Trainee CBT Therapist

Job overview

Lincolnshire Talking Therapies is an IAPT site and vacancies have arisen for a number of Trainee CBT therapists based in Lincoln, Louth, Boston and Gainsborough – candidates will be asked for their preference at interview.

The successful applicants will work in the Talking Therapies service whilst also attending Nottingham University for 2 days per week to study for a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

The successful Trainees will provide treatment for people in the self-management of their common mental health problems through NICE recommended protocols whilst studying to attain the CBT qualification.

Trainees will be asked to sign a contract binding them to work for the Trust for 2 years after qualifying.

Candidates must be available to start the course in October 2025 and be prepared to travel to the University of Nottingham as required.

Please note that you will need to hold a degree, plus a Professional qualification such as Clinical Psychologist, Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychological Therapy or be able to provide evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of the BABCP – follow the link below for more information:

https://www.babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Core-Professions

Please be aware that if you are applying via KSA route, the portfolio must be ready for submission by the interview date.

For more information please contact Claire Hancox - [email protected]For

Main duties of the job

Successfully complete and pass the Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department’s referral protocols, and signpost clients who require other services on to the relevant service as necessary.

Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols .

Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.

Undertake psychological assessments of patients referred to the service.

Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times

Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other agreed psychological therapies

Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development

Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager

Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Get in touch today:

Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Claire Hancox, via email at [email protected] or by telephone 01529 222260