CBT Therapist

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest providers of Talking Therapies services in the country. We are currently seeking cognitive behavioural therapists to join our recommissioned Norfolk and Waveney service, which provides evidence-based psychological therapies to people aged 16 and over.

This is a particularly positive time to join us, following contract renewal, as the service moves to a data-led, Place-based model, taking provision closer to the local population that it serves while developing an already broad portfolio of clinical specialisms, including perinatal, trauma and long term conditions. We are looking to recruit to enhance our place based model across West, North and East Norfolk. Recent innovations have included the launch of a mobile service delivery vehicle and the production of a short film for new fathers.

Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies is research active and is working closely with the University of East Anglia, a UK Top 25 university (Complete University Guide 2025) as both a provider of training for mental health professionals and a research partner as we build our portfolio of projects. We are also working with local acute healthcare providers to this end, embedding our therapeutic staff within wider systems of health. The service has excellent access to ongoing training and specialist supervision.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to hold a caseload of clients, working at the national standard for Talking Therapies, at Step 3 this is delivering 20 clinical contact hours per week, providing evidence-based assessment and treatment for people presenting with a range of commonly experienced disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Working within a busy, high volume clinical environment is often challenging and therefore, all staff are expected to participate in regular clinical supervision to ensure the quality of delivery and maintain professional development and wellbeing.

Our psychological therapies are delivered face to face, as well as online and by telephone, depending upon the needs of service users. Though hybrid working is part of the role, all staff are expected to attend team hubs and other delivery sites to see people as required, and to participate in a range of training and service activities.

It is an expectation that staff will contribute to the ongoing programme of development and improvement, including clinical audit, service evaluation and personal performance appraisal.

About us

As a service we are committed to supporting our communities across Norfolk and Waveney.

o Our vision for Norfolk and Waveney is to improve the lives of the 210,000 people who suffer with anxiety and depression, promoting sustained recovery and wellbeing in line with Talking Therapies Manual.

o Together with partners we will reduce the differentials in access, treatment and outcomes from Talking Therapies that those who experience inequalities face in our communities.

o Our approach brings together VCSE and statutory organisations at System, Place and community levels, aligning physical health and mental health pathways with networks of social and community support.

Staff are eligible for generous annual leave, starting at 27 days per year, NHS pension and access to various Trust benefits.

We are committed to quality through external scrutiny and have recently joined the Accreditation Programme for Psychological Therapies (APPTS), part of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, College Centre for Quality Improvement assurance programme.

Details

Date posted

07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year gross per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-WSN7583181

Job locations

Oaktree Centre, Northgate Hospital

Northgate Street

Great Yarmouth

NR30 1BU

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a service and within teams we are committed to the Trust values:

We are aTeam:We build strong relationships within and across teams and work closely with service users, carers, and families.

We areAccountable: We are answerable for our actions, behaviour and performance and take pride in our work.

WeLearn and Improve: We take every opportunity to learn and improve and provide feedback which is helpful, sincere, and genuine.

We areKind: We act with kindness, and we treat everyone with respect and dignity.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one-off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a service and within teams we are committed to the Trust values:

We are aTeam:We build strong relationships within and across teams and work closely with service users, carers, and families.

We areAccountable: We are answerable for our actions, behaviour and performance and take pride in our work.

WeLearn and Improve: We take every opportunity to learn and improve and provide feedback which is helpful, sincere, and genuine.

We areKind: We act with kindness, and we treat everyone with respect and dignity.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one-off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• BABCP accreditation as a CBT/Therapists(may have been gained following successful completion of High Intensity Therapist Training).
• Professional qualification and registration in a recognised mental health profession
• Knowledge and experience acquired through relevant first professional qualification at degree or postgraduate degree level.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Theoretical knowledge of CBT/Therapies and the application of appropriate models of practice, according to client need.
• Excellent communication skills with a range of people in a variety of both clinical and managerial settings.

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

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• BABCP accreditation as a CBT/Therapists(may have been gained following successful completion of High Intensity Therapist Training).
• Professional qualification and registration in a recognised mental health profession
• Knowledge and experience acquired through relevant first professional qualification at degree or postgraduate degree level.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Theoretical knowledge of CBT/Therapies and the application of appropriate models of practice, according to client need.
• Excellent communication skills with a range of people in a variety of both clinical and managerial settings.

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

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

Oaktree Centre, Northgate Hospital

Northgate Street

Great Yarmouth

NR30 1BU

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

Oaktree Centre, Northgate Hospital

Northgate Street

Great Yarmouth

NR30 1BU

Employer's website

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