Talking Therapies HIT Trainee Development plan (Salomons CCCU)
Job summary
This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) Programme. The post-holder will work within the talking therapies service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.
This intensive training post will equip the post - holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The post- holder will work in the service for part of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme at the Salomons Institute of Canterbury Christ Church University for the other part of the week.
There is a requirement to work 1 late night (12-8) minimum per week.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities .
Interview dates are likely to be in late October 2025.
Main duties of the job
To attend all university lectures and complete assignments in a timely manner as required to pass the training course.
To deliver effective treatment interventions using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and manage a caseload in line with the stage of training.
To prepare for and attend clinical supervision ensuring effective clinical practice. Supervision is to be attended with both university and service.
To read a full outline of clinical, professional, and general duties of the Trainee High Intensity Therapist role please see the attached job description.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
29 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,617 a year (Band 6 Step 1). Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-7487055-TT
Job locations
Chertsey
Unither House
Chertsey
KT16 9FG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Suitable experience in mental health
Desirable
- Experience working in primary care OR with Depression and Anxiety disorders
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets either route 1 (core profession) or route 2 (KSA with 2 years experience)
Desirable
- Introductory course of CBT OR Masters in mental health
Experience
Essential
- Suitable experience in mental health
Desirable
- Experience working in primary care OR with Depression and Anxiety disorders
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets either route 1 (core profession) or route 2 (KSA with 2 years experience)
Desirable
- Introductory course of CBT OR Masters in mental health
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chertsey
Unither House
Chertsey
KT16 9FG
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chertsey
Unither House
Chertsey
KT16 9FG