Trainee High Intensity Therapists

Vita Health Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vita Health Group is seeking aspiring Cognitive Behavioural Therapists for the Calderdale Talking Therapies service as Trainee High Intensity Therapists in the March 2027 cohort at the University of Sheffield. The one-year, full-time Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions (HIPI) will be undertaken.

Applications welcome from qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and

Qualifications

• Core professional training or qualification, or can meet BABCP KSA at interview.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a mental health discipline.
• Membership of the BABCP from the time the course commences.
• Availability to attend university for face-to-face teaching.
• Experience in mental health services, including risk management.
• Williness to travel, overnight stays may be required.
• Right to work in the UK without restriction and Home Fee eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Attend university as part of the HIPI training, with a mix of face-to-face and hybrid teaching.
• Provide clinical practice within the Calderdale Talking Therapies service alongside study commitments.
• Balance university commitments with service delivery 3 days per week and study 2 days per week.

Skills

BABCP KSA requirements

Mental health professional experience

Willingness to travel

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychological Therapist

Healthcare professional with mental health qualification

BABCP membership from course start

Job description

We are looking for aspiring Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to join our Calderdale Talking Therapies service as Trainee High Intensity Therapists (HITs) in the March 2027 cohort at the University of Sheffield. The course you will undertake is the one-year, full-time, Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions (HIPI).
Are you an experienced mental health professional or social care worker with a recognised professional qualification working in a mental health setting? Do you meet the KSA requirements as set out by the BABCP? Have you considered training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and getting paid to do it?, The Trainee position is aimed at mental health professionals who have some experience in CBT and who continue to work in a mental health environment. Applications are invited from qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychological Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and PWPs (with two years post qualification experience). Applicants without a recognised and accredited core mental health professional training (such as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners or Psychotherapists and Counsellors without UKCP or BACP accreditation) are eligible to apply but must have a completed KSA at interview.

• Core Professional training or qualification, or able to demonstrate at interview that you meet the KSA requirements set by the BABCP.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a discipline connected to mental health (or ability to study at third year undergraduate degree level).
• Membership of the BABCP (from the time that the course commences).
• Availability to attend university as required - teaching will be conducted face to face.
• Experience of working in mental health services, including risk management.
• Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required.
• Only those with the right to work in the UK without restriction and eligible for Home Fee status can be recruited. These rules are set by the UK government and cannot be changed by individual universities or the NHS. All candidates who hold a visa should ensure that their visa permits the right to work and study in the UK.
  Hello! We are Vita Health Group - we are one of the lead providers of Talking Therapies services within the North East, Midlands, South East and South West. We are super proud of the work we do at Step 3 and see the life-changing impact of our practice every single day!, A typical working week includes 3 days of clinical practice with the service (one of these days will be a late shift of 12:00-8:00pm, worked remotely) and 2 days attending university. University days will be hybrid teaching and work in clinics will also be hybrid working so you must be able to attend Sheffield University and clinics in Calderdale in person., As part of Spire Healthcare, we're proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics.
  We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:
• Supportive teams and managers
• A positive and inclusive culture
• Strong well-being and mental health support
• Trust, autonomy and flexibility

Desirable Requirements

• Evidence of foundation level or sustained CPD in CBT.
• Evidence of supervised CBT practice.
• Experience of working in Primary Care/Talking Therapies services.
• Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.

Other Requirements

• Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend interviews held on Tuesday 1st December. All interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• Applicants must be available to commence the role on 1st March 2027.
• Applicants who apply via the KSA route must be able to submit their portfolio at interview.
• A Disclosure and Barring check (DBS, formerly CRB) will be required by the service for appointment to post.
• Applicants who have completed an NHS or HEE funded psychological professions training programme within the last two years are not eligible to apply.

We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package - further details here Careers - Vita Health Group Equality Diversity & Inclusion We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We actively support a range of initiatives including:

• Disability Confident Leader
• Positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives
• Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status
• Menopause Friendly accreditation

Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group.