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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are excited to offer a full-time Assistant Psychologist position within the Urgent Care Team at Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB). FTB is an innovative community and inpatient mental health service providing care pathways for 0–25-year-olds. It is the first service of its kind nationally, serving both the largest local authority and the youngest population in Europe. We seek a strong candidate to join our team, working alongside Clinical Psychologists and multidisciplinary colleagues to support young people experiencing mental health crises. The role includes weekly clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist. Opportunities include supervised clinical practice such as 1:1 work, multidisciplinary team collaboration, co-delivery of training, audits, and service development and evaluation. We welcome psychology graduates with relevant clinical experience who are passionate about promoting emotional wellbeing and mental health among children and young people. Ideal candidates are compassionate, brave, ambitious, eager to learn, and open to developing their skills within our service's scope. Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its kind in the UK, committed to providing high-quality physical and mental health care for women, children, and families. Our hospitals offer seamless care, advanced treatments, and family-centered services. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a leading specialist pediatric center with an international reputation. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of the UK’s two dedicated women’s hospitals, with the busiest single-site maternity unit delivering over 8,200 babies annually. FTB Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative partnership providing assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years. Our Trust promotes an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace and encourages applications from all community sectors. For more details or informal visits, contact: Dr Jess Mackay, Principal Clinical Psychologist, atjess.mackay@ . Seniority levelEntry level Employment typeFull-time Job functionHealth Care Provider IndustriesHospitals and Health Care#J-18808-Ljbffr