Job summary
We have a vacancy within Children and Young People's Division (Forward Thinking Birmingham) in the East Core Team working with children, young people (age 0 to 25), carers and families. We are a welcoming and friendly team focused on working with the diverse needs that families present with. There is a staff car park on site and plenty of local amenities.
We are looking for a suitably experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (eligibility for entry onto the HCPC Register ofPractitioner Psychologists). This post can either be offered at a Band 8a or a Band 7 arrangement depending on experience. Applications from final year trainees are welcome.
This is an ideal post to apply your full range of psychological skills and knowledge including consultation, training, supervision, service development, leadership, and research in addition to direct clinical work.
We would welcome applications from those looking to build upon their clinical skills with a wide range of presenting difficulties post qualification or those with more experience who are keen to develop specialisms and greater leadership roles to make a difference in the community.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and skilled clinician who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide a range of clinical services. The individual will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of multi-level and integrated service provision and to further develop skills of complex case assessment, formulation and the application of evidence based psychological interventions, both individual and in groups. You should have experience of working with service users with complex mental health and behavioural needs; additionally to be familiar with the needs of a diverse BAME community and working in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation.
We have an established track record in service innovation supporting a diverse range of clinical and academic interest, with time for research and teaching related activities built into many of our psychological professions job plans. There are clear career paths for psychologists in the service who join us, and we are committed to your development through training and supervision.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Training/qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist eligible for chartered status
- Registration with appropriate body (eg HCPC, ACP, BACP, AFT)
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating children, young people and/or young adults in the community.
- Experience of assessing and managing risky clients in the community.
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of contributing to planning and evaluation of services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment for clients across the full range of mental health settings to include outpatient, community, day services and in-patient settings.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
Personal
Essential
- Ability to communicate well and to form good working relationships with professionals at all levels.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to travel across the city of Birmingham, between bases and within the community for work purposes.
Person Specification
Training/qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist eligible for chartered status
- Registration with appropriate body (eg HCPC, ACP, BACP, AFT)
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating children, young people and/or young adults in the community.
- Experience of assessing and managing risky clients in the community.
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of contributing to planning and evaluation of services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment for clients across the full range of mental health settings to include outpatient, community, day services and in-patient settings.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
Personal
Essential
- Ability to communicate well and to form good working relationships with professionals at all levels.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to travel across the city of Birmingham, between bases and within the community for work purposes.
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.
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.
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 and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Washwood Health Health and Wellbeing Centre - East Core Team FTB
Clodeshall road
Saltney
B8 3SN
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
