Recruit to Train Trainee in CBT

Job summary

Welcome

Our service has an exciting opportunity for a Recruit to Train Trainee CBT to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP-IAPT).

Recruit to Train is a government-funded initiative aiming to grow the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. To help reach this goal, NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year post, allowing services to employ trainees to aid in implementing new or expanding existing 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.

Information about the Service

The successful candidates would be working within the North East Foundation Trust (NELFT) in Kent and Medway. NELFT is commissioned to provide services for children and young people's Mental Health. The Kent and Medway Services cover nine localities, and each locality consists of a Multi-Disciplinary Team. These training positions are available across some of our Kent and Medway Services, and these will be identified at Interview.

Main duties of the job

What are we looking for?

We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children'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.

About us

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, youmustalso complete a KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You willonlybe offered a KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).

Please read the application guidance and course brochure attached for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application.

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Training Information

Please note: The position will be based at an identified location but successful candidates will be expected to travel to Denmark Hill Campus of Kings College London for teaching during the training year.

More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Kings CYP webpage:

Please review the additional documents for more information on the role, person specification other employment documents.

The closing date for applications is:Thursday 19th September at 17:00

For more information about the role or to have a confidential discussion, please reach out to Lianne Fitzmaurice or Wendy Goodban.

For application-related queries, please contact: Connect with a King's Advisor | Study | Kings College London (

PRIVACY NOTICE: As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by Kings College London, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme.

If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum second class bachelors degree from a UK University, or oversea's equivalent. Core profession as recognised by BACAP; or level 6 training equivalent (undergraduate course)

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years working within a mental health setting. Ideally with children and young people; and their family/carers. Experience multi-agency working and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Essential

Able to demonstrate good skills in communication, time management, use of supervision, record keeping.

Desirable

Shows some knowledge of Evidence based practice.