# High Intensity CBT Therapist - Lambeth NHS Talking Therapies > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/high-intensity-cbt-therapist-lambeth-nhs-talking-therapies/34f3636c-922d-40b8-9dfc-186e59d05825 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/high-intensity-cbt-therapist-lambeth-nhs-talking-therapies/34f3636c-922d-40b8-9dfc-186e59d05825.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Mental health professionals - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum incl. of HCAs pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent and Fixed Term Posts - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Full time and part time, minimum 3 days per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-23T08:52:17.111Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/South_London_Maudsley_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Psychological_Therapy/Psychological_Therapy-v8103256 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8103256?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.slam.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic High Intensity CBT Therapist to join our expanding team. We are committed to developing our staff and believe our service is only as strong as the people within it. As such, we will actively support you to grow and maximise your potential. Essential criteria In order to be shortlisted for this post, applicants must be BABCP accredited. Applicants who are due to complete their HI CBT training shortly are strongly encouraged to apply. Our community + commitment to inclusion Lambeth is a borough with high levels of social and psychological need, and significant cultural diversity. We value this diversity and aim for our team to reflect the community we service. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian and Global Majority backgrounds, and from candidates who speak Portuguese, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin. Important information for applicants - Applications should be written in your own words - The application form is a key part of the shortlisting process - Applications identified as AI-generated will not be considered for interview ### Main duties of the job This is a busy and rewarding role, providing specialist evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adults presenting with common mental health problems. The role requires effective caseload management, delivery against agreed activity and outcome standards, and flexible working in line with service need. The post holder will also contribute to supervision, service improvement and the wider functioning of the team. You will benefit from a strong and supportive clinical environment, including: - Weekly clinical supervision from an experienced therapist within the service - Monthly specialist group supervision with a clinician from the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (CADAT) - Monthly EMDR supervision groups (for clinicians trained in EMDR) - Regular CPD opportunities across the Trust The post requires working one evening a week as a shift day i.e. 12-8pm on a regular evening each week. We come into the office for 2 days per week. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key responsibilities (including but not limited to) - Deliver NICE-recommended, formulation-driven psychological interventions for depression and anxiety disorders, adapting approaches to meet individual needs. - Assess and integrate wider factors into treatment, including social support, employment, and engagement in meaningful activity or voluntary work. - Deliver evidence-based interventions, routinely monitoring outcomes and adapting treatment in response to progress, drawing on a range of theoretical models. - Work autonomously within BABCP professional guidelines and service policies, taking full responsibility for clinical decisions, including treatment planning and discharge. - Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in line with service protocols and governance standards. - Conduct thorough risk assessments, monitor risk throughout treatment, and develop and implement appropriate risk management plans. - Manage and maintain a clinical caseload in line with agreed activity and recovery targets, working closely with your line manager. ## Job Details We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic High Intensity CBT Therapist to join our expanding team. We are committed to developing our staff and believe our service is only as strong as the people within it. As such, we will actively support you to grow and maximise your potential. Essential criteria In order to be shortlisted for this post, applicants must be BABCP accredited. Applicants who are due to complete their HI CBT training shortly are strongly encouraged to apply. Our community + commitment to inclusion Lambeth is a borough with high levels of social and psychological need, and significant cultural diversity. We value this diversity and aim for our team to reflect the community we service. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian and Global Majority backgrounds, and from candidates who speak Portuguese, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin. Important information for applicants Applications should be written in your own words The application form is a key part of the shortlisting process Applications identified as AI-generated will not be considered for interview ## Job Description This is a busy and rewarding role, providing specialist evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adults presenting with common mental health problems. The role requires effective caseload management, delivery against agreed activity and outcome standards, and flexible working in line with service need. The post holder will also contribute to supervision, service improvement and the wider functioning of the team. You will benefit from a strong and supportive clinical environment, including: Weekly clinical supervision from an experienced therapist within the service Monthly specialist group supervision with a clinician from the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (CADAT) Monthly EMDR supervision groups (for clinicians trained in EMDR) Regular CPD opportunities across the Trust The post requires working one evening a week as a shift day i.e. 12-8pm on a regular evening each week. We come into the office for 2 days per week. ## Responsibilities Key responsibilities (including but not limited to) Deliver NICE-recommended, formulation-driven psychological interventions for depression and anxiety disorders, adapting approaches to meet individual needs. Assess and integrate wider factors into treatment, including social support, employment, and engagement in meaningful activity or voluntary work. Deliver evidence-based interventions, routinely monitoring outcomes and adapting treatment in response to progress, drawing on a range of theoretical models. Work autonomously within BABCP professional guidelines and service policies, taking full responsibility for clinical decisions, including treatment planning and discharge. Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in line with service protocols and governance standards. Conduct thorough risk assessments, monitor risk throughout treatment, and develop and implement appropriate risk management plans. Manage and maintain a clinical caseload in line with agreed activity and recovery targets, working closely with your line manager. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Demonstrates knowledge and experience of delivering CBT formulations and protocolised treatment - Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to mental health issues, safeguarding, risk - Awareness of racial diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care. **Desirable** - Evidence of reflective practice and ability to work effectively in a team ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of the assessment and treatment of adult clients presenting with common mental health problems in an IAPT or specialist service, using CBT. - Experience of meeting activity and outcome targets in a psychological therapy service. - Experience of collecting and recording generic and disorder specific outcome measures to monitor patient progress. - Experience of contributing to the running or development of a service, for example through audit or leading a project or service area. **Desirable** - Experience of delivering CBT in a specialist CBT service e.g. CADAT - Experience of giving clinical supervision (2 for HI SV and 1 for PWP SV) - Experience of working in Lambeth borough / demonstration of knowledge and awareness of local borough ### Qualification **Essential** - CBT Therapist (or in training), from an IAPT High Intensity CBT course. With or entitled to BABCP accreditation (to be accredited within 12 months). OR Clinical/Counselling psychologist with substantial CBT experience and BABCP accreditation and HCPC registered **Desirable** - Training in a different therapy modality offered in IAPT (e.g. EMDR, IPT, DIT, Couples, Groups) ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Highly developed written communication skills evident in form. 2 = excellent form, 1 = ok form/brief/mistakes, 0 = poor form, not tailored to role - Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision. **Desirable** - Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups ## Documents - [slam staff benefits (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2341) - [hi cbt therapist jd + ps 2026 (pdf, 544.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10397634) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.