CBT Therapist

NHS; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service in Suffolk is seeking a Band 7 therapist to provide high-intensity interventions for adults with anxiety and depression. This role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development. Join a dedicated team committed to improving mental health outcomes.

Benefits

NHS pension

Comprehensive training programmes

Career progression

Starting annual leave of 27 days

Staff physio service

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Primary Care will be advantageous.
• You will receive regular supervision, in-service training, and CPD days.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-intensity interventions to adults with anxiety and depression.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of the service.

Skills

High-intensity interventions

Experience in Primary Care

Education

Accredited with BABCP

Job description

Job summary

The Wellbeing Service is part of the national IAPT programme, aimed at helping people across Suffolk aged 16 and over, who are suffering from mild to moderately severe anxiety and depression.

You will be accredited with BABCP or eligible for and working towards accreditation with the BABCP.

We want patients and staff to recommend our organisation as a place where they would be happy for their friends and family to be treated. You can help us do this by bringing your skills, experience, and commitment to The Wellbeing Service.

The Wellbeing Service is expanding, and we work closely with community colleagues to support people living with Long Term Conditions as well as our core work. We will offer evidence-based psychological treatments to help individuals live well with their condition and strengthen links with key physical health colleagues in our area. Additional training in working with Long Term Conditions will be provided.

Main duties of the job

You will provide high-intensity interventions to a range of adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related problems. You will receive regular supervision, in-service training, and CPD days to ensure your continued learning and development. This is an opportunity to join an established team of Psychological Therapists providing a range of NICE-compliant treatments at Step 3. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience of working in Primary Care will be advantageous. You may be expected to co-facilitate group interventions alongside 1:1 work. We provide training and additional support for group work if needed.

As a Band 7 therapist, you will contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of the service.

The post is based in Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds, depending on your location, with a requirement to work across Suffolk as needed. Treatments are currently delivered digitally/remotely as well as face-to-face in clinical spaces. A hybrid working model (set days at home and in clinics) is expected.

About us

Why work for us? We have challenges but also ambitious aspirations, exciting transformation work, and a dedicated team that cares for its staff.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The area offers a warm community, beautiful coastlines, parks, and excellent amenities, with easy access to London and an international airport.

Benefits

• NHS pension
• Comprehensive training programmes
• Career progression
• Starting annual leave of 27 days, increasing to 33, plus bank holidays
• Staff physio service
• NHS discounts and more

Job details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 246-WSN7188904

Job location: Mariners House, Ipswich, IP1 2GA

Job description

Responsibilities: At NSFT, we pride ourselves on being welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive. We offer ongoing training and a thriving environment.

This vacancy is based in Ipswich, working across Suffolk with a hybrid model of digital and face-to-face interventions. Remote contracts are not available currently.

Interview date: 2 June 2025. You will be contacted via email to book your interview slot. Please check your spam folder regularly.

For more details, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you feel you can make a difference, click APPLY!

Visit our website for more about our Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Emotional Support services: wellbeingnands.co.uk