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Job Details
Company: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Tall Trees (Uffculme Centre Site), 52 Queensbridge Road, Birmingham, B13 8QY
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, pro rata
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Not provided
Experience: Training and qualifications
Application Deadline: 09 February 2026
Employer Website: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/
Job Summary
We have an exciting, full-time job opportunity for a psychological therapist who would enjoy working in a specialist secondary care service for people with bipolar disorder and related conditions. The role would suit either a clinical psychologist or a BABCP registered CBT therapist. The successful candidate would join our dedicated team of psychological practitioners delivering interventions to people with mood disorders.
The service provides various interventions including the Mood on Track programme, which is a group-based CBT programme, as well as individual CBT and family intervention. These interventions are offered both online and face to face, providing flexibility in service delivery.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working within secondary care mental health community services with either adults, older adults or young people. This experience may be prior to therapeutic training. The service provides intervention across the age range and is currently further developing the offer for young people.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate or Counselling Psychology Doctorate or CBT diploma or CBTp with a core profession
- Experience in secondary mental health care, CMHT or equivalent service
Desirable Qualifications
- CBT bipolar and psychosis qualification
- Experience of working psychologically with bipolar or psychosis
- Experience of working therapeutically in groups
- Experience of delivering training to professional groups
- Behavioural Family Therapy qualification
- Compassion Focused Therapy Diploma or experience
Main Duties of the Job
The successful applicant will deliver Mood on Track group CBT plus an individual staying well intervention. They will engage in psychological assessments for the programme and specific interventions. They will also deliver individual CBT and Family Intervention following Mood on Track.
We are a multidisciplinary team and work closely with other teams within the trust. Liaison with other teams and services is a key part of the role. We work across the city, so there is an expectation to be able to travel to sites in different localities.
You should have experience of working with service users with complex mental health and behavioural needs; additionally, to be familiar with the needs of a diverse BAME community and working in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation.
We will consider part-time workers and flexible working arrangements, demonstrating our commitment to supporting a diverse workforce with varying needs and circumstances.
About Us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally.
We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need.
We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Professional Development
Research and service evaluation is a core part of our service model and opportunities to be involved in this will be available subject to interest and experience. We are committed to staff development and there may be potential for further intervention training e.g. PGCert for CBT in Bipolar and Psychosis and Family Intervention Training.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
International Applicants Checklist:
- Verify your visa eligibility with the employer before applying
- Prepare your professional qualifications and certifications
- Gather evidence of relevant clinical experience
- Prepare your CV and cover letter highlighting your expertise in CBT and mental health
- Contact Dr Angela Foster for any specific questions about the role
- Ensure you have current UK professional registration if applicable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals. This requirement ensures that all practitioners meet the professional standards expected in the UK healthcare system.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Tall Trees (Uffculme Centre Site), 52 Queensbridge Road, Birmingham, B13 8QY
Reference Number: 436-7644017
Contact Information
Contact Person: Dr Angela Foster (Principal Clinical Psychologist)
Email: angela.foster6@nhs.net
Phone: 01213013370
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
- 436-7644017-PS.pdf (Person Specification, 137 KB)
- 436-7644017-JD.pdf (Job Description, 256 KB)
Privacy Notice
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice can be viewed on their website. All personal information provided during the application process will be handled in accordance with data protection regulations.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff.
Further Information
For more information about working in the NHS and mental health services, please visit the NHS Careers website. If you have any questions about this specific role or the application process, please contact Dr Angela Foster using the details provided above.