Job summary
Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies is an established, forward-thinking 'Talking Therapies' service, providing psychological therapy for people with mild to moderate common mental health problems across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven.

We are looking to recruit skilled CBT Therapists who are passionate about delivering effective, evidence-based care - with a true desire to make a meaningful difference.

We are seeking candidates who have:

• Completed either a Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT course (PG Dip in High Intensity Psychological Interventions), or a Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
• Full BABCP-accreditation (or are working towards BABCP accreditation).
• Proven experience delivering CBT within an NHS Talking Therapies service, or a similar evidence-based clinical setting.
• Confidence and competence in facilitating evidence-based CBT interventions.
• Strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work well autonomously and within a team.

The post holders will work remotely and face-to-face with clients who present with a range of mild-moderate common mental health problems, for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. They will also carry out assessments as part of their caseload.

If you are an enthusiastic CBT therapist who enjoys being part of an innovative, thriving, and compassionate team, we would absolutely love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a highly valued and fundamental part of what we do. Our CBT therapists provide disorder specific assessments, formulation, and NICE evidence-based Step 3 CBT treatment for people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.

Main duties include:

• Providing evidence-based CBT Therapy and undertake suitability assessments, making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice, with support from a Clinical Supervisor.
• Managing a caseload of CBT treatment and assessment clients and maintaining client records.
• Assisting the Team Manager and Clinical Lead with operational duties and service development; including training, internal audits and research.
• Completion and maintenance of accreditation with relevant governing body (BABCP).

Key dates:

• Closing Date: 18/11/26
• Shortlisting Date: 24/11/26
• Interview Date: 2/12/26

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference. We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs. We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including: Increased mileage rates for over 4500 miles, a wide range of health and wellbeing support packages, a range of internal and external development and learning opportunities, plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (Agenda for Change, Band 7)

Contract
Permanent, full-time

Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Professional background in a mental health or health discipline requiring training to at least first-degree level.
• Registration with own core profession.
• Specialist post graduate training to masters level or equivalent in CBT.
• Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, UKCP.

Desirable

• Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate.

Experience
Essential

• Experience in relevant area of mental health practise.
• Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
• Clinical leadership experience.
• Supervision experience - individually and in group format.

Desirable

• Experience in applying specialist psychological therapies.
• Involvement in innovative clinical practice.
• Experience delivering psychological therapies to groups of patients.

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidenced based psychological therapies, relevant to the clinical service.
• Relevant specialist clinical courses/training.

Desirable

• Involvement in clinical research programmes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: New Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, BD18 3LD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager, Michelle Rhodes, michelle.rhodes@bdct.nhs.uk