Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in Mental Health Services

The closing date is 03 November 2025

Job summary

We have an excellent opportunity for a Junior Clinical Fellow to join our Inpatient Mental Health Service based at Parkview Clinic in Moseley, Birmingham to work collaboratively with a professional, highly skilled multi-disciplinary team. The suitable applicant will be involved in the assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric aspects of children's presentation and in delivering psychiatric treatment where appropriate within an overall management package and provide medical support to the medical team and the wider Mental Health team Working collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve the service

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION WHEN RESPONDING THE PRE-APPLICATION QUESTIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED

Main duties of the job

Attending weekly MDT meetings

Attending CPA meetings

Contributing to liaison and communication with families and other involved agencies.

To provide medical support to the medical team and the wider Mental Health team Working collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve the service

Undertake medical duties when required on the Inpatient wards

Perform duties in the occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in consultation, where practicable, with the doctor's colleagues both senior and junior.

Contributing to the assessment, formulation and development of treatment plans for young people with mental health problems admitted to Parkview.

Being involved in the assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric aspects of children and young peoples' presentation and in delivering psychiatric treatment where appropriate within overall management packages

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-25-7553710-DPBC

Job locations

Parkview Clinic

60 Queensbridge Road

Birmingham

B13 8QE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Medical Degree from a recognized University
  • Full GMC registration
  • A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
  • A Minimum 1 year experience in the field of Psychiatry, out of which at least 6 months are in CAMHS

Desirable

  • Other Educational Qualification (ALS/APLS/ATLS)

Skills

Essential

  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are competent to enable effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues
  • Has understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting
Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Medical Degree from a recognized University
  • Full GMC registration
  • A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
  • A Minimum 1 year experience in the field of Psychiatry, out of which at least 6 months are in CAMHS

Desirable

  • Other Educational Qualification (ALS/APLS/ATLS)

Skills

Essential

  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are competent to enable effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues
  • Has understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parkview Clinic

60 Queensbridge Road

Birmingham

B13 8QE


Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parkview Clinic

60 Queensbridge Road

Birmingham

B13 8QE


Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Operational Support Manager

Sandra Wallace

swallace7@nhs.net

01213339955

Details

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-25-7553710-DPBC

Job locations

Parkview Clinic

60 Queensbridge Road

Birmingham

B13 8QE


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