Trainee High Intensity Therapist

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Trainee High Intensity Therapist Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (AfC Band 6) Location: Northumberland - Northumberland NHS Talking Therapies Service About the role We have an exciting opportunity for the position of Trainee High Intensity Therapist which involves the delivery of high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip the post-holder to provide CBT to clients with a range of common mental health difficulties for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. You will work within the Northumberland locality, delivering psychological therapies both digitally and in a range of community settings. Successful applicants will undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at Newcastle University to completion before being awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in CBT. On completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply for accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). This is a permanent post, moving to Band 7 subject to successful completion of the course. About you We are seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who have relevant clinical experience and/or training. For example: you may have a recorded or registered qualification at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling, or psychological therapy. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a high volume, performance-managed service, and manage your own caseload and time. You must have a basic knowledge of CBT and biopsychosocial models of anxiety and depression and how this may present in primary care. We are seeking individuals who are searching for the opportunity to work creatively and expand their knowledge and skills within the provision of psychological services. We accept applications from non-core professionals as long as you can evidence the knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) criteria outlined on the BABCP website. If you are invited for interview, candidates must present their KSA portfolio at this stage of the process and have it completed by the time the training course starts. Why Join us? Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity delivering innovative, life changing mental health support for individuals and communities across the UK. Through our diverse range of services, we help people improve their mental wellbeing, overcome barriers and lead fulfilling lives. Everything we do is people focused. Whether supporting those who access our services or investing in the wellbeing and development of our colleagues, people are at the heart of MHM. Our workforce is the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and values led environment where talented individuals can thrive and make a meaningful difference. Northumberland NHS Talking Therapies Service is part of the national Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme. It is run as a partnership between Mental Health Matters and Sunderland Counselling Service; two local and national providers of psychological therapies with a strong track record of success. We offer free psychological treatment for people aged 16 and over who have a GP in Northumberland. The service has a strong commitment towards continuing professional development, staff well-being, and providing high quality, evidence-based psychological interventions for the people of Northumberland. What we offer

Competitive salaries, with an annual pay review process

27 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays

Enhanced Occupational Sick pay

Access to our workplace pension scheme

Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work life balance

Access to our Wellbeing Offer, including EAP, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources

Life Assurance and Free Will writing service

Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts

Access to Tickets for Good

We offer training opportunities in a secondary High Intensity modality once qualified (Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Couples Therapy for Depression), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the opportunity to trainee as a Supervisor and attend the LTC Course. We are committed to providing an uninterrupted, quality psychological therapies service to the people of Northumberland. All clinicians are currently providing psychological therapy flexibly to suit client need via the telephone, video consultation, and face-to-face appointments. Trainees will have access to regular clinical and caseload management supervision, as well as the opportunity to provide the full range of interventions to meet the requirements of the course. We recognize that managing staff well-being at this time is a priority and we are committed to supporting this, utilising technology to ensure that teams remain connected and in regular communication with one another. How to Apply At Mental Health Matters, we are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring that we appoint people who share our values and are dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete our online application form. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer a number of questions to demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. We encourage you to provide examples that highlight your suitability for the role. For further information about our recruitment and selection processes, please refer to our Candidate Guide. Provisional interview dates: 15th, 16th, 17th July 2026 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe everyone should have access to fair and accessible opportunities, and we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are welcoming and inclusive for all. During the application process, we may ask for some personal information to help us understand how we can make our recruitment practices as fair and accessible as possible. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially and used solely for this purpose. We value the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions that diversity brings and are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves. Interested in Finding Out More? We welcome informal conversations about the role. If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact: Northumberland NHS Talking Therapies service on 0300 30 30 700 Jill ...