Trainee High Intensity Therapist
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,957.00 to £50,387.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £41957.00 - £50387.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bracknell, RG12 2UT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9371-26-0314 |
Summary
The must haves for this role: Relevant Honours Degree (e.g. psychology, mental health, etc.) graded at 2.2 or above Core profession as defined by the BABCP. Please Professions List BABCP for a list of core professions and parts of KSA for identified professions. Please see: Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (babcp.com) OR Two years post-qualification experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (from date on certificate) (E) AND Ability to be able to complete the relevant sections of KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes) portfolio prior to entry onto the programme Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (babcp.com) OR A relevant professional background and experience which meets the KSA criteria (see declaration on application form)Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (babcp.com)AND ability to be able to complete a full KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes) portfolio prior to entry onto the programme. 3. Demonstrable experience of working with clients suffering with common mental health problems Working pattern + Service operating hours: Monday to Thursday 8am 8pm and Friday 8am 5pm.You will work 3 days a week in the service. Upon qualification 1 of your working days will be a late shift (12-8pm). If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we invite you apply today! We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different experiences or those who speak additional languages fluently. Work base: This post is for positions within EAST and WEST Berkshire. For EAST Berkshire your work base will be in either Bracknell, Maidenhead or Slough. For WEST Berkshire your work base will be in Newbury, Reading or Wokingham. Please let us know in your supporting statement which would be your preferred location. Before making your application, please read the further information sheet attached , this includes updated information on KSA requirements. Previous applicants need not apply. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Rachael Hedges on 0300 365 2000 or email:rachael.hedges@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.