Job summary

Are you passionate about using your lived experience to support and inspire others in their recovery journey?

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Lived Experience Practitioner to join the Specialist Psychotherapies Service. This unique role offers the opportunity to use your personal recovery journey to make a meaningful difference to people with Complex Emotional Needs, helping them build hope, resilience and confidence for the future.

A key part of the role will be supporting and co-facilitating our Moving On Group, helping service users as they transition from specialist therapy and continue their recovery journey. Working alongside a compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to creating a safe, supportive and psychologically informed space where people can reflect on their progress, strengthen coping strategies and move forward with greater confidence.

You will also contribute your lived experience perspective to service development, staff training and consultation, helping to ensure that the voices of people with lived experience remain central to the way services are designed and delivered.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop lived experience practice within a specialist mental health service while supporting others to achieve meaningful and lasting recovery.

Main duties of the job

As a Lived Experience Practitioner, you will use your experience of recovery to support people with Complex Emotional Needs within the Specialist Psychotherapies Service. Key responsibilities will include:

• Co-facilitating the Moving On Group, supporting service users as they transition from our Compassion Focused Group Programme and continue their recovery journey.
• Creating a safe, compassionate and recovery-focused environment that promotes hope, resilience and self-management.
• Sharing lived experience in a purposeful and professional way to inspire and support others in their recovery.
• Working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver psychologically informed and trauma-informed support.
• Contributing lived experience perspectives to service development, group delivery and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supporting staff understanding through consultation, reflective discussions and training where appropriate.
• Building effective relationships with colleagues.
• Maintaining accurate records, participating in supervision, and working within safeguarding, confidentiality and professional frameworks.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape recovery-focused services while ensuring lived experience remains at the heart of specialist mental health care.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary prison healthcare team.

Working within a secure custodial environment, you will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention to individuals with a range of complex physical health, mental health, neurodiversity, cognitive, and social care needs. You will play a key role in promoting recovery, independence, wellbeing, and meaningful occupation for people living within the prison community.

As part of a 24-hour integrated healthcare service, you will work collaboratively with mental health professionals, primary care teams, substance misuse services, prison staff, and external agencies to deliver holistic, person-centred care that reduces health inequalities and supports rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for individuals with complex physical and mental health needs

  • .Develop and implement person-centred treatment plans aimed at promoting independence, recovery, and wellbeing
  • .Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions on both an individual and group basis.
  • Support patients experiencing challenges relating to activities of daily living, sensory processing, cognition, mental health, and functional independence.
  • Contribute to risk assessment and risk management processes.
  • Facilitate engagement in meaningful occupation, education, vocational activities, and social inclusion opportunities.
  • Work collaboratively with prison and healthcare colleagues to support safe discharge and continuity of care.
  • Provide specialist advice to multidisciplinary teams regarding occupational performance and environmental adaptation.
  • Supervise, support, and mentor junior staff, support workers, and students where appropriate.
  • Participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit, and professional development activities.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

To provide a fully comprehensive administration service to the Learning DisabilityTeam. The post will be working in a fast paced environment, which requires a calm but proactive approach with the ability to multi-task whilst being thorough. Telephone calls and enquiries form a large part of the role as does a high volume of standard administrative tasks. Attention to detail is paramount in this post as is the ability to prioritise workload.

Main duties of the job

Word processing of all forms of correspondence, reports and summaries that are required by the team.

Undertake diary management for LD clinicians and/or managers, as required.

Organise clinics and associated appointments for clinics, using appropriate brought-forward systems to manage work.

Organise team/staff meetings, take, transcribe and distribute minutes accordingly as required.

Audio transcription of letters/ reports .

Deal with staff and patient requests that may be part of office function as and when required, and in accordance with Trust procedures.

Inputting and updating patient information and activity on computerised information systems, creating patient notes where necessary and according to policy.

Ensure good customer service by providing a professional and effective telephone service, taking accurate messages and providing information and signposting as requested and appropriate.

Undertake training of new staff as directed by Line Manager and/or other managers. Provide cover as directed by Line Manager for other members of the team in their absence and assist with their workloads as necessary and undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the grade of the post.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

A Clinical Research Practitioner (CRF) at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) supports the safe, ethical delivery of high-quality mental health research to improve patient care and services.

The post holder will identify and recruit participants for DECODE, a research-ready platform for treatment-resistant depression. They will work with the Mood Disorders Research Group, the Mental Health Mission - Midlands Translational Centre, the University of Birmingham and BSMHFT.

Responsibilities include liaising with clinical teams; screening, recruiting and monitoring participants; maintaining site files; collecting accurate data; completing relevant clinical assessments; and meeting research governance requirements.

The post holder will report to the Senior Programme and Operations Manager and works closely with the multidisciplinary Mood Disorders Research Group led by Professor Steven Marwaha.

The ideal candidate will have project support experience, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to build relationships, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in clinical settings.

BSMHFT offers an inclusive, supportive environment, strong academic partnerships and opportunities to develop specialist research and clinical skills while contributing to research with real-world impact

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Research Practitioner will support the delivery of DECODE study and other related mood disorder projects. Key duties include identifying and recruiting eligible participants, obtaining informed consent, collecting and recording research data, and supporting participant follow-up in line with study protocols. The role also involves liaising closely with clinical teams and research colleagues, maintaining accurate study documentation, and ensuring all research activity meets ethical, governance and regulatory standards. You will contribute to monitoring study progress and supporting high-quality, safe research delivery within clinical settings.

You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with service users, carers and clinical staff. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, alongside confidence in using IT systems and managing data accurately and confidentially. You'll need a good understanding of clinical environments and an interest in mental health research, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A proactive, flexible approach and a commitment to high-quality, person-centred research are key to succeeding in this role.

Please see job description for details of the main duties and responsibilities required for the role.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team within Forward Thinking Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a unique, city-wide mental health service supporting children and young people. As a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will work as part of a vibrant, supportive and highly skilled MDT to provide a high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy Service for children and young people experiencing a range of complex mental health needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is driven to improve outcomes for children and young people with mental health difficulties
• Is skilled and experienced in working with complexity and diversity within mental health services
• Values co-production, early intervention, and promotes recovery and participation through a strength-based ethos
• Can provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior OT staff and support MDT colleagues

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing and development
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and development
• Access to a wide range of CPD and leadership development opportunities

The post holder will be based at Washwood Heath Health & Wellbeing Centre but will need to be able to travel to different hubs and locations across the city.

Main duties of the job

You will bring your clinical expertise to assess, plan and deliver specialist OT interventions, 1-1 and groupwork, while also contributing to the development of the OT service and providing clinical leadership. You will have the opportunity to shape and lead on providing collaborative, trauma-informed and autism-affirming person-centered care, working to reduce barriers and support meaningful engagement in daily life.

The postholder will:

• Work within the East Core hub, as part of the wider MDT, to deliver holistic and integrated care plans, ensuring occupational therapy is embedded within a shared formulation and intervention approach.
• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and 1-1 and group interventions to children and young people (aged 0 - 25) experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including those who are neurodivergent and/or have complex needs.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, educational providers, social care and other agencies to promote recovery, participation and emotional well-being.
• Offer clinical leadership and supervision to junior OT staff and support professional development across the wider team.
• Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives within the OT team and in line with divisional and trust wide priorities.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

THIS IS A 12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT.

An exciting opportunity to join a fast paced and dynamic team. Larimar ward is a 15 bedded female acute psychiatric ward. The team are looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant

It's important that you have an understanding of multidisciplinary services and the challenges that face people with mental health problems. We want to hire staff that are passionate about mental health, who believe in our recovery model and who will act as advocates for the reduction of stigma in our community. You must have an understanding of safeguarding and how to work within professional boundaries.

Main duties of the job

You will be working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team in providing recovery focused, patient centred care. Staff are required to demonstrate multidisciplinary and multiagency working. We endeavour to provide specialist care for service users that often have complex discharge needs alongside their mental health needs. Supporting recovery through: reintegration, providing holistic treatments; promoting social inclusion, self-management, personnel autonomy and independence. We pride ourselves on valuing and supporting our staff team, which in turn allows us to deliver compassionate, none judgmental and evidence based care. We see each individual we care for as having the skills and ability to achieve their own personal recovery.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position on Eden PICU, a Female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

The individual will need to facilitate group activities, 1:1 session and assist and support the qualified occupational therapy staff, nursing staff and ward manager as required. Hours would be varied, working flexibly in the week and at the weekend to facilitate a 7-day service, which meets the needs of the service user.

You will be based on Eden PICU, working as a key member of that team where you will use meaningful activity to promote the health, wellbeing and functional abilities of patients on the ward, as part of their overall multidisciplinary care plan. You will support service users to engage in a therapeutic programme of care, as delegated by an occupational therapist, nurse, ward manager demonstrating adherence to the Trust Values and operating as a member of the team, service, and organisation.

The activities will involve both one to one work and groupwork, both on the unit and with individuals' accessing community resources which supports the use of activity to aid recovery and enable a timely and sustained discharge. Therefore, it is important that you are able to work dynamically and be able to think of creative and new ideas.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of treatment and care plans where appropriate under the direction and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist and in collaboration with the nursing team and ward manager.

Theses duties will extend to using The Occupational Therapy Process to assist in assessment, planning and the implementation of Therapeutic Activities within an In-Patient Mental Health Setting.

We can offer a range of training and development opportunities linked to your personal development plan, access to a network of OTs and other allied health professionals (AHPs) within acute services and across our organisation and the opportunity to be involved in shaping the services of the future.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

We have an exciting vacancy that has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within our Integrated Community Care and Recovery (ICCR) Services working with adults with mental health difficulties in a CMHT setting. This is a 0.4 wte (2 days/week) post based at Longbridge CMHT. This is an ideal post to apply your full range of psychological skills and knowledge including consultation, training, supervision, service development and research in addition to direct clinical work. This is a fixed term post which is available until the end of August 2027.

We are looking for a suitably experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. We are open to job share arrangements. It would be an ideal post for those working part time and wishing to spend time in another service or to increase their hours.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and skilled clinician who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide a range of clinical services. The individual will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of multi-level and integrated service provision and to further develop skills of complex case assessment, formulation and the application of evidence based psychological interventions, both individual and in groups. You should have experience of working with service users with complex mental health and behavioural needs; additionally to be familiar with the needs of a diverse community and working in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation.

We have an established track record in service innovation supporting a diverse range of clinical and academic interest, with time for research and teaching related activities built into many of our psychological professions job plans.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

We have an exciting vacancy that has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within our Integrated Community Care and Recovery (ICCR) Services working with adults with mental health difficulties in a CMHT setting. This is a 0.2 wte (1 days/week) post based at Yewcroft CMHT. This is an ideal post to apply your full range of psychological skills and knowledge including consultation, training, supervision, service development and research in addition to direct clinical work. This is a fixed term post for 12 months duration.

We are looking for a suitably experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. It would be an ideal post for those working part time and wishing to spend time in another service or to increase their hours.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and skilled clinician who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide a range of clinical services. The individual will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of multi-level and integrated service provision and to further develop skills of complex case assessment, formulation and the application of evidence based psychological interventions, both individual and in groups. You should have experience of working with service users with complex mental health and behavioural needs; additionally to be familiar with the needs of a diverse community and working in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation.

We have an established track record in service innovation supporting a diverse range of clinical and academic interest, with time for research and teaching related activities built into many of our psychological professions job plans.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

Are you a qualified health professional - Nurse, OT, Social Worker, CWP or EMHP with CAMHS experience? Are you ready to take your next step into a leadership role?

If yes, then this may be the right job for you and we are really keen to meet you. This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) covering for 9 months due to a wonderful maternity leave.

We work across the city of Birmingham and Solihull to support young people and their families who may be facing mental and emotional health issues.

Candidates will be working across a set number of education settings delivering evidence-based early interventions, and Whole Setting Approach initiatives (WSA). Candidates will work within a clinical team to ensure mild to moderate mental health and emotion wellbeing support is provided.

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will offer clinical expertise and advice to staff, including undertaking assessments and interventions for young people who may benefit from support from a more experienced clinician.

You will also line manage junior clinical staff, supporting and developing the team to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

You will need to ensure you are registered with the relevant professional body prior to applying.

Having gained more funding, we have numerous future substantive opportunities, this FTC would allow you to experience the service prior to the substantive posts coming out.

Main duties of the job

The Mental Health Support Team is an early intervention service, working with children, young people, and their families with mild to moderate mental health needs within Birmingham and Solihull.

The team is comprised of a range of different clinicians, all working together to support young people as early as possible, to prevent their needs escalating and having a long term impact on their wellbeing.

We have 3 core functions:

To deliver evidence-based interventions for mild-to-moderate mental health issues.

Support the senior mental health lead in each school or college to introduce or develop whole school or college approach and,

Give timely advice to school and college staff and liaise with external specialist service to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.

A typical clinical day may involve delivering assemblies and workshops to a primary and secondary schools and further education settings. You may then travel to health centers, homes or education settings to deliver some one-to-one or a group session of low intensity CBT intervention. You may then facilitate supervision, plan/create resources and help lead team meetings. Travel across the Birmingham and Solihull area is expected. Throughout the day there will be good access to support and connection from your colleagues.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

We are excited to offer an Assistant Psychologist (Band 4) Full-time (37.5 hours) post within our Integrated Community Care and Recovery (ICCR) Services. The post is based at Zinnia Community Mental Health Team at the Zinnia Centre, Sparkhill, Birmingham This post is offered on a fixed term basis for 23 months.

We offer ample opportunities for 1:1 client work, group work, working with the MDT and research and audit. You will be part of a well-established psychology team. The post holder will also have the opportunity to receive 1:1 clinical supervision from a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. Please note that this post is predominantly located in the CMHT base, although there may be some remote working adhoc depending on duties.

We are looking to recruit a psychology graduate who has relevant clinical experience and is interested and passionate about working with people who have severe and enduring mental health problems.

There will be a specific focus on the provision of services for adults of 25-years-old and over.

Main duties of the job

The post is based within the Integrated Community Care and Recovery (ICCR) Services of the Trust. The post holder will have the opportunity to work closely with Psychology and Psychological Services colleagues based in a number of geographical areas and within new integrated team structures that provide a service for people who have complex interpersonal and emotional difficulties presenting with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, personality disorder diagnoses, psychosis, and dual diagnoses, some of whom present a challenge to services. The individual will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of multilevel service provision and to further develop support skills in clinical assessment, formulation and intervention as well as involvement in relevant auditing and evaluation of clinical services, working alongside qualified staff.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

The Early Intervention Physical Health Lead will be responsible for supporting the service to develop and implement a physical health strategy that is inclusive of all patients and meets the requirement for the National Audit of Psychosis.

The post holder will be required to work closely with the EI MDT to ensure national standards for physical health continue to be incorporated into the team.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting complex health discussions, promoting health and wellbeing, physical heath processes and escalation of clinical risk.

Main duties of the job

- To be responsible for the assessment and coordination of physical health assessments and any follow up actions.

- To build on the current relationship with GPs

- To contribute towards raising the awareness of good physical health alongside positive mental health/wellbeing amongst the client group.

- To plan and implement evidence-based care/interventions to service users who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

- To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary team providing professional advice and support to colleagues both within and outside of the service.

- To act up as role of team manager in their absence (as appropriate).

- To act as a role model and resource for junior staff, students and less experienced staff.

- To advocate for the service users who are under the care of Solihull Early Intervention.

- To work closely with the client group and their families to identify and work towards resolving any issues that may be detrimental to them.

- To promote recovery and hope within the client group that we work with.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of a small team supporting women as they move from secure inpatient care into a community residential setting. Dawn House is part of the Women's Secure Blended Service (WSBS), and this new step-down projectaims to help women build confidence, independence and stability as they prepare for community living. The role involves offering support with daily living skills, meaningful activities, emotional wellbeing, medication self-management and community integration. The post holder will use a trauma-informed approach and will work closely with inpatientstaff at Ardenleigh, ANAWIM, and other partner agencies to help create a smooth transition from hospital to community.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must have existing work authorisation for the UK.

Due to the nature of the service and the close working relationship with ANAWIM and other women's services, this post is open to female applicants only.

Main duties of the job

Assist in supporting women with complex needs as they transition from secure inpatient care into a community residential environment. Working under the guidance of senior staff, you will contribute to the assessment of needs, the implementation and review of personalised support plans, and the promotion of independence through daily living skills, wellbeing activities and community engagement. You will build therapeutic, trauma-informed relationships that encourage confidence, recoveryand integration into the community. Following the required training, the post holder may support and oversee self-medication processes, including dispensing medication in line with Trust policy and individual support plans.The role involves working across both Dawn House and Ardenleigh to support a smooth, coordinated discharge pathway. You will maintain accurate documentation, communicate effectively with colleagues and partner agencies, and contribute to a safe, respectful and empowering environment that reflects the values of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Due to the nature of the service and the close working relationship withANAWIM and other women's services, this post is open to female applicants only.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

This role plays a vital role in turning great ideas into real improvements in patient care. Working at the heart of research delivery, you'll support the set-up, coordination, delivery and dissemination of high-quality studies across mental health services, helping clinicians, researchers and participants every step of the way. It's a hands-on role that builds strong research, data and stakeholder skills, and offers a brilliant foundation for a career in research, healthcare or academia.

In joining the Research and Development Department at BSMHFT means joining a collaborative, knowledgeable and highly motivated team that sits at the centre of research activity across the Trust. The department is known for its supportive culture, strong links with clinicians and academic partners, and its commitment to developing staff at every stage of their career. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of high-impact mental health studies in the areas of Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Mood disorders, Huntington's Disease, Dementia and Epilepsy to name a few; you will be encouraged to build your skills and confidence and play a meaningful role in research that directly shapes services and improves lives.

Main duties of the job

As an R&D Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of mental health research studies and clinics from set-up through to completion. This includes helping with study documentation and approvals, maintaining accurate research records and databases, and supporting participant recruitment and follow-up in line with regulatory and ethical standards. You'll work closely with researchers, clinicians and external partners to coordinate study activity, monitor progress and resolve practical issues, helping to ensure studies run smoothly, safely and on time. You will support the team in maintaining close relationships with clinical services and department and to actively promote research amongst clinicians , service users, carers and the wider NHS and public - helping to make research everybody's business.

You'll be highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a busy environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you'll be working with a wide range of professionals and interacting sensitively with research participants. You'll need confidence using IT systems and handling data accurately, alongside an understanding of confidentiality and governance requirements. Most importantly, you'll bring a genuine interest in research and mental health, a willingness to learn, and a proactive, team-focused approach to your work.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.