Overview
Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist (Ref:0072ZB). The role is based at our Kent NHS Talking Therapies service. We will train practitioners to deliver evidence based psychological therapy on a one year full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Intervention (CBT) at Canterbury Christ Church University starting in January 2026.
Responsibilities
* In partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University, recruit up to 7 Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapists to join WithYou's Kent NHS Talking Therapies.
* Provide an NHS funded Postgraduate Diploma course which will give you the skills to assess and deliver NICE recommended CBT interventions in community settings, for people suffering with symptoms of anxiety and depression.
* Be part of a supportive team of highly experienced practitioners and leaders, with Continuing Professional Development (CPD), weekly 1-2-1 supervision, group supervision and reflective practice.
* Attend weekly supervision and participate in reflective practice as part of professional development.
* Interviews will be held virtually on 14th and 15th October 2025. Successful candidates will need to start employment by 26th January 2026, subject to satisfactory checks.
* This is a permanent and full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, dependent on successfully passing the Postgraduate Diploma.
* The position will be hybrid; you will be able to work from home but must be able to attend Canterbury Christ Church University in person throughout the course (usually Monday and Tuesday) and attend a weekly in-person clinic as required by the line manager.
* Information sharing: by applying you consent to share application information between our organisation and Canterbury Christ Church University as the education partner.
Details
* Date posted: 02 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £35,500 per year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: oc-1756716130-HP256
* Job locations: Faversham, ME13 8GD
Job Description
Job responsibilities Do you have at least 2 years full time experience working in mental health and have great interpersonal skills that you want to develop while becoming a therapist? We offer CPD, supervision and reflective practice. The NHS funded Postgraduate Diploma will give you the skills to assess and deliver NICE recommended CBT interventions in community settings for anxiety and depression. Interviews virtual on 14th and 15th October 2025. Start by 26th January 2026, subject to checks. This is a permanent full-time role (37.5 hours/week) and hybrid, with in-person attendance required at Canterbury Christ Church University. In-person weekly clinic required as arranged by line manager. Information sharing with Canterbury Christ Church University as education partner.
Qualifications
Essential
* In order to apply, you will require a professional qualification recognised as a Core Profession by BABCP (e.g., Mental Health Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or an accredited Counselling qualification).
* If successful, you will be required to provide 3 years of references and, where applicable, undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Experience
* If you do not have a Core Profession, you must demonstrate, through the BABCP Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) application, that you have the required core training and competence for delivering psychological therapy within an ethical framework. Evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level is needed. Likely 2 years full-time experience in the Mental Health sector. KSA submissions must be completed by October 2025 interview dates; any offer will depend on successful completion of this application.
Other
Visa requirements: Roles are funded by Health Education England for home fees; UK passport or settled status is required. Right to work in the UK without time limits and eligible for Home Fees status are necessary to access the training.
DE&I
WeAreWithYou is committed to an inclusive culture. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide support, including a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and for candidates with a disability who meet essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments available on request.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
* Auto-enrollment into pension
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Flexible working and wellbeing resources
* Refer a Friend scheme with a £500 bonus for successful referrals (subject to probation)
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