# Trainee CBT Therapist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Trust Headquarters, St Mary's Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Cognitive behavioural therapist
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Progression to band 7 upon completion of training course
- **Contract type:** Permanent: The role is being offered as a Band 6 development post for suitably qualified applicants who will be required to complete, NHS Talking Therapies recognised training. The post holder will be expected to successfully undertake and complete the required training and supervision within agreed time limits, progressing to Band 7 upon achievement of the relevant qualifications and competencies.
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Two days in university and three days in work during course.)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-16T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02T15:23:56.915Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Northamptonshire/Northamptonshire/Northamptonshire_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/NHS_Talking_Therapies/NHS_Talking_Therapies-v8215428
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8215428?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.nhft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

The postholder will undertake a structured programme of academic study and supervised clinical practice to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to deliver evidence‑based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions. The role combines formal training with practical experience, enabling the trainee to work progressively towards qualification while providing safe, effective, and person‑centred care.

Under the supervision of qualified CBT clinicians, the postholder will assess, formulate, and deliver CBT interventions to individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties, in line with national guidelines and service protocols.

The role requires a strong commitment to learning, reflective practice, and professional development. The Trainee CBT Therapist will actively engage in academic coursework, clinical supervision, and skills development activities, applying learning to practice and demonstrating ongoing progress against required competencies.

The postholder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining clear communication with colleagues and contributing to service objectives, performance standards, and continuous improvement.

This role is suitable for individuals who demonstrate resilience, emotional intelligence, and a genuine motivation to pursue a career in psychological therapies, with the ability to balance academic demands alongside clinical responsibilities.

### Main duties of the job

Assess patients and deliver supervised CBT to support mental health recovery. See atttached job description.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Deliver supervised CBT, assess patients, manage risk and support recovery in therapy. Please see main attached job description.

### 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

### Abilities

**Essential**

- Ability to engage with postgraduate training demands, balance academic and clinical requirements,

### Accreditation

**Desirable**

- A UK Professional registration

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- A minimum second class (2:2) UK honours degree in a related subject.

**Desirable**

- A core profession relating to mental health

## Documents

- [job description (docx, 238.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10584277)
- [your guide to nhft (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3047)

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