Band 6 Trainee High Intensity Therapist

H&F NHS Talking Therapies are offering several places on the London-wide NHS Talking Therapies for trainee Cognitive-Behavioural Therapists. This role will involve working with the adult population. As a Band 6 Trainee High Intensity Therapist, you will have the opportunity to gain training and experience in delivering cognitive behavioural therapy.

The post is offered at NHS Band 6 starting salary, plus 20% Inner London weighting. The salary range is £47,951 to £56,863 a year.

The programme involves three days working within H&F NHS Talking Therapies and two days of university-based teaching at Royal Holloway University. Trainees will normally work at least two days in the office, including one evening clinic (12pm-8pm, Monday to Thursday), with opportunities to apply their learning in clinical practice.

Responsibilities:

• Work within H&F NHS Talking Therapies, providing cognitive behavioural therapy to adults
• Participate in university-based teaching at Royal Holloway University
• Develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Manage own caseload and time
• Write clear reports and letters to referrers

Requirements:

• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level: nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy, or within a psychological therapy
• Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate
• Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

Benefits:

• 20% Inner London weighting
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive line management and a buddy system to meet the needs and maximise the learning experience of each trainee

Interview date: 1 December 2026 (via MS Teams)