Job Summary
Consultant Medical Psychotherapist – Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapy (CBT) at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This post supports the expansion of psychotherapy capacity to meet growing demand and improve patient outcomes through specialist CBT delivery.
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.
Qualifications & Eligibility
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
* Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
* Higher degree or qualification in medical education, clinical research or management (desirable).
* Additional clinical qualifications (desirable).
* External qualification registered with BPC or UKCP as CBT therapist with BACP or other equivalent for CAT (desirable).
Essential Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Excellent knowledge in specialty, clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
* Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
* Makes decisions based on evidence and experience, including contribution of others.
* Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to the post within NHS or a comparable service (desirable).
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
* Ability to work in and lead teams.
* Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
* Participated in continuous professional development.
* Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken (desirable).
Benefits
* Competitive salary under the NHS Consultant contract (£109,725 to £145,478 per annum).
* Financially supported external supervision for psychotherapy work.
* Opportunities for teaching, research and leadership.
Application Details
Closing date 05 July 2026. Davis Notice: Applicants pay DBS costs (£26.40 standard / £54.40 enhanced) deducted from salary over two months. Annual DBS Update Service fee is £16. Contact Helena Vassiliadis (helena.vassiliadis@nottshc.nhs.uk).
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