Cognitive Behaviour Therapist

Are you looking for an opportunity to work within our Early Intervention Service?

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced CBT for psychosis (CBTp) therapist or UKCP-registered psychotherapist to join our dynamic NHS mental health team.

The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to individuals experiencing psychosis, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to assessment, formulation, and treatment planning, offering specialist psychological therapies in line with NICE guidelines.

The Post holder will be part of The Early Intervention for psychosis service and may be required to work with clients within both the At-Risk Mental State and the First Episode Psychosis pathways.

They will work clients who have a range of psychosis related problems for which Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of the Early Intervention for psychosis service and may be required to work with clients within both the At-Risk Mental State and the First Episode Psychosis pathways. They will work with clients who have a range of psychosis related problems for which Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

You will provide high-quality person-cantered care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based. To undertake independent specialist assessment and therapy of service users, where appropriate making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.

You will provide advanced clinical advice and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis, and advanced decision-making skills.

You will manage change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research, and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice. This post will support the other lead clinicians to ensure that national guidelines are adhered to in line with the national programme, targets are achieved and that the clinical governance arrangements are in place.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M356.26

Job locations

Hillcrest

31 Slades Farm Road

Bournemouth

BH10 4EU

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

Educational Requirements / Qualifications

Essential

• A recorded / registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level (2:1 standard or above) in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
• At least one year's experience offering CBTp

Desirable

• Familiarity with the CTS-R as a means of self- rating and receiving feedback on CBT skills

Skills / Experience / Knowledge base

Essential

• Two year post graduate diploma in CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder

criteria

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Desirable

• Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting

criteria

Essential

• Ability to be self-reflective whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in supervision.

Person Specification

Educational Requirements / Qualifications

Essential

• A recorded / registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level (2:1 standard or above) in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
• At least one year's experience offering CBTp

Desirable

• Familiarity with the CTS-R as a means of self- rating and receiving feedback on CBT skills

Skills / Experience / Knowledge base

Essential

• Two year post graduate diploma in CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder

criteria

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Desirable

• Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting

criteria

Essential

• Ability to be self-reflective whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillcrest

31 Slades Farm Road

Bournemouth

BH10 4EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillcrest

31 Slades Farm Road

Bournemouth

BH10 4EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Educational Requirements / Qualifications

Essential

• A recorded / registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level (2:1 standard or above) in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
• At least one year's experience offering CBTp

Desirable

• Familiarity with the CTS-R as a means of self- rating and receiving feedback on CBT skills

Skills / Experience / Knowledge base

Essential

• Two year post graduate diploma in CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder

criteria

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Desirable

• Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting

criteria

Essential

• Ability to be self-reflective whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in supervision.