Psychotherapist /Counsellor

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Derby seeks a psychological therapist responsible for delivering high-quality therapeutic services and clinical supervision. The role involves providing psychological assessment, managing a caseload, and contributing to service development while promoting an ethical therapeutic environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in counselling/psychotherapy settings.
• Experience in workplace-based psychological therapy.
• Supervisory experience with student or staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention.
• Supervise other clinicians and manage complex cases.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary collaboration across HR and OH.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Psychological assessment

Autonomous working

Time management

Education

Postgraduate qualification in integrative psychological therapy/counselling

Registered membership with BACP or equivalent

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Job summary

The postholder will be a key senior member of UHDB'S Occupational Health team responsible for the in-house specialist psychotherapy service in order to improve the psychological health and wellbeing of the workforce. The postholder will be required to provide clinical supervision to registered and pre-registered counsellors and psychological therapists where appropriate. The postholder is required to work autonomously within national professional guidelines, the professional code of ethics, the policies and procedures of the Occupational Health (OH) Staff Support Service, and the relevant policies of the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Trust (UHDB)

As required, the postholder will be expected to:

• Provide psychological therapies to NHS staff and maintain a caseload.
• Undertake psychological therapy assessments including risk assessments and provide an appropriate intervention including referring on to more appropriate services. Maintain client records appropriately and collect anonymised data for organisational feedback.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality Occupational Health services to all client groups

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate psychological therapist to deliver high-quality therapeutic services and clinical supervision within our Occupational Health team. The role involves providing evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention to employees, supporting both individual mental health and organisational wellbeing. You'll supervise other clinicians, manage complex cases, assess and manage risk, and contribute to multidisciplinary collaboration across HR and Occupational Health. The successful candidate will uphold clinical governance standards, maintain detailed records, and actively contribute to service development, all while promoting a supportive and ethical therapeutic environment. Closing Date of Applications: 06 August 2025 Interview date:20 August 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-TWS-2055

Job locations

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

Job description Job responsibilities

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Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in integrative psychological therapy/counselling (diploma/masters)
• Registered membership with BACP (or equivalent UKCP, HCPC)

Desirable

• Training in specialised areas (e.g. trauma, CfD, group work)
• Supervision/Teaching/Mediation qualifications
• Leadership or Communication training

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of psychological therapy assessment, intervention and management
• Familiarity with a range of therapeutic models (CBT, CFT, DBT, person centred, attachment)
• Understanding of confidentiality, risk assessment, safeguarding.
• Knowledge of organisational/systemic dynamic in therpay

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS structures and challenges

Experience Essential

• Senior level experience in counselling/psychotherapy settings
• Experience in workplace-based psychological therapy
• Supervisory experience (student or staff)
• Experience across diverse client groups and life stages
• Experience with complex mental health needs and MDT collaborations

Desirable

• experience with managing change or project work

Skills Essential

• Experience preparing reports, letters, records
• Able to work independently /autonomously
• Prioritisation, time management and caseload organisation
• Able to maintain therapeutic boundaries
• Strong IT skills and analytical/reporting skills

Desirable

• Experience chairing meetings or facilitating groups

Other Essential

• Travel across trust sites
• Professional liability insurance and external supervision

Desirable

• Involvement in research/audit or development of services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in integrative psychological therapy/counselling (diploma/masters)
• Registered membership with BACP (or equivalent UKCP, HCPC)

Desirable

• Training in specialised areas (e.g. trauma, CfD, group work)
• Supervision/Teaching/Mediation qualifications
• Leadership or Communication training

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of psychological therapy assessment, intervention and management
• Familiarity with a range of therapeutic models (CBT, CFT, DBT, person centred, attachment)
• Understanding of confidentiality, risk assessment, safeguarding.
• Knowledge of organisational/systemic dynamic in therpay

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS structures and challenges

Experience Essential

• Senior level experience in counselling/psychotherapy settings
• Experience in workplace-based psychological therapy
• Supervisory experience (student or staff)
• Experience across diverse client groups and life stages
• Experience with complex mental health needs and MDT collaborations

Desirable

• experience with managing change or project work

Skills Essential

• Experience preparing reports, letters, records
• Able to work independently /autonomously
• Prioritisation, time management and caseload organisation
• Able to maintain therapeutic boundaries
• Strong IT skills and analytical/reporting skills

Desirable

• Experience chairing meetings or facilitating groups

Other Essential

• Travel across trust sites
• Professional liability insurance and external supervision

Desirable

• Involvement in research/audit or development of services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)