable- Previous experience of working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions;
- A year or more experience working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions (e.g. PWP, CWP, EMHP and Parent Trainer);
- Experience of assessing and managing risk and safeguarding issues
Personal QualitiesEssential- Motivated to learn and be challenged
- Capacity to work well in teams
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- oMinimum second-class bachelor's degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc.); AND A Core profession as recognised by the BABCP. Please see: Core Professions List - BABCP OR A minimum of 3 years relevant experience (which can include relevant study, formal and informal training) which demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills and experience required to complete a KSA portfolio or a condensed KSA** for those with an eligible qualification: Further information on BABCP guidelines for these routes: Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes - BABCP* Professions eligible for a Condensed Portfolio - BABCP** **You may be required to evidence how you can meet the KSA criteria by sharing your completed/partially completed KSA at the point of interview. Successful applicants must also sign up for a student membership with BABCP on accepting the post. (See Join the BABCP - BABCP)
Desirable- oPrevious training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling, CWP, EMHP and low intensity therapies);
- oProven record of previous academic attainment;
SkillsEssential- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and their families, whilst considering social differences;
- Skill in key psychotherapeutic relationship skills, such as active listening, warmth, empathy, trust, and rapport building;
- Ability to follow policy and clinical governance procedures and make proposals for change;
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to maintain effective and appropriate communications at all levels, including other professionals, and non-professionals;
- Ability to identify and manage clinical and safeguarding risks;
- Skills in critical analysis/appraisal of academic research;
- Ability to practice in an ethically appropriate manner through interpersonal, professional and academic relationships with clients and colleagues
- Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their carers;
- Ability to work in a collaborative and respectful manner with children, young people and their families;
- Ability to personally manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material;
- Ability to reflect on own practice (in clinical supervision and practice tutor groups with course peers);
- Ability to complete academic work across different learning environments at postgraduate level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands;
- Demonstrates adaptability and able to work with diverse communities;
- Good time management and organizational abilities;
- Effective oral and written communication skills;
- IT/Computer literate;
- Able to accommodate travel demands associated with the role.
KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of life stages and human development;
- Knowledge of the delivery and legislation of health and social care through statutory and non-statutory bodies both national and local
- Understanding of psychopathology and problem definitions;
- Knowledge of a variety of theoretical models of intervention;
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to risk and safeguarding of children and young people.
Desirable- Knowledge and understanding of CBT theory and its application.
AttitudesEssential- Ability to evidence personal suitability to working in a helping role;
- Capacity to reflect on and evaluate own values, priorities etc.;
- Receptive to scientist practitioner approach and empiricism.
ExperienceEssential- 2 or more years of experience working within children and young people in a mental health and/or therapeutic setting;
- Experience of multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary working and liaising across internal and external agencies.
Desirable- Previous experience of working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions;
- A year or more experience working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions (e.g. PWP, CWP, EMHP and Parent Trainer);
- Experience of assessing and managing risk and safeguarding issues
Personal QualitiesEssential- Motivated to learn and be challenged
- Capacity to work well in teams
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).
Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth London NHS Foundation Trust
AddressNorth London NHS Foundation Trust
120 Belsize Lane
London
NW3 5BA
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth London NHS Foundation Trust
AddressNorth London NHS Foundation Trust
120 Belsize Lane
London
NW3 5BA
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Team Clinical Lead - Camden CAMHS Wellbeing Team
Tracey Laroiya
Tracey.Laroiya1@nhs.net
DetailsDate posted28 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£47,951 to £56,863 a year
PA inclusive of Inner HCAS
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number455-NLFT-8247667
Job locationsNorth London NHS Foundation Trust
120 Belsize Lane
London
NW3 5BA
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeNorth London NHS Foundation Trust 's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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). 
