Trainee PCE-CfD Counsellors - Doncaster, Scunthorpe and Rotherham

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust is offering a full-time Trainee High Intensity Counselling Therapist position within the NHS Talking Therapies service. This role involves training in collaboration with the University of York St John, providing interventions for depression, and requires on-site work. Successful completion of the training may lead to a permanent Band 7 position. The position is fixed-term for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Ability to work alongside a team of highly skilled therapists.
• A minimum of 2 days of face-to-face clinics required during training.
• Commitment to maintaining accreditation with the BABCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide High Intensity Counselling for Depression interventions.
• Undertake a training programme in collaboration with the University.
• Submit assessment recordings during the post-attendance period.

Skills

Dedication

Enthusiasm

Innovative thinking

Education

Training with the University of York St John

Job description

A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

Trainee NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity Counselling Therapist (Band 6)

NHS Talking Therapies - Training with the University of York St John

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and innovative individual to join RDASH Talking Therapies. We have 4 positions available within the NHS Talking Therapies service in the Rotherham, Doncaster, and Scunthorpe areas.

As a Trainee High Intensity Counselling for Depression Therapist, you will have the opportunity to learn and work alongside a team of 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.

Please note that this is not a remote-only post. You will be required to have a minimum of 2 days of face-to-face clinics during training and at least 3 days when qualified.

There will be a joint service and University of York St John interview during the week commencing 11th August 2025.

Role Details

In this role, you will provide High Intensity Counselling for Depression interventions while undertaking a training programme starting in October 2025 in collaboration with the University of York St John. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

The training introduces the core concepts of the PCE-CfD approach and its application within IAPT. It includes a 5-day training with practice opportunities, followed by supervised clinical work. There is a 1-year post-attendance period where assessment recordings must be submitted.

On successful completion of the course, you will work towards and maintain full accreditation with the BABCP.

This role is fixed-term for 12 months, with the potential to become a permanent Band 7 High Intensity Counselling post upon successful course completion.

Additional Information

RDaSH employs around 3,700 colleagues across mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about quality and committed to providing first-class care.

For more information, please view our strategy document and our website. We value inclusive cultures; watch our Allyship video.

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here. Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

This advert closes on Thursday, 7 August 2025.