Job Description

Are you a n experienced Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist passionate about leading on the deliver y of high quality mental health care? Become part of our dedicated team at Parkview Clinic, a newly refurbished regional inpatient CAMHS facility in Moseley (Birmingham), surrounded by a serene woodland walk.



Rated 'Good' by CQC (2024), Parkview comprises three units for young people aged 11-1 7. Ashfield: an 8-bed general adolescent unit with seclusion facility. Heathlands: a 14-bed general adolescent unit for various mental health difficulties. Irwin: a 12-bed specialist eating disorder service. You will c ollaborate strategically, operationally and clinically with a multidisciplinary leadership team and a clinical MDT comprising doctors, family therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nurses, social workers, and support staff.



We have an 8B position requiring strategic, operational and clinical expertise to achieve the service vision and ambitions. The post-holder will be a senior leader in the service as well as providing clinical leadership for psychological input to Heathlands. The role can be taken full time or part-time.



Up to 1wte post is available; part-time working considered. Informal discussions/ visits welcomed. Contact: Dr. Lisa Walton or Dr Johanna Vine, 0121 333 9955 E mail: lisawalton2@nhs.ne t ,



Your role responsibilities...



Supporting the Head of Psychological Therapies to provide effective psychologically informed clinical leadership and the delivery and development of evidence-based psychological therapies at the Regional Inpatient CAMHS unit., in a trauma informed, anti-racism, autism-acceptance, recovery culture.



Line manage and supervise clinical staff.



Be the Lead Psychologist for a designated ward responsible for the delivery and organisation of psychological provision; clinical and non-clinical.



Work within the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Consult Team (training to Consult level will be provided as part of this role).



Across service leadership, contributing to clinical governance, the evaluation of outcomes for children and families, and supporting meaningful service improvements aligned with national and regional priorities.



Provid e post-incident team reflections, reflective practice, supervision, training and ward learning forums.



Our working hours are 37.5, Monday to Friday.



Parkview Clinic is situated in Moseley and a short distance from King's Heath high street. The area boasts excellent shops/cafes and transport links, including multiple bus routes and the upcoming reopening of King's Heath railway station.



What we'll offer you...



NHS pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Post-event team reflect service, wellbeing hub and massage chair CPD opportunities, including a range of exclusive national training in therapeutic expertise/leadership/education and service development. 'Parkview Council' a staff-led initiative promoting staff psychological, and physical wellbeing. Free onsite parking (subject to availability) with electric car charging points and access to a d iscounted cafeteria with breakout space. Access to the University of Birmingham Family Therapy training clinic onsite

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is committed to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.



Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.



When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).



Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.