Psychological Therapist - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; CBT

Psychological Therapist
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

We have one vacancy where we are looking to recruit either a Psychological Therapist
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.

We have one vacancy where we are looking to recruit either a Psychological Therapist
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist. If you are a Psychological Therapist
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), please use this link to apply  If you are a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, please use this link to apply

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 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.

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.

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.

Deliver evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy using a range of specialist knowledge and techniques, and adapting interventions based on evolving needs and formulations.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team clinicians and multi‑agency representatives to ensure the delivery of integrated and psychologically informed care.

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.

Support and engage in research activities as indicated, adding to the evidence base for practice, and participate in development activities and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of clinical services.

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
• 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:

• 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)…