Bank Level8b Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in NP

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Find out more about applying to join Team BCHC.

Join our team

Community services are a key part of the NHS of the future. Be part of that future now. Join us and help achieve better care and healthier communities.

Bank Level 8b Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in NP

Main area: Psychology
Grade: Bank Level 8b
Contract: Bank
Hours: Flexible
Job ref: 820-PSY8bBANK-CFc

Site: Various, Birmingham
Salary: £30.94 per hour (inc. WTD pay) + enhancements
Closing: 16/04/2025 09:00

Job overview

The World doesn't need Superheroes, it needs Incredible People!

• If you are looking for an exciting role, we want to meet you!
• Do you want to support the NHS in these unprecedented times?
• Are you passionate about care and looking for flexible working with weekly pay and NHS pension scheme membership?
• Do you want the opportunity to work in a large, diverse organisation that promotes values of being Caring, Open, Respectful, Responsible and Inclusive?

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) would love to hear from you, as we are seeking a Bank Level 8b Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology with well-developed assessment skills and holistic client-centered practice to join our friendly and forward-thinking community team.

You will be required to travel independently across Trust sites. You will be required to have attained the underpinning knowledge qualification of the QiCN.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Clinical Psychologists experienced in Neuropsychology to join our Bank! Successful applicants will join the Clinical Health and Neuropsychology services at BCHC and work as part of our Neuropsychology team. This can include work in clinic, inpatient, and community settings with patients with acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions to provide specialist neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation.

The postholder will receive clinical supervision from a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, and we are particularly interested in applications from those seeking to pursue the full training for eligibility for the Specialist Register for Clinical Neuropsychologists.

Working for our organisation

BCHC provides high-quality community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services in people’s homes and in over 200 healthcare settings for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs, and also dental services. One of our key objectives is to be ‘a great place to work’ enabling everyone within the organisation to be the best that they can be.

IMPORTANT

• Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
• Also ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully; particularly that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details, and postal address.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We look forward to receiving your application!

Person specification

Qualifications Education

• Qualifications Education

Experience

• Experience
• Without justifiable acknowledgement, no gaps in employment and/or no period of time not in healthcare over 18 months.
• Driving Licence and Access to Vehicle

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

Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC is an advocate of diversity and strives to mirror the community we serve as much as possible.

We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage/civil partnerships.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC is 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.

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!

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust
3, Priestley Wharf
Holt Street
Birmingham Science Park
B7 4BN

Office hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm

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