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Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents(IPT-A)Trainee Practitioner • London
West London NHS Trust

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1. Can you tell us a bit about your background in psychology or related fields? What drew you to apply for this trainee position with Hammersmith and Fulham CAMHS? Can you tell us a bit about your background in psychology or related fields? What drew you to apply for this trainee position with Hammersmith and Fulham CAMHS?

2. What prior experience do you have working with children and adolescents, particularly in a mental health context? What prior experience do you have working with children and adolescents, particularly in a mental health context?

3. What do you understand by Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A), and how do you believe it addresses the needs of young people experiencing mental health difficulties? What do you understand by Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A), and how do you believe it addresses the needs of young people experiencing mental health difficulties?

4. Can you discuss a specific therapeutic approach you have learned about that you believe aligns well with IPT-A principles? Can you discuss a specific therapeutic approach you have learned about that you believe aligns well with IPT-A principles?

5. This role requires balancing academic study with practical clinical work. How do you plan to manage your time effectively between these two responsibilities? This role requires balancing academic study with practical clinical work. How do you plan to manage your time effectively between these two responsibilities?

6. Describe a situation where you had to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from that experience? Describe a situation where you had to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from that experience?

7. Working collaboratively is essential in this role. Can you provide an example of how you have successfully worked as part of a team in the past? Working collaboratively is essential in this role. Can you provide an example of how you have successfully worked as part of a team in the past?

8. How do you approach building rapport with young clients to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment? How do you approach building rapport with young clients to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment?

9. Effective communication is vital in this role. How would you ensure that you communicate effectively with both clients and multi-disciplinary team members? Effective communication is vital in this role. How would you ensure that you communicate effectively with both clients and multi-disciplinary team members?

10. Can you discuss a challenging conversation you have had with a client or colleague and how you handled it? Can you discuss a challenging conversation you have had with a client or colleague and how you handled it?

11. Mental health work can be emotionally demanding. How do you practice self-care and manage stress? Mental health work can be emotionally demanding. How do you practice self-care and manage stress?

12. What challenges do you anticipate facing as a trainee working with young people experiencing moderate mental health difficulties? How do you plan to address these challenges? What challenges do you anticipate facing as a trainee working with young people experiencing moderate mental health difficulties? How do you plan to address these challenges?

13. What are your long-term career aspirations in the field of child and adolescent mental health? What are your long-term career aspirations in the field of child and adolescent mental health?

14. Why do you believe that completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy is important for your professional development? Why do you believe that completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy is important for your professional development?

15. How do you ensure that your practice is inclusive and respects the diverse backgrounds of the young people you will be working with? How do you ensure that your practice is inclusive and respects the diverse backgrounds of the young people you will be working with?

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Role: Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents(IPT-A)Trainee Practitioner in London

Interviewed on Friday 25 April 2025 at 02:06.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nInterpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents(IPT-A)Trainee Practitioner with West London NHS Trust in London\n\n You will be training on the Children and Young People's Psychological Training: Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents Course (ITP-A) and carrying out clinical work within Hammersmith and Fulham CAMHS in West London NHS Trust to complement the studies with clinical work. Kindly see our Candidate Pack for further details. This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with H&F CAMHS and the UCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. This full-time training will begin in January 2025 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/Anna Freud. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a UCL Postgraduate Diploma. 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 offer a high-quality service to young people, families / carers, alongside working effectively with your colleagues and liaising with other professionals in the network. CYP-IAPT training will enable you to deliver - under intensive supervision - high quality, focused evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children and young people experiencing moderate mental health difficulties (e.g. low mood and anxiety). This in turn will equip those in post to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven mental health service. The roles will be exciting and varied, including individual and group working in a CAMHS setting, enabling the post holders to develop a range of skills and experience whilst studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Child & Young Person IAPT Therapy. The post provides excellent opportunities for professional development and regular supervision. This post in H&F CAMHS will provide the trainee with amble opportunities to practice what they are learning in their studies with robust support, guidance and supervision in place. More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage:Anna Freud Information About us 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). More information about the courses and how the training works can be found here including the course brochures. Link to application portal at UCL: UCL Online Application Due to the large volume of applications received for some positions, we shall close the vacancy prior to the specified closing date as soon as sufficient numbers are received. Therefore, kindly submit your application as soon as you can. Please do not apply if your right to work is restricted, since we do not offer sponsorship for this position. Kindly see our candidate information pack for a comprehensive job description and person specification for this role. "}