Job summary
Our Norfolk & Waveney Eating Disorders service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as part of the NHS England funded Recruit to Train Programme in partnership with Kings College London. The post-holder will be training on the Postgraduate Diploma CYP-PT Therapies: Systemic Family Practice programme and carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills.
We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide evidence-based interventions for children, young people and families with eating disorders.
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive post with one year of training included. This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course.
As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during term time (with possibility of extra university days near the start) and University teaching will take place at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, part of King's College London. Applicants must be willing to travel into London to attend their lectures.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT information: This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the KCL Post Graduate Diploma CYP-PT Therapies: Systemic Family Practice in order to be shortlisted. For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochure here: CYP-PT Therapy PGDip (Recruit to Train (RtT))
Please complete your university application alongside your job application, using the KCL CYP-PT Therapies Wave 15 Jan 2026 - Application Guidance.pdf
If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between KCL and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.
As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where 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.
Applicants for this training at KCL will need to be available to start by the 12th of January at the latest (with the course starting on the 19th January).
Please see job description attached for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT information: This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the KCL Post Graduate Diploma CYP-PT Therapies: Systemic Family Practice in order to be shortlisted. For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochure here: CYP-PT Therapy PGDip (Recruit to Train (RtT))
Please complete your university application alongside your job application, using the KCL CYP-PT Therapies Wave 15 Jan 2026 - Application Guidance.pdf
If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between KCL and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.
As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where 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.
Applicants for this training at KCL will need to be available to start by the 12th of January at the latest (with the course starting on the 19th January).
Please see job description attached for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc)
- Ongoing professional registration with professional regulatory body.
- Qualification in a core profession (medicine, social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous professional experience
Skills
Essential
- Risk assessment knowledge and skills to a level commensurate with job role.
- Competent and effective at utilising evidence-based interventions
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc)
- Ongoing professional registration with professional regulatory body.
- Qualification in a core profession (medicine, social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous professional experience
Skills
Essential
- Risk assessment knowledge and skills to a level commensurate with job role.
- Competent and effective at utilising evidence-based interventions
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
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).
