Psychotherapist /Counsellor

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced psychological therapist to join their Occupational Health team. The role involves providing evidence-based psychological assessment and therapies, supervising other clinicians, and contributing to mental health strategies within the organization. The successful candidate will maintain a caseload and collaborate with various teams to enhance employee wellbeing. This position offers professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programmes

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychological therapies to NHS staff.
• Ability to manage complex cases and assess risk.
• Compassionate, with a commitment to ethical therapeutic practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological therapies and maintain a caseload.
• Undertake assessments and maintain client records.
• Contribute to service development within Occupational Health.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based interventions

Risk assessment

Collaboration with HR teams

Job description

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

As Required, The Postholder Will Be Expected To

1. Provide psychological therapies to NHS staff and maintain a caseload.
2. Undertake psychological therapy assessments, including risk assessments, and provide appropriate interventions, referring to other services when necessary. Maintain client records and collect anonymised data for organisational feedback.
3. Contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality Occupational Health services to all client groups.

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 individual mental health and organisational wellbeing. The successful candidate will supervise other clinicians, manage complex cases, assess and manage risk, and collaborate across HR and Occupational Health teams. They will uphold clinical governance standards, maintain detailed records, contribute to service development, and promote a supportive, ethical therapeutic environment.

Closing Date of Applications: 06 August 2025

Interview date: 20 August 2025

As a trusted organisation committed to supporting communities, we aim to improve health outcomes through our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence, which guide our work and behaviours.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to your integration and beyond
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance programmes, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key Facts

• Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily
• Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with 2,077 appointments weekly
• Average of 1,115 patients seen in A&E daily across our network
• Approximately 195 emergency admissions daily
• Nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations last year across 57 theatres
• One of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres
• Over 140 elective procedures performed daily
• Active research hospital with a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for staff

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Nicola Atwal
• Job title: Clinical Lead for Occupational Health
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Contact via email in the first instance.