Psychological Therapist (IPT) - NHS Talking Therapies

• Managing a consistent caseload and maintaining accessibility of therapy for patients
• Supporting stepped care pathways, including appropriate step-up and step-down decisions
• Keeping up to date with best practice, guidelines, and ongoing professional development

• Accreditation as an Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPTUK) or willing and able to train
• Experience delivering psychological therapy within an NHS Talking Therapies setting (or similar)
• A passion for delivering compassionate, person-centred care
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy clinical workload
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

• Work closely with your team, including therapists, clinical leads, and service managers, contributing to shared goals and delivering excellent patient outcomes
• Build strong relationships with GPs, primary care networks, community mental health teams, and voluntary sector partners, helping to create a seamless and integrated care experience for patients
• Offer professional guidance around psychological therapies, sharing your expertise to support colleagues and wider services

• Manage referrals and carry out thorough clinical assessments, developing clear formulations to guide effective treatment
• Deliver structured, evidence-based Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), supporting individuals and, where appropriate, groups
• Create focused, time-limited treatment plans that empower patients to achieve meaningful change
• Sensitively involve families or support networks where appropriate, ensuring a holistic approach to care
• Manage a consistent caseload, balancing assessments and therapy sessions to maintain timely access to treatment
• Make clinically informed decisions within a stepped care model, ensuring patients receive the right level of support and are smoothly transitioned when needs change

• Contribute to achieving key performance targets by maintaining high clinical standards and ensuring efficient use of appointments
• Participate in audits, service evaluations, and feedback processes, using insights to continuously improve care
• Support the ongoing development of the service, helping to shape best practice and innovative approaches to therapy delivery

• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, ensuring your practice aligns with professional, ethical, and NHS guidelines
• Actively engage in clinical supervision, case discussions, and performance reviews to continually develop your skills
• Keep up to date with the latest evidence-based approaches and developments within NHS Talking Therapies
• Take ownership of your continuing professional development, with opportunities to expand your expertise and progress your career

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records using digital systems, ensuring all patient interactions and outcomes are clearly documented
• Manage your workload effectively, keeping on top of documentation, appointments, and administrative tasks within required timeframes

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Essential

• Accreditation with the BACP, UKCP, BPS, NCS, HCPC or equivalent.
• Practitioner qualification/accreditation in NHS Talking Therapies-compliant counselling modality: Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
• Diploma or higher award in counselling or recognised training / qualification in a major psychological therapy approach.
• Good record of Continuing Professional Development in an IAPT-compliant counselling modality and willingness to continue this.

Desirable

• Further training or willingness and suitability to train in another IAPT-compliant modality: IPT, DIT or CfD
• Qualification and experience as a supervisor in a NHS Talking Therapies modality

Essential

• Experience of providing psychological therapy within an NHS Talking Therapies (or IAPT) service
• Experience of working to agreed performance targets demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Ongoing supervision and current psychological therapy work