Trainee High Intensity Therapist (CBT) | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scunthorpe is looking for a Trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. This full-time role includes training and offers the chance to work alongside skilled therapists. Candidates should have a relevant first degree and be committed to delivering High Intensity CBT interventions. The position is designed to evolve into a permanent role post-training with face-to-face interventions required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a first degree in an allied discipline.
• Candidates from a PWP background must have over two years of experience.
• Candidates unable to progress if registered on a HEE funded programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide High Intensity CBT interventions.
• Attend training two days a week at the University.
• Work at the North Lincs Talking Therapies service three days a week.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Mental health assessment

Team collaboration

Education

First degree in an allied discipline (usually Psychology)

PWP qualification for over two years by course start date

Job description

Overview

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.

Role and training

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.

Placement and duties

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.

Contract and working arrangements

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.

Selection process

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

Qualifications and eligibility

• 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
• 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 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.

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:

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

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

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

This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025