This 12-month full-time post with NELFT's Mid Essex Mental Health Support Team combines employment with postgraduate study towards a King's College London Postgraduate Diploma. Trainees split the week between academic study and supervised clinical work with children, young people and families, delivering evidence-based interventions in systemic family practice for conduct disorder and depression. NHS England funds the salary and university fees. A two-year funding rule may bar recent graduates of NHS England-funded programmes.
What the job involves
- Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to children, young people and families under supervision
- Complete supervised clinical work within the service across schools and community settings
- Undertake academic study, teaching and independent learning at King's College London, two and a half days a week
- Meet the programme's assessment and independent learning requirements alongside clinical practice and supervision
- Travel independently across the Mid Essex area and to King's College London's Denmark Hill campus, where attendance is mandatory
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree at minimum second-class from a UK university, or overseas equivalent, in Psychology, Education, Childhood Development, Social Work or a related subject
Registration & licences
- Registerable professional qualification as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist, or art or music therapist
- Counsellor with three years' minimum training, full MBACP Accred membership and public or voluntary sector experience
Experience
- Relevant experience meeting King's College London entry requirements
Checks & eligibility
- Access to a vehicle and ability to travel independently for work
- Not a recent graduate of an NHS England-funded programme within the two-year funding rule
- Meets King's College London visa requirements
What’s offered
- NHS England-funded salary and university training costs
- Postgraduate Diploma from King's College London on successful completion
- Combined employment and academic training post
- Staff health and wellbeing activities
- Staff networks and training opportunities
- Investment in staff development
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CYP-PT Systemic Family Practice Trainee employer: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that aligns with our core values of kindness, respect, and community engagement. Located in the vibrant areas of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest, we offer our employees ample opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development, as well as the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of over 4.9 million people. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises innovation in mental health care and values the contributions of every team member.
Contact Details:
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Recruitment Team
