Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee CBT Therapist ( CAMHS)

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Job summary

A rare opportunity has arisen for a trainee Secondary Care Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapistbased in a Secondary Care Specialist CAMHs CBT service in Derby City and County South Derbyshire,delivering treatment for Children and Young People (CYP) in the CAMHs division with mental health needs, in particularanxiety disorders, PTSD and recurring and chronic depression with significant levels of comorbidity.The role will require the candidate to attend University (Derby) two days a week and work clinically for3 days. The practitioner will have a recognised Mental Health Core profession with extensive CAMHsSecondary care Mental Health knowledge and skills, with excellent relationship-building skills and anability to manage varied work demands, which are key to this role.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide Trainee (level) Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) services by utilising Cognitive and Behavioural theoreticalknowledge and skills to clients within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (DHCFT), providing CBP assessment andtreatment.o To attend CBT Clinical Supervision in line with BABCP governance standards by a BABCP Accredited CBT Psychotherapist.o To practice within professional and British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) guidelines.o To practice within the values, policies and procedures of DHCFT and the Service.o To undertake a minimum of 3 days-worth of CBT clinical work to meet the training requirements of the course.o To attend the CBT Training program and any relevant / identified CBT training.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

  • Commitment to flexible working where this is possible

  • 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service

  • Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training

  • Generous NHS pension scheme

  • Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

  • Health service discounts and online benefits

  • Incremental pay progression

  • Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

  • Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network

  • Health and wellbeing opportunities

  • Structured learning and development opportunities

Details

Date posted

08 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year none

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-SPE-6374-25

Job locations

Temple House

Mill Hill Lane

Derby

DE23 6SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main dimensions of the role will be to learn to provide specialist CBT Psychotherapy for a caseload of young people that areexperiencing complex mental health problems, more often than not experiencing suicidal risk and complexity. Whilst providing Trainee (Level) Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy there will be the utilisation of CBT theoretical knowledgeand skills. Providing detailed CBP assessment and treatment according to CBT training level. To regularly attend CBT Clinical Supervision in line with BABCP requirements. To participate in Team Meetings and Service Innovation To be personally responsible and professionally accountable for a patient caseload To be responsible for contributing to the maintenance of high standards and high-quality practice of CBP treatment in thedepartment. To participate as an active member of the whole CBP programShortlisting pack To monitor and assess risk, highlighting and communicating any known risks to the wider Multi Disciplinary Team and takingappropriate action as required. To practice within professional guidelines of NMC / HCPC or SWE. To practice within the policies and procedures of DHCFT and the Therapy Service. To engage in treatment outcome research and use results to contribute to, and to ensure evidence based practice is inaccordance to NICE Guidance or High Quality Clinical Research in CBT. To implement CBT Roth and Pilling competencies. You will have to attend a Level II CBT University Training course The role will require you to apply for the University Course independently, and Job offer or progression within the post is subjectto being accepted on the CBT course, and successful completion of assignments to permit successful completion of the course. Failure to complete the course will result in the Fix Term Contract being terminated or (continued with the clinician operating as aBand 6 Mental Health Therapist for further 3 month period). Successfully completing the Fixed Term contract training role and successfully completing the CBT course does not guarantee aBand 7 CBT Psychotherapist position within the Service. Though, it will put you in a very good position to apply for various CBTPsychotherapy roles within the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main dimensions of the role will be to learn to provide specialist CBT Psychotherapy for a caseload of young people that areexperiencing complex mental health problems, more often than not experiencing suicidal risk and complexity. Whilst providing Trainee (Level) Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy there will be the utilisation of CBT theoretical knowledgeand skills. Providing detailed CBP assessment and treatment according to CBT training level. To regularly attend CBT Clinical Supervision in line with BABCP requirements. To participate in Team Meetings and Service Innovation To be personally responsible and professionally accountable for a patient caseload To be responsible for contributing to the maintenance of high standards and high-quality practice of CBP treatment in thedepartment. To participate as an active member of the whole CBP programShortlisting pack To monitor and assess risk, highlighting and communicating any known risks to the wider Multi Disciplinary Team and takingappropriate action as required. To practice within professional guidelines of NMC / HCPC or SWE. To practice within the policies and procedures of DHCFT and the Therapy Service. To engage in treatment outcome research and use results to contribute to, and to ensure evidence based practice is inaccordance to NICE Guidance or High Quality Clinical Research in CBT. To implement CBT Roth and Pilling competencies. You will have to attend a Level II CBT University Training course The role will require you to apply for the University Course independently, and Job offer or progression within the post is subjectto being accepted on the CBT course, and successful completion of assignments to permit successful completion of the course. Failure to complete the course will result in the Fix Term Contract being terminated or (continued with the clinician operating as aBand 6 Mental Health Therapist for further 3 month period). Successfully completing the Fixed Term contract training role and successfully completing the CBT course does not guarantee aBand 7 CBT Psychotherapist position within the Service. Though, it will put you in a very good position to apply for various CBTPsychotherapy roles within the Trust.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • statutory profession in mental health
  • band 6 CAMHS clinician experience
  • Knowledge and skills of basic CBT practise
  • Completed some brief CBT training,

Desirable

  • application for BABCP membership
  • experience of receiving clinical supervision

essential

Essential

  • experience of delivering CBT informed or inspired practise

Desirable

  • experience of learning from clinical supervision
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • statutory profession in mental health
  • band 6 CAMHS clinician experience
  • Knowledge and skills of basic CBT practise
  • Completed some brief CBT training,

Desirable

  • application for BABCP membership
  • experience of receiving clinical supervision

essential

Essential

  • experience of delivering CBT informed or inspired practise

Desirable

  • experience of learning from clinical supervision

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Temple House

Mill Hill Lane

Derby

DE23 6SE


Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Temple House

Mill Hill Lane

Derby

DE23 6SE


Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical lead and Team Manager CAMHS CBT

Sue Cope

sue.cope3@nhs.net

030079006500

Details

Date posted

08 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year none

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-SPE-6374-25

Job locations

Temple House

Mill Hill Lane

Derby

DE23 6SE


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