Search for more NHS jobs in Norwich
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic qualified Psychological Therapist to become part of the integrated mental health and justice pathway working within the 3 local prisons across Norfolk
You will be welcomed into the prison IAPT services which is a small highly experienced and supportive team with enthusiasm to make a difference !
Therapeutic modalities offered within the service include CBT, CAT, Counselling and EMDR. Trained in dual modality of therapy would be preferred for this position.
The post holder will have excellent therapeutic skills, cultural competency and be able to be responsive and flexible in working within the busy prison environment
Main duties of the job
You will be working within a unique environment providing therapeutic assessment and treatment interventions to the prison population, based at HMP Wayland/HMP Norwich/HMP Bure.
The role is challenging yet rewarding. Often you will be engaging with individuals who have previously not connected positively with mental health services . It is an opportunity to empower them with skills that can equip them to establish and sustain a fulfilling life on their release back into the community.
You will be given autonomy to manage your individual caseload , with support and expertise from the wider team readily available.
Partnership working is essential within the prison environment to ensure a holistic approach to the care of our service users . You will be liaising with our prison services , drug and alcohol services , mental health teams and general medical teams to ensure that every aspect of our service users health is considered to achieve positive outcomes for them .
PLEASE NOTE :
The ability to drive and travel independently is essential as this role is based across 3 prisons and some sites are not accessible by public transport.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for people to join us with enthusiasm, optimism, fresh ideas, and energy.
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!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- 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.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Accreditation with BABCP or ACAT
- Willingness to share skills, experience and thus promote patient care
- Able to travel independently
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of CAT/CBT protocols and treatments
Experience
Essential
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development
- Group work in mental Health
- Training and ability to deliver other therapeutic approaches e.g. DBT, EMDR, IPT
Qualifications
Essential
- Health or Social Care professional qualification RMN, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology, Diploma in Social Work or equivalent
- Postgraduate diploma in CBT or CAT or family therapy or equivalent
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 7 Psychology roles in Norwich
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Psychological Therapist with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 gross per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (06 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.