CBT Therapist (Full or Part time) - fixed term inWorthing inWorthing PUBLISHED 21 AUG 2024

Opportunity to engage in a number of interesting and social activities led by a Wellbeing lead in each locality.
NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies is looking for BABCP accredited CBT Therapists, to join our team on a fixed term basis, and help us continue to build on our success and work with a range of adults with anxiety disorders & depression in a primary care setting.

We have 1.5 FTE positions available for approximately 10 months on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Working for NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies will be fully supported by our management team and clinical leads, and surrounded by a friendly, highly competent supportive workforce.

We have taken time to create this model and culture in our service which ensures that you are happy in your work.

We are one of the top performing services in the country, leading the way in the provision of NICE recommended psychological therapies. We are focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and collaborative working in both our Core Service and Long-term Conditions Service.


We Can Offer You


  • Excellent continued professional learning and development
  • Exciting career development opportunities
  • The chance to be part of a dedicated, professional and friendly team
  • Regular support, supervision, training and opportunities for CPD
  • The opportunity to be part of a well-established and patient-focused service
  • Opportunity to engage in a number of interesting and social activities led by a Wellbeing lead in each locality

Provide Step 3 CBT interventions face to face, digitally and in group settings to patients experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.

To accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.

To assess clients for suitability for treatment within West Sussex Talking Therapies and specifically for Step 3 Psychological Therapy.

To make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service referral protocols, and if required, refer clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary with due regard for assessment and management of risk. To undertake risk assessment and take the appropriate action. (This includes possibly breaching patient confidentiality in the interests of the patient or as dictated by legislation).

To formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.

Our vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community and achieving the highest level of service is our top priority. We develop and nurture our staff and recognise that they are our greatest asset. We give them clear career pathways, support their wellbeing, recognise and value their diversity and provide them with the leadership, skills and knowledge they need to deliver the best care for our patients now and in the future.

NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies is a psychology led service that maintains strong working links with psychologists working in the rest of the Trust and also with our community stakeholders in primary and secondary care.

All NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies staff ensure that the service ethos of placing patients at the centre of service delivery and promoting mental wellbeing and emotional resilience is central to the Team’s activity. We employ a dedicated IAPT database (IAPTUS) to ensure accurate data collection and record keeping.

NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies colleagues work within community bases and health centres. Each of our bases has excellent public transport links and are in thriving South Coast towns with close proximity to the sea.

Our South locality base is in Worthing (the “new Brighton” as reported in national media recently) and we work closely with our teams across the West and North of the county.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: David Grant Job title: Deputy Manager Email address: Telephone number:
NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies is looking for BABCP accredited CBT Therapists, to join our team on a fixed term basis, and help us continue to build on our success and work with a range of adults with anxiety disorders & depression in a primary care setting.

We have 1.5 FTE positions available for approximately 10 months on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Working for NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies will be fully supported by our management team and clinical leads, and surrounded by a friendly, highly competent supportive workforce.

We have taken time to create this model and culture in our service which ensures that you are happy in your work.

We are one of the top performing services in the country, leading the way in the provision of NICE recommended psychological therapies. We are focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and collaborative working in both our Core Service and Long-term Conditions Service.

We Can Offer You

  • Excellent continued professional learning and development
  • Exciting career development opportunities
  • The chance to be part of a dedicated, professional and friendly team
  • Regular support, supervision, training and opportunities for CPD
  • The opportunity to be part of a well-established and patient-focused service
  • Opportunity to engage in a number of interesting and social activities led by a Wellbeing lead in each locality

Provide Step 3 CBT interventions face to face, digitally and in group settings to patients experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.

To accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.

To assess clients for suitability for treatment within West Sussex Talking Therapies and specifically for Step 3 Psychological Therapy.

To make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service referral protocols, and if required, refer clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary with due regard for assessment and management of risk. To undertake risk assessment and take the appropriate action. (This includes possibly breaching patient confidentiality in the interests of the patient or as dictated by legislation).

To formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.

Our vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community and achieving the highest level of service is our top priority. We develop and nurture our staff and recognise that they are our greatest asset. We give them clear career pathways, support their wellbeing, recognise and value their diversity and provide them with the leadership, skills and knowledge they need to deliver the best care for our patients now and in the future.

NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies is a psychology led service that maintains strong working links with psychologists working in the rest of the Trust and also with our community stakeholders in primary and secondary care.

All NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies staff ensure that the service ethos of placing patients at the centre of service delivery and promoting mental wellbeing and emotional resilience is central to the Team’s activity. We employ a dedicated IAPT database (IAPTUS) to ensure accurate data collection and record keeping.

NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies colleagues work within community bases and health centres. Each of our bases has excellent public transport links and are in thriving South Coast towns with close proximity to the sea.

Our South locality base is in Worthing (the “new Brighton” as reported in national media recently) and we work closely with our teams across the West and North of the county.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: David Grant Job title: Deputy Manager Email address: Telephone number:


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