Greater London

Psychological Therapies jobs in London.

NHS Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services continue to recruit CBT therapists, counsellors and high-intensity practitioners to meet access and recovery targets. Actionus places accredited psychological therapists into locum, fixed-term and permanent roles across NHS and independent providers.

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New London vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching psychological therapies role opens in Greater London.

Hiring in London

What the London market looks like.

London has the densest concentration of acute trusts, specialist centres and independent providers in the UK, so cover requirements move quickly and often start at short notice. Travel across zones matters as much as postcode: many assignments are realistically commutable from several boroughs, and cross-site working between hospitals within the same trust is common.

Major employers in Greater London

  • Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
  • Barts Health NHS Trust
  • Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
  • King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Croydon · Barnet · Ealing · Romford · Kingston · Watford · Ilford

Typical settings

  • NHS Talking Therapies services
  • Community mental health teams
  • Inpatient mental health units
  • Independent providers

Common specialities

  • CBT
  • High intensity therapy
  • EMDR
  • Children and young people
  • Perinatal
  • Trauma

Questions

Psychological Therapies work in London, answered.

What psychological therapies jobs are available in London?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent psychological therapies roles across London and the wider Greater London area, including nhs talking therapies services, community mental health teams, inpatient mental health units. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire psychological therapists in London?
Major healthcare employers in and around London include Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Barts Health NHS Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a psychological therapies professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in London?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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