Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
CYP-IAPT Trainee: Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Child Development and Neurodevelopment Opportunity
Do you have a passion for child development and neurodevelopment? We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated clinicians to join Dorset Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMH) as CYP-IAPT Learning Disability and Autism (LD/ASD) Trainees.
This exciting opportunity is part of the national Recruit to Train programme and combines a fully funded 12-month CYP-IAPT Diploma at the University of Exeter with a supervised clinical placement within our CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Consultation Team. Trainees will develop specialist skills in delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities.
Role Overview
The role is ideal for experienced clinicians looking to develop a specialist interest in neurodevelopment. Applicants should hold a relevant professional qualification and registration, or be able to demonstrate equivalent BABCP Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend and successfully complete the CYP-IAPT LD/ASD training programme delivered by the University of Exeter.
- Apply learning from the programme directly into clinical practice.
- Assess children and young people for suitability for evidence-based interventions adapted for neurodivergent individuals.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions under supervision to children, young people and families experiencing emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools and partner agencies to support positive outcomes.
- Participate in multidisciplinary discussions, formulation and care planning.
- Maintain accurate clinical records, outcome measures and service data in line with Trust requirements.
- Participate in regular clinical, managerial and course-related supervision.
- Contribute to service development and support the ongoing transformation of CYPMH Dorset as services develop within the i-Thrive model.
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Work Schedule
Trainees will spend three days per week in clinical practice and two days undertaking university study. The course begins in January 2027, and successful applicants must be able to enrol by 1 December 2026.
Location
This is a pan-Dorset role, requiring travel across the county and to the University of Exeter. Access to a vehicle and the ability to travel for Trust business are therefore essential.
Training and Development
As a CYP-IAPT LD/ASD Trainee, you will undertake specialist training and develop the knowledge and skills required to assess and support children and young people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and co-occurring mental health difficulties.
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About Dorset HealthCare
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
- We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019.
- It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.
Why Join Us?
We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Jac Dendle
- Job title: Clinical Lead Psychologist
- Email address: jac.dendle@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01202 308084
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