We are seeking one enthusiastic and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, or Counselling Psychologist to join our Getting Help Service as a Psychological Therapist. The role combines the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions with wider responsibilities that support service quality and workforce development. Alongside managing a clinical caseload, the successful candidate will provide clinical supervision and support to Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners and other members of the workforce, helping to develop clinical skills, maintain high standards of care, and promote best practice.
The post holder will play an active role in service leadership, contributing to service development, pathway improvement, quality initiatives, and the implementation of evidence-based practice. Working closely with operational and clinical leaders, they will help shape and enhance the delivery of psychological therapies across the service.
Working within a dynamic, skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team and supported by senior clinicians, you will deliver high-quality psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions. You will conduct risk assessments, develop and implement risk management plans, and liaise with external agencies where required . The role includes providing safe, effective therapy aligned with service objectives , and engaging in supervision and ongoing professional development.
Clinical Assessment: Conduct specialised clinical assessments and develop clear and detailed psychological formulation of the service user’s presenting difficulties using evidence based cognitive behavioural models of understanding.
Treatment Planning: In collaboration with service users and multi-disciplinary colleagues, develop personalised treatment plans based on service user needs, assessment findings, formulation of the presenting problems, and evidence of effectiveness to support recovery goals and improve quality of life.
Individual and Group Interventions: Deliver evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy using a range of specialist knowledge and techniques, and adapting interventions based on evolving needs and formulations.
Supervision and Training: In line with experience and role development plans, provide CBT supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, contributing to their professional development and enhancing the interventions they offer.
Research and Development: Support and engage in research activities as indicated , adding to the evidence base for practice, and participate in development activities and quality improvement initiatives.
Contributing to Service Development: Actively engage in the improvement and development of mental health services, implementing new treatment approaches, providing insights and expertise to enhance the overall quality of care.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Generous NHS pension scheme
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for this role:
1. Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP or Evidence of having achieved and completed the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes – BABCP portfolio route to BABCP Accreditation
2. Post graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
3. Accreditation with British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
4. Experience of completing CBT assessments, formulations and interventions and autonomously managing a caseload in a specialist healthcare setting relevant to the service area
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed .
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have . Please don’t hesitate to c ontact Annie Pass , Team Lead ( E mail :
[email protected] ) who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
