Job summary

An experienced scrub Theatre practitioner for a multiple speciality Day Surgery Unit.Join our dedicated Theatre team at Victoria Hospital Wimborne delivering exemptional elective care.

You will be working in a modern, purpose built environment alongside a close-knit team who share a commitment to excellent patient outcomes, safety and collaborative working.

You will play a vital role in ensuring smooth, safe and high quality theatre operations.

This is a part time post of 25 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

Supporting and delivering safe patient care throughout the perioperative journey.

Assisting with surgical procedures across a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, ENT, Gynaecology and General surgery.

Assisting in equipment management, stock control and ensuing compliance with Infection prevention standards.

Participating in clinical audits, data collection and driving improvements in theatre practice.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£20,699 to £25,197 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C402.25G

Job locations

Wimborne Hospital

Victoria Road

Wimborne

BH211ER

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Registered Nurse to degree/diploma level supplemented by diploma level specialist training and/or short courses, or equivalent level of experience Or Theatre Practitioner with relevant certificate of qualification for practice

Desirable

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Experience

Desirable

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role

3. Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively
• Evidence of good communication skills, both verbal and written

Business travel

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training Essential Registered Nurse to degree/diploma level supplemented by diploma level specialist training and/or short courses, or equivalent level of experience Or Theatre Practitioner with relevant certificate of qualification for practice Desirable Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act Experience Desirable Recent previous experience within a comparable role 3. Personal qualities/attributes Essential Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively Evidence of good communication skills, both verbal and written Business travel Essential Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wimborne Hospital

Victoria Road

Wimborne

BH211ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wimborne Hospital

Victoria Road

Wimborne

BH211ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Empowering young minds & changing futures.

You`re someone who cares deeply about making a differencenot just for today, but for a young person`s entire future.

You bring a blend of clinical expertise, compassion, & creativity, ready to meet children & young people where they are & help them move forward with confidence.

You`ll need to be a qualified Mental Health Practitioner, confident in using therapeutic interventions like CBT or solution-focused techniques, & experienced in working with children, young people & families, especially those facing emotional or behavioural challenges.

But it`s not just about what you know, it`s how you connect. You`re a natural collaborator, able to build trusted relationships with schools, families & multi-agency partners, & you understand the power of early support in educational settings. Safeguarding, risk management & communication come naturally to you, not as tick boxes, but as vital tools for building trust & safety.

You`re reflective, adaptable & committed to learning, with the drive to grow professionally & the values to guide others through difficult moments with hope & respect.

If you`re excited by the chance to work in an amazing supportive, forward-thinking team & to use your skills to help children & young people thrive - we`d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and skilled professional to join us as a Mental Health Practitioner. You will be passionate about improving mental health outcomes for children and young people, thrive in collaborative environments and be ready to make a real difference in educational settings.

Essential Criteria

• Hold a relevant qualification such as EMHP, CYP IAPT, Registered Social Worker or Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Experience delivering 1 to 1 therapeutic interventions with children, families and groups, including parenting programmes
• Ability to assess mental health, evaluate risk and take appropriate action
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, education settings and capacity and consent, including Gillick competence
• Experience supporting children with social, emotional or behavioural needs, including anxiety and mood disorders
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive and team focused approach

Additional qualifications such as a teaching degree or Youth Mental Health First Aid are helpful but not essential. Experience in education or healthcare settings, working with vulnerable groups and delivering group interventions would strengthen your application.

If you are an Education Mental Health Practitioner, we would also love to see an application and welcome you to be part of a growing service where you can make a lasting difference.

About us

Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.

All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.

We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)
• Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
• Enhanced sick pay
• Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
• Annual salary review

Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!

Job summary

We are looking for 2 individuals who are ready to train as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). You will undertake a funded one-year training programme while working under supervision to deliver low-intensity, evidence-based interventions to children, young people and their families in educational settings. A full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Work within a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to increase and improve emotional and mental health provision within educational settings for 5-18 year olds in Westminster and RBKCWork in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties
• Contribute to whole-school approaches and the development of individual or group clinical materials under the direction of the wider team
• Complete the KCL PG Dip in CYP-PT: Therapy (EMHP pathway), combining academic study with supervised clinical practice, assessment and outcome-focused intervention

You are:

Able to study at degree level (degree preferred but not essential) and passionate about working with children and young people Experienced of working with children, young people or their families in an educational or mental health setting Eager to deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g. CBT informed guided self help) under supervision and make a difference within our MHST Committed to developing skills in supporting mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and related difficulties

About us

With the need for mental health support at an all-time high, choice is shrinking and services are being stretched. We believe everyone deserves better. At Allkind, we offer support across the whole mental health spectrum for people of all ages, from infants to older adults. Weve been listening to our communities for over 40 years, and its clear theres no one-size-fits-all when it comes to mental health care. Were determined to make sure all kinds of people are supported through their mental health challenges, so they can live the life they deserve. Welcome to mental health support with kindness at its heart.

Job summary

Help Transform the Lives of Children, Young People and Families

Are you a passionate and experienced Family & Systemic Psychotherapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families? Come and join our specialist CAMHS Eating Disorders Service in Basingstoke.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established, multidisciplinary team providing specialist assessment and evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing eating disorders and associated mental health difficulties. The successful post holder will play a key role in delivering systemic interventions that place families at the heart of recovery and support.

As a Highly Specialist Family & Systemic Psychotherapist, you will work as a core member of the Community CAMHS Eating Disorders Service, providing a high-quality, specialist psychological therapy service to children, young people, their families and carers.

You will provide highly specialist systemic assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions for individuals and families presenting with complex emotional, psychological and mental health needs associated with eating disorders. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute specialist psychological knowledge and systemic perspectives to assessment, treatment planning and service delivery.

Main duties of the job

To carry out specialist psychological therapy assessments of clients referred to the service, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care, in order to reach a psychological formulation of the client's difficulties.

To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological therapy treatment and/or management of a client's wellbeing and mental health challenges, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.

To be responsible for implementing highly specialist psychological therapy interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family, or group.

For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please see attached job description; please review this thoroughly prior to application.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

Are you a passionate and experienced Mental Health Practitioner looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our team on a 9-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, working collaboratively with service users, carers, families and partner agencies to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes recovery, independence and wellbeing.

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will provide specialist assessments, develop and implement care and recovery plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to the needs of the service user group. You will work in partnership with individuals and their support networks to help people achieve their recovery goals and lead fulfilling lives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership skills and a commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care. You will provide specialist advice and support to colleagues, contribute to service development, and help drive continuous improvements in practice.

Main duties of the job

To provide comprehensive assessment of mental health specific to needs of service area.

To manage a caseload of children and young people with complex mental health needs and undertake case management/lead professional / CPA as needed.

To be able to communicate with and meet the needs of families and carers as appropriate to the care group and the individual client.

To have experience of and specialist knowledge on interventions to be able to lead in clinical area.

To receive management supervision from the Team Manager or equivalent.

To demonstrate excellent communication skills.

To establish professional links with other care groups and professionals.

To work with other agencies to gain the best person-centred outcomes for the individual.

To utilise specialist knowledge to provide specialist training and advice to other professionals, students, and agencies.

To manage and supervise other members of the team.

To chair meetings and provide cover for the Team Manager as needed.

To organise consultation groups and to facilitate reflective practice for staff to promote skills and development of team.

To support staff and students through preceptorship/mentorship.

To provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of the Trust's objectives and priorities.

For a full list of roles/responsibilities please see attached Job Description. Please review this thoroughly prior to application.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

We're looking for several compassionate, hardworking, curious and dedicated individuals with an interest in learning how to provide assessment and treatment or anxiety and depression disorders, and who share our Trust values of Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring.

This is a rare opportunity to train to become a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) through the apprenticeship route, paid at full time AfC Band 4 (training fees funded by apprenticeship fund and NHS).

In return we'll welcome you into our team and provide a supportive and structured working environment, and all the tools and experiences you'll need to successfully complete this training course and become an accredited NHS Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. Following completing your training you will be eligible to apply for qualified PWP roles nationally, paid at Band 5 AFC.

As part of this position you will be enrolled on an Apprentice PWP training course at the University of Exeter. This is a full time opportunity only- 2 days training will provided remotely and also face-to-face at a central London location, and 3 days placement at Hammersmith and Fulham Talking Therapies (please note that no travel to Exeter will be required).

More information on the course requirements and structure, as well as application and interview tips, can be found here: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/degreeapprenticeships/programmes/certificateinpsychologicalwellbeingpractice/

Main duties of the job

As a Trainee PWP you will work to develop a variety of skills including how to conduct an initial assessment, how to assess and manage risk concerns, and how to deliver low intensity cognitive behavioural interventions to clients via guided self-help therapy.

This work will be conducted face-to-face, by phone and video. You'll manage your own caseload of clients involving clinical and administrative duties including keeping clinical records of screening referrals using our service protocols. There will be assignments to complete as part of the apprenticeship to advance your training journey. You'll engage in clinical and reflective supervision with an experienced PWP and you'll work with a 'buddy', who is a qualified PWP, to apply learning into practice and deliver evidence-based care.

After qualifying from the PWP training course you would able to apply for a Band 5 qualified PWP roles at any other Talking Therapies service. From there you have the potential to progress to more senior band 6, 7 or 8a PWP roles, or to train as a CBT therapist to further your clinical career.

Hours of work will be 9am - 5pm four days a week and 12-8pm on one day a week. However, some flexibility with start and finish times can be considered in order to support staff who have caring or other responsibilities. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer opportunities for part time / compressed hours or remote contracts as part of this role due to the nature and regulations of the training course.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job summary

This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced assistant psychologist to join the research team working on a Wellcome funded study, AVATAR3. The successful candidate will join an existing team of clinical psychologists, research assistants, and experts by experience, to work on new developments in AVATAR therapy, a blended digital intervention for distressing voices in psychosis.

One workstream of the AVATAR3 project involves developing a version of AVATAR therapyin which automated dialogues are delivered using non-generative conversational Artificial Intelligence (AVATAR-AI) and testing the feasibility of delivery of this version by a non-specialist UK workforce. We aim to test the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical impact of AVATAR-AI, delivered by non-specialist mental health workers. The post-holder will primarily support with this workstream, but there may be opportunities for involvement in the international workstream (adapting and testing AVATAR therapy in Ethiopia and India).

We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are currently underrepresented within the psychological therapies workforce, as we recognise the value of a diverse workforce in delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose:

To support practitioner psychologists through the delivery of psychological assessment and intervention (AVATAR-AI therapy) under close supervision, as part of the AVATAR3 research project.

To provide clinical work as required by the project, under the clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

To assist in clinically relevant research administration tasks, including collection of data, where appropriate.

To work as at appropriate levels of independence, following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, and seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager as required.

About us

This project is taking place within South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, and in collaboration with the Psychological Interventions Clinic for Outpatients with Psychosis (PICUP). There are wide ranging opportunities for CPD and networking with teams and colleagues in SLAM and KCL, and there may be potential for observation opportunities or to gain experience supporting with other clinical activities within PICUP as required.

Trust values and commitments:

I promise to:

Be caring kind and polite

Be prompt and value your time

Do what I say I'm going to do

Take the time and listen to you

Be honest and direct with you

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum plus HCAs (Inner or Outer depending on the location)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

334-CLI- 8313150

Job locations

Psychological Interventions Clinic for Outpatients with Psychosis (PICUP) - AVATAR Project

Based at Henry Wellcome Building, IOPPN, Denmark Hill Campus, with travel across SLaM sites to be expected.

London

SE5 8AB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description for further information.

This post is open to applicants with a first-class or upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Experience of working with people experiencing distressing voices in the context of psychosis is highly desirable.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description for further information. This post is open to applicants with a first-class or upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Experience of working with people experiencing distressing voices in the context of psychosis is highly desirable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oA First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Knowledge

Essential

• Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
• Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of individuals experiencing distressing voices in the context of psychosis and of methods of assessment and treatment (including through observation and joint work).
• Awareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training

Experience

Essential

• Post-graduate experience of psychological engagement and relationship building with individuals experiencing (or with a history of) distressing voices in the context of psychosis, sufficient to be able to work clinically without direct supervision.
• Sufficient post-graduate experience of assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in the context of psychosis to be able to work clinically without direct supervision (this may include broader therapeutic interventions and need not include direct experience of delivering 1:1 psychological therapy).
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.
• Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits.

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health challenges.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working independently as a pre-qualified practitioner with clinical supervision.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups.
• Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional group.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures.
• Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions.
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to people who may be aroused, or hostile to the information, or have severe impediments to understanding.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oA First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Knowledge Essential Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis. Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of individuals experiencing distressing voices in the context of psychosis and of methods of assessment and treatment (including through observation and joint work). Awareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training Experience Essential Post-graduate experience of psychological engagement and relationship building with individuals experiencing (or with a history of) distressing voices in the context of psychosis, sufficient to be able to work clinically without direct supervision. Sufficient post-graduate experience of assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in the context of psychosis to be able to work clinically without direct supervision (this may include broader therapeutic interventions and need not include direct experience of delivering 1:1 psychological therapy). Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience. Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits. Desirable Lived experience of mental health challenges. Skills Essential Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working independently as a pre-qualified practitioner with clinical supervision. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups. Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional group. Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data. Abilities Essential Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures. Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions. Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to people who may be aroused, or hostile to the information, or have severe impediments to understanding.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Psychological Interventions Clinic for Outpatients with Psychosis (PICUP) - AVATAR Project

Based at Henry Wellcome Building, IOPPN, Denmark Hill Campus, with travel across SLaM sites to be expected.

London

SE5 8AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Psychological Interventions Clinic for Outpatients with Psychosis (PICUP) - AVATAR Project

Based at Henry Wellcome Building, IOPPN, Denmark Hill Campus, with travel across SLaM sites to be expected.

London

SE5 8AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a qualified or newly qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our dedicated Talking Therapies service. This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression through evidence-based, low intensity psychological interventions.

As part of our team, you will deliver high-quality care in line with NICE guidance, providing guided self-help interventions across a variety of formats including telephone, face-to-face, online and group-based treatment. You will manage a busy caseload within a fast-paced and rewarding environment, helping clients achieve positive mental health outcomes.

You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of our Talking Therapies service.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based low intensity interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
• Provide guided self-help treatments in accordance with NICE recommendations.
• Manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining excellent clinical standards.
• Deliver interventions through telephone, face-to-face, online and group formats.
• Accurately assess, support and monitor client progress and outcomes.
• Maintain clinical records and data in line with service requirements.

About us

At Mind in Bexley, we believe that everyone deserves support on their mental health journey. Whether youre facing challenges yourself or caring for someone who is, we are here to provide compassionate guidance and resources that empower you to take charge of your wellbeing.

Founded in 1986, Mind in Bexley has evolved into a cornerstone of mental health support in the London Borough of Bexley. With a comprehensive range of services, we are dedicated to fostering resilience, understanding, and hope within our community. The charity is part of a federation of 100 local Minds across the country collaborating with national Mind.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Practitioner Psychologist with a passion for perinatal care to join our specialist community perinatal mental health service in a part time (0.5 WTE) capacity.

We are dedicated to high quality, evidence-based practice. The post holder will have a proven interest in working with parents and their infants and knowledge of infant and adult mental health. Appropriate specialist clinical and professional supervision and opportunities for training and development will be made available.

They will join an experienced and friendly team of psychological therapists who provide a range of highly specialist psychological interventions for service users under the care of the Perinatal Mental Health Team. A key aspect of this role is to provide highly specialist psychological care to parents (and their infants) experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. An ability to assess and manage risk in this context is crucial and a sound understanding of working with clients presenting with complex emotional needs, the challenges presented during the perinatal period and the interventions available for that.

Main duties of the job

This post offers an opportunity to join the Perinatal Mental Health Service and be involved in service developments in line with the NHS Long Term Plan. The opening is for a Band 8a (0.5 WTE) Highly Specialist Team Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.

If appointed, you will join a passionate and experienced MDT and support the provision of our community based specialist psychology and psychotherapy services for women who are pregnant, or postnatal and are presenting with a wide range of complex and severe mental health problems, as well as systemic support for their partners/significant others. The role involves providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment as well as attending ward and community MDT meetings, triaging referrals, assessing and signposting to other services, and liaising with midwifes, obstetricians, and primary, secondary and third sector care providers.

There will be opportunities for attending specialist training and forums, providing supervision and consultation as well as developing an area of specialist interest and one's own style of working.

There will be a strong focus on supporting the continued development of a psychologically informed trauma focus of care within the service including working alongside our lead psychologist for complex needs to develop a care pathway for this client group within the perinatal service, as well as utilising research skills for audits, service evaluation, and service development.

About us

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.

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.

About our locations:

Springfield University Hospital, Tooting

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the 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.

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Clinical or Counselling Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join us in a role where you'll be valued, supported, and inspired to grow. We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join the Richmond Psychology & Psychotherapies service based in the Twickenham Integrated Recovery Hub.

If you are passionate about working towards improving services, are keen to have your voice heard and want to bring more innovation and creativity to your work, then this role would be ideal for you. If you join our team, you can make a real difference in the lives of those struggling with complex mental health challenges, providing essential support to foster recovery and well-being.

Main duties of the job

The role is dynamic and will require you to attend multidisciplinary meetings and to offer supervision, consultation, and training to clinicians within the wider MDT team.

You will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based psychological therapies for severe and enduring mental health conditions, including psychosis & bipolar, personality disorders, and complex mood, anxiety disorders & PTSD. We value innovative practices to support our service users, continually evolving to meet the needs of our community.

You will utilise your research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

Agile and flexible working:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements to help our team thrive both personally and professionally. As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible and agile working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage.

About us

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 of benefits 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.

About our locations:

Twickenham (Maddison Centre)

.Unless expressly stated in the job advert the 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.

Job summary

Wandsworth Talking Therapies is a primary care mental health and wellbeing service which aims to provide support to people living within Wandsworth or those with a Wandsworth G.P. As a service, we aim to deliver a range of evidence-based psychological interventions to people with common mental health problems within a stepped care model. Wandsworth Talking Therapies is professionally managed by a consultant Clinical Psychologist and operationally managed by a service manager. The team consists of qualified Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) who provide evidence-based psychological interventions in line with NICE guidance.

We are looking for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our successful and dynamic NHS Talking Therapies service. You will offer triage assessments and low intensity interventions to people with common mental health problems (depression and anxiety disorders). You will provide brief telephone-based triage assessments as well as NICE-supported low intensity treatments such as guided self-help and CBT-based psycho-educational courses. You will receive regular clinical supervision from either a Senior PWP or clinical/counselling psychologist/CBT therapist working within the service.

Main duties of the job

You will offer triage assessments and low intensity interventions to people with common mental health problems (depression and anxiety disorders). You will provide brief telephone-based triage assessments as well as NICE-supported low intensity treatments such as guided self-help and CBT-based psycho-educational courses. You will receive regular clinical supervision from either a Senior PWP or clinical/counselling psychologist/CBT therapist working within the service.

You will be based at our office in Tooting Broadway with opportunities to work remotely from home as well offering a combination of face to face, telephone and digital online web camera-based programmes. The service offers evening appointments, so flexible working is required.

About us

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the 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 summary

This post is an established at 8a level but we welcome applications from final year Clinical / Counselling Psychologists Trainee Clinical Psychologists, and from Psychologists with less than 18 months post qualification experience, who could progress from a Band 7 preceptorship to a Band 8a in this post. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in CBT for psychosis, trauma and DBT therapies.

We have both a permanent full-time position and a part-time fixed-term position (15 hours per week) available until 13/09/2027. The part-time role can be worked flexibly to suit your preferences and circumstances, including over 2 full days per week or spread across 3 or 4 days.

When submitting your application, please clearly indicate which role you would like to be considered for.

Main duties of the job

The role focuses on providing evidence-based psychological therapies and assessments for severe and enduring mental health conditions, including psychosis & bipolar affective disorder, personality disorder, complex mood, anxiety disorders & PTSD.

Main duties of this job is to provide a qualified clinical/counselling psychology service to clients of the service team, across all sectors of care; providing highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, nonprofessional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures; and to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

About us

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 of benefits 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.

About our locations:

Jubilee Health Centre East

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the 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.

Job summary

The Integrated Recovery Hubs provide specialist assessment, treatment, and recovery work for adults with a wide variety of severe and enduring mental health needs creating a stimulating and rewarding role for clinical psychology. The Trust has a strong commitment to the development of psychological work, and you will be part of a larger group of psychologists working in the service and will receive regular supervision from the borough psychology professional lead. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in CBT for psychosis, trauma and DBT therapies

The role focuses on providing evidence-based psychological therapies for severe and enduring mental health conditions, including psychosis & bipolar affective disorder, personality disorder, and complex mood, anxiety disorders & PTSD.

This post is an established at 8a level, but we welcome applications from final year Clinical / Counselling Psychologists Trainee Clinical Psychologists, and from Psychologists with less than 18 months post qualification experience, who could progress from a Band 7 preceptorship to a Band 8a in this post.. As a band 7 preceptorship you will be able to access dedicated CPD and encouraged to work for part of the week in a different service to widen your skills and experience.

Main duties of the job

The role focuses on providing evidence-based psychological therapies and assessments for severe and enduring mental health conditions, including psychosis & bipolar affective disorder, personality disorder, complex mood, anxiety disorders & PTSD.

To provide a qualified clinical psychology service to clients of the service team, across all sectors of care; providing highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures; and to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

The post holder will be expected to work in health and other community settings (including outpatient clinics), clients' and their relatives' homes, inpatient and other hospital settings, and any other settings in which the client is most appropriately managed.

About us

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 of benefits 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.

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the 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.

Job summary

Clinical Psychologist (Trainee Clinical Psychologist Manager) - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme, University of Liverpool

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated Clinical Psychologists to join the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme at the University of Liverpool in a trainee management role.

The programme's Trainee Clinical Psychologists are employed by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and are therefore subject to the same employment policies and procedures as all Trust staff. Working closely with the Programme's Clinical Director, post holders will provide a key link between Mersey Care and the trainee cohort, ensuring trainees receive effective managerial support throughout their doctoral training.

These posts will be employed by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and based within the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme at the University of Liverpool.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be responsible for the day-to-day management and support of Trainee Clinical Psychologists, including:

Attendance and absence management

Maternity, paternity and other leave arrangements

Processing and oversight of trainee expenses

Supporting trainees with employment-related matters

Liaison with relevant Trust services and programme staff

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Allied Health Professional who is passionate about the education and development of our future AHP workforce. The post holder will work in partnership with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), AHP leads, student placement coordinators, clinical educators and other relevant stakeholders to establish high quality, multi-professional learning environments.

The postholder will establish a sustainable, coordinated approach and deliver our commitment to expand AHP clinical placement capacity across our settings. This will include development of new models of practice education within the apprenticeship framework.

The post holder will be required to work across Trust sites.

This is a 12 months fixed term/secondmentpart-time post. Working 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

This role will positively influence and improve the quality of the learning environment by providing support, supervision, educational and professional development opportunities for all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) within the practice setting. To lead the training and development of the AHP student workforce, ensuring that the interventions and interactions that people receive from AHPs are underpinned by an up-to-date research and evidence base, focused on standards of each professional body, clinically effective and fit for the future.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

o Work with the Clinical Education team to provide support and assistance to AHP students.

o Work clinically alongside students, assisting them with putting theory into practice, e.g. role modelling/ coaching.

o Undertake placement assessments / audits in a timely manner and develop processes to respond appropriately to support safe learning environments

o Ensure sufficient AHP student placement capacity within SABP, balancing the needs of students and the needs of services effectively whilst providing sufficient high quality learning experiences, including those with special needs.

o Oversee and assist with the planning of placements for Trainees in partnership with the rest of the clinical education team.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job summary

Please only apply if you have a Psychology degree (eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS) and relevant clinical experience, ideally within physical healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Assistant Psychologist across the Centre for Active Lifestyle Management (CALM) and Macmillan Psychological Support (MaPS) services. You will support people living with chronic pain, cancer and other long-term health conditions through psychologically informed assessment, triage, psychoeducation, group programmes, research, audit and service development, while working within supportive multidisciplinary teams under the supervision of experienced Clinical Psychologists. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual with strong psychological knowledge, excellent communication skills and experience of working with people experiencing mental and/or physical health difficulties. You should be confident managing clinical information and data, value teamwork and have a genuine interest in physical health psychology and evidence-based practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain specialist experience in chronic pain and cancer services while contributing to clinical care, research, teaching, audit and service improvement. If you are passionate about improving the lives of people with long-term health conditions and developing your clinical skills within a supportive NHS environment, we would love to hear from you

Main duties of the job

About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Assistant Psychologist to work across two innovative NHS services: the Centre for Active Lifestyle Management (CALM) and Macmillan Psychological Support (MaPS). The role involves supporting people living with chronic pain, cancer and other long-term physical health conditions through psychologically informed assessment, triage, group programmes, psychoeducation, clinical administration, research, audit and service development. You will work closely within multidisciplinary teams and receive regular supervision from experienced Clinical Psychologists.

About us

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Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream

Job summary

We seek to hire an Assistant Psychologist to work in support of the ward psychologist in undertaking psychological tasks, including helping to conduct psychometric assessments, functional analyses & positive behavioural support plans. This role will also include co-planning and facilitating group psychological therapy, obtaining and reporting outcome measures, including Goals-Based Outcomes, and maintaining databases to facilitate clinical and service evaluation. The post holder will also participate in service audit and research activities.

Main duties of the job

On the unit you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with them to provide psychological assessment and interventions for adolescents who present with a range of severe and complex mental health problems such as eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, psychotic and affective disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions.

About us

Career Progression pathways and development opportunities:We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. For this role, we offer opportunities to prepare for future training in clinical psychology, alongside opportunities to pursue relevant research interests. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development for example in DBT and other relevant therapeutic approaches.

Flexible working:

As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will mostly be expected to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 9 to 5, but most staff are requested to work later (also starting later) one per week but this can be negotiated.

About Us:You would be joining a committed and highly experienced multi-disciplinary team, with a focus on continuing service improvement and supporting the young people to reach their potential. There is a strong emphasis on supporting the parents and carers and close liaison with the community teams working with each young person. There is also a school on site, which offers opportunities for close collaboration.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs (outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8311975

Job locations

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Rd

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the ward psychologist in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service within the PICU inpatient CAMHS Unit.

To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of the ward psychologist.

To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

See full job description for more details.

Job description Job responsibilities To assist the ward psychologist in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service within the PICU inpatient CAMHS Unit. To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of the ward psychologist. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. See full job description for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oA Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• A Masters degree in a psychologically related area.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working with children and or adolescent in a CAMHS setting
• oExperience of working within an inpatient environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a CAMHS PICU environment

Skills

Essential

• oWell-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, information to clients, families and colleagues.
• oWell-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.
• oAbility to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive/violent behaviour.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oA Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Desirable A Masters degree in a psychologically related area. Experience Essential oExperience of working with children and or adolescent in a CAMHS setting oExperience of working within an inpatient environment Desirable Experience of working in a CAMHS PICU environment Skills Essential oWell-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, information to clients, families and colleagues. oWell-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data. oAbility to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive/violent behaviour.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Rd

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Rd

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join our committed and friendly team of clinicians. You will be providing Step 3 diagnostic assessments and evidence-based CBT treatment on an individual and group basis to clients aged 18 and over presenting with depression and anxiety disorders. You may also be involved in the clinical supervision of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Low Intensity Trainees and High Intensity Trainees, for which training will be provided. There will be opportunities to develop areas of interest such as working with long term health conditions, working with clients with learning disabilities, working with perinatal clients, by contributing to project groups or taking a Champion role. The five IAPT services in SWLSTG Trust work closely together to develop care pathways and share expertise.

High-quality supervision and CPD are a priority for the team. You will receive regular weekly individual clinical supervision from one of our band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologists or CBT Therapists working within the service. You will also have the opportunity to attend a monthly clinical training session facilitated by lead clinicians from across the SWLSTG Trust and to attend quarterly CBT training workshops led by highly respected clinicians in their field, for example, we have previously welcomed Andrew Beck, Anke Ehlers and Martina Mueller.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist psychology service for anxiety and depression to patients referred to NHS Sutton Talking Therapies (WTT). This will include the provision of specialist psychological assessment and therapy within one or more psychological therapy models specified by the NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression Manual.

To provide advice and consultation on patients' psychological care to other members of the STT team and to other non-professional carers. This includes supervision of other colleagues including trainee High Intensity Therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, as well as trainees from other professional groups as appropriate.

The post holder will be expected to operate within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's operational policy and guidelines. The service operates from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday. The post holder will be required to work flexible hours in line with this. This can be negotiated via the trust's flexible working scheme.

About us

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the 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 of benefits 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 summary

*We are offering a £5000 welcome bonus to the successful candidate*

Come and join one of the UKs largest largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

At Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in York, we provide specialist rehabilitation for adults with a range of complex neurological conditions in a supportive, person-centred environment. We are now looking for an exceptional Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist to join our multidisciplinary team on a part-time basis (15 hours per week).

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist to provide expert clinical leadership within our specialist neurorehabilitation service. You will play a pivotal role in delivering highly specialist neuropsychological assessment and intervention, influencing rehabilitation pathways, supporting service development, and contributing to the ongoing clinical excellence of our multidisciplinary team.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job summary

You will work as an assistant psychologist within a neuropsychology team within a Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service (CNRS). As well as clinical psychologists in stroke, brain injury and functional seizures and a consultant neuropsychologist, you will be supported by a wider MDT including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists and therapy assistant practitioners.

The purpose of this service is to provide comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation for people who have had strokes, brain injuries, and other neurological conditions.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of an Health Board wide, integrated multi-professional team providing early supported discharge and community neuro-rehabilitation to people with neurological conditions.

You will be expected to engage in individual / joint clinical work with colleagues from the CNRS clinical psychology service or other disciplines under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. This will include the organisation and delivery of clinical group work. The locations of clinical work will include, patient's own homes, hospital and outpatient sites, on-line, and in groups.

This post is fixed term until end of March 2027.

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

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 summary

This role is offered on a fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months. The hours are full-time, 37.5 hours per week but 30 hours would be considered.

*Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment*

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated community practitioner to join our well established Perinatal Mental Health Team.

Applications are welcomed from Mental Health Nurses and Social Workers.

The Gloucestershire Perinatal Community Mental Health Team currently provides mental health support and services for women and their families during pregnancy and up to 2 years after birth.

The successful post holder will be an integral part of the service providing specialist assessment, support and treatment for women and their families in the perinatal period and will be a vital link to a wide range of services that support women and their families with mental health issues.

The team prioritises women with serious and complex mental health needs including those who have experienced serious mental health episodes in the past and are currently well. We also provide specialist consultation, training and advice to a range of mental health, maternity and primary health services.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a registered clinician with a special interest in improving care for women and their families. Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be provided.

All applicants must have excellent clinical skills and a good level of post registration experience, proven ability to complete comprehensive mental state examinations, thoroughly assess risk, and document and communicate these clearly and concisely.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

We are seeking a passionate and committed clinical or counselling psychologist to join our Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) in Ealing. MINT is a multidisciplinary service providing holistic support and treatment to adults presenting with a range of mental health difficulties within a stepped-care framework. We have an established psychology team which is well integrated and highly valued in the service.

This post is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic early-career psychologist looking to develop and consolidate specialist clinical skills in working with complex needs, trauma and personality disorder diagnoses.

In addition to working 1-1 with clients, a significant part of this post involves embedding and developing psychological principles and thinking within the work of the whole MDT. Therefore, we require a candidate who thrives in a team environment and is passionate about dissemination of psychological thinking, consultation and leadership.

In order to continue to deliver excellent care and treatment to our service users, we are also seeking someone who is passionate about DBT and enjoys working with clients who struggle to regulate their emotions, behaviours and relationships

Main duties of the job

You will provide highly specialist assessments and treatment for individuals with complex mental health conditions, both 1-1 and in groups.

The role will include working with people from varied cultural backgrounds, including those seeking asylum, using interpreters when necessary. A passion for creating and enabling equality of access to services for all and an understanding of the psychological needs associated with migration is essential.

You will provide psychological consultation and guidance to the whole MDT and offer supervision and training for trainee and assistant psychologists. A genuine desire to work within an MDT and promote psychological ways of working is essential.

You will play a key role in service developments in the service and, as part of this, you will support audit and research to drive and sustain the quality of the services we deliver. There will be opportunities to collaborate with trainee psychologists, local doctorate courses and a large network of psychological colleagues across the Trust.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-EAL-135

Job locations

The Limes

London

UB2 4AU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, or post graduate training in another core mental health profession (social work, nursing, occupational therapy) and accredited with SfDBT.

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma or higher degree in DBT.
• Other related academic qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with clients with Borderline/Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (BPD/EUPD) and complex trauma
• Experience of working in a service for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
• Experience of providing consultation to other staff
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and willingness to participate actively in CPD in line with BPS, SfDBT or their professional body's guidelines

Desirable

• Experience of delivering comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
• Experience of administration, scoring and written interpretation of formal personality tools and/or neuropsychological assessments
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books

Knowledge /Skills

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of psychology applied to clinical practice, particularly in respect of adults with severe and enduring mental health needs (including complex emotional needs and trauma history)
• Specialist knowledge relevant to working with clients with Borderline / Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, including theoretical of DBT
• Knowledge of the professional code of conduct of the BPS or their professional bodies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for work in relevant setting
• Able to provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where there are significant barriers to acceptance which need to be overcome using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills such as would be required when communicating in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere
• Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other relevant professional groups
• Able to make judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the evaluation of a range of options (e.g. the assessment of specialist clinical conditions and the determination of treatment options)
• Able to provide services in an environment with service users who may be challenging and where the awareness of risk must always be maintained
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise own service user caseload, treatment programmes (individual or group) involving other staff, and other aspects of the work such as research activity.
• Skills in administering psychological tests and standardised assessments.

Desirable

• Specialist psychological skills relevant to working with clients with Borderline / Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to sit for extended periods of time while demonstrating active listening skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour including verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations including working with people affected by trauma, with people who engage in self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure. Adaptable and able to work flexibly to respond to the service needs/priorities.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, or post graduate training in another core mental health profession (social work, nursing, occupational therapy) and accredited with SfDBT. Desirable Post graduate diploma or higher degree in DBT. Other related academic qualifications Experience Essential Experience of working with clients with Borderline/Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (BPD/EUPD) and complex trauma Experience of working in a service for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. Experience of providing consultation to other staff Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and willingness to participate actively in CPD in line with BPS, SfDBT or their professional body's guidelines Desirable Experience of delivering comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Experience of administration, scoring and written interpretation of formal personality tools and/or neuropsychological assessments Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books Knowledge /Skills Essential Highly developed specialist knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of psychology applied to clinical practice, particularly in respect of adults with severe and enduring mental health needs (including complex emotional needs and trauma history) Specialist knowledge relevant to working with clients with Borderline / Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, including theoretical of DBT Knowledge of the professional code of conduct of the BPS or their professional bodies. Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for work in relevant setting Able to provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where there are significant barriers to acceptance which need to be overcome using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills such as would be required when communicating in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other relevant professional groups Able to make judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the evaluation of a range of options (e.g. the assessment of specialist clinical conditions and the determination of treatment options) Able to provide services in an environment with service users who may be challenging and where the awareness of risk must always be maintained Able to plan, prioritise and organise own service user caseload, treatment programmes (individual or group) involving other staff, and other aspects of the work such as research activity. Skills in administering psychological tests and standardised assessments. Desirable Specialist psychological skills relevant to working with clients with Borderline / Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder Other Requirements Essential Able to sit for extended periods of time while demonstrating active listening skills. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour including verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations including working with people affected by trauma, with people who engage in self-harming or aggressive behaviour. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Adaptable and able to work flexibly to respond to the service needs/priorities.

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 London NHS Trust

Address

The Limes

London

UB2 4AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

The Limes

London

UB2 4AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Senior Assistant Psychologist in our Community Paediatric Service. The vacancy is ideal for candidates who have an interest in working with young people with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder/ Condition and their families. The post will involve working closely with external organisations, as well as members of the Multidisciplinary Team which includes Consultant Community Paediatricians, Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses.

Under supervision from the Clinical Psychologist, the successful applicant will work as part of our Autistic Spectrum Disorder Pathway to provide training, support and advice to families who are in the process of seeking an assessment. This pathway is part of The Dorset Development and Behaviour Pathway which is a locally driven initiative designed to inform and support families who access our service.

The post holder will promote and coordinate the patient journey through the service, utilising an evidence based approach. They will act as a single point of contact for families to keep them informed about during the process of assessment and to give practical tips whilst waiting or making referrals to appropriate services.

We are looking for a motivated and flexible individual with an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Psychology. Strong communication and organisational skills are required.

Interview: 13th November

Main duties of the job

The post will form a key part of the Dorset Development and Behavioural Pathway, specifically supporting the parents/carers of young people with suspected ASD. The post is intended to contribute to an efficient and supported journey for young people and their families/carers within the multiagency diagnostic pathway for ASD and related conditions. It is intended that this role will support clinicians with assessments so that their time and capacity is spent where it is needed most. The post-holder will be involved in information gathering and administering standardised assessments under supervision of the Lead Clinical Psychologist. The post-holder will be able to provide information and signpost parents to Early Help Services across Dorset which can support them further. This post is also intended to support those children and families who do not get a diagnosis but who have outstanding support needs. The post holder will need to make referrals into other services which can help. The post holder will collate and share with families and professionals, up-to-date local and national information on community and digital resources to support young people with ASD. The post holder will be supervised by a registered Clinical Psychologist working in the service.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Job summary

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the most significant finance transformation programmes across Dorset's NHS organisations. As Finance System Implementation Lead, you will be responsible for procuring, designing and implementing a modern finance system that will transform how financial services are delivered across Dorset HealthCare and Dorset County Hospital.

Working at the heart of a major strategic programme, you will bring together finance, digital, procurement, operational and clinical colleagues to deliver a new enterprise-wide solution that improves automation, reporting, governance and decision-making. This is far more than a systems implementation. It is an opportunity to shape future ways of working, influence organisational strategy and leave a lasting legacy that will support services for years to come.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic leader with a passion for transformation, exceptional stakeholder management skills and a track record of delivering complex programmes. You will be able to navigate ambiguity, build strong relationships, inspire confidence and translate technical solutions into meaningful business improvements.

If you are motivated by challenge, thrive in fast-paced environments and want to make a real difference within the NHS, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience leading large-scale finance system implementations, ERP deployments or major digital transformation programmes.
• Strong programme and project management skills with the ability to deliver complex projects to time, cost and quality requirements.
• Experience developing business cases, leading procurement exercises and managing supplier relationships.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and gain commitment from senior leaders, clinicians and operational teams.
• A deep understanding of financial management, governance, information governance and data quality requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate options, manage risk and solve complex problems.
• Experience managing significant budgets and delivering value for money.
• The ability to lead organisational change, drive adoption of new systems and support cultural transformation.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the resilience, adaptability and credibility to work across organisational boundaries.
• The ability to communicate complex financial and technical information in a clear and accessible way to a broad range of audiences

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£79,504 to £91,609 a year p.a.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-S096.26

Job locations

DHC HQ

2 Nuffield Road

Poole

BH17 0RB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CCAB/CIMA/ACCA qualified accountant or equivalent demonstrable project management/technical finance experience
• Recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, MSP, APM or equivalent) or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Strong programme and project management skills
• Experience developing business cases and procurement exercises.
• Experience delivering large-scale organisational change.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale financial system implementations or digital transformations within healthcare or large public sector organisations.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical and financial information clearly for both finance specialists and clinical operational leads.

Specialist

Essential

• Expert knowledge of financial systems, technology solutions, and emerging developments. 2.4Lead, manage, and coordinate delivery of the highly complex and high value modernisation of finance systems and associated business processes
• Able to lead workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement events
• Confident, approachable and accountable

Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCAB/CIMA/ACCA qualified accountant or equivalent demonstrable project management/technical finance experience Recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, MSP, APM or equivalent) or equivalent experience Experience Essential Strong programme and project management skills Experience developing business cases and procurement exercises. Experience delivering large-scale organisational change. Proven track record of managing large-scale financial system implementations or digital transformations within healthcare or large public sector organisations. Personal Qualities Essential Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Ability to translate complex technical and financial information clearly for both finance specialists and clinical operational leads. Specialist Essential Expert knowledge of financial systems, technology solutions, and emerging developments. 2.4Lead, manage, and coordinate delivery of the highly complex and high value modernisation of finance systems and associated business processes Able to lead workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement events Confident, approachable and accountable

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

DHC HQ

2 Nuffield Road

Poole

BH17 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

DHC HQ

2 Nuffield Road

Poole

BH17 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you ready to bring your passion, personality, creativity, and clinical expertise to a role that makes a real difference?

Are you looking for a team who supports, celebrates, and invests in you?

Are you keen to champion patient care, clinical excellence, and service development?

If so, Vita Health Group is the place for you!

Getting to know Us

We are proud to be the lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies across Derby and Derbyshire and see the life changing impact of the work we do every day.

We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision, rich CPD and encouraging our PWPs to take on leadership roles and training opportunities.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified PWP, you have a vital role to play in the service we provide to our clients. Using your clinical expertise, you will assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments and provide short term, low intensity interventions via telephone, online webinars, and computerised CBT (CCBT).

Where needed, you will work closely with colleagues at Steps 3 and 4, and external services, to support safe onward referrals and step ups, at all times maintaining and advocating for patient dignity, confidentiality and inclusivity.

This role will require a minimum of 2 days per week on site in Derbyshire. Interviews will be conducted w/c 26th October.

About us

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. To find out more about Vita Health Group and the services we provide, please click here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/