WithYou in BCP has an exciting opportunity for a Recruit to Train Trainee CBT Therapist to join our YP 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.
Please note: The position will be predominantly home-based with occasional travel to our Bournemouth office required. Successful candidates will be expected to travel to the University of Exeter on a weekly basis, for teaching during the training year.
More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found here.
This full-time training will begin in January 2027 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 with the University of Exeter. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a University of Exeter Postgraduate Diploma.
This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a University of Exeter 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 will only be offered a University of Exeter 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).
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.
Please review the additional documents for more information on the role, person specification other employment documents.
For more information about the role or to have a confidential discussion, please reach out to: [email protected]
PRIVACY NOTICE: As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by the University of Exeter, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme.
