We fully support the use of AI and other tools to assist in writing your application. However, it's essential that the content, especially your supporting statement, is personalised and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility Job overview Consultant Medical Psychotherapist – Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapy Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Substantive | 7 PAs | Pending Royal College Approval An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Step 4 Psychotherapy Service as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy, specialising in Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapy (CBT). This post supports the expansion of psychotherapy capacity to meet growing demand and improve patient outcomes. Location: St Ann’s House & Nottingham Psychotherapy Unit Your Role: Deliver CBT assessments and treatment for complex cases Run a medication clinic for CBT patients referred from primary care Collaborate with psychiatrists and LMHT clinicians to enhance care pathways Supervise Higher and Core trainees in CBT Participate in referral meetings, case discussions, and business planning Engage in CPD and academic programmes Opportunities include developing care pathways for diagnoses where CBT is NICE-recommended, tailored to your interests. DBS Notice: Applicants pay DBS costs (£26.40 standard / £54.40 enhanced), deducted from salary over two months. Annual DBS Update Service fee is £16. Join us in shaping the future of psychotherapy services in Nottinghamshire. Contact: Helena Vassiliadis – [email protected] Advert Provide high-quality, evidence-based senior medical care in acute and locked rehabilitation settings. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care and foster collaborative therapeutic relationships with patients and carers. Manage, appraise, and supervise junior medical staff in line with Trust policies, ensuring compliance with the Working Time Directive and Modernising Medical Careers framework. Undertake administrative duties, accurately record clinical activity, and submit data promptly. Participate in service and business planning, annual consultant appraisal, and internal CPD programmes. Maintain GMC registration, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval (if relevant), and adhere to professional codes of conduct. Engage in annual job plan reviews to reflect service changes. Collaborate with managers and colleagues to ensure efficient service delivery and contribute to financial planning. Comply with Trust policies, procedures, and governance standards while supporting the Medical Director and management teams. Working for our organisation TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities What We Offer Competitive salary under the NHS Consultant contract. Financially supported external supervision for psychotherapy work. Opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership. Additional Information We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants. The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. 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