Job summary

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Mat Cover 12 months

Band 7 - £55,524 - £62,652 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata

37.5 hrs per week

(One of these days to include a late clinic : 12.00 to 8.00 pm)

This is an opportunity to join an established Talking Therapies service.

We are seeking to recruit Band 7 CBT qualified therapists. We will accept applications from those who meet the essential criteria as per job description.

This is a 12-month fixed term post to cover maternity leave at 37.5 hours per week with an expectation of some out-of-hours/evening working.

Interview date week commencing 9th November 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity cognitive behavioural interventions.

The post holder will work with clients who have a range of complex anxiety and depression-related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

About us

Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley? To find out what its like to work for Bromley Healthcare please view our videos on YouTube, search for Bromley Healthcare.

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults.Being born from NHS Bromley's community provider unit we have been providing community services to the people of Bromley for many years and we have a wealth of experience. Salary is dependant on NHS experience and current banding/pay point. Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Inc HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

848-BHC-294-26

Job locations

Beckenham Beacon

Beckenham

BR3 3QL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

ClinicalAccept referrals via agreed protocols within the service

Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.

Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.

ProfessionalEnsure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. 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).

Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.

Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other psychological therapies.

Further information about the position and the main responsibilities is contained within the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities ClinicalAccept referrals via agreed protocols within the service Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary. Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients. ProfessionalEnsure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. 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). Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other psychological therapies. Further information about the position and the main responsibilities is contained within the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) or equivalent
• Accreditable with the BABCP

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required
• Relevant experience in primary care treating anxiety and depression
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time

Desirable

• Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it presents in primary care
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding/protection issues and the relevant legislation

Person Specification Qualification Essential Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) or equivalent Accreditable with the BABCP Experience Essential Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required Relevant experience in primary care treating anxiety and depression Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Skills Essential Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time Desirable Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it presents in primary care Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding/protection issues and the relevant legislation

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.

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. 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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Beckenham Beacon

Beckenham

BR3 3QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Beckenham Beacon

Beckenham

BR3 3QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)