Band 7 High Intensity CBT Therapist - Swindon

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified High Intensity Therapist to join their expanding Swindon Talking Therapies Service. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining on-site and remote work. Responsibilities include providing psychological assessments and therapy for anxiety and depression, as well as supervising team members. Candidates should hold the NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Diploma and BABCP accreditation. The position emphasizes professional development and team wellbeing, with regular training opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Regular team social events

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Accredited with the BABCP.
• Experience in providing therapy for anxiety and depression.
• Ability to provide professional supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological therapy service for anxiety and depression.
• Conduct psychological assessments and therapy.
• Supervise other team members.

Skills

High Intensity CBT

Psychological assessment

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Education

NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Postgraduate Diploma

Job description

Job overview

The SwindonTalking Therapies Service is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and qualified High Intensity Therapist to join our dynamic and expanding service to help manage the increasing demand for Step 3 CBT.

We currently operate a hybrid working arrangement, where you will be based in Swindon combined with opportunities for remote working from home.

You will enjoy the benefits of working in AWP,an NHS Trust that is committed to developing highly skilled workforce and actively encourages professional development opportunities. You will be encouraged and supported to participate in additional training and development activities.

SwindonTalking Therapies hosts two team days each year (summer and Christmas). These are opportunities to come together as a team, receive CPD, focus on service development and reflect on the achievements of the year. We place a high value on our staff team and their wellbeing, with regular team social events, a staff book club and a focus of wellbeing throughout the work that we do.

Main duties of the job

• You will provide a qualified specialist psychological therapy service for anxiety and depression to clients from the NHS Talking Therapies service. This involves providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, using the therapy model specified by the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression manual.
• You will also provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team.
• You will need to hold the NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Postgraduate Diploma and be accredited with the BABCP.
• You will be joining the service at an exciting time with expansion across all areas which will open up excellent development opportunities.
• You will receive regular supervision and an extensive programme of CPD opportunities to ensure your continued learning and development.