Job summary DEMENTIA AND FRAILTY (Older People's Mental Health) Band 7/8a Applied Psychologist (Older People) CMHT, Care Home Liaison, and Inpatient Services in various post and areas Various locations possible including: Juniper Centre, Moseley; Reservoir Court, Erdington Job type: All Permanent Interview date: Week commencing 7th April 2025 (proposed). Please note, the interview will be held in person at the Juniper Centre, Moseley. If you anticipate you will not be able to attend this week, or will not be able to attend in person, please contact us before applying to discuss whether alternative arrangements will be possible. Main duties of the job We are seeking newly qualified and experienced Applied Psychologists to join our Psychology team withinthe Dementia and Frailty Division at BSMHFT, providing mental health services to older people with complex mental health in Birmingham and Solihull. Newly qualified Clinical, Counselling or Forensic/Clinical Psychologists, or those expecting to qualify in 2025, are encouraged to apply as posts could be offered as a Preceptorship. We offer a tailored programme of Continued Professional Development (CPD) and other developmental opportunities to support your progression and career development. We have posts available within our inpatient and community mental health teams, which can be offered full-time or part-time, offering flexibility in working hours and the focus of work. About us Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 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. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 436-7059043 Job locations Juniper Centre, Moseley; Reservoir Court, Erdington; Birmingham B13 8AQ Job description Job responsibilities Working with older people is highly rewarding, and allows Applied Psychologists to use their diverse knowledge, skills and leadership. In both CMHT and inpatient services, you will be assessing, formulating, and delivering interventions to older people often with complex mental health needs and/or neurocognitive conditions such as dementia, stroke, or Parkinsons Disease. There are opportunities for cognitive assessment and neuropsychological assessment, under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. You will attend Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, contributing to person-centred care planning, whilst promoting psychological ways of thinking. Audit, service evaluation, and Quality Improvement projects are strongly encouraged, and BSMHFT offers good training to develop your skills in this area. There are opportunities for supervising Assistant Psychologists, student psychologists from the University of Birmingham and Birmingham City University, Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAP) and Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWP), as well as Trainees from the University of Birminghams Clinical Psychology Doctorate programme. There are opportunities to develop and deliver CPD training sessions to staff and teams, as well as staff support, e.g., reflective practice. For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Working with older people is highly rewarding, and allows Applied Psychologists to use their diverse knowledge, skills and leadership. In both CMHT and inpatient services, you will be assessing, formulating, and delivering interventions to older people often with complex mental health needs and/or neurocognitive conditions such as dementia, stroke, or Parkinsons Disease. There are opportunities for cognitive assessment and neuropsychological assessment, under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. You will attend Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, contributing to person-centred care planning, whilst promoting psychological ways of thinking. Audit, service evaluation, and Quality Improvement projects are strongly encouraged, and BSMHFT offers good training to develop your skills in this area. There are opportunities for supervising Assistant Psychologists, student psychologists from the University of Birmingham and Birmingham City University, Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAP) and Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWP), as well as Trainees from the University of Birminghams Clinical Psychology Doctorate programme. There are opportunities to develop and deliver CPD training sessions to staff and teams, as well as staff support, e.g., reflective practice. For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Academic/Professional Essential Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or anticipates will receive award in 2025) Desirable HCPC Registration as Practitioner Psychologist Further qualifications related to role, e.g., BABCP accreditation, Neuropsychology Clinical Skills Essential Psychological assessment and therapy with severe mental health problems Psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention with people living with dementia Desirable Post-qualification experience and skills in assessment and therapy Knowledge Essential Knowledge of ageing and how ageing impacts mental health Knowledge of wider, systemic factors that affect older people, e.g., Social Graces, services for older people Desirable Post-qualification CPD in ageing and mental health, or neuropsychological assessment, or an activity relating to older people Leadership skills Essential Experience of leadership roles e.g., supervision or service improvement Experience of MDT meetings and knowledge of psychological input into the MDT Desirable CPD in provision of supervision or service improvement Person Specification Academic/Professional Essential Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or anticipates will receive award in 2025) Desirable HCPC Registration as Practitioner Psychologist Further qualifications related to role, e.g., BABCP accreditation, Neuropsychology Clinical Skills Essential Psychological assessment and therapy with severe mental health problems Psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention with people living with dementia Desirable Post-qualification experience and skills in assessment and therapy Knowledge Essential Knowledge of ageing and how ageing impacts mental health Knowledge of wider, systemic factors that affect older people, e.g., Social Graces, services for older people Desirable Post-qualification CPD in ageing and mental health, or neuropsychological assessment, or an activity relating to older people Leadership skills Essential Experience of leadership roles e.g., supervision or service improvement Experience of MDT meetings and knowledge of psychological input into the MDT Desirable CPD in provision of supervision or service improvement 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 and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Juniper Centre, Moseley; Reservoir Court, Erdington; Birmingham B13 8AQ Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)