Job summary
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 a real difference to people's lives by delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.

As a High Intensity CBT Therapist, you will provide specialist cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to individuals experiencing complex anxiety and depression-related problems. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, offering both direct clinical care and expert consultation to colleagues and carers.

Main duties of the job
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 is a hybrid working position and will require the post holder to work in person with patients in our North and East Cornwall bases as well as some time working remotely from home.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 201-26-518-A
Job locations: North /East, Roche, PL31 2QT, United Kingdom

Person Specification
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
• Substantial experience in providing EMDR therapy and treatment for PTSD

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

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.

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