Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Job summary

Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) is advertising employment & training positions in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy via a Post-Graduate Diploma at NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity level. Successful applicants will train as a CBT therapist at University of Sheffield whilst working as trainees CBT therapist with Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS). These roles are temporary positions available in the following employment organisations within LMWS. Leeds Community Healthcare NHS trust Lead Provider: https://leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/ Northpoint Wellbeing Inspire North Touchstone Successful applicants will train as a CBT therapist at University of Sheffield whilst working as trainees CBT therapists in LMWS. You will work with clients who present a range of common mental health problems at high intensity; step 3 within a stepped care model. You will need to have knowledge & minimum 2 years experience of working with clients with a wide range of mental health conditions. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong desire to help clients with their mental health. LMWS is committed to ensuring the service reflects the diversity of the population it serves. We are therefore especially keen to receive applications from under-represented communities. This is a core part of our service Vision & Values. Interview dates 2nd or 3rd December 2025 Start date 02 March 2026

• For Information contact Karolina Redford Clinical Lead redford@nhs.net07949102508

Main duties of the job

Trainees attend the University of Sheffield on Tuesdays and Wednesdays where they are taught the CBT protocols required to treat clients effectively. For the remaining three days a week, trainees are employed to implement the taught CBT protocols with clients through divided time between face-to-face clinics based in Leeds and remote clinics either working from home or from services based in Leeds. You will be competent and familiar with risk assessment and case management. You will need to be organised with your time management, work towards restrictive deadlines and have resilience in adapting to the changing needs of the service where the client is at the centre of therapuetic decision making. You will need to commit to the academic and clinical requirements of the course. Progression through the training involves working towards a clinical caseload of 4 clients per day. In addition, this includes completing academic work outside of your clinical working hours such as in your own personal time. This expectation is set by NHSE training curriculum and BABCP requirements. You will be required to record your therapy with clients for the training requirements; and to share the recorded therapy for critique feedback through regular clinical and group supervision. Annual leave dates must be taken outside of university term times.Please refer to the JD&PS for the specific entry requirements to apply for this training position.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS9 7TA

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS9 7TA

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

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