This fixed-term, 12-month training post sits within Vita Health Group's NHS Talking Therapies service, a Step 2 team. The work is delivering Low Intensity CBT-based interventions to people with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, while completing a Post-Graduate Certificate at the University of Exeter. Trainees split the week between clinical work and hybrid university days, with office attendance at least twice weekly. Applicants who completed NHS-funded psychological professions training in the last two years are ineligible.
What the job involves
- Deliver Low Intensity CBT-based interventions to clients with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression
- Complete academic study and clinical delivery with support from experienced supervisors
- Complete the Post-Graduate Certificate delivered by the University of Exeter, starting 1 March 2027
- Attend weekly hybrid university days, combining remote and face-to-face teaching in Bristol or Exeter (location to be confirmed)
- Provide out-of-hours appointments as service needs require, including a 12-8pm late shift on Mondays or Tuesdays
- Work remotely with the service, attending a BNSSG office at least twice a week
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or evidence of previous successful study at RQF Level 6
Experience
- At least one year's working experience in settings with high exposure to people with mental health difficulties, which can include voluntary work
Skills & knowledge
- IT literacy to intermediate level minimum
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills to engage colleagues and patients and build working alliances
- Openness to learning new knowledge and skills
- Awareness of and commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Right to work in the UK without restriction
- Eligibility for Home Fee status
- No NHS-funded psychological professions training completed within the last two years
Other
- Personal statement outlining reasons for applying and relevant experience
- Availability for a Teams interview in the weeks of 16 and 23 November 2026, with a presentation
- Availability to start induction with VHG on 1 March 2027 and at the university on 9 March 2027
- Availability to attend all university days weekly from 9 March 2027
- Flexibility to work out-of-hours appointments as service needs require
Nice to have
- Experience of telephone working
What's offered
- Flexible working options
- Mentoring, secondments and management training
- Regular clinical CPD webinars and quality supervision
- Wellbeing support and a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
- Possible opportunity to apply for a permanent post after qualifying
- Essential equipment provided
- Comprehensive benefits package, with details on the careers site
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