Job summary
This post is only open to
current employees of the Trust.
Are you a
registered core professional or able to evidence that you can meet the
Knowledge, Skills & Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP & are looking for
a career change, or a chance to develop skills in Psychological Therapies.
We have an
exciting & rewarding opportunity to train to become an Accredited Cognitive
Behavioural Therapist within Herefordshire & Worcestershire NHS Talking
Therapies.
Over the
course of a year you will be supported to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in
Cognitive Behavioural therapy at the University of Birmingham commencing September
2025, this consists of 2 days study at the University & three days supervised
practice with NHS Talking Therapies.
On
successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma you will be eligible to
become accredited with the British Association of Cognitive & Behavioural
Therapists, & you will be offered a permanent Band 7 High Intensity CBT
Therapist post.
Please see
details below on how to apply via the university alongside this application:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy High Intensity PGDip -
University of Birmingham
You will need to apply to Birmingham University by 10th
April 26.
If
shortlisted the academic assessment with the university will be held online on
the morning of Tuesday 9th June 2026.
Interviews will be
held online with the university & Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS
Talking Therapies weeks commencing 22 & 29 June 2026.
Main duties of the job
A typical week will involve attending university two days per week,
learning various disorder specific evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Models. The remainder of your week would require you to hold a small caseload
of patients where you will apply theory to practice under close supervision.
With the opportunity to work within a hybrid model you will take a blended
approach to office/home working as determined by service requirements,
therefore you will be expected to work autonomously and as part of a team. Under supervision you will collaboratively work
with patients in your care to assess and provide psychological interventions
and support individuals to work towards recovery. You will maintain clear and accurate clinical
records and will be supported to embed learning and reflect on practice via
regular supervision. You will be
recording clinical sessions for academic purposes and undertaking academic
assignments. You will be offered regular
opportunity for peer support. Preparation and organisation will form a key
part of your weekly structure.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of
the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of
the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be qualified and registered in one of the appropriate Core Professions (see below as determined by the training body), with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
- Arts Therapists Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered.
- Counselling Accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA), Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals National Counsellor Accreditation Certificate (FDAP NCAC) or National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (previously National Counselling Society) - Accredited Professional Registrant (PNCPS Accred)
- Medicine Psychiatrist or General Practitioner, MBChB or MBBS, and usually PG training with membership of MRCGP, MRCP or MRCPsych.
- Nurse - NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse, or NMC Registered Learning Disability Nurse.
- Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, MSc Occupational Therapy, or Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapists (DipCOT) and HCPC Registered.
- Psychotherapy/ Psychotherapeutic Counselling United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered.
- Social Work Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), MA Social Work, or BA/BSc Hons Social Work. Registered with one of four UK regulators - Social Work England (SWE), Social Care Wales (SCW), Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) *or previously registered with HCPC.
- Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology - Post-graduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology and HCPC Registered as Practitioner Psychologist.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Evidence of maintaining good relationships with both clients and all professionals.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Able to complete academic components of the course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a service with adults who have mild/moderate mental health problems
- Experience of conducting accurate and detailed clinical assessments and management of risk
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstratable knowledge of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based CBT therapy and how it relates to this post
- Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding issues and relevant legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be qualified and registered in one of the appropriate Core Professions (see below as determined by the training body), with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
- Arts Therapists Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered.
- Counselling Accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA), Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals National Counsellor Accreditation Certificate (FDAP NCAC) or National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (previously National Counselling Society) - Accredited Professional Registrant (PNCPS Accred)
- Medicine Psychiatrist or General Practitioner, MBChB or MBBS, and usually PG training with membership of MRCGP, MRCP or MRCPsych.
- Nurse - NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse, or NMC Registered Learning Disability Nurse.
- Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, MSc Occupational Therapy, or Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapists (DipCOT) and HCPC Registered.
- Psychotherapy/ Psychotherapeutic Counselling United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered.
- Social Work Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), MA Social Work, or BA/BSc Hons Social Work. Registered with one of four UK regulators - Social Work England (SWE), Social Care Wales (SCW), Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) *or previously registered with HCPC.
- Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology - Post-graduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology and HCPC Registered as Practitioner Psychologist.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Evidence of maintaining good relationships with both clients and all professionals.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Able to complete academic components of the course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a service with adults who have mild/moderate mental health problems
- Experience of conducting accurate and detailed clinical assessments and management of risk
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstratable knowledge of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based CBT therapy and how it relates to this post
- Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding issues and relevant legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
