Job summaryAre you an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist or Consultant Psychological Therapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with the leadership skills, strategic vision and clinical expertise to shape the future of CBT provision within a large NHS Trust?
We have a rare opportunity within the Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies (CSPT) for an enthusiastic, innovative and compassionate Consultant Clinical Psychologist or Consultant Psychological Therapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Working within an established collective leadership team, the successful applicant will provide strategic leadership for CBT, alongside delivering highly specialised assessment and therapy for people with highly complex presentations. The role combines expert clinical practice with professional leadership, governance, supervision, research and service innovation, offering the opportunity to influence provision both within CSPT and across the wider Trust.
The Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies provides a range of specialist psychotherapeutic modalities and post-qualification training. As part of the collective leadership team, the post holder will work alongside consultant psychological therapists representing a range of therapeutic modalities and operational managers.
Main duties of the job- Provide professional and clinical leadership for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy within the Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies.
- Deliver highly specialised CBT assessment and intervention for people with complex presentations and comorbidities, maintaining a small consultant caseload.
- Lead the governance, quality assurance and ongoing development of CBT practice within CSPT and contribute to Trust-wide developments relating to CBT where appropriate.
- Provide expert supervision, consultation, teaching and support to psychological therapists and multidisciplinary colleagues across the Centre and wider Trust.
- Contribute to workforce development, outreach and the delivery of specialist CBT training.
- Lead and contribute to research, clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to improve clinical outcomes.
About usWe aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.Job responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th August 2026
Closing date : 25th August 2026
We welcome your application.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential- Qualifications as stipulated in the relevant person specification to professional background
- HCPC Registered Practitioner or equivilant, e.g. BABCP registered CBT Practitioner
- Accredited CBT Therapist
Desirable- Qualifications in research methodology
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Substantial post qualification experience in CBT assessment, formulation and treatment across a range of care settings
- Substantial further specialist training as stipulated in the personal specification
- Substantial post qualification experience of delivering evidence based psychological therapy training to a range of professional groups
- An accredited CBT supervisor
- Experience of contributing to strategic clinical or organisational development and/or service redesign
Desirable- Previous experience in a Consultant Grade post
Skills and CompetenciesEssential- Specialist skills as per relevant personal specification
Additional RequirementsEssential- Strong leadership skills and experience
- Organisational skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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. 
