Clinical Psychologists CBT Therapist

The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) works to support the recovery of people aged 14 to 65 years presenting with their first episode of psychosis., To provide highly specialist psychological assessment and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as an autonomous practitioner working within professional guidelines and the organisational structure of the Service's policies and procedures. The post holder will place an emphasis on co-production and demonstrate an attitude which respects and values clients' and their carers and the core values of the trust: patients and people first; partnership; and respect.

Clinical advice, supervision, teaching, support and communication are integral to the role.

Participation in research, evaluation and audit is expected.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

The post holder will be a Practitioner Psychologist or be BABCP accredited holding a postgraduate diploma level or equivalent generic CBT training (in the form of a CBT training programme or in the course of training as a clinical psychologist), plus additional specialised CBTp training or a willingness to become CBTp trained. However we will also consider applicants who have completed training in CBT but are not yet BABCP accredited to apply for the post as a Band 6 post, with a development plan to work towards accreditation.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.