Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to be the Psychological Services lead for a pilot revolutionising the way that mental health support is delivered to communities in the UK. We have been selected to be one of 6 sites to pilot a neighbourhood mental health service based on a successful model delivered in Trieste, Italy. The 24/7 pilot will offer a suite of specialist mental services including community mental health, assertive outreach and inpatient beds to a population of approximately 50,000. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be a highly experienced clinical/counselling psychologist, or equivalent applied psychological practitioner, and be responsible for the development, systematic provision, evaluation and governance of psychological services in our Neighbourhood Mental Health pilot in East Birmingham. We are looking for someone who can provide clinical leadership in the development and delivery of the Neighbourhood Adult Mental Health pilot and be a vital member of the multidisciplinary team which will include voluntary sector community and peer support workers alongside clinical roles. You will be working in the team on a day to day basis and will need to be flexible, responsive and innovative, supporting initiatives with community partners and supporting the whole team to be more psychologically minded. Demonstrating continuing professional development and experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for the psychological care and treatment of clients, working within a multidisciplinary context and a passion for new ways of working with the ability to adapt and lead a new approach will be crucial. 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 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 436-6847755 Job locations Small Heath Health Centre Birmingham B10 0PG Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Skills Essential Experience of providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Skills Essential Substantive experience of teaching, training, professional and clinical supervision to psychological and non-psychological professions Skills Essential Experience of providing clinical and strategic leadership within a multi-professional setting. Skills Essential A high level ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS. Skills Essential Ability to work effectively and diplomatically as a 'team player' in a multiprofessional setting, demonstrating respect and appreciation of the contributions from other team members. Person Specification Skills Essential Experience of providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Skills Essential Substantive experience of teaching, training, professional and clinical supervision to psychological and non-psychological professions Skills Essential Experience of providing clinical and strategic leadership within a multi-professional setting. Skills Essential A high level ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS. Skills Essential Ability to work effectively and diplomatically as a 'team player' in a multiprofessional setting, demonstrating respect and appreciation of the contributions from other team members. 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 Small Heath Health Centre Birmingham B10 0PG Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)