High Intensity Therapist
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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust High Intensity Therapist
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Sunderland Talking Therapies to appoint a TTAD High Intensity Therapist trained in CBT, IPT or EMDR on a 12 month fixed term basis.
The service is currently delivered within the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression (TTAD) model which is provided in partnership between Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland Counselling Service and Washington Mind.
We are a dynamic and dedicated team that offers a range of psychological therapies and services to treat people and support their recovery within a stepped care model. The team is made up of around 80+ clinicians including Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, High Intensity Therapists, Community Practitioners, a Dual Diagnosis Specialist, Employment Support Advisors and a Counsellor.
The post-holder will work within the TTAD service providing High Intensity Therapy to clients experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression presentations. We are an innovative service and deliver therapy via telephone and online consultation alongside face to face appointments. You must be able to demonstrate that you have a strong commitment to high quality client care, good organisational skills, can prioritise your workload and have excellent communication skills.
This service is 8-8 service weekdays; with some Saturday working required. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across the shifts required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression (TTAD) service and will provide High Intensity Therapy interventions utilising one of the TTAD recognised therapies of CBT, IPT or EMDR. The post holder will work with clients who have a range of anxiety and depression related presentations using NICE Guidance recommended therapy. You should be adult trained and have experience of delivering therapy to adults.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-326-JW-A
Job locations
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Newcastle road
Sunderland
SR5 1NB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 15th September2026
Closing date : 20th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 15th September2026
Closing date : 20th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- High Intensity NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) Post Graduate Diploma with BABCP accreditation and registration. OR RMN, OT or Social Worker qualification, or an Honours degree level qualification in another mental health field, subject to specific suitability check, and able to meet Core Profession equivalence KSA requirements.
- Post graduate qualification in psychological assessment and psychological therapy appropriate to the NHS Talking Therapies pathway as detailed in the Table below with related registration and accreditation.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
- Demonstratable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation
Desirable
- Trained in provision of supervision for CBT
- Completed clinical audits within a service
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)
- 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
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Computer literate
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- High Intensity NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) Post Graduate Diploma with BABCP accreditation and registration. OR RMN, OT or Social Worker qualification, or an Honours degree level qualification in another mental health field, subject to specific suitability check, and able to meet Core Profession equivalence KSA requirements.
- Post graduate qualification in psychological assessment and psychological therapy appropriate to the NHS Talking Therapies pathway as detailed in the Table below with related registration and accreditation.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
- Demonstratable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation
Desirable
- Trained in provision of supervision for CBT
- Completed clinical audits within a service
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)
- 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
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Computer literate
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
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 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.
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
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Newcastle road
Sunderland
SR5 1NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Newcastle road
Sunderland
SR5 1NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager
Martin Noble
01915665450
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
263-CCG26-326-JW-A
Job locations
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Newcastle road
Sunderland
SR5 1NB
United Kingdom
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