Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Experience at working with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy/ at a specialist level.
- Knowledge
High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Knowledge
Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Knowledge
Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of issues relating to primary and secondary care psychological therapies services
- Experience
Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients within an Talking Therapies service.
- Experience
Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- Personal Qualities
Able to work at least one evening session,until 8.00pm
- Personal Qualities
Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence
- Personal Qualities
Be aware of the limitations in own competencies and seek appropriate senior advice
- Qualifications and Training
Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counseling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS and professional registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Or Post graduate training in another Core Profession (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy) or Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes (KSA) accreditation plus a Post graduate diploma or higher degree in CBT
- Qualifications and Training
To be accredited by the BABCP as a provisionally or fully accredited practitioner, or to be able to achieve provisional practitioner accreditation with the BABCP within six months of starting in post. This includes completing the provisional accreditation form within 3 months of completing the Level II CBT training course.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
- Knowledge
Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Experience
Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience
Experience of the application of CBT in different cultural contexts.
- Experience
Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings including outpatient, community, and primary care settings.
- Qualifications and Training
Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- Qualifications and Training
Fully accredited with the BABCP.
- Qualifications and Training
In addition to CBT qualification, qualifications in DIT, EMDR, CAT, IPT and BCT.
Job overview
We are excited to invite qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapists to join our compassionate, supportive, and high‑performing NHS Talking Therapies team. You will primarily deliver therapy to adults (18+) experiencing anxiety and depression. Please note this is a 37.5 hour position (Full‑time).
Since our launch in 2009, Hammersmith and Fulham Talking Therapies has grown into a well‑established and successful NHS Talking Therapy service and is one of three services delivered by West London NHS Trust. Our main base is located in the heart of Hammersmith
Talking Therapies‑approved treatments, with CBT as our core model alongside EMDR, DIT, IPT, and BCT. We work closely with our neighbouring services in Ealing and Hounslow, sharing training opportunities and events to support continuous professional development.
As a High‑Intensity CBT Therapist, you will benefit from:
Weekly clinical supervision
Regular line management
A genuinely welcoming team culture for therapists at all career stages, whether newly qualified or highly experienced
Beyond clinical work, we value connection and wellbeing. We regularly organise team away days and social events, giving you time to unwind, connect, and celebrate successes together.
In addition, the role is offered with Inner London weighting
For more information about our service and what we offer, please visit our website on www.westlondon.nhs.uk/handf-talking-therapies and our Twitter page on www.x.com/handftt
Main duties of the job
As a CBT Therapist, you’ll enjoy a varied and rewarding week within a supportive, forward‑thinking service. Your role will include at least one evening clinic (12:00–8:00pm, Monday to Thursday) and a minimum of two days working from the office.
Our current caseload is equivalent to 22 booked clinical contacts per week (pro rata for part time staff), ensuring a manageable workload that supports high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
Alongside delivering assessments and treatment, you’ll have opportunities to contribute to the wider functioning of the team. We are committed to creating a environment where clinicians can develop project management, leadership and supervision skills, alongside strengthening their clinical expertise. You will bring experience in risk assessment and management, formulation, and evidence‑based treatment of Talking Therapies‑appropriate presentations (i.e. depression and anxiety disorders). If there are areas, you are keen to develop further, we are proud to offer a comprehensive programme of professional development, high‑quality supervision and peer support to help you thrive.
We actively encourage applications from clinicians from diverse backgrounds. We are passionate about building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, particularly in relation to heritage, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace for all.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Applicant requirements
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 Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with West London NHS Trust in Southall, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Cognitive behavioural therapist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum pro rata inclusive of 20% HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Sep 2026.
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