High Intensity CBT Supervisor
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
We are recruiting 2 full time permanent CBT Supervisors to join the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS Talking Therapies Service. Welcome! The Shropsh...
You will provide clinical supervision (including case management, clinical skills and reflective practice) of High Intensity Step 3 clinicians within an NHS Talking Therapies service, in an individual and group format.
You will ensure supervisees work safely and professionally, adhering to NHS Talking Therapies Manual, NICE guidelines and professional/service guidance. The post holder will be responsible for their own, small caseload. This will involve the assessment and appropriate treatment of people presenting with mental health problems, working within a Talking Therapies team.
As the clinical supervisor you will attend regular supervision with the Highly Specialised / Senior Therapist for that modality and may have additional areas of responsibility for clinical service development as appropriate.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Significant post Qualification experience from a High Intensity Talking Therapies Course (Post Graduate Diploma) in Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (NHS Talking Therapies) OR Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Level 2 BABCP postgraduate diploma course) AND Full accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g. BABCP) AND Successful completion of relevant CBT supervision training (e.g. IAPT 5-day HI supervision training)
Desirable
- Further qualifications in NHSTT approved therapeutic modalities (e.g. EMDR, IPT, DIT, CTfD, BCT, MBCT)
- Accredited clinical supervisor or additional relevant clinical supervision course or training
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapies service or similar provider (e.g. private provider OR supporting Talking Therapy services)
- Experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and a track record of delivering therapy in line with the key competences as outlined in Roth & Pilling competency framework.
- Experience delivering supervision to High Intensity Therapists
- Proven track record in meeting agreed/specified service targets
- Experience of liaising with other professional groups
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Clinical Skills Groups
- Experience of teaching or delivering CPD to colleagues
- Experience of delivering supervision for more than one high intensity therapy
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
- Experience of delivering culturally competent clinical supervision or supervision which incorporates wider issues of diversity and inclusion
- Experience of involvement in clinical audit and service developmen1
Skills, Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health problems
- Is up to date with their own CPD, ensuring it meets the accreditation standards of their practitioner organisation
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Understanding of the Talking Therapies Manual and the requirements
- Knowledge of appropriate NICE Guidance
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use own clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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