Overview
We are recruiting for clinicians who are ready to embark on a new and exciting role as trainee CBT Therapists within CAMHS. This is a great opportunity to receive excellent CBT training whilst putting new skills into practice within a clinical team with robust supervision. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been successfully involved in the CYP-IAPT (Children and Young People\'s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) programme since the start in 2011.
The successful candidate will be working as Senior Mental Health Practitioner within one of the CAMHS community teams for the duration of the one year course and would split their time between training and carrying out clinical work. 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. 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.
Responsibilities
* To work within an appropriate mental health setting(s) alongside other professions and agencies including within multi-disciplinary teams and specialised clinical settings.
* To carry out complex psychological assessments sensitively and independently with a broad range of client groups including individual psychometric testing sessions.
* To formulate the nature, causes and maintaining factors of highly distressing psychological difficulties and presentations informed by relevant models and literature; communicate such formulations professionally to clients, relatives, carers and other healthcare professionals.
* To plan and implement individualised, formulation-driven psychological interventions, or programmes, and to evaluate their impact.
* To plan and deliver group sessions for clients, their carers or staff groups.
* To provide advice and support for carers and other professionals.
* To network and consult with external agencies such as social services and voluntary sectors to facilitate interventions at multiple levels.
About Us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people\'s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team". Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent".
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
* Date posted: 24 September 2025
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum | Pro rata
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 1 year
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: Temple House, Temple Court, Keynsham, BS31 1HA
Requirements and Qualifications
* To apply: meet the criteria for CBT training and have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas (Core Profession).
* Must have completed a Level 2 BABCP-accredited course as part of the role; provisionally credentialed as a CBT therapist upon completion.
* If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio and may need to prepare additional sections ahead of the start of the course (references etc.).
* If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training, you must have at least 2 years of experience between the exam board of your previous training and the start date of any high-intensity training.
* Must be willing to travel to Reading for training and have own transport; clinical base will be in Salisbury with travel around the county.
Additional information
* The course is not optional; there will be a joint interview process with the University of Reading. Roles depend on meeting all course requirements.
* Fixed term roles require a 9-day break in service for applicants (including internal NHS staff).
* Applicants must not be currently studying elsewhere that will not be completed by start date; no duplicate awards from another institution.
* All applicants must be available to start in February 2025.
Job Type & Compliance
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS check will be required.
* Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Oxford Health NHS Trust, Temple House, Temple Court, Keynsham, BS31 1HA. Website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
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