Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Job description

Job summary

Barnsley NHS Talking Therapies Teamaims to improve access to psychological therapy and treatment for people withmild to moderate mental health problems, in Barnsley, to ensure people withcommon mental health conditions are offered evidence-based treatments. Theservice opening hours are Monday-Thursday 9-8 and Friday 9-5. The serviceoffers a range of therapies at step 2 and step 3, delivered by various meansincluding face to face, virtual, telephone and computerised. We offer groups,workshops and one to one appointments to clients.

This is an ideal opportunity for anexperienced professional to train to be become a High Intensity (CBT) Therapistworking with clients who present with mild to moderate common mental healthproblems such as depression and the spectrum of anxiety presentations. Successful applicants should have a coreprofession, or able to demonstrate equivalent via KSA. It would also bedesirable if you have had training and experience in delivering supervision andhave experience working in a primary care setting.

You will need to demonstrate anunderstanding of anxiety and depression and how these can present in primarycare. It is essential that you possess advanced communication skillsand a good understanding of clinical risk.

All employees of the Trust arestrongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staffand patients.

Main duties of the job

As a trainee member of the CBT team, youwill receive regular supervision at university and in practice, giving theopportunity to develop and practice skills in a safe environment, and thenimplement these skills in live practice.

You will have responsibility for areduced caseload where you will assess and treat clients presenting with mildto moderate common mental health problems.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

The first 2 weeks of the course will be entirely in university,followed by 2 days at university and 3 days in practice each week.

Atthe time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements setby UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For thisreason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

Weare happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right towork in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will beconsidered alongside all other applications.

About us

Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.

Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will undertake a PostGraduate Diploma in CBT on a recognised university course. On successfulcompletion of the course the post holder will progress to a Band 7 post, as aqualified High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. This post isdependent on successfully completing the university course.

The post holder will provide HighIntensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions, with a reducedcaseload, within an Improved Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service,under the supervision of a BABCP Accredited CBT clinician. The post holder will provide a high qualityclinical service to the users of the service.

Clinical oversight of all work will beheld by the clinical supervisor within the workplace and in the university, andmanagerial responsibility is to lead in the service/team manager.

The job plan will be delivered in theservices the post is based.

The post holder will work autonomouslywithin professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team whileobserving Trust and National policies and procedures.

KEY RESULTAREAS:

1.1Care/service/functionprovision:

Toprovide High Intensity CBT intervention for people experiencing mild tomoderate common mental health problems, under the supervision of a BABCPAccredited CBT clinician. To exercise clinical judgment based on the higheststandards of evidence based practice.To deliver excellent levels of customercare to people, and address or report, in a timely and proactive manner, wherethese standards have not been met. To communicate in a skilled and sensitivemanner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plansof clients under their care and effectively evaluate progress.

1.2 Working as part of a Team:

To workas part of a team to deliver person centred care whilst meetingthe service standards and objectives. To provide risk assessment andintervention to people who present for treatment. To liaise and consult withthe wider professional network in the care of the client. To work jointly withother team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service topeople and their families. To contribute to the audit processes within theservice. To contribute to research in the service area.To undertake projectmanagement as required to aid service development.

1.3 ManagingSelf:To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using trainingexperience and supervision and apply continuous reflection on own practice.

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and researchto support evidence base practice of self and others. To exercise autonomousprofessional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge ofclients, under the supervision of a BABCP accredited CBT clinician.

To contribute to the development and maintenance of thehighest professional standards of practice, through active participation ininternal and external CPD training and development programmes in consultationwith the post holders professional lead and service manager(s). To maintainmembership of appropriate bodies (i.e. NMC, BABCP, UKCP) and professionalbodies appropriate for the model of working.

To contribute to the development and articulation of bestpractice in psychotherapy across the service, by continuing to develop theskills of reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regularprofessional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagementwith current developments in the field of psychotherapy and relateddisciplines.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical recordkeeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and theresponsible exercise of professional self- governance in accordance withprofessional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.

Th post- holder will be required to work flexibly both interms of base and in hours of clinical availability.

1.4.Management Supervision and Support: The post holder has no managerialsupervision responsibility but is expected to be a good example to other staff.

1.5.FinancialResponsibility: Use Trust resources efficiently and suggest efficiencysavings to more senior staff.

1.6 TrustValues:

The Trust iscommitted to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expectsthat all staff treat people e.g,service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, withdignity and respect at all time.The post holder must at all times actin accordance with the Trusts Values:

We put the person first and in the centre

We know that families and carers matter

We are respectful, honest, open and transparent

We improve and aim to be outstanding

We arerelevant today and ready for tomorrow

1.7.Safeguarding:

Report any concerns regarding the safety orwellbeing of children, adults service users,members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse andunderstand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.

1.8Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant TrustPolicy:

All staff employed by the Trust mustcomply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate trainingrequired for their role and commit to:

ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raiseconcerns;

maintainconfidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code ofConduct;

understandtheir personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for anyinformation which they create, use or process in accordance with the GeneralData Protection Regulation (GDPR), TheData Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;

complywith the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol.Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors.Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake firetraining annually;

receivesupervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisalin line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, rolespecific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;

understandtheir responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in EmploymentPolicy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;

recognise,respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users,carers and the public. Contribute to aworking environment which promotes and responds positively to difference anddiversity;

ensurethey carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children andyoung people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of TheChildren Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguardingpolicies and participating in relevant training;

complywith their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and delivercare through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);

demonstrate,through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continualdevelopment of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;

abideby relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking actionwhen codes of conduct are breached;

workflexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within aculture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors inPeople (IiP) Standards.

adhereto the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trustgrounds;

being socially responsible by complying with measuresthat support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;

Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidentsand near misses promptly;

In addition to the Trusts ownresponsibilities under the Health andSocial Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control ofinfections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (andcontractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code inthe delivery of safe patient care.

Thisjob description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertakeother duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with thepostholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

We are aware that an increasingnumber of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Jobapplication forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thoroughscreening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. Ifyou are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHSJobs application form.

Job description
Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will undertake a PostGraduate Diploma in CBT on a recognised university course. On successfulcompletion of the course the post holder will progress to a Band 7 post, as aqualified High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. This post isdependent on successfully completing the university course.

The post holder will provide HighIntensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions, with a reducedcaseload, within an Improved Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service,under the supervision of a BABCP Accredited CBT clinician. The post holder will provide a high qualityclinical service to the users of the service.

Clinical oversight of all work will beheld by the clinical supervisor within the workplace and in the university, andmanagerial responsibility is to lead in the service/team manager.

The job plan will be delivered in theservices the post is based.

The post holder will work autonomouslywithin professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team whileobserving Trust and National policies and procedures.

KEY RESULTAREAS:

1.1Care/service/functionprovision:

Toprovide High Intensity CBT intervention for people experiencing mild tomoderate common mental health problems, under the supervision of a BABCPAccredited CBT clinician. To exercise clinical judgment based on the higheststandards of evidence based practice.To deliver excellent levels of customercare to people, and address or report, in a timely and proactive manner, wherethese standards have not been met. To communicate in a skilled and sensitivemanner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plansof clients under their care and effectively evaluate progress.

1.2 Working as part of a Team:

To workas part of a team to deliver person centred care whilst meetingthe service standards and objectives. To provide risk assessment andintervention to people who present for treatment. To liaise and consult withthe wider professional network in the care of the client. To work jointly withother team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service topeople and their families. To contribute to the audit processes within theservice. To contribute to research in the service area.To undertake projectmanagement as required to aid service development.

1.3 ManagingSelf:To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using trainingexperience and supervision and apply continuous reflection on own practice.

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and researchto support evidence base practice of self and others. To exercise autonomousprofessional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge ofclients, under the supervision of a BABCP accredited CBT clinician.

To contribute to the development and maintenance of thehighest professional standards of practice, through active participation ininternal and external CPD training and development programmes in consultationwith the post holders professional lead and service manager(s). To maintainmembership of appropriate bodies (i.e. NMC, BABCP, UKCP) and professionalbodies appropriate for the model of working.

To contribute to the development and articulation of bestpractice in psychotherapy across the service, by continuing to develop theskills of reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regularprofessional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagementwith current developments in the field of psychotherapy and relateddisciplines.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical recordkeeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and theresponsible exercise of professional self- governance in accordance withprofessional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.

Th post- holder will be required to work flexibly both interms of base and in hours of clinical availability.

1.4.Management Supervision and Support: The post holder has no managerialsupervision responsibility but is expected to be a good example to other staff.

1.5.FinancialResponsibility: Use Trust resources efficiently and suggest efficiencysavings to more senior staff.

1.6 TrustValues:

The Trust iscommitted to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expectsthat all staff treat people e.g,service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, withdignity and respect at all time.The post holder must at all times actin accordance with the Trusts Values:

We put the person first and in the centre

We know that families and carers matter

We are respectful, honest, open and transparent

We improve and aim to be outstanding

We arerelevant today and ready for tomorrow

1.7.Safeguarding:

Report any concerns regarding the safety orwellbeing of children, adults service users,members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse andunderstand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.

1.8Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant TrustPolicy:

All staff employed by the Trust mustcomply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate trainingrequired for their role and commit to:

ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raiseconcerns;

maintainconfidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code ofConduct;

understandtheir personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for anyinformation which they create, use or process in accordance with the GeneralData Protection Regulation (GDPR), TheData Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;

complywith the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol.Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors.Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake firetraining annually;

receivesupervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisalin line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, rolespecific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;

understandtheir responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in EmploymentPolicy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;

recognise,respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users,carers and the public. Contribute to aworking environment which promotes and responds positively to difference anddiversity;

ensurethey carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children andyoung people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of TheChildren Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguardingpolicies and participating in relevant training;

complywith their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and delivercare through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);

demonstrate,through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continualdevelopment of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;

abideby relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking actionwhen codes of conduct are breached;

workflexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within aculture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors inPeople (IiP) Standards.

adhereto the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trustgrounds;

being socially responsible by complying with measuresthat support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;

Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidentsand near misses promptly;

In addition to the Trusts ownresponsibilities under the Health andSocial Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control ofinfections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (andcontractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code inthe delivery of safe patient care.

Thisjob description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertakeother duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with thepostholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

We are aware that an increasingnumber of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Jobapplication forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thoroughscreening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. Ifyou are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHSJobs application form.

Person Specification

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Communication skills.
• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
• IT Literate.

Desirable

• Research skills.
• Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
• Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.

Experience

Essential

• Candidates from a core professional background should demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. Candidates from a non-registered professional background will need to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience alongside their ability to meet the relevant criteria outlined in the KSA.

Desirable

• Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post
• Different theoretical approaches.
• Work with other disciplines.
• Work with people who have disabilities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession.
• OR
• Ability to demonstrate learning equivalent to level 6 higher education study. This needs to be evidenced by a formal qualification, preferably in a health or psychology related subject. A candidate may have an undergraduate degree in a different subject, however the course would require evidence of additional study in a health or psychology related subject from the candidate. Ideally, this would also be at level 6, however other levels of formal qualification in a health or psychology related subject, in conjunction with a previous level 6 qualification, will be considered.

Training

Essential

• To be willing to undertake Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
• To be willing to attend university course 2 days per week.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Caring.
• Team Player.
• Commitment to supervision and support.

Desirable

• Flexible.
• Committed to client group.

Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Communication skills.
• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
• IT Literate.

Desirable

• Research skills.
• Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
• Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.

Experience

Essential

• Candidates from a core professional background should demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. Candidates from a non-registered professional background will need to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience alongside their ability to meet the relevant criteria outlined in the KSA.

Desirable

• Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post
• Different theoretical approaches.
• Work with other disciplines.
• Work with people who have disabilities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession.
• OR
• Ability to demonstrate learning equivalent to level 6 higher education study. This needs to be evidenced by a formal qualification, preferably in a health or psychology related subject. A candidate may have an undergraduate degree in a different subject, however the course would require evidence of additional study in a health or psychology related subject from the candidate. Ideally, this would also be at level 6, however other levels of formal qualification in a health or psychology related subject, in conjunction with a previous level 6 qualification, will be considered.

Training

Essential

• To be willing to undertake Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
• To be willing to attend university course 2 days per week.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Caring.
• Team Player.
• Commitment to supervision and support.

Desirable

• Flexible.
• Committed to client group.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address

Barnsley Talking Therapies

Rose Tree Avenue, Cudworth

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S72 8UA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barnsley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-10-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No