Trainee High Intensity Therapist (CBT)

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Scunthorpe seeks trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to provide CBT interventions while participating in a comprehensive training program alongside the University of Hull. This full-time position offers a pathway to a permanent role after successful course completion, requiring face-to-face interactions as part of the training.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a first degree in an allied discipline (usually Psychology).
• Must have been qualified as a PWP for more than two years by the course start date.
• Completion of a KSA portfolio by the end of the first module if not registered on a HEE funded programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide High Intensity CBT interventions as part of a training programme.
• Attend taught and self-study days and apply learning in clinical practice.
• Work across the North Lincs Talking Therapies service.

Education

First degree in an allied discipline, usually Psychology

Qualified as a PWP for more than two years by course start date

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for four 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 a team of highly skilled and diverse therapists. 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 three 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide High Intensity CBT interventions as part of a training programme with University collaboration.
• Attend taught and self-study days and apply learning in clinical practice.
• Work across the North Lincs Talking Therapies service and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and supervision as required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a first degree in an allied discipline (usually Psychology) 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 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 BABCP core mental health profession requirements (Arts Therapists; Counselling; Medicine; Registered Nurse; Occupational Therapy; Psychotherapy/Psychotherapeutic Counselling; Social Work; Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology; Educational Psychology; Health 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 are not required at interview.
• The partially completed KSA portfolio should be made available to the university prior to the interview; the successful applicant will receive feedback to assist with portfolio completion after interview.

About the Organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 colleagues who are valued and respected. We have a wide portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are committed to inclusive cultures and value people in our organisation. View our strategy and benefits via the links below:

Strategy: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

Working with RDaSH: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

Allyship video: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

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

Further information

For informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Briggs, Job title: Team Manager, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]. Angela Jangra - Clinical Lead - angela.jangra.nhs.net