Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic CBT therapists /Psychologists/Psychotherapist to provide therapy for clients within the Thanet CYPMHS. Good knowledge of disorder specific CBT interventions for common mental health disorders in primary care is essential for the role. We are also eager to attract Psychologists and CBT therapists trained in other IAPT modalities such as Behavioural Couples Therapy (BCT), Couples Therapy for Depression (CTfD), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Counselling for Depression (CfD), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). In addition to individual therapy, there are opportunities within this role to develop and deliver evidence-based group activities and treatment for clients with common mental health presentations Main duties of the job We are a dynamic and empowering team and as such post holders will be expected to work well within a team setting and should be able to deliver an autonomous service as part of the role, operating within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. Post holders will be expected to work within the service's business hours (9am - 5pm). We actively encourage a team approach and are interested in developing intensive treatments. We offer third wave CBT protocols and seek new staff members committed to developing interventions that will enhance the wide variety of psychotherapeutic IAPT models. About us Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 395-KM051-25 Job locations Orchard House 17 Church Street Broadstairs CT10 2TT Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy. We encourage personal and professional development within the team and support ongoing BABCP accreditation by providing the necessary CPD required for this. Additionally, clinicians are provided with the opportunity to undertake different responsibilities alongside clinical work, deliver training and/or consultation to the team and other services, or attend training where this may be required, such as, Trauma focussed CBT for complex traumas, Complex Grief, Supervisor training; thus, further strengthening their repertoire of skills. We also offer monthly in-house training, high intensity peer supervision and external training in other IAPT modalities when the opportunity arises. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy. We encourage personal and professional development within the team and support ongoing BABCP accreditation by providing the necessary CPD required for this. Additionally, clinicians are provided with the opportunity to undertake different responsibilities alongside clinical work, deliver training and/or consultation to the team and other services, or attend training where this may be required, such as, Trauma focussed CBT for complex traumas, Complex Grief, Supervisor training; thus, further strengthening their repertoire of skills. We also offer monthly in-house training, high intensity peer supervision and external training in other IAPT modalities when the opportunity arises. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional postgraduate training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, Doctoral level or equivalent (2) HCPC registration for psychologists (or working towards) (2) CBT Therapist qualification (2) BABCP accreditation for CBT therapists, or working towards accreditation (2) Desirable Additional advanced training in CBT, EMDR, IPT or other IAPT specific discipline Experience Essential Experience of working in CAMHS mental health services Desirable Experience of working with children and young people. Knowledge and skills Essential Able to carry out highly skilled and complex psychological assessments (2) Able to develop formulations and revise them as appropriate (2) Able to choose most appropriate forms of psychological therapy options to fit client need while working within IAPT guidelines (2) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional postgraduate training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, Doctoral level or equivalent (2) HCPC registration for psychologists (or working towards) (2) CBT Therapist qualification (2) BABCP accreditation for CBT therapists, or working towards accreditation (2) Desirable Additional advanced training in CBT, EMDR, IPT or other IAPT specific discipline Experience Essential Experience of working in CAMHS mental health services Desirable Experience of working with children and young people. Knowledge and skills Essential Able to carry out highly skilled and complex psychological assessments (2) Able to develop formulations and revise them as appropriate (2) Able to choose most appropriate forms of psychological therapy options to fit client need while working within IAPT guidelines (2) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Orchard House 17 Church Street Broadstairs CT10 2TT Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)