Intensity Therapist- CBT

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 09 January 2026

Do you want to join an innovative service delivering high quality treatments in primary care to people with common mental health problems?

Do you have the ability to both deliver high quality interventions, develop the skills and knowledge of other practitioners in South Tyneside Talking Therapies?

Do you want to be part of a team described by its current staff as supportive
, excellent
, and amazing
?

If the answer to these questions is yes, this post could be for you.

South Tyneside Talking Therapies is an award-winning service and one of the highest performing services at both regional and national level.

The post holder will provide screenings and high intensity CBT interventions as part of the Talking Therapies team which also includes other therapeutic models such as IPT, CAT, EMDR, CFD, Couples Counselling and Person Centred Counselling.

The post holder will be expected to have a commitment to a holistic model of mental health and working with partners to address client need through 1:1 work and group work.

There is recognition that staff can realise their potential through effective clinical and management supervision, managerial support, and through access to internal and external training.

Staff development and their wellbeing are accepted as priorities, and we have a long-established Wellbeing Strategy Group which develops wellbeing initiatives for the service.

This post holder will be required to work one out of hours shift per week.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce’s health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• The post holder will be part of South Tyneside Lifecycle Primary Care Mental Health Service, which incorporates IAPT and CAMHS. They will work with adults who have a range of common mental health problems in primary care using NICE high intensity treatment interventions of CBT. They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods.
• Will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
• To meet targets set nationally and locally for access, recovery and waiting times.

• Able to attend supervision training if not already trained, and other training as the post develops.
• Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this.
• Full range of skills and competencies required to deliver relevant.
• Well‑developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive…