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Assistant Psychologist
North London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to work in the Autism and Learning Disabilities Team.
1 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
North London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to work in the Autism and Learning Disabilities Team.
1 day(s) ago
Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
North London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist to join NLFT's Older Adult Psychology Team.
1 day(s) ago
Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
North London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist to join NLFT's Older Adult Psychology Team.
1 day(s) ago
Senior Practitioner Psychologist
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Senior Practitioner Psychologist (8A) - SWIFT CAT We welcome a Clinical Psychologist to our integrated multi-agency service, a partnership betwee...
2 day(s) ago
Senior Practitioner Psychologist
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Senior Practitioner Psychologist (8A) - SWIFT CAT We welcome a Clinical Psychologist to our integrated multi-agency service, a partnership betwee...
2 day(s) ago
Duty and Risk Mental Health Practitioner
Vita Health Group
North East England
Psychologist
Job summary We have an excellent opportunity for experienced Duty, Risk and Mental Health Practitioners to join us in a new role in an established Talking Th...
2 day(s) ago
Duty and Risk Mental Health Practitioner
Vita Health Group
North East England
Psychologist
Job summary We have an excellent opportunity for experienced Duty, Risk and Mental Health Practitioners to join us in a new role in an established Talking Th...
2 day(s) ago
Senior Psychologist
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
North East England
GBP 0 - 69,000 per year
Psychologist
Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our Integrated Men...
2 day(s) ago
Senior Psychologist
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
North East England
GBP 0 - 69,000 per year
Psychologist
Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our Integrated Men...
2 day(s) ago
Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist to join the East CAMHS Team Applicants will need to be self-motivated,ideally have...
2 day(s) ago
Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist to join the East CAMHS Team Applicants will need to be self-motivated,ideally have...
2 day(s) ago
Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner - Buckinghamshire
Oxford Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you looking for an exciting chance to support young people in education?
2 day(s) ago
Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner - Buckinghamshire
Oxford Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you looking for an exciting chance to support young people in education?
2 day(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist – Getting Help and Clinical Pathway Leadership
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 66,274 - 73,496 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The CAMHS Disability Service is a well-established part of Community CAMHS and offers a wide range of care pathways (0-18 years; moderate to prof...
2 day(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist – Getting Help and Clinical Pathway Leadership
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 66,274 - 73,496 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The CAMHS Disability Service is a well-established part of Community CAMHS and offers a wide range of care pathways (0-18 years; moderate to prof...
2 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our team here at the Dragonfly Unit.
2 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our team here at the Dragonfly Unit.
2 day(s) ago
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This role is an exciting opportunity to work directly with individuals in their community to teach and support individuals around mental ill heal...
2 day(s) ago
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This role is an exciting opportunity to work directly with individuals in their community to teach and support individuals around mental ill heal...
2 day(s) ago
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Children and Young People's Mental Health Service in Knowsley.
2 day(s) ago
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Children and Young People's Mental Health Service in Knowsley.
2 day(s) ago
Education Mental Health Practitioner / Child Wellbeing Practitioner
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,677 - 40,996 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) or Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join our Alde...
2 day(s) ago
Education Mental Health Practitioner / Child Wellbeing Practitioner
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,677 - 40,996 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) or Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join our Alde...
2 day(s) ago
Recruit to Train CBT Therapist in Mental Health Support Teams
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 5 - 41,957 per year
Psychologist
Job summary SABP Mental Health Support Teams in Schools have an exciting opportunity for Recruit to Train Trainee CBT Therapists to join our team as part of...
2 day(s) ago
Recruit to Train CBT Therapist in Mental Health Support Teams
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 5 - 41,957 per year
Psychologist
Job summary SABP Mental Health Support Teams in Schools have an exciting opportunity for Recruit to Train Trainee CBT Therapists to join our team as part of...
2 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
North London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,262 - 36,027 per year
Psychologist
Job summary **Please Note: We ask that you include why you have chosen to apply for this specific post in the MAP Pathway in your personal statement.
2 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
North London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,262 - 36,027 per year
Psychologist
Job summary **Please Note: We ask that you include why you have chosen to apply for this specific post in the MAP Pathway in your personal statement.
2 day(s) ago
Family Therapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 63,665 - 70,887 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Bexley CAMHS provides specialist mental health care for children and young people from birth to 18 years with their parents/families/carers.
2 day(s) ago
Family Therapist
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 63,665 - 70,887 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Bexley CAMHS provides specialist mental health care for children and young people from birth to 18 years with their parents/families/carers.
2 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 34,186 - 37,389 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking applications from enthusiastic Psychology graduates with graduate basis for registration with the BPS.
2 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 34,186 - 37,389 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking applications from enthusiastic Psychology graduates with graduate basis for registration with the BPS.
2 day(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical or counselling psychologist to work within the Brent Integrated Psychology & Psychotherapy Service (B...
2 day(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical or counselling psychologist to work within the Brent Integrated Psychology & Psychotherapy Service (B...
2 day(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Previous applicants need not apply unless there has been a substantial change in their experience or suitability for the role.
2 day(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Previous applicants need not apply unless there has been a substantial change in their experience or suitability for the role.
2 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,262 - 36,027 per year
Psychologist
Job summary To support and enhance the professional psychological care of children, young people and their carers across all sectors of social care; providin...
2 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,262 - 36,027 per year
Psychologist
Job summary To support and enhance the professional psychological care of children, young people and their carers across all sectors of social care; providin...
2 day(s) ago
Practitioner Psychologist in ICU
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an opportunity to work into the ICU Service of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT), providing psychological care to the patients...
2 day(s) ago
Practitioner Psychologist in ICU
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an opportunity to work into the ICU Service of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT), providing psychological care to the patients...
2 day(s) ago
CBT Trainee (ASC-LD)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Our service has an exciting opportunity for a CYP Psychological Trainings: Therapy Trainee (ASC-LD) to join our team as part of the NHS England (...
2 day(s) ago
CBT Trainee (ASC-LD)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Our service has an exciting opportunity for a CYP Psychological Trainings: Therapy Trainee (ASC-LD) to join our team as part of the NHS England (...
2 day(s) ago
Theatre Practitioner
Nuffield Health
North East England
Psychologist
Job summary Theatre Practitioner Hereford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience 37.
2 day(s) ago
Theatre Practitioner
Nuffield Health
North East England
Psychologist
Job summary Theatre Practitioner Hereford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience 37.
2 day(s) ago
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to apply for the role of Principal Clinical Psychologist in the West Complex N...
2 day(s) ago
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to apply for the role of Principal Clinical Psychologist in the West Complex N...
2 day(s) ago
Specialist Clinical Psychologist
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, adaptable Clinical Psychologist keen to develop experience, knowledge and skills in working in Pa...
2 day(s) ago
Specialist Clinical Psychologist
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, adaptable Clinical Psychologist keen to develop experience, knowledge and skills in working in Pa...
2 day(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist - Band 8a or Band 7-8a Development post
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen to recruit to our well established and supportive Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service, based in Chester.
2 day(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist - Band 8a or Band 7-8a Development post
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen to recruit to our well established and supportive Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service, based in Chester.
2 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
North London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2439984
Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to work in the Autism and Learning Disabilities Team. The role requires a dynamic, engaging and flexible psychology graduate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The team based at the Tavistock Centre and is an up to 25 years of age specialist mental health service for autistic and/or learning disabled young people and their families.
The post provides an excellent opportunity to gain clinical skills in assessment and intervention, as well as service delivery, clinical audit and evaluation. There will also be opportunities for clinical work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team.
The position will suit an individual who is self-motivated, with excellent literacy and data analysis skills. You will need to be highly motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants will be expected to hold a BPS approved degree in Psychology (upper second or first class) and have experience of working in a mental health setting. Experience of working with autistic children and young people and formal training in relevant diagnostic tools (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R) are highly desirable for this role.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting Clinical Psychologists and other multidisciplinary team members in their work. For this role, there is a particular emphasis on diagnostic assessment for young people where there are concerns about social communication and interaction as well as their mental health. In addition to contributing to multidisciplinary autism assessments, the post-holder will be supporting with waiting list oversight, coordination of referrals and evaluation of clinical support.
There will be opportunities for service-related research and audit, as well as the chance to take part in user involvement and quality improvement projects.
The post holder will be involved in coordinating referrals, organising assessment clinics, as well as in assisting the team in their outcome monitoring process including managing databases and compiling reports.
The post holder will also be part of the assessing team delivering and observing behavioral observations such as ADOS.
About us
We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?
Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
- We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
- We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
- NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme
We have excellent internal staff network support groups.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum pro rata, inclusive of Inner HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
455-NLFT-8331603
Job locations
Tavistock Centre
120 Belsize Lane
London
NW3 5BA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more details about the roles and requirements of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more details about the roles and requirements of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualification/Training/Education
Essential
- A 2.1 or 1st class honours degree in Psychology or equivalent
Desirable
- Further training or qualifications in learning disabilities or mental health
Previous Experience
Essential
- Some clinical experience of assessing mental health and wellbeing needs of clients.
- Some background understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
- Some knowledge of legislation and national and local policies relevant to Service and client group.
- Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to practical training of other service staff.
Desirable
- Experience or training in the use of ADOS
- Experience of working with children or adolescents
- Experience of working children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders and their families
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage a small clinical caseload under supervision, escalating cases as required.
- Willingness to promote mental health and wellbeing awareness to clients.
- Knowledge of Autism.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the roles of other CAMHS workers and other professional groups providing medical and therapeutic services in services for children with disabilities.
- Understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding.
- Knowledge and understanding and equality and diversity issues.
- Ability to work on own initiative and maintain confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualification/Training/Education
Essential
- A 2.1 or 1st class honours degree in Psychology or equivalent
Desirable
- Further training or qualifications in learning disabilities or mental health
Previous Experience
Essential
- Some clinical experience of assessing mental health and wellbeing needs of clients.
- Some background understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
- Some knowledge of legislation and national and local policies relevant to Service and client group.
- Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to practical training of other service staff.
Desirable
- Experience or training in the use of ADOS
- Experience of working with children or adolescents
- Experience of working children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders and their families
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage a small clinical caseload under supervision, escalating cases as required.
- Willingness to promote mental health and wellbeing awareness to clients.
- Knowledge of Autism.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the roles of other CAMHS workers and other professional groups providing medical and therapeutic services in services for children with disabilities.
- Understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding.
- Knowledge and understanding and equality and diversity issues.
- Ability to work on own initiative and maintain confidentiality.
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
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tavistock Centre
120 Belsize Lane
London
NW3 5BA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tavistock Centre
120 Belsize Lane
London
NW3 5BA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
North London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2439983
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist to join NLFT's Older Adult Psychology Team.
This is part-time Band 7 post working on our Older Adult Inpatient Wards and in Islington Services for Ageing and Mental Health (SAMH) Community Mental Health Team.
You will be part of a large Older Adult psychology service comprised of Clinical, Counselling and Assistant Psychologists. Special interests in the service include Systemic Psychotherapy, EMDR, ACT, working with carers and research. .
We welcome applications from people who are enthusiastic about working with older people, including those qualifying in 2026.
This post will be capped at 25 applicants.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work part-time in NLFT's Older Adult Psychology service, dividing their time between the in-patient wards and our Community Mental Health Team in Islington.On the inpatient wards they will provide psychological assessment and treatment to patients with dementia and other mental health conditions. They will offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to referrers, non-psychologist team colleagues and other professional and non-professional carers. They will work alongside our other inpatient Clinical Psychologists.
In Islington SAMH CMHT the postholder will work alongside other psychologists and provide a psychology service for clients under this team. This will include psychological assessment and treatment of older people with severe and enduring mental health needs and / or dementia. They will work with patients, their families, carers and systems though individual work, group work and indirect work. They will offer advice, consultation on client's psychological care to referrers, MDT colleagues and non-professional carers.
The role is likely to included opportunities for delivering training and contributing to the supervision of assistant psychologists and trainees working in the service as appropriate.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
- We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
- With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
- We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
- We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?
- We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
- We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
- NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
- Excellent internal staff network
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum including HCAS (pro-rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
455-NLFT-8272872
Job locations
Blenheim Court
Blenheim Court, 62 Brewery Road
London
N7 9NY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of the post and outline of main responsibilities.
We are happy to speak with any interested candidates who would like to know more
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of the post and outline of main responsibilities.
We are happy to speak with any interested candidates who would like to know more
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
- Experience of working with older people with mental or physical health needs
Desirable
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and intervention/treatment of people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, residential care homes and in-patient settings
- Experience of working with people whose behaviour challenges
- Experience of working with people with dementia
Skills
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently
Desirable
- Skills in running Reflective Practice or similar
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
- Experience of working with older people with mental or physical health needs
Desirable
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and intervention/treatment of people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, residential care homes and in-patient settings
- Experience of working with people whose behaviour challenges
- Experience of working with people with dementia
Skills
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently
Desirable
- Skills in running Reflective Practice or similar
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blenheim Court
Blenheim Court, 62 Brewery Road
London
N7 9NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blenheim Court
Blenheim Court, 62 Brewery Road
London
N7 9NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Practitioner Psychologist
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438527
Job summary
Senior Practitioner Psychologist (8A) - SWIFT CAT
We welcome a Clinical Psychologist to our integrated multi-agency service, a partnership between East Sussex County Council (ESCC) - Children's Services and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) CAMHS. As a valued member of the collaborative SWIFT Children's Assessment and Treatment (SWIFT CAT) team you will contribute to work that can have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families.
Your role will be a key part of the development of the service for children under 11 years who are on the Edge of Care, subject to Child Protection Plans and at risk of family breakdown. You will support social workers in formulating child and family presentations and where deemed necessary provide clinical assessment. This may include working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues in the Neurodevelopmental Pathway co-ordinated by SWIFT CAT.
There may also be the opportunity to provide some tailored interventions to children and families.
Main duties of the job
Alongside wider Specialist Children Services colleagues, you will:
- Provide crucial support and guidance through consultation with parents, caregivers and professionals.
- Conduct specialist clinical assessments for Under 11's with complex emotional, behavioural, neurodevelopmental and safeguarding needs
- Support our social work colleagues in care planning and risk management, ensuring that these foster children's well-being.
- For a small cohort of children, deliver evidence-based interventions to address identified needs where these can not be met by another service and are within the remit of the SWIFT CAT team.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance outcomes for children subject to Child Protection Plans and Pre-Care Proceedings.
- Liaise with key agencies, including Education, to ensure integrated care.
- Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice and improvement initiatives within the service.
An informal discussion is strongly encouraged.
About us
SWIFT Specialist Family Services (SWIFT) is an established, integrated service which provides comprehensive assessments and interventions when parents' challenges (e.g., substance misuse, mental health, domestic abuse) impact their parenting.
This role is part of SWIFT CAT, our multidisciplinary child assessment and treatment team. You'll work alongside skilled colleagues to offer specialist mental health services to children living in complex, high-risk family situations. Our core business includes assessing children's mental health, including attention to risk management and care planning, and working with families as well as the wider systems that support them.
We are committed to providing a high-quality, integrated service that complements the work done by ESCC Children's Services. As part of our team, you will have access to opportunities for ongoing professional development, research involvement, and participation in service improvement initiatives.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
354-CS-21967-A
Job locations
Swift Specialist Family Services
102 Holly Place
Eastbourne
BN22 0UT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of 8A Clinical Psychologist.
Essential requirements for this post are:
Experience of working with children and families.
HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist.
o Applications are welcomed from Clinical Psychologists.
Experience in risk assessment and management.
Desirable requirements include:
Post-qualification Band 8a experience (or equivalent).
Experience of working with child protection concerns and needs.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, social care setting.
Access to own transport for travel across East Sussex.
o SWIFT have office bases in Eastbourne and Hastings.
Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of hybrid working (home/office), can be discussed and agreed upon.
Hours:
This post is advertised as a full time post. Part-time hours can be considered but would require commitment of a minimum 30hrs per week.
At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities for flexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.
Additional Information:
If you havent thought about living and working in East Sussex before then you should consider the following:
Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes
Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park!
Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline
Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond
London is also within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations
- See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about the SPFT benefits package.
Apply:
- Please apply using the link in this advert.
Further Information:
An informal discussion is strongly encouraged prior to application.
For further information or discussion please contact Becky Lloyd-Stubbs at [email protected] (Clinical Lead Nurse Specialist) and/or[email protected] (Consultant Clinical Psychologist).
Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of 8A Clinical Psychologist. Essential requirements for this post are: Experience of working with children and families. HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist. o Applications are welcomed from Clinical Psychologists. Experience in risk assessment and management. Desirable requirements include: Post-qualification Band 8a experience (or equivalent). Experience of working with child protection concerns and needs. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, social care setting. Access to own transport for travel across East Sussex. o SWIFT have office bases in Eastbourne and Hastings. Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of hybrid working (home/office), can be discussed and agreed upon. Hours: This post is advertised as a full time post. Part-time hours can be considered but would require commitment of a minimum 30hrs per week. At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities for flexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail. Additional Information: If you havent thought about living and working in East Sussex before then you should consider the following: Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park! Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond London is also within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about the SPFT benefits package. Apply: Please apply using the link in this advert. Further Information: An informal discussion is strongly encouraged prior to application. For further information or discussion please contact Becky Lloyd-Stubbs at [email protected] (Clinical Lead Nurse Specialist) and/or[email protected] (Consultant Clinical Psychologist).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience in highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment across outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings
- Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist with approximately 50 hours of clinical supervision
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of applied psychology
- Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of clinical severities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in challenging situations
- Skilled in teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts and working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.
- Experience or demonstrable knowledge of working with the particular client group served by the team/service.
- Knowledge of relevant national and local guidance, legislation, and mental health frameworks
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- High-level proficiency in at least two specialised psychological therapies and neuropsychology, with continued practice or training post-qualification.
- Formal training in supervision of other psychologists
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience in highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment across outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist with approximately 50 hours of clinical supervision Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of applied psychology Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of clinical severities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in challenging situations Skilled in teaching, training and/or supervision Experience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts and working within a multicultural framework. Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care. Experience or demonstrable knowledge of working with the particular client group served by the team/service. Knowledge of relevant national and local guidance, legislation, and mental health frameworks Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc). High-level proficiency in at least two specialised psychological therapies and neuropsychology, with continued practice or training post-qualification. Formal training in supervision of other psychologists Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Swift Specialist Family Services
102 Holly Place
Eastbourne
BN22 0UT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Swift Specialist Family Services
102 Holly Place
Eastbourne
BN22 0UT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438524
Job summary
We have an excellent opportunity for experienced Duty, Risk and Mental Health Practitioners to join us in a new role in an established Talking Therapies service.
Working as part of a regional team, you will play a key role in supporting several Talking Therapies services, providing expert clinical risk and safeguarding guidance to practitioners, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Work within the regional Duty Team supporting several Talking Therapies services.
- Provide clinical advice and support regarding risk and safeguarding to CBT Therapists, Counsellors, DIT and IPT Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), and administrative staff.
- Ensure robust risk management and safeguarding processes are maintained across services.
- Undertake significant client contact via telephone, often supporting individuals who may be distressed.
- Screen referrals and assess service suitability, ensuring clients receive timely access to appropriate care.
- Facilitate referrals into secondary mental health services where required.
- Liaise with GPs, Secondary Care services, and other external agencies.
- Support interface discussions between Talking Therapies Services and Secondary Care Mental Health Services.
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/
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
VP416BDAB9
Job locations
Home Based / Remote
EC4Y 8EN
United Kingdom
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an excellent opportunity for experienced Duty, Risk and Mental Health Practitionersto join us in a new role in an established Talking Therapies service.
Working as part of a regional team, you will play a key role in supporting several Talking Therapies services, providing expert clinical risk and safeguarding guidance to practitioners, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care.
This is a fast-paced and rewarding position with significant clinical responsibility, offering the opportunity to further develop your expertise in risk assessment, safeguarding, and multidisciplinary mental health care.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Experience Required:
- Working within NHS mental health services supporting individuals with a range of mental health conditions.
- Assessing and managing multiple and complex presentations of clinical risk.
- Working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Assessing and managing a wide range of safeguarding concerns.
- Supporting individuals experiencing acute mental distress.
- Providing risk and safeguarding advice, consultation, and/or supervision to other healthcare professionals.
- Communicating confidently with clients, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
- Working across primary and secondary mental health care pathways (desirable).
Qualifications & Registration Required:
- Hold current registration with a recognised professional healthcare regulatory body.
- Maintain ongoing professional development and training.
- Have safeguarding training equivalent to Level 3.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of risk management, safeguarding processes, and mental health service pathways.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work within the regional Duty Team supporting several Talking Therapies services.
- Provide clinical advice and support regarding risk and safeguarding to CBT Therapists, Counsellors, DIT and IPT Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), and administrative staff.
- Ensure robust risk management and safeguarding processes are maintained across services.
- Undertake significant client contact via telephone, often supporting individuals who may be distressed.
- Screen referrals and assess service suitability, ensuring clients receive timely access to appropriate care.
- Facilitate referrals into secondary mental health services where required.
- Liaise with GPs, Secondary Care services, and other external agencies.
- Support interface discussions between Talking Therapies Services and Secondary Care Mental Health Services.
Role Information:
- Staff development is very important to Vita Health Group and you will have an annual study leave allowance, for your own development as a practitioner.
- The role will be remote but we encourage team building days on site at Vita Health Group bases in the region. You will need to have private working space to take confidential calls.
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About Us
As part of Spire Healthcare, were proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics.
Working here
We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:
- Supportive teams and managers
- A positive and inclusive culture
- Strong well-being and mental health support
- Trust, autonomy and flexibility
We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package further details here Careers - Vita Health Group
Equality Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively support a range of initiatives including:
- Disability Confident Leader
- Positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives
- Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status
- Menopause Friendly accreditation
Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group.
If you need any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process we will be happy to help - please get in touch at [email protected]
Additional information
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage.
Your application data is handled securely in accordance to UK GDPR guidelines.
We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an excellent opportunity for experienced Duty, Risk and Mental Health Practitionersto join us in a new role in an established Talking Therapies service.
Working as part of a regional team, you will play a key role in supporting several Talking Therapies services, providing expert clinical risk and safeguarding guidance to practitioners, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care.
This is a fast-paced and rewarding position with significant clinical responsibility, offering the opportunity to further develop your expertise in risk assessment, safeguarding, and multidisciplinary mental health care.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Experience Required:
- Working within NHS mental health services supporting individuals with a range of mental health conditions.
- Assessing and managing multiple and complex presentations of clinical risk.
- Working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Assessing and managing a wide range of safeguarding concerns.
- Supporting individuals experiencing acute mental distress.
- Providing risk and safeguarding advice, consultation, and/or supervision to other healthcare professionals.
- Communicating confidently with clients, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
- Working across primary and secondary mental health care pathways (desirable).
Qualifications & Registration Required:
- Hold current registration with a recognised professional healthcare regulatory body.
- Maintain ongoing professional development and training.
- Have safeguarding training equivalent to Level 3.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of risk management, safeguarding processes, and mental health service pathways.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work within the regional Duty Team supporting several Talking Therapies services.
- Provide clinical advice and support regarding risk and safeguarding to CBT Therapists, Counsellors, DIT and IPT Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), and administrative staff.
- Ensure robust risk management and safeguarding processes are maintained across services.
- Undertake significant client contact via telephone, often supporting individuals who may be distressed.
- Screen referrals and assess service suitability, ensuring clients receive timely access to appropriate care.
- Facilitate referrals into secondary mental health services where required.
- Liaise with GPs, Secondary Care services, and other external agencies.
- Support interface discussions between Talking Therapies Services and Secondary Care Mental Health Services.
Role Information:
- Staff development is very important to Vita Health Group and you will have an annual study leave allowance, for your own development as a practitioner.
- The role will be remote but we encourage team building days on site at Vita Health Group bases in the region. You will need to have private working space to take confidential calls.
----------------------------
About Us
As part of Spire Healthcare, were proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics.
Working here
We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:
- Supportive teams and managers
- A positive and inclusive culture
- Strong well-being and mental health support
- Trust, autonomy and flexibility
We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package further details here Careers - Vita Health Group
Equality Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively support a range of initiatives including:
- Disability Confident Leader
- Positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives
- Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status
- Menopause Friendly accreditation
Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group.
If you need any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process we will be happy to help - please get in touch at [email protected]
Additional information
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage.
Your application data is handled securely in accordance to UK GDPR guidelines.
We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description above
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- Please refer to job description above
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description above
Desirable
- Please refer to job description above
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
Vita Health Group
Address
Home Based / Remote
EC4Y 8EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Vita Health Group
Address
Home Based / Remote
EC4Y 8EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Psychologist
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438500
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Psychologist to join our Integrated Mental Health Team, which forms part of the wider Health Care Team to work across HMP Onley and HMP Rye Hill.
HMP Onley isa category Cmen's Prison located in Rugby, with a population of 980 males.
HMP Rye Hill is a category B men's training prisonwith a capacity for 1058 inmates.
The applicant will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service, they will also supervise 2 Assistant Psychologists and an Art Therapist.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
This is a full time role working 37.5 hours a week.
This role is divided equally between both locations.Salary
You'll receive an annual salary of £69,000per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
- Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
- Offer leadership, consultancy, assessment and interventions, working under the guidance and support of the overseeing Cluster Psychologist.
- Support the Cluster Lead Psychologist in training initiatives, developing clinical materials, group intervention packages, and in service evaluation and general service development.
- Be skilled in applying diverse psychological theories and modalities, in order to provide trauma informed one-to-one intervention, formulation and/or consultation for complex cases.
- Oversee and clinically supervise two Assistant Psychologists in their delivery of low-medium intensity work (both group and individual approaches).
- Work across with patients located on the main site of the prison and those who are located in the Complex Care Unit.
- Complete clinical assessments and interventions with patients, as well as consultation and support for the staff in the Complex Care Unit.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- We treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
- We act with integrity
- We embrace diversity
- We strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Requirements
- Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist and registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist;
- Postgraduate qualification/training in at least one specific mode of psychological therapy relevant to people with severe and long standing mental health difficulties eg: CBT, Systemic /family therapy, Mindfulness based therapies, CAT, DBT, Mentalisation, Schema Therapy.
- Experience in complex, high risk or forensic environments.
- Experience in working collaboratively and ability to contribute to ongoing development, adaptation, and delivery of psychologically and trauma informed practice.
- Working knowledge of clinical governance, including relevant approaches and tools.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Up to £69,000 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15677
Job locations
HMP Onley
Rugby
Northamptonshire
CV23 8AP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Psychologist will work within a prison, where the need for specialised psychological support is paramount. This role focuses on embedding a trauma-informed and multidisciplinary approach to care, aimed at minimizing further re-traumatization for people in prison while also addressing the impact and secondary trauma of staff to reduce burnout. As a clinical leader, the Senior Psychologist will develop and implement evidence-based interventions that foster resilience and recovery among men in prison, while simultaneously providing support and training to staff to enhance their understanding of trauma and its effects. By working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Psychologist will ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health care, develop and implement trauma informed and evidence-based treatment programs in line with the Psychological Therapies Services (PTS) model, and contribute to the formulation of policies and practices that promote psychological wellbeing. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position includes managerial expectations, such as overseeing junior/trainee psychologists, coordinating mental health services, and contributing to the development of policies that promote a supportive environment for both patients and staff. By cultivating culture of empathy and understanding, the Senior Psychologist will play a crucial role in improving the overall psychological well-being of the prison population and the staff, ultimately contributing to a more effective and compassionate correctional environment.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical -
To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.
To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;
To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;
To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;
To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;
To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;
To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;
To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;
To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;
To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;
To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;
To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.
In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;
Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;
Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.
Teaching, training and supervision
To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;
To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;
To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;
To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;
Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;
To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;
To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.
Management, recruitment, policy and service development
To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;
To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;
To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;
Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;
To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;
To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);
To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;
Research, service evaluation & audit
To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;
To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;
To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation
To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work
To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
Professional -
To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;
To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);
To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;
To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;
To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare
To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;
To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.
Other
This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Psychologist will work within a prison, where the need for specialised psychological support is paramount. This role focuses on embedding a trauma-informed and multidisciplinary approach to care, aimed at minimizing further re-traumatization for people in prison while also addressing the impact and secondary trauma of staff to reduce burnout. As a clinical leader, the Senior Psychologist will develop and implement evidence-based interventions that foster resilience and recovery among men in prison, while simultaneously providing support and training to staff to enhance their understanding of trauma and its effects. By working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Psychologist will ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health care, develop and implement trauma informed and evidence-based treatment programs in line with the Psychological Therapies Services (PTS) model, and contribute to the formulation of policies and practices that promote psychological wellbeing. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position includes managerial expectations, such as overseeing junior/trainee psychologists, coordinating mental health services, and contributing to the development of policies that promote a supportive environment for both patients and staff. By cultivating culture of empathy and understanding, the Senior Psychologist will play a crucial role in improving the overall psychological well-being of the prison population and the staff, ultimately contributing to a more effective and compassionate correctional environment.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical -
To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.
To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;
To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;
To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;
To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;
To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;
To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;
To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;
To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;
To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;
To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;
To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.
In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;
Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;
Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.
Teaching, training and supervision
To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;
To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;
To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;
To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;
Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;
To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;
To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.
Management, recruitment, policy and service development
To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;
To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;
To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;
Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;
To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;
To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);
To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;
Research, service evaluation & audit
To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;
To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;
To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation
To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work
To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
Professional -
To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;
To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);
To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;
To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;
To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare
To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;
To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.
Other
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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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
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Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
HMP Onley
Rugby
Northamptonshire
CV23 8AP
United Kingdom
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Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
HMP Onley
Rugby
Northamptonshire
CV23 8AP
United Kingdom
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Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438487
Job summary
We are looking for a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist to join the East CAMHS Team
Applicants will need to be self-motivated,ideally have prior experience of working in an acute mental health services and have completed the MSc course in Clinical Associate Psychology to be considered for this post.
BPS registration is requiredfollowing appointment.We understand that the BPS requires CAPs to be in current employment and receiving supervision before they can register. The successful applicant will therefore register with the BPS once they have commenced employment and supervision is in place.
Main duties of the job
You will be an integral part of the inpatient therapy team, as well as a key member of the wider MDT, supporting clinical staff and providing interventions on the ward. We are looking for someone with clinical experience who is already working as a Clinical Associate Psychologist, preferably within children's mental health services, although this is not essential. The successful candidate will be required todraw upon the developing evidence base to support assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation processes at Sowenna.
This will include contributing to individual and group patient work, providing staff support with reflection and de-briefing processes, and coordinating the routine outcome measures currently used to measure effectiveness. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to services audits and research developments, all under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
201-26-899-A
Job locations
Launceston Children's Centre
Coronation Park
Launceston
PL15 9DQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- First degree in Psychology
- Eligible for, or committed to achieving on appointment, registration as a CAP on the BPS Register
- Understand British Psychological Society (BPS) Professional Code of Conduct, local and national policies and procedures that define scope of practice
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Communicate effectively, share information and check understanding using clear language and appropriate, written materials, making reasonable adjustments where appropriate in order to optimise people's understanding
- Recognise and accommodate sensory impairments during all communications and the use of personal communication aids
Knowlege and abilities
Essential
- Understand the principles of clinical supervision using them to provide a safe and supportive environment to reflect, review and discuss personal and professional responses to work
- Maintain and implement knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practice through appropriate continued professional development
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- First degree in Psychology
- Eligible for, or committed to achieving on appointment, registration as a CAP on the BPS Register
- Understand British Psychological Society (BPS) Professional Code of Conduct, local and national policies and procedures that define scope of practice
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Communicate effectively, share information and check understanding using clear language and appropriate, written materials, making reasonable adjustments where appropriate in order to optimise people's understanding
- Recognise and accommodate sensory impairments during all communications and the use of personal communication aids
Knowlege and abilities
Essential
- Understand the principles of clinical supervision using them to provide a safe and supportive environment to reflect, review and discuss personal and professional responses to work
- Maintain and implement knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practice through appropriate continued professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Launceston Children's Centre
Coronation Park
Launceston
PL15 9DQ
United Kingdom
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Launceston Children's Centre
Coronation Park
Launceston
PL15 9DQ
United Kingdom
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Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner - Buckinghamshire
Oxford Health NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438457
Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting chance to support young people in education?
The Bucks Children and Young People's Mental Healthservice are looking for people to join their team as a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner(EMHP).
In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the new Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England. Successful candidates would join an established MHST service as we expand.
This is a training position which will involve studying at the University of Southampton undertaking training to come a qualified EMHP.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills.
- Delivering evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education setting with mild to moderate mental health problems.
- Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services.
- Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
- Working with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services.
- To evidence development of those skills with associated knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards an academic award and demonstrable practical ability
Successful candidates will be employed on a full-time basis by Oxford Health and based within schools in Buckinghamshire . There will be a requirement to travel to the University of Southampton for teaching purposes.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-BM8354031
Job locations
Schools based within Buckinghamshire
Amersham and Aylesbury
HP6 5AY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are part of an exciting new project funded by NHS England, Health Education England, with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and families, and schools in the community. This opportunity allows you to join an innovative new service during an exciting time whilst working alongside an enthusiastic, compassionate and inspiring team!
The role offers an exciting opportunity to continue to innovate and deliver high quality evidence-based care and whole system interventions, with great ongoing CPD opportunities.
All applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience. Experience of working with children and young people and an understanding of the educational system in England is highly desirable. The training programme for this post starts in January 2027, is 12 months in duration and will consist of academic and supervised practice learning across mental health services and educational settings. During training, the post-holder will work under supervision to enable them to gain the level of competence required to deliver high-quality, evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.
Successful candidates will be offered a full-time educational programme specifically for the role in partnership with Southampton University. This post will be funded at NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 4 level, gaining credits towards either a graduate or postgraduate level qualification (depending on level of previous academic study), on successful completion of training, candidates will be offered a permanent EMHP position with a starting salary projected to be based on the NHS AfC Band 5 scale.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role. This role does not meet the minimum requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under UKVI regulations. To be considered, you must already hold the valid right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Job description Job responsibilities The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are part of an exciting new project funded by NHS England, Health Education England, with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and families, and schools in the community. This opportunity allows you to join an innovative new service during an exciting time whilst working alongside an enthusiastic, compassionate and inspiring team! The role offers an exciting opportunity to continue to innovate and deliver high quality evidence-based care and whole system interventions, with great ongoing CPD opportunities. All applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to work at degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant experience. Experience of working with children and young people and an understanding of the educational system in England is highly desirable. The training programme for this post starts in January 2027, is 12 months in duration and will consist of academic and supervised practice learning across mental health services and educational settings. During training, the post-holder will work under supervision to enable them to gain the level of competence required to deliver high-quality, evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems. Successful candidates will be offered a full-time educational programme specifically for the role in partnership with Southampton University. This post will be funded at NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 4 level, gaining credits towards either a graduate or postgraduate level qualification (depending on level of previous academic study), on successful completion of training, candidates will be offered a permanent EMHP position with a starting salary projected to be based on the NHS AfC Band 5 scale. We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values. The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role. This role does not meet the minimum requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under UKVI regulations. To be considered, you must already hold the valid right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to study at degree level
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with children and young people
Skills
Essential
- Ability to study as a self-motivated learner
- Team player
- Excellent Time Management and Organisational Skills
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Ability to study at degree level Experience Desirable Previous experience of working with children and young people Skills Essential Ability to study as a self-motivated learner Team player Excellent Time Management and Organisational Skills
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
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Schools based within Buckinghamshire
Amersham and Aylesbury
HP6 5AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Schools based within Buckinghamshire
Amersham and Aylesbury
HP6 5AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Clinical Psychologist – Getting Help and Clinical Pathway Leadership
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438446
Job summary
The CAMHS Disability Service is a well-established part of Community CAMHS and offers a wide range of care pathways (0-18 years; moderate to profound LD, ASD and ADHD as well as physical disabilities) including specialist therapeutic interventions, neurodevelopmental assessments with post-diagnostic support, MDT and group interventions, duty and initial assessments and brief, focused interventions for autism. Systemic and relational models form the basis for much of our work, alongside behavioural techniques and a variety of specialist, evidence based approaches. Referrals are diverse, reflecting our local community which we are proud to serve.
Main duties of the job
This is a highly specialist Psychologist post within CAMHS Disability, Community CAMHS. The post will provide senior clinical and pathway leadership across two key areas of the service: leading the Getting Help (Tier 2) intervention and group pathways across Community CAMHS, and supporting the strategic and clinical leadership of the SCAC autism assessment pathway for children and young people aged 5-18.
The post holder will work across Community CAMHS to strengthen timely, evidence-based Getting Help interventions, develop and coordinate group-based offers, and support consistent clinical pathways. Alongside this, the post holder will contribute senior clinical leadership to SCAC, supporting the quality, flow and development of the 5-18 autism assessment pathway.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496 a year pa inc.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-CCS-0958
Job locations
Hackney Ark
Downs Park Road
London
E8 2FP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent for those qualified prior to 1997) or Statement of Equivalence in Clinical Psychology approved by the British Psychological Society
- Evidence of relevant post-qualification clinical experience and continuing professional development
- Additional relevant clinical and/or leadership knowledge and skills acquired through formal training, supervision and experience
Desirable
- Further training in an evidence-based therapeutic approach relevant to children and young people
- Training in supervision, leadership or service development
- Training or experience relevant to autism assessment and neurodevelopmental pathways
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- High-level clinical assessment, formulation and intervention skills with children, young people and families
- Ability to lead and develop brief, evidence-based Getting Help (Tier 2) interventions Ability to design, coordinate and clinically oversee group intervention pathways
- High-level communication, consultation and facilitation skills with families, professionals and multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to provide senior clinical leadership, supervision and consultation to staff
- Ability to analyse complex clinical and service information and translate this into practical pathway improvements
- Strong planning, organisational and project-development skills
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across teams and professional groups
- Ability to deal sensitively with complex, stressful and high-risk clinical situations, colleagues and partner agencies
Desirable
- Project or programme management skills Competence in use of data and IT systems to monitor pathway activity and outcomes
- Experience of quality improvement or service redesign
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-qualification experience working with children, young people and families in CAMHS or a comparable children's mental health service
- Experience of neurodevelopmental assessment pathways for children and young people aged 5-18
- Experience delivering and/or leading evidence-based interventions, including delivering and overseeing groups
- Experience of teaching, training, supervision and consultation across staff groups
- Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
- Experience managing clinical risk and safeguarding concerns
- Experience contributing to pathway development or service improvement
Desirable
- Experience of strategic or clinical leadership across more than one pathway or team
- Experience of multidisciplinary autism assessment and diagnostic decision-making
- Experience using service data to support waiting-list, demand/capacity or pathway improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of autism and neurodevelopmental presentations in children and young people
- Knowledge of evidence-based autism assessment practice and multidisciplinary diagnostic pathways
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and relevant legislation
- Advanced knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, psychological development and evidence-based interventions and thrive model
- Knowledge of clinical governance, outcome monitoring and service evaluation
Desirable
- Knowledge of demand, capacity and waiting-list improvement approaches
- Knowledge of group-based therapeutic approaches and factors supporting safe and effective group delivery
Other requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of Trust Values Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Flexible, collaborative and creative approach to work
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to research, audit, publication or wider professional development relevant to children and young people's mental health services
- Able to travel between Community CAMHS sites as required
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent for those qualified prior to 1997) or Statement of Equivalence in Clinical Psychology approved by the British Psychological Society
- Evidence of relevant post-qualification clinical experience and continuing professional development
- Additional relevant clinical and/or leadership knowledge and skills acquired through formal training, supervision and experience
Desirable
- Further training in an evidence-based therapeutic approach relevant to children and young people
- Training in supervision, leadership or service development
- Training or experience relevant to autism assessment and neurodevelopmental pathways
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- High-level clinical assessment, formulation and intervention skills with children, young people and families
- Ability to lead and develop brief, evidence-based Getting Help (Tier 2) interventions Ability to design, coordinate and clinically oversee group intervention pathways
- High-level communication, consultation and facilitation skills with families, professionals and multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to provide senior clinical leadership, supervision and consultation to staff
- Ability to analyse complex clinical and service information and translate this into practical pathway improvements
- Strong planning, organisational and project-development skills
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across teams and professional groups
- Ability to deal sensitively with complex, stressful and high-risk clinical situations, colleagues and partner agencies
Desirable
- Project or programme management skills Competence in use of data and IT systems to monitor pathway activity and outcomes
- Experience of quality improvement or service redesign
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-qualification experience working with children, young people and families in CAMHS or a comparable children's mental health service
- Experience of neurodevelopmental assessment pathways for children and young people aged 5-18
- Experience delivering and/or leading evidence-based interventions, including delivering and overseeing groups
- Experience of teaching, training, supervision and consultation across staff groups
- Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
- Experience managing clinical risk and safeguarding concerns
- Experience contributing to pathway development or service improvement
Desirable
- Experience of strategic or clinical leadership across more than one pathway or team
- Experience of multidisciplinary autism assessment and diagnostic decision-making
- Experience using service data to support waiting-list, demand/capacity or pathway improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of autism and neurodevelopmental presentations in children and young people
- Knowledge of evidence-based autism assessment practice and multidisciplinary diagnostic pathways
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and relevant legislation
- Advanced knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, psychological development and evidence-based interventions and thrive model
- Knowledge of clinical governance, outcome monitoring and service evaluation
Desirable
- Knowledge of demand, capacity and waiting-list improvement approaches
- Knowledge of group-based therapeutic approaches and factors supporting safe and effective group delivery
Other requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of Trust Values Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Flexible, collaborative and creative approach to work
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to research, audit, publication or wider professional development relevant to children and young people's mental health services
- Able to travel between Community CAMHS sites as required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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
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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).
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Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hackney Ark
Downs Park Road
London
E8 2FP
United Kingdom
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Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hackney Ark
Downs Park Road
London
E8 2FP
United Kingdom
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Assistant Psychologist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438395
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our team here at the Dragonfly Unit.
The post sits within the Therapies pathway led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist comprising OT, OTIs Art therapy and family therapy. You will become a member of the multidisciplinary team dedicated to the delivery of recovery focused interventions for young people with a range of mental health difficulties.
You will join at an exciting time as the clinical model is implemented across the unit bringing together a relational, developmental and mental health approach to care delivery and intervention.
Main duties of the job
Main duties are to support the delivery of psychologically-informed assessments, formulations and interventions to service users alongside psychologists and other colleagues under the close supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.This will include cognitive assessment, personality assessment and mental health difficulties.
There will be opportunities for group and individual work as well as data collection, audit and evaluation of exciting new developments in the delivery of psychologically informed interventions within the team.
A good understanding of psychological models and their practice application, as well as data analysis and report writing skills is desirable.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year gross per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
246-GYW8024047-A
Job locations
Dragonfly Unit - Carlton Court Hospital
St Peters Road
Lowestoft
NR33 8AG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities to include:
Psychological assessment, supporting administration and implementation of team and individual formulations, intervention as appropriate under close supervision of the Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Co-facilitating psychologically informed interventions and groups including DBT, DDP, Sensory Processing
Contributing to the practice of psychologically informed interventions within the team
Opportunities for further development including further training are supported in preparing you for a future role in clinical psychology
Contributing to reflective practice topics and the implementation of the clinical model
Evaluating outcomes and writing reports of assessments
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities to include:
Psychological assessment, supporting administration and implementation of team and individual formulations, intervention as appropriate under close supervision of the Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Co-facilitating psychologically informed interventions and groups including DBT, DDP, Sensory Processing
Contributing to the practice of psychologically informed interventions within the team
Opportunities for further development including further training are supported in preparing you for a future role in clinical psychology
Contributing to reflective practice topics and the implementation of the clinical model
Evaluating outcomes and writing reports of assessments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A BPS accredited degree in Psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of quantitative research
Desirable
- Experience in Assistant Psychologist role
- In patient experience
Skills
Essential
- Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows
Desirable
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and knowledge of health care
Desirable
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A BPS accredited degree in Psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of quantitative research
Desirable
- Experience in Assistant Psychologist role
- In patient experience
Skills
Essential
- Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows
Desirable
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and knowledge of health care
Desirable
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Dragonfly Unit - Carlton Court Hospital
St Peters Road
Lowestoft
NR33 8AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Dragonfly Unit - Carlton Court Hospital
St Peters Road
Lowestoft
NR33 8AG
United Kingdom
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Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438364
Job summary
This role is an exciting opportunity to work directly with individuals in their community to teach and support individuals around mental ill health in Primary Care. This role is essential in supporting individuals to manage their mental health at the first stage of ill health and prevent further deterioration in their needs. The role is flexible and we promote hybrid working opportunities.
Do you believe in change to our current systems, introducing new ideas and integrated working with the holistic care of the service user at its heart? Do you want to work within a GP surgery as the Mental Health subject matter expert? We want you to be in a role where you can guide, support, listen and educate on mental health for both our service users and our wider NHS colleagues to ensure individuals get the right, most appropriate mental health care dependant on their needs.
Main duties of the job
Work within Meridian PCN to offer consultations within surgeries to meet the mental health needs of local communities at primary care stage. The role is offering intervention, mental health support and advice to our population and linking in with those in secondary care if and when appropriate to ensure the needs of individuals are being met. You would work closely with secondary care colleagues to ensure we are working within the principles of NHS Transformation 10 year plan.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
274-12292-AC
Job locations
Working Across Meridian PCN
Working Across Meridian PCN
Working Across Meridian PCN
LN1 1FS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
Competitive annual leave allowance
Car leasing scheme
NHS pension scheme
Free eye tests
Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
Competitive annual leave allowance
Car leasing scheme
NHS pension scheme
Free eye tests
Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in mental health and social care or equivalent
- 1st Level Registration (NMC,HCPC)
- Evidence of advanced clinical practice at post graduate level to masters or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Management or leadership qualification
- Non-medical prescriber (or ability to complete within first 12 months in post)
Experience
Essential
- Post-Registration experience of working with adults with mental health needs
- Experience of working autonomously within a senior position
- Experience of managing staff and good leadership skills
- Experience of working across organisations
- Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health
- Sound knowledge of clinical/ risk assessment and understanding of confidentiality
- Sound knowledge of community care issues, local health and social structures, functions and boundaries
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Experience of leading service change/development/transformation
- Experience of leading training sessions
- Experience of neighbourhood working
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed clinical reasoning skills.
- Prioritisation and resource allocation, planning and organisational skills.
- Able to communicate complex and at times highly sensitive information to a variety of stake holders.
- Good negotiation skills for conflict resolution.
- IT skills- email, word processing, excel, systems use.
- Analyse and interpret data and/ or information.
- Statistics.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently throughout the county
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in mental health and social care or equivalent
- 1st Level Registration (NMC,HCPC)
- Evidence of advanced clinical practice at post graduate level to masters or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Management or leadership qualification
- Non-medical prescriber (or ability to complete within first 12 months in post)
Experience
Essential
- Post-Registration experience of working with adults with mental health needs
- Experience of working autonomously within a senior position
- Experience of managing staff and good leadership skills
- Experience of working across organisations
- Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health
- Sound knowledge of clinical/ risk assessment and understanding of confidentiality
- Sound knowledge of community care issues, local health and social structures, functions and boundaries
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Experience of leading service change/development/transformation
- Experience of leading training sessions
- Experience of neighbourhood working
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed clinical reasoning skills.
- Prioritisation and resource allocation, planning and organisational skills.
- Able to communicate complex and at times highly sensitive information to a variety of stake holders.
- Good negotiation skills for conflict resolution.
- IT skills- email, word processing, excel, systems use.
- Analyse and interpret data and/ or information.
- Statistics.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently throughout the county
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
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Working Across Meridian PCN
Working Across Meridian PCN
Working Across Meridian PCN
LN1 1FS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Working Across Meridian PCN
Working Across Meridian PCN
Working Across Meridian PCN
LN1 1FS
United Kingdom
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Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438341
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Children and Young People's Mental Health Service in Knowsley.
We are a multi disciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, therapists and support workers who assess, treat and signpost referrals received for children and young people displaying mental health difficulties.
The successful candidate will be a key part of the multidisciplinary team, with caseload management responsibilities. They should have excellent communication skills to communicate with both internal and external professionals along with the young people and families that we work with.
Knowsley CYPMHS is part of the THRIVE offer within Knowsley and the successful candidate will hold a key role in ensuring the effective use of this.
We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our team which has recently won Team of the Month within Mersey Care and a Good Plus QRV result.
Main duties of the job
To hold a caseload of both specialist and generic work dependant on clinical competence and experience.
Undertake assessments, treatment and consultation work based upon a conceptual framework and employing research-based evidence.
Provide direct therapeutic interventions dependent on clinical competence and experience in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service.
Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework.
To be responsible for the screening of referrals to children and Young People's service.
To exercise responsibility and autonomy, within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
To deliver care co-ordination, ensuring effective assessment, care planning and risk management processes are maintained. Involve the views of children, their families, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care including organising multi-agency meetings.
To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families.
Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Children's Board and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust safeguarding policies.
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.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata/per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
350-CC8331803-A
Job locations
Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre
Whiston
Liverpool
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical record
To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda.
Work in partnership to deliver a range of mental health interventions. This may involve group work or direct work with children/young people as well as offering specialist mental health-based consultation, and advice around men tal health.
Be responsible and ensure the effective co-ordination of clinical care provided including consideration to safeguarding and clinical risk issues where indicated
Work with clinical staff to identify children and young people with emerging mental health needs.
If working within MHST, Providing supervision and caseload management to the new EMHP (dependent on clinical competence and experience)
Participate in MDT discussion within relevant locality including waiting list management contribution.
Work in partnership with young people and their families to inform assessment, need and rationale for treatment intervention.
To work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to ensure safe working practice and positive outcomes for children and young people.
To follow safeguarding processes as appropriate or required.
When working within MHSTs the post holder will be expected to lead on engagement and participation events/activities hosted by the team and support delivery of the whole school approach offer by the team.
Job description Job responsibilities To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical record To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda. Work in partnership to deliver a range of mental health interventions. This may involve group work or direct work with children/young people as well as offering specialist mental health-based consultation, and advice around men tal health. Be responsible and ensure the effective co-ordination of clinical care provided including consideration to safeguarding and clinical risk issues where indicated Work with clinical staff to identify children and young people with emerging mental health needs. If working within MHST, Providing supervision and caseload management to the new EMHP (dependent on clinical competence and experience) Participate in MDT discussion within relevant locality including waiting list management contribution. Work in partnership with young people and their families to inform assessment, need and rationale for treatment intervention. To work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to ensure safe working practice and positive outcomes for children and young people. To follow safeguarding processes as appropriate or required. When working within MHSTs the post holder will be expected to lead on engagement and participation events/activities hosted by the team and support delivery of the whole school approach offer by the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have one of the following: Education Mental Health Practitioner Graduate (EMHP) or Post Graduate Qualification
- Children and Young Persons Wellbeing Practitioner (CYWP) Graduate or Post Graduate Qualification
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Graduate or Post Graduate Qualification
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapies Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma and where applicable hold a professional registration with the relevant accrediting body or be able to evidence ability to undertake this within 12 months of commencing in post. Registration must be maintained throughout employment OR
- Core Professional Qualification in one of the following areas: - Nursing - Social Work - Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Senior CYWP Qualification
- Senior EMHP Qualification
- PWP Supervision Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and skills in the complete range of approaches within the field as required to meet the needs of different patients and settings
- Level of knowledge of the mental health needs of children and adolescents
- Have experience in providing risk assessments
- Knowledge of legislation and strategic frameworks and their implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the full range of client groups
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist therapies in specific difficult to treat groups
- A level knowledge of theory and practice of specialist therapy / interventions
- Knowledge and skills in providing consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups
- Knowledge of research design and methodology consistent with practice to at least Degree level or equivalent
- Level of knowledge and/or training and other psychological therapies
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, clinical sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Must demonstrate ability to be self-reflective and to organise own supervision appropriately
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse community in a wide variety of contexts including highly specialist skills for working in settings outside the clinic
- Ability to take full clinical responsibility for patient care and treatment, both as a care co-ordinator and within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
- Interpersonal skills of a high level to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in order to convey clinically sensitive information to family members of all ages and to a wide range of lay and professional persons, within and outside of the NHS
- Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate and lead a multi-agency care plan / risk management plan
- Ability to identify and employ as appropriate clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice
- Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times oA commitment to the continuous improvement of services using feedback from individual clients, families, user surveys and clinical research
- Emotional stamina, and resilience to respond constructively in highly stressful situations oAbility to organise and co-ordinate areas of work that are complex and demanding
- Ability to identify and provide appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours
- A commitment to the continuous improvement of services using feedback from individual clients, families, user surveys and clinical research
- Ability to organise and co-ordinate areas of work that are complex and demanding
Desirable
- Information technology and management skills using word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills to multi-disciplinary work
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a case-load of children and young people with a range of moderate mental ohealth needs.
- Working within a children ocommunity mental health setting
- Experience of delivering evidence-based psychological therapy e.g. CBT
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups that reflect the full range of clinical severity including a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
- Experienced in and the ability to undertake case management and the supervision of students as required
- Experience of providing supervision
Desirable
- Experience of delivering teaching, training
- Experience of mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with mental health problems and their families
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience in consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Must have one of the following: Education Mental Health Practitioner Graduate (EMHP) or Post Graduate Qualification Children and Young Persons Wellbeing Practitioner (CYWP) Graduate or Post Graduate Qualification Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Graduate or Post Graduate Qualification Cognitive Behavioural Therapies Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma and where applicable hold a professional registration with the relevant accrediting body or be able to evidence ability to undertake this within 12 months of commencing in post. Registration must be maintained throughout employment OR Core Professional Qualification in one of the following areas: - Nursing - Social Work - Occupational Therapy Desirable Senior CYWP Qualification Senior EMHP Qualification PWP Supervision Qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge and skills in the complete range of approaches within the field as required to meet the needs of different patients and settings Level of knowledge of the mental health needs of children and adolescents Have experience in providing risk assessments Knowledge of legislation and strategic frameworks and their implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the full range of client groups Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist therapies in specific difficult to treat groups A level knowledge of theory and practice of specialist therapy / interventions Knowledge and skills in providing consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups Knowledge of research design and methodology consistent with practice to at least Degree level or equivalent Level of knowledge and/or training and other psychological therapies Skills Essential Skilled in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, clinical sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Must demonstrate ability to be self-reflective and to organise own supervision appropriately Ability to work within a culturally diverse community in a wide variety of contexts including highly specialist skills for working in settings outside the clinic Ability to take full clinical responsibility for patient care and treatment, both as a care co-ordinator and within the context of a multi-disciplinary team Interpersonal skills of a high level to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in order to convey clinically sensitive information to family members of all ages and to a wide range of lay and professional persons, within and outside of the NHS Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate and lead a multi-agency care plan / risk management plan Ability to identify and employ as appropriate clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times oA commitment to the continuous improvement of services using feedback from individual clients, families, user surveys and clinical research Emotional stamina, and resilience to respond constructively in highly stressful situations oAbility to organise and co-ordinate areas of work that are complex and demanding Ability to identify and provide appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours A commitment to the continuous improvement of services using feedback from individual clients, families, user surveys and clinical research Ability to organise and co-ordinate areas of work that are complex and demanding Desirable Information technology and management skills using word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills to multi-disciplinary work Experience Essential Experience of managing a case-load of children and young people with a range of moderate mental ohealth needs. Working within a children ocommunity mental health setting Experience of delivering evidence-based psychological therapy e.g. CBT Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups that reflect the full range of clinical severity including a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Experienced in and the ability to undertake case management and the supervision of students as required Experience of providing supervision Desirable Experience of delivering teaching, training Experience of mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with mental health problems and their families Experience of providing clinical supervision Experience in consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre
Whiston
Liverpool
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre
Whiston
Liverpool
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
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Education Mental Health Practitioner / Child Wellbeing Practitioner
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438331
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) or Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join our Aldershot Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
We invite you to consider being involved in this exciting opportunity to be a part of delivering the government's vision and commitment of having integrated mental health teams in schools as set out in the NHS Long Term Plan.
Please note this role is only open to those who have completed a diploma in Children's Wellbeing Practice or Education Mental Health Practice and are eligible to register with BABCP. No other registrations or unqualified applicants will be shortlisted.
Each MHST is co-located in a carefully selected group of schools within their Borough of Surrey. We currently have established teams in all 11 boroughs (Epsom, Spelthorne, Reigate and Banstead, Elmbridge, Surrey Heath, Woking, Runnymede, Guildford, Waverley, Tandridge and Mole Valley) . We also have teams in North East Hampshire covering Aldershot and Rushmoor.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work within an MHST within the wider School-based Need team delivering, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based CBT interventions for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. The post holder will work in schools and in community locations. This post is suitable for someone who is passionate about intervening early to support children, young people and their family who need support with managing their mental health and emotional wellbeing to enable them to thrive.
They will be expected to:
Manage a caseload and offer the provision of mental healthcare services, to young people with mental health difficulties.
Holistic assessment of mental health and wellbeing in children and young people.
Work in partnership with Primary Mental Health Workers, CAMHS, Schools and GPs to liaise and support children and young people.
Offer high quality brief outcome focused evidence-based CBT practice to individuals, workshops and groups.
Work together with their schools to co-produce and deliver whole school approach work and offer ongoing professional consultation and advice to School Professionals.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
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.
Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£33,677 to £40,996 a year Including 5% HCAS Per annum Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
325-7993149-CYPS-D
Job locations
Aldershot Centre for Health
Hospital Hill
Aldershot
GU11 1AY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our MHSTs support children and young people with emerging or mild-moderate mental health difficulties and Getting Help within the Thrive Framework by delivering targeted evidence-based interventions in schools. The MHSTs also work together with their schools to co-produce and deliver whole school approach work and offer ongoing professional consultation and advice to School Professionals, being the link between the school and wider EWB and MH services within Surrey.
Please see the attached job description for more details.
Please note: Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, the post holder must possess a valid driving license and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work
Evidence of registration with relevant professional body (BABCP/BPS) is required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our MHSTs support children and young people with emerging or mild-moderate mental health difficulties and Getting Help within the Thrive Framework by delivering targeted evidence-based interventions in schools. The MHSTs also work together with their schools to co-produce and deliver whole school approach work and offer ongoing professional consultation and advice to School Professionals, being the link between the school and wider EWB and MH services within Surrey.
Please see the attached job description for more details.
Please note: Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, the post holder must possess a valid driving license and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work
Evidence of registration with relevant professional body (BABCP/BPS) is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of Children's Wellbeing Practitioner PGCert, Low-Intensity Psychological Interventions for Children and Young People PGCert or Educational Mental Health Practitioner PGCert
- Registration with BABCP or BPS
Desirable
- A further relevant degree qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid trained
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a caseload and providing mental health services to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties
- Experience of holistic assessment of mental health, including risk formulation
- Experience of working in partnership with CAMHS, Schools, social care and GPs
- Experience of offering high quality brief outcome focused evidence-based practice
- Experience of delivering whole school approach interventions
- Experience of delivering 1:1 and group interventions to both children, young people and families
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of Children's Wellbeing Practitioner PGCert, Low-Intensity Psychological Interventions for Children and Young People PGCert or Educational Mental Health Practitioner PGCert
- Registration with BABCP or BPS
Desirable
- A further relevant degree qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid trained
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a caseload and providing mental health services to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties
- Experience of holistic assessment of mental health, including risk formulation
- Experience of working in partnership with CAMHS, Schools, social care and GPs
- Experience of offering high quality brief outcome focused evidence-based practice
- Experience of delivering whole school approach interventions
- Experience of delivering 1:1 and group interventions to both children, young people and families
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
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aldershot Centre for Health
Hospital Hill
Aldershot
GU11 1AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aldershot Centre for Health
Hospital Hill
Aldershot
GU11 1AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Recruit to Train CBT Therapist in Mental Health Support Teams
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438329
Job summary
SABP Mental Health Support Teams in Schools have an exciting opportunity for Recruit to Train Trainee CBT Therapists to join our team as part of the NHS England funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP-IAPT). We currently have roles based in both our Surrey MHSTs (base TBC) and North East Hampshire team (based out of Aldershot Centre for Health).
The post-holder/s will attend a fully funded one year training, completing a Post Graduate Diploma in CYP-PT therapies, in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) whilst carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills.
We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide support for children, young people or families using evidence-based intervention consistent with the course they are attending. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.
MHSTs are part of a wider 'School Based Needs Team' who deliver early intervention mental health support forchildren and young people, ensuring they receive the right support to meet their needs, at the right time, in alignment with the THRIVE model.
Main duties of the job
This is a permanent post with this training year funded by HEE. After successful completion of the course you will continue your employment within the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) using the new skills you have developed. You will continue in the MHST as a Band 6 Senior Clinician, delivering all 3 functions of MHSTs, including direct work with CYP and families, offering consultation and advice to school and supporting the delivery of Whole School Approach work.
This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during term (with possibility of extra university days near start) and will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants must be willing to travel to Reading to attend their lectures.
HEE are also expecting to implement a new rule regarding beneficiaries of their training year funding. We recommend you read this if you plan to apply to future trainings.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
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.
Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£41,957 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-8331084-CYPS
Job locations
Various Across Surrey and North East Hampshire
18 Mole Business Park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the detailed job description and person specification.
The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.
To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT trainingand alsohave a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession. You can find out whether you have a recognised Core Professionhere.
If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge,Skillsand Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed your KSA criteria before interview and, a job offer will be made subject to passing the KSA. Please see theBABCP websitefor guidance and exemplars.
If you have completed previous Health Education England funded training (e.g. CWP/EMHP training), you cannot attend High Intensity training until 2 full years after your previous trainings exam boards we will require proof of this time period prior to interview if you completed CWP/EMHP training in 2024.
Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, Trainees must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.
Please note post holders must successfully complete the course as a condition of this role.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached for the detailed job description and person specification. The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP. To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT trainingand alsohave a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession. You can find out whether you have a recognised Core Professionhere. If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge,Skillsand Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed your KSA criteria before interview and, a job offer will be made subject to passing the KSA. Please see theBABCP websitefor guidance and exemplars. If you have completed previous Health Education England funded training (e.g. CWP/EMHP training), you cannot attend High Intensity training until 2 full years after your previous trainings exam boards we will require proof of this time period prior to interview if you completed CWP/EMHP training in 2024. Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, Trainees must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work. Please note post holders must successfully complete the course as a condition of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BABCP recognised Core Profession OR equivalent training and experience (KSA - Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio)
- Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc). OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Experience
Essential
- Ideally at least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting
- Experience of working with safeguarding issues
- Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a CBT framework
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people
Desirable
- Familiarity with electronic patient management systems such as IAPTus, RIO, SystmOne etc.
- Awareness of relevant initiatives and frameworks, including MHSTs, Thrive and CYP IAPT.
- Awareness of relevant data monitoring requirements
- Experience of assessing/working with complex case.
- Experience of developing clinical policies/procedures.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential BABCP recognised Core Profession OR equivalent training and experience (KSA - Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio) Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc). OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Experience Essential Ideally at least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting Experience of working with safeguarding issues Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies Desirable Previous experience of working within a CBT framework Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people Desirable Familiarity with electronic patient management systems such as IAPTus, RIO, SystmOne etc. Awareness of relevant initiatives and frameworks, including MHSTs, Thrive and CYP IAPT. Awareness of relevant data monitoring requirements Experience of assessing/working with complex case. Experience of developing clinical policies/procedures.
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
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various Across Surrey and North East Hampshire
18 Mole Business Park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various Across Surrey and North East Hampshire
18 Mole Business Park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Assistant Psychologist
North London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438327
Job summary
**Please Note:
We ask that you include why you have chosen to apply for this specific post in the MAP Pathway in your personal statement. Applications without this won't be considered.
Should the volume of applications be very high, we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, reflective, and creative team to develop your skills and confidence in working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems. You will be part of a vibrant multi-disciplinary team (MDT) which is psychologically led and your clinical work will be directly supervised by a psychological therapist.
The MAP Pathway is an innovative and leading service in the treatment of complex anxiety and depression (with underlying Cluster C PD traits). It is part of the broader Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) Service, working with the complex PTSD Pathway and the PD Pathway (for Cluster B PD presentations). CEN offers specialist, psychologically informed multidisciplinary care to service users require more intensive input. A willingness to work with clients who present with interpersonal complexity is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
Assistant Psychologists are an integral part of the MAP Pathway and their skills and contributions are highly valued. We view the role as developmental and seek to offer the support required for you to move to the next stage of your career. Therole offers a broad range of experiences including: direct clinical work, operational support to the lead including managing team caseload spreadsheets and doing a monthly audit of pathway clinical activity, and opportunity to contribute to service development.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
- We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
- With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
- We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
- We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?
- We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
- We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
- NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
- Excellent internal staff network
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum including HCAS (pro-rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
455-NLFT-8321656
Job locations
The Halliwick, St Ann's Hospital,
St Ann's Road
London
N15 3TH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAP patients present as withdrawn, isolated, lonely, limited in their functioning and have multiple social and psychological needs. The aim of the team is to help increase peoples emotional, social and practical functioning, so they can engage better with relationships and meaningful activity outside of services. MAP focuses on understanding and working with the relational patterns underlying anxiety and depression. Models used within the pathway range from Schema Therapy, DBT, psychodynamic, Systemic and CBT. Essential to the functioning of the MAP Pathway is a shared responsibility approach; all risk issues and clinical decisions are held as a team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAP patients present as withdrawn, isolated, lonely, limited in their functioning and have multiple social and psychological needs. The aim of the team is to help increase peoples emotional, social and practical functioning, so they can engage better with relationships and meaningful activity outside of services. MAP focuses on understanding and working with the relational patterns underlying anxiety and depression. Models used within the pathway range from Schema Therapy, DBT, psychodynamic, Systemic and CBT. Essential to the functioning of the MAP Pathway is a shared responsibility approach; all risk issues and clinical decisions are held as a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology conferring entitlement to graduate membership of BPS
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year working in a healthcare environment or equivalent.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology conferring entitlement to graduate membership of BPS
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year working in a healthcare environment or equivalent.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
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
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Halliwick, St Ann's Hospital,
St Ann's Road
London
N15 3TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Halliwick, St Ann's Hospital,
St Ann's Road
London
N15 3TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438322
Job summary
Bexley CAMHS provides specialist mental health care for children and young people from birth to 18 years with their parents/families/carers. We provide specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people with severe and enduring emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. Specialist CAMHS has a responsibility to assist professionals working with children in universal services to enhance the capacity and capability of these services to identify and provide early intervention for children with mild to moderate mental health needs. This is provided through support, advice, mental health consultation, training and joint clinical work. The service provides a responsive, timely and accessible service, targeted at those children, young people and their families who are most in need of specialist mental health services.
Main duties of the job
These posts will provide:
i) Assessments and multi-disciplinary clinical interventions for children, young people, their families and carers with moderate significant and enduring mental health difficulties. The clinical work is short and medium term.
ii) Care in partnership with the child's caring network - to advise and support where necessary.
iii) Mental health advice, consultation, training and support to professionals working with children in order to enhance the capacity and capability of those professionals / services to identify mental health problems and provide early intervention of mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£63,665 to £70,887 a year pro rata pa inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
277-8299778-CYP-B
Job locations
Bexley CAMHS
Park crescent
Erith
DA8 3EE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full time Systemic Psychotherapistwill join a team which provides a well-established, highly specialist service for young people in Greenwich. You will work with young people up to 18 years and their families/carers, with significant and acute mental health difficulties.
This post holder is situated within Greenwich CAMH Service.
To provide the CAMHS team with a high quality, evidence based systemic psychotherapy service to children, their families, carers and professional networks, in keeping with CYP-IAPT principles.
To provide specialist systemic assessment and therapy to families with children and adolescents who are referred to CAMHS.
To provide specialist advice and consultation regarding diagnoses and treatment to CAMHS colleagues, external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines and within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to overall service delivery as required.
To contribute to the development, implementation, and audit of services for families with children presenting to the Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full time Systemic Psychotherapistwill join a team which provides a well-established, highly specialist service for young people in Greenwich. You will work with young people up to 18 years and their families/carers, with significant and acute mental health difficulties.
This post holder is situated within Greenwich CAMH Service.
To provide the CAMHS team with a high quality, evidence based systemic psychotherapy service to children, their families, carers and professional networks, in keeping with CYP-IAPT principles.
To provide specialist systemic assessment and therapy to families with children and adolescents who are referred to CAMHS.
To provide specialist advice and consultation regarding diagnoses and treatment to CAMHS colleagues, external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines and within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to overall service delivery as required.
To contribute to the development, implementation, and audit of services for families with children presenting to the Service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as qualified FT 2+ yrs
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working with YP, risk, nhs 2+ yrs
Qualification
Essential
- Relevant family therapy qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as qualified FT 2+ yrs
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working with YP, risk, nhs 2+ yrs
Qualification
Essential
- Relevant family therapy qualification
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
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bexley CAMHS
Park crescent
Erith
DA8 3EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bexley CAMHS
Park crescent
Erith
DA8 3EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438297
Job summary
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic Psychology graduates with graduate basis for registration with the BPS. Previous clinical or research experience in the field of psychology is required. You will be part of the National Gambling Clinic at the Clinic's base in London. The National Gambling Clinic is a highly specialist NHS service providing treatment for gambling harms. We pride ourselves on having acted as a centre of excellence and as a training clinic, having influenced policy and obtained a proven track record of publications.
Main duties of the job
To plan and undertake assessments of clients. This may include using motivational interviewing techniques, self-report measures, risk assessment, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care. Assessments will involve making judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, as well as requiring prolonged concentration
To write clinical summaries and care plans based on information gleaned at assessment and present these to the multi-disciplinary team.
To work on a 1.2.1 basis with clients with gambling addiction on a regular basis, and be able to communicate sensitive and complex information, whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism at all times.
To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups, under the supervision of a qualified member of staff.
To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects on a regular basis in order to help develop and improve service provision. This may include complex audits / service evaluation using qualitative or quantitative methods
About us
The Addictions Directorate with CNWL Foundation Trust is a large, well-established provider which offers a wide range of specialist NHS drug, alcohol and behavioural addiction treatment interventions to the diverse and multicultural populations in Central and North West London. Our services include community services, A&E liaison services, Peripatetic nurses, Family Therapy, a National Gambling Service and a Club Drug Clinic.
Our services are dedicated to helping people overcome their dependency on substances, with behavioural addictions and helping clients and their families rebuild their lives and enable recovery.We are committed to working in partnership with other providers and service users in local systems of treatment and recovery.
CNWLis committed to providing high quality, evidence-based treatment options and is a learning organisation which promotes staff competence and training and valuesclinical governance, audit and research. We are linked with Imperial College, University of London and are committed to evaluating our services and developing new and innovative approaches.
We reserve the right to close this advert early as we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-D-AD-0640
Job locations
National Gambling Clinic
69 Warwick Road London
London
SW5 9BH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.
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Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert. .
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- A 2:1 honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology including mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous direct work in a clinical setting with clients experiencing addiction or mental health problems
- Experience of research
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience of working in a prison or Addictions setting
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to communicate around subjects that may be highly emotive
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Desirable
- High standard of report writing
- Experience of using SystmOne
PERSONAL
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with people with mental health problems disabilities.
- Ability to work reliably and consistently with work agreed and supervised at regular intervals.
- Ability to work independently and in new environments with a resilient and self-motivated attitude
Desirable
- An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
Person Specification TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS Essential A 2:1 honours degree or higher in psychology Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology including mental health practice and/or research design and analysis EXPERIENCE Essential Previous direct work in a clinical setting with clients experiencing addiction or mental health problems Experience of research Desirable Experience of paid work in direct care provision. Experience of working in a prison or Addictions setting KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Essential High level communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to communicate around subjects that may be highly emotive Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities. An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context An understanding of psychology applied to health care Desirable High standard of report writing Experience of using SystmOne PERSONAL Essential An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with people with mental health problems disabilities. Ability to work reliably and consistently with work agreed and supervised at regular intervals. Ability to work independently and in new environments with a resilient and self-motivated attitude Desirable An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities. OTHER Essential Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively Desirable A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Gambling Clinic
69 Warwick Road London
London
SW5 9BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Gambling Clinic
69 Warwick Road London
London
SW5 9BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438292
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical or counselling psychologist to work within the Brent Integrated Psychology & Psychotherapy Service (BIPPS) and Brent Community Mental Health Hub (BCMHH) .
BIPPS provides psychological therapy to clients experiencing complex mental health problems. The post holder will be expected to provide specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions.
We are recruiting a Band 7 clinical or counselling psychologist for a position within the Psychosis Pathway ( 0.5 FTE). We will consider applications from trainee clinical psychologists due to complete their training this year.
The Psychosis Pathway is a supportive and dedicated psychological therapies -led treatment pathway that is committed to supporting people aged 18+ who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis. Service users supported by this pathway often have been given the diagnosis of Schizophrenia or Bipolar Affective Disorder.
The Post holder will primarily be working with service users who are receiving care from the Depot Clinic, which provides monitoring and medication management. The role will focus on supporting access to psychological interventions to this client group. Training and supervision will be provided to support the post-holder in the role.
The post holder will be commitment to the recovery model, team working, and service user / carer involvement. Experience of working with diversity in a multicultural setting is vital.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work with clients presenting with a range of complex emotional and social difficulties. The Mental Health Hub, Early Intervention Service and inpatient wards, provide care for those clients whose needs cannot be adequately met within a primary care setting .
The post-holder will provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy for clients with complex mental health problems. They will also support the provision of the psychosocial programmes offered within the service. The psychologist will be expected to offer advice, training, and consultation to other members of the team and non-professional carers. Training and experience in models such as CBT, CBTp, FI, DBT, EMDR and ACT will be utilised within this role.
The post-holder will attend weekly team meetings and case discussion forums. They will have an active role in managing referrals and planning clinical care. They will contribute to the ongoing development of effective recovery-oriented treatment models. They will also play an active role in initiatives to ensure optimal use of psychological therapy resources, that are widely accessible and offered in a timely manner. The post-holder will support the team in assessing the psychological and social needs of patients referred to the service.
About us
Along with the fully established benefits such as Monthly supervision; Annual personal development plans/appraisals; Support and guidance with Revalidation; Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies. We are also able to offer access to a full range of internal and external training opportunities across our services.
The catchment area of the post is the North London borough of Brent.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum pro rata inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
333-J-BR-0868-A
Job locations
Fairfields House
Roe Green
London
NW9 0PS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To offer specialist psychological assessment and intervention to patients attending the service
- To provide specialist advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
- To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems.
- To be responsible for implementing psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
- To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, considering both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.
- To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.
- To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients, and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To offer specialist psychological assessment and intervention to patients attending the service
- To provide specialist advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
- To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems.
- To be responsible for implementing psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
- To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, considering both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.
- To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.
- To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients, and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of treatment.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology or its equivalent as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Interest in psychosis and related training
Experience
Essential
- Assessed experience of working in a CMHT or similar complex care service working with patients with complexity and co-morbidity
- Relevant experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of representing Psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
- Experience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings.
- Experience of supervising other mental health staff.
- Experience of providing psychological support to service users with psychotic symptoms
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Post-Qualification practice of CBT or other evidence-based psychological therapies.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
- Knowledge of legislation and policy in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized psychological for psychosis and difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialized psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
- Post-qualification training and accreditation in CBT or other evidence-based psychological therapies
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology or its equivalent as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Interest in psychosis and related training
Experience
Essential
- Assessed experience of working in a CMHT or similar complex care service working with patients with complexity and co-morbidity
- Relevant experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of representing Psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
- Experience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings.
- Experience of supervising other mental health staff.
- Experience of providing psychological support to service users with psychotic symptoms
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Post-Qualification practice of CBT or other evidence-based psychological therapies.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
- Knowledge of legislation and policy in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized psychological for psychosis and difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialized psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
- Post-qualification training and accreditation in CBT or other evidence-based psychological therapies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fairfields House
Roe Green
London
NW9 0PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fairfields House
Roe Green
London
NW9 0PS
United Kingdom
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Mental Health Practitioner
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438291
Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply unless there has been a substantial change in their experience or suitability for the role.
To play a key role in the important 'Early Days in Custody' of prisoners, working closely with other departments to ensure that all risks are assessed and managed, providing a presence, with other team members.
o To function fully within the Integrated Mental Health Team, assessing and treating patients through their journey in prison.
o To accept referrals and triage patients with the team.
o To undertake comprehensive assessments alone or with colleagues andfeedback to the Multi-disciplinary Team, ensuring that planned care is individual and appropriate to the needs of the patient.
o To provide effective case management to a defined caseload in accordance with the Care Programme Approach, in conjunction with the team, appropriate prison departments and external health, social care and probation services.
o To ensure effective pre-release care planning
Main duties of the job
Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment based on an individualised approach. Working with the Mental Health Nurse Lead to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce.
To work under the direction of the Deputy Head of Healthcare (Mental Health Lead) and Mental Health Nurse Lead to ensure that clinical priorities are clearly understood and met to an agreed standard.
o To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with Patients and staff teams.
o To undertake risk assessments including the formulation of a comprehensive plans developed jointly with the Patients and staff teams.
o To work within the Prison Service safer custody framework for managing Suicide and self-harm (SASH procedures) to support Patients requiring this.
o To provide a service sensitive to age, culture, ethnicity and gender, sexuality and disability.
o To contribute to the effective multi-disciplinary team working within the team and the rest of the Prison.
o To participate in the reception/induction process, and any other model that the local team adopts, in order to identify individuals with mental health problems at the earliest opportunity.
About us
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic, in the patient's own home or in a Prison. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking torecruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With adiverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities, Health & Justice and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-D-HJ-2037-C
Job locations
HMP Woodhill
Milton Keynes
MK4 4DA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have an active presence and act as a resource for all staff and prisoners, in addition to those patients under your care, in the Segregation unit and Clinical Assessment Unit.
To work with the agreed Core Assessment Tool within all relevant Prison Departments
To carry out duties in accordance with Prison / NOMS policies.
To undertake comprehensive assessment of individuals: to include all areas of need and information gathering from all relevant Prison Departments and external agencies.
To case manage an identified caseload of clients, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team and relevant agencies and carers. To include the planning and implementation of effective care plans, regular review meetings, timely referral to external agencies, within the framework of the CPA, to ensure effective pre-release planning.
To communicate effectively with all relevant internal departments and external agencies regarding clients, within the restrictions of a prison environment.
To work closely with the MDT and identify and facilitate an effective range of therapeutic interventions for this particular client group.
To respond to urgent referrals and to assess whether input from the team is indicated/appropriate.
To offer a range of evidence based interventions and proactive risk management approaches to help the patient reduce and manage symptoms, high risk behaviour and other disabling effects of their conditions and enable, as far as possible, full and sustained recovery.
To ensure that both CNWL Safeguarding Adults and Children Guidelines and procedures are fully understood and to ensure the safety needs of adults and children involved are met at all times and take appropriate action when either the adult or/and child is felt to be at risk or in need.
Job description Job responsibilities To have an active presence and act as a resource for all staff and prisoners, in addition to those patients under your care, in the Segregation unit and Clinical Assessment Unit. To work with the agreed Core Assessment Tool within all relevant Prison Departments To carry out duties in accordance with Prison / NOMS policies. To undertake comprehensive assessment of individuals: to include all areas of need and information gathering from all relevant Prison Departments and external agencies. To case manage an identified caseload of clients, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team and relevant agencies and carers. To include the planning and implementation of effective care plans, regular review meetings, timely referral to external agencies, within the framework of the CPA, to ensure effective pre-release planning. To communicate effectively with all relevant internal departments and external agencies regarding clients, within the restrictions of a prison environment. To work closely with the MDT and identify and facilitate an effective range of therapeutic interventions for this particular client group. To respond to urgent referrals and to assess whether input from the team is indicated/appropriate. To offer a range of evidence based interventions and proactive risk management approaches to help the patient reduce and manage symptoms, high risk behaviour and other disabling effects of their conditions and enable, as far as possible, full and sustained recovery. To ensure that both CNWL Safeguarding Adults and Children Guidelines and procedures are fully understood and to ensure the safety needs of adults and children involved are met at all times and take appropriate action when either the adult or/and child is felt to be at risk or in need.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RMN)
- Mentorship or supervisor qualification
- Evidence of professional development since registration
Desirable
- Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework
- Experience of working in community setting
- Experience of mentoring or supervising students
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Risk assessment and management skills
- Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate
- Expert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Proven ability to work patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience.
- Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.
- Knowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health.
- Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service
- Able to ask for support where required.
- Compassionate & non-judgmental approach.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RMN) Mentorship or supervisor qualification Evidence of professional development since registration Desirable Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc. Previous Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework Experience of working in community setting Experience of mentoring or supervising students Desirable Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment Skills and knowledge Essential Risk assessment and management skills Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance). Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate Expert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Proven ability to work patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience. Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health. Knowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health. Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Essential Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service Able to ask for support where required. Compassionate & non-judgmental approach.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Woodhill
Milton Keynes
MK4 4DA
United Kingdom
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Woodhill
Milton Keynes
MK4 4DA
United Kingdom
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Assistant Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438289
Job summary
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of children, young people and their carers across all sectors of social care; providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision and direction of a qualified clinical psychologist, working according to the plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of the Service's policies and procedures.
To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Please note that this post will close once we have received sufficient numbers of applications, please apply at your earliest convenience.
The post holder will work on the Goal Based Intervention Project, ADHD pathway, local SEND team and ongoing QIs.
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Wherever you wish to work and whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL."
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Main duties of the job
- To monitor routine outcome measures for initial assessments at the clinic which will involve handing out measures, ensuring these are correctly completed, scoring and entering into a data base as appropriate under the support of a qualified supervisor. To assist with Psychology waitlist's updating, data extrapolation and presentation. To assist with, under the direct supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, psychological assessments of clients applying psychological measures, including neuropsychological, tests, 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. To assist in the formulation and delivery of routine care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, under the direct supervision of a qualified professional psychologist/suitably qualified therapist. To assist, under the direct supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups and responding to mental health needs and or safeguarding issues that emerge, be that advice or referral To assist, under the direct supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
About us
CNWL have a pioneering history of improving health outcomes in people's lives, by providing physical and mental health services at GPs, clinics, hospitals, and in the community. To find out more about CAMHS please CLICK HERE.
Staff are the heartbeat of our organisation! You'll have direct liaison with your Service Manager and Head of Service to develop your career. You'll receive monthly supervision to support bespoke training, development offers, and our leadership and development programme, see the "Staff rewards and wellbeing handbook" for more details.
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Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-G-CA-1763-A
Job locations
Avondale Drive
Hayes
UB3 3NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Beside clinical work, the post holder will collaborate in:
Research and service evaluation
1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and service evaluation projects.
2. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
3. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
Administration, Clinical Recording
1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s).
2. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, report writing and consultation records in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.
3. To prepare test materials and visual aids as required.
4. To undertake specific administrative duties as required.
5. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by their Psychology Manager.
6. To contribute to gathering information in order to develop comprehensive formulations with the Clinical Psychologist.
Job description Job responsibilities Beside clinical work, the post holder will collaborate in: Research and service evaluation 1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and service evaluation projects. 2. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. 3. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members. Administration, Clinical Recording 1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s). 2. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, report writing and consultation records in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures. 3. To prepare test materials and visual aids as required. 4. To undertake specific administrative duties as required. 5. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by their Psychology Manager. 6. To contribute to gathering information in order to develop comprehensive formulations with the Clinical Psychologist.
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Experience of working within a CAMHS Service
Desirable
- Experience of work in direct care provision.
- Experience of working with children who are looked after or on the edge of care with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Experience of working within a Social Services setting.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
Desirable
- Experience of running groups.
- Experience of collecting and analysing routine outcome measures.
- High stand of report writing
- Experience using microcomputers for databases or data-analysis.
PERSONAL
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with people with mental health problems and learning disabilities.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Person Specification EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis EXPERIENCE Essential Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. Experience of working within a CAMHS Service Desirable Experience of work in direct care provision. Experience of working with children who are looked after or on the edge of care with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. Experience of working within a Social Services setting. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Essential High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context An understanding of psychology applied to health care. Desirable Experience of running groups. Experience of collecting and analysing routine outcome measures. High stand of report writing Experience using microcomputers for databases or data-analysis. PERSONAL Essential An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Avondale Drive
Hayes
UB3 3NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Practitioner Psychologist in ICU
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438285
Job summary
This is an opportunity to work into the ICU Service of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT), providing psychological care to the patients & families, as well as helping staff manage the emotional challenges of the work.
This .8 WTE Band 7 Maternity cover post (for 11 months) will be based at Charing Cross Hospital, but will liaise with the teams at the other sites and may be asked to work at the other sites. The post will be part of a team of 4 qualified Psychologists and an Assistant Psychologist, along with trainees on placements. The ICU psychology team is part of the wider supportive Clinical Health Psychology department which has its base at St Mary's Hospital, and offers supervision, peer support and access to CPD.
We will welcome applications from those with experience of working in acute hospitals and with a real interest in health psychology. The postholder will be able to tolerate an emotionally and logistically pressured environment (including exposure to critical illness, trauma and end of life) and will thrive on being able to work closely with a wide range of other professionals, bringing a high standard of theoretical and clinical expertise to patient care. This post would require significant movement around the ward, clinic spaces and the hospital including use of stairs, sitting or standing for extended periods. We would make efforts to accommodate individual needs but please consider if this working environment is suitable for you.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist psychology service to the ICU including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate.
To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across various settings, including hospitals and community clinics. They are actively seeking to recruit outstanding individuals who are passionate about providing effective and safe care. CNWL offers a diverse range of career opportunities, including roles in mental health, community services, and addiction support, with opportunities for career development and leadership positions. The organization emphasizes a modern approach to healthcare, focusing on community integration and patient well-being.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare for over one million people every year. We particularly serve the local communities in the eight boroughs that form the North West London Integrated Care System. Formed in 2007, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, with more than 14,500 staff. Our five hospitals in central and west London - Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea, St Mary's and The Western Eye - have a long track record in research and education, influencing care and treatment nationally and worldwide. We are developing a growing range of integrated and digital care services and offer private healthcare in dedicated facilities on all our sites, including at the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
333-J-WE-0885
Job locations
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Rd
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Client Care
To provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for ICU patients within the Clinical Health Psychology service; this will include work with ICU inpatients and outpatients.
To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers, families or visitors of referred clients of the ICU when required.
To offer support to ICU staff at the group or individual level, around the psychosocial impact of work in ICU.
To work systemically as part of the Clinical Health Psychology and Critical Care departments; offering psychological consultation, teaching & training and supervision when suitable.
To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.
To act as liaison on the patient pathway, between the acute hospital, primary care and community services as necessary for the psychological well-being of the patients.
Policy and service development
To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes.
To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities.
To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects.
Care or management of resources
To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources.
Management and supervision
To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of an assistant psychologist if required, under supervision from a more senior psychologist.
To supervise trainee applied psychologists within own area of specialism after completion of the relevant Training Courses Supervision Training.
Teaching and Training
To provide occasional specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate.
To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles.
Record-keeping and Information Governance
To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.
To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.
Research and development
To undertake regular complex service evaluation, audits or research relevant to service needs.
Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development
To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines.
To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.
To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.
General
To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow trust policies relating to its management.
To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situationsand to support others involved in such situations.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical and Client Care To provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for ICU patients within the Clinical Health Psychology service; this will include work with ICU inpatients and outpatients. To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers, families or visitors of referred clients of the ICU when required. To offer support to ICU staff at the group or individual level, around the psychosocial impact of work in ICU. To work systemically as part of the Clinical Health Psychology and Critical Care departments; offering psychological consultation, teaching & training and supervision when suitable. To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. To act as liaison on the patient pathway, between the acute hospital, primary care and community services as necessary for the psychological well-being of the patients. Policy and service development To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes. To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities. To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects. Care or management of resources To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources. Management and supervision To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of an assistant psychologist if required, under supervision from a more senior psychologist. To supervise trainee applied psychologists within own area of specialism after completion of the relevant Training Courses Supervision Training. Teaching and Training To provide occasional specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate. To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles. Record-keeping and Information Governance To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry. Research and development To undertake regular complex service evaluation, audits or research relevant to service needs. Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines. To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies. To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these. General To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow trust policies relating to its management. To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situationsand to support others involved in such situations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDoctorate or equivalent in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology
- oRegistered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.
Desirable
- oTraining in 3rd wave therapies
- oTraining in trauma-related therapies
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of work in health psychology or other relevant area
- oExperience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
- oExperience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities.
- oExperience of developing and carrying out research projects
Desirable
- oExperience of working in ICU or other acute hospital ward environment
Knowledge
Essential
- oTheoretical knowledge of psychological processes that are relevant to physical health conditions
- oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
- oDoctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
Desirable
- oExperience of treating trauma, especially in relation to physical health conditions or that might affect the treatment and management of a physical health condition
Skills
Essential
- oTo communicate complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
- oTo select and administer specialist psychological assessments, including neuropsychological tests, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
- oTo be able to suitably adapt and sensitively deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDoctorate or equivalent in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology oRegistered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. Desirable oTraining in 3rd wave therapies oTraining in trauma-related therapies Experience Essential oExperience of work in health psychology or other relevant area oExperience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature oExperience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. oExperience of developing and carrying out research projects Desirable oExperience of working in ICU or other acute hospital ward environment Knowledge Essential oTheoretical knowledge of psychological processes that are relevant to physical health conditions oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. oDoctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis. Desirable oExperience of treating trauma, especially in relation to physical health conditions or that might affect the treatment and management of a physical health condition Skills Essential oTo communicate complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information. oTo select and administer specialist psychological assessments, including neuropsychological tests, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources. oTo be able to suitably adapt and sensitively deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Rd
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Rd
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
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CBT Trainee (ASC-LD)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438281
Job summary
Our service has an exciting opportunity for a CYP Psychological Trainings: Therapy Trainee (ASC-LD) to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes. This government-funded initiative promotes the growth and skill of the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year position, allowing services to employ trainees to support specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support. This is a unique opportunity to apply your learning from weekly teaching into practical clinical interventions working with clients in the service making a direct impact in the lives of children, young people and their families. this is a training and employment post and candidates will need to manage a demanding combination of academic work, self-study and clinical case work.
We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children and young people's mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE Guideline recommended treatment. You will be committed to the CYP Psychological Training Programme core principles: Accessibility, accountability, participation, awareness and evidence-based practice and in providing an inclusive and effective service for children and young people, along with a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Main duties of the job
Please note the position will be based at Eaglestone Health Centre, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes but successful candidates will be expected to travel to Anna Freud in Central London (Rodney St, N1 9JH) for teaching during the training year. More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/
Training Information:
Course start date: 18th January 2027
This full-time training will begin in January 2026 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients (children, young people, and carers) related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student with UCL/Anna Freud. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a UCL Postgraduate Diploma.
Application Process:
This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements.
About us
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-D-MK-MH-1368
Job locations
Eaglestone Health Centre
Hospital Campus, Standing Way, Eaglestone
Milton Keynes
MK6 5NG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This intensive training post will equip the post holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using the core principles of the CYP Psychological Training Programme and consistent with the evidence base in the area of ASC-LD. The post holder will work in the service for at least 2.5 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme or undertaking self-study days for the remaining days, as required by the education provider.
Candidates will need to show evidence of being eligible for meeting BABCP KSA requirements for accreditation if they do not hold a core professional training.
Please note that this is a training post offered as a fixed term opportunity. Successful completion of the training programme does not create an expectation or guarantee of permanent employment at the end of the training contract.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This intensive training post will equip the post holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using the core principles of the CYP Psychological Training Programme and consistent with the evidence base in the area of ASC-LD. The post holder will work in the service for at least 2.5 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme or undertaking self-study days for the remaining days, as required by the education provider.
Candidates will need to show evidence of being eligible for meeting BABCP KSA requirements for accreditation if they do not hold a core professional training.
Please note that this is a training post offered as a fixed term opportunity. Successful completion of the training programme does not create an expectation or guarantee of permanent employment at the end of the training contract.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc); OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but have relevant professional experience are still encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Desirable
- Previous training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling, CWP, EMHP and low intensity therapies)
- Proven record of previous academic attainment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to risk and safeguarding of children and young people.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of CBT theory and its application
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within children and young people in a mental health setting
- Experience of multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary working and liaising across internal and external agencies
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions
- Experience working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions (e.g. PWP, CWP, EMHP and Parent Trainer)
- Experience of assessing and managing risk and safeguarding issues
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and their families, whilst considering social differences
- Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their carers
- Ability to use supervision to reflect on practice
- Ability to follow policy and clinical governance procedures and make proposal for change
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Able to accommodate travel demands associated with the role
- Ability to complete academic work across different learning environments at postgraduate level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences good clinical practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc); OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but have relevant professional experience are still encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Desirable
- Previous training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling, CWP, EMHP and low intensity therapies)
- Proven record of previous academic attainment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to risk and safeguarding of children and young people.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of CBT theory and its application
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within children and young people in a mental health setting
- Experience of multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary working and liaising across internal and external agencies
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions
- Experience working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions (e.g. PWP, CWP, EMHP and Parent Trainer)
- Experience of assessing and managing risk and safeguarding issues
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and their families, whilst considering social differences
- Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their carers
- Ability to use supervision to reflect on practice
- Ability to follow policy and clinical governance procedures and make proposal for change
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Able to accommodate travel demands associated with the role
- Ability to complete academic work across different learning environments at postgraduate level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences good clinical practice
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Eaglestone Health Centre
Hospital Campus, Standing Way, Eaglestone
Milton Keynes
MK6 5NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Eaglestone Health Centre
Hospital Campus, Standing Way, Eaglestone
Milton Keynes
MK6 5NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438273
Job summary
Theatre Practitioner Hereford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week As a Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our hospital, you'll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills.You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC.
Main duties of the job
As a Theatre Practitioner (ODP),you will: Work in a multi disciplinary team covering a varied patient caseload Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training.
About us
About Nuffield Hospital - Hereford The Nuffield Health hospital in Hereford is located in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside and sits just half a mile north of Hereford City Centre. A hospital, offering exceptional private healthcare to the local community and surrounding counties. Offers a vast range of first-class medical and surgical services performed by a team of expert consultants. The Ward consists of 20 inpatient beds, and a busy ACU with the majority of patients receiving elective Surgical procedures. Catering for both inpatient and day case surgery, providing a broad range of surgical specialties including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Plastics and more. Working with leading consultants, Hereford hospital prevents and treats many medical conditions and offers a wide range of complex surgery and services. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
JR0103093
Job locations
Venns Lane
Hereford
HR1 1DF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Theatre Practitioner Hereford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week As a Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our hospital, you'll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As a Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will:
Work in a multi disciplinary team covering a varied patient caseload Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team settingCreate high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence basedHave ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. About Nuffield Hospital - Hereford The Nuffield Health hospital in Hereford is located in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside and sits just half a mile north of Hereford City Centre. A hospital, offering exceptional private healthcare to the local community and surrounding counties. Offers a vast range of first-class medical and surgical services performed by a team of expert consultants. The Ward consists of 20 inpatient beds, and a busy ACU with the majority of patients receiving elective Surgical procedures. Catering for both inpatient and day case surgery, providing a broad range of surgical specialties including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Plastics and more. Working with leading consultants, Hereford hospital prevents and treats many medical conditions and offers a wide range of complex surgery and services. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.
Job description Job responsibilities Theatre Practitioner Hereford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week As a Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our hospital, you'll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As a Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will: Work in a multi disciplinary team covering a varied patient caseload Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team settingCreate high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence basedHave ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. About Nuffield Hospital - Hereford The Nuffield Health hospital in Hereford is located in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside and sits just half a mile north of Hereford City Centre. A hospital, offering exceptional private healthcare to the local community and surrounding counties. Offers a vast range of first-class medical and surgical services performed by a team of expert consultants. The Ward consists of 20 inpatient beds, and a busy ACU with the majority of patients receiving elective Surgical procedures. Catering for both inpatient and day case surgery, providing a broad range of surgical specialties including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Plastics and more. Working with leading consultants, Hereford hospital prevents and treats many medical conditions and offers a wide range of complex surgery and services. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As a Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our hospital, you'll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills.You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC.
Experience
Essential
- With post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care
Person Specification Qualifications Essential As a Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our hospital, you'll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills.You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. Experience Essential With post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Nuffield Health
Address
Venns Lane
Hereford
HR1 1DF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Nuffield Health
Address
Venns Lane
Hereford
HR1 1DF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)
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Principal Clinical Psychologist
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438243
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to apply for the role of Principal Clinical Psychologist in the West Complex Needs Service. The Complex Needs Service plays a key role in delivering mental health care for adults with personality-based difficulties and complex trauma. The post-holder will be part of a leadership team that helps co-ordinate and implement direct and indirect psychological care to our client group, whilst also helping to support the wider system that works with our clients.
CNS West offer a range of psychological therapies including Structured Clinical Management, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mentalisation Based Therapy. We have recently commenced implementing a Cognitive Analytic Therapy pathway, with the support from senior operational management, and have access to METIP Health Education England funded training. We would welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in evidence based psychological models for the treatment of complex emotional needs and experience of working with high levels of relational trauma. Accredited supervisor status is considered highly desirable as a significant part of the role involves supervision, consultation and leadership.
Main duties of the job
Psychological approaches are highly valued within our team and Clinical Psychologists are integral in this process, providing specialist assessment and interventions, as well as contributing to the clinical thinking and decision making of the team. The post-holder will join a supportive and friendly senior leadership team which includes other clinical psychologists and other professionals. Alongside their leadership roles, they will also carry a clinical caseload, working directly and indirectly with service users. They will also provide supervision, consultation and training to the wider service. We are keen to recruit someone with experience, specialist knowledge and skills of working with personality based difficulties and complex trauma. We also value leadership skills and the ability to develop innovative practice and play a role in service development. We are looking for someone who can contribute at a senior level to the vision for the service, working closely with colleagues in different parts of the system, including primary care and third sector.
We prioritise investment in staff training but would particularly welcome applications from people who are trained in the following therapeutic modalities: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy, Structured Clinical Management, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Cognitive Analytic Therapy.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
373-SMH2778
Job locations
Bowere Hosptial
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1BQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Registered with the Health Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Post-qualification specialist training in particular psychotherapeutic approaches e.g. cognitive analytic psychotherapy, ACT, EMDR, dialectical behaviour therapy.
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
- Formal training in supervision of other psychologists or equivalent experience 50 hours supervision in a specific modality, case presentations, group supervision supported by short courses approved by the Psychology Head of Service
- Knowledge of attachment theory
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
Experience
Essential
- Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist for a minimum of four years with 2 years at a highly specialist level.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in patient and residential care settings severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, as a qualified Clinical psychologist and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.
- Experience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings.
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Registered with the Health Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Post-qualification specialist training in particular psychotherapeutic approaches e.g. cognitive analytic psychotherapy, ACT, EMDR, dialectical behaviour therapy.
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
- Formal training in supervision of other psychologists or equivalent experience 50 hours supervision in a specific modality, case presentations, group supervision supported by short courses approved by the Psychology Head of Service
- Knowledge of attachment theory
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
Experience
Essential
- Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist for a minimum of four years with 2 years at a highly specialist level.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in patient and residential care settings severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, as a qualified Clinical psychologist and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.
- Experience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings.
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bowere Hosptial
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1BQ
United Kingdom
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Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bowere Hosptial
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1BQ
United Kingdom
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Specialist Clinical Psychologist
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438242
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, adaptable Clinical Psychologist keen to develop experience, knowledge and skills in working in Paediatric Medical Specialties. The fixed term post holders will be contributing to the care provided by the Children and Young Peoples Surgery Psychology provision and/or Rheumatology Psychology.
This post is recruiting to 41.25 hours in total please state in your application how many hours you would like to work and if you have a preference of clinical speciality.
The post holder will be part of experienced multidisciplinary teams in which psychology is well established and valued. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a thriving health psychology service. The post holder will provide assessment, formulation and interventions in innovative and compassionate ways in a fast-paced acute health setting, in addition to leadership roles within the medical specialty and within Psychological Health Services. This role will sit within a small team of psychologists including an experienced consultant lead.
Main duties of the job
- To provide clinical psychology services into teams within Women and Children Service, primarily but not exclusively within theSurgery Psychology provision and/or Rheumatology Psychology providingspecialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
- To share with the multi professional clinical team, through joint working, consultation, training and service development activities, psychological knowledge and skills to enable individualised psychological care in partnership with children, young people and families with diabetes.
- To participate in research and audit activity in collaboration with other professional groups and other providers as appropriate, to increase the evidence base and support the sharing of good practice in psychological and social care for the children, young people and families with diabetes receiving services.
- To provide a clinical health placement and opportunities for research for trainee clinical psychologists as requested.
- To provide clinical supervision and training for psychologistsand other staff as requested by the Head Psychological Health Services.
- To advise and work with the Head of Psychological Health Services to develop and implement: service developments, policies, protocols and guidelines relating to the psychological services provided for this population.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
387-W&C3837-NG
Job locations
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Psychological Health Services, Level 6, Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The award-winning Psychological Health Services is recognised for leadership and the development of Trust wide psychological services.As a university teaching trust, research and quality improvement forms part of BFTs mission to support excellence in delivery of patient care, alongside education and applied research of the highest quality.
We are engaged in high profile national professional networks at a senior level across BPS, NHS and charitable sector organisations.We have strong links to local and regional universities providing access to support research and clinical training with honorary appointment up to professorial level. Psychological Health Services has an expanding research portfolio. Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision. Examples of current CPD opportunities include monthly Trust wide departmental CPD meetings, journal clubs and an ACT supervision group.
Although the current recruitment is for a specific post, we welcome enquiries from those who are interested in wider opportunities within our portfolio.
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
If you are interested in joining us, we warmly welcome informal enquiries by contacting us as below.
Job description Job responsibilities The award-winning Psychological Health Services is recognised for leadership and the development of Trust wide psychological services.As a university teaching trust, research and quality improvement forms part of BFTs mission to support excellence in delivery of patient care, alongside education and applied research of the highest quality. We are engaged in high profile national professional networks at a senior level across BPS, NHS and charitable sector organisations.We have strong links to local and regional universities providing access to support research and clinical training with honorary appointment up to professorial level. Psychological Health Services has an expanding research portfolio. Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision. Examples of current CPD opportunities include monthly Trust wide departmental CPD meetings, journal clubs and an ACT supervision group. Although the current recruitment is for a specific post, we welcome enquiries from those who are interested in wider opportunities within our portfolio. For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. If you are interested in joining us, we warmly welcome informal enquiries by contacting us as below.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Doctorate in clinical psychology, Counselling psychology or equivalent
- Current registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Training course in clinical supervision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of the roles of a clinical psychologist within multi-professional health teams in relation to the young person/adult, the staff team and the organisation
- Demonstrable understanding of the implications of acute and long-term conditions and disability for young people/adults as applicable
- Demonstrable knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, consent, confidentiality and standards of psychological care within relevant NICE and other guidance.(A/I)
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people with diabetes
- Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of common mental health difficulties experienced by children and young people with diabetes
- Ability to assess the psychological needs of children and young people with diabetes, including the use of cognitive and developmental psychometric tests.(
- Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the young person/adult and social care systems
- Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in medical and psychology notes, data bases and electronic records as required
- Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical work and professional activities effectively and safely
- Able to travel to regional clinics, meetings and home visits if required (A)
Desirable
- To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working as a clinical psychologist providing psychological consultation, case management supervision and training to multi-professional and multi-agency teams
- oExperience of working as a clinical psychologist undertaking consultation and service development work within a multi-disciplinary physical health setting
- oEvidence of having worked in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with diabetes
- oFormal teaching /presentation sessions to health and other professionals )
Desirable
- Experience of working as a clinical psychologist with CYP within diabetes services (A/I)
Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Doctorate in clinical psychology, Counselling psychology or equivalent Current registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council Desirable Training course in clinical supervision Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrable understanding of the roles of a clinical psychologist within multi-professional health teams in relation to the young person/adult, the staff team and the organisation Demonstrable understanding of the implications of acute and long-term conditions and disability for young people/adults as applicable Demonstrable knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, consent, confidentiality and standards of psychological care within relevant NICE and other guidance.(A/I) Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people with diabetes Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment of common mental health difficulties experienced by children and young people with diabetes Ability to assess the psychological needs of children and young people with diabetes, including the use of cognitive and developmental psychometric tests.( Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the young person/adult and social care systems Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in medical and psychology notes, data bases and electronic records as required Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical work and professional activities effectively and safely Able to travel to regional clinics, meetings and home visits if required (A) Desirable To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials Experience Essential oExperience of working as a clinical psychologist providing psychological consultation, case management supervision and training to multi-professional and multi-agency teams oExperience of working as a clinical psychologist undertaking consultation and service development work within a multi-disciplinary physical health setting oEvidence of having worked in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with diabetes oFormal teaching /presentation sessions to health and other professionals ) Desirable Experience of working as a clinical psychologist with CYP within diabetes services (A/I)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Psychological Health Services, Level 6, Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Psychological Health Services, Level 6, Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom
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Clinical Psychologist - Band 8a or Band 7-8a Development post
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438239
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to recruit to our well established and supportive Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service, based in Chester. The role can be offered at band 8a for suitably qualified and experienced candidates, or as a band 7/8a development post for newlyqualified psychologists. We would welcome candidates with an interest in working with adults of working age. There is the flexibility of either full or part-time hours. For those thinking of applying for the development post, we have a clear plan to support the successful applicants in meeting the competencies for 8a.
The Primary Care Psychology Team are part of a stepped care model and have close working relationships and links with the other steps in the service and teams within the trust. We provide assessment, consultation, and a range of therapeutic interventions (both individual and group) to clients referred to our service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing assessments, formulations, and therapeutic interventions (both individually and in group format) to people with complex psychological and mental health difficulties. The post holder will also support the wider team to developpsychological understandings of people's difficulties through consultation, supervision, and training.
The post holder will be joining an established and growing team with clear job plans and continued opportunities for training and development across the service. Based near the historical Roman city of Chester, the service has good links with the three local universities (Liverpool, Lancaster and Manchester) providing ample opportunity to develop supervisory skills and to support trainees with research projects/audits and input into the teaching programmes.The service currently offers flexible working with a mixture of both remote and face to face encouraged.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
373-SMH2789
Job locations
Chester
Redesmere Building, Countess of Chester site
Chester
CH2 1BQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Additional Psychotherapy qualification relevant to working with clients with complex psychological and mental health difficulties
- Post graduate diploma in clinical neuropsychology
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Skills in conducting complex psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Skills in completing neuropsychological assessments, interpretation of results, and ability to communicate these sensitively as appropriate.
- Skills in adapting assessment and intervention to meet the needs of older adult clients with cognitive difficulties.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and /or clinically sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Skills in providing Consultation to other professionals and non professional groups.
- Evidence of supervisor training/qualification
- Experience of supervising Assistant Psychologists, other psychological practitioners and/or MDT colleagues in psychological approaches
- Experience of research, audit/service evaluation.
- Experience of working as a clinical psychologist therapeutically with older adult clients with varied complex, psychological and mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working within multi-professional teams.
- Experience of engaging and sustaining work with ambivalent clients
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care
Desirable
- Experience of liaison with other health professionals.
- Experience of providing teaching and training.
Experience
Essential
- Expertise in neuropsychological assessment
Desirable
- Experience of liaison with other health professionals.
- Experience of providing teaching and training.
- Experience of contributing to policy and service development.
- Experience of working with adults with complex mental health difficulties.
- Experience with clients who are on the autistic spectrum
- Experience of working with groups
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Additional Psychotherapy qualification relevant to working with clients with complex psychological and mental health difficulties
- Post graduate diploma in clinical neuropsychology
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Skills in conducting complex psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Skills in completing neuropsychological assessments, interpretation of results, and ability to communicate these sensitively as appropriate.
- Skills in adapting assessment and intervention to meet the needs of older adult clients with cognitive difficulties.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and /or clinically sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Skills in providing Consultation to other professionals and non professional groups.
- Evidence of supervisor training/qualification
- Experience of supervising Assistant Psychologists, other psychological practitioners and/or MDT colleagues in psychological approaches
- Experience of research, audit/service evaluation.
- Experience of working as a clinical psychologist therapeutically with older adult clients with varied complex, psychological and mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working within multi-professional teams.
- Experience of engaging and sustaining work with ambivalent clients
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care
Desirable
- Experience of liaison with other health professionals.
- Experience of providing teaching and training.
Experience
Essential
- Expertise in neuropsychological assessment
Desirable
- Experience of liaison with other health professionals.
- Experience of providing teaching and training.
- Experience of contributing to policy and service development.
- Experience of working with adults with complex mental health difficulties.
- Experience with clients who are on the autistic spectrum
- Experience of working with groups
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chester
Redesmere Building, Countess of Chester site
Chester
CH2 1BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chester
Redesmere Building, Countess of Chester site
Chester
CH2 1BQ
United Kingdom
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