Job summary
- Main area
- Trainee High Intensity PCE-CfD Counselling Therapist (Band 6)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term - Permanent after successful completion of training course.)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-NLTT-0161
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Centenary Clinic
- Town
- Rotherham
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Trainee PCE-CfD Counsellors - Doncaster, Scunthorpe and Rotherham
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Trainee NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity Counselling Therapist (Band 6)
NHS Talking Therapies - Training with the University of York St John
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative individual to join RDASH Talking Therapies. We have 4 positions available within NHS Talking Therapies service within the Rotherham, Doncaster and Scunthorpe areas.
As a trainee High Intensity Counselling for Depression Therapist you will gain the opportunity to learn and work alongside team highly skilled and diverse therapists.
- We are proud of the high quality of service we offer to our community
- You will be joining our highly motivated and skilled team
Please note that this is not a remote only post and you will be required to have a minimum of 2 days face-to-face clinics when training and a minimum of 3 face-to-face days clinic when qualified.
There will be a joint service and University of York St John interview on the week commencing 11th August 2025.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will provide High Intensity Counselling for Depression interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training which commences in October 2025 in collaboration with the University of York St John. The post is full time 37.5 hours.
The training will introduce you to the core concepts of the PCE-CfD approach and its application within IAPT. The 5 day training includes opportunities to practice relevant skills within the training group. This will be followed by a period of supervised clinical work. There will be a 1 year post attendance on the course where assessment recordings must be submitted.
On successful completion of the course you will be expected to work towards and maintain full accreditation with the BABCP.
This role is fixed term for 12 months, which will become a permanent band 7 High intensity Counselling post on successful completion of the course.
Please note that this is not a remote only post and you will be required to have a minimum of 2 days face-to-face clinics when training and a minimum of 3 face-to-face days clinic when qualified.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma in humanistic or person centred counselling or psychotherapy.
- A minimum two-year post-graduate (or equivalent) qualification in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Counselling Psychology, comprising no less than 450 hours programme contact AND no less than 450 hours supervised counselling or psychotherapy practice (including hours gained after core training).
- One or more NHS Talking Therapies specified counselling or psychotherapy accreditations (as detailed in the NHS Talking Therapies Manual)
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of successful completion of training in one or more of the following specialist trainings in NICErecommended time limited psychological therapies for depression, with the required training and individual accreditation to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapies Manual
- Evidence of post qualification training in clinical supervision
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 2 year post qualifying experience to providing brief counselling to clients with common mental health problems, particularly depression
Desirable criteria
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists in organisational settings
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Logan
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000215108
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