Job summary
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An exciting opportunity to join our service on a fixed term 12 month contract as a Recruit to Train (RtT) Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. These are Health Education England (HEE) funded posts in partnership with the University of Derby as part of the strategy to increase access to evidence-based interventions to children and young people with anxiety and/or depression.

You will complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy working specifically with young people and work 3 days in clinical setting as part of your study. All clinical work is supervised (1- 1) by a service supervisor and also a University supervisor (HEI peer supervision).

As part of your training, you will be expected to attend Derby University 2 days per week where they offer a blended approach to learning.

We have 2 posts available to be based within either Telford or Shrewsbury.

There is a non negotiable start date for service induction on 12th January 2026 followed by 2 weeks of university attendance commencing 19th January 2025. You must be able to travel to University of Derby as part of your induction and throughout your training.

This is a fixed term 12 month post.

Main duties of the job
This is a training role within the Children and Young People's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP-IAPT). The post-holder will work within the BeeU (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) providing interventions under supervision whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.

The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using the core principles of CYP-IAPT practice along with evidence based intervention consistent with the course they are attending.

About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-LBG-26-8361212

Job responsibilities

• Provide CBT interventions for children, young people and families under Service and University guidance and supervision
• Carry out comprehensive formulation of needs and develop treatment plans based on negotiated goals and evidence-based interventions
• Adhere to the BABCP code of standards and ethics
• Work with the multi-disciplinary team to review progress towards goals using recommended outcome measures, involving service users and carers

Job description
We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. The post holder will work with young people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. If you have suitable experience/qualifications and an interest in working with young people in a mental health environment and would like to further develop your skills, this could be the post for you.

This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during term (with possibility of extra university days near start) and will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants must be willing to travel to Derby University to attend their lectures.

Applicants would need either a core profession or be able to complete a KSA (submitted directly to University of Derby) with the application.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree. Registered Mental Health Nurse or HCPC registered professional relevant to Children's mental health. Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
Desirable: Experience of working within CAMHS

Experience
Essential: A minimum of 2 years experience of working with children, young people and families with a range of emotional/mental health, behavioural and specific needs (additional health, developmental, offending or substance misuse needs).

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk

Contact
For questions about the job, contact: CBT Lead, Elise Wild, elise.wild@mpft.nhs.uk, 07580403812

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency.