CBT Therapist

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and motivated CBT Therapist to join us at our Redcar Community AMH team.

The post would suit an enthusiastic CBT Therapist valuing the opportunity to work collaboratively with members of a well-established multi-disciplinary team. A key part of this role will be using clinical leadership skills to embed formulations, psychological understanding, and psychosocial interventions in everyday practice.

The post holder will work across the treatment & intervention team and the community hub delivering effective, safe, and compassionate care. As a service, we are keen to support and invest in the ongoing development of our Psychology Professionals through CPD opportunities.

As a service we are responsive to the wellbeing of our psychology team and place a strong emphasis on self-care and supporting one another. This means there are clear job plans and people are encouraged to maintain a work/ life balance. We pride ourselves in building a positive working atmosphere and opportunities for development.

Main duties of the job

The main duty of the role is to provide psychological interventions to our patient base using an evidence based recognised technique.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit

About us

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of its employees. The Trust Employee Psychology Service provides support to help employees recover from, and develop resilience to, work-related stress and associated anxiety/depression.

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

346-TSA-057-26-B

Job locations

Foxrush House

Kirkleathem Business Park

Redcar & Cleveland

TS10 5RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Practitioner or First Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) BABCP Registration Number different regulatory body please seek advice from Chief Psychological Professions Officer) OR A Knowledge Skills Attitude (KSA) equivalence portfolio approved by BABCP as part of your Accreditation as Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Be able to provide evidence of KSA Approval from HEI or BABCP
• AND A qualification that leads to registration with a professional regulatory body (HCPC, GMC, NMC or Social Work England) AND current registration with this professional regulatory body. (If a different regulatory body please seek advice from Chief Psychological Professions Officer)
• OR A Knowledge Skills Attitude (KSA) equivalence portfolio approved by BABCP as part of your Accreditation as Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Be able to provide evidence of KSA Approval from HEI or BABCP
• AND Experience Delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (. those for whom English is not their first language)
• Experience of Working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Assessing and managing risk of self harm/ suicide

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities
• Clinical governance
• Legislation in relation to the client group and mental health

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Essential

• Risk assessment and management in the area of practice or willingness to ensure that these skills hare developed within the first 12 months of the post.
• Can demonstrate competencies in one or more specialist practice/willing to partake in training course to develop competencies in one specialist practice for SMHP
• Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
• Experience of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake responsibilities to coordinate care where appropriate. (Training period to be agreed on taking up the post)
• Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self management and use of the clinical supervision process
• The Trust's Quality Improvement System, risk assessment and risk management, clinical governance and audit and research methodology.
• Undertake multiagency working and liaisewith multiple systems
• Utilise objective measures competently
• Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours
• Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work
• Use approved breakaway techniques
• Demonstrate effective keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience of CBT provision in complex cases
• Delivering clinical supervision
• Delivering Staff training