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Join to apply for theHI CBT Therapist (Band 7)role atNHS 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theHI CBT Therapist (Band 7)role atNHS Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job SummaryAre you passionate about promoting meaningful and effective therapeutic experiences for patients at Step 3 and wish to expand your skills and knowledge, in a high performing service? Job SummaryAre you passionate about promoting meaningful and effective therapeutic experiences for patients at Step 3 and wish to expand your skills and knowledge, in a high performing service?Then we want to hear from you.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for CBT Therapists or Clinical / Counselling Psychologists who are BABCP accredited or eligible for accreditation to join the service at this interesting time of change and expansion within Bedford.About UsOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.East London NHS Foundation Trust also provides Talking Therapies services in Newham, Tower Hamlets and a new Digital Service. The four services work together on joint projects, sharing good practice and opportunities for training.This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is moving into a new phase of development and expansion. Your ideas and creativity would be welcome in contributing to the delivery of an innovative service, which meets the needs of the local diverse community.DetailsDate posted01 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number363-SSLB7360493Job locationsGilbert Hitchcock House21 Kimbolton RoadBedfordMK40 2AWJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesBedfordshire Talking Therapies (BTT) is an integrated Talking Therapies service (formerly IAPT Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) providing a range of Talking Therapies approved interventions.The successful candidate will provide high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with patients who have a range of complex Anxiety disorders and Depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. As part of their caseload, the post holder will be expected to carry out assessments and offer CBT Groups as well as individual CBT treatment.The post holder will be required to work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and may work in various community settings, including GP surgeries and community venues. At present, the majority of clinical work is delivered remotely, with a small provision of face to face contacts being offered from our clinical bases in Bedford, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard.The service seeks to provide ease of access for service users and to this end there will be a requirement to work flexible hours between 8am and 8 pm based on service requirements. Whilst this post is based in Bedfordshire, you may at times be required to provide cover and assistance to other East London Foundation Trust Talking Therapies teams, for example supervision by the medium of Teams, cross service trainings, etc. The post holder will be expected to work constructively and flexibly as part of the Bedfordshire Talking Therapies team and with colleagues in other East London Foundation Trust IAPT teams.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesBedfordshire Talking Therapies (BTT) is an integrated Talking Therapies service (formerly IAPT Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) providing a range of Talking Therapies approved interventions.The successful candidate will provide high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with patients who have a range of complex Anxiety disorders and Depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. As part of their caseload, the post holder will be expected to carry out assessments and offer CBT Groups as well as individual CBT treatment.The post holder will be required to work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and may work in various community settings, including GP surgeries and community venues. At present, the majority of clinical work is delivered remotely, with a small provision of face to face contacts being offered from our clinical bases in Bedford, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard.The service seeks to provide ease of access for service users and to this end there will be a requirement to work flexible hours between 8am and 8 pm based on service requirements. Whilst this post is based in Bedfordshire, you may at times be required to provide cover and assistance to other East London Foundation Trust Talking Therapies teams, for example supervision by the medium of Teams, cross service trainings, etc. The post holder will be expected to work constructively and flexibly as part of the Bedfordshire Talking Therapies team and with colleagues in other East London Foundation Trust IAPT teams.Person SpecificationEducation/ Qualification/ TrainingEssentialCOGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPIST with previous mental health experience, accredited by BABCP Or CLINICAL / COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS Or Post-graduate doctoral/masters level training in CBT, Or Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (2)DesirableExperience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression. (2) With BABCP accreditation (3)ExperienceEssentialDemonstrable experience of working in mental health services Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time Demonstrates high standards in written Communication Able to write clear reports and letters to referrersDesirableadditional roles in psychological based services/primary careKnowledge and SkillsEssentialAbility to evaluate and put in place the effect of training Computer literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this postPerson SpecificationEducation/ Qualification/ TrainingEssentialAbility to evaluate and put in place the effect of training Computer literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this postDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. 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