High Intensity CBT Trainee - Wakefield Talking Therapies

Turning Point; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days' paid holiday

Total reward package

Ongoing mentorship and supervision

Job summary

Turning Point in Wakefield is recruiting for a High Intensity CBT Trainee to start training in March 2027. This is a salaried, one-year, full-time post leading to a postgraduate diploma at the University of Hull.

The role includes two university study days per week and three days in-service delivering CBT under supervision, with a pathway to become a High-Intensity Therapist on completion.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a first degree in an applied discipline (usually Psychology).
• Candidates must meet BABCP core mental health profession requirements OR complete a KSA portfolio.
• Evidence of a BABCP recognised core profession OR an electronic completed KSA portfolio is required at interview.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Step 3 High Intensity CBT therapy under supervision.
• Study two days per week for the Postgraduate Diploma and work three days in Wakefield IAPT.
• Join a supportive CBT team and progress to High-Intensity Therapist after training.

Skills

First degree in applied discipline

BABCP core profession requirement

KSA portfolio evidence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

# High Intensity CBT Trainee - Wakefield Talking Therapies### Job Introduction**Join the Turning Point Talking Therapies Team**At Turning Point, we’re passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing in our local communities. As part of the national NHS Talking Therapies programme, we offer evidence-based support to adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, and related difficulties. We are now recruiting for our next cohort of Trainee High-Intensity CBT Therapists to begin training in **March 2027.****The Role**This is a salaried, one-year, full-time training post leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the University of Hull. You will study at university for two days per week and spend the remaining three days working in-service across the Wakefield area.This role is ideal for motivated individuals who are passionate about evidence-based therapy and eager to support people in their recovery from common mental health problems.**Your Future at Turning Point**On successful completion of your training year, you will transition into the role of a High-Intensity Therapist, joining our experienced, successful, and well-established CBT team.At Turning Point, we foster a culture of continuous learning and mutual support. As a new High-Intensity Therapist, you will receive ongoing mentorship and supervision to ensure you're well-supported in your role. You will have the opportunity to provide high-quality therapy, helping to make significant changes in our clients' lives.**You need to be available to commence the course and employment in March 2027.**### Role ResponsibilityAs a High Intensity CBT Trainee, you will embark on a unique journey - a one-year full-time IAPT postgraduate diploma course at The University of Hull. You will dedicate two days a week to academic studies, and for the remaining three days, you will work at our Wakefield IAPT service, delivering Step 3 High Intensity CBT therapy under the supervision of university and in-service clinical supervisors.On successful completion of your training year, you will transition into the role of a High-Intensity Therapist, joining our experienced, successful, and well-established CBT team. You will have the opportunity to provide high-quality therapy, helping to make significant changes in our clients' lives.At Turning Point, we foster a culture of continuous learning and mutual support. As a new High-Intensity Therapist, you will receive ongoing mentorship and supervision to ensure you're well-supported in your role. We celebrate the dedication, hard work, and resilience you bring to our team, and we're committed to providing an environment that helps you to thrive.### The Ideal Candidate**Candidate requirements*** Candidates must have a first degree in an applied discipline (usually Psychology) in order to be considered.* Candidates from a PWP background must have been qualified and practising as a PWP for **at least two years at the start date of the course**(from the date of the qualifying exam board) in order to meet national expectations.* Candidates from a core profession background must have **at least two years post-qualification experience at the start date of the course**.* Candidates are unable to progress through the recruitment process if they are already registered on a Health Education England (HEE) funded programme.* Candidates must either meet one of the following BABCP core mental health profession requirements OR complete a KSA (see the attached KSA information attached)All candidates must provide evidence of a BABCP recognised core profession OR an electronic completed KSA portfolio at interview.### About usAs a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.**What Benefits Will I Receive?**We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.You will get 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.***Turning Point Benefits****We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.*Turning Point### Attached documents* High Intensity Trainee - CBT (5).pdf* KSA Applicant Information.docxApply| | || --- | --- || Salary | £40,113 per annum || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | turningp/TP/34966/14021 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 20 November, 2026 || Job Category | Talking Therapies || Business Unit | Mental Health || Location | Wakefield, United Kingdom || Posted on | 6 November, 2026 || Contract Details | Full-Time || Working Hours | 37 hours per week |