Band 6 Trainee CBT Therapist - Recruit to Train | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK mental health provider is offering a Trainee CBT Practitioner role as part of the NHS-funded CYP Psychological Training Programme. The successful candidates will provide high-quality CBT interventions for young people under supervision, engaging in both individual and group work while pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT. This position offers professional development opportunities within a supportive clinical environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Regular supervision

Supportive training environment

Qualifications

• Motivated mental health practitioners.
• Ability to deliver focused evidence-based interventions.
• Engagement with young people and families in a collaborative manner.

Responsibilities

• Offer high-quality service to young people and families.
• Deliver high-quality CBT interventions under supervision.
• Engage in individual and group work in a CAMHS setting.

Skills

High quality service delivery

Effective communication

Evidence-based CBT interventions

Teamwork in mental health

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in CBT

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join our CAMHS teams as a Trainee CBT Practitioner, NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes in partnership with Anna Freud, University College London, and Kings College London.

We are recruiting 3 trainees (1 in Hammersmith & Fulham, 1 in Hounslow, and 1 in our Eating Disorder Service). The post-holders will be training on the CYP Psychological Training Programme and carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service.

This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for the trainee role with our organisation and both the UCL and KCL courses in order to be shortlisted. Please see our Candidate Pack for further details.

Responsibilities

• Offer a high-quality service to young people, families / carers, alongside working effectively with colleagues and liaising with other professionals in the network.
• Deliver, under intensive supervision, high quality, focused evidence-based CBT interventions for children and young people experiencing moderate mental health difficulties (e.g. low mood and anxiety).
• Operate within an inclusive, value-driven mental health service.
• Engage in a varied role that includes individual and group work in a CAMHS setting and develop a range of skills while studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT.
• Benefit from excellent opportunities for professional development and regular supervision.

Training and Programme Details

Your training will enable you to deliver CBT interventions under supervision and to support young people and families while developing your clinical and professional skills through the CYP Psychological Training Programme.

About the Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital and provides services across eight London boroughs as well as three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, with 59% BME representation. The turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Forensic services rated ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board, and leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Application and Eligibility

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Note: This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025.