Band 7 Senior Psychological Practitioner - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Band 7
Main area Perinatal Mental Health Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Part time or Job Share can be considered) Job ref 436-7257165
Site Perinatal Mental Health Team - South Birmingham Town Birmingham Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/07/2025 23:59
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
We have an exciting vacancy that have arisen for a 12-month fixed term Band 7 Psychological Therapist within our Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Services. This post is suitable for individuals who hold a CBT diploma or Masters qualification and are accredited with the BABCP.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated qualified High Intensity CBT Therapists to join a growing and evolving perinatal service. Ideally, applicants will have experience of working with clients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, but we are able to provide training to help develop skills within these areas. The post-holders will be part of multi-professional teams supporting the Transformation of our Community Services in BSMHFT as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.
We would welcome applications from those looking to build upon their clinical skills within the perinatal period but can show an interest in the area.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and skilled clinicians who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide a range of clinical services.
The individual will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of multilevel and integrated service provision and to further develop skills of complex case assessment, formulation and the application of evidence based psychological interventions, both individual and in groups.
You should have experience of working with service users with complex mental health and behavioural needs.
It is preferable that you have experience of working with service users during the perinatal period; however we will offer training to help develop skills within this specialist area.
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.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
* A specialist post-graduate (or equivalent) qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) i.e. MSc, or Post Graduate Diploma. For trainee post to be enrolled on one of these courses or willing to complete a postgraduate course.
* Accredited with BABCP
* A qualification, or have undertaken a program of formal training in Clinical Supervision (e.g. completion of a specialist Clinical Supervision Module)
* Additional qualifications in an accredited therapy
* Registered health or social care qualification- RMN, OT, Social Worker etc (For Band 6 post) OR Accreditation with BABCP (For Band 7 post)
Knowledge and Experience
* Relevant post registration experience working in mental health services
* Skills and experience of working with, assessing, planning, co-ordinating and supporting people with mental health problems in a community setting around a range of emotional/mental health, behavioural /additional health or developmental needs / substance misuse needs.
* Experience of working with people with complex and challenging presentations
* Skills and knowledge in utilising specific assessments and outcome measures.
* Experience of working with people with complex and challenging presentations during the perinatal period
Personal
* Demonstrate a commitment to personal development including ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of clinical/managerial/academic supervision.
* Personal experience of mental health difficulties (self, family or friends).
Other
* Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
* Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Name Dr Laura Evans Job title Lead Clinical Psychologist (South Birmingham Team) Email address laura.evans100@nhs.net Telephone number 07985 883173 Additional information
Dr Laura Evans
Lead Clinical Psychologist (South Birmingham Team)
Laura.evans100@nhs.net
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