CBT HIT Therapist
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,000.00 to £47,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £41000.00 - £47000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, DA6 8DS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0433-26-0001 |
Summary
The post holder will be responsible for managing their own clinical caseload. This role involves the assessment and delivery of appropriate high-intensity psychological interventions to individuals presenting with common mental health difficulties within an NHS Talking Therapies service. Applicants must have completed and achieved their professional qualification independently and not via a Talking Therapies funded training route. The post holder will be expected to attend regular clinical supervision and may take on additional responsibilities to support ongoing service development as required. The role involves working with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and age groups, using interpreters where appropriate. Delivery will take place across community settings (including GP surgeries), psychological treatment centres, and remotely. The post holder will be required to work from the Bexleyheath office for up to three days per week. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic clinician who is motivated to contribute to service development and embrace flexible and innovative ways of working. This post offers the opportunity to work alongside professionals from a variety of therapeutic backgrounds as part of an evolving and integrated team. We are committed to promoting a healthy worklife balance and fostering a positive and supportive working environment. Key Responsibilities Clinical Accept referrals in line with agreed service protocols. Conduct assessments and deliver therapy via telephone, video consultation and face-to-face appointments. Deliver High Intensity CBT treatment in both individual and group formats (as agreed). Assess suitability of referrals in accordance with departmental protocols and refer clients to alternative services where appropriate. Formulate, implement and evaluate evidence-based treatment plans. Involve family members and carers in treatment where appropriate, communicating formulations sensitively and in accessible language. Promote access to psychological therapies within peripheral settings. For example, therapists working in GP surgeries will attend practice meetings, build effective working relationships with primary care teams, and ensure promotional materials are readily available for both professionals and members of the public. Liaise with other psychological therapy services to enhance collaborative working and improve service provision for local residents. Plan and coordinate appropriate packages of care, communicating effectively with internal and external professionals to support continuity and transfer of care where required. Undertake risk assessments, develop risk management plans, and initiate appropriate action when indicated, including referrals to secondary care and safeguarding services. Collect and record outcome data using the TALKING THERAPIES IAPTUS system, ensuring accurate documentation of clinical contacts, records, and care pathway progression. Ensure care is delivered within the stepped care framework in use within the service. Adhere to the service operations manual and relevant policies and procedures. Take proactive responsibility for meeting agreed clinical activity targets, including therapy contact hours. Contribute to clinical governance processes within your area of practice under the supervision of a Senior Therapist. Develop a specialist clinical interest area (e.g. PTSD, OCD, Long-Term Health Conditions, Perinatal Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Social Anxiety). Specialist focus may evolve in line with service needs and continuing professional development. Participate in clinical audit activities, including analysing service user feedback and presenting findings verbally and in writing. Training and Supervision Attend regular clinical supervision (individual and/or group) within the service. Participate in peer supervision. Actively engage in continuing professional development (CPD), including effective use of supervision. Attend and complete all required Talking Therapies-approved workshops and training relevant to professional objectives. Contribute to peer learning through journal clubs and in-house CPD events. Provide supervision to other staff where appropriate, following completion of relevant training and experience. Professional Maintain client confidentiality at all times. Liaise effectively with colleagues across Mind in Bexley and other relevant teams. Contribute to public and professional education programmes under the supervision of senior clinicians. Deliver psychoeducational sessions within a CBT framework to groups of service users under supervision. Take responsibility for the clinical governance of your own professional practice. Attend supervision, case management, and line management meetings regularly, actively participating in objective setting and performance reviews. Comply with organisational policies, procedures and standards. Promote and contribute to a positive therapeutic culture within the team and across the wider service. You may be required to work one evening shift (12pm8pm) and occasional Saturdays to meet the needs of service users.