Band 7/8a Clinical Psychologist Preceptorship - EIP
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
The Early Intervention Psychosis (EIP) Service is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist. This is a preceptorship role, offering progression from Band 7 to 8a, or suitable for those already at Band 8a. The role involves providing outstanding care and treatment for young people and families affected by First Episode Psychosis (FEP). The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team committed to service improvements through research and co-production.
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to the assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based psychological treatments for young people with first episode psychosis.
- Offer indirect clinical services such as advice and consultation to colleagues and other professionals.
- Work collaboratively within an MDT to develop formulation-driven understanding of presenting difficulties.
- Be involved in service planning and development, including identifying needs and participating in development processes.
- Contribute to the development of the Team offer and provide staff support and supervision.
- Participate in Clinical Governance activities and the development of operational policy, service planning, and evaluation.
Essential criteria
- Appropriate, recognised training in clinical psychology
- Eligible for HCPC registration as practitioner psychologist
- Knowledge and experience of working with adolescents, young adults and their families with mental health needs
- Experience of providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment for clients across the full range of mental health settings
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate training in relevant area
- Experience of working with First Episode Psychosis
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £64,750 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7/8a Clinical Psychologist Preceptorship - EIP
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
The Early Intervention Psychosis (EIP) Service in the Children and Young People's Division (CYP) is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join the Team. We welcome applications from those at band 7 as this is a preceptorship role with scope to progress to 8a over time OR those who already have post qualification experience and are already working at 8a OR are ready to do so. We are a full multi-disciplinary team comprised of Psychological therapists, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy , Nursing, and Peer Support.
We are seeking to recruit a Clinical Psychologist as part of our commitment to continue to provide an outstanding model of care & treatment for young people and families, affected by First Episode Psychosis (FEP), in Birmingham.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to working with young people and young adults with psychosis.
EIP are an established, ambitious community specialist mental health service. We remain keen to drive forward service improvements through research, co-production and co-learning in our specialist area.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based psychologi
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