Job summary

We are looking to recruit a passionate and dynamic HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist (1.0 wte) to join our West Sussex children and young people's Neurodevelopmental Pathway. The post is based at New Park House, Horsham but covers West Sussex, including Chichester and Worthing. The CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Pathway is a CAMHS specialist service that offers diagnostic assessments for autistic spectrum condition for young people aged 11 years+ and ADHD for young people aged 6 years up to 18 years. We are a strengths based service and take an evidenced-based and neurodivergent positive approach to the work we do.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist with previous knowledge and experience of providing specialist neurodevelopmental assessments and working with complex needs.

The successful candidate will be joining a specialist multi-disciplinary team and will work closely with the clinical service manager. In addition to conducting neurodevelopmental and psychometric assessments you will also participate in consultation and training and provide clinical/professional supervision to assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists and other clinicians in the team. You will also participate in systematic clinical governance and contribute to audit, service development and quality improvement.

We offer and support hybrid and flexible working, we require staff to be on site for 60% of their working week.

Main duties of the job

To provide a qualified, high-quality specialist psychology service.

To be responsible for high quality assessments and managing assessment clinics. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the planning and prioritising of own workload.

To use analytical and judgment skills and be responsible for taking clinical management decisions in complex clinical issues.

To clinically supervise assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists and junior psychologists, psychological therapists or counsellors and other staff as appropriate.

To professionally supervise and, when appropriate, manage, assistant psychologists and trainee psychologists

To complete assessments of those referred to the service and outcome this in a timely manner in line with code of Conduct

To provide consultation, mentorship, supervision as appropriate.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service/team.

To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the team's operational policies and services.

To utilise research skills to undertake service evaluation, audit and research as appropriate and disseminate the results in the service.

About us

At SPFT we provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children.

Working in Sussex:

Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns

Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London

With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure

We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, in our recent staff survey 82% told us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Key staff survey results include:

70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work

79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team

77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles

Job summary

The Children and Young People's (CYPS) Directorate in Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join the Mindworks East Community Hub.

Our Mindworks East Community Hub is split across two sites: Gatton Place (Redhill, RH1 1TA) and Mole Business Park (Leatherhead, KT22 7AD). You will be across both sites, the split will depend on capacity and job planning.

This post will be suitable for a highly motivated psychologist interested in ensuring excellent psychological care is accessible for children and young people with complex mental health needs from diverse backgrounds.

This is a permanent full time (37.5 hours) post.

Applications are invited from Clinical or Counselling Psychologists registered with the HCPC and to Clinical Psychologists currently in training who expect tobecome registered in 2026.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out comprehensive psychological assessments and formulation. Plan, implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions to support children and young people with complex mental health needs.
• To actively involve people in developing and agreeing their own care plan, to act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for their dignity, choice, self esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
• To work creatively to adapt verbal and written communication to meet the needs of people who use our services
• To undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management plans
• To positively contribute to divisional and team developments in relation to all aspects of psychology practice

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

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

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

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

Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job summary

Help shape the future of community mental health care in Cornwall.

North Kerrier West Primary Care Network is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our growing Mental Health & Wellbeing Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and innovative PCN that has invested significantly in developing new ways of supporting people with mental health needs within primary care. Working alongside GPs, fellow Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribers, Community Health & Wellbeing Workers and system partners, you will play a key role in delivering personalised, proactive and preventative care for our local population.

We are entering an ambitious new phase of development, building on an established multidisciplinary approach and helping to shape a broader neighbourhood mental health and wellbeing model. This role offers the opportunity not only to provide expert clinical care, but also to contribute to service development, innovation and reducing health inequalities.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about mental health, comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively, and motivated by helping design and deliver services that genuinely make a difference.

In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development, support towards non-medical prescribing where appropriate, and the chance to be part of a service shaping the future of integrated mental health care.

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will work as an embedded member of our multidisciplinary primary care team, supporting patients with a wide range of mental health needs from early intervention through to complex and enduring conditions.

You will:

• Assess, triage and manage patients presenting with mental health concerns within primary care.
• Provide evidence-based interventions, ongoing reviews and care planning for individuals with complex and severe mental illness.
• Work closely with GPs, Social Prescribers, Community Health & Wellbeing Workers and secondary care colleagues to deliver joined-up, person-centred care.
• Support proactive management of patients at risk of deterioration, crisis or health inequalities.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and collaborative decision-making across organisational boundaries.
• Help shape and improve innovative mental health pathways and models of care.
• Promote prevention, self-management and recovery-focused approaches.
• Contribute to teaching, learning and service development activities within the PCN.

This is an ideal opportunity for a practitioner who enjoys working beyond traditional service boundaries and wants to influence how community mental health services develop in the future.

About us

North Kerrier West Primary Care Network serves approximately 40,000 patients across Camborne, Pool, Redruth and surrounding communities through our member practices, Carn to Coast Health Centres and Godolphin Health.

We are proud of our reputation for innovation and collaboration. We have been early adopters of digital and AI-supported approaches within primary care and continue to explore new ways to improve patient and staff experience.

We have developed a successful Mental Health & Wellbeing Team, bringing together Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribers and partners to provide coordinated support for local people. We are now building on this success through ambitious neighbourhood-based mental health and wellbeing initiatives focused on prevention, integration, personalised care and reducing health inequalities.

You will join an established and supportive team with dedicated GP leadership, strong multidisciplinary relationships and a commitment to learning and development. Whether your passion lies in clinical practice, leadership, service improvement or innovation, you'll have opportunities to help shape the future of mental health care in our community.

This is a directly employed PCN role through our lead employer, Carn to Coast Health Centres. As a valued member of the North Kerrier West team, you will be fully integrated within our multidisciplinary workforce and play an active role in shaping services across the PCN.

Provisional interview date: 29/10/2026

Job summary

• To introduce and facilitate Oral Health Promotion programmes, at a variety of settings, dependent on the assigned programme, this may include nurseries, schools, community, care home, health and other settings.
• To support and promote the work of the North Wales Community Dental Service and to provide information about access to General Dental Services.
• To act as a representative of the North Wales Community Dental Service in educational, health, care and community settings and act in an appropriate manner to project professional practice.

Ability to speak Welsh is essential

Main duties of the job

NORTH WALES COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE

Dental Health Educator

(Designed to Smile Programme)

Band: 5

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week x 42 weeks

Department:(North Wales) Community Dental Service

Base: Canolfan Goffa Ffestiniog

North Wales Community Dental Service currently has an opportunity for an Oral Health Educator to join the North Wales Oral Health Promotion team.

The post holder will be a key facilitator for the delivery of the Designed to Smile programme.

The job will involve partnership working with schools and health and social care providers in the community.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Are you an Employment Specialist looking to make a difference in peoples lives? Do you wish to help people who are under our Secondary Mental Health Services get back into paid employment? If so you're in luck! Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust have an opportunity to join our Step On team for a 12-month fixed term contract,

You will champion of the Trust's Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Service via the Step On Team and effectively manage a caseload of 20-25 people in receipt of secondary mental health services, in order to facilitate individuals to gain and retain paid employment and/or engage in Higher Education.

A key to success will be enabling these clients to successfully make the transition into the labour market and reducing the number of service users who are not engaged in any form of vocational activity. You will work directly with mainstream employers to secure employment opportunities for service users whilst providing on-going support according to needs therefore to enable people who have experienced mental health problems to gain and retain education/employment.

You will be trained in Individual Placement and Support (IPS) or be willing to train to diploma level.

Main duties of the job

As an Employment Specialist you will effectively manage a caseload of people in receipt of secondary mental health services.

As parts of this role, you will be expected to:

• Receive complex and sensitive information in the form of referrals from Care Coordinators, to meet regularly with Case Managers to co-ordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment.
• Communicate effectively with clients, giving empathy when disclosing sensitive or contentious information, providing reassurance, training and the motivation to move forward and to overcome any barriers to understanding.
• Understand a range of work procedures and practises following the Centre for Mental Health's intensive IPS Training course, Motivational Interviewing training and benefits advice programme.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-ZR-26-8332242

Job locations

Foundation House, St Georges Hospital

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/4buATxw

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/44KxWXs

MPFT - Adult Mental Health Services South Staffs - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/3K3B7ju

For further information regarding this role, please see attached the full job description and person specification.

For further information please contact Helen Felton [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/4buATxw Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/44KxWXs MPFT - Adult Mental Health Services South Staffs - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/3K3B7ju For further information regarding this role, please see attached the full job description and person specification. For further information please contact Helen Felton [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated or relevant work experience to degree level or equivalent.
• Trained in IPS or willingness to train to diploma level

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working with people who have experienced mental health problems within health, social services.
• An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems.
• oExperience of helping people to obtain or keep education / work

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of welfare benefits and all disability / employment related benefits.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage service users, their families/friends. Good facilitation skills
• Basic counselling skills
• An ability to work independently, reliably and consistently

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated or relevant work experience to degree level or equivalent. Trained in IPS or willingness to train to diploma level Experience Essential Significant experience of working with people who have experienced mental health problems within health, social services. An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems. oExperience of helping people to obtain or keep education / work Desirable Experience and knowledge of welfare benefits and all disability / employment related benefits. Skills & Knowledge Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage service users, their families/friends. Good facilitation skills Basic counselling skills An ability to work independently, reliably and consistently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Foundation House, St Georges Hospital

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Foundation House, St Georges Hospital

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their mental health journey? Do you have excellent communication skills and a desire to make a positive impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as anMHSI Hub Navigator.

As a Navigator in our Mental Health and Social Inclusion Hub, you will play a crucial role in assessing mental health referrals primarily through telephone consultations. Using your exceptional judgment and empathy, you will determine the needs, risks, and urgency of response for each individual. By delivering safe and effective services, you will guide them towards the appropriate level of support.

Apply today and become an integral part of our team. Together, let's create a positive impact on mental health and well-being in our community.

Please note shifts cover 24/7, this will involve you working a mix of day and night shifts.

Main duties of the job

• You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, primarily receiving calls, processing enquiries and facilitating the triage of people referred into the MHSI Hub team.
• Supervise Assistant MHSI Hub Navigators and support MH Practitioners on the MHSI hub to ensure a high quality service is provided.
• Assist individuals with mental health needs to navigate and access specialist health, social care and community services that will support them in their individual recovery journey
• A commitment to delivering a flexible service which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-SB-26-8319195

Job locations

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Job description Job responsibilities Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oLevel 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent and willing to undertake additional qualifications in Health and Social Care
• oPossesses a recognised basic IT qualification (ECDL or equivalent) or can display IT skills to an equivalent level of competence
• oA clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

Desirable

• oCustomer Care/Service or Business Administration qualification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oGood written and verbal communications skills.
• oExcellent telephone skills
• oUse of Patient Clinical Systems i.e. RIO.
• oAbility to maintain information in a confidential and secure manner.
• oAbility to work within deadlines and under pressure

Desirable

• oKnowledge of medical terminology
• oAbility to challenge stigma and promote positive images of Mental Health

Experience

Essential

• oAble to work within a Team environment and contribute effectively to Team / Service development.
• oPrevious customer care experience.
• oExperience of working within a health and social care environment with a focus on mental health
• oPrevious experience in a similar role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oLevel 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent and willing to undertake additional qualifications in Health and Social Care oPossesses a recognised basic IT qualification (ECDL or equivalent) or can display IT skills to an equivalent level of competence oA clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Desirable oCustomer Care/Service or Business Administration qualification Skills and Knowledge Essential oGood written and verbal communications skills. oExcellent telephone skills oUse of Patient Clinical Systems i.e. RIO. oAbility to maintain information in a confidential and secure manner. oAbility to work within deadlines and under pressure Desirable oKnowledge of medical terminology oAbility to challenge stigma and promote positive images of Mental Health Experience Essential oAble to work within a Team environment and contribute effectively to Team / Service development. oPrevious customer care experience. oExperience of working within a health and social care environment with a focus on mental health oPrevious experience in a similar role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Personality and Relational (P&R) Service based in Teesside. The team supports individuals with complex emotional needs and works with staff teams across planned and urgent care services in Teesside. This role offers experience of working in a systemic way across multiple agencies, teams. It includes both indirect and direct ways of working and the ability to develop excellent working relationships with a diverse range of professionals.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Sponsorship may be available for this role in specific circumstances in line with Home Office regulations, where applicants were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the immigration rules in place before 22 July 2025, and have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. VisitImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

You could be involved in:

• complex safety and risk planning, including multi-agency safety plans
• contributing to multidisciplinary discussions about a patient's diagnosis, treatment and care plan
• Developing formulations by reading notes, investigating histories etcwith a focus on understanding risk
• working directly with service users supporting with safety planning, short interventions if appropriate
• Supporting the supervision of staff teams
• Supporting teaching and training on Structured Clinical Management and topics related to complex emotional needs.
• Evaluation of the service
• Literature reviews related to the client group

You'll be supervised by a registered practitioner psychologist with overall clinical responsibility for the patients you work with.

You will also be provided with ongoing supervision to help you engage in self-reflection, seek and respond to feedback, and develop your professional knowledge and skills.

You'll need to keep clear written records, draft reports, evaluations and document safety plans / multi-agency plans.

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

Please Note:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Children and young people with mental health problems are often accommodated in Paed ED,PAU and Willow ward whilst receiving medical care and/or awaiting a mental health assessment.An increasing number of these children and young people are then placed on a Section and detained under the Mental Health Act. This post will play a key role in supporting staff around the management of these patients.

If you are a mental health nurse with experience in working with children we would love to heart from you

Main duties of the job

This post will play a key role in supporting staff around the management of these patients. Thepost holder will provide relevant training, supervision / debriefing and support to staff and act asthe interface between Paediatric ED, PAU and Willow ward, NELFT and the CAMHS ServiceThe purpose of this role is to provide a safe and timely assessment and ongoing support tochildren and young people who present in a mental health crisis. To develop and deliver robusteducational interventions that promotes best practice in the management of patientsexperiencing, or at risk of self-harm. To support staff within the units to appropriately risk assess,support care provision and attend MDT meetings to support the pathway of children and youngpeople with mental health conditions within the acute trust.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job summary

This role involves working in a small, friendly multi-disciplinary team to provide psychological interventions for young people with eating disorders and their families. The role is split between our bases in Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. There are opportunities to link up with other psychological therapists across the wider eating disorders service.

We will provide regular clinical supervision, and relevant specialist training and opportunities for professional development, for example CBT for eating disorders. We welcome preceptorship applications for this post.

We are looking to appoint a skilled, committed, and motivated individual with excellent communication and organisational skills and a keen interest in working with families and young people. Previous experience working with individuals with eating disorders is ideal but not essential. We can accommodate some flexible working, in line with the service need and we are a Family Friendly and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

The role will include, but not be limited to: assessment, formulation and psychological treatment of individuals with eating disorders and co-morbid mental health difficulties, clinical responsibility for complex cases, supporting the Clinical Lead with service development projects, providing clinical supervision, and providing consultation to colleagues and to external agencies. Our main models of practice are systemic and CBT so skills in those areas would be desirable.

If you are interested in joining this exciting and motivated team, please look at the detailed Job Description for more information about this post.

Please don't hesitate to call us to discuss anything about the team or the role:

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

This post is to work in the CAMHS Liaison Team based at the acute hospitals Emergency departments including the Queen's Medical Centre, King's Mill Hospital and Bassetlaw hospital. This service is a 24 hour service offering assessments of Children and Young People presenting to the Emergency Department in Crisis. The service also covers the Crisis phone line from 8 pm to 8 a.m.

The post holder will ensure young people receive appropriate assessment, intervention and treatment with minimal avoidable delays, whilst improving the quality and experience of care.

The service will be for young people under the age of 18 who are admitted to hospital due to self-harm and young people who are experiencing a crisis in their mental health of such a degree that without the intervention of the CAMHS Liaison service, inpatient psychiatric care would be required.

As a CAMHS service we actively work with both children and families and recognise the value of a systemic formulation alongside our mental health and risk assessment. Clinicians with a varied work experience are welcome to apply as we assess a diverse population

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies

Main duties of the job

With support from the Operational Lead and Clinical Lead, monitor improvements to standards of care through clinical supervision, clinical audit, evidenced based practice, and supporting professional colleagues.To be responsible for completing specialist mental health assessments and developing treatment plans as an autonomous practitioner and to monitor interventions utilising routine outcome measures and MDT case discussion, ensuring compliance in accordance with Trust policy.To prevent avoidable admission of young people experiencing mental health crisis and/or high levels of emotional distressTo maintain professional standards, ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of high quality care.There is an expectation for workers to work shifts covering the 24/7 shift pattern of the team. There may be elements within the job description that may alter within reasonable boundaries and there will be an expectation of supporting other area's of the CAMHS service owing to fluctuations in demand and capacity. These requests would be in line with the knowledge, skills and competencies of the post holder.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-875-26-MH

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre and King's Mill Hospital

Derby Road, Nottingham and Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide comprehensive specialist assessments using well developed skills, including the risk assessment and management of young people who present in mental health crisis.

To work as an autonomous practitioner who is accountable for their own professional activities, providing clinically effective and where possible evidence based therapeutic interventions, utilising specialist analytical and interpretive skills for young people and their parents/ carers presenting with complex needs.

To undertake specialised initial assessments of young people following acts of self-harm and attempted suicide. This includes gathering appropriate information from the child and family and other relevant agencies, offering specialist expertise in child and adolescent mental health.

To undertake specialised risk assessments throughout the assessment documentation in appropriate case notes.

Participate in the consultation/liaison work of the team with other agencies.

To provide liaison psychiatry assessments to young people and their families who attend our Acute Hospitals / A&E Departments experiencing distress, harm to self or other presenting highlighting concerns related to their emotional wellbeing.

Agreed appropriate standards met.

Evidence of timely accurate data input.

Evidence of service user involvement.

Evidence of high quality risk assessment and treatment via patient records and supervision as well as team discussion.

To work intensively with parent/ carers/ families to enable them to be aware of the young persons difficulties and needs in order to support them and be active participants in the care planning and delivery processes.

To sensitively facilitate family based interventions.

To reflect upon their own clinical practice and that of others in all aspects of care given to patients in crisis and their families/carers.

Working as an autonomous practitioner with a limited need for day to day supervision.

To be able to make safe clinical decisions in pressured situations while keeping the best interests of the young person and family at the heart of the decision making process- with support if required.

To work effectively with colleagues from other disciplines as appropriate throughout the assessment and treatment process.

To have highly developed report writing skills. Be responsible for providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive distressing and emotional information in relation to health issues.

Communicate sensitive complex information about their condition to patients and their carers.

Developed knowledge of safeguarding procedure and experience in how to manage these situations including advising colleagues where necessary.

To ensure documentation and care plans are comprehensive and are of the highest standard in line with Trust policy.

To take an active role in the involvement of service users in all aspects of the service.

To represent the CAMHS service with our partner agencies as a highly specialist practitioner.To be aware of and involved in service development.

To work within professional and ethical frameworks established by national bodies such as the Department of health and the NMC.

To provide in-reach to young people admitted into psychiatric inpatient beds, to support with facilitating home leave and enabling moretimely discharge.

To liaise with and support staff on the trusts 136 suites if a young person is admitted for a section 136 assessment.

Provide support to young people on a section 136 and families if able to within team capacity.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide comprehensive specialist assessments using well developed skills, including the risk assessment and management of young people who present in mental health crisis. To work as an autonomous practitioner who is accountable for their own professional activities, providing clinically effective and where possible evidence based therapeutic interventions, utilising specialist analytical and interpretive skills for young people and their parents/ carers presenting with complex needs. To undertake specialised initial assessments of young people following acts of self-harm and attempted suicide. This includes gathering appropriate information from the child and family and other relevant agencies, offering specialist expertise in child and adolescent mental health. To undertake specialised risk assessments throughout the assessment documentation in appropriate case notes. Participate in the consultation/liaison work of the team with other agencies. To provide liaison psychiatry assessments to young people and their families who attend our Acute Hospitals / A&E Departments experiencing distress, harm to self or other presenting highlighting concerns related to their emotional wellbeing. Agreed appropriate standards met. Evidence of timely accurate data input. Evidence of service user involvement. Evidence of high quality risk assessment and treatment via patient records and supervision as well as team discussion. To work intensively with parent/ carers/ families to enable them to be aware of the young persons difficulties and needs in order to support them and be active participants in the care planning and delivery processes. To sensitively facilitate family based interventions. To reflect upon their own clinical practice and that of others in all aspects of care given to patients in crisis and their families/carers. Working as an autonomous practitioner with a limited need for day to day supervision. To be able to make safe clinical decisions in pressured situations while keeping the best interests of the young person and family at the heart of the decision making process- with support if required. To work effectively with colleagues from other disciplines as appropriate throughout the assessment and treatment process. To have highly developed report writing skills. Be responsible for providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive distressing and emotional information in relation to health issues. Communicate sensitive complex information about their condition to patients and their carers. Developed knowledge of safeguarding procedure and experience in how to manage these situations including advising colleagues where necessary. To ensure documentation and care plans are comprehensive and are of the highest standard in line with Trust policy. To take an active role in the involvement of service users in all aspects of the service. To represent the CAMHS service with our partner agencies as a highly specialist practitioner.To be aware of and involved in service development. To work within professional and ethical frameworks established by national bodies such as the Department of health and the NMC. To provide in-reach to young people admitted into psychiatric inpatient beds, to support with facilitating home leave and enabling moretimely discharge. To liaise with and support staff on the trusts 136 suites if a young person is admitted for a section 136 assessment. Provide support to young people on a section 136 and families if able to within team capacity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Professional qualification e.g. RMN, RNLD, Allied Health Professional with appropriate accreditation
• Registration with relevant professional body

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration learning and development.
• Additional relevant post graduate training.
• 2 + years experience post registration at band 5 or above

Contractual arrangements

Essential

• A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is preferred for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• To work flexibly over a 22/7 rota.

Physical requirements

Essential

• Has the ability to perform the full range of duties and across a variety of clinical area settings.

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Training

Essential

• Qualification in Student Practice Placement Assessor or Supervisor OR Willingness to complete.

Desirable

• Experience of support, mentoring and supervising students on placement.
• Experience of delivering training to groups of professionals or facilitating parent / carer groups or youth focussed groups.
• Experience of support, mentoring and supervising students on placement.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Multidisciplinary and multiagency working
• Evidence of the ability to use and provide clinical supervision OR willingness to undertake training to do so.
• Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst also being an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
• The ability to maintain accurate, contemporaneous case records in line with Trust Policies & Procedures.
• Proven ability to recognise and respond to identified safeguarding concerns
• Competency in meeting the expected performance and data quality targets for the role in a timely manner and an understanding of the importance of this.
• Understanding of responsibilities in relation to Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, CPA & Safeguarding.
• Experience in the development of robust care plans, risk management plans and safety plans.
• Competency in completing comprehensive mental health assessment and assessment of risk.
• Relevant post registration experience in CAMHS, Acute Mental Health, Crisis Team, Liaison Psychiatry.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community based, mental health team.
• Experience of coordinating and participating in professionals' meetings, discharge coordination / planning meetings.
• Experience and ability to develop a rapport with and engage people around their emotional wellbeing including those with social communication / neuro diversity
• Experience of coordinating day to day clinical activity, applying appropriate clinical decision making, triage and priority weighting.
• Experience of crisis management
• Experience of delegation of clinical tasks and management of team diary

Skills

Essential

• Information technology skills and experience
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Ability to analyse complex information and present formulation to professional colleagues.
• Liaison and networking skills
• Commitment to organise and participate in Professional appraisal reviews.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience and ability to deal with at times distressing scenarios and information.
• Commitment to organise and participate in Professional appraisal reviews.

Desirable

• Experience of coordinating day to day clinical activity, applying appropriate clinical decision making, triage and priority weighting.
• Experience in using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS) in a clinical setting.
• Experience of caseload management.
• Engaged in professional development or formal training across a range of evidence-based practices.

Knowledge

Essential

• Be committed to anti discriminatory/ anti oppressive practice and equal opportunity in regard to patient care and team practice.
• Knowledge or current policies, strategies and key indicators for the future and development of Child Mental Health Services
• Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedure.

Desirable

• Knowledge or current policies, strategies and key indicators for the future and development of Child Mental Health Services
• Ability to use electronic data recording systems.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Professional qualification e.g. RMN, RNLD, Allied Health Professional with appropriate accreditation Registration with relevant professional body Desirable Evidence of post registration learning and development. Additional relevant post graduate training. 2 + years experience post registration at band 5 or above Contractual arrangements Essential A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is preferred for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. To work flexibly over a 22/7 rota. Physical requirements Essential Has the ability to perform the full range of duties and across a variety of clinical area settings. Values & Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Training Essential Qualification in Student Practice Placement Assessor or Supervisor OR Willingness to complete. Desirable Experience of support, mentoring and supervising students on placement. Experience of delivering training to groups of professionals or facilitating parent / carer groups or youth focussed groups. Experience of support, mentoring and supervising students on placement. Experience Essential Experience of Multidisciplinary and multiagency working Evidence of the ability to use and provide clinical supervision OR willingness to undertake training to do so. Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst also being an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The ability to maintain accurate, contemporaneous case records in line with Trust Policies & Procedures. Proven ability to recognise and respond to identified safeguarding concerns Competency in meeting the expected performance and data quality targets for the role in a timely manner and an understanding of the importance of this. Understanding of responsibilities in relation to Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, CPA & Safeguarding. Experience in the development of robust care plans, risk management plans and safety plans. Competency in completing comprehensive mental health assessment and assessment of risk. Relevant post registration experience in CAMHS, Acute Mental Health, Crisis Team, Liaison Psychiatry. Desirable Experience of working in a community based, mental health team. Experience of coordinating and participating in professionals' meetings, discharge coordination / planning meetings. Experience and ability to develop a rapport with and engage people around their emotional wellbeing including those with social communication / neuro diversity Experience of coordinating day to day clinical activity, applying appropriate clinical decision making, triage and priority weighting. Experience of crisis management Experience of delegation of clinical tasks and management of team diary Skills Essential Information technology skills and experience Effective organisational and time management skills Ability to analyse complex information and present formulation to professional colleagues. Liaison and networking skills Commitment to organise and participate in Professional appraisal reviews. Demonstrate emotional resilience and ability to deal with at times distressing scenarios and information. Commitment to organise and participate in Professional appraisal reviews. Desirable Experience of coordinating day to day clinical activity, applying appropriate clinical decision making, triage and priority weighting. Experience in using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS) in a clinical setting. Experience of caseload management. Engaged in professional development or formal training across a range of evidence-based practices. Knowledge Essential Be committed to anti discriminatory/ anti oppressive practice and equal opportunity in regard to patient care and team practice. Knowledge or current policies, strategies and key indicators for the future and development of Child Mental Health Services Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedure. Desirable Knowledge or current policies, strategies and key indicators for the future and development of Child Mental Health Services Ability to use electronic data recording systems.

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Medical Centre and King's Mill Hospital

Derby Road, Nottingham and Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Medical Centre and King's Mill Hospital

Derby Road, Nottingham and Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Hybrid working and a warm welcome accompany this opportunity to work creatively with young people and their families. We are the Connect Team 0-18, a specialist therapeutic needs led service working with Children in Care and permanently placed across Suffolk. An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Mental health Practitioner, Band 6 to work within the Connect Team. The team are currently based between Walker Close, Ipswich and Ickworth Lodge, Bury St Edmunds. Our team prides itself on highly skilled practitioners, currently we consist of a Consultant psychiatrist, clinical psychologists, Arts and Drama Psychotherapists, Psychodynamic psychotherapist and Mental health practitioners. We learn, develop and work together to ensure the young person and their families receive a tailored package of care. We are committed to reflective practice and formulations that strengthen the team in all aspects.

We are looking for a highly skilled practitioner who holds a nursing or social work registration. Experience of working with children, young people and their families and carers with knowledge of attachment, child development and working systemically would be especially welcome.

This post is on a fixed term basis as Maternity leave Cover and is advertised as 0.4WTE for 12 months but applications for 0.8WTE for 6 months would be considered.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a passionate individual who loves to work creatively with children and their families. We are a dynamic and experienced team who are committed to multi-disciplinary working. This role would include responsibilities such as undertaking assessments, processing of referrals, participating in duty, case management, risk assessments, multi agency consultations and emergency safety planning. We ensure that the emotional wellbeing and placement stability of our young people are top of our agenda.

The role includes multi agency working alongside the family (foster carers, special guardians, adopters) social care, education and voluntary services to ensure the service users' needs are best met. We also work in close collaboration with other NSFT CYP teams such as Suffolk Wellbeing, Youth Teams, Child & Family Teams, ADHD services and the Emotional Wellbeing Hub.

About us

At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.

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.

Job summary

We welcome and will consider applicantions from those interested in this role at either full time or part time hours with a minimum of 30 hours per week due to service needs.

The post holder will join a team of highly experienced clinical psychologists, providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment for people living with HIV.

They will lead the specialist clinical/counselling psychology service within HIV care, including clinical supervision and line management, and work autonomously within professional guidelines and service policies.

The role includes delivering psychological therapy for issues affecting HIV management, adherence and prevention of transmission, as well as supporting patients with depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, psychosexual difficulties and addiction.

The post holder will support the multidisciplinary team in delivering integrated care through consultation, training and advice on psychological aspects of patient care. They will also undertake complex risk assessments and provide specialist guidance to non-psychologist colleagues.

The role includes teaching within the service and wider department, promoting psychology, and disseminating psychological knowledge within the HIV care team and externally, including at conferences. The post holder will contribute to audit, service development, policy development and research, using advanced research skills to improve patient care.

Main duties of the job

Provide highly specialist psychological assessments for patients referred to the HIV Psychology Service, integrating complex information from multiple sources. Formulate and deliver evidence-based psychological treatment and management plans across a range of care settings, using appropriate conceptual frameworks.

Make expert decisions regarding psychological interventions, taking into account theoretical and therapeutic models, developmental and historical factors, and the individual's medical and social circumstances.

Provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to professionals within the HIV Service, contributing directly to patient formulation, diagnosis and treatment planning.

Undertake risk assessment and management for individual patients, providing both general and specialist advice to psychologists and other healthcare professionals.

Communicate highly complex and sensitive information regarding assessment, formulation and treatment plans, and monitor and evaluate patient progress throughout uni-disciplinary and multidisciplinary care.

Provide psychological support to newly diagnosed patients and deliver specialist HIV transmission prevention advice to patients and their contacts, including prevention of vertical transmission. Facilitate appropriate disclosure of HIV status to partners, family members and children where appropriate.

Further information is available in the job description and person specification.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job summary

The postholder will join the Renal Health and Counselling Psychology team and the Liver Transplant Psychology team, both comprising psychologists and young adult support workers, and will work closely with specialist kidney and liver multidisciplinary colleagues from nursing, medical, surgical, dietetic, pharmacy, and physiotherapy.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will join the Renal Health and Counselling Psychology team and the Liver Transplant Psychology team, both comprising psychologists and young adult support workers, and will work closely with specialist kidney and liver multidisciplinary colleagues from nursing, medical, surgical, dietetic, pharmacy, and physiotherapy.

Please refer to JD and PS

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicatedarmy of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job summary

The SLaM Staff Support Team and the Counselling and Wellbeing Service are collaborating with a Kings College London Research Team to deliver a Step 2 Low Intensity CBT protocol to support SLaM staff experiencing occupational burnout. Occupational burnout affects between 11% and 30% of healthcare professionals and is associated with staff sickness, job turnover and poorer quality of care. This project provides an exciting opportunity to be involved in developing an innovative treatment intervention for staff experiencing occupational burnout in SLaM.

We are looking for a qualified psychological wellbeing practitioner who is enthusiastic, motivated and interested in developing their step 2 skills and knowledge within a staff support setting and contributing to the setting up and roll out of the Step 2 CBT Burnout pathway. An interest in, and experience of, supporting staff would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

This post is funded for half a day per week (3.75 hours) over a 2-year fixed term period, in alignment with the duration of the Burnout Project. Experience of working in a Talking Therapies service, including experience of supporting Step 2 Low Intensity CBT, is essential. Training and Supervision in the Burnout Protocol will be provided.

About us

This post will work across the Staff Counselling and Wellbeing Service and the Staff Support Team within Corporate Psychology and Psychotherapy.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner) pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8240193

Job locations

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical and Client Care

- Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service and develop programmes of care.

- Provide assessment and a range of information and support for evidence-based low-intensity psychological treatments with particular focus on providing step 2 low intensity intervention for burnout. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.

- Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.

- Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service's referral protocols, referring unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary, or stepping up the person's treatment to high intensity psychological therapy. Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.

- Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall 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. To keep up to date, coherent and accurate records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.

- Prepare and present clinical information for all clients on their caseload to clinical/case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.

- Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice.

Professional

- Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in low intensity treatment of common mental health problems.

- Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and clinical practice.

General

- To work on site at the Maudsley and Bethlem hospitals and to work flexibly.

- To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations (such as challenging behaviour, abuse etc) and to support others involved in such situations through Trust-wide approaches including Critical Incident Staff Support and Reflect-Support-Resolve.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Clinical and Client Care - Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service and develop programmes of care. - Provide assessment and a range of information and support for evidence-based low-intensity psychological treatments with particular focus on providing step 2 low intensity intervention for burnout. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media. - Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process. - Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service's referral protocols, referring unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary, or stepping up the person's treatment to high intensity psychological therapy. Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach. - Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall 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. To keep up to date, coherent and accurate records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making. - Prepare and present clinical information for all clients on their caseload to clinical/case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered. - Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice. Professional - Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in low intensity treatment of common mental health problems. - Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and clinical practice. General - To work on site at the Maudsley and Bethlem hospitals and to work flexibly. - To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations (such as challenging behaviour, abuse etc) and to support others involved in such situations through Trust-wide approaches including Critical Incident Staff Support and Reflect-Support-Resolve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from PWP training course (e.g. Post Graduate Diploma in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions

Desirable

• BABCP / BPS PWP accreditation

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a PWP to treat common mental health problems in adults
• Experience of collecting and recording patient reported outcome measures to monitor progress
• Experience of carrying out psychological assessment including assessment of risk

Desirable

• Working in an NHS TALKING THERAPIES stepped care framework
• Experience working within Staff Support Setting
• Working with Health and Social Care workers within the NHS TALKING THERAPIES or other services

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Good knowledge of CBT as applied to common mental health problems in adults
• Familiarity with the NHS TALKING THERAPIES stepped care framework for treatment of depression and anxiety disorders
• Ability to meet agreed service targets and manage own caseload
• High standards of communication skills, including written communication
• To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients with consideration for the needs of staff working within SLAM.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Occupational Health stressors

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification from PWP training course (e.g. Post Graduate Diploma in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions Desirable BABCP / BPS PWP accreditation Experience Essential Experience of working as a PWP to treat common mental health problems in adults Experience of collecting and recording patient reported outcome measures to monitor progress Experience of carrying out psychological assessment including assessment of risk Desirable Working in an NHS TALKING THERAPIES stepped care framework Experience working within Staff Support Setting Working with Health and Social Care workers within the NHS TALKING THERAPIES or other services Knowledge/Skills Essential Good knowledge of CBT as applied to common mental health problems in adults Familiarity with the NHS TALKING THERAPIES stepped care framework for treatment of depression and anxiety disorders Ability to meet agreed service targets and manage own caseload High standards of communication skills, including written communication To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients with consideration for the needs of staff working within SLAM. Desirable Knowledge of Occupational Health stressors

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

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ

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

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The N&S CAMHS Adolescent At-risk & Forensic Service (AAFS) is a national and specialist service within the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. AAFS are delighted to be recruiting a 1 WTE Band 7 Specialist Practitioner Psychologist to join our team on a permanent basis.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a responsive, specialist service for young people and families who present with high risk alongside complex mental health needs and neurodiversity. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to consolidate skills in formulation, intervention, and risk management within a skilled and supportive clinical team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a specialist clinical service to the Adolescent At-risk & Forensic Service, National and Specialist CAMHS. Main duties include:

o Highly specialist assessments of young people with complex mental health needs, high-risk behaviours (e.g., self-harm, aggression, sexual offending) and/ or risk of exploitation (sexual and criminal). Assessments include structured risk and neuropsychological assessments.o To provide direct and indirect evidence-based psychological interventions for young people, their families and the systems around them. o To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.o To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate. o To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.o To work as an autonomous professional within professional guidelines and codes of conduct and guided by the policies and procedures of the service.

About us

3. About Us:The N&S CAMHS Adolescent At-risk & Forensic Service (AAFS) is a national and specialist service within the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. AAFS works with young people aged 10-18, their families, carers and professional networks, offering evidence-based assessment and intervention using CBT, DBT and systemic models. The young people seen by our service typically present with complex mental health needs, high risk across multiple domains (to self, to others, from others), have early and ongoing adverse and traumatic experiences and (often undiagnosed) neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, intellectual disability). They are amongst the most excluded and marginalised in society and tend to be referred to AAFS because their needs exceed what is available within local CAMHS services. We work creatively and flexibly to overcome barriers to engagement, be it individual, systemic, or multisystem, and to provide a service to young people in need.About our locations:The post will be based at Pears Maudsley Centre, on the Maudsley Hospital site which is located in Denmark Hill, less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from green spaces (e.g. Ruskin Park) and a vibrant high-street (Camberwell).

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8290929

Job locations

Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People (PMCYP)

S L A M NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide a specialist clinical service to the Adolescent At-risk & Forensic Service, National and Specialist CAMHS. We are a friendly and supportive team committed to professional and personal development. We are committed to addressing inequality in access, experience and outcomes for children and staff from diverse backgrounds and take an anti-racist approach. Our team is made up of clinical psychologists, a forensic psychologist, a social worker, clinical psychology trainees, MSc placement students, and assistant psychologists. We are actively involved in research and have close links with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, Doctoral Training Programme in Clinical Psychology. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and the positive impact this has on our staff and our service users. We welcome and actively encourage applications from those with lived experiences of mental health and care services and from black and minority groups.Main duties include: Highly specialist assessments of young people with complex mental health needs, high-risk behaviours (e.g., self-harm, aggression, sexual offending) and/ or risk of exploitation (e.g., sexual and criminal). Assessments include structured risk and neuropsychological assessments. To provide direct and indirect evidence-based psychological interventions for young people, their families and the systems around them. To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate. To undertake service evaluation, audit and research. To work as an autonomous professional within professional guidelines and codes of conduct and guided by the policies and procedures of the service.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide a specialist clinical service to the Adolescent At-risk & Forensic Service, National and Specialist CAMHS. We are a friendly and supportive team committed to professional and personal development. We are committed to addressing inequality in access, experience and outcomes for children and staff from diverse backgrounds and take an anti-racist approach. Our team is made up of clinical psychologists, a forensic psychologist, a social worker, clinical psychology trainees, MSc placement students, and assistant psychologists. We are actively involved in research and have close links with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, Doctoral Training Programme in Clinical Psychology. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and the positive impact this has on our staff and our service users. We welcome and actively encourage applications from those with lived experiences of mental health and care services and from black and minority groups.Main duties include: Highly specialist assessments of young people with complex mental health needs, high-risk behaviours (e.g., self-harm, aggression, sexual offending) and/ or risk of exploitation (e.g., sexual and criminal). Assessments include structured risk and neuropsychological assessments. To provide direct and indirect evidence-based psychological interventions for young people, their families and the systems around them. To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate. To undertake service evaluation, audit and research. To work as an autonomous professional within professional guidelines and codes of conduct and guided by the policies and procedures of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Doctorate or combined MSc plus diploma that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration as a Clinical or Forensic psychologist. (A/I)
• Additional training beyond entry level qualifications in a specialised area of psychological practice (CBT/ DBT). This could be a diploma or short course. (A/I)
• Completed training course in clinical supervision. (A/I)

Desirable

• Post qualification training and experience in clinical and forensic risk assessment and management (e.g., AIM-3, SAVRY)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with adolescent offending or young people at risk of harm / exploitation (A/I)
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment (including neuropsychological and forensic assessment) and intervention with young people with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature related to risk. (A/I)

Desirable

• Experience using DBT/AIM/systemic approaches (A/I)

Understanding and Knowledge

Essential

• Theoretical knowledge relevant to work with young people who display, or who are at risk of, youth violence, fire-setting, harmful sexual behaviour, exploitation and the evidence base for relevant treatment approaches (A/I)
• Knowledge of mental health and CAMHS assessment including clinical psychometrics. (A/I)
• Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. (A/I)

Skills

Essential

• To deliver therapy across cultural and other differences. (A/I)
• To be skilled in the use of risk assessment measures, risk formulation (including wider context and complexity) and management (A/I)
• To deliver a range of evidence-based interventions with child, parent/ carer and systems in at least one model of psychological therapy (i.e. CBT, DBT) (A/I)

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles. (A/I)
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour. (A/I)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Doctorate or combined MSc plus diploma that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration as a Clinical or Forensic psychologist. (A/I) Additional training beyond entry level qualifications in a specialised area of psychological practice (CBT/ DBT). This could be a diploma or short course. (A/I) Completed training course in clinical supervision. (A/I) Desirable Post qualification training and experience in clinical and forensic risk assessment and management (e.g., AIM-3, SAVRY) Experience Essential Experience working with adolescent offending or young people at risk of harm / exploitation (A/I) Experience of specialist psychological assessment (including neuropsychological and forensic assessment) and intervention with young people with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature related to risk. (A/I) Desirable Experience using DBT/AIM/systemic approaches (A/I) Understanding and Knowledge Essential Theoretical knowledge relevant to work with young people who display, or who are at risk of, youth violence, fire-setting, harmful sexual behaviour, exploitation and the evidence base for relevant treatment approaches (A/I) Knowledge of mental health and CAMHS assessment including clinical psychometrics. (A/I) Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. (A/I) Skills Essential To deliver therapy across cultural and other differences. (A/I) To be skilled in the use of risk assessment measures, risk formulation (including wider context and complexity) and management (A/I) To deliver a range of evidence-based interventions with child, parent/ carer and systems in at least one model of psychological therapy (i.e. CBT, DBT) (A/I) Abilities Essential Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles. (A/I) Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour. (A/I)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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

Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People (PMCYP)

S L A M NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE5 8AZ

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

Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People (PMCYP)

S L A M NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to offer an opportunity to be part of a strong team and gain vital skills and experience in oral & maxillofacial surgery in a busy friendly unit in Essex .

The job offers DCT level experience and will involve a 1 in 8 full shift on call rota as part of a 3 tier arrangement with middle grade and consultants. Ample opportunities to improved and develop oral surgical skills and mange subspecialty patients under full supervision. Multidisciplinary subspecialist interests and participation is also available and encouraged.

The job is suitable for those seeking to top up experience in oral & maxillofacial surgery at a DCT level and is best suited for those holding full registration with the GDC.

Main duties of the job

The duties of the appointee will involve working in the outpatient clinics, operating sessions under LA in the department, operating sessions under GA in the operating theatre and occasionally see referrals from other departments on the ward according to the needs of the department. Clinical responsibility will be to the Consultants.

Your duties will be arranged with the Consultants to whom you are responsible, who has final medical responsibility for all patients under his/her care. Any clinical problems beyond your experience or problems causing anxiety should be referred to the Consultant. Supportive training will be available in all aspects of Oral and maxillofacial surgery and oral medicine and he/she will be able to attend combined clinics with orthodontics/restorative and oncology.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new Trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organization we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

We will deliver safe and high-quality services and be an employer of choice for our workforce.

Job summary

This post may be appointed either as a Band 7 preceptorship, with progression towards a Band 8a role, or directly at Band 8a, depending on the successful candidate's skills and experience. Duties and responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly. This is a permanent post within the North base of the Durham and Darlington CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service, located at Stanley Primary Care Centre. The post is available on a full-time basis, although part-time working arrangements will be considered.

You will join a multidisciplinary team comprising nurses, support workers, associate practitioners, speech and language therapists, applied psychologists and assistant psychologists. The service also provides placements for trainee clinical psychologists.

Main duties of the job

The Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service assesses children and young people where there are questions about a possible neurodevelopmental condition, including, but not limited to, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We are seeking a psychologist with a specialist interest and relevant clinical experience in neurodevelopmental assessment. The post holder will contribute to assessment, formulation and diagnostic decision-making for school-aged children and young people where autism and/or attentional difficulties are being considered. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes applied psychologists, consultant psychiatrists, nurses and speech and language therapists.

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

Are you interested in working with Children and Families as part of a CAMHS Team in Basingstoke? The role is to work as a member of the clinical team/service within Hampshire CAMHS, providing a high quality, specialist applied psychology service to clients, their families, or carers. In addition, to support psychological practice within the team through consultation, supervision, formulation, and training and by participating in systematic clinical governance. To utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

Main duties of the job

To provide a qualified, high-quality specialist psychological therapy service to individuals, carers, families, and groups, within and across teams, in line with best, evidence-based practice and trust care pathways.

* To be responsible for holding and managing a clinical caseload and to exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the planning and prioritising of own workload and the assessment, treatment, and discharge of clients, within the bounds of the service operational policy.

* To use analytical and judgment skills and be responsible for taking clinical management decisions in complex clinical issues.

* To clinically supervise psychological professionals and other staff as appropriate.

* To professionally supervise and, when appropriate, manage, assistant psychologists and trainee psychologists.

* To provide consultation and advice about psychological issues to other members of the team/service and other professionals working with service users.

* To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service/team.

* To contribute to local service developments under the supervision of the professional lead.

* To utilise research skills to undertake service evaluation, audit and research as appropriate and disseminate the results in the service and nationally.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you a practitioner psychologist seeking to grow you career in CAMHS? Come and work for us! We are delighted to be able to offer a Band 7 post to a dynamic and caring psychologist with a passion for working with children and families. This is a full time, permanent post based in the Havant & Petersfield CAMHS team. We are a warm and compassionate multi-disciplinary team who are united in the commitment to provide the highest quality care to the children, young people and families using our service.

In HIOW CAMHS we follow a Stepped Care Model which includes Single Point of Access, Early Help, and Community Teams alongside the full range of specialist CAMHS services. We have well developed assessment and treatment pathways to ensure an evidence based and consistent services.

You will join a small team of child psychologists and receive regular supervision from a Senior Practitioner Psychologist. You will be part of the county wide psychology team, making innovative contributions to ongoing service improvement and compassionate care, and we work towards ensuring that psychology is at the heart of everything that we do. There are many opportunities to access further training and we have an excellent record in developing our workforce. We work closely with Southampton University offering placements to trainee clinical psychologists and would support the successful candidate to provide these placements.

Main duties of the job

To provide quality driven assessments, psychological formulations and interventions to children and young people experiencing a wide range of complex and severe mental health problems. Delivering a variety of interventions (individual and group) to families and young people in line with their needs and goals.

To be part of the Neurodevelopmental Team by contributing to neurodevelopmental assessments (primarily ADHD) and team discussions.

Working together with other agencies and services to develop and implement interventions and care plans and ensure successful transitions between services.

To be an integral part in developing and delivering clinical care pathways.

Form part of the MDT providing consultation and supervision and developing psychological knowledge within the MDT.

Supervising and supporting the development of assistant psychologists and psychological therapists in the team, including trainee clinical psychologists on placement from the University of Southampton.

To utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join Milton Keynes NHS Talking Therapies. We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and skilled practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to our local community.

Milton Keynes NHS Talking Therapies is a well-regarded, high-performing and expanding service, recognised for its commitment to innovation, staff development and excellent patient outcomes. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where practitioners can grow, develop and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

The postholder will be expected to attend the service in person for part of the week to support face-to-face clinical work, team meetings, supervision and collaborative working. There is also flexibility to work remotely from home on other days, in line with service needs and agreed working patterns. We offer regular case management and clinical skills supervision, opportunities for CPD, and access to a range of wellbeing and professional support resources.

Main duties of the job

As a PWP, you will work within a stepped-care model, delivering assessments and evidence-based low-intensity interventions to individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties.

These assessments and interventions may be delivered in person, online via our digital platform, or over the telephone. Our service operates a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to divide your time between working from home and being on site at our base in Stantonbury Health Centre. We also offer flexible working hours, along with regular supervision, annual appraisals, and a range of opportunities for ongoing professional development.

About us

Our Vision

Wellbeing for life: We work in partnership with all who use our services to improve health and wellbeing. Together we look at ways of improving an individual's quality of life, through high quality healthcare and personal support.

Our Values

Compassion: Our staff will be led by compassion and embody the values of care outlined in our Staff Charter.

Respect: We will respect and value the diversity of our patients, service users and staff, to create a respectful and inclusive environment, which recognises the uniqueness of each individual.

Empowerment: We will involve, inform and empower our patients, service users, carers and their families to take an active role in the management of their illness and adopt recovery principles.We will ensure our staff receive appropriate direction and support, to enable them to develop and grow.

Partnership: We will work closely with our many partners to ensure that our combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.

Job summary

Applicants must be a qualified and registered Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) or a qualified and registered Children and Young People Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) with experience of working with in CYP Mental Health Services in the provision of both individual and group treatments.

Mental health professionals with post graduate experience of working with young people with emotional and mental health issues and with experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually and in groups may also apply.

MK MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school.

The purpose of the team is to

• Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Support the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.
• Give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of an established Mental Health Support Team (MHST) created to improve access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people and to deliver evidence based low intensity interventions into schools enabling life long aspirations. You will work alongside other EMHPs and CYPWPs, Senior Wellbeing Practitioners and Team Leaders.

The post holder will undertake assessments of children and young people and deliver evidence based low intensity group and individual interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression and/or behavioural difficulties and their families and carers. You will also provide training and consultation to schools and other agencies about mental health in children and young people and support schools in identifying specific areas of need as part of the whole school approach to mental health.

Please note this post is based at Milton Keynes Headquarters which is currently situated on the hospital site. However a consultation is currently underway with staff regarding moving the Headquarters to the Open University within Milton Keynes in the new year. If this moves goes ahead as proposed the successful candidate would be based at the Open University site.

About us

We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.

Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We are 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 we will 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.

Job summary

Milton Keynes Mental Health Support Teams are looking for qualified registered Mental Health Practitioners to join the established service.

Applicants must be a qualified and registered Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) or a Children and Young People Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); or qualified and registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker withprevious consolidated post graduate experience of working with young people with emotional and mental health issues and with experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues to CYP both individually and in groups.

We seek to appoint dynamic individuals who are enthusiastic about improving health outcomes for children and young people.

MK MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school.

The purpose of the team is to

• Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Support the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.
• Give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) created to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people and to play a key part in a team of people delivering low intensity interventions into schools and other settings in MK. You will work alongside EMHPs, CWPs, Senior Wellbeing Practitioners, Team Leaders.

You will undertake assessments of children and young people and deliver evidence based low intensity group and individual interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression and/or behavioural difficulties and their families and carers. You are expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being.

This role requires flexibility and adaptability and above all, a desire to work with children and young people with mental health difficulties within an educational context.

There is professional development opportunity for applicants who have not yet completed the PG Certificate in Supervision for Children and Young People's Services or Senior Wellbeing Practitioner training. Other service specific training in a range of evidence based therapeutic modalities is also available.

About us

We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.

We are 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 we will 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.

Click or copy below link for further candidate information about working in MK and MHST: MK_MHST_Candidate_packs.pdf (cnwl.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata if Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-MK-MH-1360

Job locations

Wave 5 MHST

Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary school

Grange farm, Milton Keynes

MK80PZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Mental Health Practitioner will be responsible for delivering interventions within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools and colleges, whilst receiving clinical supervision and be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being.

For further information about this job please see attached job description

Job description Job responsibilities The Mental Health Practitioner will be responsible for delivering interventions within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools and colleges, whilst receiving clinical supervision and be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being. For further information about this job please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRelevant professional qualification in either: oDegree level Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or equivalent substantial or HEE Postgraduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice or Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Wellbeing Practice for children and young people
• oAdditional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in-house training programmes. CBT training (e.g. CYP-IAPT)
• oRegistered with a relevant professional body eg BPS or BABCP

Experience

Essential

• oConsolidated post graduate experience working in child and adolescent mental health.
• oExperience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually and in groups
• oExperience either working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team or multi-agency working.
• oKnowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety
• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies.

Desirable

• oKnowledge and experience in mental health promotion work.

Communication

Essential

• oGood communication, assessment, planning and recording skills.

Other

Essential

• oAble to travel to meet the requirements of the post

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRelevant professional qualification in either: oDegree level Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or equivalent substantial or HEE Postgraduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice or Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Wellbeing Practice for children and young people oAdditional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in-house training programmes. CBT training (e.g. CYP-IAPT) oRegistered with a relevant professional body eg BPS or BABCP Experience Essential oConsolidated post graduate experience working in child and adolescent mental health. oExperience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually and in groups oExperience either working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team or multi-agency working. oKnowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies. Desirable oKnowledge and experience in mental health promotion work. Communication Essential oGood communication, assessment, planning and recording skills. Other Essential oAble to travel to meet the requirements of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wave 5 MHST

Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary school

Grange farm, Milton Keynes

MK80PZ

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

Wave 5 MHST

Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary school

Grange farm, Milton Keynes

MK80PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

CNWL Brent and Harrow Mental Health Support Teams are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join one of these teams as a CYP_PT CBT Therapy Trainee. This is part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Programme in partnership with Anna Freud, and Kings College London and UCL.

The post-holder will be training on the Children & Young People Mental Health (CYP-MH/CYP IAPT) Therapy Course and carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service.

The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based intervention consistent with the course they are attending.

This is a fixed-term appointment for the period specified. Completion of the contract does not, by itself, guarantee renewal or further or permanent employment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates would be working within CNWL Mental Health Support Team - Brent or Harrow.

The MHST works with young people age 5 - 18 with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school/education settings.

The purpose of the team is to:

• Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Support the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.
• Give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.

The role will involve clinical work in school settings as appropriate to meet the requirements for the training course.

The post holder would attend MHST team meetings, group and 1:1 supervision and be part of the team.

About us

CNWL is a major provider of Community and Mental health services across the South East of England.

CNWL's Strategy 2022-25

We will deliver the best possible outcomes for our service users and carers, through:

• Focus on excellent care
• Attract, retain and include all levels
• Strong local partnerships
• Simple effective processes
• Digitally-enabled, data driven

CNWL Trust Values:

• Compassion: Our staff will be led by compassion and embody the values of care outlined in our Staff Charter.
• Respect: We will respect and value the diversity of our service users and staff, to create a respectful and inclusive environment, which recognises the uniqueness of each individual
• Empowerment: We will involve, inform and empower our service users, carers, and their families to take an active role in the management of their illness and adopt recovery principles. We will ensure our staff receive appropriate direction and support, to enable them to develop and grow.
• Partnership: We will work closely with our partners to ensure that our combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Mental Health team at HMP Stocken, a category C Mens Prison located in Stretton, Rutland.

In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.

The Mental Health Service is covered:

• Monday to Sunday service
• 37.5 hours per week
• Various shift patterns covering 8am - 5pm
• 1 weekend in 4

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £43,609- £49,175 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Responsible for assessment and ongoing management of our patients mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of patients, assessing their physical, social and psychological needs to develop a holistic health care plan.
• Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
• Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

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

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

• we treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• NMC Registered - Mental Health
• Understanding of how to support people with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and ADHD, and the complex communication challenges faced by this patient group in the criminal justice system
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environment

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

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

#LI-AS1

Job summary

The Greater Manchester Resilience Hub is a unique, all age, psychology led, trauma informed, partnership focused portfolio of services, established after the Manchester Arena Attack in 2017.

The Critical Incident and Trauma Service (CITS) offers specialist trauma advice,consultation, assessments and interventions following major incidents and to GM health and care staff experiencing incidents, trauma and vicarious trauma at work. The offer is hosted by Pennine Care NHS FT is for systems, teams and individuals.

Main duties of the job

o Ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist trauma service.o To work with people of all ages, including professionals, in GM impacted by major incidents and other traumatic events.o Offer highly specialist trauma informed consultation, assessment and NICE approved therapeutic interventions for individuals and teams. o Support service users to access appropriate treatment, including making referrals on their behalf to mental health services across the UK.o Develop and take responsibility for a range of interventions including 1:1and group interventions.o Provide highly specialist advice and consultation to other professionalsinvolved in supporting people affected by incidents.o Take a lead in supporting the development of the CITS service and the wider portfolio of the GM Resilience Hub in becoming a GM centre of excellence in the care of those experiencing psychological difficulties as a result of involvement in a major incident or other trauma; this includes deputising for the clinical lead.o Take a lead in any incident and major incident responses.o Take responsibility for the management of, supervision of and development of qualified and unqualified staff within the CITS service.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel