CBT Therapist

NHS Professionals; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card

Flexible working options

Training & development

On-site parking

Job summary

NHS Professionals seeks an experienced Band 7 CBT/EMDR Therapist for a 3-month placement in Herefordshire/Worcestershire. You will deliver high intensity therapy, assess referrals, and tailor treatment plans for perinatal mental health cases in a hybrid-working model.

Must hold a high intensity qualification and BABCP accreditation, with experience in mental health services and perinatal loss/trauma. Competitive pay and flexible shifts offered.

Qualifications

• Qualification from a high intensity course for adults in the required modality.
• Full BABCP accreditation.
• Proven perinatal loss/trauma experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide High Intensity Therapy in one or more modalities.
• Accept referrals via service protocols.
• Assess patients for suitability of psychological interventions.
• Conduct patient-centred interviews to identify change/recovery goals.
• Formulate and evaluate high intensity treatments.

Skills

High intensity therapy

Perinatal loss/trauma

Mental health services experience

Roth & Pilling competencies

NICE guideline knowledge

Education

High intensity course for adults (CBT/PCE-CfD/IPT/DIT)

BABCP accreditation (Full)

Job description

Job Title: Band 7 CBT and EMDR Therapist

Trust: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Studdert Kennedy House

Ward: Beacon Maternal Mental Health

Pay Rates: £25.71 per hour

Length: 3 Months

Shift Patterns: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 17:00pm, 37.5 hours per week

Are you an experienced CBT or EMDR Therapist ready for your next challenge? Looking to work in a team that truly values your expertise and passion? This is your opportunity to join a welcoming and highly regarded team for a temporary placement opportunity with the added option to work Hybrid!

If you’re passionate and ready to make a real difference—we’d love to hear from you!

In this role, you will:

• You will provide High Intensity Therapy in one or more modalities.
• You will accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
• You will be assessing patients for suitability for psychological interventions.
• You will undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the patient wishes to see change and/or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk.
• You will formulate, implement and evaluate high intensity treatments for patients.

What you’ll need—and be able to provide evidence for:

• Qualification from high intensity course for adults in the modality required by the service, either: - High intensity CBT - High Intensity PCE-CfD - High Intensity IPT - High Intensity DIT.
• Full accreditation with BABCP.
• Proven experience in perinatal loss/trauma.
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services.
• Experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating key competences as outlined in Roth & Pilling competency framework.
• Experience of successfully treating a range of presenting problems with high intensity therapy in line with NICE.

Why Join Us? Enjoy These Fantastic Benefits:

• Be Part of a Caring Community - Join the NHSP community and work alongside a diverse team, caring for patients from all walks of life.
• Weekly Pay - Enjoy the convenience of receiving your wages weekly for greater financial flexibility.
• Blue Light Card - Get access to exclusive NHS discounts and savings.
• Priority Access to Shifts - Get first pick of shifts and placements at your preferred Trust over agency workers.
• 24/7 Support - Our friendly team is always available to assist you with any questions or concerns.
• Flexible Working Options - Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle or opt for fixed-term placements, giving you the work-life balance you need.
• Training & Development - Access ongoing training and development opportunities through the Trust and NHSP’s academy.
• Diverse Work Experience - Explore different wards, keep your skills sharp, and gain invaluable experience.
• NHSP Member Perks - Enjoy access to fun member activities, such as Member of the Month, Member Appreciation Week, exclusive giveaways, webinars, and more!
• Convenient Parking - On-site parking available, with easy access to public transport.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Join us today and enjoy a fulfilling role with excellent benefits! By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England