Band 7 to Band 8A Post Clinical​/Counselling​/Forensic Psychologist

Overview

This is a Band 8a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist role within the Community Learning Disabilities Team, Learning Disabilities Division. 1.0 WTE. We are looking for creative, innovative and enthusiastic psychologists to deliver clinical services, including assessments and therapy for individuals, groups and families, and consultation to professionals. We aim to reduce inpatient admission and trauma while improving quality of life and emphasising relationships with significant others.

• Job locations:
  Riverside Lodge, 160 Hob Moor Road, Small Heath, Birmingham B24 8BE
• Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum (pro rata)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for Change
• Travel:
  City-wide travel across Birmingham with occasional out-of-area visits; base at one of hubs (Kings Norton, Small Heath or Erdington). Opportunities for remote working in balance with MDT and client needs.
• Contact:
  For discussion, contact senior Community LD psychologists (Dr Lisa Morris) via provided contact details.

You will join an established group of psychologists and assistants/trainees. You will work with a broad range of models as needed, including behavioural (PBS), CBT (adapted), systemic, narrative, ACT, CAT, attachment, CFT and EMDR. The role offers opportunities for Learning Beyond Registration training, involvement in family therapy/staff consultation, and links with local and national LD services. You will work with a trauma-informed, compassionate, formulation-based approach within the MDT, and contribute to rolling group interventions (e.g., Emotion Regulation and Tree of Life).

You may support clients with complex physical health conditions to improve quality of life and reduce health inequalities. There are research opportunities and potential for supervising doctoral research and quality improvement projects. The service supports clinical leadership development and involvement in clinical projects and pathway development. There are opportunities for service user involvement via the Service User Group and links to postgraduate training pathways (DClinPsy, MSCi, etc.).

• The relevant Band 8a Job Description and Person Specification are attached to the document.
• For discussion about the post, contact a senior Community LD psychologist (e.g., Dr Lisa Morris) at the provided numbers.

Essential:

• Qualifications:
  
  Doctoral level in clinical psychology; HCPC registered.
• Experience:
  
  Experience of specialist psychological assessments and treatment; experience with a wide variety of client groups.
• Skills/Knowledge:
  Skills in complex psychological assessments; good communication and consultation skills.
• Personal Qualities:
  Self-motivated; positive, energetic, enthusiastic; ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and good time management.
• Other job requirements:
  Ability to teach/train others; ability to work within a multicultural framework; travel independently; ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. The post is subject to safeguarding requirements and UK professional registration with the NHS Careers framework.

Employer:

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Address:
Riverside Lodge, 160 Hob Moor Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B24 8BE
. Website:

Date posted: 14 January 2026