Help transform lives by training in CBT therapy with a leading NHS mental health service.
Location: Ipswich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Type: Full Time
Salary (£): 38,682 – 46,580 per year
About Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
They’re one of the UK’s most respected mental health providers, dedicated to supporting individuals across Norfolk and Suffolk. Their team is known for innovation, compassion, and evidence-based care. Joining them means stepping into a workplace that values your growth as much as your impact. The Suffolk Adult Eating Disorder Service offers a rare chance to train in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through an NHS-funded programme while working directly with adults rebuilding their lives after eating disorders.
Job details
Benefits
- Career Growth: Funded postgraduate training with a guaranteed pathway to a Band 7 CBT Therapist role.
- Specialist Training: Two-year HEE-funded programme in CBT and CBT for Eating Disorders.
- Professional Supervision: Ongoing support from senior CBT Therapists and Clinical Psychologists.
- Supportive Team: Work with clinicians who value collaboration, reflection, and personal development.
- Meaningful Impact: Help people find strength, stability, and self-acceptance.
Requirements
- Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Applied Systemic Theory or equivalent.
- Professional registration in Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology.
- Strong knowledge of mental health practice and clinical interventions.
- Understanding of assessment, screening, and risk management models.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to balance academic and clinical work.
- Desirable: Experience delivering interventions related to your professional background.
Salary Details
The annual salary is £38,682 to £46,580, depending on experience and qualification.
About the Role
This Trainee Psychological Therapist role is part of a two-year journey where you’ll train and work as a CBT practitioner. In your first year, you’ll gain core CBT training through UCL while providing therapy for adults with diverse mental health needs. In your second year, you’ll specialise in CBT for Eating Disorders, gaining deep expertise within a specialist service.
You’ll work four days per week in clinical practice and one day in training. Along the way, you’ll contribute to triage, assessments, reflective sessions, and team discussions that shape better treatment outcomes. This role is ideal for clinicians who want to grow their expertise while making a direct, visible impact on people’s recovery journeys.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver CBT-based psychological interventions under clinical supervision.
- Contribute to assessment and formulation of patient care plans.
- Participate in team discussions to develop collaborative treatment strategies.
- Balance academic assignments and clinical work effectively.
- Promote reflective practice and continuous learning within the service.
- Support individuals with eating disorders through evidence-based therapeutic methods that encourage recovery and resilience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For more details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They’re committed to diversity, fairness, and inclusion. Every applicant is valued for their skills, not their background.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
- Address: Ipswich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Contact: HR Recruitment Office
Reference Number: TPT-IPS-1025
How To Apply:
Ready to grow your career in psychological therapy? Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a fully accredited CBT Therapist.
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