Trainee CBT Therapist

Job summary

Lincolnshire Talking Therapies is an IAPT site and vacancies have arisen for a Trainee CBT therapist based in Louth, although different locations may be available at interview.

The successful applicant will work in the Talking Therapies Service whilst also attending Lincoln University for 2 days per week to study for a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

The successful Trainee will provide treatment for people in the self-management of their common mental health problems through NICE recommended protocols whilst studying to attain the CBT qualification.

Trainees will be asked to sign a contract binding them to work for the Trust for 2 years after qualifying.

Candidates must be available to start the course in Spring 2026 and be prepared to travel to the University of Lincoln as required.

Please note that you will need to hold a degree, plus a Professional qualification such as Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychological Therapy or be able to provide evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of the BABCP - follow the link below for more information:

https://www.babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Core-Prof…

Please be aware that if you are applying via KSA route, the portfolio must be ready for submission by the interview date.

For more information please contact Tracey Rutt - tracey.rutt@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Successfully complete and pass the Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, and signpost clients who require other services on to the relevant service as necessary.

Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols .

Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.

Undertake psychological assessments of patients referred to the service.

Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times

Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other agreed psychological therapies

Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development

Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager

Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England, in an area heralded as a fantastic place to live and work. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

We are also leading the way in transforming care, with multi-million-pound transformation of patient environments and radical redesign of community services.

This is the time to join and help redesign our services of the future. We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

274-11759-AC

Job locations

Windsor House

Fairfield Industrial Estate

Louth

LN11 0LF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy

Competitive annual leave allowance

Car leasing scheme

NHS pension scheme

Free eye tests

Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Get in touch today:

Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Claire Hancox, via email atClaire.hancox1@nhs.net or by telephone 01529 222260

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy

Competitive annual leave allowance

Car leasing scheme

NHS pension scheme

Free eye tests

Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Get in touch today:

Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Claire Hancox, via email atClaire.hancox1@nhs.net or by telephone 01529 222260

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in Primary Mental Health Care Services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcome
• Experience working as a qualified professional

Desirable

• Research experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualifications as Clinical Psychologist, Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychological Therapy
• Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of the BABCP
• Able to attend University on the required days for the course duration
• Able to complete the academic components of the course
• Able to integrate training into practice

Desirable

• Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression

Skills and Competences

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and implement course of CBT study with clinical caseload
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time.
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and other common mental health problems
• Computer literate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has received training and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Basic understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk.
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Completed clinical audits within a service.
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
• Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable working knowledge and understanding of all relevant policies and legislation
• Understanding of common mental health problems and of current approaches to treatment e.g. NICE Guidelines
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and other common mental health problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in the workplace.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in Primary Mental Health Care Services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcome
• Experience working as a qualified professional

Desirable

• Research experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualifications as Clinical Psychologist, Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychological Therapy
• Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of the BABCP
• Able to attend University on the required days for the course duration
• Able to complete the academic components of the course
• Able to integrate training into practice

Desirable

• Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression

Skills and Competences

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and implement course of CBT study with clinical caseload
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time.
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and other common mental health problems
• Computer literate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has received training and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Basic understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk.
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Completed clinical audits within a service.
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
• Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable working knowledge and understanding of all relevant policies and legislation
• Understanding of common mental health problems and of current approaches to treatment e.g. NICE Guidelines
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and other common mental health problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in the workplace.

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

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Windsor House

Fairfield Industrial Estate

Louth

LN11 0LF

Employer's website

https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Windsor House

Fairfield Industrial Estate

Louth

LN11 0LF

Employer's website

https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)