This 12-month fixed-term trainee post is in Vita Health Group’s NHS Derby & Derbyshire Talking Therapies Service, linked to the University of Lincoln’s March 2027 CBT cohort. It combines supervised clinical work delivering NICE-recommended high-intensity CBT with a full-time PGDip. The week includes three service days, two university days, hybrid teaching and potentially a weekly 12:00pm–8:00pm shift; occasional overnight travel may be required. Applicants need core training or BABCP KSA eligibility, BABCP membership from course start, unrestricted UK work rights and Home Fee status; a DBS check is required, with induction on 1 March and teaching from 8 March 2027.
What the job involves
- Deliver NICE-recommended high-intensity CBT to clients with moderate to severe common mental health disorders
- Undertake clinical practice with the Talking Therapies Service for three days each week
- Attend the University of Lincoln for the full-time PGDip CBT training, typically two days each week
- Attend a service area office for part of the working week, with some clinical work potentially remote
Qualifications
- Core professional training or qualification, or evidence at interview of meeting BABCP KSA requirements
- Undergraduate degree of at least 2:2 or equivalent at Level 6
- Relevant mental-health degree or equivalent, or ability to study at third-year undergraduate level
- BABCP membership from the start of the course
Experience
- At least two years’ work or voluntary experience in a mental health setting
- Experience working in mental health services, including risk management
- Experience in a service with agreed targets demonstrating clinical outcomes
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check required for appointment
- Unrestricted right to work in the UK and eligibility for Home Fee status
Other
- Available to attend university teaching, including face-to-face sessions
- Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays
- Available for remote interview on 25 November, 1 December or 2 December
- Available for service induction on 1 March 2027 and university training from 8 March 2027
- Not completed an NHS- or HEE-funded psychological professions training programme within the previous two years
Nice to have
- Foundation-level CBT training or sustained CBT CPD
- Evidence of supervised CBT practice
- Experience in Primary Care or Talking Therapies services
What’s offered
- Weekly supervision from both the workplace and university
- Essential equipment provided
- Flexible working options
- Staff wellbeing and mental health support
- Clinical CPD webinars
- Mentoring and career development opportunitiesli>
- Secondments
- Management training
Trainee High Intensity Therapist - Derby/University of Lincoln employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
