CAMHS Practitioner and CYP-PT Therapy Trainee

Job summary

Southwark CAMHS are delighted to be advertising 4 new CYP-PT training posts across 3 therapy modalities within our teams:

Systemic Family Practice (CBT) in CAMHS Adolescent Team (training at KCL)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in CAMHS Early Help (training at KCL)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in CAMHS NDS (training at KCL)

Under 5s/Early Childhood Pathway in CAMHS Early Help (training at UCL)

Main duties of the job

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic CAMHS practitioners who would like to undertake training in one of the above models/modalities of evidence-based therapy. You may be a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist or other professional with experience of working in CAMHS or transferrable skills. The successful post-holders will complete a post-graduate diploma through either University College London or Kings College London, whilst working in one of our multi-disciplinary clinical teams. Posts will be based in our Adolescent Team, our Neurodevelopmental Team and our CAMHS Early Help team. You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload, including delivering therapy according to your training modality.

About us

Southwark CAMHS is a thriving service serving a diverse inner London population. We provide comprehensive assessment and a range of evidence-based therapies. We have strong links to National and Specialist Services and to the IoPPN at KCL and are actively involved in clinically relevant research and PPI initiatives. The service has well-established connections with other local services including education and social care, and local voluntary agencies.

The posts are based in 3 of our teams:

Early Help CAMHS works closely with the local authority's Family Early Help Service and with local schools. We work with children and young people across the age range. We offer advice, consultation, assessment and treatment to children and young people with moderate severity mental health concerns. The team has a well-established neurodevelopmental pathway.

The Adolescent Team works with young people aged 12 to 18, with more severe and complex mental health difficulties.

The Neurodevelopmental Team works with children with autism and/or learning disabilities with complex mental health difficulties.

Each of our teams has a strong multi-disciplinary ethos with contributions from psychology, various psychological therapists, nursing, social work, occupational therapy and psychiatry. Our teams are driven by their commitment and values and maintain a welcoming and supportive ethos and a commitment to evidence-based practice

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum Incl. of HCAs

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-7483978

Job locations

Southwark CAMHS, Mapother House

de Crespigny Park

Denmark Hill

SE5 8AZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

You may apply for several modalities with one employment application. Please ensure that your SLAM application form clearly states which modality/modalities (Under 5s, CBT, Systemic Family Practice (SFP) you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them.

These are training positions and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role within our organisation and to the UCL and/or KCL (dependent on modality) Post Graduate Diploma in CYP-PT Therapy in order to be shortlisted. If you are interested in modalities listed as KCL and as UCL, you must complete applications to both universities. However, if you are interested in both CBT and SFP, you only need to submit one application to KCL.

Please note that anyone starting an NHSE-funded course is required to wait two years after their graduation exam board before starting another NHSE funded course.

Training Information

This full-time training will begin in January 2026 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student at KCL or UCL. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a KCL or UCL Postgraduate Diploma.

Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL or UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Teams will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL or UCL 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). You must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements. You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.

NB Please be aware that your application form may be shared with the UCL and/or KCL staff team as part of the recruitment process. By submitting your application to this role, you are agreeing to your details being shared for this purpose.

For candidates wishing to apply for KCL Courses: CBT and/or Systemic Family Practice (SFP)

These courses begin on 15th January 2026.

You only need one application to KCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability.

For application guidance please go to:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XpCAPvgQzw405pqvPYOD71RlOlds8Igm/view?…

For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures:CYP-PT Therapy PGDip (Recruit to Train (RtT)) (kings-cyp.com). Please also see attached documents for guidance re how to apply. Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team cyp-mh@kcl.ac.uk

For candidates wishing to apply for UCL Courses: Under 5s Early Childhood Pathway

This course begins on 19th January 2026.

You only need one application to the UCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-progr…

Please view:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QJmV_HmF4fL9yMk-ufoIgXGe0z1BDo6V/ed…

the UCL application link and more information on courses and how to apply.Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team: cyppttherapy@annafreud.org

Please note that the interview date in the advert is the first date of a two-stage interview process. If you are successful at initial interview you will proceed to modality specific interviews.

Applicants for these training posts with KCL and UCL will need to be available to start by 5th January at the latest.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You may apply for several modalities with one employment application. Please ensure that your SLAM application form clearly states which modality/modalities (Under 5s, CBT, Systemic Family Practice (SFP) you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them.

These are training positions and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role within our organisation and to the UCL and/or KCL (dependent on modality) Post Graduate Diploma in CYP-PT Therapy in order to be shortlisted. If you are interested in modalities listed as KCL and as UCL, you must complete applications to both universities. However, if you are interested in both CBT and SFP, you only need to submit one application to KCL.

Please note that anyone starting an NHSE-funded course is required to wait two years after their graduation exam board before starting another NHSE funded course.

Training Information

This full-time training will begin in January 2026 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student at KCL or UCL. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a KCL or UCL Postgraduate Diploma.

Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL or UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Teams will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL or UCL 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). You must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements. You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.

NB Please be aware that your application form may be shared with the UCL and/or KCL staff team as part of the recruitment process. By submitting your application to this role, you are agreeing to your details being shared for this purpose.

For candidates wishing to apply for KCL Courses: CBT and/or Systemic Family Practice (SFP)

These courses begin on 15th January 2026.

You only need one application to KCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability.

For application guidance please go to:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XpCAPvgQzw405pqvPYOD71RlOlds8Igm/view?…

For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures:CYP-PT Therapy PGDip (Recruit to Train (RtT)) (kings-cyp.com). Please also see attached documents for guidance re how to apply. Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team cyp-mh@kcl.ac.uk

For candidates wishing to apply for UCL Courses: Under 5s Early Childhood Pathway

This course begins on 19th January 2026.

You only need one application to the UCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-progr…

Please view:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QJmV_HmF4fL9yMk-ufoIgXGe0z1BDo6V/ed…

the UCL application link and more information on courses and how to apply.Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team: cyppttherapy@annafreud.org

Please note that the interview date in the advert is the first date of a two-stage interview process. If you are successful at initial interview you will proceed to modality specific interviews.

Applicants for these training posts with KCL and UCL will need to be available to start by 5th January at the latest.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration

Experience

Essential

• clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs
• A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multi-disciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS

Desirable

• Working with families in a multi-racial urban environment

Knowledge

Essential

• A good working knowledge of Mental health disorders in children and adolescents
• knowledge of Assessment of risk and management of risk factors
• The principles of clinical governance and practice and confidentiality and information sharing

Desirable

• knowledge of Relevant research and its application to assessment and treatment of CAMH disorders. Research informed and evidence based methods of assessment and treatment
• Skill in using a specific therapy in practice

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions
• Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level
• Good written and verbal presentation skills
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration

Experience

Essential

• clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs
• A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multi-disciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS

Desirable

• Working with families in a multi-racial urban environment

Knowledge

Essential

• A good working knowledge of Mental health disorders in children and adolescents
• knowledge of Assessment of risk and management of risk factors
• The principles of clinical governance and practice and confidentiality and information sharing

Desirable

• knowledge of Relevant research and its application to assessment and treatment of CAMH disorders. Research informed and evidence based methods of assessment and treatment
• Skill in using a specific therapy in practice

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions
• Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level
• Good written and verbal presentation skills
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southwark CAMHS, Mapother House

de Crespigny Park

Denmark Hill

SE5 8AZ

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southwark CAMHS, Mapother House

de Crespigny Park

Denmark Hill

SE5 8AZ

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)