CBT Trainee Role with Sponsorship in Sussex | Launch Your Therapy Career, Apply Now

Location
United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
37,338 to 44,962 per year

About Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
They’re not just offering a job. They’re shaping careers and strengthening communities. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers NHS Talking Therapies across Sussex, supporting people through life’s mental health challenges with evidence-based care. Whether it’s Health in Mind in East Sussex or Brighton & Hove Wellbeing Service, their teams work at the heart of primary care, helping people rediscover stability and confidence.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Sponsorship available for eligible applicants
• Fully funded Postgraduate Diploma while you earn and train
• Blended learning and practical experience across university and clinical settings
• Supportive supervision structure to help you thrive in training
• Team culture grounded in care and growth with room for career development

Requirements

• A core profession recognised by BABCP such as nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy, or psychological therapy
• OR evidence of meeting BABCP KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes) requirements
• Experience working in mental health services
• Clear, professional written communication skills
• Good grasp of anxiety and depression in a primary care context
• Awareness of how work and mental health intersect
• Knowledge of medications commonly used for depression and anxiety
• A passion for evidence-based therapies and making a real difference

Salary Details

Annual pay starts at £37,338 and can rise to £44,962 depending on experience. This includes full-time university attendance 2.5 days a week and practical delivery of therapy in a clinical setting.

About the Role

Looking to step into a meaningful career where you can make a difference from day one? This CBT Trainee role blends hands-on therapy delivery with a fully funded place on a one-year PG Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Therapies. While you’re in training, you’ll be part of Sussex Partnership’s NHS Talking Therapies services, working face-to-face with clients, delivering CBT interventions, and learning from expert supervisors and tutors.

They’ll support you to grow, give you space to learn, and place you right where your skills can start to matter. If you’re ready for career growth in a supportive work environment, this could be the step that defines your path.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver CBT interventions to clients referred to NHS Talking Therapies
• Conduct assessments that inform personalised therapy plans
• Attend university-based training 2.5 days per week during term time
• Collaborate with supervisors and teams to deliver effective therapy
• Maintain accurate records and uphold clinical standards
• Contribute to service outcomes and uphold ethical practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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 further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to inclusion and equality. They welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Sussex, United Kingdom
• Contact: Available through NHS Jobs Portal

Reference Number
CBT2025-SPFT

How To Apply
Don’t wait on this one. Applications close 25 May 2025. If you’re looking for a hands-on start in CBT with real training and real purpose, apply now and take your first step into a lasting therapy career.