Job summary

Sutton CAMHS are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Systemic Family Psychotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team.

You will provide highly specialist systemic assessment and therapeutic interventions to children, young people and their families/carers, working collaboratively with colleagues to develop systemic practice across the service.

The role will include:

• Managing a specialist caseload and coordinating care.
• Providing systemic family therapy and psycho-educational interventions.
• Offering specialist consultation, formulation and advice to CAMHS colleagues.
• Supporting clinical supervision, teaching and training.
• Contributing to service development, audit, research and clinical governance.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a qualified Systemic Family Psychotherapist registered with UKCP via the College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy, with at least four years' demonstrable practice and significant experience working as a family therapist.

Experience of supervision, teaching, service development, leadership, research or group work would be desirable.

If you are passionate about working therapeutically with children, young people and families and would like to contribute to the development of systemic practice within Sutton CAMHS, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and be part of a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking CAMHS team.

About us

Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide highly specialist systemic family psychotherapy services to children, young people and their families / carers across all sectors of care; providing evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment in line with NICE guidance.

To develop systemic practice within the Team and work in partnership with other disciplines

To carry a caseload and coordinate care for those children, young people and families on the caseload; to offer specialist advice and consultation on clients care and systemic formulation and practice to Camhs colleagues.

To support the Consultant Clinical Psychologist lead, Service Manager and Clinical Lead with the work of a particular team or service area.

To work within Trust and professional guidelines, to a clear CAMHS job plan.

To support the Departmental clinical governance structure through the provision of clinical supervision in relation to specific modalities of psychotherapy and by providing clinical input to supervisees appraisals.

Within supervision, team meetings and other fora, to support and promote the use of measures within the CYP IAPT framework to evolve clinical practice and enhance user experience.

To seek opportunities to include service user perspectives in how services are delivered.

To utilise research skills for practice evaluation and service development, as required by the service and set out in the job plan.

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Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Systemic Family Psychotherapist registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) via the College of Family Couple and Systemic Therapy with demonstrable practice over a minimum of four years.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Training as part of a CYP IAPT collaborative in a recognised evidenced based approach.
• Formal training in the supervision of a psychotherapeutic modality.
• Further training in a recognised evidence-based psychological therapy.

Experience

Essential

• Consolidated experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care.
• Consolidated experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Demonstrate further specialist training and experience by having received a minimum of 50 hours of clinical supervision of working as a family therapist over a minimum of 18 months.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of service development or of a leadership role.
• Experience of conducting research
• Experience of leading workshops/group
• Experience of delivering Supervision

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough and help people build a brighter future while being supported in your career. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You will be HCPC registered, passionate about working with people with neurological conditions to support their rehabilitation, condition management and maximise their quality of life. Youll work in partnership with residents and carers to set realistic goals and develop collaborative intervention plans, with regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt. Working as a member of the transdisciplinary team, youll ensure that high quality individualised care is delivered, which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery, wellbeing, and maximising independence/quality of life. You will be familiar with the use of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM and TOMS, and have experience in managing a designated caseload using knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy theory. Youll also have practical experience of completing assessments, planning, implementing evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, youll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a wide variety of training courses to support you reaching your career goals. As an Occupational Therapist you will be: Completing neurological assessments, treatment planning and interventions Rehabilitation interventions to improve function and independence with ADLs Cognitive assessment/rehabilitation Using of therapeutic handling skills Assessing environment and equipment needs including specialist seating Identifying ongoing needs whilst maximising quality of life Liaising with community colleagues to facilitate complex discharge planning Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans Supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students Implementing and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better by joining the multidisciplinary team at Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough, supporting people to build a brighter future. The role involves working with individuals with neurological conditions, aiding their rehabilitation and condition management to enhance their quality of life. Key responsibilities include completing neurological assessments, planning treatments, improving activities of daily living (ADLs) through rehabilitation, and conducting cognitive assessments. You will also use therapeutic handling, assess environmental and equipment needs, and liaise with community colleagues for discharge planning. Familiarity with outcome measures like FIM/FAM is expected. You will manage a caseload, implement evidence-based interventions, and measure their effectiveness, benefiting from extensive training and support as part of a network of healthcare professionals. Additionally, supervision of OT support staff and students is a component of the role, which also emphasizes teamwork and career development.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, a prominent provider in the health sector, employs over 8,000 individuals and is part of Ramsay Health Care's global network, which extends across ten countries and employs over 86,000 people. This vast network comprises over 80 services throughout England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, as well as Children's and Educational services. The organisation prides itself on a unique approach to care delivery with a strong emphasis on safe recruitment practices. As a Disability Confident employer, Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment processes and maintaining a workforce that ensures the welfare and safeguarding of service users.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,563 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1559992746

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Irchester

NN29 7EY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough and help people build a brighter future while being supported in your career. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You will be HCPC registered, passionate about working with people with neurological conditions to support their rehabilitation, condition management and maximise their quality of life.

You’ll work in partnership with residents and carers to set realistic goals and develop collaborative intervention plans, with regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt.

Working as a member of the transdisciplinary team, you’ll ensure that high quality individualised care is delivered, which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery, wellbeing, and maximising independence/quality of life.

You will be familiar with the use of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM and TOMS, and have experience in managing a designated caseload using knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy theory. You’ll also have practical experience of completing assessments, planning, implementing evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a wide variety of training courses to support you reaching your career goals.

As an Occupational Therapist you will be:

• Completing neurological assessments, treatment planning and interventions
• Rehabilitation interventions to improve function and independence with ADLs
• Cognitive assessment/rehabilitation
• Using of therapeutic handling skills
• Assessing environment and equipment needs including specialist seating
• Identifying ongoing needs whilst maximising quality of life
• Liaising with community colleagues to facilitate complex discharge planning
• Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
• Supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students
• Implementing and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities

Where you will be working

Location: Avonfield Neurological Centre, 290 Station Road, Knuston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7EY

Join the full multi-disciplinary team at Avonfield – the recently renovated 19-bed specialised neurological centre - providing specialist rehabilitation and care for people with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries.

Avonfield is a homely and welcoming environment with several communal areas for socialising, set within tranquil grounds. The service offers assessment, treatment, and active rehabilitation programmes to maximise autonomy and independence, with the team working to reduce the impacts of neuro-disability associated with the neurological condition or acquired brain injury.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £43,563.00
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough and help people build a brighter future while being supported in your career. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You will be HCPC registered, passionate about working with people with neurological conditions to support their rehabilitation, condition management and maximise their quality of life. You’ll work in partnership with residents and carers to set realistic goals and develop collaborative intervention plans, with regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt. Working as a member of the transdisciplinary team, you’ll ensure that high quality individualised care is delivered, which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery, wellbeing, and maximising independence/quality of life. You will be familiar with the use of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM and TOMS, and have experience in managing a designated caseload using knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy theory. You’ll also have practical experience of completing assessments, planning, implementing evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a wide variety of training courses to support you reaching your career goals. As an Occupational Therapist you will be: Completing neurological assessments, treatment planning and interventions Rehabilitation interventions to improve function and independence with ADLs Cognitive assessment/rehabilitation Using of therapeutic handling skills Assessing environment and equipment needs including specialist seating Identifying ongoing needs whilst maximising quality of life Liaising with community colleagues to facilitate complex discharge planning Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans Supervising Occupational Therapy support staff and students Implementing and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities Where you will be working Location: Avonfield Neurological Centre, 290 Station Road, Knuston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7EY Join the full multi-disciplinary team at Avonfield – the recently renovated 19-bed specialised neurological centre - providing specialist rehabilitation and care for people with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries. Avonfield is a homely and welcoming environment with several communal areas for socialising, set within tranquil grounds. The service offers assessment, treatment, and active rehabilitation programmes to maximise autonomy and independence, with the team working to reduce the impacts of neuro-disability associated with the neurological condition or acquired brain injury. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £43,563.00 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About us: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will be HCPC registered and have experience in working with individuals with neurological conditions, supporting their rehabilitation and condition management. Knowledge of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM, and TOMS is also required, along with a solid understanding of Occupational Therapy theory.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will be HCPC registered and have experience in working with individuals with neurological conditions, supporting their rehabilitation and condition management. Knowledge of outcome measures such as FIM/FAM, CRS-R, WHIM, and TOMS is also required, along with a solid understanding of Occupational Therapy theory.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Irchester

NN29 7EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Irchester

NN29 7EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where youre valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Youll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. We are exclusively recruiting for female staff only due to the needs of our female residents. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to young people with Eating Disorder conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care acc

Main duties of the job

The role involves working as a Healthcare Assistant in Rhodes Wood Hospital, Hatfield. This position calls for providing care to young individuals with Eating Disorders, participating in ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, and updating patient records. The job requires compassion, resilience, and vigilance. Candidates will work 12.5-hour shifts, 3-4 days a week, including nights and weekends, with a total of 37.5 hours per week. A driving license is preferred. The hospital caters to children and young people aged 8-18, providing residential care with tailored treatment programs. Free meals and parking are offered. The hospital is on Hatfield's outskirts and is easily reached by car.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, operates over 80 services across England and Wales, employing over 8,000 staff. Specializing in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Children & Education, the organization offers opportunities for growth and development. Elysium is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment, being a Disability Confident employer. The organization stresses safeguarding the welfare of service users, with all candidates undergoing a DBS check. Globally, Ramsay Health Care is in 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.11 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1560032227

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

AL9 6NN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

We are exclusively recruiting for female staff only due to the needs of our female residents.

What you will be doing

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to young people with Eating Disorder conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better.

The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. 37.5 hours per week

Please note that ideally we require drivers; therefore, a driving license is preferred. Where you will be working

Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital. Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN

Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital providing care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person.

There is also an on-site Ofsted Registered school to support young people continue with their education while in hospital. Rhodes Wood Hospital is located on the outskirts of Hatfield, which is easily reachable by car.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Hourly rate of £13.11
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. We are exclusively recruiting for female staff only due to the needs of our female residents. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to young people with Eating Disorder conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better. The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. 37.5 hours per week Please note that ideally we require drivers; therefore, a driving license is preferred. Where you will be working Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital. Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital providing care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person. There is also an on-site Ofsted Registered school to support young people continue with their education while in hospital. Rhodes Wood Hospital is located on the outskirts of Hatfield, which is easily reachable by car. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Hourly rate of £13.11 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The position requires experience as a Healthcare Assistant and a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance. While a driving license is preferred, it is not mandatory.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential The position requires experience as a Healthcare Assistant and a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance. While a driving license is preferred, it is not mandatory.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

AL9 6NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Hertfordshire

AL9 6NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Farmfield Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities. You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities. At Elysium, we want the best for you. Thats why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals.

Main duties of the job

Being an Activities Coordinator involves more than just organizing programs; its about providing essential care and support to vulnerable members of society. In this role at Farmfield Hospital, you will work 37.5 hours a week, focusing on creating an activity-based culture. This includes developing, delivering, and coordinating programs centered on social, recreational, and leisure activities. Youll be expected to foster strong relationships with service users, tailoring activities to their unique needs and interests, while supporting their treatment plans. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, your role will involve connecting with community-based resources to engage service users in local activities. You will ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and recovery-focused, contributing to patient care by encouraging participation and adjusting activities to meet varying needs. Additionally, this position requires active observation and communication about service users' behavior and progress.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is dedicated to providing high-quality care with a unique approach through a network of over 80 services across England and Wales. These services cover various sectors, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, enabling opportunities for personal and professional growth. With over 8,000 employees, Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 staff. Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users, and is a Disability Confident employer. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, encouraging employee wellbeing and development through access to training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on caring for others, Elysium ensures a nurturing work culture, backed by an extensive global network.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,191 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1560032231

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Working 37.5hours a week, you will join the team at Farmfield Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities.

You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities.

At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an Activities Co-Ordinator you will be:

• Co-ordinating social and recreational activities for service users within the secure environment who are unable to freely access public services.
• Develop and implement a weekly programme of activities across weekdays, implementing plans to support patients have access to activities during weekends, and public holidays
• Obtaining information from service users regarding their social and recreational interests.
• Facilitate a range of structured group and one-to-one activities.
• Encourage patient participation in activities that support recovery and wellbeing.
• Adapt activities to meet varying physical, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social needs.
• Ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and recovery-focused.
• Maintain flexibility to respond to patient interests and changing ward dynamics.
• Observing general behaviour, ability, and response of service users and report back regularly using verbal and written communications to appropriate team members.
• Under supervision documenting observations and progress in the service user's clinical notes.
• Fulfilling the security requirements of the service and adhere to service policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Basic risk assessment on a day-to-day basis to individuals and groups of service users
• Ensuring that health and safety, welfare and security standards for service users, staff and their visitors are adhered to.
• Effective skills of co-ordination and use of resources.
• Working as part of the wider Multi- disciplinary team - which will include attending ward meetings and MDT meetings as required and contributing to [patient care planning and reviews where appropriate.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Basic group work skills
• Minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (Desirable)
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework.
• Initiative and motivation.
• Awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning.
• Solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Good organisational skills.
• Awareness of gender-specific needs.
• Awareness of the cultural needs of service users.
• Full UK Driver’s License

Where you will be working:

Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN

You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, located next to Gatwick.

You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £26,191
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Working 37.5hours a week, you will join the team at Farmfield Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities. You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities. At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an Activities Co-Ordinator you will be: Co-ordinating social and recreational activities for service users within the secure environment who are unable to freely access public services. Develop and implement a weekly programme of activities across weekdays, implementing plans to support patients have access to activities during weekends, and public holidays Obtaining information from service users regarding their social and recreational interests. Facilitate a range of structured group and one-to-one activities. Encourage patient participation in activities that support recovery and wellbeing. Adapt activities to meet varying physical, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social needs. Ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and recovery-focused. Maintain flexibility to respond to patient interests and changing ward dynamics. Observing general behaviour, ability, and response of service users and report back regularly using verbal and written communications to appropriate team members. Under supervision documenting observations and progress in the service user's clinical notes. Fulfilling the security requirements of the service and adhere to service policies, guidelines, and procedures. Basic risk assessment on a day-to-day basis to individuals and groups of service users Ensuring that health and safety, welfare and security standards for service users, staff and their visitors are adhered to. Effective skills of co-ordination and use of resources. Working as part of the wider Multi- disciplinary team - which will include attending ward meetings and MDT meetings as required and contributing to [patient care planning and reviews where appropriate. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Basic group work skills Minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (Desirable) Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework. Initiative and motivation. Awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning. Solution-focused approach to problem-solving. Good organisational skills. Awareness of gender-specific needs. Awareness of the cultural needs of service users. Full UK Driver’s License Where you will be working: Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, located next to Gatwick. You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £26,191 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and onsite free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic group work skills, minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (desirable), ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework, initiative and motivation, awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning, solution-focused approach to problem-solving, good organisational skills, awareness of gender-specific needs, awareness of the cultural needs of service users, full UK Drivers License

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic group work skills, minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (desirable), ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework, initiative and motivation, awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning, solution-focused approach to problem-solving, good organisational skills, awareness of gender-specific needs, awareness of the cultural needs of service users, full UK Drivers License

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

To be professionally, accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work and follow guidance as set out by HCPC. To manage complex cases using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning. To ensure that all service users are treated based on evidence-based practice and nationally agreed standards. To provide specialised training to health professionals in line with the service objectives. To attend multidisciplinary team meetings as required. To attend management and clinical supervision sessions as per the NELFT Supervision and Appraisal Policy. Specialist Clinical Skills To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. The post holder will be fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (e.g. HCPC). To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients. To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of patients with ARFID. This includes chronic, acute and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes.

Main duties of the job

To provide teaching and training workshops in ARFID. To participate in the development and maintenance of the eating disorder reference library for the use of all NELFT and local agency staff To act as mentor to students, providing effective education, facilitating their development and promoting high standards of care Ensure students are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy To support new staff and their integration within the team To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Psychologist & ARFID Pathway Lead NELFT CYP Community Eating Disorder Service

An exciting opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new ARFID service from the ground up.

Are you an experienced Psychologist with a passion for eating disorders and improving outcomes for children and young people?

Would you relish the opportunity to lead the development of a newly commissioned ARFID pathway, while working alongside an established, specialist and supportive CYP Community Eating Disorder Service?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join NELFT CYP CEDS. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Psychologist to take a lead role in establishing our new Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) service, working closely with senior colleagues and the core CYP CEDS team.

You will have a genuine opportunity to shape how this service develops, ensuring that children, young people and their families receive high-quality, evidence-based and compassionate care.

About the NELFT Community Eating Disorder Service

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust Community Eating Disorder Service provides the latest evidence-based, NICE-compliant psychological interventions to clients and their families living with an eating disorder.

One of the strengths of our service is our ability to provide specialist assessment and treatment across the lifespan, from age 8 with no upper age limit.

Our multidisciplinary approach is central to the way we work. We bring together different professional perspectives to provide holistic assessment, formulation and treatment, supporting both our service users and their families.

As Psychologist and ARFID Pathway Lead, you will be instrumental in establishing and developing this exciting new service, supported by experienced senior colleagues within the core CYP CEDS team.

Your Opportunity

This is more than an opportunity to join an existing pathway.

You will help build it.

As ARFID Pathway Lead, you will:

• Lead the development of the new ARFID treatment pathway
• Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care
• Develop robust triage and assessment processes
• Ensure interventions reflect the latest evidence base
• Build strong links with the core CYP CEDS service
• Bring innovation and specialist knowledge to the development of the pathway
• Ensure the service responds effectively to the needs of children, young people and their caregivers
• Support the development of the ARFID team and contribute to a positive clinical culture
• Set and maintain high standards of clinical practice

This is an ideal role for someone who wants to combine clinical expertise, leadership and service development.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Psychologist who is passionate about providing excellent treatment to children and young people with ARFID.

You will have a strong interest in eating disorders and the specialist knowledge and skills required to work confidently with this client group.

Previous experience in eating disorders is essential.

You will be someone who:

• Has strong clinical expertise in eating disorders
• Is confident working within a multidisciplinary environment
• Can provide strong clinical leadership
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for CYP with ARFID
• Enjoys developing and improving services
• Can work creatively and innovatively
• Sets high clinical standards while supporting colleagues
• Values collaborative working with children, young people and their families

A Broad and Rewarding Clinical Role

Working within an eating disorder service provides the opportunity to develop your expertise across a wide range of complex and co-occurring presentations.

You will have the opportunity to work with presentations including:

Autism | Depression | Anxiety | Personality Disorders | Eating Disorders

We provide supervision and training to support your continued professional development and help you build on your existing specialist skills.

The post holder will operate within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of NELFT eating disorder service policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• Advanced knowledge and skills in eating disorders
• Experience of working within CYP CEDS
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for service users’ psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
• Experience of assessing and treating service users across the full range of care settings
• Leadership experience

Starting with NELFT

We want you to feel welcomed, supported and prepared from day one.

All new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks.

Your induction includes:

• Mandatory training
• Systems training
• Allocation of equipment
• Opportunities to meet the executive team and senior managers
• Drop-in sessions focused on engagement, health and wellbeing
• Key processes and support available across the Trust

The induction takes place at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period, unless they are currently part way through a probationary period or are currently a bank member of staff.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

Barking & Dagenham | Redbridge | Havering | Waltham Forest

This post attracts a 15% High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) on the basic salary, with a minimum of £4,870 and a maximum of £6,137 per annum, pro rata for part-time staff.

Why NELFT?

Joining #TeamNELFT means becoming part of a welcoming, supportive and compassionate working environment.

We are CQC rated Good and are committed to continuing our journey towards an Outstanding rating.

NELFT provides community and mental healthcare services to adults and children across North East London and Essex.

We are proud of our commitment to our people and our culture. We have:

Award-winning equality and diversity initiatives Staff health and wellbeing activities Significant investment in staff development Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status Recognition in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation Staff networks and training opportunities supporting an inclusive workplace

We believe that when our staff feel valued, supported and empowered, they can provide the highest quality care to our patients.

Ready to Make a Difference?

This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new ARFID service, provide specialist clinical leadership and make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families.

If you are an experienced Psychologist with eating disorder expertise and the ambition to lead, innovate and develop a service, we would love to hear from you.

Come and help us build something new. Join NELFT and help shape the future of ARFID care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current HCPC
• registration
• Evidence of
• continuous
• professional
• development

Experience

Essential

• Professional
• registration with the
• appropriate body i.e.
• HCPC

Desirable

• Post-graduate
• qualification in
• psychological therapy
• accredited by the
• British Psychological
• Society (BPS) or
• equivalent

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and energetic Psychologist or Psychotherapist looking for a rewarding role in Acute Mental Health?

We are seeking a compassionate clinician to join our dynamic service. In this supportive, fast-paced environment, you will have ample space to grow your therapeutic and systemic skills while bringing creative, evidence-based ideas to patient care. Working at the heart of our service, you will deliver high-quality psychological interventions, foster strong reflective practices for our staff, and act as a key liaison to support smooth patient transitions between services.

If you are passionate about applying psychology across individual, group, and organizational levels--and keen to develop your leadership and consultation expertise--we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Assessment & Treatment: Deliver specialist psychological assessments, individual treatments, and psychological formulations tailored to acute inpatient needs.

• Group Interventions: Facilitate evidence-based group work, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed skills groups and structured patient support sessions.

• MDT Consultation & Systemic Support: Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, offering psychological consultation, advice, and systemic insights to guide holistic care.

• Staff Support & Reflective Practice: Lead reflective practice sessions and case discussions for ward staff, helping the team process complex care environments and maintain professional well-being.

• Service Development & Innovation: Contribute to creative, evidence-based improvements in how our care is delivered, bringing new ideas to team processes and ward-based groups.

• Liaison & Service Transitions: Build strong working relationships across internal and external teams to ensure safe, seamless transitions for patients moving between services.

• Family & Carer Engagement: Provide psychological guidance and intervention formats that involve families, carers, and wider care networks where appropriate.

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

What is High Cost Area Allowance?

The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas.

As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month.

5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,346 per year and a maximum payment of £2,270 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2026/27 figures)

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Person Specification

Training, qualifications & registration

Essential

• HCPC/UKCP registered

Desirable

• Doctoral level training in psychology

Skills & Knowldege

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
• Ability to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies(Psychosis, EUPD, Biploar)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings

Desirable

• Experience of working with psychosis & EUPD
• Experience of working in an acute care setting

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Bullingdon - a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team, and work in a varied environment across primary care, mental health and substance misuse including emergency response, working on the wings, clinics, health promotion, and more! Hours: This is a full time role, an average of 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Potential shift patterns are; 0730 - 1730 / 0730 - 1930 / 1930 - 0730 (you must be prepared to work any of these shifts on rata basis). Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of up to £31,789 per annum How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

#LI-NB1

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all

Qualifications required

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Bullingdon - a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team, and work in a varied environment across primary care, mental health and substance misuse including emergency response, working on the wings, clinics, health promotion, and more! Hours: This is a full time role, an average of 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Potential shift patterns are; 0730 - 1730 / 0730 - 1930 / 1930 - 0730 (you must be prepared to work any of these shifts on rata basis). Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of up to £31,789 per annum How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

#LI-NB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Job summary

The post holder will be part of a team whose responsibility is to safely prepare, under the supervision of an Authorised Pharmacist, a wide range of complex aseptic products to a high quality and with a high level of accuracy, utilising appropriate techniques, carrying out all duties in compliance with Rules and Guidance for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and with departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs).

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change

Main duties of the job

Preparation of injectable medicines in a ready to administer form, including parenteral nutrition, cytotoxic agents, biologic agents, antibiotics, following GMP principles and SOPs.

Use of isolators, syringes, needles, etc.

Stock control and safe storage of medicines and consumables.

Assembly and checking of ingredients and consumables for products to be prepared.

Sanitisation of isolators, product ingredients and consumables.

See detailed job description for further information.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the dispensing of aseptically prepared products, usually intravenous injections or infusions, in accordance, at all times, with GMP and SOPs. Use the appropriate specialised equipment for the dispensing of aseptic products, such as isolators, syringes, needles and other consumables, and protective clothing. The use of isolators and protective clothing requires the post holder to work in a restricted environment with limited flexibility of movement for substantial periods of each day. Assist in the receipt of prescriptions, accurately and according to safe working practices. Take part in the ward visits, i.e. liaise with ward staff and pharmacists regarding patients requirements. Prepare and assemble supplies of aseptically prepared injectable products for delivery to wards and departments. Prepare and set up aseptic products, e.g. total amounts of antibiotics required for the day can be set up, given identity numbers, documents and labels making sure that each tray is correct. Enter and prepare clean rooms, making sure that all required tests are carried out on a daily basis, and report any problems to Chief / Senior Technician, Aseptic Services. Assist in the provision of a high quality aseptic pharmaceutical dispensing service to all users of the service including the complex compounding of aseptic products including parenteral nutrition (PN), cytotoxic chemotherapy, special delivery systems, clinical trials medicines, intrathecal injections, Centralised Intravenous Additive service (CIVAs) items, and any other special aseptically manipulated products that may be required. Ensure that all volumes and additives are correct. Assist in monitoring and rotation of stock within the Aseptic Dispensing Unit (ADU), with particular reference to expiry date checks, availability etc. Check and order stock of sundries and record batch numbers on delivery. Comply with Quality Control (QC) monitoring, preparing plates/swabs for clean rooms, labelling and filling in documentation, and ensuring samples of products are sent for sterility testing to QC as per the schedule. Ensure that sufficient stocks of clean room protective clothing are available at all times. Clean down isolators once all the work has been carried out, following the clean down procedures. Label aseptically prepared products, then heat seal and prepare products for final check by a pharmacist. Ensure that ingredients and consumables are assembled, disinfected and transferred into and through the ADU appropriately, which involves frequent exposure to strong smells such as generated by alcohol 70% sprays. Monitor and record fridge temperatures throughout the ADU using the Everyware logger system. Receive and check drug deliveries ensuring their safe storage i.e. cytotoxic drugs / fridge items. Co-operate in the provision of necessary staffing within the ADU. Assist in the completion and filing of department documents. Use keyboard skills necessary for accurate labelling and data entry or storage of data on computer systems, e.g. charging of drug issues on CMM Pharmacy Computer System. Co-operate with senior pharmacy managers in the overall provision of an efficient and cost-effective pharmacy service. Assist in carrying out annual internal audit. Assist other members of the department in performing their duties. Participate in the provision of clinical trial data. Participate as necessary in on-call, weekend, evening and Bank Holiday rotas in response to the changing needs of the service. Provide cover in the dispensary as necessary, e.g. working on reception, booking in, answering telephone, taking in prescriptions, returning stock to shelves and bagging up for porters. Provide cover in Pharmacy Stores as necessary, e.g. picking stock. Comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust. Maintain current knowledge and keep abreast of relevant developments. Assist in the development of new processes and working arrangements as necessary. Utilise a high degree of concentration, physical skill and accuracy, with a narrow margin for error, required when carrying out manipulations. Work independently using judgmental skills and consulting a pharmacy technician or a pharmacist when required. Assist with the induction of rotational staff to the ADU, making them aware of correct SOPs and assisting in training. In accordance with the requirements of the Research Governance Framework, comply with all reporting requirements, systems and duties of action put in place by the Trust to deliver research governance.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Demonstrates 'We are Kind'
• Demonstrates 'We are Open'
• Demonstrates 'We are Inclusive'

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed and passed a full NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification

Desirable

• Undertaken primary level training for aseptic personnel (Principles of Aseptic Preparation and Good Manufacturing Practice)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post
• Knowledge of 'GMP' requirements in aseptic services
• Significant previous experience in Hospital Pharmacy
• Experience of working with computer systems

Desirable

• Experience in Aseptic Services
• Knowledge of stock control systems and rotation experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to manage own workload in order to meet service requirements
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

Other

Essential

• Ability to participate in the departmental rota for late, weekend and Bank Holiday working

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

HMP Fosse Way opened in May 2023. Its state of the art design and facilities offer a secure environment to provide skills and qualifications to the men, enabling them to secure meaningful employment on release with the aim of reducing reoffending rates

HMP Fosse Way is a busy male prison with a capacity for up to 1900 inmates. The site offers free parking and an on site gym. We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to support the wider healthcare team.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum

Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week The service runs over a 24 hour period. Working 3 shifts per week however on 8th week you will do 4 shifts to make 37.5 hours per week. 1 in 3 weekends. 0700 - 2000 / 1 in 3 weekends. No routine night shifts but may need to cover at times when asked.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

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Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Colleagues working at HMP Fosse Way have the added benefits of free parking, free lunches and a free gym membership
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all

Qualifications required

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• Experience within a healthcare assistant role, ideally within a hospital, community or prison environment
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

HMP Fosse Way opened in May 2023. Its state of the art design and facilities offer a secure environment to provide skills and qualifications to the men, enabling them to secure meaningful employment on release with the aim of reducing reoffending rates

HMP Fosse Way is a busy male prison with a capacity for up to 1900 inmates. The site offers free parking and an on site gym. We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to support the wider healthcare team.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum

Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week The service runs over a 24 hour period. Working 3 shifts per week however on 8th week you will do 4 shifts to make 37.5 hours per week. 1 in 3 weekends. 0700 - 2000 / 1 in 3 weekends. No routine night shifts but may need to cover at times when asked.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

#LI-NB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a category B prison located in Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a busy male prison with a capacity for 690 inmates. We are recruiting for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to support the wider healthcare and substance misuse team with brief interventions on risks and harm minimisation following instances of illicit use on wings, Naloxone Education for those not engaging with the service and other substance misuse duties. You will need prior substance misuse experience for this role.

Hours

37.5 hours per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 0800 - 1600

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £31,789 per annum per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

#LI-NB1

Main duties of the job

As a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Support Substance Use Nurses in daily clinics
• NHS Health Checks, Bloods, Urine Drug Screens, POCTS
• Completing patient paperwork to record on the National Drug Tracking Monitoring Systems (NDTMS)
• Attend and document daily handovers
• Provide outstanding evidence-based case to our patients living with Drug and Alcohol addictions seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• You will contribute to and implement care packages, assist with health promotion and wellbeing events.
• Acting as 2nd Signature when needed
• Giving/collecting SMART (recovery groups)feedback forms and supporting to collect patients for SMART
• Seeing patients after court returns to confirm any future court dates
• Willingness to learn SMART recovery to facilitate groups when needed

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all

Qualifications required

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• Experience or knowledge of Substance Misuse.
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a category B prison located in Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a busy male prison with a capacity for 690 inmates. We are recruiting for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to support the wider healthcare and substance misuse team with brief interventions on risks and harm minimisation following instances of illicit use on wings, Naloxone Education for those not engaging with the service and other substance misuse duties. You will need prior substance misuse experience for this role.

Hours

37.5 hours per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 0800 - 1600

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £31,789 per annum per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

#LI-NB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

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Desirable

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Job summary

Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health

Band 6 Fixed Term 6 Months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health.

PPHS was introduced as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and Maternity Transformation Programme, with a national requirement for every Local Maternity System (LMS) to create a Perinatal Pelvic Health Service.

Interview date to be confirmed

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Providespecialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning.

• Manage patients with complex presentations, adjusting and developing treatment programmes accordingly.

• Work autonomously to deliver evidence-based physiotherapy within PPHS pathways (e.g., MSK, community rehab, rapid response, long-term condition management).

• Contribute to early intervention, prevention, and self-management programmes in line with PPHS goals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences and joint clinics to ensure coordinated care.

• Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HCPC and local policies

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Clinical Duties

• Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, including detailed history, physical examination, outcome measures, and risk assessments.
• Manage a complex, diverse clinical caseload independently, prioritising appropriately and modifying management as needed.
• Formulate and deliver individualised evidence-based treatment plans, using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Provide specialist interventions such as:
  • Manual therapy
  • Exercise rehabilitation
  • Self-management planning
  • Falls prevention strategies
  • Long-term condition management
  • Respiratory physiotherapy (if part of local PPHS scope)
  • Behaviour change and lifestyle advice
• Participate in and lead multidisciplinary team (MDT) work, contributing to integrated care plans and joint reviews.
• Support early identification of deterioration and contribute to acute-avoidance pathways where applicable.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is completed to HCPC, CSP, and Trust standards.

2. Planned & Preventative Health Service (PPHS) Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy that aligns with PPHS principles of:
  • Early intervention
  • Preventing functional decline
  • Supporting independence
  • Reducing hospital admissions
  • Empowering self-management
• Provide group-based and 1:1 rehabilitation programmes where needed (e.g., falls, strength & balance, prehabilitation).
• Work collaboratively with other PPHS professionals to streamline referral pathways and enhance patient flow.
• Contribute to health promotion strategies such as physical activity, pain management education, and lifestyle modification.
• Participate in outreach programmes including home visits, community clinics, and virtual consultations.

3. Leadership & Team Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support for Band 5 physiotherapists, students, assistants and other junior staff.
• Assist in the induction and training of new staff members.
• Lead or support in-service training sessions, case discussions and CPD events.
• Act as a role model for professional behaviour, high clinical standards, and compassionate practice.

4. Service Development & Quality Improvement

• Contribute to audit, research, outcome measurement, and development of clinical guidelines.
• Identify and implement service improvement initiatives, supporting PPHS efficiency and accessibility.
• Participate in service evaluation, feedback processes, and innovation to enhance patient experience.
• Assist with data collection, performance reporting, and maintaining quality standards required by the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Clinical Educators Certificate
• Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting.
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations.
• Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
• Experience of line managing team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
• Evidence of effective working within an MDT
• Experience of service development
• Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
• Demonstrates continuous professional development

Desirable

• Audit and research in a clinical area

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
• Have a flexible approach to working with good time management

Desirable

• Mentorship skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to various hospital locations

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

This post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months until March 2028 due to funding.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The Gwent Parent Infant Mental Health Service are looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to work within the Early Years Service and primarily develop links with Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS) and Adult Mental Health. Working alongside Health Visiting, and other community settings, providing consultation, supervision, advice, training, support and information about parent-infant mental health, as well as providing the clinical governance to staff working with families with low level mental health, supporting escalation where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver an effective, comprehensive and highly specialised assessment and therapeutic service to vulnerable parents of infants up to the age of 2 and where appropriate to the parents and infants together. They will prove a range of liaison activities which promote and support parent-infant mental health and early intervention. The post holder will also be expected to provide support and consultation to staff working with children and families (up to age 7 years) as part of the Early Years service.

The postholder will hold a small clinical caseload supporting families.

The post holder will ensure the provision of evidence based therapeutic intervention and support for parents with infants and children up to the age of 7, and provide expertise and specialist therapeutic advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to families' treatment/support plans. Other professionals may seek post-holder's opinion in areas of specialty.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Knowledge of infant mental health, including knowledge of child development and attachment theory
• A range of clinical therapeutic skills appropriate to the task. Skilled in the use of assessment and interventions in this specialist area of work

Desirable

• Experience working professionally with pregnant women, babies, toddlers and
• Experience of teaching and training

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to contribute to reflective supervision within the team as in other settings
• Abilities required to perform effectively in the role, e.g. - Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used

Desirable

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively about highly complex issues through reports

Additional information

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).

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and well-motivated individual to join our existing Pharmacy team.

The successful candidate will rotate between Pharmacy stores and Whiston and St Helens Hospital dispensaries, and participate in our evening, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Your duties will include receiving prescription from patients and Hospital staff, booking in orders as well assembling stock medicines for distribution to wards and departments.

A strong attention to detail is essential, as is an ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment with other members of the Pharmacy team.

Good communication skills and a willingness to learn is important.

Candidates ideally should possess NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service skills or a GPhC recognised equivalent qualification, However training can be provided.A good standard of education (to GCSE level) would be advantageous.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards.
• To assist in the receipt of prescriptions.
• To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines.
• To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software.
• To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments.
• To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records.
• To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis.
• To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens.
• To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes.
• To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician.
• Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions.
• To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust.
• To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas.
• To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

409-8249447

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards.
• To assist in the receipt of prescriptions.
• To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines.
• To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software.
• To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments.
• To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records.
• To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis.
• To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens.
• To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes.
• To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician.
• Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions.
• To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust.
• To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his / her control comply with the Health and Safety at work act, COSHH Regulations, Display Screen Equipment Regulations, Data Protection Act and other appropriate legislation during daily activities.
• To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas.
• To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.

• To assist with basic counselling of outpatients in accordance with pharmacy procedures and under the supervision of a pharmacist or Pharmacy technician.
• To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or basic technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, patients and the public, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary.
• To liaise with various members of the Pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients.
• To ensure safety of drugs awaiting collection by nursing staff and other responsible persons
• To participate in individual performance review and continuing education programmes in order to maintain and improve standards of service.
• To maintain continuing professional development.

• To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the Pharmacy JAC computer system for all duties requiring its use e.g. Ordering and stock control.
• To assist in the completion and filing of departmental documents.
• To record any information and assist in the compilation of any data necessary.
• To act as a role model and assist in the training and induction of other members of the technical staff.

• To undertake and achieve the NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills qualification in accordance with GPhC guidance.

Job description Job responsibilities To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards. To assist in the receipt of prescriptions. To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines. To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software. To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments. To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records. To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis. To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens. To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes. To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician. Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions. To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust. To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his / her control comply with the Health and Safety at work act, COSHH Regulations, Display Screen Equipment Regulations, Data Protection Act and other appropriate legislation during daily activities. To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas. To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service. To assist with basic counselling of outpatients in accordance with pharmacy procedures and under the supervision of a pharmacist or Pharmacy technician. To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or basic technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, patients and the public, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary. To liaise with various members of the Pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients. To ensure safety of drugs awaiting collection by nursing staff and other responsible persons To participate in individual performance review and continuing education programmes in order to maintain and improve standards of service. To maintain continuing professional development. To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the Pharmacy JAC computer system for all duties requiring its use e.g. Ordering and stock control. To assist in the completion and filing of departmental documents. To record any information and assist in the compilation of any data necessary. To act as a role model and assist in the training and induction of other members of the technical staff. To undertake and achieve the NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills qualification in accordance with GPhC guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills - or GPhC recognised equivalent, or must be willing to undertake qualification and complete within 18 months of commencing employment

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Computer systems

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Hospital pharmacy
• Experience in using the CMM (JAC) Pharmacy system

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills oAbility to talk to patients, staff and other Health care professionals. oAbility to express items clearly, both face to face and using telephones
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail
• Good administration skills including record keeping
• Understand importance and context of role
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
• Ability to work under pressure
• Works well as part of a team
• Presents a professional image / appearance
• Supportive of colleagues of all grades
• Good physical fitness for duties including manual handling, (items up to approx 15kg) standing and walking
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites
• Able to participate in the evening and weekend rotas

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills - or GPhC recognised equivalent, or must be willing to undertake qualification and complete within 18 months of commencing employment Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with Computer systems Desirable Experience of working in a Hospital pharmacy Experience in using the CMM (JAC) Pharmacy system Skills Essential Good communication skills oAbility to talk to patients, staff and other Health care professionals. oAbility to express items clearly, both face to face and using telephones Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail Good administration skills including record keeping Understand importance and context of role Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others Ability to work under pressure Works well as part of a team Presents a professional image / appearance Supportive of colleagues of all grades Good physical fitness for duties including manual handling, (items up to approx 15kg) standing and walking Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise Other Essential Ability to travel between sites Able to participate in the evening and weekend rotas

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 6 months from start date to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

In this role, you'll provide person-centred therapeutic support to older people experiencing mental health difficulties across community settings, care homes, and memory assessment services.

You'll carry out specialist assessments, reviews, and interventions for people with complex needs, including dementia, cognitive impairment, and other mental health conditions, making sure care is effective, evidence-based, and as least restrictive as possible.

You'll work flexibly across services--supporting patients, carers, and staff while also getting involved in service development and quality improvement.

You'll also help plan and oversee care for patients in both primary and secondary care, including those living in the community and in care homes.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role involve working closely with older people and their families to provide compassionate, person-centred support, including having sensitive conversations around diagnosis and care needs in a reassuring and respectful way.

You'll carry out specialist mental health assessments, including memory and functional assessments, and manage a varied caseload across community and care home settings. You'll deliver practical, evidence-based care for people with dementia and other mental health conditions, including care planning and regular review.

You'll support timely diagnosis, manage risk, and respond appropriately to crises. Working as part of a wider team, you'll collaborate with GPs, OTs, psychologists and social care colleagues to ensure care is coordinated and effective.

Alongside maintaining your professional standards and ongoing development, you'll support junior staff and contribute to a positive team culture. You'll also be involved in service improvement, sharing knowledge, and helping to develop high-quality dementia care.

The role includes working within key legal frameworks, ensuring safe practice, safeguarding, accurate record-keeping, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Functional Mental Health Concerns
• Knowledge of Dementia Types
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Health Measures
• Knowledge of Medications used in our practice

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Qualified for 1 year at least having completed preceptorship program

Experience

Desirable

• Experience within Older Adult Mental Health

Transport

Desirable

• Ability to be able to travel to different locations in the borough

Additional information

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).

Job summary

We currently have an amazing opportunity for anyone experienced in providing support to people who experience mental health issues or emotional distress to get involved in the development of a brand-new service.

At the start of employment, successful candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive training package during the daytime. The service will be operational 24/7 and so successful candidates will be required to work a full shift rotation on completion of the training period.

If you have experience of supporting people, whether that be face to face or over the telephone, and you have a passion for improving and shaping services, we would really like to hear from you.

Please note that the selection process for these roles will include an assessment of competence in managing a difficult phone call.

Main duties of the job

This post is a key role within the 24/7 Mental Health 111 service and will be the first point of contact for people who may require urgent mental health support.

• Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners provide effective mental health support to people calling the service who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. This may include triage and risk assessments, and brief psychosocial interventions.
• Working via telephone and video calls, Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners will provide effective emotional support for people through the use of compassionate conversations and, when appropriate, encourage and guide effective self-management of emotional distress.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners will be able to recognise when a person requires more support than is possible to be delivered over the phone.
• Post holders will work with people from different cultural backgrounds and of all ages and should be committed to culturally competent practice and aware of issues relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.

As this role will be evaluated to understand whether it needs to adapt, successful candidates will also be required to engage in regular reviews, e.g., completing questionnaires, giving feedback, in addition to their usual supervision.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of CPD in relevant field
• Awareness of social determinants of mental health & wellbeing
• An understanding of common mental health and neurodevelopment conditions
• Good understand of barriers that people with mental health issues face
• Understanding of the issues affecting people from BAME community and those with protected characteristics
• Good understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination

Desirable

• Understanding of the services that are available to support people in mental health crisis
• Understanding of the need to use evidence-based psychosocial interventions

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing mental health or wellbeing support to people
• Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
• Experience of prioritising tasks within a busy and pressured environment
• Experience of utilising evidenced based psychosocial interventions
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, and/or collaboratively with other organisations/agencies

Desirable

• Experience of providing mental health and wellbeing support to people in mental health crisis or experiencing emotional distress
• Experience of providing telephone assessment/support
• Experience working in a service where agreed targets are in place, demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Evidence of working in the local community
• Experience of working in NHS Primary Care Services/mental health settings/ care homes/ in-patient services

Aptitude/Abilities

Essential

• Able to adapt skills to working remotely (i.e. via telephone/video calls)
• To be reflective and self-aware whilst working with people
• To work well within a team and foster good working relationships
• To develop positive therapeutic relationships with people experiencing mental health issues
• Strong and adaptable communication skills to suit varying environments and situations (written and verbal)
• Ability to think laterally and prioritise effectively
• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• High level of analytical and judgement skills
• Assertiveness skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Competent assessment and/or support skills
• Excellent telephone and IT skills
• Ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
• Ability to recognise own wellbeing needs and utilise skills to ensure wellbeing needs are met

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of outcome measures and their use in clinical audit
• Ability to work effectively with interpreters
• Knowledge of different mental health models and research/evident based treatment
• Competent in assessment of risk
• Ability to work independently within the boundaries of clinical supervision
• Ability to appropriately challenge and resolve conflict

Other

Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation
• Ability to use supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• Have a flexible approach with working hours to cover a 24/7 shift pattern

Values

Essential

• Proactive and innovative approach to work
• Willingness to support others and show empathy to their situation
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate good time management and prioritisation skills
• Committed and adaptable with a professional approach to work

Additional information

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).

Job summary

Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Band 3/4 (development post)

We require a part-time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our School Age Complex Needs pathway.

This 22.5 hours per week post is based in Ipswich special schools and the surrounding area, with some work in homes or alternative provision.

Appointment is at Band 4 for applicants with previous employment as an NHS SaLTA, or Band 3 for those with relevant experience who will be supported to complete SaLTA competencies.

Working under the supervision of Speech and Language Therapists, you will also work independently with children and young people with complex needs in one-to-one and small-group sessions.

You will liaise with teaching staff, parents/carers and health and education colleagues, supporting communication outcomes within EHCPs.

Key skills include good communication, organisation, patience, creativity, positivity, ability to follow guidance and ask for support, and confidence using Microsoft packages/electronic records.

Experience with complex needs, Makaton, symbols, TalkPads, Intensive Interaction or Attention Autism is welcomed; training and supervision are provided.

Ability to travel during the working day is essential.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver therapy packages to children and young people with complex communication needs, including behavioural challenges, under the guidance and support of Speech and Language Therapists.

• Be able to work independently as well as with colleagues
• Be able to work effectively and flexibly with a variety of people, across settings to achieve best outcomes
• Communicate therapy outcomes / next steps to relevant therapy partners and the therapy supervisor.

• Organise therapy sessions by timetabling sessions with therapy partners

• Offer support to the wider team as required e.g. by making resources for therapy sessions, programming Talkpads and other technology, supporting organisation of toys and resources and supporting delivery/booking of therapy groups, gathering information, and assisting with home visits.
• Be comfortable managing competing demands.

• Use our computer systems (Systm One) to record clinical notes, daily.

• Use Microsoft packages, Outlook, Word, Teams etc to keep in touch with service users and colleagues, participate in training and to communicate within the team

• Support delivery of training packages to parents/carers and educational staff (both face to face and virtually).
• Safeguard students, support other staff to do so
• Support teamwork & best practice within the school and across the pathway
• Attend/participate in team meetings

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £31,157 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8303623-I

Job locations

St Helens House

571 Foxhall Road

Ipswich

IP3 8LX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description for more information

The primary purpose of this role is to deliver speech, language and communication therapy programmes, devisedby speech and language therapists, to individual or groups of children and young people (CYP).Supporting and training others (educational staff, parents/carers and less experienced colleagues) is a key component of this SLTA role.This community-based role involves working mainly in special school settings but may include visits to specialist units (SSUs), nurseries or homes, according to service need.The client group comprises of children with varied communication difficulties, children with Special Educational Needs and complex presentations.Therapy is typically delivered face to face but may also be via digital methods (e.g. via Microsoft Teams).

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description for more information The primary purpose of this role is to deliver speech, language and communication therapy programmes, devisedby speech and language therapists, to individual or groups of children and young people (CYP).Supporting and training others (educational staff, parents/carers and less experienced colleagues) is a key component of this SLTA role.This community-based role involves working mainly in special school settings but may include visits to specialist units (SSUs), nurseries or homes, according to service need.The client group comprises of children with varied communication difficulties, children with Special Educational Needs and complex presentations.Therapy is typically delivered face to face but may also be via digital methods (e.g. via Microsoft Teams).

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Good general education including 5 GCSEs including Maths & English

Desirable

• NNEB training
• Other qualification in related area e.g. child development studies, language, or psychology

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with children of preschool or school age
• Interest & awareness of children's language development
• Aware of the importance of safeguarding children
• Knowledge of the role of a speech and language therapist

Desirable

• Experience of working with parent/carers
• Experience of CYP with special or complex needs
• Knowledge of some aspects and types of speech language and communication difficulties
• Experience of NHS record keeping such as S1 or equivalent

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to write concise and accurate notes.
• Good interpersonal skills including observation, listening, tact and empathy.
• Ability to be flexible, creative and use initiative.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• To work independently as well as under instruction
• Computer literate *able to use MS packages (Word, Outlook)
• Ability to keep client confidentiality.

Desirable

• Use of universal child assessments or scales such as WellComm
• Good negotiation skills
• Able to share sensitive and complex information with families and professionals.
• Able to discuss analyse and reflect on observations.
• Able to use MS Teams & Excel

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise care
• Flexible approach to working duties
• Ability to travel to rural locations

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Good general education including 5 GCSEs including Maths & English Desirable NNEB training Other qualification in related area e.g. child development studies, language, or psychology Experience & Knowledge Essential Experience of working with children of preschool or school age Interest & awareness of children's language development Aware of the importance of safeguarding children Knowledge of the role of a speech and language therapist Desirable Experience of working with parent/carers Experience of CYP with special or complex needs Knowledge of some aspects and types of speech language and communication difficulties Experience of NHS record keeping such as S1 or equivalent Skills & Abilities Essential Good communication skills Able to write concise and accurate notes. Good interpersonal skills including observation, listening, tact and empathy. Ability to be flexible, creative and use initiative. Able to work as part of a team. To work independently as well as under instruction Computer literate *able to use MS packages (Word, Outlook) Ability to keep client confidentiality. Desirable Use of universal child assessments or scales such as WellComm Good negotiation skills Able to share sensitive and complex information with families and professionals. Able to discuss analyse and reflect on observations. Able to use MS Teams & Excel Personal Qualities Essential Ability to prioritise care Flexible approach to working duties Ability to travel to rural locations

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.

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Helens House

571 Foxhall Road

Ipswich

IP3 8LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Helens House

571 Foxhall Road

Ipswich

IP3 8LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Firsway Health Centre is seeking an experienced and highly organised Administration Manager to lead our busy administrative team. This is a key role responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, delivering excellent patient service, and supporting clinical staff. Working pattern Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in healthcare or office management, and a proactive, problem-solving approach. You will oversee administrative processes, manage staff, and help drive efficiency across the practice.

Join a friendly, patient-focused team and play a vital role in supporting high-quality care within the community.

Interviews to be held early November 2026.

Main duties of the job

As Administration Manager, you will play a key role within the management team, attending meetings, supporting preparation, and taking minutes where required. You will lead and manage the administrative team, overseeing recruitment, training, performance, and staff rotas, while remaining accessible for day-to-day support, including IT queries.

You will manage all administrative workflows, including referrals, emails, medical records, registrations, recalls, screening, and coding, ensuring performance targets are met. The role involves driving improvements to processes, enhancing efficiency, and increasing uptake in screening and recall programmes.

You will coordinate administrative recalls (e.g. safeguarding, proxy access, bloods), support trainee placements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and act as the main contact for trainee queries.

The role also includes compliance responsibilities such as monitoring patient attendance, supporting complaints handling, maintaining data protection standards, reporting breaches, completing required returns, and updating policies and procedures.

You will uphold high standards of customer service and contribute to the smooth and effective running of the practice.

About us

We are a partnership of 4 with a further 13 Salaried GPs, a nursing team of 5, an experienced Medicines Management Team and a practice support team of patient co-ordinators, administrators and a strong management team. We are research active and are also a training practice for undergraduate medical students, foundation year 2 doctors and GP registrars. In addition, we offer placements for other clinicians in training including student nurses and physicians associates.

Despite being a large practice, we all know and care about each other and work well as a team. We have a strong patient focus and offer a supportive work environment.

We have a "Good" CQC rating in 2016 and a high QOF achievement

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties

Admin Team Manager

Taking an active role as a member of the management team including attendance at each meeting and assisting with meeting preparation and taking notes as required

Attending all meetings as required including the Management Meeting and Clinical Meeting and taking notes of meetings as required

Leading and managing a team of staff including involvement in recruitment, selection, training, performance monitoring, appraisal and disciplinary procedures and producing weekly staffing rotas

Being accessible to all staff for day to day queries including IT queries and taking ownership/organisation resolution as required

Undertaking and managing the workflow within the administration office including: Scanning, Referrals, Emails, Medical records including private, Subject Access Requests and third party requests, Recall System, All screening and immunisations requests, Administration Tasks, Coding, Summarising, Registration and De-registration process and ensuring the team is working within agreed key performance indicators.

Proactively implement innovative changes to existing administrative processes to streamline workflows and enhance overall efficiency and productivity.

Enhance screening processes within the administrative team by identifying process gaps and implementing improvements to increase overall uptake and achieve data performance indicators.

Lead and coordinate administrative recall searches, including Transgender recall, Safeguarding registers, Proxy Access monitoring, and Blood recall to ensure compliance and management of follow-up actions.

Provide support and act as the lead manager for the rota, addressing rota queries and making management decisions as required.

Assist the Rota Co-ordinator for all Trainee placements, future mapping, trainee timetables and rotas to ensure compliance with guidance set by the deanery and Universities.

Communicate any changes in practice. Work closely alongside the Rota coordinator, Room administrator, GP trainers and external Educations organisations to ensure the smooth planning of trainee placements.

Leadership: Act as the main key contact for all trainee placements. Resolve any ongoing trainee queries.

Compliance

Monitoring patient attendance and ensuring operation of practice policy in relation to missed appointments. Monitor patient attendance and proactively review and improve existing policies relating to missed appointments, ensuring appropriate follow-up.

Assist with patient complaints, investigating and responding appropriately ensuring compliance with the NHS standard

Assist submitting the annual Complaints Return for the practice and providing an annual summary for consideration by the Management Team

To have responsibility for data protection issues across the Practice with the support of the Practices Data Protection Officer including reporting any Data Breaches.

Assist to maintain and submit the Data Security Protection Toolkit return on behalf of the Practice

To produce new policies and procedures related to changes in the Practice and ensuring they are kept up to date at all times

Operating within, maintaining and improving Firsways high expectations of excellent customer service

Lead and support the PPG (Patient Participation Group) for the GP practice, working collaboratively with patients and practice staff to strengthen patient engagement, improve communication, and support service development.

Any other duties deemed commensurate with the job grade

Key competencies

Leadership and Team Management

Ability to lead, motivate, and develop the administrative team to ensure high performance and effective service delivery. This includes managing recruitment, training, staff supervision, performance monitoring, rota coordination, and supporting staff with day-to-day operational queries.

Operational and Workflow Management

Strong capability to organise and oversee administrative workflows to ensure efficient daily operations. This includes managing processes such as referrals, medical records, patient registrations, subject access requests, recalls, coding, and administrative tasks while ensuring agreed performance targets are met.

Strategic Process Improvement

Ability to identify inefficiencies within administrative systems and implement improvements to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and support organisational performance targets, including improving screening uptake and recall management.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with staff, clinicians, management teams, trainees, external organisations, and patients. This includes communicating operational changes, responding to queries, and supporting collaborative working across departments.

Meeting Coordination and Administrative Governance

Competence in supporting management structures through meeting preparation, attendance, minute taking, and documentation of key decisions and actions for management and clinical meetings.

Compliance and Regulatory Awareness

Strong understanding of healthcare governance requirements and the ability to ensure administrative practices comply with organisational policies and regulatory frameworks such as National Health Service standards, UK General Data Protection Regulation, and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.

Data Protection and Information Governance

Ability to manage sensitive patient information responsibly, oversee subject access requests, support data protection processes, and ensure compliance with confidentiality and data governance requirements.

Patient Service and Complaint Handling

Commitment to delivering high standards of patient service by supporting complaints effectively, supporting investigations, monitoring missed appointments, and ensuring policies are implemented to improve patient engagement.

Planning and Resource Coordination

Ability to coordinate staffing rotas, trainee placements, and administrative resources to ensure operational continuity and compliance with external training organisations and placement requirements.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Ability to address operational challenges proactively, respond to staff queries, resolve administrative issues efficiently, and make informed decisions that support service delivery.

Attention to Detail and Record Management

High level of accuracy in managing documentation, policies, patient records, and administrative data to maintain compliance, data quality, and organisational standards.

Organisation and Time Management

Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and responsibilities while maintaining high standards of professionalism and efficiency.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A-levels or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree in Business Management or equivalent Any other relevant qualification such as ILM, CMI etc

Experience

Essential

• NHS administration skills /experience Experience with systems: EMIS web/E-referral System (ERS) Experience of working with the general public Experience of dealing with complaints from customers/patients Some leadership experience (worked in and managed a team) Driving or delivering change within a business HR Experience to include: Appraisal meetings Disciplinary/ Grievance hearings Performance Management Sickness Management Staff training Staff Development Planning Strong IT Skills including the ability to write and complete reporting. Understanding of how to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Delegations Skills Prioritisation and Planning Problem solving and analytical skill Ability and skill to lead and motivate a team, creating a positive environment. Proven Leadership skill Excellent communications skills across all forms of media to include: Telephone Email In person Personable and Approachable Uses own initiative Self-Motivated and able to work with minimal direction Ability to work effectively under pressure Sensitive and empathetic Hardworking and Reliable Resourceful with the ability to think outside the box Ability to work flexibly including weekends/ evenings when necessary Willingness to undertake assessment and complete further training or qualifications

Desirable

• Degree in Business Management or equivalent Any other relevant qualification such as ILM, CMI etc Experience working in a healthcare setting/GP practice Experience of working in Primary Care Health and Safety Management to include: Risk assessments Accident Reporting GDPR Docman Accurx Health Tech-1 Full UK Driving license and own transport Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Responsible for assisting the Radiopharmacy Production Manager, Quality System Manager and the Head of Radiopharmacy in the provision and development of Radiopharmacy Services within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

• Performs and coordinates technical duties to ensure smooth running of the Radiopharmacy Unit ensuring supply of radiopharmaceuticals for patients at Cambridge University Hospitals and other hospitals requesting the service.
• Participates in the maintenance of the Radiopharmacy documentation system for the facility, equipment and environment.
• Undertakes training of students, trainees, and other junior staff including Assistant Technical Officer in the Radiopharmacy Unit.
• Undertakes the highly specialised quality control systems for the manufactured radiopharmaceuticals in close cooperation with the Radiopharmacy Production Manager.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Radiopharmacy Technologist to work within our Radiopharmacy unit. You will, therefore, join a friendly, forward looking and dedicated Radiopharmacy team.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 14th October 2026

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services
• BTEC Professional Diploma in Aseptic Services or equivalent Or Relevant Scientific Degree
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council or Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists

Desirable

• Relevant Postgraduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in GMP aseptic preparation of pharmaceutical/radiopharmaceutical products
• Proven ability to dispense/or manufacture aseptic pharmaceutical/radiopharmaceutical products accurately without making errors
• Pharmaceutical environmental/equipment/product monitoring experience

Desirable

• Experience in Radiopharmacy GMP aseptic preparation
• Licensed aseptic manufacturing activities
• Dispensing and large scale manufacturing
• Experience in gathering data for pharmaceutical quality audit
• Experience in training junior staff within aseptic services
• Good range of aseptic dispensing/manufacturing experience (CIVAS, TPN, Cytotoxics)
• Evidence of some staff management
• Previous involvement in staff training
• Knowledge of radiation protection legislation and national standards: IRR99, IR(ME)R 2000, RSA93/ISO 9001, Transport of Dangerous Goods 1999

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of principles of aseptic manufacture and quality control
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice and its application
• Evidence of day-to-day operational management skills

Desirable

• Basic radiopharmaceutical chemistry

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed manipulative skills to ensure accuracy, speed and precision skills to be able to perform radiopharmaceutical manufacture, quality control and radiolabelling of autologous blood products
• Must be able to communicate verbally with different levels of staff and customers
• Good written communication skills
• Able to liaise with customers effectively
• Able to negotiate with customers regarding their requirements in light of service capacity issues
• Able to communicate sensitively with customers in the event of problems with supply and subsequent risk of cancelling patient appointments
• Must be able to receive and understand complex information such as calculation of radioactivity required on different days, and subsequent assessment of purchase options which would fill requirements
• Ability to manoeuvre heavy and bulky objects e.g. generators which weigh over 20kg, lead containers
• Ability to use initiative and work independently, quick learner with a proactive approach
• Logical thought processes
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to coordinate work flows
• Able to plan own workload according to departmental priorities
• Able to check work of others
• Act as a role model for aseptic technique when training all new staff
• Understanding of Radiation Protection principles and practice
• Ability to make numerical calculations with speed and accuracy

Desirable

• Ability to start work early mornings/unsocial hours
• Transcribe data accurately
• Write and review documents
• IT and Q-Pulse systems

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Awareness of the needs of confidentiality

Additional information

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).

Job summary

To work as a member of FOLS in providing Occupational Therapy (OT) in a variety of community settings, including the service user's own home, and offer in-reach support to Clifton House Forensic wards pre-discharge to the community.

To establish and work within a clear OT pathway; facilitating screening assessment, needs analysis/prioritisation, treatment planning and facilitating interventions.

To be responsible for the assessment and planning of occupational and vocational interventions across the FOLS caseload; assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of interventions/care.

To work compassionately and collaboratively with service users to achieve identified goals, promoting social inclusion, independence and well-being.

To promote OT values and interventions in the MDT and with service users.

To take a professional lead for the overall provision and development of high-quality OT provision within FOLS.

To promote a positive image of OT and the wider Trust.

To establish and maintain good working relationships with other community teams/agencies.

To carry continuing responsibility for the setting and monitoring of standards of care in line with Clinical Governance requirements.

To actively participate in clinical supervision.

Main duties of the job

Communication & Relationships

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), communicating effectively with service users, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies.

Attend and contribute to team, clinical and MDT meetings.

Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication to engage service users with varying cognitive and communication needs.

Clinical Practice

Manage workload and prioritise competing demands effectively.

To participate in the initial assessment of service users referred to the team

Decision Making & Team working

Use professional judgement and clinical reasoning to inform assessment, intervention and treatment decisions.

Work autonomously within professional competence and agreed risk management plans.

Physical & Practical Requirements

Use electronic patient record systems and other IT systems effectively.

Travel between Trust sites, service users' homes and community settings.

Service Development, Quality & Research

Contribute and commit to service development, evaluation, audit and quality improvement activities.

Support the development of OT offer and pathway within the team.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain HCPC registration and comply with the Code of Professional Conduct.

Participate in supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development (CPD).

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant core professional qualification that is essential for the post - BSc/Dip/MSc OT. HCPC registration.
• Evidence of post qualification training or on-going development.
• Evidence of training to support students in practice (SLIP/APPLE) or willingness to complete.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as a member of the MDT and has a positive approach to team working.
• Ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with service users, carers, family and other professionals.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill, knowledge and experience.
• Experience of working with mental health.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and policy.
• Good understanding of other services required to input into service users plans of care.

Values

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to work within a dynamic, innovative, and friendly team within Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust's Community Response Division, as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.

You will be expected to be part of the weekend rota to cover service need.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our busy, pro-active, integrated services based within our |Community Response Directorate.

The role will involve completing comprehensive assessments for patients with a wide variety of both physical and mental health conditions as well as complex social issues, implementing treatment plans and collaborative working with MDTs. You will be expected to liaise and refer into wider health, social care and voluntary agencies, when appropriate, to ensure best possible outcomes are achieved for patients, their Carers and families.

You need to have a good understanding of risk management and moving and handling. Excellent communication skills and an ability to prioritise a large caseload of complex patients are essential. You will need good time management skills. This post would suit an Occupational Therapist wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. The post holder will be expected to contribute to service improvement initiatives and actively participate in continuous professional development activities. There will be the opportunity for supervision and to attend in-service training and professional development.

About us

Please see the job description and personal specification for application requirements. Applicants are requested to provide the required information outlined in these documents in their application to demonstrate their suitability for the post

Job description

Job responsibilities

Current HCPC registration with the relevant, therapy qualification is essential to this post. Travel is an essential part of this role and therefore access to a car for work purposes is essential. Appointment to the post will be subject to successful interview, references, DBS clearance and Occupational Health checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications and professional training

Essential

• Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as an Occupational Therapist

Experience and knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
• Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical governance agenda

Sills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage own time and determine priorities
• Highly developed organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to unpredictable caseloads
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Ability to manage, supervise and motivate staff.

Personal qualities

Essential

• Punctuality
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Ability to empathise with others
• Flexibility to work over 7 days

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

The Care Coordinator provides a patient-centered coordination service, supporting patients to access appropriate health, wellbeing, social and community services. The role involves working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams to identify patient needs, coordinate appropriate support, improve engagement with healthcare and contribute to reducing health inequalities.

The role combines care coordination, patient support, health promotion, community engagement, patient education, outreach, administration, and service development.

A key aspect of the role is identifying gaps in patient support and developing innovative initiatives, educational activities and community-based opportunities that respond to identified health needs and encourage patients to become more engaged in managing their health and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

1. Works within the primary care team, contributing to leadership of service evaluation and research to promote quality improvement activity.

2. Works with the Practices Patient Participation Group to support communication with the wider patient community.

3. Collaborates with other members of the team, patients and their carers when managing and coordinating care.

4. Uses healthcare technologies to optimise service delivery, patients access, and continuity of care

About us

Havering Marshalls PCN consists of four GP practices in Romford, totaling approximately 50,000 patients

North Street Medical Care, Romford

The New Medical Centre, Heath Park

Western Road Medical Centre, Romford

St. Edwards Medical Centre, Romford

Through the Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) the PCN has expanded traditional GP services by employing individuals to undertake various roles in order to provide more proactive, personalised and integrated care for patients registered at the four practices. Our ARRS team consists of Care Coordinators, Physiotherapists, Dietitian, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Social Prescribers, as well as our leadership team which includes two Clinical Directors, PCN Manager, and Digitial & Transformation Lead.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Care Coordinator responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Support our network of four GP practices in achieving clinical quality and population health management targets, such as chronic disease management, mental health care, long-term condition reviews, and preventative screening programs. This includes coordinating patient follow-up appointments, providing information and guidance by telephone, and distributing relevant health resources, all via our clinical health records system: EMIS.

2.Plan, organise and facilitate educational group sessions for targeted patient populations, helping to improve health literacy, encourage self-management, and promote proactive wellbeing. Topics include weight management, menopause, men's health and wellbeing, and pre-diabetes.

3.Build and maintain strong relationships with social care providers, community organisations, voluntary sector partners, and local services to strengthen neighbourhood healthcare initiatives and support the delivery of patient wellbeing events.

Conduct proactive telephone assessments with frequent healthcare service users and individuals absent from work due to illness or disability, identifying barriers to recovery and connecting patients with appropriate health, wellbeing, and community support services.

4.Support the delivery of COVID-19 vaccination and Point of Care Testing programmes through stock and inventory management, including receiving deliveries, maintaining accurate records, and assisting practice managers with operational requirements.

5.Provide reception and administrative support, including welcoming and checking in patients attending ARRS services such as Physiotherapy, Dietician, Social Prescribing, and Clinical Pharmacy. Respond to patient enquiries and coordinate follow-up appointments to ensure a positive patient experience and continuity of care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must have some experience of working in general practice.
• Must have experience of either working in social care or acute community care
• Experience or understanding of co-ordinating an MDT in a health or social care setting
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A-C in English & Maths

Job summary

Are you a recently Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Dunnock View in Clacton on Sea and give your career the best start. Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and will enjoy hands-on experience, receiving guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward. Under supervision, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes. You will create individual rapports with service users to empower recovery. A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations

Main duties of the job

Join Dunnock View in Clacton on Sea as an Occupational Therapist, where you will embark on a rewarding career. You will be part of a dedicated team providing treatment for individuals affected by mental health disorders. Working in an environment emphasizing teamwork, you will enjoy hands-on experience with guidance from experienced professionals. Your responsibilities include planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes, creating individual rapports with service users, and supporting recovery. Comprehensive training opportunities will support your career advancement.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health services with a network of over 80 services across England and Wales. With a workforce of over 8,000 employees, Elysium Healthcare offers a supportive environment for career growth and development. As part of Ramsay Health Care, they have a global presence across 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare focuses on delivering high-quality care and supports its staff through comprehensive benefits and training opportunities, encouraging professional and personal growth.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1559988255

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Clacton-on-Sea

CO16 0BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a recently Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Dunnock View in Clacton on Sea and give your career the best start.

Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders.

You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and will enjoy hands-on experience, receiving guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training oppqortunities to move your career forward.

Under supervision, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes. You will create individual rapports with service users to empower recovery.

A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations

As an Occupational Therapist you will be:

• Providing comprehensive OT assessments.
• Under supervision, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes.
• Under supervision, identifying and actioning referrals both in-house, including support staff, and to external agencies
• Supporting the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols at St Mary's Hospital.
• Ensuring that contemporaneous, written and electronic records and activity data are maintained following professional and services standards.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• A UK HCPC registration or applied for
• Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups
• Effective written/verbal communication skills

Where you will be working:

Address: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX

Be part of the team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders.

A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of up to £42,000 depending on experience
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you a recently Occupational Therapist looking to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Dunnock View in Clacton on Sea and give your career the best start. Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and will enjoy hands-on experience, receiving guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training oppqortunities to move your career forward. Under supervision, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes. You will create individual rapports with service users to empower recovery. A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations As an Occupational Therapist you will be: Providing comprehensive OT assessments. Under supervision, planning and reviewing OT treatment programmes. Under supervision, identifying and actioning referrals both in-house, including support staff, and to external agencies Supporting the planning, evaluation, and audit of practices, clinical pathways and protocols at St Mary's Hospital. Ensuring that contemporaneous, written and electronic records and activity data are maintained following professional and services standards. To be successful in this role, you'll need: A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy A UK HCPC registration or applied for Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups Effective written/verbal communication skills Where you will be working: Address: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX Be part of the team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of up to £42,000 depending on experience The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About us: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, A UK HCPC registration or applied for, Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, A UK HCPC registration or applied for, Evidence of ability to research, plan, implement and evaluate a project for specific groups

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Clacton-on-Sea

CO16 0BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Clacton-on-Sea

CO16 0BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future. With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team on a part time basis for 22.5 hours at Aderyn which has a strong emphasis on teamwork and offer a high quality step down service for men with enduring mental health conditions sets a sector-leading example of clear care pathways for service users with a focus on recovery. As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future. You report to the Safeguarding Lead, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achi

Main duties of the job

As a Social Worker, you will work part-time alongside a multidisciplinary team at Aderyn, a service dedicated to men with enduring mental health conditions. You'll manage complex caseloads, handle assessments, and facilitate group activities. Reporting to the Safeguarding Lead, your role includes conducting investigations and liaising with authorities. You will help create plans for service users' futures, benefiting from career development opportunities. Key responsibilities include safeguarding referrals, educating staff, completing care reassessments, and participating in supervision. Your contributions will aid individuals in leading more independent and fulfilling lives.

About us

Elysium Healthcare operates across England and Wales, employing over 8,000 staff. The organization prioritizes high-quality care through a network of over 80 services that includes Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity with over 86,000 employees worldwide. They are committed to inclusive recruitment and follow rigorous processes to ensure the safety and welfare of all service users. Elysium provides opportunities for professional growth, supported by a comprehensive benefits package. They are dedicated to helping their staff achieve career and personal goals.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1559988256

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Nr Pontypool

NP4 0AH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future.

With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team on a part time basis for 22.5 hours at Aderyn which has a strong emphasis on teamwork and offer a high quality step down service for men with enduring mental health conditions sets a sector-leading example of clear care pathways for service users with a focus on recovery.

As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future.

You report to the Safeguarding Lead, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

A career at Elysium is one that you can take pride in, knowing that you will be instrumental in helping people to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As a Social Worker you will be:

• Referrals to LADO and Local Authority in line with safeguarding and assessments
• Educating Hospital staff about relevant safeguarding matters.
• Completing a full annual social care reassessment within the CPA format
• Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy services and associated support services
• Participating in 1:1 supervision

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Social Work degree
• Registered with Social Work England or applied for
• Experience within similar environment
• Experience with working with vulnerable adults

Where you will be working:

Location: Penperlleni, Nr Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales NP4 0AH

You will be working at Aderyn, a high quality step down service for men with enduring mental health conditions sets a sector-leading example of clear care pathways for service user with a focus on recovery. As well as a 17 bed rehabilitation unit there is also a 2 bed open rehabilitation cottage.

The unit is situated in a picturesque part of Wales with good transport links. You will working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide service users with opportunities to improve their independence and prepare for an independent life in the community. Individual and collaborative therapeutic timetables are developed for each patient and individual psychological therapies are offered.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual salary of up to £41,020 FTE Annual Salary Pro Rata £24,612
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future. With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team on a part time basis for 22.5 hours at Aderyn which has a strong emphasis on teamwork and offer a high quality step down service for men with enduring mental health conditions sets a sector-leading example of clear care pathways for service users with a focus on recovery. As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future. You report to the Safeguarding Lead, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. A career at Elysium is one that you can take pride in, knowing that you will be instrumental in helping people to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Social Worker you will be: Referrals to LADO and Local Authority in line with safeguarding and assessments Educating Hospital staff about relevant safeguarding matters. Completing a full annual social care reassessment within the CPA format Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy services and associated support services Participating in 1:1 supervision To be successful in this role, you'll need: A Social Work degree Registered with Social Work England or applied for Experience within similar environment Experience with working with vulnerable adults Where you will be working: Location: Penperlleni, Nr Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales NP4 0AH You will be working at Aderyn, a high quality step down service for men with enduring mental health conditions sets a sector-leading example of clear care pathways for service user with a focus on recovery. As well as a 17 bed rehabilitation unit there is also a 2 bed open rehabilitation cottage. The unit is situated in a picturesque part of Wales with good transport links. You will working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide service users with opportunities to improve their independence and prepare for an independent life in the community. Individual and collaborative therapeutic timetables are developed for each patient and individual psychological therapies are offered. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual salary of up to £41,020 FTE Annual Salary Pro Rata £24,612 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you'll need a Social Work degree and must be registered with Social Work England or have applied for it. Experience within a similar environment and with vulnerable adults is also required.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be successful in this role, you'll need a Social Work degree and must be registered with Social Work England or have applied for it. Experience within a similar environment and with vulnerable adults is also required.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Nr Pontypool

NP4 0AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Nr Pontypool

NP4 0AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking to build or further develop your career in a highly specialist environment with complex and rewarding cases? Join Badby Park for 22.5 hours per week as a Speech and Language Therapist, where you'll manage a diverse caseload and deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents with complex communication, tracheostomy and dysphagia needs. Whether you are a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist seeking a supportive environment to start your career, or an experienced clinician looking to further develop your specialist expertise, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team. You'll benefit from structured supervision, ongoing professional development and the chance to work with a highly complex neurological caseload, helping individuals achieve the best possible outcomes. In this role, you will take responsibility for your own caseload, with the level of autonomy and support tailored to your experience. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to assess, diag

Main duties of the job

This role is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to work 22.5 hours per week at Badby Park, where therapists manage a diverse and complex caseload surrounding communication, tracheostomy, and dysphagia needs. The role is suited for both newcomers and experienced therapists seeking personal and professional development. You will work autonomously, supported appropriately based on experience, closely collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Daily responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing issues while providing compassionate support to patients and their families. Additional duties involve tracheostomy care and creating safe swallowing programs, assuring effective nutrition and care in collaboration with various healthcare teams. Over time, involvement in training, service development, and supervision of Assistants will also form part of the role as required. Elysium Healthcare guarantees comprehensive employee benefits, including competitive salary packages and maximum career growth potential.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, employing over 8,000 individuals, provides diverse care services across England and Wales, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, and Autism care via a local network of over 80 services. The company offers excellent opportunities for career growth, supported by a larger global network under Ramsay Health Care, which has a presence in 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium prioritizes staff well-being and professional development through a comprehensive set of benefits designed to support their workforce in balancing personal and professional goals. Elysium follows a safer recruitment process and is actively committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment as a Disability Confident employer. All team members share a responsibility in promoting and ensuring safe and quality care for their service users.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1559988257

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Daventry

NN11 4NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking to build or further develop your career in a highly specialist environment with complex and rewarding cases? Join Badby Park for 22.5 hours per week as a Speech and Language Therapist, where you'll manage a diverse caseload and deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents with complex communication, tracheostomy and dysphagia needs.

Whether you are a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist seeking a supportive environment to start your career, or an experienced clinician looking to further develop your specialist expertise, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team. You'll benefit from structured supervision, ongoing professional development and the chance to work with a highly complex neurological caseload, helping individuals achieve the best possible outcomes.

In this role, you will take responsibility for your own caseload, with the level of autonomy and support tailored to your experience. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing difficulties, including tracheostomy communication and dysphagia management, using both formal assessment tools and advanced clinical reasoning to support effective treatment planning.

You will work closely with residents, families and carers, providing clear and compassionate guidance around complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties. A key part of the role includes supporting tracheostomy care and weaning, as well as coordinating safe swallowing programmes in collaboration with nursing teams, kitchen staff and dietitians to ensure appropriate nutrition and care.

As your experience develops, you will have opportunities to contribute to training, education and service development across the wider team. Experienced clinicians will also support and supervise Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, contribute to annual appraisals and help develop the knowledge and skills of colleagues across the service. (These responsibilities will be supported and phased appropriately for newly qualified therapists.)

Other responsibilities:

• To have personal, professional and legal responsibility for own highly specialist caseload of residents, working as an autonomous practitioner, seeking support when needed.
• To select, use and interpret accurately the appropriate specialist tracheostomy communication and or swallowing assessments for own caseload. Assessment can include formal assessments (i.e. published assessments) and informal assessments e.g. own assessments, accurate perceptual analysis of residents’ speech together with transcription, detailed language analysis.
• To assess and differently diagnose tracheostomy, communication and swallowing difficulties arising from a variety of different complex conditions and to understand how diagnosis affects prognoses and thereby contribute to a medical diagnosis.
• To contribute actively to multidisciplinary teams and provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy input.
• To attend and contribute to relevant clinical and management meetings
• To work closely with residents, carers and families giving appropriate explanations of complex communication, tracheostomy, voice and/or swallowing difficulties.
• Ensure safeguarding of vulnerbale adults & children
• To work closely with kitchen staff, nursing staff and dietician regarding residents on swallowing programmes (with and without feeding tubes in situ) to ensure adequate nutritional intake and appropriate consistency of food.
• To demonstrate empathy with residents, carers, families and colleagues ensuring that effective communication is achieved.
• To assess the need for and, teach residents and carers in the safe and effective use of application of low – and high-tech communication aids.
• To teach therapy assistants and carers relevant swallowing or communication programmes for individual residents.
• To lead the therapeutic group activities that relate to communication.
• To persuade, motivate, negotiate and problem solve with residents, colleagues in the department, MDT and other professionals.
• To work with the Psychology team regarding complex capacity issues relating to residents with communication difficulties.
• To document correctly all relevant information, including care plans and care records.
• To refer to and action any therapy programmes from, the Assistive Technology Team working closely with OT.
• To lead on tracheostomy weaning, liaising with and referring to, ENT as appropriate.
• To provide written reports as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• HCPC registration
• Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia
• Experience of working with families
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development

Where you will be working:

Location: Badby Road West, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4NH

You will be working at Badby Park, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries.

You will work alongside side the multidisciplinary and clinical teams to deliver truly person-centred services where each individual is at the heart of everything. The service has extensive facilities to cater for specific needs for people over 18 years old, who have complex neurological care and rehabilitation requirements

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Competitive Annual Salary
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking to build or further develop your career in a highly specialist environment with complex and rewarding cases? Join Badby Park for 22.5 hours per week as a Speech and Language Therapist, where you'll manage a diverse caseload and deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents with complex communication, tracheostomy and dysphagia needs. Whether you are a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist seeking a supportive environment to start your career, or an experienced clinician looking to further develop your specialist expertise, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team. You'll benefit from structured supervision, ongoing professional development and the chance to work with a highly complex neurological caseload, helping individuals achieve the best possible outcomes. In this role, you will take responsibility for your own caseload, with the level of autonomy and support tailored to your experience. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing difficulties, including tracheostomy communication and dysphagia management, using both formal assessment tools and advanced clinical reasoning to support effective treatment planning. You will work closely with residents, families and carers, providing clear and compassionate guidance around complex communication, voice and swallowing difficulties. A key part of the role includes supporting tracheostomy care and weaning, as well as coordinating safe swallowing programmes in collaboration with nursing teams, kitchen staff and dietitians to ensure appropriate nutrition and care. As your experience develops, you will have opportunities to contribute to training, education and service development across the wider team. Experienced clinicians will also support and supervise Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, contribute to annual appraisals and help develop the knowledge and skills of colleagues across the service. (These responsibilities will be supported and phased appropriately for newly qualified therapists.) Other responsibilities: To have personal, professional and legal responsibility for own highly specialist caseload of residents, working as an autonomous practitioner, seeking support when needed. To select, use and interpret accurately the appropriate specialist tracheostomy communication and or swallowing assessments for own caseload. Assessment can include formal assessments (i.e. published assessments) and informal assessments e.g. own assessments, accurate perceptual analysis of residents’ speech together with transcription, detailed language analysis. To assess and differently diagnose tracheostomy, communication and swallowing difficulties arising from a variety of different complex conditions and to understand how diagnosis affects prognoses and thereby contribute to a medical diagnosis. To contribute actively to multidisciplinary teams and provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy input. To attend and contribute to relevant clinical and management meetings To work closely with residents, carers and families giving appropriate explanations of complex communication, tracheostomy, voice and/or swallowing difficulties. Ensure safeguarding of vulnerbale adults & children To work closely with kitchen staff, nursing staff and dietician regarding residents on swallowing programmes (with and without feeding tubes in situ) to ensure adequate nutritional intake and appropriate consistency of food. To demonstrate empathy with residents, carers, families and colleagues ensuring that effective communication is achieved. To assess the need for and, teach residents and carers in the safe and effective use of application of low – and high-tech communication aids. To teach therapy assistants and carers relevant swallowing or communication programmes for individual residents. To lead the therapeutic group activities that relate to communication. To persuade, motivate, negotiate and problem solve with residents, colleagues in the department, MDT and other professionals. To work with the Psychology team regarding complex capacity issues relating to residents with communication difficulties. To document correctly all relevant information, including care plans and care records. To refer to and action any therapy programmes from, the Assistive Technology Team working closely with OT. To lead on tracheostomy weaning, liaising with and referring to, ENT as appropriate. To provide written reports as required. To be successful in this role, you will have: HCPC registration Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia Experience of working with families Evidence of continuing Professional Development Where you will be working: Location: Badby Road West, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4NH You will be working at Badby Park, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries. You will work alongside side the multidisciplinary and clinical teams to deliver truly person-centred services where each individual is at the heart of everything. The service has extensive facilities to cater for specific needs for people over 18 years old, who have complex neurological care and rehabilitation requirements What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Competitive Annual Salary The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration, experience with caseload management involving dysphagia assessment and treatment, experience with family interactions, evidence of continued professional development.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration, experience with caseload management involving dysphagia assessment and treatment, experience with family interactions, evidence of continued professional development.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Daventry

NN11 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Daventry

NN11 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping and developing Occupational Therapy services that empower people to achieve greater independence and meaningful recovery? Join Potters Bar Clinic as a Specialist Occupational Therapist and play a pivotal role in leading Occupational Therapy provision across our Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) and Adult Services. In this rewarding leadership role, you will manage and develop the Occupational Therapy Service, using evidence-based and person-centred approaches to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions that help service users build confidence, develop essential life skills and achieve greater independence. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will ensure high-quality therapeutic support that promotes recovery, rehabilitation and positive outcomes. You will lead the delivery of individual and group interventions, oversee comprehensive assessments and treatment plans, and ensure that Occupational Therapy services are responsive to the evolving needs of service users. As a senior member of the therapy team, you will provide...

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Occupational Therapist role at Potters Bar Clinic involves leading the Occupational Therapy service across CYPMHS and Adult Services. This leadership position requires managing and developing the service using evidence-based, person-centred approaches to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions that promote independence. Responsibilities include delivering individual and group interventions, overseeing assessments, and adapting services to meet evolving user needs. The role includes supervision, leadership, and fostering a culture of excellence within the therapy team. Collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues ensures high-quality therapeutic support. Candidates should hold a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, and HCPC registration, with at least three years of relevant experience.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, employs over 8,000 people and operates more than 80 services across England and Wales, providing mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, children, and educational services. The organisation values the care of its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including career development, wellbeing support, and financial benefits. Elysium follows safer recruitment practices and is Disability Confident. It emphasizes individual responsibility to safeguard service users' welfare. Part of a global network, Ramsay Health Care operates across 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people worldwide.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1559988258

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Potters Bar

EN6 2SE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping and developing Occupational Therapy services that empower people to achieve greater independence and meaningful recovery? Join Potters Bar Clinic as a Specialist Occupational Therapist and play a pivotal role in leading Occupational Therapy provision across our Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) and Adult Services.

In this rewarding leadership role, you will manage and develop the Occupational Therapy Service, using evidence-based and person-centred approaches to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions that help service users build confidence, develop essential life skills and achieve greater independence. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will ensure high-quality therapeutic support that promotes recovery, rehabilitation and positive outcomes.

You will lead the delivery of individual and group interventions, oversee comprehensive assessments and treatment plans, and ensure that Occupational Therapy services are responsive to the evolving needs of service users. As a senior member of the therapy team, you will provide leadership, supervision and support to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and students, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development.

Working under the strategic direction of the Therapy Lead, you will contribute to the ongoing development of therapy services, helping to shape innovative programmes that support living skills, education, leisure and rehabilitation. You will also play a key role in care coordination for young people within the service, maintaining strong relationships with service users, families, carers and external stakeholders throughout the recovery journey.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• The post holder will hold a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy together with full Royal College of Occupational Therapist membership and active HCPC registration.
• The role holder will require at least 3 years’ experience including at least 1 years’ experience of working within the specialised area i.e. CAMHS services Mental Health/PD services
• Possess confidence and competence in assessing patients with a variety of psychometrics and risk assessment tools.
• Be able to work therapeutically, engaging patients in developing insight and coping skills to manage their complex needs, both clinical and sensory based needs.
• Have good communication skills, both written and oral and is able to pitch complex information to different audiences.
• Have a sound, up to date awareness of legislation and its implications for the profession and working with the mentally disordered client group.
• Able to proactively resolve problems and challenges within the service in a positive and constructive manner.
• Be able to supervise and where appropriate line manage staff in the service.
• Be able to operate within professional boundaries and in line with the RCOT / HCPC Code of Conduct at all times.

Where you will be working:

Location: 190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2SE

Join the team at Potters Bar Clinic providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders in an established 24-hour care environment. The CYPMHS Tier 4 Low Secure services are for young people aged 13–18.

Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual salary of up to £45,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you ready to take the lead in shaping and developing Occupational Therapy services that empower people to achieve greater independence and meaningful recovery? Join Potters Bar Clinic as a Specialist Occupational Therapist and play a pivotal role in leading Occupational Therapy provision across our Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) and Adult Services. In this rewarding leadership role, you will manage and develop the Occupational Therapy Service, using evidence-based and person-centred approaches to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions that help service users build confidence, develop essential life skills and achieve greater independence. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will ensure high-quality therapeutic support that promotes recovery, rehabilitation and positive outcomes. You will lead the delivery of individual and group interventions, oversee comprehensive assessments and treatment plans, and ensure that Occupational Therapy services are responsive to the evolving needs of service users. As a senior member of the therapy team, you will provide leadership, supervision and support to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and students, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development. Working under the strategic direction of the Therapy Lead, you will contribute to the ongoing development of therapy services, helping to shape innovative programmes that support living skills, education, leisure and rehabilitation. You will also play a key role in care coordination for young people within the service, maintaining strong relationships with service users, families, carers and external stakeholders throughout the recovery journey. To be successful in this role, you will need: The post holder will hold a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy together with full Royal College of Occupational Therapist membership and active HCPC registration. The role holder will require at least 3 years’ experience including at least 1 years’ experience of working within the specialised area i.e. CAMHS services Mental Health/PD services Possess confidence and competence in assessing patients with a variety of psychometrics and risk assessment tools. Be able to work therapeutically, engaging patients in developing insight and coping skills to manage their complex needs, both clinical and sensory based needs. Have good communication skills, both written and oral and is able to pitch complex information to different audiences. Have a sound, up to date awareness of legislation and its implications for the profession and working with the mentally disordered client group. Able to proactively resolve problems and challenges within the service in a positive and constructive manner. Be able to supervise and where appropriate line manage staff in the service. Be able to operate within professional boundaries and in line with the RCOT / HCPC Code of Conduct at all times. Where you will be working: Location: 190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2SE Join the team at Potters Bar Clinic providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders in an established 24-hour care environment. The CYPMHS Tier 4 Low Secure services are for young people aged 13–18. Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual salary of up to £45,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About us: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, active HCPC registration.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, active HCPC registration.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Potters Bar

EN6 2SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Potters Bar

EN6 2SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)