Job Description

DEMENTIA AND FRAILTY (Older People's Mental Health)



Band 7/8a Applied Psychologist



Community Mental Health Team and Inpatient Services

Various locations possible including:

Juniper Centre , Moseley; Reservoir Court, Erdington; Maple Leaf Drive, Solihull; one of the vacancies covers Birmingham and Solihull, the other vacancies will cover just one patch of the city.

Job type:

All Permanent

Interview date:

Please note, the interview will be held in person at the Juniper Centre, Moseley in September. if you will not be able to attend in person, please contact us before applying to discuss whether alternative arrangements will be possible.



We are seeking newly qualified and experienced Applied Psychologists to join our Psychology team within the Dementia and Frailty Division at BSMHFT, providing mental health services to older people with complex mental health in Birmingham and Solihull.



Newly qualified Clinical, Counselling or Forensic/Clinical Psychologists, or those expecting to qualify in 2026, are encouraged to apply as posts could be offered as a Preceptorship. We offer a tailored programme of Continued Professional Development (CPD) and other developmental opportunities to support your progression and career development.



We have posts available within our community mental health teams and Care Home Liaison Team, which can be offered full-time or part-time, offering flexibility in working hours and the focus of work.



Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 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.



For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.