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

16 hours ago


Park Central, United Kingdom Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr


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