Senior Psychologist - Band 8a

<p> </p> <h3><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Psychologist</h3> <h3><strong>Banding:</strong> Equivalent to Band 8a</h3> <h3><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham</h3> <h3><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Full or Part-time, Monday to Friday</h3> <h3><strong>Salary:</strong> £55,880 – £63,487 per annum</h3> <p>Join a leading provider of mental health recovery services in Birmingham, as a Senior Psychologist. This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop the psychology service at a brand-new 23-bed male inpatient unit. You’ll also support service users across our established hospitals delivering high-quality, relationship-centred care.</p> <p>This role offers the chance to work within a compassionate, evidence-based organisation that values staff development, reflective practice, and holistic recovery. You’ll be part of a team that truly puts the individual at the heart of everything they do.</p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h3> <p>As a Senior Psychologist, your role will be dynamic and impactful. You will:</p> <ul> <li>Deliver specialist psychological assessments and interventions</li> <li>Formulate and implement treatment plans for service users with complex mental health needs</li> <li>Provide expert consultation and guidance to the multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Lead reflective practice sessions and contribute to service development</li> <li>Undertake risk assessments and support psychological aspects of risk management</li> <li>Champion the SAFE model (Shared Assessment, Formulation and Education) across services</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Benefits of Working with Options for Care</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Incremental pay system linked to performance appraisals</li> <li>Comprehensive staff health benefits package</li> <li>Warm, inclusive, and supportive team culture</li> <li>Strong focus on staff development and career progression</li> <li>Opportunity to shape a new service from the ground up</li> <li>Evidence-based, relationship-centred approach to care</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></h3> <p>We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist</li> <li>Experience working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses</li> <li>Strong formulation and therapeutic skills</li> <li>Ability to work autonomously and within MDT frameworks</li> <li>Experience in inpatient or complex care settings is desirable</li> </ul> <p>If you don’t meet every requirement but feel passionate about the role, we still encourage you to apply!</p> <h3><strong>How to Apply</strong></h3> <p>Apply directly through the Pulse website. Once we receive your application, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.</p> <h3><strong>Why Work with Pulse?</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Access to exclusive roles across the UK</li> <li>Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey</li> <li>Flexible opportunities tailored to your career goals</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></h3> <p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.</p> <p> </p>