Consultant Medical Psychotherapist - CBP

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapy in Nottingham. The role involves face-to-face CBT assessments, running a medication clinic, and supervising trainees. Candidates should have MB BS and MRCPsych qualifications, along with excellent clinical skills and experience managing clinical complexity. The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of psychotherapy services.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

External supervision for psychotherapy work

Focus on health and wellbeing of staff

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Desirable qualifications in medical education or clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face CBT assessments and treatment.
• Run a medication clinic for CBT patients.
• Supervise Higher and Core trainees in CBT.

Skills

Excellent knowledge in specialty

Excellent clinical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to manage clinical complexity

Education

MB BS or equivalent

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Medical Psychotherapist - Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapy Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Substantive | 7 PAs | Pending Royal College Approval

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Step 4 Psychotherapy Service as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy. We are recruiting to one of two new part-time Consultant posts (each 7 PAs), developed following retirements and the recognised need to expand our psychotherapy capacity.

The Step 4 service is a specialist outpatient psychotherapy team within the Adult Mental Health Directorate. We accept referrals from primary care (IAPT, GPs), secondary, and some tertiary services.

We welcome applications from candidates with a training major in Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapy. You will join a dynamic, supportive team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

DBS Notice: Applicants are required to pay for their DBS check (£26.40 standard / £54.40 enhanced), deducted from salary over two months. The annual DBS Update Service fee is £16.

Join us in shaping the future of psychotherapy services in Nottinghamshire.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver face-to-face CBT assessments and treatment, supporting team clinicians with complex cases. They may contribute to weekly referral meetings at St Ann's House and monthly CBT meetings, including complex case discussions, business updates, and peer CPD. A monthly business meeting at Nottingham Psychotherapy Unit also includes all psychotherapy teams.

They will run a medication clinic, offering consultation and prescribing for CBT patients referred from primary care. The role includes collaboration with Consultant Psychiatrists and LMHT clinicians to enhance clinical consultation and reflective practice across care pathways.

Opportunities exist to develop care pathways for specific diagnoses where CBT is NICE-recommended, depending on the post holder's interests. They will also supervise Higher and Core trainees in CBT and help expand supervision capacity.

Regular external supervision for psychotherapy work is required and financially supported, currently provided online for Medical Psychotherapists.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Desirable: Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional clinical qualifications. External qualification registered with BPC or UKCP as CBT therapist with BACP /other equivalent for CAT

Eligibility

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others

Desirable: Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead teams
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development

Desirable: Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken