Consultant Medical Psychotherapist – Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapy
Location: St Ann’s House & Nottingham Psychotherapy Unit
Role Overview
Deliver high‑quality cognitive‑behaviour therapy (CBT) to complex cases, run a medication clinic for primary‑care referred patients, supervise trainees, and collaborate with psychiatrists and LMHT clinicians to enhance care pathways. The role supports the expansion of psychotherapy capacity to meet growing demand and improve patient outcomes.
- 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 or £54.40 enhanced), deducted from salary over two months. Annual DBS Update Service fee is £16.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary under the NHS Consultant contract
- Financially supported external supervision for psychotherapy work
- Opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Additional clinical qualifications
- External qualification registered with BPC or UKCP as CBT therapist with BACP /other equivalent for CAT
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the 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 warnings and conditions on practice
Transport
Essential
- Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence or provides evidence of a proposed alternative
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using 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 the contribution of others
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to the post within the NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead teams
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in continuous professional development
Desirable
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Applicants must provide a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Contact
Helena Vassiliadis – helena.vassiliadis@nottshc.nhs.uk
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