Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care provider in Wigan is seeking a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join their multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will provide CBT to children and young people with various mental health difficulties, working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. Accredited with the BABCP and experienced in handling complex cases is essential. Benefits include generous leave, an excellent pension, and a wellbeing program.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Current accreditation with the BABCP.
• Experience working with clients presenting complex relational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals with mental health difficulties.
• Work in collaboration with other professionals.
• Conduct assessments and therapy for service users.

Skills

Accredited CBT therapist

Working with complex relational needs

Job description

Overview

GMMH Health and Wigan CAMHS are looking to recruit a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team, which implements a stepped-care model of care to children and Young people across the Wigan footprint. We are seeking an accredited CBT therapist to work within the wider mental health team alongside other psychological professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to those presenting with common mental health difficulties of varying complexity, for which CBT has been demonstrated to be clinically effective.
• Work closely with other professionals and contribute to the wider formulation and understanding of presenting distress, including attending multi-professional meetings to share formulations, intervention plans and progress.
• The post holder will primarily provide Cognitive Behavioural assessment, formulation and therapy to service users with complex mental health needs and to provide services that meet the agreed service priorities consonant with practitioner experience and expertise.
• In conjunction with other psychological therapists working within the service, contribute as appropriate to the provision of individual and group CBT-based interventions.
• This job description recognises the need to ensure appropriate supervision and professional development as a core theme.
• The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users and their carers.
• The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Current accreditation with the BABCP and evidence of working with clients presenting with complex relational needs.

Values and Practice

The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery, including promoting safe practice, valuing the aims of service users, working in partnership and offering meaningful choice, being optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change, and valuing social inclusion.

Employment and Conditions

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. The Trust mandates enrollment in the DBS Update Service for roles requiring a DBS; enrolment is for a fee of £16 per year.

Sponsorship, AI Disclosure, and Diversity

We are an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. The Home Office changes from 22/07/2025 may impact the health and care sector.

We are committed to diversity and removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, such as BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. We welcome applicants with direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services, whether as a service user or a carer. We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate salary on appointment.

About GMMH

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 staff, delivering services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond, including Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts