Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CBT Trainee, as part of the NHS England Workforce, Training and Education (NHSE WT&E) funded Recruit to Train Programme, in partnership with the University of Reading, Charlie Waller Institute. The post-holders will be training on the Children & Young People Mental Health (CYP-MH) CBT Course, which is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). They will be carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service.
These are fixed term posts with this training year funded by NHSE WT&E. After successful completion of the course the fixed term training contract will end however applicants would be encouraged to apply for any vacant posts within the service and will be provided support and advice in job applications.
Responsibilities will include direct clinical work and management of complex and sometimes high risk cases with support of your line manager and clinical supervisor. You will be a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and involved in MDT meetings and broader service developments. You will be expected to liaise with other agencies involved in the care of the children and young people on your caseload, including schools, social care or other community agencies.
Main duties of the job
The role will be suited to applicants that are able to balance a very busy work & study schedule. You will be an employee by service & also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study & perform at this academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically 2 days a week during term (with possibility of extra university days near start) and will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants must be willing to travel to Reading University to attend lectures.
More information about the courses and how the training works can be found via this link https://sites.reading.ac.uk/charlie-waller-institute/training/iapt-training/children-young-people/postgraduate-diploma-in-evidence-based-psychological-treatment-for-children-and-young-people-cbt-route/
The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.
To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession. You can find out whether you have a recognised Core Profession here.
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If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion 4 before interview and, if successful at interview, will need to prepare the other required sections ahead of the start of the course (including obtaining references). Please see theBABCP website for guidance and exemplars.Please send thecompleted criterion toAdmissions-CWI@reading.ac.ukfor the course tutors toreview at least 2 working days before your interview. Please note, failure to do so could mean the interview cannot proceed and that the KSA criterion 4 for those without a core profession is a pre-requisite for an offer.
If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training (e.g., PWP, CWP or EMHP) you must have at least 2 years' experience between the exam board of your previous training (not just coursework completion or a letter from the department) and the start date of any high-intensity training. This is nationally mandated and there are no exceptions; you will be asked to evidence your exam board date (or date of graduation certificate if no evidence of exam board) prior to invite to interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We recommend that you read the details of these rules for this application and if you plan to apply to future trainings https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/mental-health/psychological-professions/nhs-funding-psychological-professions-training-programmes
Please note that when you apply to this role, your details will be shared with the Higher Education Institute (HEI) running the course. The service will usually be the Course Teams main way of contacting you until you have been sent an Offer, and so the Course Team at the HEI may ask for information if it is relevant to deciding course eligibility.If you apply for this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the HEI and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.
North Bedfordshire CAMHS has well-established multidisciplinary services that provide a comprehensive stepped model of care for children, young people and their families across the locality.https://www.elft.nhs.uk/services/north-bedfordshire-camhs
As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where you must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course
Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.
Applicants for this training at Reading University will need to be available to start by February 2nd 2026.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We recommend that you read the details of these rules for this application and if you plan to apply to future trainings https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/mental-health/psychological-professions/nhs-funding-psychological-professions-training-programmes
Please note that when you apply to this role, your details will be shared with the Higher Education Institute (HEI) running the course. The service will usually be the Course Teams main way of contacting you until you have been sent an Offer, and so the Course Team at the HEI may ask for information if it is relevant to deciding course eligibility.If you apply for this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the HEI and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.
North Bedfordshire CAMHS has well-established multidisciplinary services that provide a comprehensive stepped model of care for children, young people and their families across the locality.https://www.elft.nhs.uk/services/north-bedfordshire-camhs
As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where you must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course
Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.
Applicants for this training at Reading University will need to be available to start by February 2nd 2026.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oRMN, OT, SW or equivalent professional qualification
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- oProfessional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
- oTeaching/mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- oPost qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness.
Desirable
- oExperience of using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS
- oExperience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community
- oExperience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- oTo have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list
- oTo be able to function as part of multi disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care.
- oTo have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
- oAbility to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.
- oAbility to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners
- oHave ability to follow policy and make proposal for change
- oUnderstanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
- oMaintain patient records both written and electronic
- oUnderstanding of the legal and social policy issues influencing the work environment.
- oAbility to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties
Desirable
- oTo have knowledge and understanding of the research process
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oRMN, OT, SW or equivalent professional qualification
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- oProfessional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
- oTeaching/mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- oPost qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness.
Desirable
- oExperience of using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS
- oExperience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community
- oExperience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- oTo have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list
- oTo be able to function as part of multi disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care.
- oTo have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
- oAbility to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.
- oAbility to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners
- oHave ability to follow policy and make proposal for change
- oUnderstanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
- oMaintain patient records both written and electronic
- oUnderstanding of the legal and social policy issues influencing the work environment.
- oAbility to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties
Desirable
- oTo have knowledge and understanding of the research process
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
