Principal Clinical Psychologist Acute Psychological Services

1 month ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The post is located in Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation NHS Trust, in our Acute Inpatients Service, based at the Oleaster Centre in Edgbaston, managing the psychology input to two Acute Inpatient Units and one Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). You will line manage a Band 7 psychologist, currently moving through preceptorship to a Band 8A post. You will also have the support of two Assistant Psychologists, be line managed by the Consultant Lead Psychologist for the Acute and Urgent Care Division and be part of an Acute (Inpatients and Home Treatment) and Urgent Care Psychological Service. You will also work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager and other senior colleagues. Applications are also encouraged from forensic psychologists.

Main duties of the job

As an experienced clinical psychologist holding doctoral level professional qualifications, ensures the systematic provision of a highly specialist, multilevel clinical psychology service that is cost-effective, culturally appropriate and based on best clinical and professional practice and that meets Trust and Service Area objectives, national strategic, and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements and user and carer needs and expectations. To thereby help understand, prevent and ameliorate psychological distress and disorder and improve the mental health and well being of local service users.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a qualified psychologist, assumes accountability for own professional actions, exercises discretion in determining how objectives are to be achieved and works independently on a day-to-day basis within the overall framework of relevant trust/team/service principles, policies and procedures, the professional codes of practice of the BPS and terms and conditions of employment.

Provides direct clinical services to clients, their families and other carers, undertaking highly specialist psychological assessments and providing individual and group based psychological therapy and intervention as appropriate and required.

Please see job description for full details.

Person Specification

Desirable/Essential

Essential

Satisfactory completion of a British Psychological Society accredited Doctoral Level postgraduate professional training course in clinical psychology (the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist post qualification, with extensive experience at the Senior (Band 8a) level.gistered with the HCPC Registered with the HCPC Experience of highly specialist psychological assessment and individual and group based treatment of clients across the full range of care settings

Desirable

Post-doctoral training in one or more highly specialist areas of psychological practice. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience of working therapeutically with 'difficult to treat' clients. Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.

  • Senior Clinical Psychologist

    1 week ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryThe post is located in a leading mental health trust, in our Acute Inpatients Service, based at a state-of-the-art centre, managing the psychology input to two Acute Inpatient Units and one Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). You will line manage a senior psychologist, currently moving through preceptorship, and have the support of two...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Locum Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist (Band 8a/8b) – Adult Acute Service Location: Birmingham, NHS Service Contract Type: Locum (3 months with a view to extend) About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Psychologist to join our team on a locum basis at a Band 8a or Band 8b level. The successful candidate...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Locum Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist (Band 8a/8b) – Adult Acute Service Location: Birmingham, NHS Service Contract Type: Locum (3 months with a view to extend) About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Psychologist to join our team on a locum basis at a Band 8a or Band 8b level. The successful candidate...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Locum Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist (Band 8a/8b) – Adult Acute ServiceLocation: Birmingham, NHS ServiceContract Type: Locum (3 months with a view to extend)About the Role:We are seeking an experienced and motivated Psychologist to join our team on a locum basis at a Band 8a or Band 8b level. The successful candidate will work...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Locum Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist (Band 8a/8b) – Adult Acute ServiceLocation: Birmingham, NHS ServiceContract Type: Locum (3 months with a view to extend)About the Role:We are seeking an experienced and motivated Psychologist to join our team on a locum basis at a Band 8a or Band 8b level. The successful candidate will work...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    1 week ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Locum Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist (Band 8a/8b) – Adult Acute ServiceLocation: Birmingham, NHS ServiceContract Type: Locum (3 months with a view to extend)About the Role:We are seeking an experienced and motivated Psychologist to join our team on a locum basis at a Band 8a or Band 8b level. The successful candidate will work...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Locum Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist (Band 8a/8b) – Adult Acute ServiceLocation: Birmingham, NHS ServiceContract Type: Locum (3 months with a view to extend)About the Role:We are seeking an experienced and motivated Psychologist to join our team on a locum basis at a Band 8a or Band 8b level. The successful candidate will work...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Locum Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist (Band 8a/8b) – Adult Acute Service Location: Birmingham, NHS Service Contract Type: Locum (3 months with a view to extend) About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Psychologist to join our team on a locum basis at a Band 8a or Band 8b level. The successful candidate...

  • Senior Clinical Psychologist for Heart and Lung Services

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Position OverviewAn exciting opportunity has emerged for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to oversee the Heart and Lung Transplant Psychology Service within a prominent healthcare organization.The Heart and Lung transplant service caters to individuals facing severe heart and respiratory challenges. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    1 week ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Merco Medical Staffing Limited Full time

    Job Opportunity: Clinical Psychologist - Neurorehabilitation Specialist**Job Summary:**We are seeking an experienced and qualified Clinical Psychologist to lead and innovate within our team, specializing in neurorehabilitation. As a Clinical Psychologist - Neurorehabilitation Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic, professional...

  • Senior Clinical Lead

    1 week ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Senior Clinical Lead to join our Child and Adolescent Psychological Services team. As a Principal Psychologist, you will be responsible for the development, provision, evaluation, and governance of psychological services for looked after children and their networks.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide...

  • Apprentice: Clinical Associate Psychologist

    3 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Job Purpose**: 1. To undertake the 18 month CAP apprenticeship programme, encompassing work based practice and learning with academic teaching and study 2. To work as a semi-autonomous psychological practitioner under the direct supervision of an experienced and HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist 3. To provide effective evidence-based care in line with...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    3 days ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Merco Medical Staffing Limited Full time

    Job Opportunity: Consultant Clinical Psychologist - Neurorehabilitation**Location:** Birmingham**Salary:** £56,333 to £71,979 DOE (Subject to review following NHS 2024/25 Agenda for Change (AfC))**Hours:** 28 hours per weekAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Consultant Clinical Psychologist to lead and innovate within our clients renowned...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    3 days ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Merco Medical Staffing Limited Full time

    Job Opportunity: Consultant Clinical Psychologist - Neurorehabilitation**Location:** Birmingham**Salary:** £56,333 to £71,979 DOE (Subject to review following NHS 2024/25 Agenda for Change (AfC))**Hours:** 28 hours per weekAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Consultant Clinical Psychologist to lead and innovate within our clients renowned...

  • Consultant Clinical Psychologist

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Merco Medical Staffing Ltd Full time

    Job Opportunity: Consultant Clinical Psychologist - NeurorehabilitationLocation: BirminghamSalary: A£56,333 to A£71,979 DOE ( Subject to review following NHS 2024/25 Agenda for Change (AfC) )Hours: 28 hours per weekAn exceptional career opportunity awaits an experienced and qualified Consultant Clinical Psychologist specializing in neurorehabilitation....

  • Clinical Psychologist

    17 hours ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly specialist clinical psychologist to join our dynamic team at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our Health in Mind service, you will contribute to the provision of psychological assessment and intervention to children, young people, and families accessing support through our...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    21 hours ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly specialist clinical psychologist to join our dynamic team at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our Health in Mind service, you will contribute to the provision of psychological assessment and intervention to children, young people, and families accessing support through our...

  • Consultant Clinical Psychologist

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Merco Medical Staffing Ltd Full time

    Job Opportunity: Consultant Clinical Psychologist - NeurorehabilitationLocation: BirminghamSalary: A£56,333 to A£71,979 DOE ( Subject to review following NHS 2024/25 Agenda for Change (AfC) )Hours: 28 hours per weekAn exceptional career opportunity awaits an experienced and qualified Consultant Clinical Psychologist specializing in neurorehabilitation....

  • Expert Clinical Psychologist

    3 days ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Brainkind Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Consultant Psychologist to join our team at Brainkind, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic professional and clinical leadership to the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust through the Clinical Executive.Lead the...

  • Expert Clinical Psychologist

    5 days ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Brainkind Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Consultant Psychologist to join our team at Brainkind, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic professional and clinical leadership to the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust through the Clinical Executive.Lead the...