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Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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We provide high quality, accessible and responsive community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in peoples homes and in over 200 hospitals, health centres and clinics. We provide services for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services.

Contact

Address: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Priestley Wharf; 20 Holt Street; Birmingham; West Midlands; B7 4BN
Contact Number: 0121 466 6000

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Ref: 820-8272098-CF Vacancy ID: 8272098

Band 5 Assistant Psychologist

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Location

Site: Citywide
Town: Birmingham
Postcode: B35 7QX
Major / Minor Region: Birmingham & The Black Country

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

24 months (Fixed Term)

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 5)

Specialty

Main area: Assistant Psychologist

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To undertake evidence based psychological assessments of children, including psychometric assessment, self-report measures, rating scales, direct structured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, family members and others involved in the child’s support.
To assist in the formulation and development of children’s and families recommended support plans involving the psychological support and/or management of a child’s difficulties, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
To assist in the coordination and running of pre and post assessment groups.
To work with other staff to assess children and review their histories, setting information and current presentation in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and support to the benefit of all children and families in the service, across all settings where support takes place.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
To communicate complex and sensitive information, including condition related information to children, families and staff within wider systems, as appropriate.
To record personally generated clinical observations and collect clinical data.
To work with clients with complex and emotive problems and be able to reflect on and contain own emotions.

UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link, will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.

We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

DBS Costs

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.

Flexible Working

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.

In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!

Using Artificial Intelligence

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here

Benefits of working for us:

Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
Discounts for local and national retailers
Dedicated well-being services for all employees
Flexible working where possible

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

An undergraduate degree in psychology.
Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable criteria

Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Other Job Requirements

Essential criteria

Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Ability to reach scheduled appointments across the city in a timely fashion.
Ability to travel independently Trustwide

Desirable criteria

Ability to undertake planned out of hours clinical activities relevant to the provision of psychological care pathways

Experience

Essential criteria

Relevant experience of postgraduate work with children with mental health and physical health care needs.
Relevant experience pertaining to an Assistant Psychologist/Clinical Psychology Assistant Practitioner.
Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Skills

Essential criteria

High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of children and families with neurodiverse presentations and mental health problems or other care needs.
Understanding and experience of working in a multicultural context.
An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a support context.
Experience using IT for databases or data-analysis

Desirable criteria

High standard of report writing.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Self-motivated.
Positive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
Ability to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management
Able to work independently or as part of a team.

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Dr Alexandra Crawford
Job title: NDP Clinical Lead for Psychology – C&F Division
Email address: [email protected]
Additional information: For a discussion about the above post, you are very welcome to contact Dr Hena Syed-Sabir, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, C&F Divisional Lead for Psychology or Dr Alexandra Crawford, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Neurodevelopmental Pathway Clinical Lead for Psychology.