Job summary
Lewisham CAMHS are delighted to be advertising 1 new CYP-PT training post for our under 5's early childhood pathway.
We are looking for committed and enthusiastic CAMHS practitioner, who is highly motivated and enthusiastic about making a difference to children's mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE Guideline recommended treatment.
You may be a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist or other professional with experience of working in CAMHS or transferable skills. The successful post-holders will complete a post-graduate diploma through University College London working in one of our multi-disciplinary clinical teams. The post will be based in our Core CAMHS Team. You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload, including delivering therapy according to your training modality.
Lewisham CAMHS is comprised of eight multi-disciplinary teams as follows: Core Team (Horizon), Neuro Developmental Team (NDT), Paediatric Liaison Service, SYMBOL Team (Looked After Children), Adolescent Treatment Team, Child Wellbeing Programme, Adolescent Resource and Therapy Service (ARTS) and Mental health in Schools Team (MHST).
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.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for committed and enthusiastic CAMHS practitioners who would like to undertake training in our under 5's 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 University College London , whilst working in one of our multi-disciplinary clinical teams. Posts will be based in our Under 5's Team as part of Horizon. You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload, including delivering therapy according to your training modality.
Please note: The position will be based at Lewisham CAMHS but successful candidates will be expected to travel to either Anna Freud in North London (Rodney St, N1 9JH) or KCL in South London for teaching during the training year.
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you feel valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance,flexible working and supporting a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Car lease,our staff benefit from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation,our staff benefit fromkeyworker housing which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands through Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
- Counselling services
- Wellbeing events
- Long service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
Job description
Job responsibilities
These are training positions and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role within our organisation and to the UCL. Post Graduate Diploma in CYP-PT Therapy in order to be shortlisted. If you are interested in this modality you must complete applications to this university.
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 UCL. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a 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 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 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 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 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 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-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/
Please view:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QJmV_HmF4fL9yMk-ufoIgXGe0z1BDo6V/edit
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 UCL will need to be available to start by 5th January at the latest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These are training positions and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role within our organisation and to the UCL. Post Graduate Diploma in CYP-PT Therapy in order to be shortlisted. If you are interested in this modality you must complete applications to this university.
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 UCL. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a 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 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 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 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 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 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-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/
Please view:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QJmV_HmF4fL9yMk-ufoIgXGe0z1BDo6V/edit
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 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.
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.
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).
