Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a wide breadth of therapeutic interventions in Greenwich ADAPT (Anxiety, depression, affective disorders, personality and trauma) and MDT working. The job involves the provision of group and individual interventions, short and mid term (up to 1 year of individual therapy).

We offer a range of therapies, including mentalization based therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, and psychotherapy.

We recognise that people from a global majority remain under represented in psychology and strongly encourage applications from this group as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Main duties of the job

• Group and individual psychological interventions
• Psychological assessments
• Attendance and involvement in various psychology and MDT meetings
• Report writing and note keeping
• Attendance to supervision

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us to work at Norwich Prison in the multidisciplinary team mental health. A very warm welcome awaits you!

If you want a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this is definitely the job for you.

Prisons are one of the most challenging yet extremely rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work.

The environment and patient group will bring exciting challenges and rewards for the right individual.

The mental health team is part of the Integrated Mental Health and Justice Pathway. This role works as part of the Secure & Forensic Services Care Group which for the past 4 years have received a rating of 'GOOD' from the CQC

Main duties of the job

Duties will include, but not exclusive to:

• Assessments of individuals
• Caseload management
• Multi-agency working; including prison services , liaison and diversion services, through the gate services and community services, to ensure that the patient receives appropriate support through each stage of the criminal justice pathway and beyond back into the community.
• Supporting the duty role within the Team

About us

Benefits

Benefits included with this role are: -

• NHS pension
• Comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• Career progression
• Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days Per annum based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• Staff physio service
• Gym membership
• NHS discounts and many more

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff. There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions, but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills.

CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified and experienced candidates who are registered with the NMC within our new Specialist Outreach Psychosis Service within the Borough of Ealing. Ealing is mobilising these new services bringing together the existing Community Rehabilitation teams alongside new investment to develop an assertive outreach pathway for service users with complex psychosis who need an assertive approach to engagement as part of their clinical presentation to provide care, treatment and support.

Successful candidates will show knowledge and experience of the clinical processes and treatments that support the care of people experiencing psychosis with complex needs. They will also demonstrate experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team setting; taking responsibility for assessing need and setting up robust care plans to support service user recovery. They will be able to take a flexible, robust and persistent approach to working alongside service users and their support networks to deliver care and get the greatest benefit from treatment.

Experience of working with complex mental health needs and high risk clients is essential as well as strong skills in risk assessment, care planning and crisis management. Experience of community based and outreach working is also essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working in a Specialist Outreach Psychosis Service within the Assertive Outreach Pathway, taking responsibility to assessing, planning and coordinating the care plan and treatment of a defined caseload of service users with complex needs related to psychotic illnesses who are difficult to engage.

The Specialist Outreach Psychosis Service is a multidisciplinary, community-based service responsible for providing on-going holistic assessments, treatment and support to clients with severe and enduring mental illness living in the community. The service will enable patients with severe mental health problems to be supported and cared for in the community in the least restrictive setting through an assertive, personalised and integrated approach to care and treatment.

The service will provide an intensive community-based mental health service delivered in service users' home environments, in the community and in supported living accommodation or other locations agreed with the service user utilising "A whole system approach" to recovery from mental ill health. The approach aims to maximise an individual's quality of life and address social inclusion by supporting engagement, encouraging their skills, promoting independence and autonomy in order to give them hope for the future which leads to successful community living through appropriate support.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

An exciting part time (15 hours) opportunity has arisen for a First Contact Mental Health Practitioner to work within primary care within the Filey & Scarborough Healthier Communities Network.

After the successful introduction of our initial first contact mental health practitioner's, we aspire to expand the service with a further innovative offer.

In this attractive, flexible, role the post holder has opportunity of working within general practice with the benefit of bank holidays!

This role is fundamental to the development of inclusive & integrated mental health services.

NMC Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers (England), HCPC Occupational Therapist encouraged to apply.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, due to the part time hours the starting salary for this role would not meet the required salary threshold for this post to be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care (Skilled Worker) visa. Health and Care Worker visa

Not open to previous applications

Main duties of the job

The successful post-holder will work in partnership with practice colleagues in joining an ambitious locality network that is committed to developing a strong, caring, and compassionate multidisciplinary workforce.

As a valued team member, you will develop close working relationships with all our friendly Clinical staff. Your role will involve offering specialist mental health advice and providing clinical care for people with a range of mental health needs, ensuring that those with mental illness do not fall between gaps in services.

You will also contribute to safe and effective transitions in care between Adult Mental Health services, where appropriate. You will improve access by being a ' first contact mental health worker', undertaking triage, assessments, brief interventions, and reviews, with clinical supervision provided by a B7 Mental Health Practitioner. You will contribute to networking and navigation expertise, enabling access to a range of appropriate mental health support across the community system.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

GMMH Specialist Service Care Group are looking to recruit a committed and dynamic HCPC psychologist to work within the Military Veterans, multi-disciplinary psychological therapy service as a Clinical Lead, to provide psychological leadership as part of the Military Veterans Service within the Psychological therapies provision.

The post holder, whilst working at the Military Veterans service, will be expected to carry out detailed assessments to develop specialist formulations and recommendations for ongoing multi-disciplinary support and management and provide therapeutic advice or intervention. They will also oversee and support the psychological therapy provision provided across the stepped-care model of mental health delivery within Military Veterans Service, including providing clinical supervision to other professionals working within the psychological delivery of care.

Main duties of the job

To complete detailed and thorough psychological assessments including the interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources.

To provide appropriate bio/neuro-psycho-social formulations considering a range of factors. To consider the neurodevelopmental presentations and identify those that may require additional assessment. To consider those that may require referral to the external agencies or crisis pathways and make referrals to appropriate services.

To provide consultation and advice based upon analyses of the range of available psychological information concerning service users.

To exercise responsibility for implementing a range of psychological interventions with service users and supporting and supervising others to do so, including reformulation, monitoring and follow up.

To contribute to the multi-disciplinary team's psychological understanding of service users and offer guidance and supervision to others involved in the care and management of a service user to improve mental health outcomes.

To attend weekly MDT meetings to inform appropriate allocation and to offer psychologically informed decision making.

To supervise, the delivery of psychological interventions as part of multi-disciplinary care planning.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists to join the North Home-Based Treatment Team.

This dynamic and driven multi-disciplinary team offer an alternative to psychiatric hospital admission, supporting service users in acute mental health crisis in their homes, as well as supporting loved ones and carers during this period.

The team are passionate about providing person centred care, tailoring care plans to suit the needs of all individuals involved during the care spell and providing a range of psychosocial interventions during their admission.

The team are required to thoroughly risk assess situations and have access to a supportive leadership team to support such complex cases.Staff wellbeing and development is paramount and well supported in this team. Full supernumerary induction is provided for the first 4 weeks in post.

The post holder will be supported with their professional development as part of their appraisal process, and regular 1:1 supervision is provided. The post holder may also like to become actively involved in potential service development projects as part of their role.

The team operates a 24/7 service, therefore there will be a requirement to cover shift work.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will undertake collaborative care planning with service users and their carers.
• Undertake risk assessment and record risks in line with the trust policy
• Undertake shift co-ordination when allocated to do so.
• Participate in Multi-disciplinary Team(MDT) and agree plans with patients in relation to their care.
• Maintain their knowledge of evidence based home treatment interventions and deliver these interventions in line with service use care.
• Undertake collaborative care planning with services users and their carers.
• Undertake gatekeeping assessments to ensure service users are treated in the least restrictive environment.
• Undertake allocation of shift co-ordination.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

05 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

Reference number

437-8301022

Job locations

Central Park - Unit B

Northampton Road

Moston

M40 5BP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered professional qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in urgent care / community mental health settings

Experience

Essential

• Undertaking risk assessments
• Working with people with multiple and complex needs

Desirable

• Evidence of experience with psychosocial interventions

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered professional qualification Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Experience of working in urgent care / community mental health settings Experience Essential Undertaking risk assessments Working with people with multiple and complex needs Desirable Evidence of experience with psychosocial interventions

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Central Park - Unit B

Northampton Road

Moston

M40 5BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Central Park - Unit B

Northampton Road

Moston

M40 5BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Post: 0.28WTE Band 8A Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling/Health) in Heart/Lung Transplant - Maternity leave cover

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered practitioner psychologist to work as part of our Transplant Psychology team. You will be delivering high quality psychological care for the patients of the Heart / Lung Transplant Unit, Wythenshawe Hospital. This will involve direct clinical work with inpatients in cardiothoracic critical care and our transplant Jim Quick ward. The outpatient aspects of the role will include virtual and in person clinics. The role will also involve indirect work, offering consultation to the multidisciplinary surgery team. Supervision from will be provided from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, as well as peer supervision with a fellow 8A Clinical Psychologist.

We welcome interest from candidates who are soon to qualify/recently qualified. If successful, they would be appointed at Band 7 and supported to develop towards Band 8a.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join an established psychology service within Transplant Surgery where they will provide high quality and evidence-based psychological care at Wythenshawe Hospital (MFT). They will aim to support the ongoing improvement of psychological care provided for (adult) patients, families and carers, under the care of the Transplant Surgery MDT. The post holder will carry an appropriate clinical caseload, as well as offering expert consultation and teaching/training/supervision to other members of the wider Multidisciplinary team working in Transplant Surgery.

You will have the opportunity to get involved with relevant projects e.g. groups/training etc. Opportunities to participate in service development will be available, as well as ensuring key performance targets are achieved.

The post holder will be expected to be ward based for at least half of the working week, as a core member of the Transplant surgery multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

GMMH is delighted to be able to offer a secondment of full-time position of mental health homeless practitioner within the Manchester Mental Health and Homeless Team until 31/02/27. We are hopeful that funding will be extended for this post beyond this date.

The offers are open to anyqualified Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational therapists who have active registration within the relevant body.

The successful candidate will work to support and strengthen existing links with support services and mental health treatment services within the city of Manchester. The post holder will be supported by a well-established, specialist multi-disciplinary, trauma informed homeless mental health team and will work with individuals who are experiencing mental health problems. The role of the team is to work with a range of partnership services and homeless individuals to assess and identify the appropriate treatment pathways to address these unmet needs.

Please feel free to contact the manager if you are interested in the post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide community based engagement and assessment to clients with complex mental health and substance misuse (dual diagnosis) needs in partnership with mental health and addiction services.

The post holder will be part of the Manchester Homeless Mental Health Team and will work alongside council staff, drug and alcohol workers, police and homeless outreach workers providing mental health support to rough sleepers both through drop-in clinics at day centres or directly on the street whilst working alongside outreach workers.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of mental health needs for homeless individuals who are not engaged with mainstream mental health services. The role will include active participation in the service planning and future development of the mental health support for homeless individuals within the Manchester district.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users

Job summary

GMMH is delighted to be able to offer a 12 month secondment for a full-time position of mental health homeless practitioner within the Manchester Mental Health and Homeless Team.

The offers are open to anyqualified Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational therapists who have active registration within the relevant body.

The successful candidate will work to support and strengthen existing links with support services and mental health treatment services within the city of Manchester. The post holder will be supported by a well-established, specialist multi-disciplinary, trauma informed homeless mental health team and will work with individuals who are experiencing mental health problems. The role of the team is to work with a range of partnership services and homeless individuals to assess and identify the appropriate treatment pathways to address these unmet needs.

Please feel free to contact the manager if you are interested in the post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide community based engagement and assessment to clients with complex mental health and substance misuse (dual diagnosis) needs in partnership with mental health and addiction services.

The post holder will be part of the Manchester Homeless Mental Health Team and will work alongside council staff, drug and alcohol workers, police and homeless outreach workers providing mental health support to rough sleepers both through drop-in clinics at day centres or directly on the street whilst working alongside outreach workers.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of mental health needs for homeless individuals who are not engaged with mainstream mental health services. The role will include active participation in the service planning and future development of the mental health support for homeless individuals within the Manchester district.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a specialist regional adolescent forensic inpatient service. We are seeking a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist (HCPC registered) to join FCAMHS NW in a permanent full time (37.5 hours) post at Band 8A.

The psychologist will form part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Gardener Unit, a 10-bed medium secure inpatient unit located on the Prestwich site. The unit is part of a small national network of medium secure inpatient services for children and young people.The post holder will report to the Professional Lead for Psychological Services from within the Specialist CAMHS group. The post holder will be expected to work closely and constructively with the Senior Leadership Team within the CAMHS group. The post holder will be supported by accessing the skills and experience of a wider diverse Multi-Disciplinary Team.

The post is open to applied psychologists registered with the HCPC as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist. Prior experience with children and/or forensic services post qualification is preferable, however we will be able to consider how we develop and support the post holder.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity prior to submission of your application then please contact Dr James Millington (Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist) directly at [email protected]

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a team of psychology staff within the Specialist CAMHS group which includesa Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist.

The post holder will be expected to provide a highly specialist Applied Psychology service tochildren and young people, their families and carers.

The post holder will provide psychologicalconsultation to other professionals involved in the care of children and young people referred, specialist psychological assessments leading to impactful recommendations and support.

Thepostholder would also be expected to undertake service development projects, deliver trainingand support the wider services as necessary as agreed with the Professional Lead forPsychology within Specialist CAMHS and Senior Leadership Team.

The post holder is expected to contribute in other services within the specialist CAMHS group(Junction 17 and Gardener Unit) collaboratively with psychology colleagues to further their widerdevelopment and maintain a resilient team and service offer.

The post is open to both Clinical and Forensic Psychologists with 2 years post qualificationexperience. The post is open to applied psychologists registered with the HCPC as a Clinical orForensic Psychologist.

At an 8A level the post holder will be expected to offer TraineePsychologist placements.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-8248676

Job locations

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Registration and experience

Essential

• HCPC registered clinical or forensic psychologist 2 years post qualification experience Experience of working with children and adolescents Experience of working n forensic service

Desirable

• Experience of working in adolescent forensic services Experience of professional consultation Experience of publication and training delivered in adolescent or forensic practice Experience of line management and supervision

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and adolescents

Desirable

• Experience of working in adolescent forensic services

Person Specification Registration and experience Essential HCPC registered clinical or forensic psychologist 2 years post qualification experience Experience of working with children and adolescents Experience of working n forensic service Desirable Experience of working in adolescent forensic services Experience of professional consultation Experience of publication and training delivered in adolescent or forensic practice Experience of line management and supervision Experience Essential Experience of working with children and adolescents Desirable Experience of working in adolescent forensic services

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new service which we are delivering across Bolton: The Mental Health Support Team (MHST).

We are looking for skilled practitioners, with mental health experience, who can provide low intensity evidenced based CBT interventions, manage risk and are passionate about young person-centred practice.

Successful candidates will play an important part in the in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people in education settings.

As part of a new team, you will be empowered to shape and build the service with further education settings in Bolton. You will help build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider network.

Main duties of the job

The Mental Health Practitioner will be an integral part of the MHST in Bolton. You will use your clinical skills to listen to the needs of the child, young person and family to provide meaningful evidenced based interventions. You will provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals in the life of the child/young person. You will work closely with education professionals to foster a whole school/college approach to mental well-being.

The MHST Mental Health Practitioner will play a key role in

• Forming strong working relations with education settings
• Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
• Developing and delivering evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings
• Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service
• Providing clinical supervision to Education Mental Health practitioners

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-8248448

Job locations

Bolton MHST

Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub

Bolton

BL6 5PY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description Job responsibilities See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CBT, EMHP, CYWP qualification
• Completion of an EMHP Supervisors Course
• Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health

Desirable

• Completion of a CYP improving access to psychological therapies certificate.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessment and delivering low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions. oExperience of Multi-disciplinary working within a CAMHS setting oExperience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults. oExperience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice. oExperience of peer supervision, supervising colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team and consultation in other agency settings.

Desirable

• oExperience of supporting young people in an educational setting

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding of child and adolescent development. oKnowledge of risk assessment and safety planning. oKnowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc oUnderstanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention.

Desirable

• oAbility to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public. oLevel of knowledge of research methodology and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of child and adolescent mental health.

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability and risk assessments. oAbility to apply therapeutic knowledge to clinical practice. oEffective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation. oGood organisational/time management skills as an autonomous practitioner oAbility to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative and make appropriate decisions. oMust demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision of the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners in education settings. oKnowledge and experience of using Microsoft word applications, including PowerPoint and excel.

Desirable

• oExperience of database use

Person Specification Qualifications Essential CBT, EMHP, CYWP qualification Completion of an EMHP Supervisors Course Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health Desirable Completion of a CYP improving access to psychological therapies certificate. Experience Essential Experience of assessment and delivering low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions. oExperience of Multi-disciplinary working within a CAMHS setting oExperience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults. oExperience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice. oExperience of peer supervision, supervising colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team and consultation in other agency settings. Desirable oExperience of supporting young people in an educational setting Knowledge Essential oUnderstanding of child and adolescent development. oKnowledge of risk assessment and safety planning. oKnowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc oUnderstanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention. Desirable oAbility to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public. oLevel of knowledge of research methodology and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of child and adolescent mental health. Skills Essential oAbility to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability and risk assessments. oAbility to apply therapeutic knowledge to clinical practice. oEffective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation. oGood organisational/time management skills as an autonomous practitioner oAbility to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative and make appropriate decisions. oMust demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision of the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners in education settings. oKnowledge and experience of using Microsoft word applications, including PowerPoint and excel. Desirable oExperience of database use

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolton MHST

Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub

Bolton

BL6 5PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolton MHST

Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub

Bolton

BL6 5PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Hartlepool AMH services are at the forefront of community transformation. We are looking for a dynamic Applied Psychologist or Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist to provide clinical and leadership skills. The post holder will work across the Community Interface Team and the Treatment & Intervention Team, supporting the delivery of effective, safe and compassionate care.

The post is based inHartlepool. This charming coastal town offers something to suit all needs, including beautiful local landscapes, tranquil beaches, historic sites, and a thriving natural environment. Hartlepool is host to a growing and vibrant cultural and arts scene, including an award-winning marina, local museums, galleries, restaurants and retail venues. The local community offers a warm welcome to all.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to have the necessary skills and experience to undertake direct clinical work, offer clinical supervision and consultation, contribute to service evaluation, as well as manage the demands of service development and change. Candidates should have excellent interdisciplinary skills. You will work closely with our voluntary and community sector, in line with the exciting community transformation agenda

The vacancy is open to either a newly qualified Psychologist or an experienced Psychologist. The successful candidate may start at any of the following increments: Band 7, Band 7-8a developmental or Band 8a, depending on experience. If recruited to a Band 7 post, this will be a developmental post with progression to an 8a banding upon meeting the criteria within the 8a job description.

We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or Counselling psychology, that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.

Trainee Counselling Psychologists are eligible to apply when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university:

a. All clinical competencies.b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)

Trainee Clinical Psychologists are eligible to apply for posts when they are in their third year of training.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in King's Lynn covering the West Norfolk Locality. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established service supporting older adults with a broad range of psychological, emotional, and cognitive difficulties. The role offers experience across both functional mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, psychosis and complex emotional presentations, as well as organic conditions, including dementia and related neurocognitive disorders.

We are keen to attract applicants with a strong interest in older adult mental health and welcome applications from newly qualified Clinical Psychologists through a structured Band 7 to Band 8a preceptorship pathway.

Our Service

The West Norfolk Older Adults CMHT provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessment and intervention for older adults experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. The team works closely with service users, families, carers, primary care colleagues and wider health and social care partners to deliver person-centred, psychologically informed care.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Psychologist within the West Norfolk Older Adults Community Mental Health Team, you will:

• Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for older adults presenting with a wide range of functional and organic mental health difficulties.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to individuals, families and carers, drawing upon your specialist training and expertise.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies to support recovery, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Provide psychological consultation, advice and formulation to multidisciplinary team colleagues working with complex presentations.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning, risk management and decision-making processes.
• Undertake work with older adults experiencing cognitive impairment and dementia, including supporting carers and systems around the individual.
• Provide teaching, training and clinical supervision to colleagues, assistants, trainees and other professionals where appropriate.
• Support psychologically informed approaches within community, residential and inpatient settings as required.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, research and evaluation initiatives.
• Support the ongoing development of psychologically informed practice across the Older Adults Service.

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.

Job summary

Whiston Core 24 is a specialist assessment of service user's mental health to those who present to the Emergency Department in times of crisis or, those who are referred from the acute general hospital wards and the formulation of treatment and risk management plans based on assessment of needs with the appropriate triage and diversion form the service.

The service operates on a shift system of long and short days (currently under review), inclusive of nights to provide 24/7 365 days a year service. The service has recently undergone Organisational Change to make the service more flexible across the Urgent Care footprint, providing support to Mersey Cares additional Core 24 services including Royal Liverpool, Warrington, Whiston and Southport Core 24 services where required.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner with a wealth of experience working in mental health services, inclusive of organic services.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality, evidence based care within Division for service users and their carers within inpatient and community services.

To work in a socially inclusive way and in line with the recovery model.

To function as named nurse/care coordinator to service users undertakingassessment, planning and evaluation and review of care, within a recovery focused model of care.

To participate as an active member of the multi disciplinary team.

To provide advice, expertise and leadership within the team.

To supervise care for service users presenting with complex and high risk needs.

To work autonomously, reaching clinically appropriate decisions based oninformation received and using the knowledge and experience of the multidisciplinary team.

To be qualified to act as a mentor for students.

About us

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

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

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

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

The Bromley East ADAPT (Anxiety, Depression, Affective, Personality, Trauma) community mental health team are looking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist following the previous post holder's progression to doctoral training.

You will work within a highly supportive psychological therapies team, who value and utilise a wide range of approaches (e.g. CBT, psychodynamic, systemic, EMDR, CFT, CAT), and as part of the MDT who highly value psychological therapies role in the team.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to both individual and group assessments and interventions as well as completing clinically relevant administration.

Main duties of the job

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, across all sectors of care; contributing to the assessment and formulation of clients' presenting issues and delivering psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

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

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

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year pa inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

277-8287839-CMH

Job locations

1-6 Carlton Parade

Orpington

BR6 0JB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Task and Responsibilities

Clinical:

• To contribute towards the assessment of client needs applying psychological theory, self-report measures and rating scales, and observations of clients accessing the psychoeducation group programme within the service
• To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
• To assist in the coordination and running of psychoeducation groups in the service, as well as any other relevant clinical projects, such as service user involvement groups.
• To contribute to multidisciplinary discussions regarding client care as agreed with the clinical psychologist providing supervision.
• To assist in the development of a psychological based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Task and Responsibilities Clinical: To contribute towards the assessment of client needs applying psychological theory, self-report measures and rating scales, and observations of clients accessing the psychoeducation group programme within the service To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. To assist in the coordination and running of psychoeducation groups in the service, as well as any other relevant clinical projects, such as service user involvement groups. To contribute to multidisciplinary discussions regarding client care as agreed with the clinical psychologist providing supervision. To assist in the development of a psychological based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An honours degree in Psychology (2.1) and 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

• Paid work with people with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities and/or psychological/behavioural problems.

Desirable

• oExperience of paid work in direct care provision, particularly in the care group of the specialty of this post.

Skills

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, careers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or other disabilities.
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to health and social service contexts.

Desirable

• Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis.
• High standard of report writing.

Effort and Environment

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work autonomously under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
• Ability to manage own time and caseload.
• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential An honours degree in Psychology (2.1) and 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 Paid work with people with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities and/or psychological/behavioural problems. Desirable oExperience of paid work in direct care provision, particularly in the care group of the specialty of this post. Skills Essential High level communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, careers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or other disabilities. An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to health and social service contexts. Desirable Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis. High standard of report writing. Effort and Environment Essential Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work autonomously under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. Ability to manage own time and caseload. Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.

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

1-6 Carlton Parade

Orpington

BR6 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

1-6 Carlton Parade

Orpington

BR6 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a qualified PWP and looking for a new challenge in a well established service, that prides itself in the quality of the therapy we provide to our clients and of the support and opportunities we offer to our staff. We have access to Bespoke CPD training and offer regular supervision to our staff to ensure you are valued and supported in your career development.

Our NHS Talking Therapies teams include a Clinical Leads, Operational Leads, Psychological Therapists, Lead Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. We also train significant numbers of trainee therapists.

We offer flexible working and encourage a blend of home and base working for our PWP's

We can offer contracts on either our Trust Bank or contracted hours from 22.5 hours a week up to 37.5 hours.

Main duties of the job

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
• Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
• Deliver LI treatments, primarily on the telephone and in groups, with some face to face work.
• Undertakes patient - centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
• Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-ups the person's treatment to high intensity.
• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low - intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self - help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be on the telephone, via other media or face to face.
• Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

About us

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

327-26-782

Job locations

Countywide

Stanway Centre, Pullman Place, Eastgate House & Park House

Cheltenham , Gloucester, Stroud

GL50 4BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

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

Please ensure you note your BABCP accreditation status in your application.

Interviews will be held in Cheltenham in person.

During the probation period the successful candidate will be expected to work daily from the office base. Partial remote working will only be considered after the initial induction and probation period. The position is office based with some flexibility to work remotely.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Job description Job responsibilities Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please ensure you note your BABCP accreditation status in your application. Interviews will be held in Cheltenham in person. During the probation period the successful candidate will be expected to work daily from the office base. Partial remote working will only be considered after the initial induction and probation period. The position is office based with some flexibility to work remotely. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. Psychology, social sciences or health. or Equivalent level gained through prior relevant experience and accredited courses.
• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions

Desirable

• Has completed the LTC IAPT top up training
• Has completed the IAPT supervisor trainingDesirableApplication

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working therapeutically with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
• Experience of facilitating psycho-educational groups.

Professional

Essential

• To be 'registered' as a PWP with the BABCP or BPS

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
• Computer literate

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. Psychology, social sciences or health. or Equivalent level gained through prior relevant experience and accredited courses. Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions Desirable Has completed the LTC IAPT top up training Has completed the IAPT supervisor trainingDesirableApplication Experience Essential Evidence of working therapeutically with people who have experienced a mental health problem Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care. Experience of facilitating psycho-educational groups. Professional Essential To be 'registered' as a PWP with the BABCP or BPS Desirable Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post. PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Demonstrates high standards in written communication. Computer literate

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countywide

Stanway Centre, Pullman Place, Eastgate House & Park House

Cheltenham , Gloucester, Stroud

GL50 4BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countywide

Stanway Centre, Pullman Place, Eastgate House & Park House

Cheltenham , Gloucester, Stroud

GL50 4BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Croydon Personality Disorder Service is looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist/Psychotherapist to the post of Specialist Psychotherapist. This is a one year contract providing cover for a member of the team whilst on maternity leave.

We are looking for staff with a commitment to working with people with personality disorders and experience working in therapeutic groups.

You will be trained to facilitate SUN groups, which are open-access crisis and emotional support groups in the community in central Croydon and online. You will offer individual MBT treatment to patients on the MBT treatment programmes, as well as facilitating MBT groups.

The Croydon Personality Disorder Service at the Touchstone Centre provides evidence-based interventions for people suffering difficulties associated with a diagnosis of moderate to severe personality disorder. Interventions offered include Tier 3 day hospital psychotherapy, and outpatient Tier 2 MBT service, and a community based appraisal based coping skills development group.

The team is based at The Touchstone Centre - a psychotherapy day hospital combining good psychiatric management, nursing and physical health care, structured clinical management (SCM) and Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) to people who might otherwise spend long periods of time in crisis and in and out of services.

Main duties of the job

We provide specialist, evidence-based, psychotherapeutic day hospital treatment for working-age people with moderate to severe personality disorders. We also run the SUN project, a coping skills development and crisis support group 3 times a week in central Croydon to people with or without a diagnosis of personality disorders. You will work within our team of psychotherapists, doctors, specialist community psychiatric nurses and Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners.

About us

Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2). We also provide services and operate across other locations such as London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; and substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Lambeth, Greenwich and Wandsworth.

Benefits

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

We offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.

Work life balance. Flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.

Career development. There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes.

Care lease. Our staff benefit from competitive deals to lease cars.

Our staff benefit from keyworker housing which is available on selected sites.

NHS discounts. With discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands through Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

Counselling services

Wellbeing events

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Staff restaurants

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (outer) pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8000142-C

Job locations

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KR 1 Clinical and Client Care

Please refer to the attached document for the detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities of the role.

To provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions for clients with complex mental health needs.

To deliver culturally appropriate psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions for clients, carers and families where appropriate.

To assess, monitor and manage clinical risk, including safeguarding concerns, self-harm and risks to self or others, developing and reviewing risk management plans as required.

To produce clear, accurate and timely clinical reports, formulations, care plans and professional opinions.

To provide specialist individual and group psychotherapy using a Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) framework, adapting interventions in line with clinical need and treatment outcomes.

To promote psychological understanding and support for carers and families.

To facilitate therapeutic groups, including crisis support groups, and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality psychotherapy service.

To demonstrate the application of MBT principles through clinical practice, case discussions, documentation and reflective practice activities.

To participate in regular clinical reviews involving service users, families, carers and other professionals to ensure treatment plans remain effective and person-centred.

To contribute to maintaining a safe therapeutic environment and support individuals requiring additional or crisis intervention.

To provide specialist advice, consultation and support to colleagues across community, inpatient and partner services.

To act as a positive role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of professional practice and supporting effective team working.

KR 2 Contributing to Team or Service Clinical Functioning

To contribute to the effective functioning of the multidisciplinary team and promote psychologically informed practice across the service.

To work collaboratively with referrers, GPs, carers, partner agencies and other professionals involved in client care.

To support the delivery of accessible, inclusive and culturally competent services for diverse communities.

To challenge discrimination and contribute to the development of equitable and person-centred care pathways.

KR 3 Policy and Service Development

To implement Trust policies, procedures and professional standards within own area of practice.

To identify opportunities for service improvement and contribute to the development of effective clinical pathways.

To support service user engagement and involvement in service planning, evaluation and development.

To participate in service improvement projects and quality initiatives that enhance patient care and outcomes.

KR 4 Care or Management of Resources

To use Trust resources responsibly and ensure the safe use, maintenance and storage of therapy materials and equipment.

To maintain adequate supplies and resources required for clinical practice.

To ensure materials, equipment and therapeutic resources are managed in accordance with health and safety requirements.

To maintain the secure and confidential storage of records, therapeutic materials and client-related information in line with professional and Trust standards.

To contribute to the effective management of resources within agreed budgetary constraints.

KR 5 Management and Supervision

To provide supervision, support and guidance to junior staff, trainees or students as required.

To contribute to staff development and promote a supportive learning environment.

To work under the supervision and guidance of senior colleagues while supporting high standards of clinical practice.

KR 6 Record Keeping and Information Governance

To maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.

To ensure all clinical activity, assessments, interventions and outcomes are appropriately documented using electronic patient record systems.

To comply with information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements.

KR 7 Research and Development

To participate in clinical audit, research, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.

To keep up to date with developments in evidence-based practice, personality disorder treatment and Mentalization Based Treatment.

To contribute to the monitoring of outcomes and use audit findings to support continuous service improvement.

To actively participate in team learning, research discussions and professional meetings.

KR 8 Maintaining Professional Standards and Continuing Professional Development

To receive regular clinical, professional and management supervision in accordance with professional body and Trust requirements.

To maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and professional registration requirements.

To keep up to date with relevant legislation, guidance, policies and developments in mental health care and psychological therapies.

To practise in accordance with professional codes of conduct, ethical standards and Trust policies.

KR 9 General

To travel across Trust sites and other locations as required by the service.

To work safely and effectively with individuals who may present with complex, challenging or distressing behaviours.

To respond professionally to crisis situations and support colleagues following significant incidents in line with Trust procedures.

To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post as reasonably requested by the Clinical and Operational Lead.

Job description Job responsibilities KR 1 Clinical and Client Care Please refer to the attached document for the detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities of the role. To provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions for clients with complex mental health needs. To deliver culturally appropriate psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions for clients, carers and families where appropriate. To assess, monitor and manage clinical risk, including safeguarding concerns, self-harm and risks to self or others, developing and reviewing risk management plans as required. To produce clear, accurate and timely clinical reports, formulations, care plans and professional opinions. To provide specialist individual and group psychotherapy using a Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) framework, adapting interventions in line with clinical need and treatment outcomes. To promote psychological understanding and support for carers and families. To facilitate therapeutic groups, including crisis support groups, and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality psychotherapy service. To demonstrate the application of MBT principles through clinical practice, case discussions, documentation and reflective practice activities. To participate in regular clinical reviews involving service users, families, carers and other professionals to ensure treatment plans remain effective and person-centred. To contribute to maintaining a safe therapeutic environment and support individuals requiring additional or crisis intervention. To provide specialist advice, consultation and support to colleagues across community, inpatient and partner services. To act as a positive role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of professional practice and supporting effective team working. KR 2 Contributing to Team or Service Clinical Functioning To contribute to the effective functioning of the multidisciplinary team and promote psychologically informed practice across the service. To work collaboratively with referrers, GPs, carers, partner agencies and other professionals involved in client care. To support the delivery of accessible, inclusive and culturally competent services for diverse communities. To challenge discrimination and contribute to the development of equitable and person-centred care pathways. KR 3 Policy and Service Development To implement Trust policies, procedures and professional standards within own area of practice. To identify opportunities for service improvement and contribute to the development of effective clinical pathways. To support service user engagement and involvement in service planning, evaluation and development. To participate in service improvement projects and quality initiatives that enhance patient care and outcomes. KR 4 Care or Management of Resources To use Trust resources responsibly and ensure the safe use, maintenance and storage of therapy materials and equipment. To maintain adequate supplies and resources required for clinical practice. To ensure materials, equipment and therapeutic resources are managed in accordance with health and safety requirements. To maintain the secure and confidential storage of records, therapeutic materials and client-related information in line with professional and Trust standards. To contribute to the effective management of resources within agreed budgetary constraints. KR 5 Management and Supervision To provide supervision, support and guidance to junior staff, trainees or students as required. To contribute to staff development and promote a supportive learning environment. To work under the supervision and guidance of senior colleagues while supporting high standards of clinical practice. KR 6 Record Keeping and Information Governance To maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards. To ensure all clinical activity, assessments, interventions and outcomes are appropriately documented using electronic patient record systems. To comply with information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements. KR 7 Research and Development To participate in clinical audit, research, service evaluation and quality improvement activities. To keep up to date with developments in evidence-based practice, personality disorder treatment and Mentalization Based Treatment. To contribute to the monitoring of outcomes and use audit findings to support continuous service improvement. To actively participate in team learning, research discussions and professional meetings. KR 8 Maintaining Professional Standards and Continuing Professional Development To receive regular clinical, professional and management supervision in accordance with professional body and Trust requirements. To maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and professional registration requirements. To keep up to date with relevant legislation, guidance, policies and developments in mental health care and psychological therapies. To practise in accordance with professional codes of conduct, ethical standards and Trust policies. KR 9 General To travel across Trust sites and other locations as required by the service. To work safely and effectively with individuals who may present with complex, challenging or distressing behaviours. To respond professionally to crisis situations and support colleagues following significant incidents in line with Trust procedures. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post as reasonably requested by the Clinical and Operational Lead.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEntry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration.
• oBasic Training in MBT from a trainer accredited by the Anna Freud Centre. Staff without this may be considered for the role if they have other suitable psychotherapeutic training/experience.
• oRegistered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/NMC/APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP/ADMP-UK.

Desirable

• Qualifications in group therapeutic work.
• Qualifications in clinical supervision
• Training in Knowledge and Understanding Framework (KUF) in working with personality disorder.

Experience

Essential

• oComprehensive knowledge and demonstrable understanding of Mentalization Based Treatment
• oExperience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs.
• oExperience of assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in Personality Disorder.
• oExperience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.
• oSignificant post-qualification/graduation experience including experience of individual and group therapy with people with complex mental health needs.

Desirable

• oA personal therapy experience of sufficient intensity, depth and duration to be able to work psychotherapeutically with difficult and demanding cases.
• oSignificant experience of supervising the work of practitioners in delivery of therapeutic interventions in a mental health setting treating people with complex needs.
• oComprehensive knowledge of personality disorder and current high quality research in this field.

Knowledge

Essential

• oTheoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment
• oKnowledge of the theory of psychological therapy and it's therapeutic application. Associated awareness of assessment and clinical psychometrics
• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities
• oKnowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
• oTo deliver psychological/psychotherapeutic therapy across cultural and other differences

Skills

Essential

• oTo communicate skilfully and sensitively 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 plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers (and for meetings such as CPA and case reviews where appropriate).
• oSkills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups.
• oConsultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups and sensitively managing, a number of people's needs simultaneously within the context of therapeutic work/consultation.
• To select and administer specialist assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.

Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• oAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate.
• oAbility to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings
• oAbility to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions, and to deal with unexpected interruptions or changes during these
• oAbility to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oEntry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration. oBasic Training in MBT from a trainer accredited by the Anna Freud Centre. Staff without this may be considered for the role if they have other suitable psychotherapeutic training/experience. oRegistered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/NMC/APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP/ADMP-UK. Desirable Qualifications in group therapeutic work. Qualifications in clinical supervision Training in Knowledge and Understanding Framework (KUF) in working with personality disorder. Experience Essential oComprehensive knowledge and demonstrable understanding of Mentalization Based Treatment oExperience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs. oExperience of assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in Personality Disorder. oExperience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience. oSignificant post-qualification/graduation experience including experience of individual and group therapy with people with complex mental health needs. Desirable oA personal therapy experience of sufficient intensity, depth and duration to be able to work psychotherapeutically with difficult and demanding cases. oSignificant experience of supervising the work of practitioners in delivery of therapeutic interventions in a mental health setting treating people with complex needs. oComprehensive knowledge of personality disorder and current high quality research in this field. Knowledge Essential oTheoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment oKnowledge of the theory of psychological therapy and it's therapeutic application. Associated awareness of assessment and clinical psychometrics oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities oKnowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. oTo deliver psychological/psychotherapeutic therapy across cultural and other differences Skills Essential oTo communicate skilfully and sensitively 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 plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers (and for meetings such as CPA and case reviews where appropriate). oSkills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups. oConsultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups and sensitively managing, a number of people's needs simultaneously within the context of therapeutic work/consultation. To select and administer specialist assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources. Abilities Essential oAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles. oAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate. oAbility to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings oAbility to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions, and to deal with unexpected interruptions or changes during these oAbility to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an accredited Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our team on a substantive contract, delivering high quality mental health care and treatment to young people in South Bristol.

We are a service working with children and young people with complex mental health needs. We use the CAPA model of assessment and treatment, which would involve working with a variety of clinical presentations and needs, including: suicidal thoughts, low mood, anxiety, OCD and emerging psychosis, often alongside neurodiversity. We also have a significant amount of referrals for young people with disordered eating and diagnosed Eating Disorders, and there are opportunities to work within this clinic if this is something you are interested in.

There is scope to make this role your own, thinking with the Team Leadership Group about the rich skills and experience you would be bringing with you, and leading change in our diverse and dynamic service.

South Bristol is an area of significant disparities in health, wealth and access. We are committed to working in a manner which is inclusive and anti-oppressive, and invite applications from staff who share these values.

Main duties of the job

With the role, you would use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to improving the mental health of young people working with South Bristol CAMHS.

Using your professional skills and experience, you would be providing highly specialist clinical psychology assessment/treatment and consultation service to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and their families who are referred to CAMHS.

Depending on your skills and areas of interest, you would be working with young people with a range of clinical presentations, including: low mood, anxiety, OCD, deliberate self-harm, psychosis, trauma, concurrent neurodevelopmental disorders including ASC and ADHD, and/or Eating Disorders.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job summary

The Digital Implementation Lead is a key member of the Division's Digital Team and will work with all groups across the Division to develop a culture that sustains excellence in the successful delivery of Digital projects.

The post holder will be responsible for the project management and implementation of elements of the Trust's Division of Specialist Care Digital Programme, in adherence to Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trusts (CW) ICT strategy. This includes responsibility for multiple cross site projects working with Digital Operations, Innovation, Performance and Information Teams, using PRINCE2 project management methodology and other relevant standards as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage projects within time, budget and scope tolerances, ensuring congruence and alignment with other projects and service development initiatives. The post holder must at all times ensure consistency with the aims and requirements of internal and external bodies, for example senior clinicians, end users, NHS bodies and user groups, and third party suppliers.

The post holder will be expected to be a champion of the use of project information systems within the organisation in support of service development and clinical governance.

The post holder will be responsible for the development and maintenance of project documentation related to the project and at times may be required to work on or assist with other projects.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Derbyshire Community Health Services' Specialist Tier 3 Weight Management Service as a Weight Management Adviser.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individual with experience of supporting people to make sustainable lifestyle and behavioural changes. You will work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team helping adults with complex obesity to improve their health and wellbeing through personalised, evidence-based interventions.

Our Tier 3 service takes a psychologically informed approach to weight management, recognising the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to obesity. You will support patients through individual and group-based interventions, helping them develop realistic goals, build confidence and make positive long-term changes to their eating, physical activity and health behaviours.

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Physicians, Dietitians and other specialist colleagues within a supportive and innovative team environment. You will also contribute to the development of patient resources, service improvements and digital approaches to patient care.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience or qualifications in areas such as health coaching, physical activity, nutrition, public health, behaviour change or related disciplines.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver evidence-based weight management assessments, education, advice and ongoing support to adults with complex obesity.
• Manage a caseload of patients receiving specialist Tier 3 weight management support, providing personalised coaching and behaviour change interventions.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring patients access specialist dietetic, psychological and medical support when appropriate.
• Facilitate and support both face-to-face and virtual group education sessions.
• Support patients to set realistic goals, monitor progress and identify barriers to achieving sustainable lifestyle change.
• Collect, record and interpret outcome measures in line with service requirements and quality standards.
• Undertake baseline assessments of physical health, medications, obesity-related conditions and lifestyle factors in accordance with service protocols.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the creation of patient resources.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and work in accordance with professional, organisational and information governance standards.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

The Specialist Tier 3 Weight Management Service is a well-established, multidisciplinary service supporting adults with complex obesity across Derbyshire. Our team includes Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Physicians, Dietitians, Weight Management Advisers and administrative colleagues who work together to provide personalised, evidence-based care.

The service is continually evolving to meet the needs of patients and incorporates innovative approaches including digital delivery, personalised care planning and close MDT working. We value new ideas and actively encourage staff to contribute to service development and quality improvement.

You will become part of a friendly, supportive and ambitious team where your contribution will be valued. The service sits alongside our wider Health Psychology, Diabetes Education and Public Health teams, providing opportunities to work collaboratively across services and develop your skills within a growing department.

Job summary

To provide low intensity mental health interventions and support for men under Mental Health Services within HMP Woodhill.

These interventions will primarily be delivered in group format, but there is scope for 1:1 assessment and intervention. To provide support to your Mental Health team colleagues in the delivery of clinical care.

Main duties of the job

1. To support Mental Health colleagues in designing and preparing low intensity mental health interventions, both group and individual. To co-facilitate time-limited low intensity mental health groups and, when appropriate, time-limited individual interventions.
2. 1. To help deliver initiatives promoting mental wellbeing across primary care and the prison.
   1. To work in a highly emotive atmosphere with clients with offending histories and / or mental health problems on a regular basis, and be able to communicate sensitive and complex information, whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism at all times.
   1. To work closely with senior colleagues to ensure information in relation to risk is collected and communicated sensitively and comprehensively.

   To attend and contribute to other prison meetings, and to present the view of Mental Health Team for relevant clinical issues. To ensure any actions taken from these meetings are met or that the appropriate individual to carry out the action is informed.

   1. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific patient group and mental health.

About us

Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.

We're always looking to recruit 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 and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Job summary

The role of the Systemic Family Psychotherapist and Neurodevelopmental Sub Team Lead is to provide a specialist family and systemic psychotherapy service to children and young people with mental health problems across all sectors of care as part of a multidisciplinary CAMHS service, including specialist family assessment and therapy for service users and their families/carers, and advice and consultation to non-systemic psychotherapist colleagues and the wider professional network. You will be joining a vibrant team of professionals and systemic psychotherapists who regularly attend discipline meetings and CPD events.

The post holder will be based in Westminster CAMHS as part of the Neurodevelopmental Team, providing generic CAMHS assessment and intervention alongside specialist systemic psychotherapy interventions. They will contribute to care plans and highly specialist assessments of children with complex presentations including ADHD, ASD, and OCD, and support formulation and treatment planning in line with best practice, evidence-based interventions and NICE guidance. Westminster CAMHS is open Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm), excluding bank holidays .

The Neurodevelopmental Team MDT takes place weekly on Thursdays, thereforeattendance on this day is required.

Candidate will be expected to work Monday, Thursdays & Fridays.

We take flexible working seriously, and will always be open to discussion to meet our workforce's competing work-life demands .

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.

The post holder will provide clinical supervision to Band 7s within the service, B7 family therapists and family therapy trainees, including live supervision within the Family Therapy Clinic, however this is not limited to Family Therapist and . They will also be the Sub-team Lead for the Neurodevelopmental Team, holding senior clinical and operational responsibilities and working with consultants, sub-team leads, borough leads and the team manager & service manager.

The Neurodevelopmental Team is jointly led by a Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Clinical Psychologist. The post holder will join the leadership structure as Sub Team Co-Lead, sharing responsibility for service delivery, clinical leadership and operational performance.

The post holder will provide clinical supervision to Band 7's within Westminster CAMHS Service as well as B7 systemic psychotherapists and trainees, including live supervision within the Systemic psychotherapy Clinic.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist mental health trusts in England, providing a wide range of mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services for a population of 2 million people across nine London Boroughs.

There is a place for you at CNWL. 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 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. Were 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.

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Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year Pro rata per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

333-G-CA-1773

Job locations

Westminster CAMHS

7a Woodfield Road

London

W9 2NW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Roles and Responsibilities for the Sub-team Lead

Be responsible and accountable for the teams service performance.

Ensure provision of high-quality, evidence-basedand cost-effective care for children and young people accessing the team and service.

Provide clinical leadership for the sub-specialty team.

Working in collaboration with the other Sub-Team Lead and Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver outcomes for the team.

Implement and embed the CAMHS clinical model of brief intervention through defined care pathways.

Contribute to systems for achieving agreed targets, including evaluating capacity and clinical activity to improve waiting times and throughput.

Provide assurance that staff accessappropriate casemanagement and therapy supervision in line with Service Line and Trust policies.

Support evaluation of clinical outcomes atsubspecialistteam level.

Create a culture of continuous quality improvement and contribute actively to servicequality-improvementinitiatives.

Contribute to the local Care Quality and Performance Group and clinical-effectiveness systems and processes.

Support review of skill mix and recruitment to deliver serviceobjectives.

Participate in planning,distributionand allocation of clinical, administrative,professionaland managerial tasks.

Contribute to evidence-based clinical practice and guidelines, local partnership work and stakeholder meetings when delegated.

2. Clinical

Deliver generic CAMHS assessments of children and young people referred to the Neurodevelopmental Team within required timescales.

Contribute to Neurodevelopment Assessments, Conduct ADHD assessments and Contribute to Autism assessments as required (training for this can be provided within the role).

Formulate and implement evidence-based care plans across the full range of care settings.

Implement a range of short- and long-term systemic psychotherapy interventions for individuals, carers,familiesand groups within the Neurodevelopmental Pathway.

Evaluate treatment options using relevant theoretical and therapeutic models and consideration ofhighly complexfactors.

Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment,treatmentand discharge.

Provide specialistsystemic consultation, formulation, expertise and guidance that contributes to assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and multidisciplinary decision-making.

Undertake risk assessment and riskmanagement, andadvise other professionals on these matters.

Act as care coordinator or lead professional,initiatingand reviewing CAMHS care plans.

Communicate assessment,formulationandtreatmentinformation in a skilled and sensitive manner.

Participate in the community dutyrota.

Support the dutyrotaas lead on-site a few times a month.

To be noted:

This list is not exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties consistent with the grade.

The job description will be reviewed periodically in line with service needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities 1. Roles and Responsibilities for the Sub-team Lead Be responsible and accountable for the teams service performance. Ensure provision of high-quality, evidence-basedand cost-effective care for children and young people accessing the team and service. Provide clinical leadership for the sub-specialty team. Working in collaboration with the other Sub-Team Lead and Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver outcomes for the team. Implement and embed the CAMHS clinical model of brief intervention through defined care pathways. Contribute to systems for achieving agreed targets, including evaluating capacity and clinical activity to improve waiting times and throughput. Provide assurance that staff accessappropriate casemanagement and therapy supervision in line with Service Line and Trust policies. Support evaluation of clinical outcomes atsubspecialistteam level. Create a culture of continuous quality improvement and contribute actively to servicequality-improvementinitiatives. Contribute to the local Care Quality and Performance Group and clinical-effectiveness systems and processes. Support review of skill mix and recruitment to deliver serviceobjectives. Participate in planning,distributionand allocation of clinical, administrative,professionaland managerial tasks. Contribute to evidence-based clinical practice and guidelines, local partnership work and stakeholder meetings when delegated. 2. Clinical Deliver generic CAMHS assessments of children and young people referred to the Neurodevelopmental Team within required timescales. Contribute to Neurodevelopment Assessments, Conduct ADHD assessments and Contribute to Autism assessments as required (training for this can be provided within the role). Formulate and implement evidence-based care plans across the full range of care settings. Implement a range of short- and long-term systemic psychotherapy interventions for individuals, carers,familiesand groups within the Neurodevelopmental Pathway. Evaluate treatment options using relevant theoretical and therapeutic models and consideration ofhighly complexfactors. Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment,treatmentand discharge. Provide specialistsystemic consultation, formulation, expertise and guidance that contributes to assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and multidisciplinary decision-making. Undertake risk assessment and riskmanagement, andadvise other professionals on these matters. Act as care coordinator or lead professional,initiatingand reviewing CAMHS care plans. Communicate assessment,formulationandtreatmentinformation in a skilled and sensitive manner. Participate in the community dutyrota. Support the dutyrotaas lead on-site a few times a month. To be noted: This list is not exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties consistent with the grade. The job description will be reviewed periodically in line with service needs.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MSc/MA in Family & Systemic Psychotherapy, UKCP registration and post qualifying experience
• UKCP registration as family therapist

Desirable

• Post-qualification training in additional CAMHS related specialised areas
• Post-qualification training in teaching and supervision of child family therapy
• CYP IAPT training/Supervisor training OR accredited supervisor with the Association for Family Therapy (AFT).
• Qualification in core mental health or social welfare profession (e.g. social work, mental health nursing, psychology, occupational therapy) and significant post qualification experience
• Up-to-date safeguarding children training

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post qualifying experience of working within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team
• Experience in supervising as Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
• Experience developing and delivering bespoke CAMHS training to non CAMHS professionals

Desirable

• Experience of managing and supervising others in a clinical and performance management context including appraisal

Core Competencies

Essential

• Confident and competent in generic, specialist neurodevelopmental and emergency/urgent CAMHS assessment
• Understands developmental issues for children and able to adapt interventions accordingly
• Competent in Risk and safeguarding assessment
• Understands individual and service safeguarding responsibilities, policy and procedure
• Commitment to service user involvement, patient led care and choice
• Experience of family and parenting work and has comprehensive understanding of the need for and has experience of undertaking family and parenting work as part of CAMHS support
• Cultural Competent
• Leading on provision of consultation and liaison support to colleagues, referral agencies and services responsible for the care, support and wellbeing of service users and their families/carers
• Engage in psychoeducation supporting self-management and recovery by working with service users and their families to understand their condition and identify and reinforce strengths, resources and coping skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, actively engaging in and supporting duty and emergency rotations, peer support, training and skills development
• Able to confidently and safely plan for and manage change and transition
• Active use of supervision and professional- development opportunities for development of skills
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication
• Effective engagement, excellent communication and able to foster strong alliances

Specialist Competencies

Essential

• Experience of undertaking and supervising specialist family therapy assessment
• Experience, knowledge and skills in family therapy intervention, group therapy and supervision with children, adolescents and families
• Experience undertaking neurodevelopmental assessment within the ND pathway

Desirable

• Experience of running parenting groups (Triple P, NVR, SPACE ,Mellow, Webster Stratton, etc) and other types of group work group such as multi- family group
• Experience of undertaking assessment of parenting capacity as part of court directed parenting assessments

Administration and Record Keeping

Essential

• Able to use Word and Excel to write reports and analyse and present basic data.
• Competent with clinical recording systems such as SystmOne and RiO
• Understands importance of safe, secure and relevant clinical record keeping
• Able to use email in line with CNWL policy
• Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and other communication methods to support the delivery of high quality, engaging training and presentations

Desirable

• Use of SystemOne

Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Able to build constructive and collaborative relationships with Family Therapists and the Wider MDT
• Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times
• Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
• Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty
• Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism in an often emotionally challenging environments
• Able to Prioritise Workload

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential MSc/MA in Family & Systemic Psychotherapy, UKCP registration and post qualifying experience UKCP registration as family therapist Desirable Post-qualification training in additional CAMHS related specialised areas Post-qualification training in teaching and supervision of child family therapy CYP IAPT training/Supervisor training OR accredited supervisor with the Association for Family Therapy (AFT). Qualification in core mental health or social welfare profession (e.g. social work, mental health nursing, psychology, occupational therapy) and significant post qualification experience Up-to-date safeguarding children training Experience Essential Substantial post qualifying experience of working within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team Experience in supervising as Family and Systemic Psychotherapist Experience developing and delivering bespoke CAMHS training to non CAMHS professionals Desirable Experience of managing and supervising others in a clinical and performance management context including appraisal Core Competencies Essential Confident and competent in generic, specialist neurodevelopmental and emergency/urgent CAMHS assessment Understands developmental issues for children and able to adapt interventions accordingly Competent in Risk and safeguarding assessment Understands individual and service safeguarding responsibilities, policy and procedure Commitment to service user involvement, patient led care and choice Experience of family and parenting work and has comprehensive understanding of the need for and has experience of undertaking family and parenting work as part of CAMHS support Cultural Competent Leading on provision of consultation and liaison support to colleagues, referral agencies and services responsible for the care, support and wellbeing of service users and their families/carers Engage in psychoeducation supporting self-management and recovery by working with service users and their families to understand their condition and identify and reinforce strengths, resources and coping skills Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, actively engaging in and supporting duty and emergency rotations, peer support, training and skills development Able to confidently and safely plan for and manage change and transition Active use of supervision and professional- development opportunities for development of skills Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication Effective engagement, excellent communication and able to foster strong alliances Specialist Competencies Essential Experience of undertaking and supervising specialist family therapy assessment Experience, knowledge and skills in family therapy intervention, group therapy and supervision with children, adolescents and families Experience undertaking neurodevelopmental assessment within the ND pathway Desirable Experience of running parenting groups (Triple P, NVR, SPACE ,Mellow, Webster Stratton, etc) and other types of group work group such as multi- family group Experience of undertaking assessment of parenting capacity as part of court directed parenting assessments Administration and Record Keeping Essential Able to use Word and Excel to write reports and analyse and present basic data. Competent with clinical recording systems such as SystmOne and RiO Understands importance of safe, secure and relevant clinical record keeping Able to use email in line with CNWL policy Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and other communication methods to support the delivery of high quality, engaging training and presentations Desirable Use of SystemOne Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics Essential Able to build constructive and collaborative relationships with Family Therapists and the Wider MDT Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism in an often emotionally challenging environments Able to Prioritise Workload

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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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

Westminster CAMHS

7a Woodfield Road

London

W9 2NW

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

Westminster CAMHS

7a Woodfield Road

London

W9 2NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity within the Durham Resilience Team for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWBP).

The County Durham Resilience Team is a multi-agency partnership providing accessible wellbeing and mental health support to individuals and families across County Durham. Working as part of the County Durham Community Mental Health Transformation Programme, we are committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-focused support within local communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner to join the team and deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to people experiencing mental health difficulties. Working alongside service users, carers, partner organisations and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support individuals to improve their wellbeing, achieve personal goals and maintain recovery.

The successful candidate will have either a graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health).

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will work under supervision of an Applied Psychologist as part of a dynamic integrated mental health team alongside our Pioneering Care Partnership colleagues. You will be delivering psychologically informed interventions and supporting adults to receive the right care through care planning, including group work as directed by the wider team.

We work as part of a wider collaborative with the Pioneering Care Partnership delivering high quality care and support as early as possible to those who need it, making a definite shift form treatment to prevention.

We are committed to co-creating safe and personalised care that improves the lives of people by involving them as equal partners. The most important way we will get there is by living our values, all of the time.

Psychological Professions staff will be expected to display the Trust values at all times, working as part of the collective team with shared accountability and responsibility for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of patient care is delivered in a patient centred manner. They will also contribute to ensuring the culture of our services is built upon the Trust Values and the trust's strategy - Our Journey To change (OJTC).

We are committed to developing a team that is fully representative of the communities that we serve, and especially welcome applications from individuals with protected characteristics that are currently under-represented in our workforce.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong interest in working in a physical health setting to join the Psycho-Oncology Support Team (POST).

Many people accessing our service will have severe and enduring mental health difficulties, past/current trauma, difficulties accessing lifesaving medical treatments, very short prognoses/facing end of life, complex risk and safeguarding needs and changing physical health conditions. This POST holder will hold key responsibilities for a number of core service delivery priorities includingSpecialist suicidal risk and safeguarding screening role component,

The post holder will also support our early intervention post diagnosis pathway, which will focus on building pathways to ensure timely access for patients to information and psychoeducational input to facilitate self-management and access to psychological support as required.

As well as the two key parts of the role, the post will provide one: one psychological therapy, Level 2 group supervision to AHP/CNS workforce, staff management and supervision of junior colleagues within POST.

There will be opportunities to utilise research skills for audit, policy, service development and research .

Main duties of the job

Our service is trauma informed and aims to provide patients with care that is safe, clear, consistent and relational. This POST holder will hold key responsibilities for a number of core service delivery priorities including

Specialist suicidal risk and safeguarding screening role component

We have seen an increase in people with significant mental health needs and other vulnerabilities, e.g. trauma, gender-based violence, substance misuse, isolation/homelessness, accessing our service. This role will cover supporting triage delivery where there is biopsychosocial complexity, risk of suicide and vulnerability. It includes direct contact with a patient & liaison with community/MDT services involved. You will contribute to delivering and shaping the triage components of the service.

Psychological support for early diagnosis

You will focus on building pathways to ensure timely access for patients to information and psychoeducational input to facilitate self-management and access to psychological support as required. You will bring your creativity, ideas skills and focus to inform, develop and deliver this work. You will work with others to create and build upon these new service developments, incorporating co-production.

As well as the two key parts of the role, the post will provide one: one psychological therapy, Level 2 group supervision to AHP/CNS workforce, staff management and supervision of junior colleagues within POST.

About us

Dimbleby Cancer Care

Dimbleby Cancer Care is a dedicated information and support service based at Guy's Cancer Centre, London and at Guy's Cancer at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup. We are part of the Cancer a Surgery Clinical Group at GSTT. We provide a range of support for patients and significant others, including:

cancer information,

psychological support,

benefits advice and

complementary therapies

Our service is available for both outpatients and inpatients, and to those bereaved, and who have received support from our palliative care teams at Guy's and St Thomas.' As well as direct clinical work we also provide staff training, supervision and support. The service operates Monday to Friday. As well as, direct clinical work, we provide staff training, supervision, and support to ensure high-quality, compassionate service delivery.

We are committed to providing a responsive and compassionate service which is inclusive and accessible for patients and their loved ones, and our staff.

The Psycho-Oncology Support Team (POST).

You would be a senior member of the POST team, a large group of psychological therapists including psychiatry, assistant psychologists, clinical and counselling psychologists and psychotherapists. We work from a range of psychological perspectives and approaches and value the richness of diverse ways of supporting patients.

Job summary

Knowsley CYPMHS has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Practitioner to come and join our well-established community team, specialising in Child and Young Person Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) in the Knowsley Borough.

We are looking to appoint a 12 month fixed-term Senior Mental Health Practitioner.

As part of the role of a senior mental health practitioner, you would be tasked with the duty (referral management), assessments, case management and therapeutic intervention for children and young people (CYP).

Knowsley CYPMHS has successfully implemented Thrive and works closely with our multi-agency partners throughout the Knowsley borough. This includes working within the THRIVE offer with services such as education institutes, children's social care and third-sector organisations. This is an important aspect of our work as we continue to strive for outstanding support for CYP and their families.

This post is subject to an enhanced with children's and adult's barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We would welcome applications from experienced nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and non-core practitioners with mental health experience.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, the post holder will provide high standards of evidence based client centred care to children and young people with mental health problems within the THRIVE Framework for service delivery.

You will be expected to manage your own caseload, you will also provide clinical assessment and interventions to children, young people, their families and wider networks with complex mental health needs; in line with the THRIVE Framework.

You will be expected to provide duty (referral management) support when required.

Your role will include direct and indirect client work as well as consultation and liaison with other professionals around the specialist clinical area of CYPMHS. You will be engaged in all levels of clinical responses such as urgent assessments.

You will be expected to work as a member of the CYPMHS Multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

CYPMHS is an exciting area of work that is always evolving with new research and innovation; As the post is identified within the CYPMH strategy, it is expected the role will continue to develop in line with national and local initiatives.

The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery and THRIVE. These principles will recognise the need to:

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

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

350-CC8313525

Job locations

Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre

Dragon Lane

Knowsley

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICALTo hold a caseload of both specialist and generic work dependant on clinical competence and experience.

To undertake assessments, treatment and consultation work based upon a conceptual framework and employing research based evidence..

To provide direct therapeutic interventions 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 work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.

To be responsible for the screening of referrals to children and Young Peoples services.

To participate directly in the teams duty rotas.

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 produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in co-operation with the child young person and carers

To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of specialist knowledge

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.

To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines.

To provide consultation, advice and guidance to junior colleague.

To promote effective multi-agency work. To contribute theoretical knowledge to the process of managing risk within the multi-agency network

Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships.

Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and Northwest Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust safeguarding policies

Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards.

To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records.

To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda.

COMMUNICATIONTo communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of both multi and uni disciplinary care.

To effectively communicate professional opinions, verbally and in writing to other relevant professionals.

Attend Child Protection Case conferences as a representative from children and young peoples mental health services.

Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to children, young people and families and to other professionals with in young peoples services.

Communicate effectively with children, young people and their carers, when in crisis and in challenging family situations

Organise and facilitate multi-agency meetings and reviews

Elicit highly sensitive information using engagement/ communication skills which are appropriate to the young persons stage of developmentWork, as part of an integrated multi professional team, ensuring good communication and working relationships with other professionals

Provide written reports detailing the progress of the mental health intervention.

TEACHING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISION.Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and committed to continued development.

To provide training to other professionals to improve mental health knowledge and skills in line the transformation of children and young peoples mental health services

To provide specific training and /or presentations to other agencies, statutory and voluntary, and promote and deliver specialist training programmes

To contribute to training placements for a range of professional disciplines from different background so that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to positive change.

To assess trainees competencies and write placement reports for trainees in line with Trust, professional body regulations

Work collaboratively with partner agencies within the principles of THRIVE.

This will include joint working; consultation; and training aiming to develop joint working across agencies.

Maintaining registration / accreditation requirements in accordance with the appropriate professional body in line with their professional qualification.

Be accountable for own clinical practice and professional behaviour

MANAGEMENT, POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENTIdentify priorities within and initiatives within the service and advice managers on the level of resources for service development.

Contribute to the services evidence based practice by engaging with audits and evaluations as appropriate

To contribute to recruitment processes by assisting with shortlisting, interviewing and the induction of recruited staff.

To support the workload of colleagues within the service through co-working practices.

Contribute to service developments.

RESEARCH AND SERVICE EVALUATIONTo maintain an up to date knowledge of the evidence base in relation to mental health knowledge and other interventions.

To contribute to planning and implementing systems for evaluation and monitoring of therapeutic practice and outcomes of clinical work within the service.

Participate in research, evaluation and audit in response to the clinical and professional interest of the post, and to monitor standards, quality and consumer reaction to the provision of services in accordance with NICE guidance

Participate in appropriate audit. Quality assurance programmes and research as directed.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTTo receive and engage in regular clinical supervision in accordance with Trust Clinical Governance Standards and the Code of Practice and ethical guidelines of professional body

To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training in consultation with the post holders service manager to meet professional body requirements for CPD andregistration.

To contribute to the development of best practice in the service by taking part in regular supervision and appraisal and maintaining awareness of current developments in the field.

To maintain professional body registration.

Job description Job responsibilities CLINICALTo hold a caseload of both specialist and generic work dependant on clinical competence and experience. To undertake assessments, treatment and consultation work based upon a conceptual framework and employing research based evidence.. To provide direct therapeutic interventions 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 work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. To be responsible for the screening of referrals to children and Young Peoples services. To participate directly in the teams duty rotas. 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 produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in co-operation with the child young person and carers To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of specialist knowledge 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. To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines. To provide consultation, advice and guidance to junior colleague. To promote effective multi-agency work. To contribute theoretical knowledge to the process of managing risk within the multi-agency network Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships. Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and Northwest Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust safeguarding policies Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards. To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records. To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda. COMMUNICATIONTo communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of both multi and uni disciplinary care. To effectively communicate professional opinions, verbally and in writing to other relevant professionals. Attend Child Protection Case conferences as a representative from children and young peoples mental health services. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to children, young people and families and to other professionals with in young peoples services. Communicate effectively with children, young people and their carers, when in crisis and in challenging family situations Organise and facilitate multi-agency meetings and reviews Elicit highly sensitive information using engagement/ communication skills which are appropriate to the young persons stage of developmentWork, as part of an integrated multi professional team, ensuring good communication and working relationships with other professionals Provide written reports detailing the progress of the mental health intervention. TEACHING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISION.Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and committed to continued development. To provide training to other professionals to improve mental health knowledge and skills in line the transformation of children and young peoples mental health services To provide specific training and /or presentations to other agencies, statutory and voluntary, and promote and deliver specialist training programmes To contribute to training placements for a range of professional disciplines from different background so that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to positive change. To assess trainees competencies and write placement reports for trainees in line with Trust, professional body regulations Work collaboratively with partner agencies within the principles of THRIVE. This will include joint working; consultation; and training aiming to develop joint working across agencies. Maintaining registration / accreditation requirements in accordance with the appropriate professional body in line with their professional qualification. Be accountable for own clinical practice and professional behaviour MANAGEMENT, POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENTIdentify priorities within and initiatives within the service and advice managers on the level of resources for service development. Contribute to the services evidence based practice by engaging with audits and evaluations as appropriate To contribute to recruitment processes by assisting with shortlisting, interviewing and the induction of recruited staff. To support the workload of colleagues within the service through co-working practices. Contribute to service developments. RESEARCH AND SERVICE EVALUATIONTo maintain an up to date knowledge of the evidence base in relation to mental health knowledge and other interventions. To contribute to planning and implementing systems for evaluation and monitoring of therapeutic practice and outcomes of clinical work within the service. Participate in research, evaluation and audit in response to the clinical and professional interest of the post, and to monitor standards, quality and consumer reaction to the provision of services in accordance with NICE guidance Participate in appropriate audit. Quality assurance programmes and research as directed. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTTo receive and engage in regular clinical supervision in accordance with Trust Clinical Governance Standards and the Code of Practice and ethical guidelines of professional body To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training in consultation with the post holders service manager to meet professional body requirements for CPD andregistration. To contribute to the development of best practice in the service by taking part in regular supervision and appraisal and maintaining awareness of current developments in the field. To maintain professional body registration.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must hold one of the following: oEducation 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 EMHP Qualification
• Senior CYWP Qualification
• PWP Supervision Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a case-load of children and young people with a range of moderate mental health needs.
• Working within a children community 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 in consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• 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

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
• Level of knowledge and/or training and other psychological therapies
• 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

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 provide appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours
• 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
• A 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
• 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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Must hold one of the following: oEducation 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 EMHP Qualification Senior CYWP Qualification PWP Supervision Qualification Experience Essential Experience of managing a case-load of children and young people with a range of moderate mental health needs. Working within a children community 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 in consultation to other professional and non-professional groups 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 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 Level of knowledge and/or training and other psychological therapies 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 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 provide appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours 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 A 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 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

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

Dragon Lane

Knowsley

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

Dragon Lane

Knowsley

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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