Recruit to Train: CAMHS Practitioner (CBT Modality)

Job summary

Recruit to Train - CAMHS Practitioner (CBT Modality)

Contract: Fixed Term - 12 months, 37hrs per week (full time)

Salary: NHS Band 6 or equivalent

WTE: 6 Posts available

This is a training role within the University of Reading. All posts are based within the CAMHS service but each successful candidate will work within one of the following pathways:

- North Bedfordshire CAMH Access Service

- North Bedfordshire Emotional and Behavioural Team

- Central Bedfordshire CAMH Access Service

- South Bedfordshire and Luton / Central Bedfordshire Primary Care Access Service

- Luton Neurodevelopmental Team

- Luton Emotional and Behavioural Team

Our service has an exciting opportunity to join one of our CAMHS teams as a Recruit to Train Trainee, part of the National Health Service England (NHSE) funded Recruit to Train Programme. The post-holders will be training on the Children & Young People Mental Health (CYP-MH) CBT Course and carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide CBT interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based intervention consistent with the course they are attending.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates would join our thriving and innovative multi-disciplinary services.

Bedfordshire and Luton CAMHS are part of ELFT (East London Foundation Trust), which also provides CAMHS services in East London. They are well-established multidisciplinary services that provide a comprehensive stepped model of care for children, young people and their families in the locality. CAMH Access Services provide a first step level of early intervention (mild to moderate) mental health care through GP practices, schools, provisions and Early Help services. For our second level of care we provide four discrete pathways (for moderate to severe mental health): emotional & behavioural difficulties in childhood and adolescence (EBT), adolescent complex and crisis care (AMHT), neurodevelopmental child & adolescent care (NDT), and our county wide eating disorders care (CEDS). We also have a well-established Crisis and Home Treatment Team service providing care for those children and young-people presenting with high levels of need and risk.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-SS7564265

Job locations

Charter House Luton

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

These are fixed term posts with this training year funded by NHSE. After successful completion of the course the fixed term training contract will end however applicants would be encouraged to apply for any vacant posts within the service and will be provided with support and advice in job applications.

This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during term (with possibility of extra university days near start) and will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants must be willing to travel into Reading to attend their lectures.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner who is keen to develop further experience, training and knowledge of delivering evidence-based CBT interventions to children and their carers/families. The successful candidate will work in one of our core specialist CAMHS pathways providing CBT intervention for a range of moderate to severe mental health problems under supervision from a senior colleague.

Responsibilities will include direct clinical work and management of complex and sometimes high risk cases with support of your line manager and clinical supervisor. You will be a member of the MDT and involved in multi-disciplinary meetings and broader service developments. You will be expected to liaise with other agencies involved in the care of the children and young people on your caseload, including schools, social care or other community agencies.

Information about how to Apply

The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.

To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession.

If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion 4 before interview and, if successful at interview, will need to prepare the other required sections ahead of the start of the course (including obtaining references). Please see the BABCP website for guidance and exemplars.

If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training (e.g., PWP, CWP or EMHP) you must have at least 2 years experience between the exam board of your previous training (not just coursework completion or a letter from the department) and the start date of any high-intensity training. This is nationally mandated and is there are no exceptions; you will be asked to evidence your exam board date (or date of graduation certificate if no evidence of exam board) prior to invite to interview.

Please note that when you apply to this role, your name will be shared with the Higher Education Institute (HEI) running the course. The service will usually be the Course Teams main way of contacting you until you have been sent an Offer, and so the Course Team at the HEI may ask for information if it is relevant to deciding course eligibility. Other information that might be shared:

• Reason behind ineligibility for the course.
• Queries regarding application
• Name change - confirm with service to ensure that they are reviewing the correct candidate.

If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the HEI and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.

As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where 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. You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.

Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.

For further information regarding this post, please contact:

Amanda Wallace Amanda.wallace2@nhs.net

We are expecting a high number of applicants for this post, so please apply early. We will need to close the advert before the official closing date, if we have reached our agreed maximum number of applicants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

These are fixed term posts with this training year funded by NHSE. After successful completion of the course the fixed term training contract will end however applicants would be encouraged to apply for any vacant posts within the service and will be provided with support and advice in job applications.

This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during term (with possibility of extra university days near start) and will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants must be willing to travel into Reading to attend their lectures.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner who is keen to develop further experience, training and knowledge of delivering evidence-based CBT interventions to children and their carers/families. The successful candidate will work in one of our core specialist CAMHS pathways providing CBT intervention for a range of moderate to severe mental health problems under supervision from a senior colleague.

Responsibilities will include direct clinical work and management of complex and sometimes high risk cases with support of your line manager and clinical supervisor. You will be a member of the MDT and involved in multi-disciplinary meetings and broader service developments. You will be expected to liaise with other agencies involved in the care of the children and young people on your caseload, including schools, social care or other community agencies.

Information about how to Apply

The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.

To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession.

If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion 4 before interview and, if successful at interview, will need to prepare the other required sections ahead of the start of the course (including obtaining references). Please see the BABCP website for guidance and exemplars.

If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training (e.g., PWP, CWP or EMHP) you must have at least 2 years experience between the exam board of your previous training (not just coursework completion or a letter from the department) and the start date of any high-intensity training. This is nationally mandated and is there are no exceptions; you will be asked to evidence your exam board date (or date of graduation certificate if no evidence of exam board) prior to invite to interview.

Please note that when you apply to this role, your name will be shared with the Higher Education Institute (HEI) running the course. The service will usually be the Course Teams main way of contacting you until you have been sent an Offer, and so the Course Team at the HEI may ask for information if it is relevant to deciding course eligibility. Other information that might be shared:

• Reason behind ineligibility for the course.
• Queries regarding application
• Name change - confirm with service to ensure that they are reviewing the correct candidate.

If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the HEI and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.

As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where 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. You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.

Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.

For further information regarding this post, please contact:

Amanda Wallace Amanda.wallace2@nhs.net

We are expecting a high number of applicants for this post, so please apply early. We will need to close the advert before the official closing date, if we have reached our agreed maximum number of applicants.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRMN, OT, SW or equivalent professional qualification
• oEvidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• oProfessional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
• oTeaching/mentoring qualification

Other

Essential

• oTo have knowledge and understanding of the research process
• oCar driver. Willingness to drive for work purposes.
• oTo be I.T competent
• oCommitment to client centred, non discriminatory practice
• oCommitment to lifelong learning
• oWillingness to be flexible

Experience

Essential

• oPost qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness.

Desirable

• oExperience of using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS)
• oExperience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community
• oExperience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oTo have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list
• oTo be able to function as part of multi disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care.
• oTo have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
• oAbility to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.
• oAbility to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners
• oHave ability to follow policy and make proposal for change
• oUnderstanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
• oMaintain patient records both written and electronic
• oUnderstanding of the legal and social policy issues influencing the work environment.
• oAbility to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties

Desirable

• oTo have knowledge and understanding of the research process

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRMN, OT, SW or equivalent professional qualification
• oEvidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• oProfessional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
• oTeaching/mentoring qualification

Other

Essential

• oTo have knowledge and understanding of the research process
• oCar driver. Willingness to drive for work purposes.
• oTo be I.T competent
• oCommitment to client centred, non discriminatory practice
• oCommitment to lifelong learning
• oWillingness to be flexible

Experience

Essential

• oPost qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness.

Desirable

• oExperience of using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS)
• oExperience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community
• oExperience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oTo have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list
• oTo be able to function as part of multi disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care.
• oTo have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
• oAbility to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.
• oAbility to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners
• oHave ability to follow policy and make proposal for change
• oUnderstanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
• oMaintain patient records both written and electronic
• oUnderstanding of the legal and social policy issues influencing the work environment.
• oAbility to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties

Desirable

• oTo have knowledge and understanding of the research process

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Charter House Luton

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Charter House Luton

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

Employer's website

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