Talking Therapies High Intensity Trainee CBT Therapist

NHS; Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity to train as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. This role involves a blend of university study and practical experience, allowing you to apply evidence-based therapy models while working with patients. You will receive support to complete a Post Graduate Diploma and gain accreditation, paving the way for a permanent position. Enjoy a flexible working environment that values diversity and promotes a great work-life balance. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Great maternity and paternity support

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered core professional with KSA requirements of BABCP.
• Experience in mental health services and clinical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide High Intensity interventions and assessments.
• Maintain clear clinical records and collaborate with patients.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Core Professional Qualification (e.g., Nursing, Social Work)

Job description

Job summary

Are you a registered core professional or able to evidence that you can meet the Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP and are looking for a career change, or a chance to develop skills in Psychological Therapies.

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to train to become an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist within Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS Talking Therapies.

Over the course of a year you will be supported to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural therapy at the University of Birmingham commencing September 2025, this consists of 2 days study at the University and three days supervised practice with NHS Talking Therapies.

On successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma you will be eligible to become accredited with the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapists, and you will be offered a permanent Band 7 High Intensity CBT Therapist post within the Service.

Please see details attached in the supporting information on how to apply via the university alongside this application.

You will need to apply to Birmingham University by 16th May 2025.

If shortlisted the academic assessment with the university will be held online on the morning of Tuesday 3rd June 2025.

Interviews will be held online with the university and Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS Talking Therapies on the weeks commencing 16th and 23rd June 2025.

Main duties of the job

A typical week will involve attending university two days per week, learning various disorder specific evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Models. The remainder of your week would require you to hold a small caseload of patients where you will apply theory to practice under close supervision. With the opportunity to work within a hybrid model you will take a blended approach to office/home working as determined by service requirements, therefore you will be expected to work autonomously and as part of a team. Under supervision you will collaboratively work with patients in your care to assess and provide psychological interventions and support individuals to work towards recovery. You will maintain clear and accurate clinical records and will be supported to embed learning and reflect on practice via regular supervision. You will be recording clinical sessions for academic purposes and undertaking academic assignments. You will be offered regular opportunity for peer support. Preparation and organisation will form a key part of your weekly structure.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9798-1404

Job locations

The Robertson Centre

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

DY11 6RJ

Job description Job responsibilities

Behave consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the organisation.

Act as a role model to colleagues, seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

Use initiative and take responsibility for the quality of their work and the service provided to patients.

Be accountable for own professional actions and matters of clinical judgement.

Will provide High Intensity interventions and assessments whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.

Work within the service using newly developed clinical skills whilst attending the training programme ensuring that you meet the required clinical and educational components of the course.

Attend regular clinical supervision and line management as required by the service.

Work with patients from diverse populations and make reasonable adjustments to enable equal opportunities for all.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description Job responsibilities

Behave consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the organisation.

Act as a role model to colleagues, seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

Use initiative and take responsibility for the quality of their work and the service provided to patients.

Be accountable for own professional actions and matters of clinical judgement.

Will provide High Intensity interventions and assessments whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.

Work within the service using newly developed clinical skills whilst attending the training programme ensuring that you meet the required clinical and educational components of the course.

Attend regular clinical supervision and line management as required by the service.

Work with patients from diverse populations and make reasonable adjustments to enable equal opportunities for all.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification Knowledge Essential

• Demonstratable knowledge of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based CBT therapy and how it relates to this post
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding issues and relevant legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

Experience Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
• Experience of conducting accurate and detailed clinical assessments and management of risk

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
• Worked within a service whereby agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes

Additional Criteria Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
• Able to commit to 100% attendance of appropriate training course
• Able to complete academic components of the course
• High levels of enthusiasm and motivation
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications Essential

• Must be qualified and registered in the appropriate core profession as determined by the training body: Nursing (RMN or Learning Disability), Social work, Occupational Therapy, Arts Therapy, Teacher of Special Education/Needs with additional counselling/ psychotherapy training, Psychotherapy/ Psychotherapeutic Counselling with UKCP Registration, Counselling with BACP Accreditation, Probation Services (DipPS), Psychiatrist or General Practitioner OR (for CBT trainees only): Evidence of meeting knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Role modelling positive anti-oppressive practice and ability to challenge poor behaviour
• Open to constructive feedback and willingness to collaboratively work on actions raised.
• Evidence ability to manage own caseload, time and meet agreed specific service targets
• Advanced communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Evidence of maintaining good relationships with both clients and all professionals
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• Ability to convert theory to practice

Person Specification Knowledge Essential

• Demonstratable knowledge of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based CBT therapy and how it relates to this post
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding issues and relevant legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

Experience Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
• Experience of conducting accurate and detailed clinical assessments and management of risk

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
• Worked within a service whereby agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes

Additional Criteria Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
• Able to commit to 100% attendance of appropriate training course
• Able to complete academic components of the course
• High levels of enthusiasm and motivation
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications Essential

• Must be qualified and registered in the appropriate core profession as determined by the training body: Nursing (RMN or Learning Disability), Social work, Occupational Therapy, Arts Therapy, Teacher of Special Education/Needs with additional counselling/ psychotherapy training, Psychotherapy/ Psychotherapeutic Counselling with UKCP Registration, Counselling with BACP Accreditation, Probation Services (DipPS), Psychiatrist or General Practitioner OR (for CBT trainees only): Evidence of meeting knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Role modelling positive anti-oppressive practice and ability to challenge poor behaviour
• Open to constructive feedback and willingness to collaboratively work on actions raised.
• Evidence ability to manage own caseload, time and meet agreed specific service targets
• Advanced communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Evidence of maintaining good relationships with both clients and all professionals
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• Ability to convert theory to practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

The Robertson Centre

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

DY11 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

The Robertson Centre

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

DY11 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)