Trainee CBT Therapist

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Flexible working arrangements

Mileage allowance

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Trainee CBT Therapist on a 12-month fixed-term training post. You will attend University 2 days a week and work with clients on the remaining days, with progression to a permanent role upon accreditation.

The role includes supervision, access to CPD, and the potential to develop into supervision or other evidence-based treatments after qualification.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a mental health subject is preferable.
• Core Profession Qualification with 2 years post-qualification mental health experience.
• Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP) with 2 years post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide CBT interventions to clients.
• Attend University 2 days per week and complete assignments.
• On completion, transition to a permanent qualified CBT role upon accreditation.
• Receive regular 1:1 and group supervision to develop clinical skills.

Education

Degree in mental health

Core profession qualification

Low intensity CBT (PWP)

Job description

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee CBT Therapist

The closing date is 18 November 2026

• Degree level qualification (relevant mental health subject is preferable) with 2 years experience working in mental healthor
• Core Profession Qualification, with 2 years experience working in mental healthor
• Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP), with 2 years post qualification experience

As part of this role, you will be expected to attend University 2 days per week at University of Sheffield, working with clients on the other days. You will be expected to complete university assignments and submit practical tapes for supervision.

On successful completion of the course, and when professional accreditation is received, you will be made a permanent member of staff and uplifted to a band 7

This is a 12-month fixed-term training position, with the post transitioning to a permanent qualified CBT role only upon successful completion of the training course and achievement of the required accreditation.

Key dates:

Closing Date: 18/11/26

Shortlisting Date: 19 & 20/11/26

Interview Date: TBC

Interviews will take place over two stages. The first stage will be an Assessment Centre. Successful candidates will then progress to a joint interview with Sheffield University.

Dates for both stages are to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

Further details on the KSA, and what sections candidates must complete, can be found on the BABCP website: https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Knowledge-Skills-and-Attitudes

Candidates from a core professional background should demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. Candidates from a non-registered professional background will need to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience alongside their ability to meet the relevant criteria outlined in the KSA.

You will be providing CBT interventions, and you will be required to go on the Talking Therapies accredited CBT training course as part of the role. There are potential opportunities within this role to develop once qualified . For example, to become a supervisor, to deliver other evidence-based treatment for clients, or becoming a member of our SIG groups of special interest areas, as part of ongoing service developments.

You will receive regular 1:1 and group supervision in order to develop your clinical skills further. Bradford Talking Therapies is dedicated to clinical excellence. All our staff have access to regular CPD, and in-house CBT related training.

At Bradford Talking therapies we have a strong focus on Staff Wellbeing. We have structures in place to support your needs and encourage all staff to be involved in this

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefitsincluding :

Increase mileage rates for >4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plusmany more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported toparticipatein training and toidentifyand implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Job responsibilities

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work andresidein the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential youmaintainthe legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree level qualification in relevant Mental Health subject, Or Core Profession Qualification or Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP) with 2 years post qualification experience
• Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years' experience in relevant area of mental health practice.
• Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
• Involvement in innovative clinical practice
• Experience delivering psychological therapies to groups of patients.
• Experience in applying specialist psychological therapies.

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.

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

£39,959 to £56,515 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata