Bank Level 8a Highly Specialist Psychologist

+ Do you want to support the NHS in these unprecedented times?
+ Are you passionate about care and looking for flexible working with weekly pay and NHS pension scheme membership?
+ Do you want the opportunity to work in a large, diverse organisation that promotes values of being Caring, Open, Respectful, Responsible and Inclusive?
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) would love to hear from you, as we are seeking Bank Level 8a Psychologists with well-developed assessment skills and holistic client centred practice to join our friendly and forward thinking community team.
Are you an innovative Clinical Psychologist excited about a new way of working with the NHS? Or experienced in Neurodevelopmental Conditions looking for a new challenge in assessing autism?
+ Are you passionate about working with children?
+ Do you want the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive Multidisciplinary Team?
+ Do you want to be part of a team that works with a range of multicultural communities and be part of an inclusive Trust which is keen to reduce inequalities?, The roles are in Childrens and Families Division via Temporary Staffing
We have exciting opportunities for experienced Clinical Psychologists looking for a post with potential career progression to join our team of psychologists. We also welcome applications from psychologists who have spent some time away from the NHS and would like a supported return.
We are looking for creative, innovative and enthusiastic psychologists to deliver clinical services within our neurodevelopmental pathway, Children and Families Division.
Providing clinical services citywide, you will work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver specialist psychological neurodevelopmental assessments for individuals, groups and families as well as consultation to other professionals. You will have opportunities to develop a special interest in other parts of our division.
We are a friendly, city-wide team and you would be expected to travel throughout Birmingham, with occasional out of area visits. You will be based at one of our community bases across the city (Kings Heath, Spark Hill, Castle Vale or Handsworth). There will be some opportunities to work from home within your working week, in line with the needs of the team. We will also consider requests for part-time working.
You will be joining an established wider group of friendly, committed and supportive Psychologists, banded from 8C to 7, as well as Assistant Psychologists and a growing number of trainees.

Working for our organisation
BCHC provide high quality community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in people's homes and in over 200 healthcare settings for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services. One of our key objectives is to be 'a great place to work' enabling everyone within the organisation to be the best that they can be.
IMPORTANT
+ Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
+ Also ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully; particularly that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.

Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.

We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a 'Great Place to Work'. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Benefits of working for us:
+ Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
+ Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
+ Discounts for local and national retailers
+ Dedicated well-being services for all employees
+ Flexible working where possible