Trainee High Intensity Therapist (CBT)

We are seeking dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals who already have considerable experience and training providing psychological therapies and who are searching for the opportunity to train in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. For example, you may already be working as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), mental health nurse, occupational therapist, social worker, counsellor, or a newly qualified psychologist with substantial clinical experience. The full list of acceptable core professions required to be eligible for this post can be found at Core Professions (babcp.com) . Applicants applying through the KSA route can view the eligibility requirements via Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (babcp.com). Experience working within a Talking Therapies service is desirable.

If you would like the opportunity to bring your own creativity, flexibility and commitment to LSCFT NHS Talking Therapies and you have the appropriate experience as described above, we look forward to reading your application soon.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for dates across September, with the posts commencing in early January 2027.

All applicants should refer to the person specification for further post requirements.

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 have a completed KSA portfolio to submit to the university as part of the application process, * KSA needs to be submitted to the university before a firm offer can be made.

Please ensure that you specify how you meet the core profession or KSA route within the additional information section along with confirmation that your KSA will be completed and ready for submission to the university on offer of post.

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

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