Job summary
Come and join one of the UKs largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We are looking for Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic) to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team at Kings Norton Hospital on a part-time basis.
We are also open to newly qualified candidates.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a specialist, supportive setting, delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care to individuals with complex mental health needs.
At Kings Norton Hospital, we provide intensive treatment within a safe and compassionate environment for adults aged 18 and over from across the UK who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and present with severe and complex mental health conditions.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside a highly skilled, collaborative team to deliver a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Our focus is on helping patients stabilise, develop insight, build coping strategies, and make meaningful progress in their recovery. We are committed to achieving the shortest clinically appropriate length of stay, supporting patients to transition safely back home or into ongoing community care.
We welcome applications from newly qualified or soon-to-be qualified Practitioner Psychologist, as well as those with more established experience. You will be supported through regular supervision, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of reflective practice.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Details
- Date posted: 09 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: L0042-26-0140
- Job locations: Wharf Road, Birmingham, B30 3LN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The role
This part-time role is 22.5 hours per week, with exact working days and times to be agreed with the successful candidate. We offer flexibility to help you balance your work and personal commitments.
In this role, you will deliver a provision of specialist advice/consultation/ formulation, psychological assessment, liaison with other agencies, psychological interventions, clinical supervision and teaching of staff and/or students.. Working closely with our experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will play a key role in managing risk, guiding treatment, and supporting the overall wellbeing and recovery of our patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive clinical psychological assessments using a range of methods (file review, interviews, psychometric and/or behavioural observation)
- Complete clinical formulations and structured professional judgement risk assessments
- Deliver and evaluate evidence-based individual and group interventions
- Contribute to risk assessment, risk management and treatment planning within the MDT
- Administer, score and interpret clinical and psychological assessments
- Produce high-quality written reports
- Support and guide colleagues in delivering psychologically informed interventions
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service development and training
- Maintain HCPC registration, CPD and compliance with regulatory and organisational standards . Active Care Group will support with opportunities for individual development.
- Participate in induction, regular clinical and line management supervision for support
What to look forward to
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
- and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
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This advert is for Practitioner Psychologist with Active Care Group in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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