Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
West Cornwall Locality, TR16 4AR
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Are you a motivated, professional, and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist? Then come join us as a CBT therapist in our Talking Therapies serv...
- The post holder will provide high intensity interventions primarily cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
- Contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staff working within the service.
- Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT formulations with sensitivity, in easily understood language.
- Ensure that patient and employee information is kept accurate, confidential and secure at all times, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
We support flexible and hybrid working where service delivery allows. The successful applicant will be required to undertake face-to-face appointments across Cornwall and working at least one evening per week, with opportunities for some home working. Flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with service requirements.
A relocation package could be negotiated if relocating to the county that offers temporary remote working during the relocation process.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it related to this post
- A good understanding of service contracts and performance targets and of the importance of recording activity
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Post Graduate Masters level qualification in Psychological Therapies Practice (High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or equivalent
- BABCP accredited
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working in mental health settings with clients who present with a range of mental health issues and degrees of complexity in particular anxiety & depression
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets by management of own caseload and time
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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