Job overview

This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) Programme. The post-holder will work within the talking therapies service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. 

This intensive training post will equip the post – holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of  problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The post- holder will work in the service for part of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme at the Salomons Institute of Canterbury Christ Church University for the other part of the week.

 There is a requirement to work 1 late night (12-8) minimum per week.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities .

Interview dates are likely to be in late October 2025.

Main duties of the job

To attend all university lectures and complete assignments in a timely manner as required to pass the training course.

To deliver effective treatment interventions using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and manage a caseload in line with the stage of training.

To prepare for and attend clinical supervision ensuring effective clinical practice. Supervision is to be attended with both university and service.

To read a full outline of clinical, professional, and general duties of the Trainee High Intensity Therapist role please see the attached job description. 

Working for our organisation

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!