Principal High Intensity CBT Therapist (Access lead)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£72,719 - £83,505
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, BR3 3BX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

Key Responsibilities: Leading the service's access, assessment and referral pathways, ensuring patients are offered timely and equitable access to care. Driving performance againstNHS Talking Therapies access, waiting time, recovery and engagement targets. Providing expert clinical leadership and consultation for complex and high-risk clinical presentations. Maintaining a small specialist caseload and delivering highly specialised CBT interventions where appropriate. Providing clinical supervision, mentorship and professional leadership to support workforce development and clinical excellence. Using service performance data to identify trends, improve patient flow, reduce waiting lists and enhance service outcomes. Leading quality improvement, service transformation and innovation projects to enhance patient experience and effectiveness. Working collaboratively with primary care, secondary care, community organisations and commissioners to improve access and reduce health inequalities. Leading on audits, service evaluation, incident reviews and quality assurance activities.

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