Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner – CYP PACT: Sponsorship Available

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The Personality and Complex Trauma Team PACT service is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our dynamic team. The role focuses on delivering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to young people aged 14-25 with complex emotional needs and high levels of distress. You will support those experiencing emotional dysregulation and interpersonal difficulties.

Key Responsibilities o Deliver individual and group DBT interventions o Hold a focused DBT caseload o Complete high-quality clinical and risk assessments o Work collaboratively with young people and families using a trauma-informed approach o Attend DBT consultation meetings and regular clinical supervision o Contribute to the wider PACT team supporting young people with complex needs

PACT is a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with other CYP services.

What We’re Looking For o Registered mental health professional (RMN, Social Worker, OT) o Strong formulation and risk assessment skills o Experience with young people with complex emotional needs o Confidence delivering structured therapeutic interventions o Compassionate, reflective, and resilient practice

What We Offer o DBT consultation and regular clinical supervision o Ongoing training and professional development o A collaborative, supportive team o The chance to make a meaningful difference to young people with complex needs.

Main duties of the job

To support the delivery of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) delivered as part of the Personality and Complex Trauma Team within Children and Young People Division age 14 – 25.

To support the wider Personality and Complex Trauma team with the delivery of a range of supportive interventions using the three stage Trauma Model.

To complete Initial Assessments dependent on service need.

To work flexibly within the service as required.

To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team.

To provide compassionate care and improve the wellbeing of Young people through the delivery of excellent clinical interventions that promote recovery and well-being

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Professional

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).

Closing Date: 27 August 2026

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