Recruit to Train CAMHS Clinician / Systemic Family Practitioner (SFP)


Company:	Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£47,951 - £56,863 Per annum including HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW3 5BA
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at North London NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you a mental health/CAMHS clinicianwith a professional qualificationwho hasapassion for working with children and young people? Are you interested in training opportunities to develop your skills and work in a dynamic and innovative CAMHS team?

This is an exciting opportunity fora Systemic Family Practitioner (SFP)traineeto join one of our well-established CAMHS teams. Your week will consist of attending the one-year training course and clinical work in the team delivering services to children, youngpeopleand their families. You will be well supported by an experienced supervisor and a team of skilled clinicians.

Successful candidates will be expected to travel to Denmark Hill Campus of King’s College London for teaching during the training year.  

More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the King’s CYP webpage: https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train 

You will need tobe able tostart in the post in January 2027.

Please complete your university application using the KCL University Application Guidance supplied.

It isvery importantto mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them.

Any queries applicants have on the course i.e.teaching/content can be sent to the courseprogrammeteam cyp-mh@kcl.ac.uk (KCL)  

The post holder will hold an appropriate training case load and complete the necessary assignments to meet the course requirements.

Application Process  

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL 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 KCL training place if you are successful in securing thispostand you meet the university training requirements .  

Please read the application guidance and course brochure attached/linked below for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application. 

KCL CYP-PT SFP Wave 16 Jan 2027- KCL Programme Brochure.pdf 

KCL CYP-PT Therapies Wave 16 Jan 2027 - Application Guidance.pdf

 2-Year Post-Graduation Rule for Progression to Further NHSE-Funded Training 

Applicants should be aware that individuals whocommencean NHSE-funded course listed on the webpage below will normallybe requiredto wait two years from the date of their qualifying exam board before they can start another NHSE-funded trainingprogramme: 

https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/mental-health/psychological-professions/funding-psychological-professions-training-programmes 

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

The North London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender identity, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual’s ability to meet the requirements for the job. You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust’s policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.

Please read the application guidance and course brochure attached for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application.

Please ensure you address each point in the person specification in your application.

Please note that due to the high number of applications we may need to bring forward the closing date, so do apply early to avoid disappointment.

This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026

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