Trainee High Intensity Therapist Leicester University of Lincoln

Vita Health Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainee High Intensity Therapist. You will undertake a full-time PGDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy while providing clinical practice. Candidates must have a relevant mental health qualification and two years of post-qualification experience. This role offers a supportive environment, flexible working options, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Weekly supervision

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification in a mental-health profession.
• Two years post-qualification experience.
• KSA portfolio to demonstrate core competence.
• BABCP membership from course commencement.
• Evidence of foundation level in CBT and supervised practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide High Intensity CBT interventions.
• Deliver clinical practice and instruction at the University.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.
• Participate in quality supervision and service development.

Skills

Mental health qualifications

Clinical practice

Supervised CBT practice

Risk management

Education

Undergraduate degree relevant to mental health

Job description

Trainee High Intensity Therapist – Leicester – University of Lincoln

Join Vita Health Group as a Trainee High Intensity Therapist in our Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Talking Therapies service. You will undertake the one‑year, full‑time PGDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the University of Lincoln, starting 2 March 2026 (induction) and 4 March 2026 (University).

Responsibilities

• Provide High Intensity CBT interventions recommended by NICE to clients with moderate to severe common mental health disorders.
• Deliver 3 days of clinical practice with the service and 2 days of instruction at the University each week; attend one late shift (12:00 pm‑8:00 pm) each week, where required.
• Receive weekly supervision from both the university and the workplace.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and progress notes.
• Participate in quality supervision, CPD and specialist training opportunities.
• Contribute to service development and to the broader team.

Qualifications & Core Requirements

• Recognised professional qualification in a mental‑health profession (e.g. Clinical or Counselling Psychological Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, PWP).
• Two years post‑qualification experience (or equivalent core profession if not yet accredited).
• KSA portfolio to demonstrate core competence with the BABCP.
• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) relevant to mental health.
• BABCP membership from course commencement.
• Experience in mental‑health services, including risk management and primary‑care/talking‑therapies services.
• Evidence of foundation level or sustained CPD in CBT and supervised CBT practice.
• Willingness to travel and to undertake overnight stays when required.
• Availability to commence induction on 2 March 2026; first university day 4 March 2026.
• Full DBS check and right to work in the UK without restriction.
• UK residency status eligible for Home Fee status.

How We Support You

• Weekly supervision from both the university and Vita Health Group.
• Close liaison with the University and workplace teams.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.
• Opportunities for career progression to a permanent post upon qualification.
• Regular CPD, advanced training, mentoring schemes, apprenticeships and events.

Why Vita Health Group?

• We are an award‑winning employer, recently recognised as the Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.
• Supportive team and management, positive work environment, wellbeing and mental‑health support, trust and respect, and autonomy with flexibility.
• Strong commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: equal opportunities, disability confident, ethnicity matters, gender matters, Armed Forces, menopause‑friendly, employer with heart charter, Freedom to Speak Up custodians.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing services for colleagues, including Employee Assistance Programme and mental‑health advocates.

Contact & Application

• Applications are invited until the role is filled. An interview will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams on 3 or 9 December.
• Contact [e-mail] for recruitment queries or for adjustments or assistance.
• Regional full‑time, flexible working, home or remote working options available.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and will be required to undergo a DBS check. Data provided in the application will be stored securely in the UK and destroyed after 6 months if the application is unsuccessful.