Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate to work within the Mid Cornwall Locality in the Older People's Mental Health Community Service.

This is a newly developed role and the successful applicant will work within the Multidisciplinary team, completing mental health reviews for patients and supporting the Care Co-Ordinator's in their role.

The Mid Cornwall DOPMH Community Mental Health Service are a dynamic team who support patients presenting with acute and severe:

• Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia of any age
• Functional mental health disorders over the age of 75

This job role will require the successful applicant to be able to independently travel to patient's houses within the Mid Cornwall area and will require loan working.

The role is for 37.5 hours per week. This will entail working Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 (excluding 0.5 hour unpaid lunch break each day)

Main duties of the job

This post will entail holding a caseload of patients who requiremental health support including:

• Medication tolerance reviews
• Risk reviews
• Care Plan reviews
• Reviews of specific conditions including both functional and organic mental health disorders
• Administering long acting injectable antipsychotic medications and monitoring for side effects
• Reviews for patients under Section 117 of the MHA (1983)

This role will also require working within the Multidisciplinary Team. It will involve supporting the Community Psychiatric Nurses within the service in their roles as Care Co-ordinators and Duty Clinicians.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job summary

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team where your expertise can change lives.

Are you a passionate Clinical or Counselling Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact with children and young people (CYP)? We are seeking a motivated and compassionate professional to join our supportive and innovative service.

This is an exciting time to join an established team as we evolve and develop our service model, offering real opportunities to contribute to its future direction.

You will deliver specialist psychological care to CYP with a wide range of complex needs, including those experiencing distress related to health conditions and neurodivergence. The role includes undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments and delivering creative, evidence-based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.

Alongside clinical work, there are opportunities to contribute to service development, provide supervision, support research activity, and work closely with multi-agency partners including education, social care, and CAMHS.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist clinical/counselling psychology services to CYP with complex needs, including those experiencing psychological distress related to health difficulties/neurodivergence. Your role involves conducting comprehensive assessments using a variety of tools and techniques, formulating and delivering highly specialised interventions to individuals, families, and groups, and evaluating treatment plans based on theoretical models and individual developmental history.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop and refine skills in short-term interventions and caseload management. You will work in a fast-paced clinical setting, managing around 15 clinical contacts per week. This role is ideal for someone seeking rich, diverse clinical experience within a structured and supportive framework.

You will also play a key role in supporting the multidisciplinary team through consultation, supervision, and joint working, liaising with professionals across health, education, and social care. Your responsibilities will include contributing to service development, engaging in teaching, supervision, research activities, and participating in statutory processes such as EHAT and EHCP.

A strong focus is placed on multi-agency collaboration, clinical leadership, and maintaining high professional standards grounded in evidence-based practice. You will participate in clinical supervision, keep accurate records, and pursue CPD.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Dementia Care Manager at Barnet Grange Care Home in Barnet. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! Your focus as a Dementia Care Manager will be to be responsible for the overall management of the Dementia Community, implementing and embedding the companys dementia care strategy and managing resources within a given budget. Other responsibilities will include: Ensuring that the plan care day is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary and that the resident/relative identifies needs and preferences. Ensure all information is integrated into a person-centred care plan. Building caring relationships with residents and families, liaising with them sensitively and appropriately. Act as an advocate for the residents' best interests, appropriately managing conflict. Working closely with the Activities Team to ensure the development of meaningful activities for residents with Dementia. Support and set expectations for the care team's participation in these activities. Promoting a culture that enables residents to maximise their capabilities, optimising their independence and enhancing their quality of life.

Main duties of the job

The Dementia Care Manager role at Avery Healthcare is focused on supporting and making a positive impact on the lives of residents every day. The role involves overall management of the Dementia Community and embedding the companys dementia care strategy. The manager will be responsible for managing resources within a budget and ensuring the plan care day is accurate, integrating all information into a person-centred care plan. Building caring relationships with residents and acting as an advocate for them are key components. Collaborating with the Activities Team to create meaningful activities and promoting a culture that maximizes resident capabilities are important aspects of the role.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across its network of over 100 homes. The organisation is committed to creating enriching experiences for its residents and employees, emphasizing a supportive and inspiring environment. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery fosters a culture of respect, compassion, and shared commitment to exceptional care. Employees are celebrated and supported every step of the way, with opportunities to learn, grow, and feel valued and empowered within the company.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1554797950

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Barnet

EN5 4BS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Dementia Care Manager at Barnet Grange Care Home in Barnet. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Dementia Care Manager will be tobe responsible for the overall management of the Dementia Community, implementing and embedding thecompanys dementia care strategy and managing resources within a given budget.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that the plan care day is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary and that the resident/relative identifies needs and preferences. Ensure all information is integrated into a person-centred care plan.
• Building caring relationships with residents and families, liaising with them sensitively and appropriately. Act as an advocate for the residents' best interests, appropriately managing conflict.
• Working closely with the Activities Team to ensure the development of meaningful activities for residents with Dementia. Support and set expectations for the care team's participation in these activities.
• Promoting a culture that enables residents to maximise their capabilities, optimising their independence and enhancing their quality of life.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• A minimum of three years experience in a similar role, working within a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements.
• Industry-relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Dementia Care Manager at Barnet Grange Care Home in Barnet. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Dementia Care Manager will be tobe responsible for the overall management of the Dementia Community, implementing and embedding thecompanys dementia care strategy and managing resources within a given budget.Other responsibilities will include: Ensuring that the plan care day is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary and that the resident/relative identifies needs and preferences. Ensure all information is integrated into a person-centred care plan. Building caring relationships with residents and families, liaising with them sensitively and appropriately. Act as an advocate for the residents' best interests, appropriately managing conflict. Working closely with the Activities Team to ensure the development of meaningful activities for residents with Dementia. Support and set expectations for the care team's participation in these activities. Promoting a culture that enables residents to maximise their capabilities, optimising their independence and enhancing their quality of life.ABOUT YOUTo succeed in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all you do.Our ideal candidate must have: A minimum of three years experience in a similar role, working within a fast-paced environment. Comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements. Industry-relevant qualifications. Knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of three years experience in a similar role, comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements, industry-relevant qualifications, knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A minimum of three years experience in a similar role, comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements, industry-relevant qualifications, knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Barnet

EN5 4BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Barnet

EN5 4BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our integrated Community Mental Health Team in Portsmouth. In this rewarding role, you will manage a complex caseload of adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions, acting as Lead Professional to coordinate care, deliver recovery-focused interventions, undertake comprehensive assessments, and support service users to achieve their goals.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in risk assessment and management, care planning, safeguarding, service improvement, and partnership working with service users, carers, and external agencies.

You will also contribute to the development of colleagues through mentorship, supervision, and collaborative working. The ideal candidate will be an NMC-registered RMN with experience supporting people with acute or severe mental illness, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes recovery, choice, and independence.

Main duties of the job

Manage and coordinate a caseload of adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions.

Act as Lead Professional, developing and reviewing person-centred care plans and risk management plans.

Undertake comprehensive mental health, risk and needs assessments.

Deliver recovery-focused therapeutic interventions that promote independence, choice and wellbeing.

Work collaboratively with service users, carers, community services and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care coordination.

Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service performance and outcome monitoring.

Prepare professional reports and attend multidisciplinary meetings, reviews and case conferences.

Provide mentorship, support and supervision to students, trainees and junior staff.

Participate in safeguarding, clinical audit, quality improvement and service development activities.

Ensure care is delivered in line with relevant legislation, professional standards, Trust policies and best practice.

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

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

348-PSE-12622

Job locations

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional competencies.

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current mental health legislation, policies and best practice.
• Experience of working with adults with severe and enduring mental health needs within community or inpatient mental health services.
• Strong assessment, risk management and care coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and multidisciplinary working abilities.
• Competent in maintaining accurate clinical records and producing professional reports.
• Mentorship, practice assessor or supervision qualification.
• Additional training in psychosocial interventions, risk assessment, safeguarding or therapeutic approaches.
• Experience of care coordination and working within a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Programme Approach processes.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration. Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional competencies. Desirable Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current mental health legislation, policies and best practice. Experience of working with adults with severe and enduring mental health needs within community or inpatient mental health services. Strong assessment, risk management and care coordination skills. Excellent communication, organisational and multidisciplinary working abilities. Competent in maintaining accurate clinical records and producing professional reports. Mentorship, practice assessor or supervision qualification. Additional training in psychosocial interventions, risk assessment, safeguarding or therapeutic approaches. Experience of care coordination and working within a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). Knowledge of safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Programme Approach processes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Oakley Health Group is a large and progressive GP practice supporting over 29,000 patients across four practice sites in Yateley and Blackwater.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and compassionate Mental Health Practitioner to join our primary care team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive mental health professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality, holistic and patient-centred care within a primary care setting.

The successful candidate will work closely with GPs, practice staff and the wider GPimhs/MHICs team, providing assessment, advice, evidence-based interventions, onward referral and signposting for patients presenting with a range of mental health needs.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of working in primary care who are confident managing a varied and complex mental health caseload.

Applicants must hold a degree-level qualification or equivalent in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work, together with current professional registration with the relevant professional body.

Prescribing experience or an existing prescribing qualification is desirable. However, we welcome applicants who demonstrate a willingness to undertake appropriate further training and develop their prescribing skills.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Undertake comprehensive and complex mental health assessments, identifying appropriate interventions, support and onward referral.

• Provide evidence-based interventions to people experiencing a range of mental health problems and serious mental illness.

• Review patients and consider appropriate treatment options, liaising with GPs and the GPimhs/MHICs team.

• Act as a professional point of contact for GPs, providing advice, support and signposting.

• Manage an autonomous clinical caseload and take responsibility for the quality of care delivered.

• Communicate sensitively and empathetically with patients experiencing distress or complex circumstances.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice staff, mental health services and external agencies.

• Liaise with relevant resources including Welfare Rights, Housing Agencies, voluntary organisations and Day Services.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with practice policies, professional standards and NICE guidance.

• Undertake relevant caseload administration and participate in multidisciplinary and professional meetings.

• Contribute to safeguarding, risk management and serious concern processes as required.

• Maintain effective communication with the GPimhs/MHICs team to support safe, coordinated patient care.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of mental health provision within primary care and support the continued development of services at Oakley Health Group.

About us

Oakley Health Group is a large GP practice supporting a population of over 29,000 patients across four sites in Yateley and Blackwater.

We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care and developing services that respond to the needs of our local population.

The successful candidate will work within a supportive primary care environment alongside GPs, practice staff and specialist mental health colleagues.

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the continued development of mental health services within primary care while developing your own clinical skills and professional practice.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative and passionate about improving patient care, and who can work confidently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Job summary

CLINICAL LEAD DENTIST

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a caring and energetic Clinical Lead Dentist to lead our community dental team in Allerdale and Copeland.

You will be leading a friendly, highly skilled workforce, who have the privilege of providing specialist dental care to patients referred to the service, including special care dentistry, conscious sedation, and general dental care under anaesthesia. Other essential services provided include oral health improvement and clinical prevention programmes, involvement in national dental epidemiological surveys and screening programmes and the provision of access to emergency dental care. The service is also an accredited trainer for inhalation sedation practice.

We are looking for a dentist currently working at Senior Dental Officer or Clinical Lead level who has a desire to lead and develop our team delivering clinical excellence in community dental care. You will be working as part of a group of senior clinicians across Cumbria to deliver strong service performance and positive outcomes for service users.

The successful applicant will be based primarily at Cleator Moor Dental Centre, a modern six surgery building with digital radiography, a bariatric surgery and wheelchair tipper.

For an informal discussion or visit please contact Ms Natalie Carman, Clinical Director on 01946 853342.

Main duties of the job

The main role of the post holder will be to support the Dental Service Clinical Director in the effective management and leadership of the Special Care and Community Dental Service, within the Allerdale and Copeland locality. The post holder will be expected to actively support the Clinical Director in developing the strategic direction of the service.

The Clinical Lead will be a highly visible, proactive and accessible clinical leader in their locality, acting as a role model and clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of clinical care and service delivery, to clinicians, patients and the public

The Clinical Lead will also be expected to undertake clinical duties for up to six sessions per week. An agreed job plan will establish the range and scope of the clinical activity.

The role holder may be required to participate in Out of Hours/On call Arrangements in line with Trust Policy and any local arrangements.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£84,781 to £99,163 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-24-6351228-K

Job locations

Cleator Moor Dental Clinic

Birks Rd

Cleator Moor, Cumbria

CA25 5HP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BDS or equivalent
• NHSE performer list number with no conditions/restrictions
• Current GDC registration

Desirable

• Dental post-graduate qualification particularly sedation/special care dentistry/paediatric dentistry
• Management qualification or appropriate training
• Post graduate educational qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 8 years clinical experience
• Experience of Clinical Audit and evaluation and learning cycle

Desirable

• Educational supervisor/clinical supervisor role
• Policy and planning experience
• Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal & staff development

Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance
• Sound interpersonal skills - tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work on own initiative but also a good team worker
• Aptitude to learn and develop new skills
• Good organisation and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Effective written or report writing skills.

Desirable

• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Good presentation skills
• Budget management

Knowledge

Essential

• Specific knowledge of the NHS Dental Services and rules and regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS England Commissioning Strategies on Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry
• Relevant decontamination regulations

Desirable

• Local, regional and national oral health strategies
• Knowledge of NHS Salaried Dental Services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BDS or equivalent NHSE performer list number with no conditions/restrictions Current GDC registration Desirable Dental post-graduate qualification particularly sedation/special care dentistry/paediatric dentistry Management qualification or appropriate training Post graduate educational qualification Experience Essential Minimum 8 years clinical experience Experience of Clinical Audit and evaluation and learning cycle Desirable Educational supervisor/clinical supervisor role Policy and planning experience Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal & staff development Skills Essential Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance Sound interpersonal skills - tact and diplomacy Ability to work on own initiative but also a good team worker Aptitude to learn and develop new skills Good organisation and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. Effective written or report writing skills. Desirable Coaching and mentoring skills Good presentation skills Budget management Knowledge Essential Specific knowledge of the NHS Dental Services and rules and regulations Knowledge and understanding of NHS England Commissioning Strategies on Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry Relevant decontamination regulations Desirable Local, regional and national oral health strategies Knowledge of NHS Salaried Dental Services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cleator Moor Dental Clinic

Birks Rd

Cleator Moor, Cumbria

CA25 5HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cleator Moor Dental Clinic

Birks Rd

Cleator Moor, Cumbria

CA25 5HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to employ a trainee Mental Health Practitioner within the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. This role will focus on the delivery of population-based mental health care for the community of Worcester City. You will be working alongside a team of highly specialist practitioners and have direct relationships with the professionals within the local Primary Care Networks (PCN). If you are seeking a role that will encompass new ways of working that will be the future delivery of community mental health care in England, then this is an opportunity you should not miss. If you are a newly qualified RMN, OT or Social Worker, the Trainee MHP post offers a developmental package allowing you to work towards a Band 6 position in the team with guidance and support from experienced staff members and gives you the opportunity to spend time in other clinical areas to develop your knowledge and understanding of the service.

This is a full time post.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

Will work as a key member and resource of the MDT core team.

This post will offer a challenging and exciting opportunity to gain experience of working across the Mental Health Service in Wyre Forest, developing relationships with Primary Care, partner agencies and wider mental health services.

You will have the opportunity to design and deliver evidence-based recovery focused mental health interventions and groups. Knowledge of delivery psychoeducation within a group environment and 1:1 would be an advantage.

You will have experience of working with this user group in community settings. You will have a registered qualification in mental health nursing, occupational therapy or social work.

The ability to work flexibly as the need of the service demands is essential.

Attend weekly MDT meetings, participate in professionals' meetings, signpost to adjunct services depending on patient need.

Support and guidance to the carers of patients accessing the services.

Be supported in taking part in the duty system and act appropriately when dealing with patients who are experiencing difficulties in the absence of their allocated worker.

Receive clinical and managerial supervision regularly.

A developmental plan will be available for this post. If you meet these requirements you will be offered a Band 6 post within the team.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Sharing your data -As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.

Job summary

The CCPNR is a specialist community service for children with non-progressive acquired brain injuries in the East of England. It is a dynamic, innovative service provided by CPFT that has an international reputation for delivery of integrated, multidisciplinary neuro-rehabilitation for children.

CCPNR is also embedded within the Psychological Medicine for Children and Families service at Addenbrookes and is part of the children's directorate within CPFT

The post holder will provide leadership and specialist psychological supervision for community rehabilitation at the Cambridge Centre for Paediatric Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (CCPNR). We would consider a job share.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide highly specialist neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people, including the selection and interpretation of complex psychometric assessments. They will develop and deliver evidence-based neurorehabilitation plans within a multidisciplinary team, offering expert consultation, advice and training to colleagues, families, schools and wider agencies.

They will take clinical responsibility for risk assessment, treatment planning, care coordination and progress monitoring, communicating complex information sensitively to patients and professionals. The role includes contributing to service development, leading research, audit and evaluation projects, and providing supervision to trainees and psychologists within the team.

The post-holder will maintain high standards of clinical record-keeping, use specialist IT and statistical tools, and support quality, safety and governance processes including safeguarding, incident reporting and adherence to NICE and Trust guidelines. They will also contribute to staff development, recruitment, and ongoing training within the service.

About us

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.

Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.

To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly underrepresented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

All appointments for new employees to CPFT are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.

Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk

Job summary

Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Wellesley Hospital as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. What you will be doing As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, and collection of statistics At Wellesley Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. To start your career at Wellesley Hospital apply today. As an Assistant Psychologist you will be: Contributing to psycholo

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Psychologist at Wellesley Hospital, you will assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment of service users under the supervision of a Senior Psychologist. Your role includes contributing to psychological assessments and formulations, facilitating psychological interventions, and assisting in the design and delivery of specialist training. You will also maintain clinical databases and complete outcome measures. Your work includes writing reports for various audiences and conducting service evaluations and other research tasks such as collecting, analysing, and reporting statistics. You will undertake clinically relevant audits and attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings. Working at Wellesley Hospital provides numerous career development opportunities for you to enhance your skills in a mental health setting. Your growth is important to us, and you will have the chance to develop specialist skills and receive benefits that support your wellbeing and career objectives.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a provider of mental health and other specialized care services. With over 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium offers employment opportunities in various sectors including mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education. Part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium has a global network in 10 countries employing over 86,000 individuals. Elysium is committed to the safe recruitment of staff and is a Disability Confident employer, emphasising inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. Employees are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. The organisation provides a comprehensive benefits package including access to training, wellbeing activities, and career development resources. Elysium Healthcare collaborates with different NHS Trusts to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality care while supporting employees' professional and personal growth.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,051 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1554042413

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Wellesley Hospital as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.

What you will be doing

As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, and collection of statistics

At Wellesley Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.

To start your career at Wellesley Hospital apply today.

As an Assistant Psychologist you will be:

• Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations
• Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness
• Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others
• Maintaining clinical databases
• Completing outcome measures
• Writing reports for various audiences
• Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics
• Undertaking clinically relevant audits
• Attending Multi Disciplinary Team meetings

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting
• Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks
• Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention
• Strong organisation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues.

What You’ll Get

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

• Annual base salary of £27,051
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and local free parking

About your next employer:

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Wellesley Hospital as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. What you will be doing As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, and collection of statistics At Wellesley Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. To start your career at Wellesley Hospital apply today. As an Assistant Psychologist you will be: Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others Maintaining clinical databases Completing outcome measures Writing reports for various audiences Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics Undertaking clinically relevant audits Attending Multi Disciplinary Team meetings To be successful in this role, you will have: A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention Strong organisation skills Good interpersonal and communication skills To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct Where you will be working: Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs. There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £27,051 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting. Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks. Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention. Strong organisation skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting. Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks. Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention. Strong organisation skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Wellesley Hospital as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. What you will be doing As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, and collection of statistics At Wellesley Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. To start your career at Wellesley Hospital apply today. As an Assistant Psychologist you will be: Contributing to psycholo

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Psychologist at Wellesley Hospital, you will assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment of service users under the supervision of a Senior Psychologist. Your role includes contributing to psychological assessments and formulations, facilitating psychological interventions, and assisting in the design and delivery of specialist training. You will also maintain clinical databases and complete outcome measures. Your work includes writing reports for various audiences and conducting service evaluations and other research tasks such as collecting, analysing, and reporting statistics. You will undertake clinically relevant audits and attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings. Working at Wellesley Hospital provides numerous career development opportunities for you to enhance your skills in a mental health setting. Your growth is important to us, and you will have the chance to develop specialist skills and receive benefits that support your wellbeing and career objectives.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a provider of mental health and other specialized care services. With over 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium offers employment opportunities in various sectors including mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education. Part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium has a global network in 10 countries employing over 86,000 individuals. Elysium is committed to the safe recruitment of staff and is a Disability Confident employer, emphasising inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. Employees are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. The organisation provides a comprehensive benefits package including access to training, wellbeing activities, and career development resources. Elysium Healthcare collaborates with different NHS Trusts to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality care while supporting employees' professional and personal growth.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,051 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1554042413

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Wellesley Hospital as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.

What you will be doing

As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, and collection of statistics

At Wellesley Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.

To start your career at Wellesley Hospital apply today.

As an Assistant Psychologist you will be:

• Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations
• Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness
• Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others
• Maintaining clinical databases
• Completing outcome measures
• Writing reports for various audiences
• Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics
• Undertaking clinically relevant audits
• Attending Multi Disciplinary Team meetings

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting
• Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks
• Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention
• Strong organisation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues.

What You’ll Get

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

• Annual base salary of £27,051
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and local free parking

About your next employer:

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Wellesley Hospital as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. What you will be doing As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, and collection of statistics At Wellesley Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. To start your career at Wellesley Hospital apply today. As an Assistant Psychologist you will be: Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others Maintaining clinical databases Completing outcome measures Writing reports for various audiences Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics Undertaking clinically relevant audits Attending Multi Disciplinary Team meetings To be successful in this role, you will have: A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention Strong organisation skills Good interpersonal and communication skills To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct Where you will be working: Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs. There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £27,051 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting. Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks. Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention. Strong organisation skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Experience of working in a forensic and/or mental health setting. Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks. Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention. Strong organisation skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, innovative, and performance-driven clinician to join the Croydon Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the future of neurodevelopmental services within the borough.The post holder will lead the Croydon Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team and be instrumental in the ongoing development and transformation of the service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician with expertise in neurodevelopmental presentations, particularly ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who is passionate about service improvement, high-quality clinical care, and developing effective pathways for children, young people, and families.

We accept applications from professionals with a background in Clinical Psychology, Child Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, or Nursing who possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering excellent outcomes.

We warmly welcome applications from everyone who meets the essential criteria. As we continue our journey towards being an anti-racist organisation, we are especially keen to hear from Black and Global Majority candidates, so that our workforce more closely reflects the diversity of the children, young people and families we serve in Croydon.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Provide operational and clinical leadership to the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team.
• Lead the continued development and improvement of the neurodevelopmental service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Monitor and manage service performance, quality standards, and key performance indicators.
• Maintain oversight of neurodevelopmental waiting lists, ensuring timely access to assessment and intervention pathways.
• Provide clinical and managerial supervision to team members, supporting professional development and high standards of practice.
• Lead on the investigation, monitoring, and learning from Serious Untoward Incidents (SUIs) and other governance processes.
• Hold responsibility for the team's budget and contribute to effective resource management.
• Ensure clinical practice is compliant with relevant national, professional, and organisational standards.
• Drive operational effectiveness and support the achievement of service objectives.
• Provide expert clinical consultation and contribute to complex decision-making regarding assessment and treatment options.

This is a rewarding leadership role for an individual who is committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in neurodevelopmental care, and who wishes to make a lasting impact on service delivery and patient outcomes.

About us

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you feel valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance,flexible working and supporting a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
• Car lease,our staff benefit from competitive deals to lease cars
• Accommodation,our staff benefit from keyworker housing which is available on selected sites
• NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands through Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

• Counselling services
• Wellbeing events
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Childcare vouchers
• Staff restaurants

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NUR-8141947-TA-A

Job locations

Christopher Wren House

113 High Street

Croydon

CR0 1QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role, including the key responsibilities, person specification, and essential qualifications and experience, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to review these documents carefully, as they provide comprehensive information about the expectations of the post, the skills and competencies required, and the opportunities available within the role. The attached documents will help you gain a fuller understanding of the position and determine how your experience and aspirations align with our service.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the role, including the key responsibilities, person specification, and essential qualifications and experience, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to review these documents carefully, as they provide comprehensive information about the expectations of the post, the skills and competencies required, and the opportunities available within the role. The attached documents will help you gain a fuller understanding of the position and determine how your experience and aspirations align with our service.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Professional Qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Psychology or any allied medical profession.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• RN Child
• Management course.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading and managing change to deliver organisational goals.
• Experience of working within the NHS, or a related public or voluntary sector organisation.
• Experience working with young people pre / post neurodevelopmental diagnosis
• Desire to develop leadership and management skills

Desirable

• Experience of service development.
• Knowledge / experience of Looked After Children
• Experience assessing young people with Neurodevelopmental presentations including co-morbidities
• Experienced in ADHD and / or autism assessments

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice.
• Understanding of the legislative and quality frameworks that govern provision of mental health and social care.
• Significant and advanced knowledge of neurodevelopmental presentations, particularly ADHD and/or ASD

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communications and interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and manage key relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of public sector management and NHS Mental Health services, Social and Primary Care services
• Ability to develop close collaborative working relationship between individuals, teams and organisations
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills and proven ability to evaluate services and present findings to stakeholders
• Leadership skills especially the ability to lead and manage change through influence without direct management.

Desirable

• Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations.
• Ability to manage conflict effectively
• Ability to manage effectively a revenue budget.

Personal Attributes & Other Skills

Essential

• Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary.
• Innovative, creative and willing to try new approaches.
• Possess attention to detail

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking audit work.

Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Current good practice in assessment, short term time limited treatments and interventions
• Knowledge of recent legislation affecting the NHS and local authority.

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience working with Looked After and Adopted Children

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Recognised Professional Qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Psychology or any allied medical profession. Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable RN Child Management course. Experience Essential Experience of leading and managing change to deliver organisational goals. Experience of working within the NHS, or a related public or voluntary sector organisation. Experience working with young people pre / post neurodevelopmental diagnosis Desire to develop leadership and management skills Desirable Experience of service development. Knowledge / experience of Looked After Children Experience assessing young people with Neurodevelopmental presentations including co-morbidities Experienced in ADHD and / or autism assessments Knowledge Essential Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice. Understanding of the legislative and quality frameworks that govern provision of mental health and social care. Significant and advanced knowledge of neurodevelopmental presentations, particularly ADHD and/or ASD Skills and Abilities Essential Effective communications and interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and manage key relationships at all levels. Understanding of public sector management and NHS Mental Health services, Social and Primary Care services Ability to develop close collaborative working relationship between individuals, teams and organisations Excellent report writing and presentation skills and proven ability to evaluate services and present findings to stakeholders Leadership skills especially the ability to lead and manage change through influence without direct management. Desirable Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations. Ability to manage conflict effectively Ability to manage effectively a revenue budget. Personal Attributes & Other Skills Essential Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary. Innovative, creative and willing to try new approaches. Possess attention to detail Desirable Evidence of undertaking audit work. Specialist Knowledge Essential Current good practice in assessment, short term time limited treatments and interventions Knowledge of recent legislation affecting the NHS and local authority. Desirable Knowledge or experience working with Looked After and Adopted Children

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

Christopher Wren House

113 High Street

Croydon

CR0 1QG

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

Christopher Wren House

113 High Street

Croydon

CR0 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are searching for a committed and enthusiastic psychology graduate, with some experience of working in secure mental health/prison settings, to join the Mental Health teams at HMP Frankland

This fixed term (12 months) post would suit an enthusiastic individual, valuing the opportunity to work collaboratively with members of a well-established multi-disciplinary team. A key part of this role will be using clinical skills to embed psychological understanding and psychosocial interventions in everyday practice.

The Higher Assistant Psychologist would have the opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse male population that includes mental health, learning disability, autism and older adults, including those who may have experienced trauma and/ or neurological difficulties.

This role is subject to Prison Vetting and the successful candidate must pass this before commencing employment. This includes a thorough review of personal information, including a criminal record check (both spent and unspent), a review of financial standing, and social media checks. Please note that vetting checks may also extend to family members and associates. You must also have resided in the UK for 3 years at the point of application. This will be considered as part of the shortlisting criteria and your application may be rejected if you do not meet this criteria.

Main duties of the job

Your Day-to-Day We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Qualified Psychologists with;

• Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written)
• Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes
• Administration, audit, research and service development

Were looking for someone who is

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent
• BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited
• Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role
• Passionate about learning and working as part of an Multidisciplinary team.
• Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to employ a full time Mental Health Practitioner within the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. This role will focus on the delivery of population based mental health care for the community of Hereford City. You will be working alongside a team of highly specialist practitioners and have direct relationships with the professionals within the local Primary Care Networks (PCN). If you are seeking a role that will encompass new ways of working that will be the future delivery of community mental health care in England, then this is an opportunity you should not miss. Consideration will be made for flexible working and there may be some opportunities for staff members to work from home where clinically possible.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of a Mental Health Community Practitioner within our team includes (but not limited to):

Completing assessments on patients referred within the Hereford City locality. Referrals would typically come from GPs, however, may also come from internally within the trust or other agencies.

Holding a caseload of patients with a range of mental health illnesses and providing treatment to these individuals using evidence-based interventions as appropriate.

To develop care plans with patients and the MDT, to the utilise these care plans to support them in recovery.

To be able to risk assess and risk manage patients in response to their current needs.

To take part in the duty system and act appropriately when dealing with patients who are experiencing difficulties in the absence of their allocated worker.

Receive clinical and managerial supervision regularly, and to also supervise and support junior members within the team.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4.8wte Band 8a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists or Clinical Psychologists to join the Greater Manchester Specialist Perinatal Service.This role focuses on delivering and developing a high-quality parent-infant mental health service (PIMHS) for families from conception to 15 months and is an opportunity to contribute to the continued development and transformation of the specialist PIMH pathway. The role will involve direct work with families, ncluding assessment, formulation and intervention; consultation, teaching and training; supervision; audit, evaluation, research and service development.

Less experienced applicants will be considered and will beappointed at band 7, working towards band 8a competencies.

You will join a warm, skilled, collaborative MDT committed to high quality trauma informed care which promotes the wellbeing of infants, parents and the wider family system.

We offer a highly supportive and reflective MDT, comprehensive perinatal and PIMHS induction, specialist clinical supervision and regular supportive line management. You will have access to CPD opportunities.

Perinatal and/or Parent Infant Mental Health experience is welcome but not essential. We provide robust induction, specialist training, and ongoing development for those new to this area.

The posts will be based at one of the 3 Specialist Perinatal Service clusters: Stiltz Building, M23 9GP; The Courtyard, BL1 8PB; One Central Park, M40 5BP.

Main duties of the job

This role focuses on delivering and developing a high-quality parent-infant mental health service for families from conception to 15 months.

The post holder will work closely alongside the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Parent Infant Mental Health (PIMH), contributing to clinical and service development, and thedelivery of specialist interventions.

The role involves supporting parents, carers and families experiencing moderate to severe Perinatal mental health difficulties, with a focus on strengthening parent-infant relationships. The post holder will provide a range of community-based interventions including assessment, consultation, training, group work, and individual therapeutic support for parents, infants, and families.

The post holder will work collaboratively within the Specialist Perinatal Service and with Provider PIMH teams where appropriate.

The post offers enhanced clinical supervision tosupport safe, effective practice and ongoing professional development.

The post holder will demonstrate a compassionate, respectful, and person-centred approach, maintain clear professional boundaries while upholding organisational values, including promoting safety, partnership working, social inclusion, and a commitment to meaningful change.

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About us

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-8219736

Job locations

Cluster 1, 2 or 3 of the Specialist Perinatal Service

Greater Manchester

M23 9GP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

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

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

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Masters level pre-clinical training at an Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) recognised training school Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapy or Association of Child Psychotherapists Statement of Equivalence OR Doctoral level Clinical Psychology accredited by BPS / HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist or a qualified Clinical Psychologist

Desirable

• Experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of families with children under 5 years of age, especially infants.
• Experience of working with parents with moderate to severe mental health difficulties

Person Specification Essential Essential Masters level pre-clinical training at an Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) recognised training school Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapy or Association of Child Psychotherapists Statement of Equivalence OR Doctoral level Clinical Psychology accredited by BPS / HCPC Experience Essential Experience of working as a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist or a qualified Clinical Psychologist Desirable Experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of families with children under 5 years of age, especially infants. Experience of working with parents with moderate to severe mental health difficulties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cluster 1, 2 or 3 of the Specialist Perinatal Service

Greater Manchester

M23 9GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cluster 1, 2 or 3 of the Specialist Perinatal Service

Greater Manchester

M23 9GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

*Previous applicants need not apply*

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team working within the Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in west Birmingham.

Within BSMHFT our community mental health services are well-established and as part of the BSOL community transformation programme, we are looking to increase our primary care teams with primary care practitioner roles. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of national change and developments in the delivery of community mental health care. The development of our Neighbourhood mental health team is an essential service which we are in the process of evolving in line with the NHS Long Term Plan.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who are able to work within a multi- disciplinary team, working alongside GP's and other primary care professionals who strive to achieve the best outcomes for individuals within the local community.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing mental health triage, assessment and outcomes-based intervention to meet service user's needs within the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.

You will be responsible for identifying need and best course of advice, support or intervention, promoting psychosocial wellbeing by identifying and then supporting pathways for service users and carers.

Crucial to this role will be your ability toensure robust communication across mental health providers, VCSE organisations and primary care in accordance with each individual service users needs by provide support and advice to all colleagues with the PCN as required including participation within the local neighbourhood MDT's.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

The primary role of this post will be to implement new initiatives in the diversity workstream recently developed in the service to improve inclusion and reduce health inequalities. The main tasks may include conducting service evaluation and/or QI projects; developing cultural appropriate and sensitive information booklets; engaging with diverse communities; and liaising with other services to share experiences, etc. Alongside the focus on diversity work, the postholder will also involve in clinical work, providing manual-based cognitive behavioural interventions such as CBT-T, guided self-help and e-learning packages according to levels of skills and experience, and taking part in the facilitation of the group programme including planning and running of therapeutic groups. There will also be opportunities to participate in research and audit activities and to support teaching and training programmes within the service. Being allied to the multi-disciplinary team in the Eating Disorders Service, the post holder will act as a member of the team, attend meetings and contribute to informing patients' psychological care within the team.

Being allied to the multi-disciplinary team in the Eating Disorders Service, the post holder will act as a member of the team, attend meetings and contribute to informing patients' psychological care within the team.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a qualified and suitably experienced psychologist:

- To implement initiatives in the diversity workstream recently developed in the service to improve inclusion and reduce health inequalities.

- To participate in working group(s) associated with diversity and inclusion.

- To work alongside Experts by Experience in co-produced initiatives.

- To take part in the facilitation of the group programme, including planning and running of therapeutic groups

- To provide manual-based cognitive behavioural interventions such as guided self-help and e-learning packages

- To involve in short-term and discrete individual work with client as appropriate, according to levels of skills and experience.

- To attend clinical reviews and other multi-disciplinary meetings

- To attend regular individual clinical supervision

- To undertake specific duties as appointed pertaining to service governance objectives including planning, data collection and analysis, report writing and presentation. This will necessitate the substantive use of IT equipment and software.

- To undertake/contribute to teaching, training, health promotion research and related activities of the service.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

Are you psychology graduate living in Coventry or Warwickshire? Do you experience barriers to gaining work experience within the psychological professions?

This Assistant Psychologist post is a paid work experience opportunity funded by NHS England's Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Scheme aiming to increase access to careers in the psychological professions for underrepresented groups.

To be eligible for this funded opportunity applicants must meet the following criteria and clearly demonstrate in the supporting information how they:

1) Have been at a disadvantage of gaining work experience as a result of one or more of the following: financial hardship, having a disability, having caring responsibilities, and or having experience of the care system.

2) Have not had previous paid or unpaid experience as an assistant psychologist role. This opportunity is for applicants who have not yet been able to gain experience

3) Have obtained a second upper class (2:1) honours psychology degree or masters conversion degree accredited by the British Psychological Society within the last 18 months.

4) Have unrestricted rights to work in the UK or is a current employee on a work permit. This post would not attract a Certificate of Sponsorship

5) Live within Coventry or Warwickshire

Please review the accompanying information for the full eligibility criteria.

Main duties of the job

Please ensure you have read the supporting information to assist with your application.

This post will be hosted within our Staff Psychological Wellbeing Services and will involve working alongside a team of psychological professionals. The successful candidate will contribute to service improvement projects and supporting the clinical activity of the service. There will also be opportunities for shadowing across teams.

The funding for this fixed-term post provides 0.6 WTE (3 days a week) up until March 2026. There is the opportunity to negotiate the working hours and days depending on the needs of the successful applicant.

Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates who:

Have held salaried positions relating to a psychology role

Are enrolled as postgraduate trainees/ students within university based or psychological professions training programmes.

Have previously held a paid Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant role.

Hold or are studying for a masters degree (with the exception of the conversion course)

Non-psychology graduates without a conversion degree

Have not described in their application how they have experienced disadvantage in gaining work experience.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Job summary

We are welcoming applications for the post of Advanced Psychological Practitioner, working in Mersey Care's Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHT).

The post-holder will be an experienced psychological practitioner/psychological therapist with a recognised qualification in an area of psychological practice/therapy.

The postholder will work and be line managed within CRHT and will receive clinical supervision from the Mental Health Urgent Care Psychology Team, with whom they will work closely alongside. The focus of the role will be to provide psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for patients in crisis, supporting the MHUC intervention pathways. There will also be opportunities to deliver training on psychological concepts, supervise others, and provide consultation for practitioners across MHUC.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide crisis-focused assessment, formulation, and brief intervention for patients currently under CRHT. They will also provide training, supervision, reflective practice, and consultation across MHUC to both non-psychology and psychology colleagues. They will be responsible for a clinical caseload and will receive regular clinical and management supervision.They will work alongside the CRHT multidisciplinary team, and will be required to work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. There will be opportunities to contribute to audit, service development and research within MHUC.

Training and development is key in both CRHT and the MHUC Psychology Team, with recent training accessed by staff including, CFT, reflective practice skills, CAT, and DBT skills.

About us

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

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

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

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

350-MHC8289980

Job locations

Harry Blackman House, Peasley Cross Hospital

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety ofsources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the service users care.

To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients psychological problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence ofefficacy.

To be responsible for implementing psychologically informed interventions for individuals, possibly carers, families, and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining formulations.

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

To exercise autonomous professional responsibility within the MDT context, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of service user whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.

To provide specialist psychologically informed advice, guidance and consultation tootherprofessionals contributing directly to service user formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.

To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and riskmanagement according to Mersey Care Trust policies and procedures.

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of service users under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.

To check understanding of information where there are often barriers to effective communications due to distress or psychiatric symptoms in service users or where there is resistance in staff. This may include situations where English is not the first language.

To liaise with other professionals offering services within and outside of the service to ensure good communication and high standards of service user care. Where appropriateto job role take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that the Trust policies and procedures and the Nursing & Midwifery Councilsregulations are adhered to.

To have accurate and up-todate knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental CapacityAct and other relevant legislation.Teaching, training, and supervision

To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a practitioner psychologist and, where appropriate, other senior professional colleagues.

To continue to gain wider post-qualification experience of psychological therapy over and above that provided within the principal service area where the postholder is employed.

To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training andsupervisionand to provide supervision to other MDT staffs psychological work, as appropriate.

Where appropriate to regularly provide professional and specialist psychologicalclinical supervision of individual and group-based cases for e.g., Assistant Psychologists

To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of all relevant staff, asappropriate.

To provide advice, consultation, supervision and training to staff working with theclient group across a range of agencies and settings, where appropriate.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development:

To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit including managing own referral system and reporting regularly on waiting times.

To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing.

To be involved, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing of junior staff.

The post holder will be expected to make full use of IT packages available within the work area, for example, Microsoft office, email, internet and statistical packages.

To provide leadership and management as required. This will include tasks such as management of attendance, annual leave and the use of Trust policies where required and appropriate.

To use skills gained through qualification and experience to communicate with membersof your team in the implementation of change and in the interest of good, cohesive team working.

Supervise and monitor the clinical record entries made by staff under your management and/ or clinical supervision through performance management and audit.

Service Governance:

To utilise theory, evidence-based literature, and research to support evidence-basedpractice in individual work and work with other team members.

To undertake research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research as appropriate.

To undertake project management, including complex audit and service evaluation,with colleagues within the service to help develop service provision.

To undertake a defined role in local division Service Governance structures as agreed.

General:

To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standardsof practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training anddevelopment programmes, in consultation with the postholders professional and service manager(s) in line with the priorities of the service and PDP objectives and to provide evidence of CPD undertaken, e.g., in the form of CPD logbook.

To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice inpsychotherapy/psychology across the service.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice, other professional bodiesand local division and Trust policies and procedures.

To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to mental health.

To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required by their Head of service.

To facilitate service user and carer involvement in the ongoing development and evaluation of the service.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety ofsources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the service users care. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients psychological problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence ofefficacy. To be responsible for implementing psychologically informed interventions for individuals, possibly carers, families, and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining formulations. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account boththeoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical anddevelopmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility within the MDT context, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of service user whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans. To provide specialist psychologically informed advice, guidance and consultation tootherprofessionals contributing directly to service user formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and riskmanagement according to Mersey Care Trust policies and procedures. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of service users under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care. To check understanding of information where there are often barriers to effective communications due to distress or psychiatric symptoms in service users or where there is resistance in staff. This may include situations where English is not the first language. To liaise with other professionals offering services within and outside of the service to ensure good communication and high standards of service user care. Where appropriateto job role take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that the Trust policies and procedures and the Nursing & Midwifery Councilsregulations are adhered to. To have accurate and up-todate knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental CapacityAct and other relevant legislation.Teaching, training, and supervision To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a practitioner psychologist and, where appropriate, other senior professional colleagues. To continue to gain wider post-qualification experience of psychological therapy over and above that provided within the principal service area where the postholder is employed. To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training andsupervisionand to provide supervision to other MDT staffs psychological work, as appropriate. Where appropriate to regularly provide professional and specialist psychologicalclinical supervision of individual and group-based cases for e.g., Assistant Psychologists To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of all relevant staff, asappropriate. To provide advice, consultation, supervision and training to staff working with theclient group across a range of agencies and settings, where appropriate. Management, recruitment, policy and service development: To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit including managing own referral system and reporting regularly on waiting times. To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing. To be involved, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing of junior staff. The post holder will be expected to make full use of IT packages available within the work area, for example, Microsoft office, email, internet and statistical packages. To provide leadership and management as required. This will include tasks such as management of attendance, annual leave and the use of Trust policies where required and appropriate. To use skills gained through qualification and experience to communicate with membersof your team in the implementation of change and in the interest of good, cohesive team working. Supervise and monitor the clinical record entries made by staff under your management and/ or clinical supervision through performance management and audit. Service Governance: To utilise theory, evidence-based literature, and research to support evidence-basedpractice in individual work and work with other team members. To undertake research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research as appropriate. To undertake project management, including complex audit and service evaluation,with colleagues within the service to help develop service provision. To undertake a defined role in local division Service Governance structures as agreed. General: To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standardsof practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training anddevelopment programmes, in consultation with the postholders professional and service manager(s) in line with the priorities of the service and PDP objectives and to provide evidence of CPD undertaken, e.g., in the form of CPD logbook. To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice inpsychotherapy/psychology across the service. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice, other professional bodiesand local division and Trust policies and procedures. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to mental health. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required by their Head of service. To facilitate service user and carer involvement in the ongoing development and evaluation of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of post registration study.
• Appropriate professional qualification at degree level, by RMN AHP Social Worker
• Have or be working towards a specific postgraduate level (certificate/master's level) qualification in a psychological therapy
• Significant demonstrable post registration experience within mental health services

Desirable

• Masters level education in an area of psychological practice and/or a qualification in a specific psychotherapy.

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including community, primary care and in patient settings.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of the application of psychological interventions in different cultural contexts
• Proven experience of leadership and management of clinical care within the community setting.
• Training and experience of delivering psychological Interventions for those with difficulties relating to complex trauma histories and those who are presenting with mental health crisis (such as Structured Clinical Management, PIT, EMDR, DBT)
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified key worker and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan and under supervision from senior clinical staff.
• Evidence of experience of managing cases & caseloads
• Evidence of supervising staff.
• Ability to work autonomously across the organisation/boundaries and with other agencies
• Experience of working in partnership with other agencies and service users and carers
• Experience of audit/research and working knowledge of clinical governance.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to junior staff
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of professional Codes of Conduct and Staffs' responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base.
• Expertise in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well developed and effective communication skills, oral and written, to communicate complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.
• Good well-developed knowledge of research methodology and design.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Knowledge of IT systems including word processing, email and local electronic patient information systems

Desirable

• Experience of delivering teaching/training in the area of consultation/formulation
• Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit
• Experience of working within mental health urgent care settings.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi- media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of service governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to self-reflect, use clinical supervision appropriately and consider complex organisational and team dynamics
• To possess significant levels of personal resilience.
• To possess an understanding and appropriate levels of empathy to work effectively with clients presenting in mental health crisis
• Be able to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• To possess an advanced understanding of own qualities and personality and how this influences relational dynamics with MHUC service users
• To be able to develop clinical practice and capabilities through engagement in clinical supervision
• Professional attitude.
• Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills and leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to contribute to developing care excellence within the team area.

Other

Essential

• Ability and willingness to travel for work, to patients' homes and other work bases across the Mersey Care patch.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of post registration study. Appropriate professional qualification at degree level, by RMN AHP Social Worker Have or be working towards a specific postgraduate level (certificate/master's level) qualification in a psychological therapy Significant demonstrable post registration experience within mental health services Desirable Masters level education in an area of psychological practice and/or a qualification in a specific psychotherapy. Knowledge / Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including community, primary care and in patient settings. Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience of the application of psychological interventions in different cultural contexts Proven experience of leadership and management of clinical care within the community setting. Training and experience of delivering psychological Interventions for those with difficulties relating to complex trauma histories and those who are presenting with mental health crisis (such as Structured Clinical Management, PIT, EMDR, DBT) Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified key worker and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan and under supervision from senior clinical staff. Evidence of experience of managing cases & caseloads Evidence of supervising staff. Ability to work autonomously across the organisation/boundaries and with other agencies Experience of working in partnership with other agencies and service users and carers Experience of audit/research and working knowledge of clinical governance. Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to junior staff Demonstrate a good knowledge of professional Codes of Conduct and Staffs' responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base. Expertise in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well developed and effective communication skills, oral and written, to communicate complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups. Good well-developed knowledge of research methodology and design. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health Knowledge of IT systems including word processing, email and local electronic patient information systems Desirable Experience of delivering teaching/training in the area of consultation/formulation Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit Experience of working within mental health urgent care settings. Skills Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi- media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of service governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Ability to self-reflect, use clinical supervision appropriately and consider complex organisational and team dynamics To possess significant levels of personal resilience. To possess an understanding and appropriate levels of empathy to work effectively with clients presenting in mental health crisis Be able to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. To possess an advanced understanding of own qualities and personality and how this influences relational dynamics with MHUC service users To be able to develop clinical practice and capabilities through engagement in clinical supervision Professional attitude. Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills and leadership skills. Excellent oral and written skills Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to contribute to developing care excellence within the team area. Other Essential Ability and willingness to travel for work, to patients' homes and other work bases across the Mersey Care patch.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harry Blackman House, Peasley Cross Hospital

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harry Blackman House, Peasley Cross Hospital

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

As part of your training, it is advantageous to travel to other CHEC hospitals to enhance your training and development through exposure to different teams and practices. This will be done within the normal working day. We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. Are you a Theatre Practitioner who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice

Main duties of the job

Our Theatre Practitioners play a key role in delivering patient-centred care across the entire ophthalmic pathway - from pre-admission and diagnostics to surgical support and post-operative recovery. At CHEC, Theatre Practitioners scrub and assist in a high-volume theatre environment, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth and efficient theatre lists. Were looking for dedicated practitioners who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, safety, and service throughout the patient journey.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job summary

This is an exciting service set up to provide psychological input to patients presenting with Stroke and non stroke presentations both in acute and community services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated psychologist with experience of working in mental / physical health and an interest and experience in neuro services.The clinical psychologist is an important part of the MDT and will be expected to meet with patients and families and carers to assess, formulate and provide the delivery of care. Additionally, the role requires consultation and liaison with the MDT, statutory, voluntary and private sectors. The psychology service offers a range of therapeutic interventions for patients including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Narrative therapy and family work. This is a comprehensive post and mental health, physical health and family work is covered within the role.

Main duties of the job

This post would be suitable for a fully qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologistwho has the ability to work autonomously within the context of a multi-disciplinary team approach and undertake specific clinical work with patients and their families/carers in response to clinical needs.

Provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service for Acute Neuro Services and Community Stroke Service.

Professional supervision is provided and the successful candidate will have access to a psychology team based both in the CUH and also at the Broad Green Community Neuro Service. There is the opportunity for providing supervision as our service provides placements for clinical trainees, assistant psychologists and psychology students on a local Masters degree course. We also support CPD.

Applications are invited from HCPC registered and BPS chartered clinical psychologists.

About us

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon.We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year pro rata, per annum, incl HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

199-8137663-NP-A

Job locations

Broad Green Centre, and Working from Home

1-13 Lodge Road,

Croydon

CR0 2PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***

Job description Job responsibilities ***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• DClinPsych/PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist

Desirable

• Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with diabetes
• Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with diabetes

Experience

Essential

• Years experience of working with Neuro patients

Desirable

• Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with FND

Person Specification Education Essential DClinPsych/PsyD in Clinical Psychology HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist Desirable Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with diabetes Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with diabetes Experience Essential Years experience of working with Neuro patients Desirable Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with FND

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Broad Green Centre, and Working from Home

1-13 Lodge Road,

Croydon

CR0 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Broad Green Centre, and Working from Home

1-13 Lodge Road,

Croydon

CR0 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Come and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Part time Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join our Planned Care services providing input to the Homeless Mental Health Service (HMHS) specifically supporting people with substance use difficulties.

This is a 12 month, fixed term post, with a 15 hour work week, which can be worked flexibly, based at OSL House, LE19 1XU. The post sits within our award-winning Homeless Mental Health Service (HMHS) supporting a Public Health initiative to reach those who are rough sleeping with substance use difficulties within the City.

This role is expected to include some street outreach work and clinical work in venues where those experiencing homelessness feel comfortable (e.g. frequently from city centre hostels and day centres). The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us and we offer a robust induction period, as well as regular supervision and support.

You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Contact Details: Dr. Dani Harker-Brown [email protected] / Dr. Suzanne Elliot [email protected]

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside two established 8b Clinical Psychologists who will offer regular clinical supervision, line management and ad-hoc support. You will offer specialist assessment, formulation and intervention to service-users. Indirect work will include reflective practice and psychologically-informed training and supervising others.

You will play a key role in service development, including in further nurturing a psychologically-informed service culture.

The post offers the opportunity to develop leadership qualities and a substantial part of the indirect work will be multi-agency partnership working. Crucially, these services view the difficulties faced by service-users within the socio-political context of their lives and you will be able to develop this aspect of your psychology praxis.

We have strong links to the University of Leicester DClinPsy course; offering teaching sessions, trainee placements and input to the development of the curriculum. Our service is also part of a network of LPT clinical psychologists representing adult mental health, child, learning disability, neuropsychology, health psychology and forensic mental health, and you will be encouraged to be a part of this forum. The Trust has excellent on-line and face to face training sessions and applications for external training are welcomed.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment.

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job summary

Full Time - Band 8a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Spelthorne Community Mental Health Recovery Service (new Neighbourhood Team)

1.0WTE (37.5hrs per week)

Bases: Staines and Chertsey

Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust is undergoing an exciting transformation of community mental health services to develop integrated neighbourhood mental health teams. We are committed to providing robust clinical pathways and ensuring that people using our services have timely access to high quality, evidence-based psychological interventions. We are looking for a senior clinical or counselling psychologist to join our Adult Neighbourhood Community Mental Health Services across Surrey.

About the Role

This role will primarily sit within the Complex Needs, SMI and Recovery pathway, offering psychological assessment and interventions to adults experiencing complex, severe, and enduring mental health problems. The post holder will also contribute across the Integrated Neighbourhood Team, supporting collaborative and flexible working where required. The successful applicant will work closely with partners across the Integrated Neighbourhood Team, including voluntary and community organisations, local councils, and NHS providers, helping to deliver coordinated, person-centred care. The role will support the aims of the Community Mental Health Framework and the Fuller Stocktake report, focusing on prevention, reducing inequalities, and improving access to personalised support.

Main duties of the job

As a Trust we pride our-selves on our innovative and collaborative approach to providing the highest quality, person-centred care: As part of our transition to a neighbourhood model of care, we are developing integrated clinical pathways across primary, secondary care and crisis and emergency service.

Our pathways embody strong partnership working with a wide range of statutory and VCSE providers and people with lived experience. Each of the advertised roles is key to ensuring therapies pathways are high quality, effective and accessible across the adult age range, and that psychosocial interventions are embedded in wider service delivery.

About us

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

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

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

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

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job summary

1 x Band 8a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist Posts - (1.0wte)

This post is also open to newly qualified psychologists (at Band 7). If appointed at Band 7, the post-holder will be supported to work through a professional developmental programme towards Band 8a level as agreed with their line manager.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a HCPC Registered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Practitioner Psychologist to join the multidisciplinary team at Brockfield House. This is a forensic inpatient unit providing low and medium secure services to adult males and females. This post may therefore include working across both medium and low secure male and female wards, as required. The teams provide effective clinical risk management and support the recovery pathway for service users with forensic histories and significant risk profiles. The post-holder will take on the role of psychologist, providing psychological assessments as well as individual and group interventions to service users presenting with a range of complex risk behaviours and forensic needs.

Main duties of the job

The role sits within the wider Forensic Psychological Services Department which comprises Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and Psychology Undergraduate placement students. EPUT's Secure Services operate across Essex, Bedfordshire and Luton. Video conferencing facilities between sites are also used to assist departmental communication.

About us

BENEFITS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Excellent Training and CPD opportunities for career development
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Day One Flexible Employer, the Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

As well as applicants from the UK, we encourage overseas candidates to apply for this role. We welcome diversity within our organisation. We can offer guidance for candidates coming from overseas about settling into working in the UK and we have a programme to provide a 'buddy' for you, i.e. a member of the Psychological Services Directorate who has also emigrated to join us at EPUT and can guide you through as you settle into your new home. We understand that, as an overseas candidate, you will have gone through excellent training in your country of origin and we encourage you to join us.

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated qualifiedPsychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team at CNWL Talking Therapies Service Westminster. We are a large, well established service based in a diverse borough of London. Our service provides low and high intensity therapies at Step 2 and Step 3, alongside our Step 3 counselling service. We are passionate about the work we do and care provided to service users, and work by the trust values of compassion, respect, empowerment and partnership. Our team is key in the work we do and service provided to the population of Westminster.

We are looking for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who are adaptable, enjoy challenges and diversity and demonstrate an enthusiasm for primary care work. We particularly welcome applicants who speak other languages and who have enthusiasm for and experience of working with diversity.

Interview Date : October 2026

Main duties of the job

You will be working within a stepped care model, providing assessments and delivering evidence based low intensity interventions for people with common mental health problems. Assessments and interventions may be delivered face to face, via digitals platform (Teams) or via the telephone. You would also be expected to deliver psychoeducational workshops and become involved in working within the local community and establishing links with voluntary service organisations to promote the service.

You will receive regular clinical supervision and support from a qualified therapist and work closely with other clinical practitioners within the team. The Westminster Talking Therapies service has close links with other IAPT teams in CNWL, as well as, wider links with other mental health teams within Westminster. We have a strong tradition of supporting staff development and further progression onto higher training.

About us

The catchment area of the post is the London borough of Westminster. The main hub for the service is based at 190 Vauxhall Bridge Road (South Hub) and Praed Street (North Hub). You will be required to work across both hubs and in other parts of the borough, e.g. GP surgeries and community settings.

We operate an agile working policy where staff combine remote working and being on-site to deliver face-to-face appointments and other service commitments that require a hub-based presence. The post-holder will work full-time hours and may be required to work at any times between 8am and 8pm on weekdays including an evening clinic as required by the service. Wellbeing is important within our service and we are a collaborative and cohesive team. We have a dedicated wellbeing group within the service to help support individuals' and the wider team wellbeing. Benefits of working for CNWL include:

27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service

NHS discount

Opportunities for career progression

New starters will have a 13-week probation period which is a supportive process to allow individuals to learn and work within the key aspects of their role over a period of time

If you would like to see what it's like to work for CNWL please have a look at https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work

Job summary

We are seeking a passionate Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join the inpatient team at West London Forensic Service (WLFS). The post is 1.0 WTE for 1-year fixed term and will be based on a male low secure complex rehabilitation ward. It can be appointed at Band 7 or Band 8a depending on experience and with responsibilities adjusted accordingly. For Band 7, this will be a preceptorship towards an 8a role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of a highly developed and comprehensive specialist psychology service to culturally diverse service-users with enduring mental health difficulties and offending histories.

We provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development, with opportunities to develop specialist skills and receive specialist supervision (e.g. EMDR and schema therapy), in addition to regular supervision. There are excellent staff benefits including a generous annual leave allowance and an on site gym (with membership at just £10 per month).

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing a high quality psychology service on a low secure complex rehabilitation ward. As a core member of the MDT, you will be responsible for developing and implementing psychologically informed treatments for male service users who present with enduring mental disorders (both mental illness and personality disorder) and an offending history. As such you will be able to utilise varied skills in assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention, tailored to individual needs.

As well as individual ward-based work, you will contribute to the cross-ward group therapy programme. You will also advise on risk assessment and risk management, and support psychological practice within the team through consultation and training.

In addition to direct clinical work, the role may involve staff supervision, service development and audit, and collaborative working within the psychological therapies department. There are also opportunities for research within WLFS.

About us

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

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

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

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