Job requirements
Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
- Knowledge
Risk assessment and risk management
- Knowledge
Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities
- Knowledge
Clinical governance
- Knowledge
Legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Qualifications
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
- Qualifications
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)
- Qualifications
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
- Qualifications
AND Experience Delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Qualifications
Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)
- Qualifications
Experience of Working with multi-disciplinary teams
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Assessing and managing risk of self harm/ suicide
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
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.
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Can demonstrate competencies in one or more specialist practice/willing to partake in training course to develop competencies in one specialist practice for i.e SMHP
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Experience of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
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)
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self management and use of the clinical supervision process
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
The Trust’s Quality Improvement System, risk assessment and risk management, clinical governance and audit and research methodology.
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Undertake multiagency working and liaisewith multiple systems
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Utilise objective measures competently
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Use approved breakaway techniques
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Demonstrate effective keyboard skills
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Experience of CBT provision in complex cases
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Delivering clinical supervision
- Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Delivering Staff training
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and motivated CBT Therapist to join us at York CAMHS Team, fixed term (12 months) - part time (30 Hours). This is an exciting opportunity for those that would like to expand their current practice of working with children and young people and those with experience in this area.
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.
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.
The Trust Employee Psychology Service provides support to help employees recover from, and develop resilience to, work-related stress and associated anxiety/depression.
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 Academy’s 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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, due to the part time hours the starting salary for this role would not meet the required salary threshold for this post to be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care (Skilled Worker) visa. Health and Care Worker visa.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for CBT Therapist with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Cognitive behavioural therapist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata, per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 Months- Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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