Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) Longbridge CMHT
The closing date is 30 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Clinical Associate in Psychology to work in our Community Mental Health Teams across South Birmingham. You would be working across the teams offering appropriate individual and group evidence based psychological interventions as well as working closely with the multi-disciplinary team. The aim would be to help understand, prevent and ameliorate psychological distress and disorder and improve the mental health and wellbeing of local service users.

We are a friendly and welcoming service and value the contribution that a CAP can offer and to support the development of their full range of skills.

Main duties of the job
Clinical Service Provision including assessment, formulation and individual and group therapy for service users in the Community Mental Health teams.
For a list of all of the duties, please see the job description.

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.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 436-8382209
Job locations: Longbridge CMHT, 10 Park Way, Birmingham, B45 9PL, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Clinical duties-individual and group
• Teaching, supervisory, consultation/advisory duties

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Essential

• Qualification as CAP

Desirable

• Experience in CMHT

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. 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.

Employer details
Employer name: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Longbridge CMHT, 10 Park Way, Birmingham, B45 9PL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Principal Clinical Psychologist, Dr Sue Lane, sue.lane4@nhs.net, 01213012900

Supporting documents
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