Trainee High Intensity Therapist - Newcastle University

Job Details

Job Reference: vitahealth/TP/12448/4091

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Salary: £39,227 per annum

Working Hours: 37.5

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Closing Date: 12/06/2026

Job Category: Clinical

Region / Division: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Responsibilities

Provide High Intensity CBT interventions recommended by NICE to clients with moderate to severe common mental health disorders. Conduct clinical practice three days per week, attend university two days per week (Thursdays in person, Fridays online), and participate in supervision provided by both the university and workplace. The role may include remote working and a nightly shift from 12:00 8:00pm.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychological Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers or PWPs (with two years post qualification experience).
• Recognised and accredited core mental health professional training (e.g., BABCP/UKCP) or ability to demonstrate KSA requirements at interview.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a discipline connected to mental health or ability to study at third year undergraduate level.
• Membership of the BABCP from the time the course commences.
• Experience working in mental health services, including risk management.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays as required.
• Evidence of foundation level or sustained CPD in CBT.
• Evidence of supervised CBT practice.
• Experience in Primary Care/IAPT services.
• Demonstrated improvement of outcomes through agreed targets.

Additional Requirements

• Availability to attend interviews remote via Teams during the weeks of 29 June and 6 July 2026.
• Commence induction on 7 September 2026; first day of university induction 8 October 2026.
• If applying via the KSA route, submit draft portfolio to the university one week prior to interview (by 2 July).
• Disclosure and Barring check required.
• Ineligible if completed NHS or HEE funded training within the last two years.
• Only candidates with right to work in the UK without restriction and eligible for Home Fee status can be recruited.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are a proud equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Positive action through ethnicity and gender matters initiatives.

Additional Information

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage. Your application data is handled securely in accordance to UK GDPR guidelines.