Job summary Within the Secure Care and Offender Health directorate, vacancies for Assistant Psychologists have arisen within the following teams Reaside Clinic - A medium secure unit for men (1.0 WTE). Tamarind Centre - A medium secure unit for men (1.0 WTE fixed term to cover maternity leave). Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR); part of the Criminal Justice Recovery Service (0.6 fixed term contract for 12 months). Community Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway Services (1.6 WTE). Our values centre on providing compassionate, high-quality and person-centred care and we are looking for like-minded individuals to apply. The role would suit committed, hard-working and compassionate individuals with an interest in working with people who present with complex needs within the criminal justice system. The directorate has a diverse portfolio of services and has an excellent national reputation, with accreditations from QNIC, NHS England, QNFMHS and the National Autistic Society. As an assistant psychologist in our services, there is access to regular, highly specialist supervision and CPD as part of a wider psychology team of over 70 staff. We offer continued support and progression within this network, and we work hard to ensure our roles are inclusive and enriching for the post-holders. We are also committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff team to provide a positive and fulfilling experience of work. Main duties of the job Assistant psychologists support qualified psychologists in delivering a high-quality service. This involves working in multi-disciplinary teams and engaging directly with men and women with complex and long-term problems who present with high risk or offending behaviours. Within the Reaside Clinic and Tamarind Centre roles there are opportunities to contribute to assessments, formulations, and interventions with adult men who have a history of offending behaviours and mental health difficulties within an inpatient setting. The MHRT role is at the Ardenleigh Hospital site. There are opportunities to contribute to assessments, formulations, and interventions with adults with mental health needs who have been found guilty of an offence, as an alternative to a custodial sentence. Within the OPD Pathway services, the team work closely with probation practitioners to support the use of psychologically informed practices with high-risk cases in custody and the community. Travel across the West Midlands area will be part of the role. In this post there are opportunities to contribute to case consultations, build formulation skills, develop and deliver training, and support reflective practice and wellbeing spaces, as well as involvement in research, audit and service development projects. Candidates with previous experience of working within a range of clinical settings including Forensic, Mental Health, Social Care and Learning Disabilities are welcomed. 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 peoples lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 436-6930581 Job locations Secure Care and Offender Health Sites Birmingham B45 9BE 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. Please click on the link for a little insight into our services and our people https://vimeo.com/benthompsonfilms/psychologyrecruitment?sharecopy 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. Please click on the link for a little insight into our services and our people https://vimeo.com/benthompsonfilms/psychologyrecruitment?sharecopy Person Specification Qualifications Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience Essential Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment). Desirable Paid work in a forensic setting providing direct care. Skills Essential Under the direction of a qualified psychologist has an ability to work independently, reliably, consistently and with initiative (seeking guidance when necessary) in circumstances where work is managed and objectives are agreed and reviewed at weekly intervals Desirable Willingness to travel between sites within the Trust and Probation sites Person Specification Qualifications Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience Essential Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment). Desirable Paid work in a forensic setting providing direct care. Skills Essential Under the direction of a qualified psychologist has an ability to work independently, reliably, consistently and with initiative (seeking guidance when necessary) in circumstances where work is managed and objectives are agreed and reviewed at weekly intervals Desirable Willingness to travel between sites within the Trust and Probation sites 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Secure Care and Offender Health Sites Birmingham B45 9BE Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)