Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a full-time Band 8B Principal Applied Psychologist in Adult Community Mental Health (Planned Care) at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT). You would join our community-based psychological therapies service for working age adults within secondary care services; you would work within our Community Mental Health Team in Walsall Northand potentially across the locality according to service need.
We are a combination of Practitioner Psychologists, CBT Therapists and DBT Therapists offering a range of group and individual therapies in line with recovery models of care and trauma-informed practice. There are opportunities to apply and develop your time-limited psychological skills in CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, CFT, CAT and ISTDP.
Main duties of the job
We see clients with a range of complex mental health problems including CPTSD, personality disorders, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and moderate to severe presentations of depression and anxiety. We fully invest in the support and wellbeing of our staff. Staff have regular appropriate supervision, reflective practice and access to CPD to support professional growth.
We also provide opportunities in leadership, developing others, developing advanced therapeutic skills, and service/organisational development.
As part of Community Transformation, psychological therapies are fully integrated into four Community Mental Health Teams across our four localities (Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall). We work within a strong multi-disciplinary ethos, with very good links with staff from Tier 1, our Recovery College and VCSE partners.
The core CMHTs are supported by specialist services which also include psychological therapists: Complex Emotional Needs Service; Eating Disorders; Perinatal Services; 18-25s Transitions Team; Early Intervention in Psychosis; Clinical Health Psychology.
Whilst Operational managers provide our line management, we provide strong professional leadership, clinical supervision and support to all our psychological staff. Psychology is a vital and influential field, represented at every level in our Trust, including our Chief Therapies Officer and also our Chief Clinical Information Officer who are both Consultant Clinical Psychologists.
About us
Whatever you see as your future in Psychology, BCHFT can help you get there. We will empower you to provide exceptional care and services.
To support your career with us, we provide an extensive array of support, development, and progression opportunities. This includes benefits such as:
- Flexible working
- Staff benefits
- Support systems
- Professional groups
- University links
The Black Country is a vibrant and diverse region in the West Midlands, near Birmingham. It is known for its strong community spirit and rich heritage.
Join us and be part of a Trust that really values your growth and wellbeing.
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
285-1993-MH
Job locations
Mossley Day Centre
Sneyd Lane
Walsall
WS3 2LW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed Job Description and Person Specification, attached for your perusal, and do not hesitate to get in touch if you have further queries.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please see the detailed Job Description and Person Specification, attached for your perusal, and do not hesitate to get in touch if you have further queries.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Doctoral level training in applied psychology as accredited by BPS
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised area of psychological practice
- HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist
- Experience of working with mental health clients
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of working within CMHT
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of training in supervision
- Evidence of experience in research and audit
Essential
Essential
- Doctoral level training in applied psychology as accredited by BPS
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised area of psychological practice
- HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist
- Experience of working with mental health clients
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of working within CMHT
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of training in supervision
- Evidence of experience in research and audit
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mossley Day Centre
Sneyd Lane
Walsall
WS3 2LW
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mossley Day Centre
Sneyd Lane
Walsall
WS3 2LW
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Salary range
- £64,455 - £74,896 per year