Job summary
Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies Serviceare looking for candidates with:
- Degree level qualification (relevant mental health subject is preferable)or
- Core Profession Qualificationor
- Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP), with 2 years post qualification experience (from the date of the qualifying exam board) as of 16/10/24
to join our team as a Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
Successful candidates will work within the Talking Therapies service, providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking the 12 month Post-Graduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions training course at the University of Sheffield.
Successful applicants will attend training with the University two days a week. Induction within Talking Therapies would hopefully commence on the w/c 06/10/25. The course is expected to begin on or around 13/10/25 and is delivered in person at University of Sheffield. There is, therefore, an expectation that all successful candidates will be able to travel to Sheffield for teaching 2 days per week for the duration of the 12 month course. Upon successful training completion, trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP if one became avaliable.
Closing date: 19/06/25
Shortlisting: 20/06/25
Interviews: TBC
Main duties of the job
This intensive training will equip the post holder to provide CBT to clients with a range of common mental health problems, applying their newly learnt skills to a caseload of patients three days a week.
Candidates who do not meet recognised core mental health profession requirements must submit a Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio.
A KSA portfolio has a number of criteria which must all be met by every applicant. There are some professional backgrounds which mean that the applicant has already met a number of the criteria, and can therefore provide a condensed KSA. Other backgrounds mean that the applicant must complete all of the sections.
For further details on the KSA, please see: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/clinicalpsychology/programmes/iapt/ksa
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.
In addition to allocated university days and study time provided by the service, successful candidates will be expected engage in self-directed study in addition to allocated university days and any study time provided by the service. This means that successful candidates will be expected to study outside of their employed hours to meet the requirements of the course.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UKPrior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UKPrior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in relevant Mental Health subject
- Core Profession Qualification
- Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP) with 2 year post qual experience
Desirable
- Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate
Experience/knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in relevant area of mental health practise.
- Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
- Relevant specialist clinical courses/training.
Desirable
- Involvement in innovative clinical practice
- Experience in delivering psychological interventions to groups
- Involvement in clinical research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in relevant Mental Health subject
- Core Profession Qualification
- Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP) with 2 year post qual experience
Desirable
- Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate
Experience/knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in relevant area of mental health practise.
- Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
- Relevant specialist clinical courses/training.
Desirable
- Involvement in innovative clinical practice
- Experience in delivering psychological interventions to groups
- Involvement in clinical research
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.
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).
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.
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).
