Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

**Fixed term**: 12 months | 30hrs per week
Join our supportive, multidisciplinary Sheffield Eating Disorders Assessment and Treatment Team (SEDATT), part of CAMHS. We specialise in the assessment and evidence-based treatment of children and young people with eating disorders, often presenting with complex comorbidities.
As a CBT Therapist, you will deliver specialist interventions, contribute to MDT care planning, and support service development through supervision, consultation, and collaborative working.
**What You'll Bring**:
Doctoral-level training in Clinical Psychology, or be a qualified RMN, Social Worker, Art Therapist, or Family Therapist
CBT accreditation with the BABCP, with a focus on work with children and young people
Registration with the HCPC (or other relevant professional body)
Experience delivering specialist CBT assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people
Reporting into the Lead Professional in CAMHS, your responsibilities will include:
Deliver high-quality, specialist Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) to individuals and groups across a variety of settings.
Conduct specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions for young people with eating disorders and complex comorbidities such as depression and OCD.
Provide consultation and advice to colleagues and non-professional carers, working autonomously within guidelines and service policies.
Work within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to care planning, risk management, and ongoing case discussions.
Supervise and support CAMHS clinicians and CYP-IAPT trainees in CBP.
Use research skills to support audits, service development, and quality improvement projects within the service.
**At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear**: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
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