Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CAMHS CYP IAPT)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a training role for a committed practitioner to become a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist within the Child and Young Persons Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP-IAPT). The post-holder will undertake a fully funded, one-year Postgraduate Diploma training course at the University of Exeter, attending two days a week, while working 2-3 days a week in Cornwall CAMHS. The role involves providing interventions based on CYP-IAPT principles and evidence-based practices, with an expected start date of January 5th, 2027. It is offered as a secondment for suitably qualified staff already working in mid CAMHS.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake a programme of training for the Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist role at the University of Exeter.
- Work within Cornwall CAMHS service at Cornwall Partnership Trust, providing interventions.
- Attend and fulfil all requirements of the training element of the post.
- Continue to work within the CAMHS service on qualification.
- Provide interventions based on CYP-IAPT core principles and an evidence-based intervention consistent with the training course.
Essential criteria
- Professional qualification - RN (Mental Health / Child) / OT / Social Worker / Psychologist or equivalent experience to meeting CYP-IAPT knowledge and skills framework)
- Post graduate Qualification in Child & Adolescent Mental Health or evidence-based intervention
- Experience of working with children and adolescents with complex mental health needs in a child-focussed multi-agency setting
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting
- Can communicate and establish effective working relationships with children and young people and their families
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment
- Knowledge of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in a relevant intervention
- Up to date with legislation policy relating to CAMHS
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CAMHS CYP IAPT)
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for 1 committed practitioner who would like to further their studies to train with South West CYP IAPT. We are offering one additional place to study place on their CBT IAPT training course as a secondment for staff working in the central CAMHS ICA. This is due to the demand and length of waiting lists for CBT in mid Cornwall. The course is is aimed at staff who work with a range of presentations in their daily practice and would equip you with a BABCP-accredited Postgraduate Diploma. The training is fully funded and can be offered on a secondment basis for suitably qualified staff working in mid CAMHS. community CAMHS on successful completion.
The course runs for one year, between January and December. This training course is funded by HEE, you would be studying at the University of Exeter 2 days a week and working in a children's mental health service 2-3 days per week.
'KSA ' stands for 'Knowledge Skills and Attitude' and involves completing a portfolio throughout the year to show how your current skills match the level necessary for a core profession. To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 2 years' relevant full-time equivalent therapeutic experience in a mental he
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