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 intelligenceStrong therapeutic and rapport-building skillsClinical decision-making and problem-solvingTime management and organisational skillsProfessionalism and confidentialityResilience and adaptability

Benefits

Competitive salary packageCompany pension schemeOngoing CPD and training opportunitiesClinical supervision supportEmployee wellbeing programmeAnnual leave entitlementCareer progression opportunities within private healthcare services