Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified High Intensity Therapist to join our friendly, well established team in North Lincolnshire. The post holder will be part of an expanding NHS Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity interventions/Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to patients who have a range of anxiety and depression related problems using evidence based interventions. The post holder will work with people from different cultural backgrounds, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities. This will involve delivering these interventions via face to face, video and typed (e-clinics). Please note: this is not a remote only post and the post-holder will be expected to deliver therapy to patients from the office base as well as working from home and other venues as required, and will be expected to travel across the locality. This role will only be appropriate for qualified therapists who hold an accredited registration with the BABCP. This is non-negotiable and evidence will need to be provided.

Main duties of the job
To work as a high level clinician undertaking specialist cognitive behavioural assessments and providing treatment to adults with a range of psychological and emotional disorders at steps 2-3 inclusive of the Stepped Care Model (National Institute for Clinical Excellence anxiety and depression guidelines).

• To liaise with Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and other colleagues in the specialist mental health services in relation to work which fits within the remit of the NHS Talking Therapies service, and to facilitate the throughput of work between the services as appropriate.
• To actively "case manage" workload in line with National Institute for Mental Health guidance.
• To act as a clinical expert in the field of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), providing consultation and education to service colleagues, primary care staff and other relevant stakeholders.
• To provide expertise in all aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to clients.
• To provide Clinical Supervision and support to colleagues delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions at step 2 and 3 of the stepped care model including PWP's and Hi-intensity trainees.

About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-NLTT-0289

Essential qualifications and experience

• Qualification from High intensity NHS Talking Therapies course PG Dip CBT or equivalent
• Accredited with the BABCP
• Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating competencies as required
• Appropriate demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
• Computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has received training and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Basic understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of anxiety and depression and how it presents in primary care
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

Desirable

• Graduate level
• Experience of working in Primary Care Services / NHS Talking Therapies service
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Trained in provision of supervision for CBT
• Completed clinical audits within a service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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

Employer contact details
Contact: Team Manager Lisa Briggs, lisa.briggs8@nhs.net, 07814991759

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