Job vacancy: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - Long Term Health Conditions, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Oldham

Job summary

Main area: CBT
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working with face to face clinic time.)
Job ref: 311-F956-26-A

Employer: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Team base - Forest House, The Royal Oldham Hospital
Town: Oldham
Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/07/2026 23:59

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - Long Term Health Conditions

NHS AfC: Band 7

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to provide CBT based assessment, formulation and treatment for people experiencing a moderate to severe common mental health problem. This includes opportunities for group based intervention in addition to 1-1 client facing work. There are options for a combination of remote and office based working.
The successful candidate will provide CBT to clients referred into the service who are deemed appropriate for CBT intervention. This includes undertaking and managing a clinical caseload, in accordance with the Trust’s operational policy and recommendations within the NHS Talking Therapies Manual. This includes working towards national standard service targets which are monitored by the ICB and Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership.
The successful candidate will be expected to attend monthly clinical supervision to develop knowledge, skills, promote access clinical excellence and ensure safe therapeutic practice.
High levels of clinical governance are expected including all documentation as required by the service and the successful candidate will work closely with their Line Manager, Senior CBT Therapist, and Clinical Lead.
The service encourages and promotes staff development. Members of staff are encouraged to participate in the delivery of clinical supervision and/or training to colleagues and partnership organisations. This may include further training in varying therapeutic modalities, and/or specialist areas and various champion roles.
Members of staff are offered 5 CPD days pro rata by the Trust and the service also offers monthly CPD events.

Person specification

Essential and Desireable

Essential criteria

Education/Qualifications: • Core Mental Health Profession Qualification i.e. Psychologist  RMHN / OT /Social Worker  Post-Graduate Qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with experience to Masters level. • BABCP Accreditation
Experience: Proven experience in Core Mental Health Profession  Experience of specialist CBT assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.  Organising and running groups.  Demonstrable experience of supervision others  Organising and running groups
Knowledge: • Knowledge of NHS Mental Health Systems  Specialised Clinical Knowledge to Post Graduate level in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Skills and Abilities: pecialist Clinical Skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.  Ability to assess clients using CBT Framework and fully implement Treatment Programmes.  Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and Management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.  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.  To be able to work as a group leader.  High level of interpersonal skills.  Ability to manage own caseload.
Work Related Circumstances: Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs  Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies  Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Desirable criteria

Education / Qualifications: Evidence of further study in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy i.e. Masters Level Degree  Supervision Qualification  Group Work Qualification
Experience: Post-Graduate experience as Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.  Experience of working with metal health and co morbid physical health conditions.  Experience in giving Specialist CBT Supervision and in Teaching/Running Group Therapy.  Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-medial materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
Knowledge: •Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Research Methodology
Work Related Circumstances: Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material.

📝 Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website.

🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:

Identity verification
Right to work check
Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
Professional registration and/or qualification check
Occupational health assessment
Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

📣 Additional Information -

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

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.

Application numbers

We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Jenny Farrell
Job title: Service Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 016171627076

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
Telephone: 01617163181

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