Job summary
Join us as a Band 7 Psychological Professional working within our OCD pathway within community mental health services in Coventry and Warwickshire. We welcome and encourage applications from CBT therapists, registered psychological therapists, registered counsellors, clinical and counselling psychologists.
15 hours per week
About YouWe are seeking a Therapist who is:
- BABCP accredited (or working towards accreditation)
- Confident in CBT delivery with a strong interest in OCD and group interventions
- Skilled in risk assessment, safeguarding, and working with complex presentations
- Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider MDT
- Motivated to develop and refine expertise in a specialist, group-based pathway
This role is well suited to therapists seeking a position in which they can specialise in OCD and enhance their group facilitation skills within a supportive and well-established service.
What We Offer- Specialist training and reflective practice opportunities
- Close collaboration with an experienced clinician in the field
- Experience in advanced CBT interventions and group facilitation
- A supportive MDT committed to high-quality care
Main duties of the job
Group Facilitation (Mondays):
- Maintenance sessions with previous group participants
- Main OCD treatment group session
- Co-facilitating groups alongside Dr Sequeira with opportunities for reflective learning and clinical development
- Client Assessments
Pre-Group Responsibilities (Other Weekday):
- Clinical screening and pre-group assessments
- Short-term preparatory work with selected clients (2-3 sessions where needed)
- Risk and safeguarding assessments as required
- Suitability and motivation assessments
- Liaison with referrers and the MDT
Post-Group Responsibilities(Other Weekday):
- Clinical note writing and updating records
- Outcome monitoring and assisting with psychometric analysis
- Contribution to post-group reviews with each client
- Follow-up work with participants
Administrative and Supportive Tasks(Other Weekday):
- Preparing and adapting group materials as needed
- Ensuring smooth online delivery (e.g., Zoom links)
- Ongoing communication with the MDT regarding participant progress
- Monday (fixed):Full day, including facilitation, preparation, and follow-up
- Second day (flexible):For assessments, reviews, documentation, MDT liaison, and planning
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
staff networks and support groups
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
444-7534256-MH
Job locations
Swanswell point
Coventry
CV1 4FS
Job description
Job responsibilities
The core function of this role is the delivery of the OCD pathway. This will involve assessment, delivery of group and 1:1 aspects of the pathway, following up where there may be risk issues and making onward links and referrals for the patients where necessary. There may be some supervisory responsibilities for trainee and junior staff.
Please see attached job description for full details of this role.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
The core function of this role is the delivery of the OCD pathway. This will involve assessment, delivery of group and 1:1 aspects of the pathway, following up where there may be risk issues and making onward links and referrals for the patients where necessary. There may be some supervisory responsibilities for trainee and junior staff.
Please see attached job description for full details of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate Qualification in a psychological therapy
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in relation to the client group.
- Skills in applying this knowledge.
- Well developed communication skills, suitable to the specialty.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and the legal context. Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults and/or young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working with a range of clients, presenting a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances.
- Experience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual needs.
- Experience in providing consultancy to colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate Qualification in a psychological therapy
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in relation to the client group.
- Skills in applying this knowledge.
- Well developed communication skills, suitable to the specialty.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and the legal context. Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults and/or young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working with a range of clients, presenting a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances.
- Experience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual needs.
- Experience in providing consultancy to colleagues.
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 informationDisclosure 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
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address
Swanswell point
Coventry
CV1 4FS
Employer's website
https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address
Swanswell point
Coventry
CV1 4FS
Employer's website
Salary range
- £47,810 - £54,710 per year