Neurodevelopmental Psychologist (Band 7/8a) Preceptorship

Birmingham-Community-Healthcare-Nhs-Foundation-Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full NHS terms and conditions

Relocation support

Retail discounts

Well-being services

Flexible working

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is seeking Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologists for Band 7/8a preceptorship to deliver neurodevelopmental services across Birmingham. The post supports progression, with options at Band 8a or Band 7 preceptorship depending on experience.

The team emphasises compassionate, inclusive care and equality, with opportunities to work within a multi-disciplinary setting across citywide services. This is a permanent, full-time post.

Qualifications

• Post graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology (accredited by the BPS).
• HCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services citywide with the multidisciplinary team to deliver neurodevelopmental assessments and consultations.
• Develop specialist interests within the division (e.g., inclusion services, 0-19 provision, palliative care).
• Demonstrate compassionate, inclusive practice with a focus on equality and staff wellbeing.

Skills

ADOS (Autism diagnostic observation)

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology

HCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Post-qualification training in research methodology / staff training

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is seeking Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologists for Band 7/8a preceptorship to deliver neurodevelopmental services across Birmingham. The post supports progression, with options at Band 8a or Band 7 preceptorship depending on experience.

The team emphasises compassionate, inclusive care and equality, with opportunities to work within a multi-disciplinary setting across citywide services. This is a permanent, full-time post.