<div><h3>Position</h3><p>Trainee High Intensity Therapist</p><p>The role involves delivering high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) while completing a postgraduate diploma and gaining accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Working within Northumberland, therapies will be delivered digitally and in community settings.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Deliver high intensity CBT to clients with common mental health difficulties.</li><li>Complete the Post Graduate Diploma in CBT programme at Newcastle University and apply for BABCP accreditation.</li><li>Manage a high volume caseload within a performance‑managed service, working independently while maintaining clinical supervision.</li><li>Deliver therapy digitally and face‑to‑face within community settings.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications & Experience</h3><ul><li>Graduate or postgraduate level qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling, or psychological therapy.</li><li>Basic knowledge of CBT and biopsychosocial models of anxiety and depression.</li><li>Experience working in a high volume, performance‑managed service and managing own caseload.</li><li>Evidence of knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) as outlined on the BABCP website.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary with annual review (AfC Band 6, £39,959 - £48,117 per annum)</li><li>27 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with length of service</li><li>Enhanced occupational sick pay</li><li>Workplace pension scheme</li><li>Family‑friendly and flexible working arrangements</li><li>Wellbeing offer including EAP, virtual GP service and resources</li><li>Life assurance and free will writing service</li><li>Blue Light Card and charity workers discounts</li><li>Access to Tickets for Good</li></ul><h3>Professional Development</h3><p>After qualification, trainees will have access to secondary high intensity modalities (Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Couples Therapy for Depression, EMDR) and the opportunity to become a supervisor and attend the LTC course.</p><h3>EEO Statement</h3><p>We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.</p><h3>Contact</h3><p>Northumberland NHS Talking Therapies Service<br/>0300 30 30 700<br/>Jill Mitchell or Leanne Bowman – lbowman@tmnorthumberland.org.uk</p></div>