High Intensity CBT Trainee
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Bromley Healthcare CIC High Intensity CBT Trainee
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Trainee - Band 6
£45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
12 months Fixed Term (or 12 months Secondment for eligible BHC employees) - Full-time 37.5 hrs per week
*Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received.*
The training programme consists of working three days per week in the Bromley Talking Therapies service and two days per week undertaking the PG Dip in CBT course at Royal Holloway University of London. There is an expectation from Royal Holloway and Bromley Talking Therapies that successful applicants will stay in their posts and complete the training, which will last till early 2028. Contracts of employment will be at a Band 6 or equivalent and fixed term or secondment for one year whilst training.
Proposed interview date: Late November /Early December.
Main duties of the job
Psychological therapy services across London are now recruiting CBT High Intensity Trainees as part of the NHS Talking Therapies programme. These services deliver evidence-based psychological therapies for people with anxiety and depression.
Are you an experiencedmental health professional or social care worker with a recognised professional qualification working in a mental health setting? Have you considered training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?
Applications are invited from qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychological Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to apply for the one-year full-time Postgraduate Diploma in CBT course based at Royal Holloway University, London.
Applicants without a core mental health profession (such as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or counsellors without UKCP or BACP accreditation) must be able to meet the required KSA process criteria.
Please visit the BABCP website for more information on core professions and the KSA route: https://babcp.com/core-professions/
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
848-BHC-312-26
Job locations
Bromley Talking Therapies/Home/Royal Holloway University
Beckenham/Orpington
Bromley (including Beckenham and Orpington)
BR3 3QL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification attached to the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification attached to the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
Desirable
- Current UK license/Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
- Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting
Qualification
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
Desirable
- Current UK license/Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
- Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Bromley Healthcare CIC
Address
Bromley Talking Therapies/Home/Royal Holloway University
Beckenham/Orpington
Bromley (including Beckenham and Orpington)
BR3 3QL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bromley Healthcare CIC
Address
Bromley Talking Therapies/Home/Royal Holloway University
Beckenham/Orpington
Bromley (including Beckenham and Orpington)
BR3 3QL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior CBT Psychotherapist & HICBT Trainee Lead
Nadia Varnava
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
848-BHC-312-26
Job locations
Bromley Talking Therapies/Home/Royal Holloway University
Beckenham/Orpington
Bromley (including Beckenham and Orpington)
BR3 3QL
United Kingdom
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