Bank level 7 Practitioner Psychologist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £26.66 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B7 4BN
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Undertake specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments using appropriate clinical tools, observations, interviews and psychometric measures. Develop complex psychological formulations and individualised treatment or management plans. Deliver and evaluate evidence-based psychological interventions for children, families, carers and groups. Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, treatment planning, progress monitoring and discharge. Provide specialist advice, consultation and guidance to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies. Contribute to psychologically informed care planning, formulation and treatment across the childs wider support network. Undertake psychological risk assessments and contribute to effective risk-management planning. Act as care co-ordinator where appropriate, initiating and reviewing care plans with children, carers and relevant professionals. Communicate complex and sensitive clinical information clearly and compassionately. Work effectively with children who have developmental, neurodevelopmental, learning or communication needs. Contribute to the supervision of assistant practitioners, research psychologists and doctoral trainee clinical psychologists. Support the teaching and training of psychology colleagues and other professional groups. Participate in research, clinical audit, service evaluation and service-development projects. Maintain accurate clinical records, electronic information and professional reports. Contribute to operational policy development and the monitoring and evaluation of psychology services. Maintain professional development through supervision, appraisal, reflective practice and relevant CPD. Work in accordance with safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevention, health and safety, equality and professional practice requirements.

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