Job summary
Band 7 Psychological Therapist
We're looking to recruit a band 7 psychological therapist on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
The post is based at the adult community mental health team in Ipswich.We are a supportive and dedicated multi-disciplinary team across East Suffolk, with competencies and accreditations in a range of evidence based psychological therapies.
The ideal applicant(s) will be passionate about delivering evidence-based therapies and working psychologically with people experiencing mental health difficulties living in the community.
Main duties of the job
If you are passionate about delivering evidence based psychological therapies and are experienced in working psychologically with adults with complex presentations associated with community mental health, then this role will be perfect for you.
We are seeking someone who would be able to carry out psychological assessment, formulation and therapy alongside psychological consultation, and teaching/training to the multi-disciplinary team. Duties would also include attendance and contribution to MDT meetings.Additional training in EMDR and / or DBT would be highly desirable.
About us
Benefits
Benefits included with this role are: -
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff. There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions, but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills.
CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources.
Details
Date posted
24 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year gross per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
246-ESU7565315
Job locations
Mariner House
43 Handford Road
Ipswich
IP1 2GA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time for interview. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time for interview. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification and registration in a recognised mental health profession
- BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist
- Advanced knowledge of a range of CBT/Therapies evidence-based interventions used in the effective management of common mental health problems
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of CBT and the application of appropriate models of practice, according to client need
- Highly specialist assessment and formulation skills in CBT
- Skilled in risk assessment, safeguarding and working with complex presentations
Desirable
- Substantial experience in managerial/clinical supervision of others casework.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification and registration in a recognised mental health profession
- BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist
- Advanced knowledge of a range of CBT/Therapies evidence-based interventions used in the effective management of common mental health problems
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of CBT and the application of appropriate models of practice, according to client need
- Highly specialist assessment and formulation skills in CBT
- Skilled in risk assessment, safeguarding and working with complex presentations
Desirable
- Substantial experience in managerial/clinical supervision of others casework.
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 informationDisclosure 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
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Mariner House
43 Handford Road
Ipswich
IP1 2GA
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Mariner House
43 Handford Road
Ipswich
IP1 2GA
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Salary range
- £47,810 - £54,710 per year