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Band 6 Trainee Psychological Therapist/Band 7 Psychological Therapist

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You must have a core profession, experience with complex mental health needs, and be enrolled/completed a CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar training course.
  • You will support multi-professional teams, assess complex cases, provide evidence-based psychological interventions, and work with service users with diverse mental health and behavioral needs.

Requirements

  • We are looking for a suitably experienced and qualified psychological practitioner with an existing core profession (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy).
  • You should have experience of working with service users with complex mental health and behavioural needs.
  • A candidate who is in training would be appointed at a Band 6 until successful completion of their qualification (fixed term contract - 2 years).
  • The post is suitable for an individual already enrolled on a postgraduate diploma CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar training course or those who have completed their qualification in CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder.
  • We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and skilled clinician who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide a range of clinical services.
  • There would be an expectation that the appointed candidate would enter into and complete an appropriate training course, and we would support them in doing this.
  • There is one full-time post available, based at Northcroft CMHT, Erdington, Birmingham.
  • The post-holder will be part of multi-professional teams supporting the Transformation of our Community Services in BSMHFT as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.

Responsibilities

  • The post-holder will be part of multi-professional teams supporting the Transformation of our Community Services in BSMHFT as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the job title for this vacancy?

The job title is Band 6 Trainee Psychological Therapist or Band 7 Psychological Therapist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy).

What qualifications are required for this position?

The position is suitable for individuals already enrolled in a postgraduate diploma CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar training course or those who have completed their qualification in CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder.

Is this position a training role?

Yes, there is a possibility for this post to be structured as a clinical training position for candidates interested in developing their skills in working with people with Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder.

What is the duration of the fixed-term contract for a trainee?

The fixed-term contract for a trainee is 2 years until successful completion of their qualification.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at Northcroft CMHT, Erdington, Birmingham.

What type of team will the post-holder be working with?

The post-holder will be part of multi-professional teams supporting the Transformation of Community Services in Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and skilled clinician who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and has experience with complex mental health and behavioral needs.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Dr. Richard Burton, Principal Clinical Psychologist, at richard.burton2@nhs.net or by telephone at 0121 301 5200.

What kind of support does the trust provide for mental health?

The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull and aims to ensure everyone can access the help they need.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there are excellent opportunities to gain experience in integrated service provision and to further develop skills in complex case assessment and evidence-based psychological interventions.

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is proud to provide inpatient, community and specialist mental health care for over 71,000 people across Birmingham and Solihull and the West Midlands. Our services include rehabilitation, addiction, secure care, home treatment, assertive outreach, early intervention, place of safety and wellbeing. We also manage the delivery of mental health care in HMP Birmingham. With 5,300 staff working across 40 sites - and serving a culturally and socially diverse population of 1.3 million people – we are one of the biggest and most complex mental health trusts in the country.