CYP-IAPT Training Position -external CBT

Overview

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

CYP-IAPT Training Position - external CBT

The closing date is 26 September 2025

Three Fixed Term 12 month training posts - Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

PLEASE STATE CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM WHICH BAND YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 or Band 6 (dependent on experience) Mental Health Practitioners to undertake a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

If you already have a core qualification such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) you will be considered for B6

If you have a Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing you will be considered for the B5 post along with knowledge and skills framework you would be eligible to apply to B5.

Please ensure your application form contains information around prior experience of CBT including Clinical Practice, Supervision Received, Academic Knowledge and describe CBT models and/or texts that have influenced your practice.

Interviews dates early October at short notice

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will work within Sefton CAMHS, Venus or Parenting 2000 as part of a multi-disciplinary teams delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome informed, focused and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in accordance with the competency framework for their therapeutic modality.

Applicants need to be able to start the Post Graduate training programme taught academic dates in January 2026 and commit to attendance at all university based taught and self-study days required by Manchester University.

You will work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills to ensure you gain the necessary clinical practice hours to fulfil the academic programme. This is 200 hours of modality and case specific practice for the full time courses.

About us

Alder Hey Children's Hospital in partnership with Venus are excited to offer three CBT IAPT training places for 2025/2026. One post will be hosted by Sefton CAMHS, one will be with Venus and another will be with Parenting 2000. This will enable the successful applicants to work with children in a variety of community settings with support from their colleagues to identify young people with the level of needs suited to the requirements of the academic programme.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children who will want to develop their skills and knowledge as part of future career progression and personal development.

We strive to provide excellent quality evidence based mental health care and are therefore committed to on-going quality and service improvements. We are committed to the meaningful participation of children, young people and their families in the design and development of our services.

Job responsibilities

Those successful applicants appointed at Band 5 will, on successful completion of the programme, return to the service where you will have as part of your job plan opportunity to deliver interventions aligned to your therapeutic modality training alongside generic CAMHS work for a minimum of 1 year. This will be supported by a skills and competency framework for Band 5 staff which will offer potential progression to Band 6.

To progress to the Band 6 role you will also be required to be registered with a professional body or have undertaken the accreditation process and maintain this with the relevant body for your therapeutic modality.

Those successful applicants appointed at Band 6 will, on successful completion of the programme, return to the service where you will have as part of your job plan opportunity to deliver interventions aligned to your therapeutic modality alongside generic CYP MH work.

There will be a local 4 week induction and you will be supported by a skills and competency framework for Band 6 staff to ensure you are assisted to achieve all elements of the Band 6 role.

Person Specification Knowledge

• Knowledge of behavioural based interventions
• An understanding of the specific needs of people from different ethnic backgrounds and an understanding of those with disabilities
• Knowledge of relevant, current legislation
• Knowledge of safety factors in management of self-harming behaviours and child protection issues
• Organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision and the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners
• Knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology

Qualifications

• B6 Only: Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2)
• B5 Only: Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing
• Ability to assess plan and implement patient plans of care with regular supervision
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships
• Knowledge of child development including adolescence
• To be able to work independently with young people presenting at risk but being aware to maintain this within the bounds of your responsibility accessing supervision if required out of the formal structure
• Experience of working in child and adolescent mental health services
• To demonstrate a commitment to work with a diverse group of families and professionals from a variety of backgrounds

Personal Attributes

• Must demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional development
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the need to take part in Personal Development Reviews to ensure career development plus attending relevant training when appropriate
• Must show enthusiasm and appreciation for multidisciplinary and multiagency working
• Must demonstrate a professional manner
• Must demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required for the job
• Driving licence and access to car (due to outreach work)

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.

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £46,580 a year Per annum, dependant on experience