Band 7 / 8a Preceptorship Clinical Psychologist - Older People Services

Band 7/8a Preceptorship Clinical Psychologist - Older People Services

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 14 April 2026


• Salary: Not specified


• Additional salary information: £49,387 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata


• Hours: Part time


• Closing date: 14 May 2026


• Location: Birmingham, B13 8AQ


• Company: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: 7876042/436-7876042

Summary

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

DEMENTIA AND FRAILTY (Older People's Mental Health)

Band 7/8a Applied Psychologist (Older People)

CMHT, Care Home Liaison, and Inpatient Services in various post and areas

Various locations possible including: Juniper Centre, Moseley; Reservoir Court, Erdington

Job type: All Permanent

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 2025, 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, 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 jobdescription and person specification.

This advert closes on Sunday 19 Apr 2026

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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.

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