Trainee CBT Therapist

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT NHS); Lincoln; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Trainee CBT therapists to provide mental health treatment while studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Successful candidates will work with patients, implementing NICE protocols, and must hold relevant qualifications. The role supports flexible working, offering training opportunities, and requires a commitment to work for the Trust post-qualification.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and promotion opportunities

Diversity support

Qualifications

• Degree and professional qualification required.
• Candidates must meet KSA requirements of the BABCP.
• Portfolio needed if applying via KSA route.

Responsibilities

• Complete Postgraduate Diploma in CBT.
• Assess new referrals and refer to other services.
• Evaluate therapy programs and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Therapy Program Implementation

Confidentiality

Data Collection

Collaboration

Psychological Assessment

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Professional qualification (Clinical Psychologist, Nurse, etc.)

Job description

Lincolnshire Talking Therapies is an IAPT site with vacancies for Trainee CBT therapists based in Lincoln, Louth, Boston, and Gainsborough. Candidates will be asked for their preference at interview.

The successful applicants will work in the Talking Therapies service while attending Nottingham University for 2 days per week to study for a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Trainees will provide treatment for individuals managing common mental health problems using NICE-recommended protocols while studying to attain their CBT qualification. They will be required to sign a contract to work for the Trust for 2 years after qualifying.

Candidates must be available to start the course in October 2025 and be willing to travel to the University of Nottingham as needed.

Requirements

Please note that you must hold a degree and a professional qualification such as Clinical Psychologist, Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Psychological Therapist, or be able to demonstrate meeting the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) requirements of the BABCP. More information can be found at BABCP Core Professions.

If applying via the KSA route, your portfolio must be ready for submission by the interview date.

For more information, contact Claire Hancox at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete and pass the Postgraduate Diploma in CBT.
• Assess new referrals and adhere to referral protocols; signpost clients to other services as needed.
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate therapy programs.
• Maintain activity and clinical session targets to ensure accessible treatment.
• Complete data collection and keep coherent clinical records.
• Collaborate with team members for step-up and step-down care arrangements.
• Conduct psychological assessments of referred patients.
• Protect client confidentiality at all times.
• Stay updated with advances in CBT and psychological therapies.
• Set and review professional objectives regularly with senior therapists.
• Attend supervision and participate in performance reviews.

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of mental health and social care services. Employing around 2,800 staff, the Trust serves over 766,000 residents and has received high ratings for quality and staff morale.

We support flexible working, offer training and promotion opportunities, and value diversity. For informal visits or further details, contact Claire Hancox at [e-mail] or call 01529 222260.