Overview
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest providers of Talking Therapies services in the country. We are currently seeking to recruit our next cohort of CBT Trainees, who will qualify within one year and go on to join our service in substantive roles.
This is a particularly positive time to join us, following contract renewal, as the service moves to a data‑led, place‑based model, taking provision closer to the local population that it serves while developing an already broad portfolio of clinical specialisms, including perinatal, trauma and long‑term conditions. Recent innovations have included the implementation of SilverCloud, a self‑referral Chat‑bot and the production of a short film for new fathers.
Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies is research active and is working closely with the University of East Anglia, a UK Top 25 university (Complete University Guide 2025). Our current training provider for this course is University of Hertfordshire. We are also working with local acute healthcare providers to this end, embedding our therapeutic staff within wider systems of health. The service has excellent access to ongoing training and specialist supervision.
We are committed to quality through external scrutiny and have recently joined the Accreditation Programme for Psychological Therapies (APPTS), part of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, College Centre for Quality Improvement assurance programme. As a Trainee CBT Therapist you will be working within the Norfolk and Waveney NHS Talking Therapies service, contributing to improving people's wellbeing and mental health.
Training and Development
In this role you will undertake postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at Master’s level, integrating academic learning with clinical practice. As a trainee you will apply CBT principles in your day‑to‑day work with patients experiencing common mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, depression and post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You will carry out clinical assessments and deliver evidence‑based, NICE‑compliant CBT interventions, working with individuals from the local community. You will be closely supported through regular clinical supervision, structured line management and guidance from experienced practitioners both in the field and in your academic setting to support both clinical development and professional growth.
Upon successful completion of your training and accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), you will progress to a qualified CBT therapist role, taking on a full clinical caseload. This will include delivering a set number of therapy sessions per week (clinical contact hours) in line with national service requirements and working towards achieving key performance indicators, supported by supervisors and clinical team leaders.
Community Impact
* Our vision for Norfolk and Waveney is to improve the lives of the 210,000 people who suffer with anxiety and depression, promoting sustained recovery and wellbeing in line with Talking Therapies Manual.
* Together with partners we will reduce the differentials in access, treatment and outcomes from Talking Therapies that those who experience inequalities face in our communities.
* Our approach brings together VCSE and statutory organisations at system, place and community levels, aligning physical health and mental health pathways with networks of social and community support.
Benefits
Staff are eligible for generous annual leave, starting at 27 days per year, NHS pension and access to various Trust benefits.
Trust Values
* We are aTeam: We build strong relationships within and across teams and work closely with service users, carers and families.
* We are Accountable: We are answerable for our actions, behaviour and performance and take pride in our work.
* We Learn and Improve: We take every opportunity to learn and improve and provide feedback which is helpful, sincere and genuine.
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