High Intensity CBT Therapist
Dorking Healthcare Ltd.
Dorking, RH4 1SD · Epsom, KT18 5AD · REDHILL, RH1 2NP
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 September 2026
28 days left
Job description
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time Salary:Band 7 from £49,387 plus 2.5% of basic salary for every day worked on site a week Do you share our passio...
You will be an enthusiastic,
hard-working, positive individual and have a genuine interest in helping
clients who have a range of moderate to complex Anxiety and Depression related
presentations for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
The post-holder will work within the Talking
Therapies service, providing high-intensity interventions and will be a valued
member of our well-supported team of therapists.
We provide opportunities to be involved in innovative and new
projects. We actively encourage new ideas and support our therapists to trial
innovative ways of working with clients. We offer a mix of 1:1 and group work
as well as core and LTC CBT (training opportunities if needed). Whilst this is
an in-person role, there is an opportunity for some remote working if
desired. On-site working provides a friendly and supportive atmosphere,
provides diversity in the role and ensures that all of our clients needs are
met.
Ideally, we are looking for candidates seeking full-time
employment, but we will consider part-time for excellent candidates who can
work a minimum of 3 days per week.
We screen and shortlist suitable candidates as
applications are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and
without notice if we fill the position. Therefore, we encourage early
applications to avoid disappointment.
JOB
SUMMARY
The
post holder will be part of the Talking Therapies service and will provide high-intensity
cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in person for a minimum of 2 days per
week and online for additional days. The post holder would be required to
work one evening shift - 12-8pm a week. The post holder will work with clients
who have a range of moderate to complex Anxiety and Depression related presentations
for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
The
post holder will work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages,
using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities.
It is
essential that the post holder exercises initiative and independent judgement
whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times.
In addition, the post holder is co-responsible for managing, maintaining and
administering various data sources, which may include waiting lists, caseloads,
or clinical reporting. Responsible for ensuring accurate data is recorded for
national target requirements.
ROLE
OF DEPARTMENT
The
post holder is expected to work accurately under pressure with the ability to
manage and prioritise their workload and that of the department, providing and
receiving information which may require tact, diplomacy and persuasive skills
as there may be barriers to understanding, either due to a cultural difference
or knowledge of the process. The post holder must be skilled in delivering CBT
interventions in person and virtually.
KEY
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
-
Service
Manager
-
Clinical
Lead and Team Lead
-
Line
manager (in not above)
-
Administration
team
-
Therapists
and other medical staff
-
Patients
& Relatives
-
General
Practitioners
-
Primary
Care Networks
-
Local
authorities
-
Social
services
NB
This list is not exhaustive as the Post Holder is required to communicate with
a wide range of external/internal departments and agencies at all levels.
AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
1. CLINICAL
- Accept referrals via agreed
protocols within the service.
- Assess clients for suitability
for psychological interventions.
- Make decisions on the suitability
of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer
unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as
necessary.
- Formulate, implement and
evaluate therapy interventions for clients using digital platforms.
- Use highly developed
communication skills in working with people to understand their personal and
often very sensitive difficulties.
- To exercise autonomous
professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients in line
with the service.
- Assess and manage risk in line
with service protocols.
- Educate and involve family
members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT formulations with
sensitivity in easily understood language.
- Adhere to an agreed activity
contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical
sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure
treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. This includes working to
DNA and Cancellation policies
- Attend online multi-disciplinary
meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
- Complete all requirements
relating to data collection within the service.
- Keep coherent records of all
clinical activity in line with service protocols.
- Work closely with other members
of the team, ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in
place to maintain a stepped care approach.
- Assess and integrate issues
surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
- Carry out clinical audits of
service performance, including service user surveys and evaluations, and help
to collate and disseminate the results for feedback.
- Liaise with other health and
social care staff from a range of agencies in the care provided to clients.
- Provide specialist advice and
consultation to other professionals / individuals / groups / committees across
Mental Health Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and other voluntary agencies
regarding service matters related to the practice and
delivery of specific agreed therapeutic modalities and service provision.
2.
TRAINING AND SUPERVISION
- Adhere to all service
requirements and those stipulated by the BABCP for effective supervision.
- Review all clients in
supervision at least once.
- Contribute to the teaching and
training of mental health professionals and other staff working in the service.
- Where applicable, attend and
fulfil all the requirements of the Talking Therapies approved supervision
training to provide supervision within the service.
3. PROFESSIONAL
- Ensure the maintenance of
standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating,
professional and accrediting bodies (BABCP) and keep up to date on new
recommendations/guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g. Talking
Therapies Manual, NHS plan, Positive Practice Guides, National Institute for
Clinical Excellence).
- Ensure that client
confidentiality is protected at all times
- Provide a professional and
neutral environment when delivering video appointments.
- Be aware of and keep up to date
with advances and research in the spheres of CBT and other psychological
therapies.
- Ensure clear professional
objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with line manager and
clinical supervisor on a regular basis as part of continuing professional
development (CPD).
- Attend clinical/managerial
supervision on a regular basis as agreed with the Manager.
- Participate in individual
performance reviews and respond to agreed objectives.
- Keep up to date with all
records in relation to CPD and ensure the personal development plan maintains up-to-date
specialist knowledge of the latest theoretical and service delivery
models/developments.
- Attend relevant conferences /
workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
- Participate
in service improvement by highlighting issues and implementing changes in
practice.
4.
ADVISORY / LIAISON
- Provide an advisory service on
matters related to the practice and delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
to individuals/groups/committees across the Mental Health Trust, Primary Care
Trust and other voluntary agencies.
- Promote and maintain links with
Primary Care and Secondary Care Staff to help co-ordinate the provision of an
effective Psychological Therapies Service.
5.GENERAL
- To contribute to the development of best practice
within the service.
- To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation
national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and
Primary Care Services.
- All employees have a duty and responsibility for
their own health and safety and the health and safety of colleagues, patients
and the general public.
- All employees have a responsibility and a legal
obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is
kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act
(2018) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
- It is the responsibility of all staff that they do
not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of
further private business or other interests in the course of their official
- This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive
list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light
of service development.
INDIVIDUAL
-
Apply
and adhere to agreed policies, procedures, and protocols, including national
initiatives and propose changes for improvements to departmental working
practices.
-
Participate
in reflection, self-evaluation and continuous professional development,
including performance review. Ensure
mandatory training is up-to-date at all times.
-
Contribute
to ongoing projects as required.
-
Maintain
and encourage safe working practices and environment in accordance with local
Health and Safety policies.
-
Comply with the requirements of the Caldicott
Report, Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records Act and subsequent
legislation issued in relation to confidential data.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The
post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients,
staff and DHC business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and
Caldicott principles.
DHC Talking Therapies is a patient-focused and proactive community-based NHS provider with strong links to both GPs and our colleagues in DHC's physical health services. We have an excellent reputation for quality and well-run service with great recovery rates, as well as great Clinical supervision. We have a strong commitment to delivering high-quality community-oriented services, and to working in partnership with service users, carers, health and social care agencies and voluntary agencies.
You will be part of a supportive and experienced team, covering a range of modalities, who value staff wellbeing and development.
- Competitive salaries
- Membership of the NHS pension scheme
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave days
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for training, development and career progression
- Some of our sites have free on-site parking (subject to availability)
- We aim to be an employer of choice and conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys
DHC actively encourage and promotes diversity, ensures all voices are heard and included and is committed to equal opportunities for all.
Training
Essential
- Able to attend Long Term Conditions (LTC) training if not already trained, and other training as the post develops.
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this.
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 7 CBT Therapist.
- Accredited with the BABCP.
- Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007).
- Proficient in IT skills, including working virtually and using online platforms.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in video consultations 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.
- Competent in carrying out risk assessments and taking appropriate action in line with service protocols.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients using digital platforms.
- Accredited with BABCP.
Desirable
- Trained in the provision of supervision for CBT.
- Completed clinical audits within a service.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services, including delivering treatments virtually.
- 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 referrers.
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring.
- Experience of working in the Talking Therapies service.
Desirable
- Worked in a service where agreed targets were in place, demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how they may present in Primary Care.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems.
- Knowledge of medications used in anxiety and depression, and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
- Knowledge of adult and child safeguarding issues and other relevant legislation.
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships despite physical distance.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
- Able to travel across Surrey for work.
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English.
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting.
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First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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