CBT / Psychological Therapist- Band 7 | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum / pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Coventry, CV1 4FS |
| Cwmni: | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7819820/444-7819820-MH |
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapist for Psychosis - Part time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Band 7 CBT Therapist to join our Coventry Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team.
About the Role
As a key member of our multi‑disciplinary team, you will deliver high‑quality CBT and CBTp to people aged 14–65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis or an At‑Risk Mental State (ARMS). EIP offers evidence‑based early assessment and treatment for up to three years, with a strong emphasis on working collaboratively with families and carers.
You will provide evidence-based assessment, formulation, and intervention, supporting individuals with unusual experiences and beliefs, trauma, co‑morbidities, and the social challenges associated with psychosis. Instilling hope and promoting recovery is central to what we do.
What We Offer
• A supportive and psychologically minded MDT environment
• Regular supervision from a Senior Clinical Psychologist
• Opportunities to provide supervision and training to colleagues
• Involvement in service development, research, and audit activity
• A team where psychological therapies are highly valued and embedded in the pathway
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic CBT therapist who:
• Is committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care
• Values collaborative, multidisciplinary working
• Has experience or a strong interest in psychosis and ARMS pathways
• Brings compassion, curiosity, and a recovery‑focused mindset
Clinical
• Deliver specialist CBT and CBT for Psychosis interventions to service users within the EIP pathway.
• Provide psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence‑based treatment.
• Offer consultation and joint working to MDT colleagues.
• Work autonomously within professional and service guidelines.
• Maintain high-quality clinical records in line with Trust policies.
Multi‑Disciplinary Team Working
• Work collaboratively with nurses, psychiatrists, OTs, psychologists, social workers and support workers.
• Contribute psychological perspectives to MDT reviews, care plans, and risk assessments.
Service Contribution
• Support the development and delivery of ARMS pathways within the service.
• Participate in clinical audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement activity.
• Contribute to psychological thinking within the team and wider service.
Professional
• Receive and engage with regular supervision from a Senior Clinical Psychologist.
• Maintain accreditation through CPD, supervision, and ethical practice.
• Uphold recovery-focused and culturally sensitive approaches.
Other Requirements
• Travel across Warwickshire and Coventry during the working day.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of service users.
• Adhere to Trust values, policies, and safeguarding responsibilities.
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Qualifications
Essential:
• Professional registration (HCPC, NMC, AHP registration)and/orBABCP accreditation.
• Completed training in CBT for Psychosis at Diploma‑equivalent level (or willingness to undertake top‑up training).
Desirable:
• EMDR training.
• Additional training in Trauma‑Focused CBT and/or BFT and/or Mood on Track.
Experience
Essential:
• Experience delivering CBT to people with psychosis.
• Experience applying CBT models to anxiety and mood disorders, including complex presentations and trauma.
• Experience working within multi‑disciplinary teams.
Desirable:
• Experience in an Early Intervention in Psychosis service.
• Experience in service development or improvement activity.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential:
• Strong knowledge of CBT and CBT for Psychosis models and interventions.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a clinical caseload.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to contribute psychological perspectives to MDT working.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk, and professional accountability.
Desirable:
• Knowledge of ARMS frameworks and evidence‑based interventions.
• Awareness of relevant NICE guidelines and EIP standards.
Other Requirements
Essential:
• Ability to travel across a large geographical area during the working day.
• Flexibility around service needs.
Please note: It is mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to be registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service.
This advert closes on Monday 23 Mar 2026