Employer Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Osborn House Town Birmingham Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/03/2026 23:59 Interview date 09/04/2026
Band 7 Clinical Lead - Neighbourhood Mental Health Team
Band 7
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and motivated Band 7 Clinical Leads to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team within the West Birmingham Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
We are seeking enthusiastic, dynamic clinicians who thrive in a multi‑disciplinary environment and are committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care. You will work closely with a range of professionals, including GP colleagues within PCNs, to support improved outcomes for individuals across the local communities we serve.
Our community mental health services are well established, and as part of the BSOL Community Transformation Programme, we are expanding our neighbourhood teams to strengthen our presence within primary care. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to national developments in community mental health and to play a key role in shaping innovative, integrated models of care.
The continued development of our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team is central to delivering the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan, and we are committed to evolving our services to meet the needs of our population.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing mental health triage, assessment and outcomes‑based Intervention for service users within the Neighbourhood mental health team.
You will be responsible for identifying need and best course of advice, support or intervention.
You will be responsible for promoting psychosocial wellbeing by identifying and then supporting pathways for service users and carers.
Crucial to this role will be your ability to ensure robust communication across FTB/BSMHFT and primary care in accordance with each individual service users’ needs by providing support and advice to all colleagues with the PCN as required including participation within the local neighbourhood MDTs and those working in the voluntary sector.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.
Person specification
Knowledge
* Qualification
* Years of experience
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case‑by‑case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e‑learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9‑14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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