High Intensity CBT Therapist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oxfordshire is seeking a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. The role involves delivering high-quality CBT, formulating therapy programs, and providing supervision. The Trust offers excellent career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health First Aider

Staff accommodation

Career progression opportunities

Tailored learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality CBT.
• Commitment to CPD and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Formulating and evaluating therapy programs for clients.
• Providing specialist advice and consultation across agencies.
• Supervising staff involved in psychological services.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Client Assessment

Supervision

Education

BABCP Accreditation

Job description

Are you a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist looking for a role in north Oxfordshire?

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking a CBT Therapist. We seek someone with CBT experience who is committed to delivering high-quality CBT and developing through regular supervision, CPD, and a range of training opportunities to support career progression.

We are part of the national Talking Therapies services, providing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychological interventions via a stepped care model to individuals in the community with common mental health issues.

Our links with the Oxford Centre for Psychological Health include the Oxford Centre for Cognitive Therapy (OCTC) and the Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training, hosted by the Trust. We promote innovation and research, collaborating with the Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire NHS Talking Therapies Collaboration, University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry, and Department of Experimental Psychology.

To support our expansion, we have developed pathways for working with patients experiencing anxiety and/or depression, including those with long-term physical health conditions such as cardiac disease. Our employment support services have been recognized by the Department of Works and Pensions and ERSA.

Role Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Formulating, implementing, and evaluating therapy programs for complex problems presented by clients.
2. Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for client assessment and treatment in line with the service.
3. Providing specialist advice and consultation to other professionals, individuals, groups, and committees across various agencies.
4. Providing supervision to staff involved in psychological services, including day supervision.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset.

Services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes, aiming to provide care close to home.

Our vision is that everyone receives: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”.

Our values are: “Caring, safe, and excellent”.

Benefits include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored learning and development
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS discounts across various shops, restaurants, and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health First Aider
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups via our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Contact for further details or informal visits:

Name: Liam Cuttell, Team Manager, NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

If you have questions or want to learn more about the services and role, please contact Liam Cuttell, Sarah Merritt, or Kim McMaster.

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we value experience, aptitude, motivation, and shared values. If you don’t meet all the role requirements but are excited about this opportunity, please get in touch. We are happy to discuss the role further before you apply.