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Tutor – Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (IPCAPA)

Job title:	Tutor – Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (IPCAPA)  (4 year Fixed Term Contract)
Job purpose	The Independent Training, delivered in collaboration with IPCAPA at the British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf) and the Anna Freud Centre/UCL is seeking to appoint a Tutor to the Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy training. We are looking for ACP registered Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists with substantial post qualification experience who will bring current CAMHS experience, have an aptitude for teaching and supervising, and an active interest in supporting trainees’ progress.  In person at the BPF, Tuesdays and Thursdays required
Accountable to:	Clinical Course Director IPCAPA
Direct reports:	The post-holder is required to join the IPCAPA Clinical Course Director and IPCAPA Programme Manager in a range of tasks related to the delivery of the NHSE commissioned and ACP accredited Child Psychotherapy training at IPCAPA in the BPF.
Key colleagues:	IPCAPA Clinical Course Director, Academic Programme Director, IPCAPA Senior Tutors, Teaching Staff,  Anna Freud Centre teaching staff where needed.

 Teaching, supervision and programme delivery

• Play an active role in contributing to all aspects of planning and delivering the programme in close liaison with the Clinical Course Director, Academic Course Director, teaching staff & research tutors. 
• Assist in the delivery of the training programme within the agreed budget and provide additional support to trainees and placements as needed. Participate in the ongoing process of review and assessment of Trainee progress and developing a knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of each particular year group. 
• Oversee Progress Advisor/ Year tutor duties and play a central role in supporting the trainees’ progress, providing regularly feedback and effectively liaising closely with the core staff team
• Support the Clinical Director in the recruitment, induction, support and evaluation of seminar leaders, Progress Advisors, Intensive Case Supervisors and other clinical teaching staff.
• Lead/co-lead weekly seminars as agreed by the Clinical Course Director.
• Take part in team meetings, frequency to be agreed with Clinical Director- Usually weekly Thursday a.m.

Trainee recruitment/Selection

• Co-Lead recruitment and selection of trainees for the programme, working with the Clinical and Academic Director and Clinical Core staff team, in partnership with Anna Freud/UCL colleagues to ensure a fair, rigorous and inclusive admissions process.

Quality assurance and external relations

• With the Deputy Academic Director co lead on analysis of trainee and staff feedback, outcome data and stakeholder consultation to identify priorities for programme improvement and sustainability.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion   

• Create a culture which attracts applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Contribute to the development and delivery of IPCAPA/bpf Equality and Diversity Strategy.

 Trainee Progression

• Marking: Assist the Clinical Director and the Marking Lead with clinical assessment processes, including readiness for the annual UCL Exam Board re. the setting, marking, moderation and review of clinical papers, oral assessments, placement reports, supervisor reports and trainee logs.
• ICS: Ensure oversight of approval of trainees’ intensive clinical cases and intensive case supervision allocation, in coordination with the Programme Manager and ICS coordinator
• Reviews: Ensure that mid-year and annual review processes are timely, evidence-based, consistent and appropriately documented, with clear action plans where further development or support is required.
• Support Clinical Director to co lead annual and mid year reviews of each trainee’s development against the ACP Competence Framework and IPCAPA’s progressive clinical training requirements.

Trainee Support 

• Step in as needed with direct trainee support, for example reviewing Support to Study Plans

Personal training analysis

• With the Clinical Director, support arrangements for identifying and matching trainees with suitable ACP-approved, BPC training analysts, and provide appropriate consultation and management where difficulties arise in these relationships, while respecting confidentiality, professional boundaries and the distinct responsibilities of the training organisation and the training analyst.

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Person Specification – Tutor – Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Qualifications and Experience

1. Significant post-qualification experience as ACP qualified Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist.
2. Substantial experience of teaching, supervising or assessing at postgraduate or professional-training level.
3. Experience of leading or contributing to the management and development of a complex clinical or professional training programme.
4. Experience working in NHS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Thorough knowledge of psychoanalytic child and adolescent psychotherapy and the Independent psychoanalytic tradition, together with an ability to support critical engagement with different psychoanalytic perspectives.
2. Strong understanding of the ACP Competence Framework, professional standards and the requirements of contemporary NHS and third-sector services.
3. Understanding of doctoral-level professional education and the respective responsibilities of IPCAPA/bpf, Anna Freud and UCL within a collaborative programme.
4. Excellent communication, chairing, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
5. Ability to manage disagreement and institutional complexity constructively while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
6. Strong organisational skills and the ability to oversee multiple workstreams, deadlines and annual training cycles.
7. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to ensuring that the curriculum and learning environment engage respectfully with contemporary identities, neurodiversity, culture, social context and unequal access to training and services.
8. Ability to use feedback, evidence, research and outcome information to support continuous improvement.
9. Sound understanding of confidentiality, information governance and the ethical handling of sensitive trainee and clinical information.
10. Competence in using digital systems required for collaborative programme delivery, communication, record-keeping and online or hybrid teaching.
11. Good IT Skills

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Main Terms & Conditions –  Tutor– Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (4 Years Fixed Term)

Hours of work:	2 Day per week (must include Tuesdays and Thursdays (in-person)
Location:	Combination of bpf’s offices at 37 Mapesbury Road, Kilburn, London NW2 and occasional homeworking
Salary:	£20,000 per annum (0.4 FTE) commensurate with experience, (based on FTE £50,000)
Annual leave:	12 days plus Bank Holidays, (FTE 30 days plus Bank Holidays)
Pension:	Employer 3%, employee 5%
Notice period:	1 month notice during the probationary period; 3 months thereafter

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Progress Advisor

Closing Date: June 23rd, 2026

Hours of work: 2 days per month, academic term time only, plus 2 days planning time in Summer 2026 (17 days total per annum)

Location: Homeworking, with some visits to trainee placements

Salary: £150 per day (£2550 per annum) plus travel expenses

Contract: 4 years fixed term

The Independent Training, delivered in collaboration with IPCAPA at the British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf) and the Anna Freud Centre/UCL is seeking progress advisors to support 4-5 trainees on the Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy training from the start of their training through to completion.

This is an exciting opportunity to guide and support trainees in their development as future child psychotherapists. The successful postholders will liaise with the year 1 tutor, clinical and research tutors, service supervisors and intensive case supervisors. There will be regular team meetings with the year tutor other progress advisors responsible for the year group. Outside of this, working hours are flexible.

We are looking for ACP registered Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists with current CAMHS experience, who have an active interest in working with our year tutor and staff group to support trainees’ progress. The role may suit new career CAPts who wish to develop connections and experience within the field of CAPy training schools. There will be opportunity to take advantage of in house training to become an Intensive Case Supervisor and for additional paid hours of clinical teaching such as practice or clinical seminar groups as appropriate.

The BPF are committed to supporting and promoting equity and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to attract and support students and patients from a range of backgrounds, and therefore welcome applicants from all communities. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented at the bpf.

For more details about the role requirements please see attached person specification.

For a discussion about the role, please contact:  Clinical Director Michela Biseo ([email protected]), Senior Tutor Jay Dillon ([email protected])

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To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement by email to ([email protected])

Closing date: Tuesday 23^rd of June

Interview dates: 3^rd of July 2026 (TBC)

Chair of the Ethics and Professional Standards Committee (EPSC) 

Closing Date: Ongoing

We are seeking a committed and collaborative individual to serve as Chair of the Ethics and Professional Standards Committee (EPSC). This is a voluntary role, offering the opportunity to lead a key committee, shape policy, and support colleagues across the bpf.

About the Role

The Chair of the Ethics and Professional Standards Committee (EPSC) leads the promotion of ethical practice and professional standards within the organisation. This role involves chairing three to four meetings per year, setting agendas, and overseeing committee activities. The Chair works closely with the committee members and liaises with safeguarding and clinical services leads. Responsibilities also include preparing an annual report for the AGM, attending termly BPC Ethics meetings, ensuring the confidential logging and management of ethical enquiries, inviting external experts to contribute to committee discussions, and ensuring the committee remains current with developments in ethics and professional standards. The role is supported by the EPSC administrator and other bpf staff members as appropriate.

Who Can Apply?

This role is open to all bpf members, including newly qualified members as long as they have relevant experience.

What We Offer

This is a chance to make a real difference to the bpf and its members. It is an opportunity to work closely with colleagues (bpf & BPC) and gain understanding of sometimes complex ethical issues. You will get support for relevant professional development such as books and conferences. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. This is a three-year term with the option for re-election.

How to Apply

Please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected]. Applications will be vetted by the committee, with final approval by the CEO and Chair of the Board. For further information or an informal conversation about the role, contact Serena Heller ([email protected]).

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