Description
The Tavistock Centre at North London NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Recruit to Train Trainees (ASC-LD) to join one of our teams as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes.
We are looking for dynamic clinicians with a passion for working innovatively to promote the well-being of Children, Young People and their Families to apply for these fully funded posts. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical experience and training and to work within a multidisciplinary team to offer therapeutic services to autistic children and young people and with ASC and/or learning disabilities.
The post holders will provide assessment and interventions and evidence-based interventions, whilst undertaking a programme of training. Applicants will be able to balance a busy work and study schedule, and to study and write academic material at postgraduate diploma level. Applicants must be prepared to study and complete assignments outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work).
Main duties of the job This full-time training will begin in January 2027 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student with UCL. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a UCL Postgraduate Diploma.
Application Process This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).
Job responsibilities
- Provide assessment and interventions to children and young people with ASC and/or LD
- Undertake a programme of training to become a therapist
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to offer therapeutic services
- Balance a busy work and study schedule
Person Specification
- Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level
- Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the unique challenges associated with ASC and/or LD for children, young people and their families
- Knowledge and understanding of the key features and symptoms associated with ASC and/or LD
- Ability to be flexible and creative in facilitating engagement with children and young people with ASC and/or LD and their families
Benefits
- Fully funded training programme
- Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Competitive salary range of £47,951 to £56,863 per annum