Job Description

Imperial College Health Centre are hiring for a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join the team.

Job Type:

Part-time, Permanent

Introduction

Imperial College Health Centre are hiring for a part time CBT Therapist. This position is ideal for someone with a special interest in young person's mental health.

The post is for 2 days/week for 14 hours (10 patients plus 4 hours administration). All therapy here is short-term (6 sessions) and the therapist must be prepared to work flexibly with patients. Experience in EMDR or DBT is desirable. Computerised note keeping and data collection is required.

The therapist will be working alongside GPs, nurses, primary care mental health practitioners, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapists, and psychiatrists.

Please review below the full job description for more details.

About the Practice

We are a large NHS GP Practice situated on the Imperial College campus near South Kensington station with London sights such as the V&A, Royal Albert Hall, Natural History Museum, and Science Museum a couple of minutes' walk away. We have a committed and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team that care for the students at Imperial College, Royal College of Art, the Royal College of Music as well as a local resident population. We aim to deliver the best quality care to our patients through innovation, new technologies and quality improvement. Everybody in the team has the chance to contribute to the development of the practice.

We have a large clinical team consisting of GPs, Practice Nurses, GP Assistants/Healthcare Assistants, Mental Health Practitioners, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Psychotherapists, Physiotherapists, Psychiatrists, and a Clinical Pharmacist.

CQC rating of good and achieved the Pride in Practice award. High achiever in quality outcome measures. Large patient list with over 20,000 patients from a range of diverse backgrounds. We are a training practice for trainee GPs and offer training opportunities to all staff. We operate from a modern purpose built health centre next to Hyde Park.
Informal visits and enquiries are welcome. Please contact the Practice Manager for more information

Please provide a covering letter with your application.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Clinical Lead: The Psychotherapy Liaison Partner

Administrative Lead: Practice Manager

Job Summary

The post holder will deliver high-quality, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) services to patients of Imperial College Health Centre. The therapist will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, managing a clinical caseload, and providing specialist psychological assessments and treatments in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Provide comprehensive, disorder-specific psychological assessments to determine suitability for CBT. Deliver evidence-based, high-intensity CBT interventions on a one-to-one basis. To provide short-term (up to 6 sessions) of CBT and if more is needed, liaise with the referring doctor. Adhere to a stepped-care approach, ensuring patients are signposted to the most appropriate level of care within primary or secondary mental health services. Formulate and implement personalised therapy programs based on a sound understanding of the client's problems. Conduct ongoing risk assessments and develop appropriate risk management plans. Work closely with other healthcare professionals within the GP practice and liaise with where appropriate external agencies, providing specialist advice and consultation on psychological care.

Professional and Service Development

Actively participate in regular clinical supervision as required by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and service policies. Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills. Contribute to service improvement by participating in audits, service evaluation, and other initiatives. Collect and record clinical activity and routine outcome measures (e.g., CORE) to inform clinical decision-making and national benchmarking. Attend relevant team meetings to ensure strong collaboration and integration of the service.

Administrative

Manage a clinical caseload and waiting list effectively, working in conjunction with administrative support staff. Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records, adhering to GDPR and Trust policies. Prepare and send assessment letters and discharge summaries to the referring clinician in a timely manner. Provide required data and statistics to the partnership via the psychotherapy liaison partner on an annual basis. Ensure timely completion of all necessary documentation.

General

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR and professional ethical standards. Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills. Manage own time effectively, including timekeeping and administrative tasks. Adhere to all Imperial College Health Centre policies and procedures.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 14 per week

Work Location: In person