Trainee Psychological Therapist - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity for six Trainee Psychological (Cognitive-Behavioural) Therapists to join Berkshire CAMHS Getting Help Services through the NHS England-funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programme. One post is available in each

Berkshire locality

West Berkshire (non-HCAS), Reading (HCAS), Wokingham (HCAS), Bracknell (HCAS), Windsor & Maidenhead (HCAS), and Slough (HCAS).Each positionis a 12-month fixed term training post.

Successful candidates will deliver cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to young people and families under supervision while completing a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at the University of Reading. On successful completion, trainees will be eligible to apply for BABCP accreditation and qualified CBT Therapist roles.

Please also note that applicants who have completedpreviousHealth Education England-funded training (e.g. CWP or EMHP training) are not eligible to undertake CBT training until two full years have passed since theirprevioustraining exam board date. Evidence of this will berequiredbefore interview.

Please only apply if you either hold a BABCP-recognised core profession with a minimum of two years’ post-qualifyingexperience, orhave successfully completed an accredited low-intensity training programme, with your certificate dated no later than 31 January 2025.

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Clinical Assessments

Under supervision, work towards independently carrying out comprehensivepsychological therapy assessments, utilising National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)recommendations.

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Treatment Planning

Under supervision, and in collaboration with service users and their families and carers, formulate personalised evidence-based CBT treatment plans, in line with level of completed training.

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Individual and Group Therapy

Under supervision, work towards independently conducting individual and/or group therapy sessions using CBT approaches,utilisingand tailoring interventions to address a range of mental health concerns.

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Supervision and Training

Participatein a structured training programme, and activelyparticipatein supervision sessions,to ensurehigh-qualityclinical practice, incorporating feedback into clinical practice to improve effectiveness.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at

Berkshire Healthcare are

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

The “must haves” for this role

• Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined byBABCPORpostgraduate qualification andcurrentprofessional registration (with either BABCP or

BPS)inone of the following

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP);Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or ClinicalAssociate in Psychology(CAP)ANDa completedBABCPKSA portfolio

• Abilityto complete the academic components of thepost-graduate trainingcourse andacommitmentto the full training program and role
• Acar driver with a full licence and access to a car for work purposes
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity todemonstrateto us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility,equityand confidence for applicants. However,it’simportant that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should beevidencedwithin your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026