Location: Solar, Bishop Wilson Clinic, Craig Croft, Chelmsley Wood, B37 7TR
Salary: Agenda for Change Band 6
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship available
Employer: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a newly qualified or soon-to-qualify Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) looking for an opportunity to make an impact in children and adolescent mental health? Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate Band 6 Clinical Associate in Psychology to join the Solar Crisis and M-Power team. This is a full-time, permanent position with sponsorship available for eligible international applicants.
The Solar Crisis and M-Power team is part of the wider CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) structure within Solar, a collaborative partnership between the NHS, Barnardo’s, and Autism West Midlands. The team provides rapid assessments and brief psychological interventions for children and young people experiencing mental health crises.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide psychological assessments and brief interventions for 0–19-year-olds in crisis
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team including CAMHS, social care, and family services
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with national guidelines and service policies
- Support the delivery of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care
- Participate in outcome monitoring, service evaluation, and continuous service improvement
- Engage in supervision, professional development, and service innovation
- Maintain clear and timely clinical documentation in line with Trust standards
- Support colleagues through consultation and case formulation discussions
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Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Completed Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) postgraduate training
- Experience working in CAMHS settings or with children and young people
- Knowledge of psychological approaches relevant to youth mental health and crisis intervention
- Experience working with neurodiverse populations
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- High standard of verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Due to complete CAP training within 3 months
- Broader experience in children’s services or mental health
- Familiarity with crisis pathways and multi-agency collaboration
About the Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust serves over 70,000 people per year and employs more than 4,000 staff. The Trust provides a full range of mental health services across Birmingham and Solihull, including specialist services nationwide. With a strong focus on training, research, and innovation, the Trust is committed to inclusion, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Visa Sponsorship
The Trust welcomes applications from overseas candidates eligible for the Skilled Worker Visa. If applying from outside the UK, you must meet the Home Office requirements and be prepared to provide a criminal record certificate for countries lived in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months in the past 10 years.
Additional Information
- Full-time, permanent role
- Enhanced DBS required
- Based in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull
- Applications close: Rolling recruitment
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To apply, visit the NHS Jobs portal and submit your application along with a personal statement detailing your suitability for the role.
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