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Band 7 Psychological Therapist - CBT

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham, B19 1BPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

2 November 2026

14 days left

Job description

We have an exciting vacancy for a Band 7 Psychological Therapist within our Integrated Community Care and Recovery (ICCR) Services working with adults...

We would welcome applications from those looking to build upon their clinical skills with a wide range of presenting difficulties to make a difference in the community. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and skilled clinician who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide a range of clinical services. The individual will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of multilevel and integrated service provision and to further develop skills of complex case assessment, formulation and the application of evidence based psychological interventions, both individual and in groups. You should have experience of working with service users with trauma and associated distress.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Training/qualifications

Essential

  • A specialist post-graduate (or equivalent) qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) i.e. MSc, or Post Graduate Diploma.
  • Accredited or working towards accreditation with BABCP
  • Accreditation with BABCP (For Band 7 post)

Desirable

  • Additional qualifications in an accredited therapy
  • A qualification, or have undertaken a program of formal training in Clinical Supervision (e.g. completion of a specialist Clinical Supervision Module).

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience working in mental health services
  • Skills and experience of offering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to individuals with mental health issues
  • Experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs

Desirable: - Skills and knowledge in utilising specific assessments and outcome measures.

Personal

Essential

  • Demonstrate a commitment to personal development including ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
  • Flexible approach to meeting the needs of the service.
  • Commitment and a positive attitude to working with this client group.

Desirable: - An interest in working with people with complex trauma.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

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First seen

12 October 2026

Last checked

14 October 2026

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About the employer

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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