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Job summary

Main area
Psychological Therapist
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Mat leave cover)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (One of these days to include a late clinic : 12.00 to 8.00 pm)
Job ref
848-BHC-294-26
Employer
Bromley Healthcare
Employer type
NHS
Site
Beckenham Beacon
Town
Beckenham
Salary
£55,524 - £62,652 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/10/2026 23:59
Interview date
10/11/2026

Employer heading

Bromley Healthcare logo

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist-Fixed term Mat Cover 12 months

NHS AfC: Band 7

 

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

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Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical
Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service 

Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions 

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department’s 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.

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

Experience

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

Skills

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amelie Hipolito
Job title
Senior CBT Therapist
Email address
[email protected]
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