About this role
Job summary Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) is advertising employment and training positions in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy via a Post-Graduate Diploma at NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity level.
Successful applicants will train as CBT therapists at the University of Sheffield whilst working as trainee CBT therapists with Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS).
These roles are temporary training positions initially; with progression to permanent offers, subject to the candidates meeting the employment conditions and completing the training. Positions are being recruited to the following organisations:
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS trust Lead Provider for LMWS
Northpoint Wellbeing
Inspire North
Touchstone
You will work with clients who present with a range of common mental health problems at high intensity; step 3 within a stepped care model. Applicants will have a minimum 2 years experience of working with clients with a wide range of mental health conditions. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong desire to help clients with their mental health.
LMWS is committed to ensuring the service reflects the diversity of the population it serves. We are therefore especially keen to receive applications from under-represented communities. This is a core part of our service Vision & Values.
Service interview dates: w/k 29th June 2026
University interviews dates: to be confirmed
Training cohort: October 2026 Cohort
Main duties of the job Please refer to the separate attachment for the specific entry requirements to apply for this training position (Essential and Desirable criteria).
Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
Trainees attend the University of Sheffield twice a week where they are taught the CBT protocols required to treat clients effectively. For the remaining three days a week, trainees are employed to implement the taught CBT protocols with clients through divided time between face-to-face clinics based in Leeds and remote clinics either working from home or from services based in Leeds.
You will be competent and familiar with risk assessment and case management. You will need to be organised with your time management, work towards restrictive deadlines and have resilience in adapting to the changing needs of the service where the client is at the centre of therapeutic decision making.
You will need to commit to the academic and clinical requirements of the course. Progression through the training involves working towards a clinical caseload of 4 clients per day. In addition, this includes completing academic work outside of your clinical working hours such as in your own personal time. This expectation is set by NHSE training curriculum and BABCP requirements. You will be required to record your therapy with clients for the training requirements; and to share the recorded therapy for critique feedback through regular clinical and group supervision. Annual leave dates must be taken outside of university term times.
For questions about the job role please contact:
University of Sheffield: [email protected]
or Rose Towers, Recruitment lead E: [email protected] M:07934 604 789
or Briony Nicholls, Service clinical lead E: briony.bicholls.nhs.net
Please refer to the separate attachment for the specific entry requirements to apply for this training position (Essential and Desirable criteria).
About us For candidates appointed to Leeds Community Healthcare Trust:
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job:
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work:
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the separate attachment for the specific entry requirements to apply for this training position (Essential and Desirable criteria).
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for requirements of the role and all the other attachment documents for this job role.
Service Description for LMWS
The Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) partnership is proud to unite some of Leeds most prominent mental health providers, each bringing extensive expertise and experience in delivering health and wellbeing services. The service aims to truly integrate primary care and psychological therapies alongside a range of third sector partners in order to meet the diverse needs of the people of Leeds.
We are excited to be recruiting for trainee cognitive behavioural therapists to the following employment organisations within LMWS.
https://leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/
https://northpoint.org.uk/
https://www.inspirenorth.co.uk/
https://touchstonesupport.org.uk/
https://leedsmentalwellbeingservice.co.uk/
https://sheffield.ac.uk/clinicalpsychology/programmes/nhs-talking-therapies-anxiety-and-depression/hipi
The role is a fixed term employment post for one year, with places funded by NHS England. These roles are temporary training positions initially; with progression to permanent offers, subject to the candidates meeting the service performance standards and university training.
Recruitment is carried out jointly by the NHS Talking Therapies services and the University of Sheffield. The candidate must be deemed successful by both the LMWS Talking Therapies service and the NHS Talking Therapies University tutor to confirm a place on the university programme and secure a temporary employment post with LMWS.
Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) is advertising employment and training positions in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy via a Post-Graduate Diploma at NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity level.
Person Specification
General Requirements Essential
Please refer to the separate attachment for the specific entry requirements to apply for this training position (Essential and Desirable criteria). Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for requirements of the role and all the other attachment documents for this job role.
Desirable
Please refer to the separate attachment for the specific entry requirements to apply for this training position (Essential and Desirable criteria). Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for requirements of the role and all the other attachment documents for this job role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address LMWS - successful candidates will be placed in allocated employing partner organisations
Leeds
LS11 0DL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)