Band 8a - Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Metchley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist to join a welcoming team in Metchley. The role involves applying a range of psychological skills, including consultation and supervision, while working with children and families of diverse backgrounds. Opportunities for career development and research are available, making it an ideal position for those looking to make a significant impact in the community. Applications are encouraged due to early closing on January 8, 2026.

Benefits

Staff car park

Access to local amenities

Training and supervision opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse BAME community and high socioeconomic deprivation areas.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Keen to develop specialisms and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of clinical services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Apply psychological skills in consultation, training, supervision, and clinical work.
• Participate in service development and research activities.

Skills

Experience with complex mental health and behavioral needs

Consultation skills

Supervision skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Job description

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

We have a vacancy within Children and Young People's Division (Forward Thinking Birmingham) in the South Core Team in Selly Oak working with children, young people (age 0 to 25), carers and families. We are a welcoming and friendly team focused on working with the diverse needs that families present with. There is a staff car park on site and plenty of local amenities.

We are looking for an experienced Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist. We would welcome applications from those looking to build upon their clinical skills with a wide range of presenting difficulties: who are keen to develop specialisms; and greater leadership roles to make a difference in the community.

This is an ideal post to apply your full range of psychological skills and knowledge including consultation, training, supervision, service development, leadership, and research in addition to direct clinical work.

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. The individual will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of multi-level 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; additionally to be familiar with the needs of a diverse BAME community and working in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation.

We have an established track record in service innovation supporting a diverse range of clinical and academic interest, with time for research and teaching related activities built into many of our psychological professions job plans. There are clear career paths for psychologists in the service who join us, and we are committed to your development through training and supervision.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Thursday 8 Jan 2026