Cyp-pt (Asc/ld Modality) Trainee (Mhst)

Purpose of the Job HFEH Mind is recruiting Trainee CYP-PT Therapy practitioners for the Autism Spectrum Condition & Learning Disabilities (ASC/LD) modality for the January 2026 intake at University College London. These posts are trainee roles in which postholders are employed by HFEH Mind and concurrently enrolled as students on the UCL/Anna Freud PG Diploma in CYP-PT: Therapy. Trainees are employees of HFEH Mind, and will undertake workplace placement duties under supervision while completing the academic and practice requirements of the postgraduate diploma. The role combines practical, placement-based clinical work with academic study and requires the ability to balance these demands.
Main Duties of the Job Under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in the ASC/LD modality and to: Deliver evidence-based, outcome-focused low-intensity and structured interventions under clinical supervision to children and young people in educational and community settings as part of the MHST/CYP service. Support children and young people with ASC/LD and their families through adapted communication and intervention approaches appropriate to needs and developmental level. Work with education staff and families to support access to services, signpost to more specialist care where required, and collaborate in multi-agency planning. Undertake assessment and formulation under supervision and follow local referral and risk management protocols; raise safeguarding concerns promptly and in line with service procedures.
Contribute to the development of clinical and training materials within the trainees competence and under supervision. Participate in service and course evaluation activities and disseminate learning from service evaluation or small-scale projects where required. Training & supervision Attend and fulfil all academic and practice requirements of the UCL PG Diploma for CYP-PT Therapy, including practical and academic assessments and assignments. Undertake private study (minimum expectation as set by the course) in addition to placement duties.
Engage actively with practice tutors and clinical supervisors to evidence competence development. Respond to supervisory feedback and demonstrate improvements in practice. Participate in regular appraisal and ongoing professional development activities. Professional Maintain the standards of professional practice required by HFEH Mind, the employing service and the Higher Education Institution.
Keep confidentiality of service users at all times and adhere to data protection and information governance rules. Ensure any risks to safety and wellbeing encountered during placement are communicated to supervisors and managed in line with policy. Maintain up-to-date CPD and training records in line with course and employer requirements. Meet the physical and professional requirements of the course and role (reasonable adjustments will be considered).
Knowledge and understanding of the core features associated with Autism Spectrum Condition and Learning Disabilities and the typical associated support needs. Awareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable young people and experience of raising and managing concerns via appropriate channels. Ability to manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material with professionalism and reflective capacity. Demonstrable ability to study at postgraduate level and to manage academic demands alongside placement duties.
A commitment to EDI, and to working as part of a service that seeks to address health inequity Willingness and ability to travel across service bases and to attend university sessions and required training events. Desirable Previous training or professional experience in mental-health related professions (e.g. counselling, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, special educational needs teaching). Experience of multi-agency working, including education and social care.