High Intensity Trainee North Tyneside Talking Therapies

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wallsend; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is advertising a 12-month training post within North Tyneside Talking Therapies, the NHS service delivering high intensity CBT under NICE guidance. The post is linked to a PgD CBT course at Teesside University starting January 2027, with pay progression on completing agreed competencies.

A registered core profession or PWP status with two years’ post-qualification experience is required, with duties spanning clinical CBT delivery and education days as part of the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medications used in anxiety, depression and other common mental health problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high intensity CBT to clients with common mental health disorders and complex problems.
• Complete requirements set by the education provider for the High Intensity Training Programme.
• Attend taught and self-study days required by the education provider.
• Record and process patient information in line with NHS Information Governance policies.
• Work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, respecting diversity and equal opportunities.
• Uphold people’s rights and act in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Role model compassionate and inclusive leadership that engages, enables and empowers others.
• Use coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement.
• Facilitate team working and collaboration within teams, departments and across organisational boundaries.

Skills

Medication knowledge

Education

Graduate-level qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or psychological therapy

Job description

This 12-month training post sits within North Tyneside Talking Therapies, the NHS talking therapies service run by Northumbria Healthcare. Trainees deliver time-limited CBT to clients with complex problems, in line with NICE guidance, while attending the taught and self-study days set under the national High Intensity curriculum. The post is linked to a PgD CBT course at Teesside University starting January 2027, with pay progression on completing agreed competencies. Applicants need a registered core profession, or PWP status with two years' post-qualification experience.

What the job involves

• Provide high intensity CBT to clients with common mental health disorders and complex problems
• Complete all requirements set by the education provider for the High Intensity Training Programme
• Attend all taught and self-study days required by the education provider
• Work in the service on the remaining days of the week, applying newly developed skills
• Record and process patient information in line with NHS Information Governance policies
• Work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, respecting diversity and equal opportunities
• Uphold people's rights and act in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures
• Role model compassionate and inclusive leadership that engages, enables and empowers others
• Use coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement
• Facilitate team working and collaboration within teams, departments and across organisational boundaries

What’s required

Qualifications

• Graduate-level recorded or registered qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy, or evidence of meeting BABCP KSA requirements

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• PWP with two years' post-qualification experience (alternative route to shortlisting)

Skills & knowledge

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

Checks & eligibility

• Valid driving licence, with a car available for work use or a Trust personal lease vehicle

Other

• Completed KSA portfolio, produced at interview (PWP route)

Nice to have

• Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
• Experience of working in primary care services
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting

What’s offered

• Move to the next pay band on completing agreed competencies, without applying for a higher-level post (Annex 20)