Cognitive Behavioural Therapist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN2 2JA |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7426533/437-7426533 |
Summary
GMMH Health and Wigan CAMHS are looking to recruit a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team, which implements a stepped-care model of care to children and Young people across the Wigan footprint.
We are seeking a accredited CBT therapist to work within the wider mental health team alongside other psychological professionals.
The role of the post holder will be to provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to those presenting with common mental health difficulties of varying complexity, for which CBT has been demonstrated to be clinically effective. They will work closely with other professionals and contribute to the wider formulation and understanding of presenting distress, including attending multi professional meetings to share formulations, intervention plans and progress.
The post holder will need current accreditation with the BABCP and evidence of working with clients presenting with complex relational needs.
The post holder is primarily responsible for providing Cognitive Behavioural assessment, formulation and therapy to service users with complex mental health needs. To provide services that meet the agreed service priorities consonant with practitioner experience and expertise.
In conjunction with other psychological therapists working within the service, the post holder will contribute as appropriate to the provision of individual and group CBT based interventions.
This job description recognises the need to ensure appropriate supervision and professional development as a core theme.
The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users’ and their carers.
The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery.
These principles will recognise the need to
·Promotes safe practice
·Value the aims of service users
·Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice
·Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change
·Value social inclusion
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
See attached detailed job description and person specification
Staff benefits
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025