CBT Therapist - £39140 - £42000 / annum

ID - 1165

Position: Nurse Deputy Manager

Salary: £39140 - £42000 / annum

Location: Hampshire SO18

Job Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team within a private hospital setting.

The successful candidate will provide evidence-based psychological interventions to patients experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, stress-related conditions, OCD, and other emotional or behavioural challenges.

The CBT Therapist will work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and support positive clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group CBT interventions in accordance with NICE guidelines and best practice standards.
• Provide evidence-based therapy for patients with common and complex mental health conditions.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment outcomes, and adapt interventions as required.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely clinical records and reports.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and contribute to integrated care planning.
• Manage risk effectively, including safeguarding concerns, self-harm, suicide risk, and crisis interventions.
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care.

Professional & Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain professional registration and adhere to ethical and professional standards.
• Work in compliance with hospital policies, safeguarding procedures, GDPR, and clinical governance frameworks.
• Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and continuous professional development (CPD).
• Contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Promote equality, diversity, dignity, and inclusion in all aspects of care delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Accredited qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
• BABCP Accreditation (or working towards accreditation).
• Experience delivering CBT within mental health or healthcare settings.
• Strong understanding of NICE guidelines and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and mental health legislation.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within private healthcare or inpatient settings.
• Experience supporting patients with trauma, personality disorders, or complex mental health needs.
• Additional therapeutic training or modalities (e.g.
  
  DBT, EMDR, ACT, mindfulness-based approaches).
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Strong therapeutic and rapport-building skills
• Clinical decision-making and problem-solving
• Time management and organisational skills
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• Resilience and adaptability

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Clinical supervision support
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Career progression opportunities within private healthcare services