Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
A exciting opportunity has arisen in the North Tyneside Talking Therapies for three Trainee High Intensity CBT therapists, to provide excellent, high quality and time limited CBT in accordance with NICE guidelines.
This training post will equip the post holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of complex problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The post holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within the national High Intensity curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
The PgD CBT course starts in January 2027 at Teeside University and the applicants must be able to start at agreed date.
Annex 20
This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 – Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies you may move onto the next pay band without the need for an application for a post at a higher level.
For further information on Annex 20, please see:
http://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook/annex-16-to-20/annex-20-development-of-professional-roles
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Completion of all requirements as set by the education provider for the High Intensity Training Programme.
Providing clinical intervention in the form of CBT to clients experiencing common mental health disorders.
Accurate recording and processing of patient information and data in line with NHS Information Governance policies and procedures.
Applicants who have a registered core profession will be considered for shortlisting along with those who are currently a PWP with two years post qualification experience and can produce a completed KSA portfolio at interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy. Or Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP
Desirable
- Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Desirable
- Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting
Closing Date: 8 November 2026
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