Flourish - High Intensity CBT/EMDR Therapist
The closing date is 27 April 2026
Calling all High Intensity CBT and EMDR Therapists.
Our highly regarded Steps to Wellbeing services are recruiting for a New Role in our recently piloted Flourish service - part of the new Complex Trauma Pathway.
We are looking for people to bring energy, enthusiasm, and a high level of skills and experience. We are recruiting to Pan Dorset - Bournemouth, Sherborne and Bridport, Weymouth and Portland, Swanage, Wareham. There are several roles available with the flexibility to work full or part time and across areas.
The Steps 2 Wellbeing service prides itself on being innovative and passionate, the Flourish concept is a shining example of this. What is Flourish? A PTSD/Trauma pathway for patients who require more complex psychological interventions than previously available.
Patients on the Flourish Pilot reported their treatment has changed their lives and in some instances cited it had saved their life. 100% of patients in the pilot agreed they were able to manage their emotions and look forward to a more positive future. We welcome you to join this exciting initiative to help empower people to transform their lives.
We promote opportunities for career development and ongoing professional development including training in Long Term Health Conditions and other modalities of treatment such as EMDR, Mindfulness, and RO-DBT.
Please contact Lisa Lewis on lisalewis@nhs.net, 07825452058, for informal enquiries. Visits are also welcomed.
Main duties of the job
You will provide one to one high intensity CBT or EMDR, alongside stabilisation and collaboration with Peer Specialists to provide the Flourish care model for adults with symptoms of PTSD and C‑PTSD.
Good administrative, time management and communication skills are also essential. Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation is highly desirable.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Educational Requirements/Qualifications
* A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology
* Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course [Post Graduate Diploma]
* A recorded/registered qualification in one of - nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in CBT
* Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
* Accreditation with appropriate professional body (HPC, BABCP).
* Working towards or accredited EMDR Therapist
* Additional training in Schema therapy, Attachment theory or Solution Focused Therapy
Skills/Experience/Knowledge base
* Experience of working in Primary Care Services
* Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
* Completed clinical audits within a service.
* Knowledge of Dialoge Plus, ReQual, PCL5 measure
* Ability to facilitate and develop groups.
Personal Qualities and Aptitudes
* Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
* Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting.
Skills / Experience / Knowledge base
* Demonstrated experience of working in mental health services with clients who present with a range mental health issues and complexity.
* Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
* Demonstrated high standards in written communication
* Experience with routine outcome monitoring
* Experience of teaching and liaising with other Mental health Professional
* Has received training [formal or through experience] and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
* Demonstrates and understanding of PTSD C-PTSD and how it may impact family systems.
* Knowledge of medication used in PTSD and C-PTSD and other common mental health problems.
* Demonstrates and understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and other relevant legislation.
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.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us
We believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We are an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and encouraged to be the best version of themselves.
Address
Dorset Steps to Wellbeing
Oakcroft, 42 Gravel Hill
Bournemouth, North Dorset Weymouth and Portland
£49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a. pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
152-M611.25
Job locations
Dorset Steps to Wellbeing
Oakcroft, 42 Gravel Hill
Bournemouth, North Dorset Weymouth and Portland
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