# Band 7 Mental Health Jobs in the NHS

> Band 7 mental health job landing page from Job Clerk.

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 66
- **NHS employers:** 39
- **New vacancies this week:** 28
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 7 and Mental Health.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 27,762 to GBP 70,887

## Role Summary

Mental health nurse jobs make up the largest share of NHS mental health vacancies, spanning community teams, inpatient wards, crisis services, and specialist settings like forensic or eating disorder units. This page also covers psychologists, psychiatrists, OTs, social workers, support workers, and peer support staff working in mental health services. The profession and band determine entry requirements, pay, and scope.

## Typical Responsibilities

- Risk assessment, safety planning, and safeguarding decisions
- Care coordination and CPA (Care Programme Approach) management
- Delivering or supporting specific therapeutic interventions (CBT, DBT, family work)
- Mental Health Act assessments and knowledge (for approved roles)
- De-escalation, restraint reduction, and trauma-informed practice
- Caseload management and triage in community or crisis settings
- Supervision, reflective practice, and supporting team wellbeing

## Typical Requirements

- Professional registration relevant to the role (NMC for nurses, HCPC for psychologists/OTs, Social Work England for social workers)
- Post-qualification experience in a mental health setting
- Specialist training relevant to the team or service (e.g. CBT, AMHP, approved clinician)
- Enhanced DBS with barred list check

## Employers Hiring

- East London NHS Foundation Trust (5 jobs)
- Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (4 jobs)
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (4 jobs)
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (3 jobs)
- Devon Partnership NHS Trust (3 jobs)
- Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust (3 jobs)
- Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- London, London (10 jobs)
- Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire (2 jobs)
- Exeter, South West (2 jobs)
- Bristol, South West (2 jobs)
- Harrow, London (1 jobs)
- Fulbourn, Cambridge, East of England (1 jobs)
- Bedford, London (1 jobs)
- London, Mitcham, London (1 jobs)
- Accrington, North West (1 jobs)
- Southampton, South East (1 jobs)
- Telford, Midlands (1 jobs)
- Haywards Heath, South East (1 jobs)

## Grade Context

Band 7 posts include clinical nurse specialists, ward managers, team leaders, advanced practitioners, and highly specialist therapists. Applications at this level need evidence of leadership, service improvement, and specialist expertise beyond day-to-day clinical work. Salary guidance: £49,387 - £56,515.

## Grade Requirements

Professional registration with significant post-qualification experience

Demonstrable specialist expertise in the relevant clinical or functional area

Track record of leading teams, projects, or service improvements

Postgraduate qualification (master's level often expected)

Evidence of governance, audit, or quality improvement leadership

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS Band 7 roles?

NHS Band 7 roles pay between £49,387 and £56,515 per year under the 2026/27 pay scale, plus additional payments for unsocial hours and high-cost area supplements.

### What jobs are available at NHS Band 7?

Band 7 roles include ward managers, clinical nurse specialists, team leaders, advanced practitioners, highly specialist therapists, and senior pharmacists. These are senior clinical or leadership positions.

### What qualifications do I need for NHS Band 7 jobs?

Band 7 roles typically require a relevant degree, professional registration, significant experience, and often postgraduate qualifications such as a master's degree or specialist training programmes.

### What jobs are available in NHS mental health services?

NHS mental health services employ mental health nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, social workers, support workers, and many other professionals. Roles span community teams, inpatient wards, and specialist services.

### What qualifications do I need for NHS mental health roles?

Requirements vary by role. Mental health nurses need a nursing degree and NMC registration. Psychologists need a doctorate and HCPC registration. Support workers may enter with relevant experience and complete training on the job.

### How much do NHS mental health professionals earn?

Salaries vary by profession and band under the 2026/27 pay scale. Mental health nurses typically work at Band 5-7 (£32,000-£57,000). Psychologists work at Band 7-8 (£49,000-£109,000). Support workers work at Band 2-4 (£25,000-£31,000).

## Agent Notes

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