Trainee CBT Therapist: Sponsorship Available

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Job summary

The postholder will undertake a structured programme of academic study and supervised clinical practice to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to deliver evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions. The role combines formal training with practical experience, enabling the trainee to work progressively towards qualification while providing safe, effective, and person-centred care.

Under the supervision of qualified CBT clinicians, the postholder will assess, formulate, and deliver CBT interventions to individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties, in line with national guidelines and service protocols.

The role requires a strong commitment to learning, reflective practice, and professional development. The Trainee CBT Therapist will actively engage in academic coursework, clinical supervision, and skills development activities, applying learning to practice and demonstrating ongoing progress against required competencies.

The postholder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining clear communication with colleagues and contributing to service objectives, performance standards, and continuous improvement.

This role is suitable for individuals who demonstrate resilience, emotional intelligence, and a genuine motivation to pursue a career in psychological therapies, with the ability to balance academic demands alongside clinical responsibilities.

 

Main duties of the job

Assess patients and deliver supervised CBT to support mental health recovery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum second class (2:2) UK honours degree in a related subject.

Desirable

  • A core profession relating to mental health

Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to engage with postgraduate training demands, balance academic and clinical requirements,

Accreditation

Desirable

  • A UK Professional registration

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 16 September 2026

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