Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist

Job summary

High Intensity Trainee CBT Therapist (IAPT)

We are looking for staff 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

To join Bradford Talking Therapies. We are an established forward-thinking 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies' (IAPT) service as a Trainee CBT Therapist.

As part of this role, you will be expected to attend University 2 days per week atUniversity of Sheffield, working with clients on the other days. You will be expected to complete university assignments and submit practical tapes for supervision.

Please note: candidates who do not have a core professional background and qualification are encouraged to apply and will need to provide a completed KSA portfolio at selection. A KSA portfolio has a number of criteria which must all be met by every applicant. There are some 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 applicants must complete all of the sections.

Main duties of the job

Further details on the KSA, and what sections candidates must complete, can be found on the BABCP website: https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Knowledge-Ski…

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.

You will be providing CBT interventions, and you will be required to go on the IAPT accredited CBT training course as part of the role. There are potential opportunities within this role to develop once qualified . For example, to become a supervisor, to deliver other evidence-based treatment for clients, or becoming a member of our SIG groups of special interest areas, as part of ongoing service developments.

You will receive regular 1:1 and group supervision in order to develop your clinical skills further. Bradford Talking Therapies is dedicated to clinical excellence. All our staff have access to regular CPD, and in-house CBT related training.

At Bradford Talking therapies we have a strong focus onStaff Wellbeing. We have structures in place to support your needs and encourage all staff to be involved in this

Key dates:

• Closing date: 09/11/2025
• Shortlisting: 10/11/2025
• Interviews will be conducted in two rounds - TBC

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.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-25-7549782

Job locations

New Mill

Victoria Road , Saltaire

Shipley

BD18 3LD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Right to Work in the UK

Prior 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 is 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

Right to Work in the UK

Prior 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 is 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, Or Core Profession Qualification or Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP) with 2 years post qualification experience (You MUST have a completed KSA and be accredited to meet the requirements of entry for the course) Band 7 Progression - requires completion of the IAPT accredited CBT training course

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years' experience in relevant area of mental health practise.
• Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.

Desirable

• Involvement in innovative clinical practice
• Experience delivering psychological therapies to groups of patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
• Relevant specialist clinical courses/training
• Research awareness

Skills

Desirable

• Skills in self-management including time management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification in relevant Mental Health subject, Or Core Profession Qualification or Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP) with 2 years post qualification experience (You MUST have a completed KSA and be accredited to meet the requirements of entry for the course) Band 7 Progression - requires completion of the IAPT accredited CBT training course

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years' experience in relevant area of mental health practise.
• Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.

Desirable

• Involvement in innovative clinical practice
• Experience delivering psychological therapies to groups of patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
• Relevant specialist clinical courses/training
• Research awareness

Skills

Desirable

• Skills in self-management including time management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Mill

Victoria Road , Saltaire

Shipley

BD18 3LD

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Mill

Victoria Road , Saltaire

Shipley

BD18 3LD

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)