Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

CBT Therapist

The closing date is 14 September 2025

Job summary

Discover an exceptional career opportunity as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist within the Central Youth Teams, located in Norwich. The Youth Service, provides specialist mental health support for 14 - 25 year olds. In our service we support young people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. We have enthusiastic and skilled staff who provide the support that is needed - and they are motivated to make a real difference to young people, their families and carers.

The CYP services in Central Norfolk provide specialist mental health interventions to young people up to 25 in the central Norfolk area, as well as providing specialist intervention to Looked After and Adopted Children across Norfolk and Waveney. Currently the CYP services in Norfolk and divided into an under 14 CAMHs Service and a 14 - 25 Youth Service

The area includes a mix or urban communities as well as including the University of East Anglia and the Norwich University of the Arts, both of which bring large student communities into the area.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the Job

Delivering specialised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to the youth population , including opportunities for individual and group work.

Collaborating within a dynamic multi-disciplinary mental health team, ensuring seamless integration of care, and providing consultation, supervision and training to non-therapist team colleagues.

Adhering to service procedures, protocols, and guidelines to maintain exceptional standards.

Balancing managerial and clinical supervision to optimise your performance and growth.

About us

Benefits included within this role are:o NHS pensiono A comprehensive in house and external training programmeso Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days per annum based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)o Staff physio serviceo NHS discounts and many more.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-CEN7420875

Job locations

80 St Stephens Rd

Norwuch

NR1 3RE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details regarding the role, please see attached job description and person specification plus the supplementary information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details regarding the role, please see attached job description and person specification plus the supplementary information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional qualification and registration in a recognised mental health profession
  • BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist

Experience

Essential

  • Theoretical knowledge of CBT/Therapies and the application of appropriate models of practice, according to client need.
  • Highly specialist assessment skills in CBT/Therapies
  • Proven supervisory skills
  • proven effectiveness of engaging family and carers in treatment programmes

Desirable

  • Experience of working with a wide variety of patients whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.

Other

Essential

  • Excellent organisation and planning skills
  • Able to travel independently
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional qualification and registration in a recognised mental health profession
  • BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist

Experience

Essential

  • Theoretical knowledge of CBT/Therapies and the application of appropriate models of practice, according to client need.
  • Highly specialist assessment skills in CBT/Therapies
  • Proven supervisory skills
  • proven effectiveness of engaging family and carers in treatment programmes

Desirable

  • Experience of working with a wide variety of patients whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.

Other

Essential

  • Excellent organisation and planning skills
  • Able to travel independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

80 St Stephens Rd

Norwuch

NR1 3RE


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

80 St Stephens Rd

Norwuch

NR1 3RE


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Team Managers

Clair Szemis/James Moss

clair.szemis@nsft.nhs.uk

01603272800

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-CEN7420875

Job locations

80 St Stephens Rd

Norwuch

NR1 3RE


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