Band 7 Preceptorship Counselling/Clinical Psychologist - Solar

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have a full time position with Solar, within our Core CAMHS team. The position in Solar provides psychological assessment and interventions to children, young people and young adults accessing the service. This is a preceptorship post from Band 7 to Band 8a and trainees due to complete training in 2022 are welcome to apply.

As aclinical/counselling psychologist or equivalent applied psychological practitioner, the role will assist in the delivery of NICE concordant service to children, young people and families within Solar. This will include highly specialist psychological assessments, individual therapy and group work. In addition the role will include the development ofsupervision of psychological therapists and assistant psychologists as well as providing consultation, service development, research and teaching/training as required.

Main duties of the job

There are also opportunities to lead on aspects in the service, as well as ongoing CPD and training.

We would welcome any informal discussion about the posts. Please contact Dr Harvinder Tagger (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) on 0121 301 2750 or via email: Harvinder.Tagger@nhs.net or Dr Claire Forsyth (Principal Clinical Psychologist) on 0121 301 2750 or email: claire.forsyth8@nhs.net

Additional contact information

Dr Claire Forsyth (Principal Clinical Psychologist) on 0121 301 2750 or email: claire.forsyth8@nhs.net

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 May 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

436-3939628-A

Job locations

Solar

Bishop Wilson Clinic

Chelmsley Wood

B37 7TR


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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed training as a clinical/counselling/applied psychologist

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with a diverse range of difficulties

Desirable

  • Experience of working with additional needs
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed training as a clinical/counselling/applied psychologist

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with a diverse range of difficulties

Desirable

  • Experience of working with additional needs

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

Solar

Bishop Wilson Clinic

Chelmsley Wood

B37 7TR


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solar

Bishop Wilson Clinic

Chelmsley Wood

B37 7TR


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Harvinder Tagger

harvinder.tagger@nhs.net

01213012750

Date posted

03 May 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

436-3939628-A

Job locations

Solar

Bishop Wilson Clinic

Chelmsley Wood

B37 7TR


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