Band 6 Trainee Psychological Therapist/Band 7 Psychological Therapist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Band 6 Trainee Psychological Therapist or Band 7 Psychological Therapist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
We have three exciting vacancies that have arisen for Band 6 Trainee Psychological Therapists or Band 7 Psychological Therapists within our Integrated Community Care and Recovery (ICCR) Services. These posts are suitable for individuals who are already enrolled on a postgraduate diploma CBT training course or those who have completed their qualification. Candidates who are in training would be appointed at a Band 6 until the successful completion of their qualification (fixed term contract - 2 years).
We are looking for a suitably experienced and qualified psychological practitioners with an existing core profession for a full-time post. The post-holders will be part of multi-professional teams supporting the Transformation of our Community Services in BSMHFT as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.
There are three posts available: one full time post in Solihull Community Mental Health Teams (Lyndon and Newington CMHTs), one full time post located at Northcroft CMHTs (Erdington, Kingstanding and Sutton Coldfield) and one full time post split between Northcroft CMHTs and Orsbourn House CMHTs. We would welcome applications from those looking to build upon their clinical skills with a wide range of presenting difficulties to make a difference in the community.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Band 6 Trainee Psychological Therapist/Band 7 Psychological Therapist roles across Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,706 - £47,672 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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