Band 7/8a Preceptorship or Band 8a - Senior Practitioner Psychologist

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health services provider in the UK seeks a Band 7 / 8a Practitioner Psychologist to join their acute mental health wards in North Birmingham. You will be responsible for providing psychological assessments and interventions for adults, working closely with ward teams to develop care plans. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered with experience in severe mental health needs and strong communication skills. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for supervision and professional development.

Benefits

Regular supervision and CPD opportunities

Access to health and wellbeing services

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Suitable for HCPC-registered Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist.
• Must possess experience working with adults in mental health settings.
• Demonstrated communication and team-working abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions on inpatient wards.
• Develop psychologically informed care plans with ward teams.
• Consult and train MDT colleagues.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• Supervise Assistant Psychologists and Trainees.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience with adults with severe mental health needs

Communication skills

Team-working skills

Confidence in acute care settings

Commitment to trauma-informed care

Education

HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Band 7 / 8a Practitioner Psychologist – Acute Inpatient Mental Health (0.8wte), North Birmingham.

Are you a skilled and compassionate Practitioner Psychologist ready to contribute to a dynamic and supportive inpatient team? We are looking for a Band 7/8a Practitioner Psychologist to join our acute mental health wards in North Birmingham.

What we’re looking for:

• HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic).
• Experience in working with adults with severe and complex mental health needs.
• Confidence working in fast-paced, acute care settings.
• Strong communication, formulation, and team-working skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, compassionate, and person‑centred care.
• For Band 8a: Significant post‑qualification experience and evidence of leadership, supervision, and service development.

What We Offer

• Supportive psychology and MDT environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
• Access to a thriving and innovative psychology department within the Trust.
• Opportunities to be involved in research, service improvement, and reflective practice initiatives.
• Flexible working arrangements and part‑time applications welcome.
• Staff health and wellbeing services, including peer support and access to Employee Assistance Programmes.

About the Role

• Provide psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for adults on acute inpatient wards.
• Work closely with ward teams to develop psychologically informed care plans and contribute to risk assessments and discharge planning.
• Offer consultation and training to MDT colleagues.
• Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the supervision of Assistant Psychologists, Trainee and/or other Psychological Professions staff (dependent on banding).

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.

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

This advert closes on Monday 19 Jan 2026.