DEMENTIA AND FRAILTY (Older People's Mental Health)

Band 8a/7 Preceptorship Clinical Counselling Psychologist (Older People)

CMHT and In-patients services various post and areas

Various locations possible including: Juniper Centre, Moseley Ashcroft, Ladywood and, Reservoir Court, Erdington.

Job type: All Permanent

Main duties of the job

We are seeking newly qualified and experienced clinical or counselling psychologists to join our Psychology team within BSMHFT Dementia and Frailty Services, providing mental health services to older people in the culturally and socially diverse population of Birmingham and Solihull in our community and in-patient services. Newly Qualified Psychologists or those expecting to qualify in 2023 are encouraged to apply as posts could be offered as a Preceptorship. We offer a tailored programme of CPD and other developmental opportunities to support your progression and career development.

We have several posts available in in-patient and community mental health teams which could be offered part-time or combined, offering flexibility in working hours and the focus of work. Please get in touch with us to discuss our vacancies and the opportunities within the service. Eligible candidates can apply for relocation expenses.

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

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

Desirable

• HCPC Registration Practitioner psychologist

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Psychological assessment and Therapy with severe mental health problems

Desirable

• Post qualification experience and skills in assessment and therapy

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of ageing and how ageing impacts mental health

Desirable

• Post qualification cpd in ageing and mental health or neuropsychological assessment

Leadership skills

Essential

• Experience of leadership roles ie supervision/service improvement

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various

Birmingham

B13 8AQ

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436-5305120