Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a qualified Band 7 Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to deliver high-quality CBT interventions for young people. The role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve mental health outcomes. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in CAMHS.

Benefits

Weekly pay

NHS Discount Provider

Flexible work options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expertise in anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma.
• Ability to conduct initial assessments and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based CBT interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for young people.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

High Intensity IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) Post-Graduate Diploma (Masters)

BABCP Registration

Specialist mental health knowledge

Experience delivering CBT

Understanding trauma-based interventions

CAMHS experience

Confidence in MDT participation

Education

Registered with the relevant Registration Body

Job description

JobTitle: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) - Band 7

Trust: South London& Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location: LewishamCAMHS, Kaleidoscope, 32 Rushey Green, SE6 4JF

Ward: HorizonTeam

Pay Rates:£26.53 per hour

ShiftPatterns: Mon-Fri 9-5

Why might this job interest you?

South London &Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is proud to offer an exciting opportunity for aqualified and compassionate Band 7 Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join ourdedicated and forward-thinking team.

You will play avital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based CBT interventions tosupport individuals in achieving meaningful and sustained recovery. Youll workwithin a multidisciplinary team committed to improving mental health outcomesfor young people.

This is a fullyon-site position due to the nature of the assessments and interventionsinvolved. Youll have the opportunity to contribute to a highly specialistservice and engage directly with service users and their families in a dynamicand collaborative environment.

Main duties of the job

What you can add:

• Provide evidence-based CBT interventions to a defined caseload of young people, supporting their psychological wellbeing and recovery
• Conduct comprehensive initial assessments to determine clinical needs and develop care plans collaboratively with young people and their families
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT), sharing clinical insights and collaborating with colleagues, offering consultation and guidance to other professionals on psychological interventions and best practices when appropriate
• Participate in the team duty rote approximately twice a month (with flexibility to increase according to service needs)

About us

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• PuttingPeople in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining thebank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weeklypay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light CardNHS Discount Provider
• First choiceof shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is alwayshappy to help -access our support line any time.
• Workingoptions to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility towork the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training anddevelopment opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Exploredifferent wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part ofthe NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such asmember of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinarseries and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals isa flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is toprovide 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. Offeringyou flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us youcan look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placementsacross any of our client Trusts in England.

Job responsibilities

What you'll need:

• High Intensity IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) Post-Graduate Diploma (Masters).
• BABCP Registration
• Specialist mental health and psychological knowledge and skills in relation to moderate to severe anxiety disorders, depression, single and complex trauma.
• Experience delivering CBT and other interventions such as IPT-A, Art Therapy, or trauma-informed approaches
• Understanding of trauma-based interventions and their application in a CAMHS context
• Confidence participating in MDT meetings and contributing to clinical discussions
• CAMHS experience is essential
• EPJS knowledge is desirable

Person Specification

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:

• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.