Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
CYP-PT Recruit to Train Trainee (ASC/LD)

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Opportunity: CYP-PT for NHSE Funded Children and Young People Psychological Training Programmes
Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.
Our service has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a CYP-PT for (formally Recruit to Train Trainee), part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes in partnership with Anna Freud/University College London.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to apply your learning from weekly teaching into practical clinical interventions working with clients in the service making a direct impact in the lives of children, young people and their families.
Please note: The position will be based within the Hertfordshire MHST (part of HPFT) but successful candidates will be expected to travel to Anna Freud in Central London (Rodney St, N1 9JH) for teaching during the training year.
Privacy Notice
As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by Anna Freud and UCL, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme.
Responsibilities
The post-holder will undertake training to deliver evidence-based interventions for children, young people and families in line with the CYP Psychological Trainings (CYP-PT) programme. This role combines employment within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) Mental Health Support Teams with postgraduate training at University College London (UCL), enabling the development of specialist skills in supporting autistic children and young people and/or those with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will manage a supervised training caseload while completing the academic and clinical requirements of the programme. Responsibilities include:
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Assessing referrals
- Formulating and delivering therapeutic interventions
- Evaluating outcomes
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Collecting outcome data
- Participating in multidisciplinary meetings
The post-holder will adapt communication and therapeutic approaches to meet individual needs and work collaboratively with families, schools, social care and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Application Process
This is a dual application process. Applicants must apply for both this post and the UCL training programme. The UCL Course Team will assess academic eligibility and liaise with the recruiting service during the recruitment process. A training place will only be offered to applicants who secure the post and meet university entry requirements.
About Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
Join Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT), an Outstanding-rated organisation and one of the UK's leading providers of mental health and specialist learning disability services. As part of our Mental Health Support Teams, you will work within a supportive, skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
We pride ourselves on our values of being Welcoming, Kind, Positive, Respectful and Professional, creating a culture where staff feel valued, supported and encouraged to develop. As a University NHS Foundation Trust, we offer excellent training and career development opportunities, high-quality supervision, flexible working options, staff wellbeing initiatives, generous annual leave, NHS pension benefits and access to a wide range of learning and research opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain specialist training while building a rewarding career within an innovative and forward-thinking organisation.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Allison Mcnaught
Job title: MHST West Manager
Email address: allison.mcnaught@nhs.net
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London