Band 7 Psychology Jobs in the NHS
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.
70 live vacancies at this grade · 39 NHS employers · salary £49,387 - £56,515
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£28k - £73k
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What to expect from Band 7 Psychology roles
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. For psychology candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 70 live band 7 psychology vacancies across 39 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.
Recent salary data for band 7 psychology roles ranges from about £27,762 to £73,496 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Band expectations
- 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)
Role evidence to prepare
- Complex case formulation and specialist assessment
- Supervising trainees, assistant psychologists, and other staff
- Consultation and reflective practice to teams
- Service evaluation, audit, and outcome measurement
Typical requirements
- HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or equivalent approved route
- Subspecialty experience relevant to the advertised post
- Supervision training or qualification (for Band 8a+)
Hiring locations
Current band 7 psychology demand is visible in London, Leatherhead, Bath, Exeter, and Fulbourn, Cambridge. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, East London NHS Foundation Trust, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust NHS Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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Top NHS Employers
- Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust6 jobs
- East London NHS Foundation Trust4 jobs
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4 jobs
- South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust NHS Trust4 jobs
- South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3 jobs
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust3 jobs
- Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust3 jobs
- Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust3 jobs