Bans 8c Consultant Psychologist - Post-Incident Support

NHS; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust in Birmingham seeks a Consultant Psychological Professional to provide clinical leadership in post-incident response support. This permanent role offers flexible working arrangements and requires significant experience in psychological practice and supervision. Join a dedicated team committed to improving mental health and wellbeing for the community.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience as a qualified Practitioner psychologist.
• Experience supervising clinical psychology trainees.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical/counselling/health/forensic psychology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver psychological post-incident response support.
• Manage out-of-hours Psychology on-call service.
• Oversee service development aligned with strategic plans.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Counselling psychology

Psychometric testing

Neuropsychological testing

Complex psychological assessments

Education

Entry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy

Post-qualification training in specialized psychological practice

Training in clinical supervision

Registration with relevant professional body

Job description

Job summary

Are you committed to supporting a workplace culture that is inclusive and compassionate and fosters a psychologically safe climate for all colleagues? If so, we need your leadership expertise. We are seeking a motivated and passionate registered Consultant Psychological Professional to lead the continued development of colleagues' post-incident response support, under the portfolio of the Chief Psychological Professions Officer for the Trust. Could this be you?

This is a new and exciting substantive leadership position. It builds on the committed work that is already in place across our Birmingham and Solihull services focusing on our post-incident response support for colleagues. In this role, you will provide clinical leadership in the development and delivery of psychological post-incident response support, working closely with our People Team, Trust Occupational Health providers, and divisional service colleagues. You will have delegated responsibilities for the out-of-hours Psychology on-call provision and will be eligible to participate in this out-of-hours Psychology on-call service. Your leadership experience and expertise in co-production, change management, and quality improvement are key to the success of this role. The position will be based at the Trust HQ, with flexible and agile working arrangements, including attendance at Trust sites as required.

Main duties of the job

As a highly experienced Consultant level practitioner psychologist, you will be responsible for developing, providing, evaluating, and governing psychological post-incident response support, including reflective practice for colleagues, and managing the out-of-hours Psychology on-call service. You will also oversee key service development issues aligned with local and Trust strategic plans related to post-incident support, and liaise with commissioning and provider partners, including Trust Occupational Health providers.

To provide clinical leadership in the development and delivery of psychological post-incident response support, including reflective practice for colleagues, and delegated responsibility for the out-of-hours Psychology on-call service. You will take responsibility for key service development issues in line with strategic plans and liaise with relevant partners to ensure effective post-incident support across services.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 staff help improve mental health and wellbeing for the 70,000 people we serve annually. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, along with specialized services nationally. We also offer training in medical, nursing, and psychology fields and are recognized for our research and innovation.

Our diverse population faces high levels of deprivation, increasing demand for our services. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and dedicated professionals committed to providing excellent care. Join us to make a real difference in people's lives.

Details

• Date posted: 22 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 8c
• Salary: £74,290 to £85,601 per annum, pro-rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Job share, Flexible working
• Reference number: 436-7194956
• Job locations: Trust Headquarters, Uffculme Centre, 52 Queensbridge Road, Birmingham, B13 8QY

Job description

Further details about responsibilities are in the attached job description and person specification. This role offers hybrid working, typically combining home and Trust site work, including the Uffculme Centre or other agreed locations.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications (Essential):

• Entry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession or equivalent, accepted for professional registration.
• Additional post-qualification training in a specialized psychological practice area (e.g., PG Diploma or equivalent).
• Training in clinical supervision and accreditation to supervise psychological practitioners.
• Registration with a relevant professional/regulatory body (e.g., HCPC, UKCP, BACP, BABCP).

Skills/Knowledge (Essential):

• Advanced knowledge of clinical/counselling/health/forensic psychology or equivalent, consistent with doctoral-level training.
• Skills in complex psychological assessments, including psychometric and neuropsychological testing.
• Expertise in formulating complex psychological problems and implementing advanced therapies and interventions.

Personal Qualities (Essential):

• Commitment to involving service users and carers in service development.
• Ability to work within a multicultural framework.

Experience (Essential):

• Significant post-qualification experience as a qualified Practitioner psychologist or equivalent.
• Experience supervising clinical psychology trainees and exercising full clinical responsibility for patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Additional information regarding DBS checks, sponsorship, and UK registration requirements are included, emphasizing compliance with legal and professional standards.