Band 7 Trainee Psychotherapist | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Park Central; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in the UK is looking for a Band 7 Trainee Psychotherapist. This role offers a fully supported training program leading to British Psychoanalytic Council accreditation. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in a core mental health profession and be passionate about psychodynamic approaches. The position includes delivering therapy under supervision and participating in various training activities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least five years of post-registration experience in nursing, OT, social work, or arts therapy.
• Prior therapeutic training including counselling, CBT, DBT, or IAPT exposure.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychodynamically informed therapy to complex cases under supervision.
• Participate in personal therapy, seminars, essay writing, and supervision.
• Contribute to service development, audits, and research activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reflective practice

Experience with psychological interventions

Education

Post-registration experience in a core mental health profession

Job description

Job Overview

Are you a qualified mental health professional seeking specialist training in psychodynamic psychotherapy? Join our Specialist Psychotherapies Service as a Band 7 Trainee Psychotherapist.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced practitioners from core mental health professions—nursing, OT, social work, or arts therapy—who are passionate about psychodynamic approaches and committed to professional growth. The role includes a fully supported training programme leading to British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychodynamically informed therapy to individuals facing complex mental health challenges under supervision.
• Participate in weekly personal therapy, seminars, essay writing, and supervision as part of the training programme.
• Contribute to service development, audits, and research activities.

Qualifications

• Post‑registration experience of at least five years in a core mental health profession (e.g., nursing, OT, social work, arts therapy).
• Prior therapeutic training such as counselling, CBT, DBT, or IAPT exposure.
• Strong communication skills, reflective practice, and a commitment to professional development.
• Desirable: experience with psychological interventions and understanding of psychodynamic principles.

Application Process

The vacancy involves two application stages: a recruitment process with BSMHFT and an application for the Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling via the Gloucestershire Counselling Service. Successful completion of both stages is required to be offered the training post.

Details about the course and its requirements can be found Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling – Gloucestershire Counselling Service.

About the Trust

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 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 and offer training and research opportunities.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which creates an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for ensuring everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care.

Closing Date

Advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.