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A Vacancy at East London NHS Foundation Trust.


We're on the lookout for a skilled CBT Therapists, Psychotherapists or Clinical/Counselling Psychologists to join our exceptional therapy team. The funding for this vacancy is available through a special program to recruit fully qualified and accredited therapists who are already trained to deliver a NICE recommended high intensity talking therapy (CBT, CfD, DIT, IPT, MBCT or EMDR) and who are not currently in employment in an NHS Talking Therapies service.

Due to the unique funding arrangements, please be aware that we are not able to consider applications from any therapist who is currently in paid employment in an NHS Talking Therapies service, or any therapist who is not already trained and accredited to deliver a NICE recommended high intensity therapy that we offer. The only exception to this is Clinical Psychology trainees who are at the end of their training and who’s qualification and BABCP accreditation is pending
Q1: Can you confirm that you are NOT currently in paid employment in an NHS Talking Therapies Service. The funding arrangements prevent us from offering a post to anyone who is already part of this workforce.

Answer: Yes or No

Q2: Can you confirm that you are able to begin employment prior to 31st March 2025. The funding arrangements prevent us from offering a post to anyone who cannot start prior to this date.

Answer: Yes or No

Embark on an exciting journey with us! The ideal candidate will bring finely honed assessment and therapy skills tailored for a Primary Care IAPT service. Beyond your foundational training, we're committed to enhancing your expertise with specialised training in a relational-based IAPT modality, such as Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) or Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), within the first year of joining.

As a valuable team member, you'll manage a caseload of telephone/video clients, complemented by a select group of face-to-face engagements. Our staff currently attend clinics for up to two days a week, balancing the remaining workweek from the comfort of home—a strategy continually refined to meet our evolving clinical demands.

Flexibility is our forte, and we enthusiastically welcome applications from those seeking part-time or flexible hours. Operating Monday to Thursday (8 am to 8 pm) and Friday (8 am to 5 pm), you have the freedom to nominate your preferred working hours, with a commitment to work a minimum of one evening per week.

For those considering a move, we're here to support you with a relocation package. Join us in reshaping the landscape of mental health services!


Step into the welcoming community of Newham Talking Therapies (NTT), a well-established primary care (IAPT) talking therapies service known for its steady and supportive atmosphere. Nestled in the diverse borough of Newham, our service provides practitioners with opportunities to learn from our varied residents and collaborate with our experienced staff.

Whether you're seeking to expand your therapy skills, gain expertise, or explore avenues for clinical or managerial growth, NTT offers a space for your professional journey. We are dedicated to supporting our team members' progression, creating roles that allow for the development of clinical expertise in specialized areas aligned with service needs.

As a part of NTT, you'll receive regular supervision from experienced clinicians and have access to various in-house Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events. Committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, we prioritise a positive working environment.

Our mission is straightforward: to make a positive impact on people's lives by enhancing their quality of life. Rooted in values like We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive, we seek individuals who embody these principles in their interactions with service users, carers, and colleagues within the Trust and our partner organizations.

You will work alongside professionals from various clinical approaches trained in modalities such as guided self-help, EMDR, IPT, DIT, CfD, BCT and more! We also have a dedicated team working with physical health related problems and long-term conditions; this offers many opportunities to work within other internal teams.



You would also hold a small caseload of face-to-face clients and offer the majority of your clinical work via video and telephone. Currently our staff are attending our clinical buildings one day a week and then working the rest of the week at home, this would be continually reviewed inline with our clinical demands.



Explore the welcoming world of NTT athttps://newhamtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/. Join us in contributing to the future of mental health services in a team that values your well-being and supports your professional journey.



As part of East London Foundation Trust, NTT provides benefits like a competitive NHS pension, cycle to work and car lease schemes, NHS discounts, interest-free train ticket loans, wellbeing classes, and an employee assistance program. Engage with staff networks, enjoy reduced childcare subsidies during school holidays, and explore more.


This advert closes on Friday 28 Feb 2025