Talking Therapies High Intensity Cbt Therapist

Cornwall Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Dobwalls; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Hybrid working

Induction and supervision

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to deliver NICE-guided CBT for adults with common mental health issues. The post sits within the Talking Therapies service and offers supervision, development and a supportive team in Cornwall.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional development and a collaborative working pattern with hybrid arrangements to support staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (High Intensity CBT) or equivalent
• BABCP accredited
• Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
• Desirable: HI supervisor training or equivalent
• Desirable: experience providing clinical supervision

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality CBT interventions in line with NICE guidance.
• Work with clients presenting with depression, anxiety disorders and complex presentations.
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, learning and innovation.
• Receive regular clinical and case management supervision.
• Access ongoing professional development opportunities, including specialist training pathways.
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Meet service targets by effective caseload/time management

Skills

Mental health experience

Clinical decision making

Risk assessment

Time management

Education

HI CBT postgraduate diploma

BABCP accredited

CPD commitment

Job description

Job summary

Are you a passionate and accredited CBT Therapist looking to make a real difference to people's lives while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance?

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly NHS Talking Therapies Service is seeking enthusiastic and motivated High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to join our friendly, supportive and innovative service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established team dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological therapies to adults experiencing common mental health difficulties.

As a High Intensity CBT Therapist, you will:

• Deliver high-quality CBT interventions in accordance with NICE guidance.
• Work with clients presenting with depression, anxiety disorders and complex co-morbid presentations.
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, learning and innovation.
• Receive regular clinical and case management supervision.
• Access ongoing professional development opportunities, including specialist training pathways.
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to staff wellbeing

We are committed to providing accessible, inclusive and evidence-based mental health support to our local communities. We are proud of our collaborative culture, commitment to innovation and focus on delivering excellent outcomes for the people we serve.

We welcome applications from candidates who share our values of compassion, respect, inclusivity and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

What We're Looking For

• Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or equivalent BABCP‑accredited training.
• Accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or working towards accreditation where appropriate.
• Significant experience of delivering high intensity CBT interventions for common mental health problems (depression, all anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD) within an NHS or equivalent setting.
• Excellent risk assessment and risk management skills.
• Strong communication, organisational and clinical decision‑making abilities.
• Commitment to recovery‑focused, person‑centred care.

What We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Comprehensive induction and supervision.
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests, including EMDR, Long Term Conditions and service development projects.
• Supportive leadership and a strong team culture.
• Access to NHS pension and employee benefits.
• Career development opportunities within a progressive Talking Therapies service.

Join us and help transform lives through evidence‑based psychological therapy while living and working in one of the UK’s most beautiful locations.

About us

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital‑based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Essential Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or equivalent
• BABCP accredited
• Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this

Desirable

• Successfully completed Talking Therapies HI supervisor training or equivalent
• Formal training in and experience of providing clinical supervision

Skills and Aptitude

• Demonstrate experience of working in mental health settings with clients who present with a range of mental health issues and degrees of complexity in particular anxiety and depression.
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets by management of own caseload and time
• Ability to make judgements involving complex facts or situations, ability to exercise judgement in identifying and assessing complicated events or problems

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Central Cornwall, Boundary Road, Central Cornwall, PL26 8LG, United Kingdom
Contact: Jonathan Prinn, Team Manager – Mid Cornwall, [e-mail], 07795825287
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Contract: Permanent
Band: Band 7 (Agenda for Change)
Reference number: 201-26-325-C