Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents Trainee
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
HiveMind found a sponsorship-friendly statement in the source advert welcoming applicants who require a visa. Always confirm on the source before applying.
“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is a 12-month full-time training post for an Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-A) practitioner. The role combines clinical practice at Bolton CAMHS three days a week with two days of direct training on a fully funded Postgraduate Diploma course. The successful candidate will be expected to complete both the clinical and academic aspects of the training within the 12-month period.
Essential criteria
- Core profession
- Professional registration HCPC, NMC, SW England
- Experience of Assessment and care planning skills, risk assessment and risk management for CYPs with mental health needs.
- Experience of working with young people
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in Community CAMHS
- Therapeutic experience
- Interest in and awareness of chosen modality
- Core profession
- Professional registration HCPC, NMC, SW England
- Experience of Assessment and care planning skills, risk assessment and risk management for CYPs with mental health needs.
- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of working in Community CAMHS
- Therapeutic experience
- Interest in and awareness of chosen modality
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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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents Trainee
The closing date is 06 October 2026
Job summary
GMMH CAMHS is excited to offer a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed professional to train as an IPT-A practitioner.
This 12-month full time training post combines training with clinical practice and weekly supervision on a fully funded Postgraduate Diploma course.
You will be based at Bolton CAMHS 3 days a weeks and in direct training for the other 2.
Main duties of the job
You will be based within the CAMHS services as well as attending the training course. You will be expected to complete both the clinical and academic aspects of the training course within the 12 month period.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the hea
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