Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Cudworth, England

Barnsley NHS Talking Therapies Team aims to improve access to psychological therapy and treatment for people with mild to moderate mental health problems, in Barnsley, to ensure people with common mental health conditions are offered evidence-based treatments. The service opening hours are Monday-Thursday 9-8 and Friday 9-5. The service offers a range of therapies at step 2 and step 3, delivered by various means including face to face, virtual, telephone and computerised. We offer groups, workshops and one to one appointments to clients. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced professional to train to become a High Intensity (CBT) Therapist working with clients who present with mild to moderate common mental health problems such as depression and the spectrum of anxiety presentations. Successful applicants should have a core profession, or be able to demonstrate equivalent via KSA. It would also be desirable if you have had training and experience in delivering supervision and have experience working in a primary care setting. You will need to demonstrate an understanding of anxiety and depression and how these can present in primary care. It is essential that you possess advanced communication skills and a good understanding of clinical risk.

Main duties of the job: As a trainee member of the CBT team, you will receive regular supervision at university and in practice, giving the opportunity to develop and practice skills in a safe environment, and then implement these skills in live practice. You will have responsibility for a reduced caseload where you will assess and treat clients presenting with mild to moderate common mental health problems. The first 2 weeks of the course will be entirely in university, followed by 2 days at university and 3 days in practice each week. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

About Us: We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Details: Date posted 03 November 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9378-B2222 Job locations Barnsley Talking Therapies Rose Tree Avenue Cudworth Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8UA

Job responsibilities:

• The post holder will undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in CBT on a recognised university course. On successful completion of the course the post holder will progress to a Band 7 post, as a qualified High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
• The post holder will provide High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions, with a reduced caseload, within an Improved Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, under the supervision of a BABCP Accredited CBT clinician.
• The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of the service.
• Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical supervisor within the workplace and in the university, and managerial responsibility is to lead in the service/team manager.
• The job plan will be delivered in the services the post is based.
• The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.

Key Result Areas:

• To provide High Intensity CBT intervention for people experiencing mild to moderate common mental health problems, under the supervision of a BABCP Accredited CBT clinician.
• To exercise clinical judgment based on the highest standards of evidence-based practice.
• To deliver excellent levels of customer care to people, and address or report, in a timely and proactive manner, where these standards have not been met.
• To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and effectively evaluate progress.
• To work as part of a team to deliver person-centred care whilst meeting the service standards and objectives.
• To provide risk assessment and intervention to people who present for treatment.
• To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the care of the client.
• To work jointly with other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to people and their families.
• To contribute to the audit processes within the service.
• To contribute to research in the service area.
• To undertake project management as required to aid service development.

Person Specification:

• Personal Attributes: Essential: Caring, Team Player, Commitment to supervision and support. Desirable: Flexible, Committed to client group.
• Physical Attributes: Essential: Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years.
• Qualifications: Essential: Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession or ability to demonstrate learning equivalent to level 6 higher education study.
• Training: Essential: To be willing to undertake Post Graduate Diploma in CBT. To be willing to attend university course 2 days per week.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Essential: Communication skills, Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role, IT Literate.
• Experience: Essential: Candidates from a core professional background should demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.