West London NHS Talking Therapies are delighted to offer several trainee places on the London-wide NHS Talking Therapies CBT training programme, starting in Autumn 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to train within supportive, specialist services while working towards becoming a qualified and BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
West London NHS Talking Therapies comprise of:
* Ealing Talking Therapies
* Hammersmith & Fulham Talking Therapies
* Hounslow Talking Therapies
Together, our services support a wide and diverse population, providing evidence-based CBT interventions that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. More information about each service is available in the documents section of the advert.
Why Train with us?
We pride ourselves on offering a warm, inclusive, and close-knit training environment, designed to help trainees thrive both personally and professionally. Our services have an excellent track record of successfully supporting CBT trainees through qualification, with many securing qualified CBT therapist posts following training. You will receive:
* Supervision from highly experienced CBT therapists, including EDI champions
* A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing throughout the training programme
Training at one of our Talking Therapies services offers more than qualification it provides the opportunity to develop the competencies and confidence.
Main duties of the job
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ
How to apply
Please carefully read the attached document titled "How to apply for CBT training 2026", which provides full details on the application process.
* Applications open: 9:00am on 24 April 2026
Applications cannot be submitted before the opening date.
Please note: Applicants may apply to a maximum of two services (one first-choice and one second-choice).
As this is London wide recruitment process, there is a centralised application process between NHS Talking therapy services (previously IAPT) and Royal Holloway and King's College London.
Applications should not be submitted through NHS Jobs. You must submit your application through the King's website on CBT PGDip programme overview | School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences | King's College London
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Experience
* A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy OR Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP.
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.
£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inclusive of 15% HCAS
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