Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT) Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE1 8EL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

A trainee post holder (band 6, 2-year contract) will be expected to work towards gaining MBT practitioner status through training funded as part of the post. The post holder will provide individual and group MBT, conduct assessments, complete MBT formulations / relational passports, co-facilitate psychoeducational groups, will organise, and participate in regular MBT clinical reviews and offer a bank of MBT follow-up sessions. The post holder will also be expected to take an active part in the MBT team timetable of clinical and supervision meetings. To provide expertise in a specialist clinical area for the psychological needs of those experiencing complex needs and multiple disadvantage (incl. homelessness). To provide specialist assessment and clinical formulation to clients with a wide range of mental health needs, including complex trauma, personality disorder, anxiety and depression, addictions, learning difficulties and psychosis. To select, administer and interpret psychometric and neuropsychological tests, involving skilled manipulation of test materials and high-level analysis of findings from the assessments. To select and deliver evidence-based specialist psychological treatments, monitoring outcome and modifying and adapting interventions, drawing on a range of theoretical options. To advise other team members and partner services on specialist psychological care of clients. Teaching, training, and supervision To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist or psychotherapist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines. To provide specialist training in psychological and trauma-informed approaches to care for other professionals as appropriate, particularly to third sector staff, peer support workers, project MDT within the Housing First project team. To provide clinical supervision for psychological work undertaken by assistant psychologists, placement students, trainee psychologists and the MDT team as appropriate (band 7). Management, recruitment, policy and service development To identify any aspects of the service which could be improved and contribute to the service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects. To manage own workload and the agreed workload of junior staff, as required, under supervision from a more senior psychologist. To participate in clinical governance initiatives as agreed by the Directorate clinical governance committee and team. Research and service evaluation To lead, support and/or participate in service evaluation, including gathering and analysing output and outcome data, as required. To carry out appropriate research to improve the quality of care and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research within the service. General Responsibilities To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with HCPC, BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements. A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached to the advert.

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