Role description
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated CBT Therapist to join our growing Mansfield & Ashfield Mental Health Support Team (MHST).
Nottinghamshire MHST has grown significantly and now comprises of 6 localities clinical teams working across the county to deliver early intervention and mental health support within education settings.
As part of our Mansfield & Ashfield team, you will become a valued member of a well-established team of CBT Therapists, Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), Specialist Practitioners, and wider clinical colleagues who are committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
The successful candidate will benefit from working within a supportive and collaborative environment, with access to regular clinical and professional supervision, peer support, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced multidisciplinary colleagues, contribute to evidence-based interventions, and play a key role in the ongoing development of a thriving and expanding service.
We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing, career progression, and professional growth, making this an excellent opportunity for a CBT Therapist looking to further develop their skills within a dynamic and forward-thinking team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a CBT Therapist to work alongside our EMHPs and Specialist Practitioners to deliver evidence-based CBT interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Interventions will be provided primarily on a one-to-one basis within educational settings, with some remote delivery where appropriate.
The successful candidate will undertake assessments, develop CBT formulations, and provide high-quality therapeutic interventions that support positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
They will work autonomously in managing a clinical caseload while contributing to a wider multidisciplinary team focused on delivering timely, effective, and accessible mental health support.
They will also contribute to the ongoing development of the service through participation and delivery in clinical supervision and service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
Our core purpose is to work with children, young people, and their families/carers who may be experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties that impact on wellbeing, development, and daily functioning.
We aim to improve the mental health of children and young people through the provision of a timely, integrated, high-quality, and multidisciplinary countywide service that helps young people thrive in their educational, social, and family environments
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a CBT Therapist to work alongside our EMHPs and Specialist Practitioners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions to children and young people experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties. Interventions will be delivered primarily within educational settings, with some remote delivery where clinically appropriate.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing children and young people referred to the service, determining their suitability for CBT, developing shared formulations, and delivering specialist CBT interventions tailored to individual needs.
They will hold responsibility for their own clinical caseload, undertaking autonomous clinical decision-making, risk assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation of outcomes while working within professional and organisational guidelines.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary Mental Health Support Team, the post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues, schools, families, and partner agencies to support children and young people's emotional wellbeing.
The role includes providing specialist CBT consultation, advice, and support to team members and educational settings, contributing to a whole-school approach to mental health and helping to build the confidence and capability of school staff.
The CBT Therapist will contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice within the service by supporting colleagues with CBT-informed interventions, participating in supervision and reflective practice, and sharing specialist knowledge and expertise with the wider team.
Opportunities will also be available to contribute to training, service improvement projects, audit, research, and the continued development of CBT pathways across Nottinghamshire MHSTs.
The role requires a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, maintaining BABCP accreditation and professional development, and using routine outcome measures to evaluate effectiveness and improve service delivery.
The successful candidate will be supported through regular clinical and management supervision and will join an established network of CBT Therapists across Nottinghamshire MHST, providing opportunities for peer support, collaborative working, and ongoing professional development.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in line with professional development and maintenance of accreditation with BABCP.
Desirable
- Other psychotherapy qualification (e.g. EMDR, Counselling, DIT,IPT). Training in LTC/MUS
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or Accredited High Intensity Worker.
- BABCP accreditation.
Desirable
- Actively working towards accreditation.
- Other professional Mental Health Qualification.
- Core profession (RMN, OT, RGN)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in mental health or psychological therapy services.
- Significant experience in assessing for and managing risk.
- Experience of working within a target driven service. Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time, and work under pressure.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, preferably within a Stepped Care model.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
- The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system.
- Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in your professional competency framework.
- Computer competent
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to assess risk and respond appropriately.
- Ability to establish good therapeutic and boundary relationships with clients.
- Demonstrates an understanding of more complex mental health problems and their management.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
- To demonstrate an appreciation of performance targets and the ability to achieve individual agreed service targets.
Desirable
- Trained in provision of supervision for CBT.
- Completed clinical audits within a service.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
- The service is provided between 09:00-5:00 Monday-Friday.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.
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.
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
