CBT TherapistinWarringtoninWarringtonPUBLISHED SAT 22 MAR 2025

Job Summary

GMMH Health and Justice Services are looking to recruit a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team, which implements a stepped-care model of care to men at HMP Risley and HMP Thorncross.

We are seeking a part time (six sessions) accredited CBT therapist to work within the wider mental health team alongside other psychological professionals including PWP staff, specialist psychological therapists, practitioner psychologists and an assistant psychologist.

The role of the post holder will be to provide (Step 3) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to those presenting with common mental health difficulties of varying complexity, for which CBT has been demonstrated to be clinically effective. They will work closely with other professionals to support responsive step-up and step-down provision across the stepped care model and contribute to the wider formulation and understanding of presenting distress, including attending multi professional meetings to share formulations, intervention plans and progress.

The post holder will need current accreditation with the BABCP and evidence of working with clients presenting with complex relational needs.

Main duties of the job

To deliver CBT to individuals who are experiencing emotional distress through the application of knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention acquired through training, ongoing CPD and experience.

To co-facilitate cognitive-behavioural group interventions with support from other psychological staff. And to evaluate effectiveness accordingly.

To provide supervision to junior staff including psychological well-being practitioners and assistant psychologists

About Us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-7042045

Job locations

HMP Risley

Warrington Road

Risley, Warrington

WA3 6BP

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Staff Benefits

See attached detailed job description and person specification

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
  
  

Job description Job responsibilities

Staff Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
  
  

Person Specification

Education Essential

• Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) OR Equivalent: e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate diploma qualification in CBT from a recognised or accredited training provider
• significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
  
  

Desirable

• Training in an additional therapeutic modality.
  
  

Experience Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Experience of working with clients presenting with Step 3 mental health need
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Experience with routine outcome monitoring
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
• Working with clients with additional relational needs and presenting distress
  
  

Desirable

• Working within MDT
• Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
• Working within a specialist service
  
  

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Have well developed communication skills to effectively communicate, often complex and sensitive information, information orally and in writing.
• Have received training in assessing risk (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of their expected practice.
• Be able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
  
  

Other Essential

• There is a frequent requirement to travel, mainly within the local area, in order to provide clinics. An occasional requirement to travel across the wider footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
• An awareness of the diversity of the local population and a positive attitude to meeting the needs of different communities.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
  
  

Person Specification Education Essential

• Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) OR Equivalent: e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clini