Interpersonal Psychotherapist - NHS Talking Therapies
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Are you a qualified Interpersonal Psychotherapist looking to make a real difference? Join our welcoming Bridgwater team within NHS Somerset Talking Therapies, where your expertise will help transform the lives of people experiencing depression, anxiety, and long-term health conditions.
In this rewarding role, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy as part of a supportive, high-performing service known for achieving some of the best recovery outcomes in the country. You'll work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, with strong links across primary care, community services, and the voluntary sector.
NHS Somerset Talking Therapies is a high-performing service with one of the best recovery rates in the country. We have excellent links with the voluntary sector and secondary care through the Open Mental Health Somerset initiative. As part of our multi-professional workforce in primary care, you will support adults experiencing depression, anxiety and long-term health conditions, offering therapy both face-to-face and via video link.
What You'll Bring
Main duties of the job
As a Psychological Therapist, you'll play a vital role in supporting adults with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, helping them move towards recovery through structured, evidence-based interventions.
You'll take ownership of your clinical work, from initial assessment through to formulation and delivery of tailored therapy programmes. Whether working one-to-one or with groups, your focus will be on creating meaningful therapeutic relationships that empower people to make lasting changes.
You'll be part of a service built on collaboration. You'll regularly connect with GPs, primary care teams, community mental health services, and voluntary sector partners, ensuring that each person receives the right support at the right time. This integrated approach means you'll see the real impact of your work beyond the therapy room.
Your role will also involve:
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accreditation with the BACP, UKCP, BPS, NCS, HCPC or equivalent.Practitioner qualification/accreditation in NHS Talking Therapies-compliant counselling modality: Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)Diploma or higher award in counselling or recognised training / qualification in a major psychological therapy approach.Good record of Continuing Professional Development in an IAPT-compliant counselling modality and willingness to continue this.
Desirable
- Further training or willingness and suitability to train in another IAPT-compliant modality: IPT, DIT or CfDQualification and experience as a supervisor in a NHS Talking Therapies modality
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing psychological therapy within an NHS Talking Therapies (or IAPT) serviceExperience of working to agreed performance targets demonstrating clinical outcomesOngoing supervision and current psychological therapy work
Desirable
- Experience of line managing clinical or non-clinical staff
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Car driver or access to transport to travel to locations throughout the organisation with appropriate business insurance
About the employer
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: