Consultant Medical Psychotherapist - CBP

Consultant Medical Psychotherapist - Cognitive Behaviour PsychotherapyNottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustSubstantive | 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 - helena.vassiliadis@nottshc.nhs.uk

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.