Band 8a – CBT Therapist/Psychologist – IAPT – London

An exciting new opportunity has opened for a Qualified High-Intensity Band 8a CBT Therapist or Psychologist to join a dynamic talking therapy NHS IAPT team based in London. The role is available to start ASAP, working full-time hours per week for an ongoing period.

The postholder will conduct comprehensive assessments of clients to determine the most appropriate therapeutic interventions and deliver evidence-based treatment to individuals and groups referred to the IAPT service. Previous experience of working in field of neuropsychiatry would be desirable, experience of using EPJS patient record system would be desirable, and BABCP Accreditation is required.

To be considered for this role applying therapists must have the following:

• A postgraduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/Psychology
• Full BABCP accreditation
• Completed LTC training
• Extensive Mental Health experience
• The ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Be comfortable providing 1:1 or group consultation (face-to-face and via telephone)
• An IAPT supervision course is ideal, but not essential for the role
• Be empathetic and understanding

Benefits of locum work:

• Daily payroll
• Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors
• Expand your skill set more quickly
• Flexible hours of work

Why Pulse?

Pulse are the leading healthcare recruiter for Psychological Therapies, and we work closely with our NHS and private clients, to place qualified professionals into both permanent and locum roles across the UK.

• Online interviews via HireVue
• First class support and advice from our specialist consultant teams
• Assistance with travel and finding accommodation
• Streamlined compliance process, utilising new online technology
• Access to high-quality voluntary training
• £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*

*Terms and conditions*

Not for you but know the ideal Cognitive behavioural therapist?

If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation once they have worked over 200 hours*.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.