Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

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The closing date is 30 September 2026

In an exciting development, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) are seeking to recruit a number of Trainee Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. Postholder will be supported to deliver evidence based psychological treatment to children and young people and their families in one of our established Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Services(CYPMHS) either in South Tyneside, Sunderland or Gateshead.

Successful applicants will gain experience of providing psychological therapies for children and young people using NICE recommended and evidence-based mental health treatments. As a trainee, they will also be expected to attend and complete CBT - PG Diplomain Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (CBT) training at Northumbria University and complete the course within 12 months. This will enable the successful trainee to and gain the skills and knowledge to enable them to deliver High Intensity CBT Interventions.

The training course with the University commence sin January 2027, therefore it is essential that the trainees will be available for employment January 2027.

As part of their training, successful applicants will deliver CBT psychological interventions inone of the children, young people and mental health services. The practitioner swill play a full part in the effective development of the services. Regular supervision is an important aspect of the work of the service and trainees will receive regular supervision.

Applicants willneed to have Professional qualification teaching, nursing, SW,AHP.Counselling or within a psychological therapy.

Experience of working in assessment and treatment to support the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.

Experience of working within the community.

Ability toengage vulnerable and underserved populations.

Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children and young people

Knowledgeofuniversal and specialist childrens mental health service provision.

Ability to workas part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Proven time and caseload management skills.

Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other associated IT packages.

Proven organisational skills.

Hold afull UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Trainees are eligible for training if they have not accessed an CYP-PT funded trainingprogramme within the last 2 years of qualifying

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- There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our work forces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits
- Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care…