Job summary We are looking for a suitably experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or Equivalent Applied Psychological Practitioner with relevant post-qualification experience to undertake the substantive role of CORE lead for ICCR CMHT Psychological Services. The post is 0.1wte and involves co-ordination of the collection, analysis and reporting of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (CORE) data in ICCR CMHTs. We encourage applicants from Clinical/Counselling Psychology and also Applied Psychological Professions who feel that they meet the person specification. The post is part of our adult community mental health (CMHT) provision in ICCR across Birmingham and Solihull. You would be joining a team where management and separate clinical supervision will be provided by experienced psychologists/psychological therapists, who are able to support your learning and professional development needs, offering a range of clinical models and accreditation opportunities. The post-holder will report professionally to a Consultant Lead Psychological Practitioner for CMHTs. Main duties of the job The role requires a skilled and highly experienced clinician, who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide a range of clinical services. Excellent opportunities to gain experience of multilevel and integrated service provision; 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 are a dynamic and forward thinking service where psychologists are strongly placed to lead on service development and delivery across all elements of the care pathway. The post-holder will be part of a multi-professional senior leadership team supporting the Transformation of our Community Services in BSMHFT as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. 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 job plans. We have a well-developed CPD programme with protected CPD time and have robust supervision and professional line management systems. We have well established links with local doctoral training courses and educational institutions in the region. 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. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 436-7057602 Job locations Tall Trees (Uffculme Centre Annexe) 52 Queensbridge Rd Birmingham B13 8QY 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 Qualifications Essential Satisfactory completion of a British Psychological Society accredited Doctoral Level postgraduate professional training course in clinical/counselling psychology or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) OR equivalent applied psychological practice qualification to doctorate level Desirable Post-doctoral training in one or more highly specialist areas of psychological practice. Experience Essential Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist or equivalent applied psychological practitioner for a substantial time Desirable Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Experience/Supervision Essential Relevant post-qualification experience, and formal training in clinical supervision Experience Essential Experience of representing psychological services within a multidisciplinary context. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Satisfactory completion of a British Psychological Society accredited Doctoral Level postgraduate professional training course in clinical/counselling psychology or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) OR equivalent applied psychological practice qualification to doctorate level Desirable Post-doctoral training in one or more highly specialist areas of psychological practice. Experience Essential Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist or equivalent applied psychological practitioner for a substantial time Desirable Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Experience/Supervision Essential Relevant post-qualification experience, and formal training in clinical supervision Experience Essential Experience of representing psychological services within a multidisciplinary context. 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 Tall Trees (Uffculme Centre Annexe) 52 Queensbridge Rd Birmingham B13 8QY Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)