Job summary
We are recruiting for a team
of clinicians to deliver our clinical proven intervention at our new James
Place centre in Birmingham, due to open in early 2026. As a Senior Suicide
Prevention Therapist, you will work alongside the Head of Centre to manage and
support the clinical team in delivering our unique intervention and
co-producing effective safety plans to maintain their safety. You will be an
experienced mental health professional or therapist with demonstrable interest
in suicide prevention and team management and leadership. You will support men
who are experiencing a suicidal crisis and their supporter(s), delivering our
unique intervention and co-producing effective safety plans to maintain their
safety. Successful applicants will be joining a new team at a pivotal time and
will have the opportunity to shape the local culture at James Place Birmingham.
Training and support will be provided by the Head of Centre in Birmingham and
the wider James Place team.
To apply, please submit your CV with a cover letter of up to 2 sides of A4 explaining why you are applying for this role to ASKHR@jamesplace.org.uk. It is important to demonstrate you have the essential knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in your CV and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
This position is being recruited
on a rolling basis, so we encourage applicants to submit their applications as
early as possible.
Main duties of the job
- Work as a duty therapist to triage and assess suitability of James Place referrals daily
- Take full clinical responsibility of the men under James Place care, as a co-leader of the clinical team and in consultation with Head of Centre
- Lead and support peer support sessions, caseload discussions and reflective practice with the team
- Create an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with clients about limits of confidentiality
- Lead on the creation and facilitation of a Peer Support Group once James Place Birmingham is well-established
- Deputise for the Head of Centre when required
About us
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.
James Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didnt find it.
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families.We have so far treated over 4,300 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Clinical Duties
-
Work as a duty therapist to
triage and assess suitability of James Place referrals daily
-
Take full clinical
responsibility of the men under James Place care, as a co-leader of the
clinical team and in consultation with Head of Centre
-
Lead and support peer support
sessions, caseload discussions and reflective practice with the team
-
Create an environment in
which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with
clients about limits of confidentiality
-
Lead on the creation and
facilitation of a Peer Support Group once James Place Birmingham is
well-established
-
Deputise for the Head of
Centre when required
Clinical
-
Conduct initial Welcome
Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk and the suitability
of the James Place intervention and co-producing effective safety plans
-
Deliver our therapeutic
intervention, building trust and exploring the reasons for crisis
-
Use the Lay Your Cards on the
Table intervention to encourage men to talk about and explore their feelings,
attitudes and behaviours and develop positive coping strategies
-
Escalate care to appropriate
services when necessary, including emergency services and secondary mental
health teams
-
Deliver one-off guidance sessions
to supporters of men under the James Place care
-
Work collaboratively with
other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care
-
Undergo clinical supervision
with a qualified supervisor to reflect on clinical work and raise any issues or
concerns arising from work
-
Remain up to date with
developments in law, theories and research
-
Maintain confidentiality and
adhere to ethical standards
-
Complete session notes in a
timely and effective manner
-
Participate in continuous
professional development and engage in training provided both internally and
externally
-
Support the Clinical
Administration team as and when necessary
Leadership and Management
-
Manage, support and lead Suicide
Prevention Therapists, encouraging staff to develop and grow
-
Conduct regular probation
reviews, monthly 1:1s and annual appraisals with staff
-
Conduct therapist case
reviews to ensure work is completed safely, effectively and in accordance with
James Place policies and procedures
-
Confidently identify and sensitively communicate areas for
development and conduct performance
management reviews when necessary
-
Demonstrate and promote
self-awareness and regularly dedicate time and space, inside and outside of
work, to keeping yourself and the team well
-
Provide support to access
training and other developmental activities
-
Support staff wellbeing
Outreach and Engagement
-
Work alongside the Head of
Centre to actively increase contact with local
community organisations able to refer to us or offer move on support for men
completing our intervention
-
Support the fundraising team to
bring potential supporters into our building and showcase our work, including
the facilitation of events
Values
-
Demonstrate commitment
to the James Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion,
Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Clinical Duties
-
Work as a duty therapist to
triage and assess suitability of James Place referrals daily
-
Take full clinical
responsibility of the men under James Place care, as a co-leader of the
clinical team and in consultation with Head of Centre
-
Lead and support peer support
sessions, caseload discussions and reflective practice with the team
-
Create an environment in
which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with
clients about limits of confidentiality
-
Lead on the creation and
facilitation of a Peer Support Group once James Place Birmingham is
well-established
-
Deputise for the Head of
Centre when required
Clinical
-
Conduct initial Welcome
Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk and the suitability
of the James Place intervention and co-producing effective safety plans
-
Deliver our therapeutic
intervention, building trust and exploring the reasons for crisis
-
Use the Lay Your Cards on the
Table intervention to encourage men to talk about and explore their feelings,
attitudes and behaviours and develop positive coping strategies
-
Escalate care to appropriate
services when necessary, including emergency services and secondary mental
health teams
-
Deliver one-off guidance sessions
to supporters of men under the James Place care
-
Work collaboratively with
other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care
-
Undergo clinical supervision
with a qualified supervisor to reflect on clinical work and raise any issues or
concerns arising from work
-
Remain up to date with
developments in law, theories and research
-
Maintain confidentiality and
adhere to ethical standards
-
Complete session notes in a
timely and effective manner
-
Participate in continuous
professional development and engage in training provided both internally and
externally
-
Support the Clinical
Administration team as and when necessary
Leadership and Management
-
Manage, support and lead Suicide
Prevention Therapists, encouraging staff to develop and grow
-
Conduct regular probation
reviews, monthly 1:1s and annual appraisals with staff
-
Conduct therapist case
reviews to ensure work is completed safely, effectively and in accordance with
James Place policies and procedures
-
Confidently identify and sensitively communicate areas for
development and conduct performance
management reviews when necessary
-
Demonstrate and promote
self-awareness and regularly dedicate time and space, inside and outside of
work, to keeping yourself and the team well
-
Provide support to access
training and other developmental activities
-
Support staff wellbeing
Outreach and Engagement
-
Work alongside the Head of
Centre to actively increase contact with local
community organisations able to refer to us or offer move on support for men
completing our intervention
-
Support the fundraising team to
bring potential supporters into our building and showcase our work, including
the facilitation of events
Values
-
Demonstrate commitment
to the James Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion,
Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualification(s)
- A Core Profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, counselling or practitioner psychologist registered with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England
- or
- Accreditation as a psychological therapist, psychotherapist, or counsellor registered with BACP, UKCP, BABCP or equivalent, or have completed training and awaiting accreditation
- You must hold a relevant qualification to be considered for this role.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience of leading, supervising and developing a team or others
- Experience of holding supervision, reflective practice and/or case management with colleagues
- Experience of decision making, when asked by colleagues for advice and support
- Experience of triaging referrals and demonstrating accountability for decisions made
- Experience of modelling best practice to others and working to address issues of performance and competency when they arise
- Willingness to cover Head of Centre delegated duties when needed (e.g. leave and other absence)
- Commitment to continued professional development and can evidence additional learning since completion of core training
- Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress
- Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors which could lead to suicidal thinking and actions
- Demonstrable knowledge of the factors contributing to male suicide
- Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session and work in a therapeutic environment
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions
- An ability to collaborate with clients in the development of a person centred, individual intervention plan
- An ability to engage clients in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication
- Ability to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men who are presenting with high risk of suicide, or be willing and able to learn how to do so
- Ability to identify if the James Place service is not adequate to maintain the persons safety and facilitate rapid transfer to the most appropriate service
- Ability to maintain boundaries within a time-limited intervention
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, using own initiative and confidence in decision making
- Strong time management
- Ability to maintain up to date client records in line with James Place standards
- Ability to maintain own personal safety and the safety of others within the centre
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures
- Values
- Commitment to clinical supervision
- Ability to engage with James Place values
- Ability to promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate commitment to co-production
- Ability to be transparent, honest and show discretion when needed
- Commitment to suicide prevention and working with men in a suicidal crisis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Qualification(s)
- A Core Profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, counselling or practitioner psychologist registered with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England
- or
- Accreditation as a psychological therapist, psychotherapist, or counsellor registered with BACP, UKCP, BABCP or equivalent, or have completed training and awaiting accreditation
- You must hold a relevant qualification to be considered for this role.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience of leading, supervising and developing a team or others
- Experience of holding supervision, reflective practice and/or case management with colleagues
- Experience of decision making, when asked by colleagues for advice and support
- Experience of triaging referrals and demonstrating accountability for decisions made
- Experience of modelling best practice to others and working to address issues of performance and competency when they arise
- Willingness to cover Head of Centre delegated duties when needed (e.g. leave and other absence)
- Commitment to continued professional development and can evidence additional learning since completion of core training
- Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress
- Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors which could lead to suicidal thinking and actions
- Demonstrable knowledge of the factors contributing to male suicide
- Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session and work in a therapeutic environment
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions
- An ability to collaborate with clients in the development of a person centred, individual intervention plan
- An ability to engage clients in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication
- Ability to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men who are presenting with high risk of suicide, or be willing and able to learn how to do so
- Ability to identify if the James Place service is not adequate to maintain the persons safety and facilitate rapid transfer to the most appropriate service
- Ability to maintain boundaries within a time-limited intervention
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, using own initiative and confidence in decision making
- Strong time management
- Ability to maintain up to date client records in line with James Place standards
- Ability to maintain own personal safety and the safety of others within the centre
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures
- Values
- Commitment to clinical supervision
- Ability to engage with James Place values
- Ability to promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
- Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate commitment to co-production
- Ability to be transparent, honest and show discretion when needed
- Commitment to suicide prevention and working with men in a suicidal crisis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
