Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist

Job summary

Applicants must be available to commence their employment on Thursday 11th September 2025

Would you like to train as a High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist?

There is an exciting opportunity to train with the University of Southampton, and to join NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire (previously known as italk) - a highly regarded IAPT service within Hampshire. NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire is a large, innovative and transformational IAPT service. We are currently expanding the modalities of therapy we offer to our patient population, which has led to opportunities for therapists to broaden their therapeutic knowledge and skills into modalities other than CBT if they wish post-qualification.

Are you eligible to apply?

The course completed at the University of Southampton is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.

To be appointable to this post, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas.

Permanent job roles will be offered on condition of passing the HI training course. There will be opportunities to progress to a Band 7 Therapist position within the service.

Interviews are due to take place in early June. As part of the interview process, you will be expected to complete a CBT assessment role play and, if successful, attend a second interview on the same day.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will undertake a 12-month training course at the University of Southampton. During this time, you will be trained to provide High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural therapy within a stepped care model for adults with common mental health problems, including depression and a range of anxiety disorders. You will be required to attend training at the University two days a week and working with a caseload of patients within service three days a week. It is expected that you would need to relocate for this post.

Please read the Job Advert, Job Description and Person Specification fully before applying for this post and state clearly, in your application form, your first and second preferences for location of work from the 6 localities:

WEST CLUSTER - Eastleigh Romsey / New Forest

MID & NORTH CLUSTER - Winchester & Andover / Basingstoke & Alton

EAST CLUSTER - Fareham & Gosport / Havant, Bordon & Petersfield

Please be aware that this advert may close earlier should we receive a high volume of applicants for this post.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Kings Court

Tollgate

Chandlers Ford

Hampshire

SO53 3LG

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Kings Court

Tollgate

Chandlers Ford

Hampshire

SO53 3LG

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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