# High Intensity CBT Trainee - CAMHs > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/high-intensity-cbt-trainee-camhs/ee3d6f6d-341d-4e46-ad31-5c6cbc7fc11b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/high-intensity-cbt-trainee-camhs/ee3d6f6d-341d-4e46-ad31-5c6cbc7fc11b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** St Ann's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Social worker, Mental health nurse, High intensity therapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Medical doctor - **Grade:** Junior, Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 p.a. - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Recruit to train position) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-20T13:10:51.141Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Bournemouth/Dorset_HealthCare_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cognitive_Behavioural_Therapy/Cognitive_Behavioural_Therapy-v8380997 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8380997?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable clinicians to join us as CAMHS Community High Intensity CBT Practitioner Trainees. This is a unique opportunity to undertake a fully funded Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (CBT Route) while gaining valuable clinical experience within a progressive and forward-thinking mental health service. The role is designed to equip practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to deliver evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions to children, young people and their families. CYPMH Dorset: A Service in Transformation Children and Young People's Mental Health (CYPMH) Dorset is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation. Through significant new investment, we are developing and expanding our services in line with the i-THRIVE Framework, creating more responsive, accessible and needs-led support for children, young people and families across Dorset. As our transformation programme progresses, this role will evolve alongside the service. Successful candidates will initially support existing teams from a temporary base during the transition period, before becoming part of our future service model. All posts are pan-Dorset, and candidates should be prepared to work flexibly as services continue to expand, including the introduction of extended operational hours in the future. ### Main duties of the job About the Training Programme Successful candidates will undertake a 12-month Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (CBT Route) at the University of Exeter. The programme combines academic study with supervised clinical practice, preparing trainees to deliver High Intensity CBT for children and young people experiencing anxiety, depression and related mental health difficulties. \[HI CBT trainee JD | PDF\] Trainees will usually spend two days per week in university teaching and three days working within CYPMH services, developing a supervised clinical caseload and applying their learning in practice. Some teaching may be delivered online. Throughout the programme, trainees will provide evidence-based interventions within a stepped-care model and receive regular clinical supervision and support. \[HI CBT trainee JD | PDF\] The course is BABCP Level 2 accredited and, on successful completion, trainees will be eligible to apply for BABCP Provisional Accreditation. Following qualification, there may be opportunities to progress into a structured Preceptorship Programme, offering enhanced supervision, peer support, protected development opportunities and a managed caseload to support the transition into autonomous practice. Subject to successful completion and organisational requirements, this would typically lead to progression into a permanent Band 7 CBT Therapist role. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net Employment in this post requires an Enhanced/Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - High levels 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 - Robust, flexible and dedicated team members able to operate under pressure at most times to meet the demands of an intensive service. - 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 **Desirable** - Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting ### Additional Requirements **Essential** - Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business - Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively. ### Educational / Qualifications **Essential** - A) First degree in Psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing of 2:1 standard or above, or an equivalent professional qualification. Evidence of ability to study at third year undergraduate level in a relevant degree will also be considered for those without an undergraduate qualification - B) A core mental health profession as defined by the British Association for Behavioural and cognitive Psychotherapies( BABCP) e.g. social work, OT, MH nurse, clinical or counselling psychologist, psychiatrist and have at least 2 years post qualification experience - Some knowledge and experience of CBT - Able to integrate training into practice **Desirable** - Experience of working with child young people and families ### Skills / Experience / Knowledge **Essential** - Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services - 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 - Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training - Computer Literate - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice - Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients - Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in children and young people - Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health - Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems for children and young people - Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post **Desirable** - Worked in a Service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes ## Documents - [dbs information (pdf, 22.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2340) - [additional information (pdf, 235.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10709819) - [staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 316.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=695) - [pay scales from 1 april 2026 (pdf, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1941) - [applications recruitment flowchart (pdf, 434.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=866) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 335.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10709818) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.