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Band 6 CBT Psychological Therapy Trainee, Bristol

Band 6 CBT Psychological Therapy Trainee, Bristol

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locationBristol BS2 8BJ, UK
Psychological Therapist
Full time
£38,682 - £46,580 per year

Job summary

We are in the fortunate position of being funded for 3 recruits to train in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Anxiety and Depressionfor children and young people. The training starts in January 2026 at the University of Exeter. We are looking for exceptional individuals who are dedicated to working with children and young people and are keen to take up this brilliant opportunity of a permanent post with a year of training at Exeter fully funded. If you are passionate about young people's mental health and have an interest in CBT this would be an excellent opportunity

We will give youA permanent position following training as a mental health practitioner working in CAMHS Excellent clinical supervisionA place at Exeter to study Cognitive Behaviour TherapyA well supported induction into CAMHS, ensuring that at the end of the year you will feel confident to work as a mental health practitioner as a part of a multidisciplinary teamAccess to a staff wellbeing programmeThe opportunity to work and live in a beautiful part of the country with a wide range of housing and leisure options.

Main duties of the job

This is a training role to obtain a PGDip/GradDip in Psychological Therapies Practice (Child, Young People and Families) in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. The post-holder will work within the Bristol, North Somerset & South Glos CAMHS service at Avon & Wiltshire Partnership Trust,providing interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role at the University of Exeter.

This intensive training post will equip the post holder to provide interventions based on Psychological Therapies core principles and an evidence based intervention consistent with their training course.The post- holder would be expected to attend and fulfil all the requirements of the course to then be able to work in the organisation at the end of the course.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

342-CAMHS121-0925

Job locations

Barton Hill

43 Ducie Road

Bristol

BS5 0AX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Whilst trainingIn order to meet accreditation level you will complete 200 hours of clinical practice over the course of the year. You would be working with children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties such anxiety disorders and low mood.

The course is assessed via both clinical and academic work, including the following:

  • essays
  • videotaped assessment (CTS-R)
  • case reports
  • case presentations
  • supervision reports
  • reflective logs

Once qualified

You will join a CAMHS team and conduct assessments for children and young people, case coordination and intervention as well as inputting into the specialist CBT clinic into the team

see attached Job Description for full details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Whilst trainingIn order to meet accreditation level you will complete 200 hours of clinical practice over the course of the year. You would be working with children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties such anxiety disorders and low mood.

The course is assessed via both clinical and academic work, including the following:

  • essays
  • videotaped assessment (CTS-R)
  • case reports
  • case presentations
  • supervision reports
  • reflective logs

Once qualified

You will join a CAMHS team and conduct assessments for children and young people, case coordination and intervention as well as inputting into the specialist CBT clinic into the team

see attached Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A BABCP recognised core profession (e.g. registered mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist or take the KSA route to apply (completing a KSA portfolio) https://babcp.com/Knowledge-Skills-Attitudes t etc.)
  • At least two year's post qualification experience working with people with
  • Some introductory knowledge/experience of CBT
  • An undergraduate degree or equivalent

Desirable

  • Psychology degree would be advantageous
  • Interest in working with the psychosis and bipolar service user population
  • Experience of working in community MDT settings
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A BABCP recognised core profession (e.g. registered mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist or take the KSA route to apply (completing a KSA portfolio) https://babcp.com/Knowledge-Skills-Attitudes t etc.)
  • At least two year's post qualification experience working with people with
  • Some introductory knowledge/experience of CBT
  • An undergraduate degree or equivalent

Desirable

  • Psychology degree would be advantageous
  • Interest in working with the psychosis and bipolar service user population
  • Experience of working in community MDT settings

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.

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.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Barton Hill

43 Ducie Road

Bristol

BS5 0AX


Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Barton Hill

43 Ducie Road

Bristol

BS5 0AX


Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Salary range

  • £38,682 - £46,580 per year