Job summaryAs a Senior Practitioner in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with post qualification experience relevant to the service area, the post-holder is an autonomous clinical practitioner, responsible for their own actions within the context of professional and BABCP guidelines and the overall framework of the Service's objectives and policies.
Main duties of the job- Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based CBT interventions to clients with a range of mental health needs involving the clients' family/informal carers as required.
- Hold substantial responsibility for the provision of expert clinical supervision to High and Low Intensity workers within the Service.
- Provide expert advice and consultation on psychological issues to colleagues within the Service and to other multi-agency professionals including teaching and training and collaborative clinical work.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-agency colleagues working with the client group and take a key role in ensuring that clients are appropriately referred and sign-posted to other services as their needs require.
- Utilise research skills for the ongoing audit of the service, in particular regular outcome measurement and for research, policy and service development within the area served by the Service.
- Have an active role in Clinical Governance to support their own practice and continuing professional development and to promote the maintenance and development of high-quality psychological care within the Service.
About usCome and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicationsPlease be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.DetailsDate posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-LBG-26-8175987
Job locations: 2-3 Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2LL
Stafford
ST16 2LL
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesAs a Senior Practitioner in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with post qualification experience relevant to the service area, the post-holder is an autonomous clinical practitioner, responsible for their own actions within the context of professional and BABCP guidelines and the overall framework of the Services objectives and policies.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- PgDip in CBT or equivalent
- BABCP accreditation / membership
- HIT Supervision training
Desirable- Masters level studies relating to CBT
- Training in additional modality
ExperienceEssential- 2 years experience as QCBT therapist
- Teaching CBT to post-graduate levels
- Supervision of other therapists
- Experience of teaching on PgDip
Desirable- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency health setting
- Experience of working with more than one model of psychological therapy
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: 2-3 Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2LL
Stafford
ST16 2LL
United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:
PA to Clinical Director for Talking Therapies SSoT
Lizz Burton
lizz.burton@mpft.nhs.uk
01785301035