Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 4 Assistant Psychologist - Solihull CMHTs
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Assistant Psychologist (Band 4) Full-time (37.5 hours)
We are excited to offer a Full-time (37.5 hours) post within our Integrated Community Care and Recovery (ICCR) Services. Based at two sites in Solihull - Lyndon Resource Centre and the Maple Leaf Centre. This post is offered on a fixed term basis for 20 months.
About the Role
We offer ample opportunities for 1:1 client work, group work, working with the MDT and research and audit. You will be part of a well-established psychology team. The post holder will also have the opportunity to receive 1:1 clinical supervision from a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. Please note that at present this post will involve working from two bases, with the majority of time being in base, although there may be some remote working adhoc depending on duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Work within a well-established psychology team
- Receive 1:1 clinical supervision from a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
- Provide services for 18-25 year olds with severe and enduring mental health problems
- Work closely with Psychology and Psychological Services colleagues
- Gain experience of multilevel service provision
- Develop support skills in clinical assessment, formulation and intervention
- Involvement in relevant auditing and evaluation of clinical services
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About You
We are looking to recruit a psychology graduate who has relevant clinical experience and is interested and passionate about working with people who have severe and enduring mental health problems.
Our Organisation
The post is based within the Integrated Community Care and Recovery (ICCR) Services of the Trust. The post holder will have the opportunity to work closely with Psychology and Psychological Services colleagues based in a number of geographical areas and within new integrated team structures that provide a service for people who have complex interpersonal and emotional difficulties presenting with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, personality disorder diagnoses, psychosis, and dual diagnoses, some of whom present a challenge to services.
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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Erik Evenson
Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Email address: e.evenson@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07985883598
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