# CYP IAPT Training Position IPT-A > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cyp-iapt-training-position-ipt-a/96224c14-f799-41ac-9a7c-10ed022a3e45 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cyp-iapt-training-position-ipt-a/96224c14-f799-41ac-9a7c-10ed022a3e45.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Alder Hey Children's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Salary:** £31049.00 to £46580.00 - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-12T07:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-28T14:07:48.953Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8297989 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8297989?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview B5 or B6 dependent upon experience. Two Fixed Term 12 month Training Post - Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-A) PLEASE STATE CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM WHICH BAND YOU ARE APPLYING FOR. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 or Band 6 (dependent on experience) Mental Health Practitioners to undertake the following training programmes : Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-A) If you already have a core qualification such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) you will be considered for B6 If you have a Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing you will be considered for the B5 post along with knowledge and skills framework you would be eligible to apply to B5. Interviews will be October at short notice ### Main duties of the job The successful applicants will work within CYP MH as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome informed, focused and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in accordance with the competency framework for their therapeutic modality. Applicants need to be able to start the Post Graduate training programme taught academic dates in January 2027 and commit to attendance at all university based taught and self-study days required by Manchester University. You will work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills to ensure you gain the necessary clinical practice hours to fulfil the academic programme. This is 200 hours of modality and case specific practice for the full time courses. Applicants should state which course they are applying for and at which grade by careful consideration of the essential criteria and person specification. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This is a recruit to train post for 12 months which includes 2 days study at Prestwich alongside clinical supervision on a 1:1 and group basis. There will be 3 days on placement at Sefton CAMHS were you would provide therapeutic interventions inline with the modality you are training in. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of behavioural based interventions - An understanding of the specific needs of people from different ethnic backgrounds and an understanding of those with disabilities - Knowledge of relevant, current legislation - Knowledge of safety factors in management of self-harming behaviours and child protection issues - Organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately - Able to demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision and the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners **Desirable** - Knowledge of audit and evaluation methodology ### Qualifications **Essential** - B6 Only: Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) - B5 Only: Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing - Ability to assess plan and implement patient plans of care with regular supervision - Ability to develop therapeutic relationships (2) Knowledge of child development including adolescence (2) - To be able to work independently with young people presenting at risk but being aware to maintain this within the bounds of your responsibility accessing supervision if required out of the formal structure **Desirable** - Experience of working in child and adolescent mental health services. - To demonstrate a commitment to work with a diverse group of families and professionals from a variety of backgrounds ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Must demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional development - Must demonstrate an understanding of the need to take part in Personal Development Reviews to ensure career development plus attending relevant training when appropriate. - Must show enthusiasm and appreciation for multidisciplinary and multiagency working - Must demonstrate a professional manner. - Must demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required for the job. **Desirable** - Driving licence and access to car (due to outreach work) ## Documents - [ipta b5 or b6 mhp rtt (pdf, 632.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10616980) - [ipt-a application form (pdf, 528.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10616943) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.