Role Overview
Are you seeking the opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills? Do you enjoy being part of a team and working flexibly and creatively with service users? If so, we invite you to apply for this Principal Practitioner Psychologist role in our Steps to Recovery inpatient rehabilitation services.
Location & Working Patterns
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has a community rehabilitation team and seven Steps to Recovery units, offering a range of mental health rehabilitation services. This post is based at Hertford House, a Level 1 Community Rehabilitation Unit in Olton, Solihull.
Key Responsibilities
- The post holder will contribute to the work of the multidisciplinary team at Hertford House, joining the clinical leadership team and building collaborative relationships with service users to enhance wellbeing and support recovery.
- They will also be warmly welcomed into a well‑established and supportive group of psychological practitioners working across our community and inpatient rehabilitation services and Assertive Outreach teams.
- The post is part‑time, two days a week (0.4 wte). Individuals at Band 8b or with suitable experience and eligible for this banding will be considered.
- They will have opportunities to develop skills in team‑based working, specialist assessment, shared formulation, and application of evidence‑based psychological interventions to help service users achieve their rehabilitation goals.
- They will also be supported to develop their leadership skills.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with clients from culturally and socially diverse communities who have a range of mental health needs.
- Motivation to support positive risk taking so service users can lead an autonomous and valued life.
- Desirable to have experience in service development, evaluation, and research.
Professional Development & Support
Our psychological service has a reputation for clinical excellence and innovation in rehabilitation, and we are actively involved in service development, evaluation, and research. We have access to a comprehensive CPD programme and external training and provide strong professional supervision, offering a range of clinical models and accreditation opportunities.
How to Apply
For further detail about the post or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Catherine Amphlett, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, at catherine.amphlett@nhs.net or 07985 882657.
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