Band 6 Trainee High Intensity Therapist

Job overview

West London NHS Talking Therapies

West London NHS Talking Therapies are delighted to offer several trainee places on the London-wide NHS Talking Therapies CBT training programme, starting in Autumn 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to train within supportive, specialist services while working towards becoming a qualified and BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.

West London NHS Talking Therapies comprise of:

• Ealing Talking Therapies
• Hammersmith & Fulham Talking Therapies
• Hounslow Talking Therapies

Together, our services support a wide and diverse population, providing evidence-based CBT interventions that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. More information about each service is available in the documents section of the advert.

Why Train with us?

We pride ourselves on offering a warm, inclusive, and close‑knit training environment, designed to help trainees thrive both personally and professionally. Our services have an excellent track record of successfully supporting CBT trainees through qualification, with many securing qualified CBT therapist posts following training. You will receive:

• Supervision from highly experienced CBT therapists, including EDI champions
• Strong support, including buddy systems
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing throughout the training programme

Training at one of our Talking Therapies services offers more than qualification it provides the opportunity to develop the competencies and confidence.

Main duties of the job

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ**

How to apply

Please carefully read the attached document titled “How to apply for CBT training 2026”, which provides full details on the application process.

• Applications open: 9:00am on 24 April 2026
• Application deadline: 11:59pm on Wednesday 6 May 2026

Applications cannot be submitted before the opening date.

Please note: Applicants may apply to a maximum of two services (one first-choice and one second-choice).

As this is London wide recruitment process, there is a centralised application process between NHS Talking therapy services (previously IAPT) and Royal Holloway and King’s College London.

Applications should not be submitted through NHS Jobs. You must submit your application through the King’s website on CBT PGDip programme overview | School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences | King’s College London

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.