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Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Therapist

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Central Cornwall, PL26 8LG

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 September 2026

11 days left

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated High Intensity CBT Therapist to join our NHS Talking Therapies service. This is an exciting opportunity to make...

Deliver high intensity, evidence-based CBT interventions in line with NICE guidelines. Undertake comprehensive psychological assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.Provide advice and consultation on psychological care to non-CBT colleagues and carers.Work collaboratively across all sectors of care, adhering to professional standards and team policies. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development initiatives.

This position is part time.

This is a hybrid working position and will require the post holder to work in person with patients in our Central Cornwall bases as well as some time working remotely from home.

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 5,000 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 10 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.

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or equivalent
  • BABCP accredited
  • Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this

Desirable

  • Successfully completed Talking Therapies HI supervisor training or equivalent
  • Formal training in and experience of providing clinical supervision

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
  • Ability to make judgements involving complex facts or situations, ability to exercise judgement in identifying and assessing complicated events or problems

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

28 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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About the employer

CPN
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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