Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist-Fixed term Mat Cover 12 months

Bromley Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Discount gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Discount electronics

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Bromley Healthcare, a community NHS provider, is recruiting a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover at Band 7. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with one late clinic per week (12:00–20:00) and requires high-intensity CBT delivery within Talking Therapies.

The post involves working with diverse clients with anxiety/depression, using interpreters when needed and committing to equal opportunities. NHS experience and current banding apply.

Qualifications

• Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) or equivalent
• Accreditable with the BABCP

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service
• Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions
• Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold standards of practice

Skills

Communication

Therapeutic relationship

Time management

Caseload management

Accredited professional body

Education

IAPT Higher Diploma

BABCP accreditation

Tools

Interpreters

Job description

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist-Fixed term Mat Cover 12 months

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Psychological Therapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Mat leave cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (One of these days to include a late clinic : 12.00 to 8.00 pm) Job ref 848-BHC-294-26

Site Beckenham Beacon Town Beckenham Salary £55,524 - £62,652 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 10/11/2026

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Job overview

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Mat Cover 12 months

(One of these days to include a late clinic : 12.00 to 8.00 pm)

This is an opportunity to join an established Talking Therapies service.

We are seeking to recruit Band 7 CBT qualified therapists. We will accept applications from those who meet the essential criteria as per job description.

This is a 12-month fixed term post to cover maternity leave at 37.5 hours per week with an expectation of some out-of-hours/evening working.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity cognitive behavioural interventions.

The post holder will work with clients who have a range of complex anxiety and depression-related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

Working for our organisation

Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley? To find out what its like to work for Bromley Healthcare please view our videos on YouTube, search for Bromley Healthcare.

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults.Being born from NHS Bromley’s community provider unit we have been providing community services to the people of Bromley for many years and we have a wealth of experience.

Salary is dependant on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service
• Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions
• Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department’s referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
• Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.

Professional

• Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. BPS, UKCP, BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
• Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
• Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other psychological therapies.
• Further information about the position and the main responsibilities is contained within the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualification

• Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) or equivalent
• Accreditable with the BABCP

Experience

• Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required
• Relevant experience in primary care treating anxiety and depression
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes

Skills

• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation

Knowledge

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it presents in primary care
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding/protection issues and the relevant legislation

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel .

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part-time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a three-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

• Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.
• When providing employment reference details, please ensure you provide accurate work-related email addresses so references can be promptly sought when progressing your application. Your referees must be individuals known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
• All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
• The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.
• Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.