Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist The closing date is 16 December 2025 Step Psychotherapy Services in Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are delighted to offer a part‑time (15hrs per week) opportunity for a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist at Band 8a who holds a core professional qualification. The post will be based in North Nottinghamshire, one day in Mansfield and one day in Newark. You will have current BABCP accreditation, core professional training, experience in secondary care mental health and have undertaken additional post‑registration training in therapeutic interventions such as EMDR, MBCT, ACT or Compassion Focused Therapy. Main duties of the job Provide a highly specialist Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) service within North Nottinghamshire, including Mansfield and Newark, to an all‑age population (over 18). Deliver evidence‑based interventions to service users with severe and enduring mental health problems, utilising advanced theoretical knowledge and detailed CBP assessment and treatment. Supervise and support CBT colleagues and trainees, providing clinical or managerial supervision. Offer advice and consultation to team managers, multidisciplinary team members and carers on psychological needs and issues relevant to services and users. Research clinical practice for audit, policy and service development, and systematically evaluate and develop treatment protocols. Implement teaching and training within the service at introductory, intermediate and specialist professional levels. 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, from over 200 sites ranging from community locations to acute settings and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers, hosting national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, Green Champions, Freedom to Speak Up, Health and Wellbeing Champions and Menopause Champions, fostering a culture of inclusivity. Our commitment to staff well‑being is strengthened by in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services and a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is also dedicated to reducing carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to achieve net‑zero commitments. Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details on this role. A full UK driving licence and a vehicle for business use are required for this post; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment: £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), deducted over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service, which has an annual fee of £16. Person Specification Qualifications A recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions (e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy). Masters in CBP. Experience Substantial experience working in a core mental health profession. Experience within a variety of multidisciplinary team settings, such as inpatient, day patient and outpatient. Clinical work with patients drawn from a wide range of diagnostic groups. Substantial experience working with patients presenting with Anxiety & Depression. Minimum of two years experience as a BABCP accredited CBT practitioner. Experience of leading a clinical team. Training Post‑graduate diploma in CBP from a recognised training body/accreditation with BABCP. Post‑BABCP accreditation training in either EMDR parts 1 & 2, ACT, CFT or MBCT. Additional training in EMDR, ACT, CFT or MBCT. Knowledge Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and treatments. Comprehensive awareness of mental health provision in statutory and voluntary sectors. Proficient understanding of the theoretical principles of CBP for complex presentations and their application in clinical practice. Critical appreciation of NICE guidance for Anxiety & Depression and its application. Basic knowledge and understanding of research methodologies and carrying out literature searches. Skills High level interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Organisational skills. Ability to work as a team member. Highly motivated and keen to develop self and service. Ability to manage and tolerate hostility and conflict. Skills as a clinical supervisor. Contractual Requirements A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use are required; reasonable adjustments may be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Physical Requirements Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties. Values and Behaviours All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork. All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within its EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust £55,690 to £62,682 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time) #J-18808-Ljbffr