Trainee High Intensity Therapist (CBT)

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking dedicated individuals for the Trainee High Intensity Therapist (CBT) position. This full-time role involves providing high-intensity CBT interventions while undergoing a training program with the University of Hull. Candidates must have a relevant degree and demonstrate experience in mental health services. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in primary care.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a first degree in an allied discipline.
• Candidates from a PWP background must have been qualified for more than 2 years.
• Candidates must either meet one of the BABCP core mental health profession requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide High Intensity CBT interventions while attending training.
• Deliver face-to-face interventions as part of the training course.

Skills

Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression

Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services

Ability to manage own caseload and time

Demonstrates high standards in written communication

Education

First degree in an allied discipline (usually Psychology)

BABCP Qualification or completed KSA portfolio

Job description

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Trainee High Intensity Therapist (CBT)

The closing date is 03 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4 dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative individuals to join RDASH Talking Therapies in North Lincolnshire.

As a trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist you will gain the opportunity to learn and work alongside team highly skilled and diverse therapists.

• We are proud of the high quality of service we offer to our community
• You will be joining our highly motivated and skilled team

In this role, you will provide High Intensity CBT interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training which commences in March 2026 in collaboration with the University of Hull. The post is full time 37.5 hours. This training post will equip you to deliver a range of evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions to clients with a range of common mental health problems in primary care.

You will be required to attend taught and self-study days provided by the University two days a week. The remaining 3 days of the week you will work at the North Lincs Talking Therapies service.

This role is fixed term for 12 months, which will become a permanent band 7 High intensity CBT post on successful completion of the course within the time frame specified.

Please note that this is not a remote only post. You will be required to deliver face to face interventions at the office base as part of the training course.

There will be a joint interview with Hull University - date to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

Candidates must have a first degree in an allied discipline (usually Psychology) in order to be considered.

Candidates from a PWP background must have been qualified as a PWP for more than two years by the course start date in order to meet national expectations.

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:

• Arts Therapists
• Counselling
• Registered Nurse
• Occupational Therapy
• Psychotherapy/Psychotherapeutic Counselling
• Social Work
• Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Forensic Psychology

OR

Applicants who do not have a core profession must complete a KSA portfolio by the end of the first module.A partially completed portfolio should be presented prior to interview with statements included for all sections. Supporting evidence and signatures will not be required at interview.

The partially completed KSA portfolio should be made available to the university prior to the interview and the successful applicant will receive feedback to assist with the portfolio completion after interview.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BABCP Qualification OR an electronic completed KSA portfolio on interview

Experience

• Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression.
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
• Ability to manage own caseload and time.
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.

Knowledge

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

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.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

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North Lincolnshire NHS Talking Therapies