Psychological Therapist / Applied Psychologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 7 Psychological Therapist / Applied Psychologist to join multidisciplinary mental health teams in Southampton and South West Hants. The post involves providing specialist psychological assessment, interventions, and therapy to individuals with complex psychological problems within Community Mental Health Teams. You will offer advice and consultation to non-psychological therapist colleagues and carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines. The position is an 18-month fixed-term contract, with consideration for flexible working and some home-based work.
Essential criteria
- A doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent, and registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist.
- Or
- Qualification as an RMN, social worker or occupational therapist with post-qualification training in psychological therapy equivalent to a diploma or above. Applications from qualified psychological therapists without a core professional training will also be considered if they meet the other criteria.
- AND
- Accredited registration with a relevant psychological professional body (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, ACAT, EMDR Association).
- A doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent, and registration with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist.
- Or
- Qualification as an RMN, social worker or occupational therapist with post-qualification training in psychological therapy equivalent to a diploma or above. Applications from qualified psychological therapists without a core professional training will also be considered if they meet the other criteria.
- AND
- Accredited registration with a relevant psychological professional body (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, ACAT, EMDR Association).
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Psychological Therapist / Applied Psychologist
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
Would you like to work with multidisciplinary mental health teams based in Southampton and South West Hants? Are you someone who wants to deliver the best possible care and be part of a service committed to supporting its staff, patients and carers? If so, then we have the job opportunity you are looking for and would love to hear from you.
Applications are invited for a Band 7 Psychological Therapist / Applied Psychologist for an 18-month fixed term post / secondment. The post is based across Eastleigh and Southampton West CMHTs. Flexible working and some working from home will also be considered according to clinical need.
You would be joining a friendly and supportive team of clinicians, who pride ourselves on delivering high quality care and promoting recovery. We are committed to continuing professional development and self-care, and ensuring staff are able to achieve the right work-life balance. All psychological therapists within the service are embedded within clinical teams, contributing to MDT care planning and the delivery of trauma informed care, and offering psychological assessment and evidence-based therapies. Within the service, we offer a range of therapies, including: Cognitive Behaviour Thera
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