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Band 6 Specialist Psychological Practitioner - Tamarind CentreBand 6 Specialist Psychological Practitioner - Tamarind Centre3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job SummaryBAND 6 SPECIALIST PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTITIONER (12-month Fixed Term position) on Laurel Personality Focused Recovery Service, Tamarind Medium Secure ServiceWe are recruiting for a fixed term position on Laurel: a 12 bedded ward for men with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder. The specialist service offers a range of psychological individual and group interventions to help the men to gain insight into their difficulties and their offending behaviour with the overall aims of alleviating distress for the individual, improving emotional regulation, improving pro-social interactions, and reducing levels of risk' both to self and others. Job SummaryBAND 6 SPECIALIST PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTITIONER (12-month Fixed Term position) on Laurel Personality Focused Recovery Service, Tamarind Medium Secure ServiceWe are recruiting for a fixed term position on Laurel: a 12 bedded ward for men with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder. The specialist service offers a range of psychological individual and group interventions to help the men to gain insight into their difficulties and their offending behaviour with the overall aims of alleviating distress for the individual, improving emotional regulation, improving pro-social interactions, and reducing levels of risk' both to self and others.Laurel is one of seven wards at The Tamarind Centre, which is an 89-bedded medium-secure service. The psychology team work across all wards and consist of a range of experienced Practitioner Psychologists, Art Therapist, and Assistant Psychologists.We welcome applications from people interested in working with complex presentations, balancing clinical need with risk management. A core part will be working alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues sharing psychological knowledge and consistently improving the psychological mindedness of the service. We are looking for people from a range of diverse backgrounds with an interest in working with and enhancing the lives of people who have experienced adverse life experiences and offending behaviour.Main duties of the jobPost holders, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, will assist in delivering a range of individual and group interventions addressing emotional, behavioural, and relational factors to improve service users' recovery and wellbeing. The post holders will support the direct assessment, formulation, and delivery of interventions to address the full range of complex forensic mental health problems. They will also contribute to the production of risk assessments and be key in providing psychologically informed advice and support for those directly involved in the care of the individual. They would also support training, supervision, and evaluation of the delivery of individual behavioural management plans, risk management activity and service user involvement.We are looking for an enthusiastic, robust, resilient, creative, and innovative Specialist Psychological Practitioner interested in working with people with complex presentations, encompassing risk, personality difficulties, and mental health. The service has identified resources for continuing professional development, and excellent multi-model supervision structures. Ideally post holders to have a background in some of the following: teaching, counselling, social work, family work, nursing, registered therapists (CBT, DBT or MBT).About UsWelcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 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.DetailsDate posted01 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number436-7358081Job locationsTamarind CentreYardley Green RoadBirminghamB95PUJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDegree or equivalent level of training/education in Education (PGCE or equivalent), Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Psychotherapy, RMN, Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, with significant years professional practice. Completed relevant training course in accredited psychological therapy (i.e. CBT, CAT, DBT or Art Psychotherapy) or relevant to discipline and practice. Registered with professional body or regulatory body as appropriate to psychological therapy discipline i.e.HCPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP/NMC/BASWExperienceEssentialExperience in delivering individual psychological interventions. Experience in delivering group psychological interventions. Recent experience in a mental health or equivalent settingDesirableExperience of working with individuals with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties Recent experience in a mental health or equivalent settingSkillsEssentialAbility to reflect on clinical practice/intervention. Understanding the needs and demands of working with clients with complex developmental and social backgrounds. Understanding the needs and demands of working with clients with complex developmental and social backgrounds Receptivity to understanding of group dynamics and processesDesirableAbility to work with people with ethnic minority and cultural diverse backgroundsPerson SpecificationEssentialAbility to reflect on clinical practice/intervention. Understanding the needs and demands of working with clients with complex developmental and social backgrounds. Understanding the needs and demands of working with clients with complex developmental and social backgrounds Receptivity to understanding of group dynamics and processesDesirableAbility to work with people with ethnic minority and cultural diverse backgroundsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBirmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressTamarind CentreYardley Green RoadBirminghamB95PUEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameBirmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressTamarind CentreYardley Green RoadBirminghamB95PUEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Contract Job functionJob function Management and Manufacturing Industries Information Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harmonia Careers by 2x Get notified about new Band Member jobs inBirmingham, England, United Kingdom . 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