Job summary x1 Band 8A Senior Practitioner Psychologist (Band 7 Preceptorship considered,0.8 wte, permanent, flexible working available) Please note that two years post qualification experience will be required for Band 8A. We are recruiting for a Practitioner Psychologist within our North Acute Inpatient Service and, will consider applications from Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists. It is a permanent 0.8wte post based at Northcroft in Erdington. The post holder will be joining a diverse and innovative team of psychological professionals inputting across our male and female acute wards. It is an ideal post for applying your full range of psychological skills and knowledge including working with individuals, teams and families. We currently have a range of projects aimed at addressing health inequalities such as a pilot of Islamic psychological interventions, adapting guided self-help materials for services users with Learning Disabilities / Learning Difficulties and developing resources for people with ADHD and Autism. We are also open to exploring new ideas and suggestions to further develop our services. There is a budget for in house / external CPD. Main duties of the job Tasks include: Undertaking psychological assessment, formulation Delivering brief interventions Consultation with the wider MDT Teaching and training within our local team, service and, local universities Facilitating risk huddles with the wider MDT You will be trained and supported to utilise quality improvement methodology to develop service provision. We have strong links with our Participation and Experience Lead and there will be opportunities to develop co produced workshops with Experts by Experience. You will be supported to consolidate clinical leaderships skills and begin to develop skills in strategic leadership. 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 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 436-6850521 Job locations Northcroft 190 Reservoir Road Erdington B23 6DW 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 Experience Essential Post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with complex difficulties across adult secondary or tertiary care settings. Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Desirable Experience of working with people with acute care needs. Experience of working therapeutically with 'difficult to reach' clients with complex mental health and behavioural needs. Training and qualifications Essential Satisfactory completion of a Health and Care Professions Council/British Psychological Society accredited postgraduate professional training course allowing registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Desirable Pre-qualification training or additional qualifications in an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or other psychological therapy Knowledge and skills Essential Well developed theoretical and practical knowledge of the field of psychological theory and its application to formulation and intervention. Awareness and understanding of the differential needs of people from black and minority ethnic groups and of the service issues arising within a multicultural urban area. Skills in providing psychological advice and consultation to professionals and non professionals Ability to communicate complex clinical and or condition related information that is sensitive and challenging to service users, carers, families and colleagues and their families Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific 'difficult to treat' groups (e.g. personality disorder, risk behaviours, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Knowledge of relevant legislation and DoH policy and implementation guidelines in relation to mental health in general and the client group with which this post is concerned. Personal Essential Is a 'team player' and has demonstrated ability to work and deliver to team and organisational objectives Able to reflect on and manage own emotions and those others when faced by challenging behaviour, including frequent verbal abuse and occasional threatened physical abuse Able to work independently and reliably in accordance with trust policies, service principals and professional codes of practice Desirable Personal experience of mental health problems Other Essential Ability to accept and utilise supervision acceptably. Person Specification Experience Essential Post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with complex difficulties across adult secondary or tertiary care settings. Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Desirable Experience of working with people with acute care needs. Experience of working therapeutically with 'difficult to reach' clients with complex mental health and behavioural needs. Training and qualifications Essential Satisfactory completion of a Health and Care Professions Council/British Psychological Society accredited postgraduate professional training course allowing registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Desirable Pre-qualification training or additional qualifications in an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or other psychological therapy Knowledge and skills Essential Well developed theoretical and practical knowledge of the field of psychological theory and its application to formulation and intervention. Awareness and understanding of the differential needs of people from black and minority ethnic groups and of the service issues arising within a multicultural urban area. Skills in providing psychological advice and consultation to professionals and non professionals Ability to communicate complex clinical and or condition related information that is sensitive and challenging to service users, carers, families and colleagues and their families Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific 'difficult to treat' groups (e.g. personality disorder, risk behaviours, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Knowledge of relevant legislation and DoH policy and implementation guidelines in relation to mental health in general and the client group with which this post is concerned. Personal Essential Is a 'team player' and has demonstrated ability to work and deliver to team and organisational objectives Able to reflect on and manage own emotions and those others when faced by challenging behaviour, including frequent verbal abuse and occasional threatened physical abuse Able to work independently and reliably in accordance with trust policies, service principals and professional codes of practice Desirable Personal experience of mental health problems Other Essential Ability to accept and utilise supervision acceptably. 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 Northcroft 190 Reservoir Road Erdington B23 6DW Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)