Job summary
My name is Elena Halton and I
am a Team Manager in the NHS Kirklees Talking Therapies Service.
We are excited to welcome
applications for Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to work in the Kirklees
area.
Initial interviews will take place on either 08/12/25, with a second interview with
the University of Sheffield early January.
NHS Kirklees Talking Therapies service
provides psychological therapies for people experiencing depression and anxiety
in a primary care setting. The service has an excellent record of training high
quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapists in partnership with the University of
Sheffield. We are keen to hear from suitably experienced, enthusiastic, and
motivated individuals who are focused on providing patient centred care of the
highest quality.
The successful candidate will
work within a busy Talking Therapies team providing time limited, evidence-based
therapy in accordance with NICE guidance. The provision of Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy is one of a range of therapeutic approaches offered within
a stepped care model. We have a large and vibrant team from a variety of
therapeutic modalities.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
The training post will commence
on a Band 6 pay scale and on successful completion of this certificate in a 12-month
period, you will continue your employment in our service as a qualified
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist on a band 7 pay scale. Failure to successfully
complete the training will impact on the continuation of your employment with
the Trust. You will be required to begin the Postgraduate Diploma from March
2026.
This is an exciting training
opportunity to be part of a major national initiative which is fundamentally
changing the way in which psychological therapies are provided in the NHS in
England.
Team Background
Our team provide NICE compliant
psychotherapy incorporating CBT, Counselling and Guided Self Help to clients in
primary care across Kirklees. This is an 8-8 service Monday to Friday, and we
offer sessions either by Microsoft Teams, telephone or face to face.
We hold clinics both in Trust
premises as well as in primary care settings across the area to ensure that we
are, as much as possible, nearby for the people that use the service.
We treat clients with common
mental health problems such as depression or anxiety and consistently achieve
our recovery target of 50%, for us this is important because it means we are
making a difference to peoples lives.
I would invite you to contact us
if you would like to discuss this post Elena Halton (elena.halton@swyt.nhs.uk, 07887
833276) and Kate Iddon (kate.iddon@swyt.nhs.uk, 07900
532801).
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
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
At the time of advertising, this role
does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to
sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor
anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role
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 post holder will undertake a Post
Graduate Diploma in CBT on a recognised university course. On successful
completion of the course the post holder will progress to a Band 7 post, as a
qualified High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. This post is
dependent on successfully completing the university course.
The post holder will provide High
Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions, with a reduced
caseload, 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 quality
clinical service to the users of the service.
Clinical oversight of all work will be
held by the clinical supervisor within the workplace and in the university, and
managerial responsibility is to lead in the service/team manager.
The job plan will be delivered in the
services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously
within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while
observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
KEY RESULT
AREAS:
1.1Care/service/function
provision:
To
provide High Intensity CBT intervention for people experiencing mild to
moderate common mental health problems, under the supervision of a BABCP
Accredited CBT clinician. To exercise clinical judgment based on the highest
standards of evidence based practice. To deliver excellent levels of customer
care to people, and address or report, in a timely and proactive manner, where
these standards have not been met. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive
manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans
of clients under their care and effectively evaluate progress.
1.2 Working as part of a Team:
To work
as part of a team to deliver person centred care whilst meeting
the service standards and objectives. To provide risk assessment and
intervention to people who present for treatment. To liaise and consult with
the wider professional network in the care of the client. To work jointly with
other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to
people and their families. To contribute to the audit processes within the
service. To contribute to research in the service area. To undertake project
management as required to aid service development.
1.3 Managing
Self:
To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training
experience and supervision and apply continuous reflection on own practice.
To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research
to support evidence base practice of self and others. To exercise autonomous
professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of
clients, under the supervision of a BABCP accredited CBT clinician.
To contribute to the development and maintenance of the
highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in
internal and external CPD training and development programmes in consultation
with the post holders professional lead and service manager(s). To maintain
membership of appropriate bodies (i.e. NMC, BABCP, UKCP) and professional
bodies appropriate for the model of working.
To contribute to the development and articulation of best
practice in psychotherapy across the service, by continuing to develop the
skills of reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular
professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement
with current developments in the field of psychotherapy and related
disciplines.
To maintain the highest standards of clinical record
keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the
responsible exercise of professional self- governance in accordance with
professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
Th post- holder will be required to work flexibly both in
terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.
1.4.
Management Supervision and Support: The post holder has no managerial
supervision responsibility but is expected to be a good example to other staff.
1.5.Financial
Responsibility: Use Trust resources efficiently and suggest efficiency
savings to more senior staff.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At the time of advertising, this role
does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to
sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor
anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role
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 post holder will undertake a Post
Graduate Diploma in CBT on a recognised university course. On successful
completion of the course the post holder will progress to a Band 7 post, as a
qualified High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. This post is
dependent on successfully completing the university course.
The post holder will provide High
Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions, with a reduced
caseload, 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 quality
clinical service to the users of the service.
Clinical oversight of all work will be
held by the clinical supervisor within the workplace and in the university, and
managerial responsibility is to lead in the service/team manager.
The job plan will be delivered in the
services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously
within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while
observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
KEY RESULT
AREAS:
1.1Care/service/function
provision:
To
provide High Intensity CBT intervention for people experiencing mild to
moderate common mental health problems, under the supervision of a BABCP
Accredited CBT clinician. To exercise clinical judgment based on the highest
standards of evidence based practice. To deliver excellent levels of customer
care to people, and address or report, in a timely and proactive manner, where
these standards have not been met. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive
manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans
of clients under their care and effectively evaluate progress.
1.2 Working as part of a Team:
To work
as part of a team to deliver person centred care whilst meeting
the service standards and objectives. To provide risk assessment and
intervention to people who present for treatment. To liaise and consult with
the wider professional network in the care of the client. To work jointly with
other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to
people and their families. To contribute to the audit processes within the
service. To contribute to research in the service area. To undertake project
management as required to aid service development.
1.3 Managing
Self:
To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training
experience and supervision and apply continuous reflection on own practice.
To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research
to support evidence base practice of self and others. To exercise autonomous
professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of
clients, under the supervision of a BABCP accredited CBT clinician.
To contribute to the development and maintenance of the
highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in
internal and external CPD training and development programmes in consultation
with the post holders professional lead and service manager(s). To maintain
membership of appropriate bodies (i.e. NMC, BABCP, UKCP) and professional
bodies appropriate for the model of working.
To contribute to the development and articulation of best
practice in psychotherapy across the service, by continuing to develop the
skills of reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular
professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement
with current developments in the field of psychotherapy and related
disciplines.
To maintain the highest standards of clinical record
keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the
responsible exercise of professional self- governance in accordance with
professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
Th post- holder will be required to work flexibly both in
terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.
1.4.
Management Supervision and Support: The post holder has no managerial
supervision responsibility but is expected to be a good example to other staff.
1.5.Financial
Responsibility: Use Trust resources efficiently and suggest efficiency
savings to more senior staff.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Person Specification
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.
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.
Training
Essential
- To be willing to undertake Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
- To be willing to attend university course 2 days per week.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
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).
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.
Person Specification
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.
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.
Training
Essential
- To be willing to undertake Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
- To be willing to attend university course 2 days per week.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
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).
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.
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.
