Visa sponsorship evidence
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.
From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
East London NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “East London NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
Our service has an exciting opportunity for a CYP-Psychological TherapiesTrainee - ASC / LD Modality to join our CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team as part of the National Health Service England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP-IAPT / Recruit to Train) in partnership with Anna Freud Centre and University College London.
CYP-PT Therapiesisa government-fundedinitiativeaimingto grow thechild mental health workforceto meet much neededdemand.Tohelpreach this goal,NHSE covers salary and training costs fora fixed term1-yearpost,allowingservices to employtraineestoaid inimplementingnew or expanding existingspecialistpathwaysto bridge the gaps inCYPmental health support.
Main duties of the job
This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete aUCLapplication for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with uson whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered aUCLtraining place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).
As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by University College London, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this programme.
Anyone starting an NHSE-funded course is required to wait two years after their graduation exam board before starting another NHSE funded course. This policy means that recent CWP and EMHP graduates are not eligible to apply for this post.
Please view page below - Applying to the Postgraduate Diploma in Children and Young Person's Psychological Trainings: Therapy - UCL & Anna Freud for the university application link and more information on how to apply.
Job responsibilities
Please note you need to complete 2 applications one for the CAMHS roles and the other for the University Course.
Please reviewtheadditionaldocumentsfor more information onthe role,personspecificationotheremployment documents.
We are expecting a high number of applicants for this post, so please apply early. We will need to close the advert before the official closing date, if we have reached our agreed maximum number of applicants.
For further information regarding this post, please contact:
Natalie Chakaduka, Operations Lead, South Bedfordshire CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team
Telephone number: 01525 638614 or 01525 638613.
About the employer
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
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