Position Summary
Salary: £62,588 plus package
Location: Birmingham
Role Type: Permanent, Full‑time (1.0 WTE) or part‑time (0.8 WTE) considered
Career Level: C / NHS Band 7 – 8b
Overview: This role could consider an experienced qualified clinical or forensic psychologist looking to step up to Principal level or considering a step up in the near future. The successful candidate will already hold HCPC registration and will work within a medium and low secure services environment that values psychological thinking and aims to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs.
Why This Role Matters
This is an exciting opportunity at our Birmingham hospital to shape and grow a service that will have a real and visible impact on patients’ lives. You’ll deliver formulation‑led interventions, reducing barriers and enhancing stability on the ward.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the MDT and NHS partners, including our reach‑out services.
- Deliver a range of assessments and evidence‑based therapies, including LMV, EMDR, DBT and trauma‑focused approaches.
- Provide both 1:1 and group interventions.
- Work across diverse clinical populations, including older adults and adults of working age.
- Contribute to supervision, training, research and service development.
- Be part of a team that values reflective practice, shared learning and practitioner wellbeing.
Qualifications
- Experience as a qualified psychologist – clinical or forensic.
- Strong interest in working with complex and challenging patient groups.
- Already hold HCPC registration.
- Evidence of clinical expertise in formulation‑led practice, preferably with secure care experience.
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package including:– Pension– NHS‑parity sickness policy– Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes– 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after years of service– Life cover– Electric car lease scheme– Cycle‑to‑work scheme– Healthcare cash plan– Free parking– Paid DBS application– Access to free vocational qualifications
Values
Every day, you will be expected to live our CARE values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Who We Are
St Andrew’s Healthcare is a charity dedicated to inspiring hope and transforming the lives of people with complex mental health needs. Our Birmingham site is entering a period of growth and innovation and we pride ourselves on a warm, welcoming and collaborative culture.
How to Apply
For more information about this role, please contact James Farrelly by email at jcfarrelly@stah.org or by phone at 07827856634.
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