Vacancy
A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Location
Birmingham and Solihull.
About the Service
Solar, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and published in the Journal of Early Intervention in Psychiatry, is a partnership between Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Barnardo’s and Autism West Midlands and provides Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Services to Children, Young People and Families in Solihull (0‑19). Solar was set up as a service not about thresholds or tiers but about timely access to appropriate support in line with children and young people’s needs. Solar aims to create a comprehensive system, designed around the needs of children and young people.
Team Overview
The core CAMHS team in Solar currently consists of a Team Lead, CAMHS Practitioners, Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Cognitive Behaviour Therapists and trainees, alongside a Systemic Family Therapist and trainees. The Core CAMHS team is an integral part of our wider Solar service.
Role Summary
Are you looking for a new role as a clinical psychologist in CAMHS and have a dedication to offering services for children and young people? This Band 7 Clinical Psychologist position will assist in the delivery of the service to children, young people and families within Solar. This will include highly specialist psychological assessments, individual therapy and group work. The role will also include development of supervision of psychological therapists and assistant psychologists, as well as providing consultation, service development, research and teaching/training as required. There are also opportunities to lead on aspects in the service, as well as ongoing CPD and training.
About the Trust
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 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.
Cultural Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Application Information
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification.
This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.
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