Job summary
Our service has an exciting opportunity to join the Isle of Wight CAMHS team as a Recruit to Train Trainee, training on the Children & Young People Mental Health (CYP-MH/CYP IAPT) Therapy Course, part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Recruit to Train Programme in partnership with University of Reading. This is a 12 month fixed term post starting in Feb 2026.
The post-holder will carry 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 interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based intervention consistent with the course they are attending.
You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team of 30 clinicians who will all be keen to help and support you on your journey to accreditation.
Main duties of the job
The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. Upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with BABCP
To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession. You can find out whether you have a recognised Core Profession on the website
If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion 4 before interview and, if successful at interview, will need to prepare the other required sections ahead of the start of the course (including obtaining references). Please see the https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbabcp.com%2Fcore-professions%2Fknowledge-skills-attitudes%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cella.wedderkop%40nhs.net%7C69119551547b44847e1008ddc9ec5dd6%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C638888739429529911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1I%2FTpFvK3gTgRyJXWr%2FQ8Gvqz2f7FxaMFzh5UkCF5dc%3D&reserved=0for guidance and exemplars
If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training (PWP, CWP or EMHP) you must have at least 2 years experience between the exam board of your previous training (not just coursework completion or a letter from the department) and the start date of any high-intensity training. This is nationally mandated and is there are no exceptions; you will be asked to evidence your exam board date (or date of graduation certificate if no evidence of exam board) prior to invite to interview
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or equivalent is required to meet the academic requirements of CBT training
- A core profession as recognised by the BABCP (such as mental health nursing or social work)
- Or
- A level 6 qualification (typically this would be an undergraduate degree) and meet the eligibility for the BABCP Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route
- Please see the BABCP website for a list of core professions
- 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 health setting
- It is expected that the KSA is completed prior to the course start date. Criterion 4 will be inspected at interview, and the final KSA must be formally submitted at the start of the course. Any offer to a KSA route student is on this condition being met
- For any candidates who have previously completed a low intensity training programme (CWP or EMHP for example), two years of qualified practice following their previous training marks having been ratified by the exam board are required before undertaking this training programme
- Membership of BABCP once enrolled to the RTT course
Desirable
- Formal PgCert qualification in recognised psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years experience of working with children, families and young people in a mental health focused role
- A foundation or basic knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Current, clean driving license
- Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style
- Ability to manage and prioritise effectively own time and clinical caseload.
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work effectively in crisis situations in order to maintain the safety of both staff and clients
- Knowledge of and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans
- Ability to demonstrate a creative and flexible approach in order to deliver a high standard of care
- Ability to set, monitor and evaluate standards for quality within the service
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively across multi-disciplinary groups
- Excellent Interpersonal skills/Communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or equivalent is required to meet the academic requirements of CBT training
- A core profession as recognised by the BABCP (such as mental health nursing or social work)
- Or
- A level 6 qualification (typically this would be an undergraduate degree) and meet the eligibility for the BABCP Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route
- Please see the BABCP website for a list of core professions
- 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 health setting
- It is expected that the KSA is completed prior to the course start date. Criterion 4 will be inspected at interview, and the final KSA must be formally submitted at the start of the course. Any offer to a KSA route student is on this condition being met
- For any candidates who have previously completed a low intensity training programme (CWP or EMHP for example), two years of qualified practice following their previous training marks having been ratified by the exam board are required before undertaking this training programme
- Membership of BABCP once enrolled to the RTT course
Desirable
- Formal PgCert qualification in recognised psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years experience of working with children, families and young people in a mental health focused role
- A foundation or basic knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Current, clean driving license
- Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style
- Ability to manage and prioritise effectively own time and clinical caseload.
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work effectively in crisis situations in order to maintain the safety of both staff and clients
- Knowledge of and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans
- Ability to demonstrate a creative and flexible approach in order to deliver a high standard of care
- Ability to set, monitor and evaluate standards for quality within the service
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively across multi-disciplinary groups
- Excellent Interpersonal skills/Communication skills
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.
