Devon Partnership NHS Trust

STEP Cognitive Behavioural Therapists for Psychosis

The closing date is 02 November 2025

Job summary

The Torbay South and West Devon Specialist Team for Early Psychosis (STEP) is looking for a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist for Psychosis. This post will cover the whole locality area of Torbay, South and West Devon.

The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people within an identified Devon locality.

The post holder will be part of a Specialist Team for Early Psychosis (STEP) service and will provide CBT interventions for people with a first episode psychosis and for people with an At Risk Mental State (ARMS). The post holder will work with clients who have a range of complex mental health related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

The post holder will act as a lead specialist for STEP, providing professional clinical supervision to less experienced staff, trainees & students, and contributing to the leadership of the local service under the direction of the Team Manager and Clinical Psychologist.

STEP provides a service for people between the ages of 14 - 65 who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) or At Risk Mental States (ARMS).

Main duties of the job

1. Providing CBT for Psychosis to a caseload of 12 clients per WTE as dictated by the evidence base.

2. Provide supervision and / or training to team colleagues around CBT informed practice and to support STEP colleagues training to achieve any qualifications in CBT

3. Ensuring the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg NMC, HCPC, BPS, UKCP, BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

4. Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with team managers and other senior staff where necessary and as part of the professional development review and continuing professional development.

5. Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.

6. Maintain up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

7. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

10 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0755

Job locations

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Collett Way

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ12 4PH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in mental health services.
Skills in applying CBT and CBTp theory to work with individuals, couples, family systems, groups and organisations.
Advanced skills in assessment, formulation, engagement and interventions.
Knowledge and experience of the principles of Early Intervention in Psychosis Services and national targets.
Experience of working with people with severe and complex mental health problems, using CBT as a significant part of your role.

Desirable

Experience of working in Early Intervention in psychosis services as a CBT therapist.
Experience of teaching and training CBT and CBTp.
Experience of running CBT groups and other low intensity interventions.
Experience of supervising staff in using CBT.
Completed clinical audits within a service.

Qualifications

Essential

A registered qualification in one of the following at graduate diploma level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological profession.
Specialist training in CBT

Desirable

Trained in provision of supervision for CBT.

Registration

Essential

Registered and accredited with an appropriate recognised UK professional body (BABCP), or nearing the end of the process of acquiring this registration and accreditation.

Desirable

Accredited in CBT supervision.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in mental health services.
Skills in applying CBT and CBTp theory to work with individuals, couples, family systems, groups and organisations.
Advanced skills in assessment, formulation, engagement and interventions.
Knowledge and experience of the principles of Early Intervention in Psychosis Services and national targets.
Experience of working with people with severe and complex mental health problems, using CBT as a significant part of your role.

Desirable

Experience of working in Early Intervention in psychosis services as a CBT therapist.
Experience of teaching and training CBT and CBTp.
Experience of running CBT groups and other low intensity interventions.
Experience of supervising staff in using CBT.
Completed clinical audits within a service.

Qualifications

Essential

A registered qualification in one of the following at graduate diploma level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological profession.
Specialist training in CBT

Desirable

Trained in provision of supervision for CBT.

Registration

Essential

Registered and accredited with an appropriate recognised UK professional body (BABCP), or nearing the end of the process of acquiring this registration and accreditation.

Desirable

Accredited in CBT supervision.

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).