Band 7 Trainee Psychotherapist

Job summary

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.

You'll deliver psychodynamically informed therapy under supervision, working with individuals facing complex mental health challenges. Training includes weekly personal therapy, seminars, essay writing, and supervision. You'll also contribute to service development, audits, and research.

Applicants should have at least five years' post-registration experience and prior therapeutic training (e.g. counselling, CBT, DBT, IAPT). Strong communication skills, reflective practice, and a commitment to development are essential. Experience with psychological interventions and understanding of psychodynamic principles are desirable.

This is a unique chance to train while working in a supportive, multidisciplinary team. The Trust values diversity, development, and empowering staff. If you're ready to advance your therapeutic career, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

We would highly recommend you having a look at the training course before applying for this role in order to ensure the training is something you are able to commit to.

Details about the course and the requirements can be found via:

Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling - Gloucestershire Counselling Service

Please be aware that there are two stages to the application for this vacancy. You will have the recruitment process with BSMHFT as well as the application process for the course via Gloucestershire Counselling Service.

Please refer to the Job Description & Personal Specification for a full outline of main duties and expectations.

You will be expected to be successful in both processes to be offered the training post.

About us

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.