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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We have an exciting opportunity to join South Staffordshire CAMHS as a CAMHS Practitioner to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).</p> <p>You will complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, working specifically with young people and work 3 days in clinical setting as part of your study. All clinical work is supervised (1- 1) by a service supervisor and also a University supervisor (HEI peer supervision).</p> <p>As part of your training, you will be expected to attend University of Derby 2 days per week where they offer a blended approach to learning. Attendance on the course is a mandatory requirement of this role. Please read the attached course brochure which provides further details of the academic elements of the role.</p> <p>Upon completing the Post Graduate Diploma, you will be employed as a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner, providing assessments and interventions to children and young people accessing CAMHS and will be based within the Cannock team.</p> <p>We have 1 post available based with the CAMHS team in Cannock. Please watch this video for an introduction to the service:</p> <p>NHS MPFT - Recruitment - Cannock on Vimeo</p> <p><strong>There is an expectation to be able to start with CAMHS for service induction on 12th January 2026 followed by 2 weeks of university attendance commencing 19th January 2026. You must be able to travel to the University of Derby as part of your induction and throughout your training.</strong></p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>This is a training role within the Children and Young People's Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP PT). You will work within South Staffordshire CAMHS team based in Cannock, providing interventions under supervision whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip you to provide interventions for children, young people or families using the core principles of CYP PT practice along with evidence based intervention consistent with the course they are attending.</p> <p>Upon completing the Post Graduate Diploma, you will be employed as a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner, providing assessments and interventions to children and young people accessing CAMHS and will be based within the Cannock team.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.</p> <p>We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford &amp; Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.</p> <p>We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.</p> <p>We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.</p> <p><strong>Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications</strong></p> <p><strong>Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application</strong><strong>.</strong></p> <p></p>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>14 October 2025</p>

  
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      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
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  <p>301-KM-25-7496985</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>CAMHS, West Chadsmoor Clinic, Cannock</p>
      <p>Clarion Way</p>
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    <p>We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the you to provide interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. You will work with young people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. If you have suitable experience/qualifications and an interest in working with young people in a mental health environment and would like to further develop your skills, this could be the post for you.</p> <p>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 to Derby University to attend their lectures.</p> <p>You will be responsible for the assessment and provision of CBT intervention in accordance with Service and University guidance and supervision based on a comprehensive formulation of the persons needs and the development of a relevant treatment plan based upon negotiated goals and relevant evidence-based interventions. You must also be aware of the BABCP code of standards and ethics and adhere to these.</p> <p>You will, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, provide CBT interventions to support the person to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and/ or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the service user and any identified carer throughout the intervention. </p> <p>Applicants would need either a core profession or be able to complete a KSA (submitted directly to University of Derby prior to starting the course) with the application. More details can be seen on this link:Knowledge, Skills &amp; Attitudes BABCP</p>   

  
    
      
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      <p>We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the you to provide interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. You will work with young people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. If you have suitable experience/qualifications and an interest in working with young people in a mental health environment and would like to further develop your skills, this could be the post for you.</p> <p>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 to Derby University to attend their lectures.</p> <p>You will be responsible for the assessment and provision of CBT intervention in accordance with Service and University guidance and supervision based on a comprehensive formulation of the persons needs and the development of a relevant treatment plan based upon negotiated goals and relevant evidence-based interventions. You must also be aware of the BABCP code of standards and ethics and adhere to these.</p> <p>You will, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, provide CBT interventions to support the person to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and/ or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the service user and any identified carer throughout the intervention. </p> <p>Applicants would need either a core profession or be able to complete a KSA (submitted directly to University of Derby prior to starting the course) with the application. More details can be seen on this link:Knowledge, Skills &amp; Attitudes BABCP</p>     
  


      
  
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        <li>Registered Mental Health Nurse or HCPC registered professional relevant to Children's mental health.  Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.</li>
        
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        <li>A minimum of 2 years experience of working with children, young people and families with a range of emotional/mental health, behavioural and specific needs (additional health, developmental, offending or substance misuse needs).</li>
        
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          <li>Undergraduate degree</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  


 
  
    
      
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
    
  


      
  
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    <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>CAMHS, West Chadsmoor Clinic, Cannock</p>
      <p>Clarion Way</p>
      <p>Cannock</p>
            <p>WS11 4NJ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.mpft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>CAMHS, West Chadsmoor Clinic, Cannock</p>
          <p>Clarion Way</p>
          <p>Cannock</p>
                    <p>WS11 4NJ</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.mpft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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