High Intensity CBT Therapist
The closing date is 05 January 2026
Job summary
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to help improve people's wellbeing and quality of life? If the answer is yes then you will find working with NHS Northamptonshire Talking Therapies hugely rewarding.
We are an innovative and enthusiastic service wanting to recruit a diverse workforce, who are values driven, compassionate and have a desire to deliver high quality psychological therapies every day.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for high intensity therapists to join our service on a fixed-term contract basis, covering both our North and South locality teams.As a high intensity therapist you will work with adults from a variety of backgrounds either on an individual basis or through facilitating groups.
You will work with patients with depression and anxiety problems. A large part of your role will be to assess a patients suitability for evidence-based psychological interventions, formulating and implementing treatment and evaluating progress.
You'll be formally trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have or be eligible to apply for professional accreditation from the relevant professional body.
We are committed to providing regular supervision and continuing professional development to support your work. We are a friendly, supportive team with a focus on promoting both the wellbeing of staff and patients.
You'll have experience of working with people with mental health conditions and will need to use a range of clinical, organisational and leadership skills on a daily basis.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Details
Date posted
23 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
270-TG610-MH
Job locations
Willowbrook Health Centre
Cottingham Road, Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 2UR
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Willowbrook Health Centre
Cottingham Road, Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 2UR
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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