About this role
Job summary
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic BABCP-accredited CBT therapist, looking to make a real difference to people's lives?
The Integrated Psychological Therapies Service (IPTS) at Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join our psychological therapies team, based in Pembrokeshire. This is an exciting opportunity to provide evidence-based assessment, formulation and treatment to adults experiencing a range of moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including complex presentations.
Working within an MDT of psychological therapy professionals, you will deliver high-quality CBT, while contributing to the continued service development. The role also includes providing clinical supervision to CBT trainees, qualified CBT therapists and practitioners delivering low-intensity cognitive behavioural interventions, supporting the development of a skilled and sustainable psychological therapies workforce.
We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment, where staff wellbeing, professional development and clinical excellence are valued. You will receive regular specialist supervision and peer support, allowing you to further develop your clinical, supervisory and leadership skills.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
If you are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and would like to be part of a service that values inclusion, collaboration and continuous development, we would love to hear from you.
The post holder will provide high intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) assessments and evidence-based interventions, for individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
Responsibilities include managing referrals, conducting comprehensive psychological assessments, formulating and delivering treatment plans, and undertaking risk assessments in line with service protocols and national standards.
The role requires autonomous responsibility for the assessment, treatment, review, and discharge of clients, including the delivery and evaluation of specialised CBT interventions. The post holder will work with highly sensitive and complex information, liaising with agencies and professionals to ensure safe and effective care.
Additional duties include providing clinical supervision, specialist consultation, and advice to colleagues and other services, attending multidisciplinary meetings, and contributing to clinical governance. The post holder will manage their own caseload in line with agreed service targets and job plans, ensuring timely access to high-quality, patient-centred care.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
The post holder will be required to provide clinical supervision for practitioners undertaking formal certificate and diploma training in CBT, as well as staff teams providing Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions.
Substantial experience working with people with serious mental health problems is required.
This is a full-time role and an exciting opportunity for a CBT Therapist to provide a valued role within our expanding services.
Interviews will be held on 19.11.2026
Person Specification
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- MSc or Post graduate Diploma in CBT
- Accreditation with British Association of Cognitive & Behavioural Psychotherapy (BABCP).
- Demonstrable theoretical knowledge of mental health of models of psychopathology.
- Knowledge of medication used in common mental health problems
- Knowledge of application of psychological therapy with people with severe mental health difficulties
- Specialist skills with working with people with mental health difficulties.
- Demonstrates an understanding of psychosocial issues that can impact on clients and how they may present. Additional knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
- Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
- Knowledge of CTP and WARRN
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Prior professional qualification, obtained in Health or Social Care that led to professional registration held with NMC, HCPC, SCW.
- Qualification in an additional psychological therapy or psychological intervention.
- Qualification in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in mental health services across the spectrum of care
- Experience of working in secondary mental health services
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
Desirable
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision for CBT
- Experience of delivering teaching and training
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to locations throughout the health board in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Able to flexibly adapt to the changing needs and demands upon the service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Integrated Psychological Therapies Service, Bro Cerwyn
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)