Job summary
The Early Intervention Psychosis (EIP) Service in the Children and Young People's Division (CYP) is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join the Team. We welcome applications from those at band 7 as this is a preceptorship role with scope to progress to 8a over time OR those who already have post qualification experience and are already working at 8a OR are ready to do so. We are a full multi-disciplinary team comprised of Psychological therapists, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy , Nursing, and Peer Support.

We are seeking to recruit a Clinical Psychologist as part of our commitment to continue to provide an outstanding model of care & treatment for young people and families, affected by First Episode Psychosis (FEP), in Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to working with young people and young adults with psychosis.

EIP are an established, ambitious community specialist mental health service. We remain keen to drive forward service improvements through research, co-production and co-learning in our specialist area.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to the assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based psychological treatments for young people with first episode psychosis.
• Offering indirect clinical services such as advice and consultation to colleagues and other professionals.
• As part of an MDT approach the post holder will work collaboratively to develop a formulation-driven understanding of presenting difficulties and needs.
• Involvement in service planning and development, this will include identifying need and participating in development plan processes.
• Contribute to the development of the Team offer.
• Staff support and supervision, and facilitation of client related work undertaken by other team members.
• Staff training.
• Applied research and development related to the needs of the client served and the Children and Young People's Division.
• Participation in Clinical Governance activities including Continuing Professional Development.
• Participation in the development of operational policy, service planning and service evaluation.

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: 02 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 436-8216983
Job locations: Finch Road Primary Care Centre, Finch Road Primary Care Centre, BIrmingham, B19 1HS, United Kingdom

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

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Appropriate, recognised training in clinical psychology
• Eligible for HCPC registration as practitioner psychologist

Desirable

• Post graduate training in relevant area

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working with adolescents, young adults and their families with mental health needs
• Experience of providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment for clients across the full range of mental health settings

Desirable

• Experience of working with First Episode Psychosis

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Finch Road Primary Care Centre, Finch Road Primary Care Centre, BIrmingham, B19 1HS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Mark Bernard, Mark.Bernard1@nhs.net, 01213338383

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