Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Data Manager / Research Assistant Psychologist for a Wellcome funded research study, SloMo2. SloMo is a digitally supported, cognitive-behavioural therapy for psychosis that improves fear of harm from others (or paranoia). The SloMo2 study is investigating if SloMo therapy can be delivered by real world clinicians, by conducting a clinical investigation of its implementation, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness in three NHS Trusts.

The postholder will join a friendly study team that is led Dr Amy Hardy. The post will be supervised by Dr Katie Taylor-Ryan, Study Coordinator and Dr Sarah Swan, Therapy Lead. The postholder will work alongside a lived experience researcher, and liaise with routine care psychological practitioners to facilitate data collection, promote uptake, and for provision of technical support.

Main duties of the job

• To provide data management and reporting support for the SloMo2 study, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• To support research delivery in line with Good Clinical Practice through quantitative and qualitative data collection, safety monitoring, and Patient and Public Involvement.
• To support SloMo as a therapy service through provision of technical support, liaison with therapists, and assistance to the Therapy Lead.
• To contribute to team functioning and project management through effective communication, organisation, and use of supervision.

About us

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.

SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.

By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8206431

Job locations

Henry Wellcome Building, IoPPN

De Crespigny Park

London

SE5 8AF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be primarily responsible for managing and cleaning databases for the SloMo2 study, as well as producing reports for the team and regulatory bodies, as required. You will assist in the checking, cleaning, and quality maintenance of databases, working with the SloMo2 study team. Recruitment to SloMo2 commenced in October 2023 and has been successful to date, with plans to continue until March 2027. Therapy data collection will continue until September 2027. Tasks will include liaising with and assisting Research Assistant Psychologists and Therapy Leads with data entry, quality, and cleaning across the three study sites to prepare for the study ending. You should be enthusiastic about database management with relevant skills, and have a keen eye for detail. You will receive training in managing the existing study databases, and will be expected to develop processes to optimise data entry and management. You will be trained in Information Governance and have a good understanding of data integrity and confidentiality.

The postholder will also assist in the running of the study in the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and there may be opportunities for therapy delivery dependent on previous experience. Tasks include liaison with multidisciplinary teams and therapists; study promotion; managing referrals; overseeing participant recruitment and informed consent procedures; data collection of quantitative (i.e. implementation, clinical, service use, technical and safety) and qualitative (i.e. service user experience of therapy) outcomes; and technical support. The postholder will join weekly group supervision with the Research Assistant Psychologists from other sites, regular line management supervision, and regular opportunities for reflection and learning with Lived Experience Researchers across sites. The postholder will be responsible for working in accordance with the National Institute of Health Research principles of Good Clinical Practice. The post will suit an individual with an interest in data management, psychosis, digital mental health, and/or implementation of psychological therapies.

We strive to be an inclusive research team, and we welcome applicants from a diverse range of communities to apply for the post, including people from diverse ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and/or who identify as having a disability, lived experience of a mental health problem, or as being neurodivergent.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the key responsibilities for this role.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Job description Job responsibilities The postholder will be primarily responsible for managing and cleaning databases for the SloMo2 study, as well as producing reports for the team and regulatory bodies, as required. You will assist in the checking, cleaning, and quality maintenance of databases, working with the SloMo2 study team. Recruitment to SloMo2 commenced in October 2023 and has been successful to date, with plans to continue until March 2027. Therapy data collection will continue until September 2027. Tasks will include liaising with and assisting Research Assistant Psychologists and Therapy Leads with data entry, quality, and cleaning across the three study sites to prepare for the study ending. You should be enthusiastic about database management with relevant skills, and have a keen eye for detail. You will receive training in managing the existing study databases, and will be expected to develop processes to optimise data entry and management. You will be trained in Information Governance and have a good understanding of data integrity and confidentiality. The postholder will also assist in the running of the study in the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and there may be opportunities for therapy delivery dependent on previous experience. Tasks include liaison with multidisciplinary teams and therapists; study promotion; managing referrals; overseeing participant recruitment and informed consent procedures; data collection of quantitative (i.e. implementation, clinical, service use, technical and safety) and qualitative (i.e. service user experience of therapy) outcomes; and technical support. The postholder will join weekly group supervision with the Research Assistant Psychologists from other sites, regular line management supervision, and regular opportunities for reflection and learning with Lived Experience Researchers across sites. The postholder will be responsible for working in accordance with the National Institute of Health Research principles of Good Clinical Practice. The post will suit an individual with an interest in data management, psychosis, digital mental health, and/or implementation of psychological therapies. We strive to be an inclusive research team, and we welcome applicants from a diverse range of communities to apply for the post, including people from diverse ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and/or who identify as having a disability, lived experience of a mental health problem, or as being neurodivergent. Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the key responsibilities for this role. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society OR an equivalent qualification relevant to clinical data science

Desirable

• Master's degree in relevant subject

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing complex databases in REDCap, Excel, SPSS, or similar software, including maintaining high standards in data input, cleaning, summarising and reporting
• Experience conducting psychological research projects or audits

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs in a research or clinical setting
• Experience administering psychometric measures and/or facilitating interviews with participants
• Experience in supporting Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently with excellent organisational skills, including ability to manage competing demands
• Very strong attention to detail, including ability to maintain concentration when cleaning/checking large datasets
• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, and data management systems, with the ability to support software installation and onboarding, and troubleshoot technical problems, for people experiencing digital exclusion
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work with and engage a range of stakeholders such as people with lived experience of psychosis, clinicians, and researchers

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the needs of people experiencing severe mental health problems, including safeguarding

Desirable

• Knowledge of psychological therapies for people experiencing severe mental health problems

Person Specification Qualifications Essential First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society OR an equivalent qualification relevant to clinical data science Desirable Master's degree in relevant subject Experience Essential Experience of managing complex databases in REDCap, Excel, SPSS, or similar software, including maintaining high standards in data input, cleaning, summarising and reporting Experience conducting psychological research projects or audits Desirable Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs in a research or clinical setting Experience administering psychometric measures and/or facilitating interviews with participants Experience in supporting Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities Skills Essential Ability to work independently with excellent organisational skills, including ability to manage competing demands Very strong attention to detail, including ability to maintain concentration when cleaning/checking large datasets Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, and data management systems, with the ability to support software installation and onboarding, and troubleshoot technical problems, for people experiencing digital exclusion Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work with and engage a range of stakeholders such as people with lived experience of psychosis, clinicians, and researchers Knowledge Essential Understanding of the needs of people experiencing severe mental health problems, including safeguarding Desirable Knowledge of psychological therapies for people experiencing severe mental health problems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Henry Wellcome Building, IoPPN

De Crespigny Park

London

SE5 8AF

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

Henry Wellcome Building, IoPPN

De Crespigny Park

London

SE5 8AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity available for a suitably qualified Assistant Practitioner to become part of our specialised neuro therapy team within the community.

We welcome applications from motivated individuals with a keen interest in working within an integrated team, with proven experience in neuro rehabilitation, in patient rehabilitation or general community rehabilitation.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Hours: 15 hours per week

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a small neuro therapy team providing a comprehensive, rehabilitation service for patients with a broad range of neurological conditions.

You will be responsible for the delivery of therapy independently or jointly with the therapists in patients own homes, residential and nursing homes.

To contribute to multidisciplinary team management

To contribute to operational delivery and service development

The community neuro therapy service is operational over 7 days, from 8am-8pm. You may occasionally be required to work a variety of shift patterns across the 7 day service, to meet service need.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Community Mental Health Teams in Croydon as a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner. This is Apprenticeship Training Role within Adult Community Mental Health Services and the successful candidates will be expected to study at University College London.

The post is a one-year fixed term appointment. If the training programme is completed successfully candidates will be able to seek accreditation status through the BPS or BABCP and be eligible to apply for a qualified Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner Post at a Band 5 level.

This role will contribute to ensuring adults with severe mental health problems have greater access to psychologically informed interventions.

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside service users, families, carers and multi-disciplinary team members to co-ordinate care, supporting collaborative decision-making about care and treatment.

You will deliver general case management as part of a dedicated caseload.

You will deliver a set of wellbeing-focused psychologically-informed interventions, aligned to cognitive-behavioural principles, based on the best evidence available, that address problems often experienced by people with severe mental health problems.

You will work under close clinical skills supervision from an HCPC registered clinical / counselling psychologist, BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural therapist or Senior MHWP to provide specified psychologically-informed wellbeing-focused interventions, with a level of autonomy matched to level of demonstrated competence and stage of training.

About us

SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.

By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. SLaM delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014; providing an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8234760

Job locations

Jeanette Wallace House

Eldridge Road

Croydon

CR0 1ER

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will: attend all elements of the training programme of study and progress successfully through assessments of competence and attainment work in an adult community mental health service when not completing the programme of study develop and practice psychologically-informed interventions under supervision, working directly with adults in the community support collaborative care planning, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver a set of brief wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for example: Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure Problem-solving Improving sleep Recognising and managing emotions Guided self-help for bulimia and binge-eating Confidence building Support with medicines management The Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will be required to: Demonstrate the ability to work at degree level Have experience of work interacting with the public, working as part of a team, analysing complex information and communicating effectively Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress, their families and carers The post-holder will work under close clinical skills supervision from an HCPC registered clinical / counselling psychologist, BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural therapist or Senior MHWP to provide specified psychologically-informed wellbeing-focused interventions, with a level of autonomy matched to level of demonstrated competence and stage of training.

Job description Job responsibilities The Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will: attend all elements of the training programme of study and progress successfully through assessments of competence and attainment work in an adult community mental health service when not completing the programme of study develop and practice psychologically-informed interventions under supervision, working directly with adults in the community support collaborative care planning, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver a set of brief wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for example: Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure Problem-solving Improving sleep Recognising and managing emotions Guided self-help for bulimia and binge-eating Confidence building Support with medicines management The Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will be required to: Demonstrate the ability to work at degree level Have experience of work interacting with the public, working as part of a team, analysing complex information and communicating effectively Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress, their families and carers The post-holder will work under close clinical skills supervision from an HCPC registered clinical / counselling psychologist, BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural therapist or Senior MHWP to provide specified psychologically-informed wellbeing-focused interventions, with a level of autonomy matched to level of demonstrated competence and stage of training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Batchelors degree at 2:1 in any subject
• Enrolled/willingness to enrol on a programme of study for a postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health)
• Meets criteria for NHSE to fund training (home student status)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work interacting with the public
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Assessment and formulation with client group including of risk
• Psychological interventions with client group
• Conditions and secondary care context of care planning

Desirable

• Knowledge/working experience of the Croydon locality

Abilities

Essential

• Teamworking, liaison, supervision
• Rapport building and communication
• Fitness to undertake required tasks flexibly with complex caseload
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Recieve, understand and communicate confidential information

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Batchelors degree at 2:1 in any subject Enrolled/willingness to enrol on a programme of study for a postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health) Meets criteria for NHSE to fund training (home student status) Experience Essential Experience of work interacting with the public Experience working as part of a team Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing Desirable Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties Knowledge / Skills Essential Assessment and formulation with client group including of risk Psychological interventions with client group Conditions and secondary care context of care planning Desirable Knowledge/working experience of the Croydon locality Abilities Essential Teamworking, liaison, supervision Rapport building and communication Fitness to undertake required tasks flexibly with complex caseload Ability to prioritise workload Recieve, understand and communicate confidential 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).

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jeanette Wallace House

Eldridge Road

Croydon

CR0 1ER

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

Jeanette Wallace House

Eldridge Road

Croydon

CR0 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated & enthusiastic Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) post with the Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental disorder team (FIND) based at Easby House.

The FIND Team is managed within the Secure Services directorate in Devon Partnership NHS Trust. This role is in the FIND team which is based in the Community Forensic Services (CFS). The CFS is comprised of three teams including the Specialist Community Forensic team (SCFT), FIND and the Forensic Personality Disorder service (FPDs). Since 2021 the CFS have been working to integrate the management of the SCFT, FIND and FPD teams to ensure a single point of entry to the service, centralising triage and gatekeeping functions. This is an exciting opportunity to join our FIND team at one of the country's most respected providers of secure mental health services.

FIND aims to reduce length of stay for secure care patients with a primary diagnosis of Learning Disability (LD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and reduce the use of out of area or specialist placements in order to support / facilitate the use of South West network beds. This involves the development of a structured approach of direct work with patients (e.g. intervention, specialist assessment, case management) as well as indirect work with staff teams (e.g. consultation, training, supervision).

• The scheduledinterview date is 20th July 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a core member of a multi-disciplinary FIND service, and will be responsible for taking an active role in carrying out the functions of that team; including carrying a case load of varying complexity, with a principle focus on service users who would benefit most from an specialist forensic LD and A intervention. The post holder will provide expert assessment and treatment for people with complex difficulties and their carers. This will include recovery care co-ordination (design and co-ordination of treatment packages that are personalised and evaluated).

The post holder will deliver care management, assessment, care planning, review and evaluation. The liaison with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role. The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing supervision for other members and participating in team and service development, and evaluation.

You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your own workload, providing support for your colleagues where required.

Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start.

We expect all our staff to embrace this way of working, recognising the equal value of everyone involved in service design and delivery.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job summary

At NELFT, were proud to be the largest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in England. Our service offers evidence-based individual and group interventions within educational settings for children and young people aged 5-18, helping children manage mild to moderate mental health challenges. SE Essex MHST is looking for passionate, qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) or Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) to join our team. Our team covers a large geographical area, incorporating Canvey, Castlepoint and Rochford, and Southend areas. The team are supportive and passionate in what we deliver and have professionals who come from multidisciplinary backgrounds. We recognise the needs for a healthy work life balance, and we will consider flexible working applications in line with the trust policies and procedures. We encourage Continual Professional Development and are keen to support our staff to grow and progress. Successful applicants will need a full driving licence, and access to a vehicle to travel efficiently across the county.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work in partnership with schools, children, young people, and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes. Practitioners will work as autonomous and responsible clinicians within their scope of practice, alongside education colleagues. They will be experienced in the delivery of interventions to support Children and Young People (CYP) in primary, secondary and higher education settings. The practitioner will complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, care plans and reviews. They will be proficient in using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS) and clinical tools to gather feedback and guide clinical practice, with opportunities for service provision planning and mapping with schools to inform the delivery of support to CYP. The post holder will be supported to work alongside other EMHPs/CWPs in educational settings, as well as working alongside more Senior Mental Health Practitioners to support learning and development. There will be opportunities for individual work, group work and consultation. We offer all staff a robust supervision framework to support with their clinical development

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

We are seeking a Band 7 to join us as a Clinical Lead working across Chichester and Bognor

The role will be based in the Chichester and Bognor Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams and will facilitate the smooth and consistent transfer of clients between acute and community services and between other care groups.

• To attend all acute/community meetings such as Crisis Team MDT meeting, ward risk huddles/bed meetings, ward rounds, discharge planning meetings, zoning meetings.
• Be allocated as Lead Practitioner to all new admissions to SPFT Acute Hospitals and ECR beds who are not known to the service and be actively involved in care from admission to discharge and for 4 - 6 weeks after discharge, then to either discharge to primary care, signpost to other agencies, refer to Pathfinders or request allocation from the team. To liaise effectively with carers and families and link in with Acute Day Services, Havens, Staying well service.
• To link in with Lead Practitioners in teams who have clients in hospital and to facilitate liaison with ward where required. Liaison with discharge co-ordinators, clinical bed managers
• Attend transition meetings with CAMHS and Perinatal services and make decisions on whether referrals are appropriate
• Carry out a number of complex priority assessments for the team each week
• Liaise with other organisations
• Be part of the leadership team and provide a supervisory role for junior staff

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Lead you will be responsible for providing clinical and managerial leadership to colleagues in our Neighbourhood Mental Team. You will have oversight of all patients identified with complex needs, ensuring that the discharge planning and pathways are being robustly and proactively managed for these individuals.

As a senior and experienced clinician, you will play a key role in supporting our inpatient services in achieving timely discharges, supporting our aspiration to offer care and treatment for all patients within the most appropriate environments.

In line with our Trust value of 'People First', evidence shows that people who are treated nearer home and in the least restrictive manner, have better outcomes. You will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team and our Adult and Older Adult Services, to help us provide this opportunity for the people of Sussex

About us

Over the next five years, community mental health services are going to be undergoing a real transformation, and you could be part of these exciting developments. Our community mental health teams will become part of amuch more integrated network of services and our mental health clinicians will be central in driving the changes, in close partnership with our primary and third sector colleagues.

We recognise that working in mental health can be stressful so we prioritise staff welfare, providing regular supervision, reflective practice, mentoring, and any other support that our clinicians need to ensure their wellbeing.

What you will receive from us:

• Regular Line Management Clinical and Professional supervision
• Access to a wide range of Training and CPD opportunities
• Varied leadership development opportunities

We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, home-working, part time hours, flexible start/ finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Job summary

This is a role within the Green Paper for Transforming children and young people's mental health programme. The post holder will work within a Mental Health Support Team providing short-term evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression and/or behavioural difficulties and their parent(s)/carer(s).

The post holder will work with children, young people and parents with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school/education setting in the Hillingdon area.

The purpose of the team is to

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

Young people have access to the MHST through their education setting. School staff and other potential referrers are able to contact a team of clinical staff to discuss potential referrals.

The MHST will manage referrals, deal with queries, undertake clinical telephone triage and face to face assessment, give advice and signpost young people where appropriate.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all staff to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with young people, their friends family and carers and also other staff members.

We expect you to showCOMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better

We expect you toRESPECTeveryone and acknowledge and welcome people's differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.

We expect you toEMPOWERothers and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.

We expect you to work inPARTNERSHIPand behave in a way that shows that you recognise the importance of working collaboratively with all who come into contact with this service.

To find out more about working in CAMHS CLICK HERE for our video.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year Per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-CA-1761

Job locations

Hillingdon CAMHS MHST

Avondale Drive

Hillingdon

UB3 3NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The key roles and responsibilities of the Senior Mental Health Practitioner will include:

• Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders
• Working in partnership with schools/colleges and other educational settings.
• Provide training to team members and other professionals/trainees
• Supervising junior staff in the team.
• Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
• Developing and delivering evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings in accordance with Children and Young People's IAPT principles
• Holding a caseload of CYP with mild-moderate mental health difficulties
• Completion of thorough assessments, risk assessments, care planning and reviews.
• Ensuring that there is accurate and timely documentation to a high standard, and that Routine Outcome Measures are completed.
• Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service and feeding back this data to key stakeholders
• Providing clinical supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners and day to day clinical and supervisory support for the Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners.
• Contributing to group supervision spaces within the team.
• Working as part of a senior team, supporting the Senior Clinical Supervisors and Service Development Leads to expand the service within the Harrow area and improve the quality of the service.
• Supporting and developing the interventions that can be delivered as part of the MHST within the education setting, including SEN settings.
• Appropriately raise and report safeguarding concerns where identified and to support colleagues with this process.

Patient Safety

• Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary
• Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services
• Being open and transparent about your own practice
• Identifying areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made. Report to the Team Manager any areas of concern, which may affect the safe delivery of care and/or the safe working of other members of the team.
• Working closely with others to improve services
• Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records
• Maintaining compliance with your mandatory and core training requirements
• Be aware of and understand ones responsibilities in relation to the Policies and Procedures regarding: Fire Lone Working Health & Safety Absence management
• Report any accidents / incidents as per the reporting procedures of the service.
• Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing young people and families with a positive experience.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• Relevant professional qualification in either: a.) Degree level Mental Health Nursing; Social Work; Occupational Therapy; Art Therapy; Drama Therapy; Music Therapy; LD Nursing. Or b.) Substantial consolidated experience qualified as EMHP or CWP.
• Additional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health gained through study
• Registered with a relevant professional body

Desirable

• Formal CBT training or Post Graduate accredited training in CBT
• Accredited courses / workshops in CYP-IAPT principles

Previous Experience and knowledge Essential

• Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health.
• Experience either working as a member of a multidisciplinary team or multi-agency working.
• Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services and conditions
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work
• Experience of working with schools to support CYP emotional wellbeing needs
• Experience running therapy groups and/or training events

Other Essential

• Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
• Team player
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Desirable

• Access to car or other motor vehicle for use for work purposes.

Clinical Skills Essential

• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and young people
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people
• Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group

Desirable

• Experience delivering trainings and psycho-educational workshops about mental health issues
• Experience of providing mental health consultation and signposting to education staff and other professionals.

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding how the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards impacts on their work and the people they are working with
• Understanding the concept of quality and their role in improving safety, clinical outcomes and the patient experience

Job description Job responsibilities The key roles and responsibilities of the Senior Mental Health Practitioner will include: Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders Working in partnership with schools/colleges and other educational settings. Provide training to team members and other professionals/trainees Supervising junior staff in the team. Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing Developing and delivering evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings in accordance with Children and Young People's IAPT principles Holding a caseload of CYP with mild-moderate mental health difficulties Completion of thorough assessments, risk assessments, care planning and reviews. Ensuring that there is accurate and timely documentation to a high standard, and that Routine Outcome Measures are completed. Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service and feeding back this data to key stakeholders Providing clinical supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners and day to day clinical and supervisory support for the Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners. Contributing to group supervision spaces within the team. Working as part of a senior team, supporting the Senior Clinical Supervisors and Service Development Leads to expand the service within the Harrow area and improve the quality of the service. Supporting and developing the interventions that can be delivered as part of the MHST within the education setting, including SEN settings. Appropriately raise and report safeguarding concerns where identified and to support colleagues with this process. Patient Safety Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services Being open and transparent about your own practice Identifying areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made. Report to the Team Manager any areas of concern, which may affect the safe delivery of care and/or the safe working of other members of the team. Working closely with others to improve services Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records Maintaining compliance with your mandatory and core training requirements Be aware of and understand ones responsibilities in relation to the Policies and Procedures regarding: Fire Lone Working Health & Safety Absence management Report any accidents / incidents as per the reporting procedures of the service. Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing young people and families with a positive experience. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualification in either: a.) Degree level Mental Health Nursing; Social Work; Occupational Therapy; Art Therapy; Drama Therapy; Music Therapy; LD Nursing. Or b.) Substantial consolidated experience qualified as EMHP or CWP. Additional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health gained through study Registered with a relevant professional body Desirable Formal CBT training or Post Graduate accredited training in CBT Accredited courses / workshops in CYP-IAPT principles Previous Experience and knowledge Essential Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health. Experience either working as a member of a multidisciplinary team or multi-agency working. Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services and conditions Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies Desirable Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work Experience of working with schools to support CYP emotional wellbeing needs Experience running therapy groups and/or training events Other Essential Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post Team player Excellent time management and organisational skills Desirable Access to car or other motor vehicle for use for work purposes. Clinical Skills Essential Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and young people Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group Desirable Experience delivering trainings and psycho-educational workshops about mental health issues Experience of providing mental health consultation and signposting to education staff and other professionals. Knowledge Essential Understanding how the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards impacts on their work and the people they are working with Understanding the concept of quality and their role in improving safety, clinical outcomes and the patient experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification in either: a. Degree level Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or equivalent substantial
• HEE Postgraduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice or Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Wellbeing Practice for children and young people
• Extensive post qualified as a CWP or EMH

Desirable

• Registered with a relevant professional body
• Additional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in house training programmes. CBT training (e.g. CYP-IAPT)

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health.
• Extensive experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually and in groups
• Experience either working as a member of a multidisciplinary team or multi-agency working
• Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work.

Technical Job Related Skills

Essential

• Good communication, assessment, planning and recording skills
• Ability to deliver interventions which address the assessed needs
• Ability to work co-operatively with other disciplines.
• Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety

Desirable

• Ability to evaluate interventions and practice for service improvement.

Personal Job Related Skills

Essential

• Ability to relate to young people and families
• Broad understanding of equal opportunities and an ability to work in an anti-discriminating way
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to cope with the demands of what can be a stressful job.
• Ability to relate to professional staff from different agencies often at senior levels

Other Requirements

Essential

• To work as part of a team and to be self-motivated
• To work under pressure and to achieve deadlines
• Understanding of issues of confidentiality and information sharing
• To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area

Desirable

• To have a wider knowledge about the Health Act and changes to NHS Commissioning

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualification in either: a. Degree level Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or equivalent substantial HEE Postgraduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice or Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Wellbeing Practice for children and young people Extensive post qualified as a CWP or EMH Desirable Registered with a relevant professional body Additional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in house training programmes. CBT training (e.g. CYP-IAPT) Experience/ Knowledge Essential Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health. Extensive experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems to CYP both individually and in groups Experience either working as a member of a multidisciplinary team or multi-agency working Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies. Desirable Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work. Technical Job Related Skills Essential Good communication, assessment, planning and recording skills Ability to deliver interventions which address the assessed needs Ability to work co-operatively with other disciplines. Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety Desirable Ability to evaluate interventions and practice for service improvement. Personal Job Related Skills Essential Ability to relate to young people and families Broad understanding of equal opportunities and an ability to work in an anti-discriminating way Enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to cope with the demands of what can be a stressful job. Ability to relate to professional staff from different agencies often at senior levels Other Requirements Essential To work as part of a team and to be self-motivated To work under pressure and to achieve deadlines Understanding of issues of confidentiality and information sharing To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area Desirable To have a wider knowledge about the Health Act and changes to NHS Commissioning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon CAMHS MHST

Avondale Drive

Hillingdon

UB3 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon CAMHS MHST

Avondale Drive

Hillingdon

UB3 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This post offers an exciting opportunity for an assistant psychologist with an interest in working with people with offending history and complex personality difficulties. London Pathways Partnership (LPP) is a consortium of five NHS Trusts co-delivering a pan-London Integrated Community Pathways Service (ICPS) for the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway alongside Probation Service London (PSL) colleagues.

The OPD Pathway programme provides services to men and women with complex psychological difficulties and serious offending histories, and to the multi-agency professionals working with them. The Southeast London Integrated Community Pathways Service (ICPS) is a team of psychologists, psychotherapists, clinical practitioners and probation practitioners that provides both direct and indirect support to people on probation presenting with complex personality difficulties and a high risk of harm to others with the joint aims of reducing offending and improving psychological wellbeing

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support and enhance psychological input to the SE ICPS under the supervision of a qualified psychological therapist:

• To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.
• To set up and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and use these to support with screening, consultation and monitoring of service users, using advanced IT skills in evaluation, audit and research.
• To support consultation, assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service as appropriate to level of competence and training.
• To undertake direct and indirect clinical work, such as SPJ assessments, as required under live or regular supervision from a qualified Psychological Therapist.
• To plan, organise and co-facilitate psycho-educational courses and groups with appropriately qualified professional staff.
• To liaise with a range of services (including health, social care and voluntary agencies) relevant to the working area and develop the strong partnership ethos of the pathway.

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Job summary

This is an exciting for a band 6 Nurse Practitioner to join Central Home Treatment TeamThe Central Home Treatment Team offer short term, intense support to service users, and their families/carers, who are suffering from enduring or new mental health concerns that would otherwise require admission to an acute in patient environment. There is a strong focus on a recovery model and effective risk management to provide quality care in a community setting.

The Central Home Treatment Team are always striving towards excellence in service delivery and ensuring that the Trust values are achieved. The successful applicant will be dynamic and forward thinking with the ability to work as part of a Team and in partnership with local services.

There will be an expectation that the successful applicant will have the ability to work flexible shift pattern across 7 days a week, to provide clinical support, upskill and guidance to junior members of the nursing team including the completion of formal clinical supervision reviews in accordance with the Trust policy.

Successful applicants will be provided with a full induction and appraisal to formulate a Personal Development Plan and to identify training and development needs

Main duties of the job

To deliver high quality care to individuals who have specific mental health problems i.e. have a severe and enduring mental health problem and multiple, complex needs

To act as a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team ensuring the effective assessment, including Risk Assessment and Risk Management, planning monitoring and evaluation of care giver to service users with severe and enduring mental illness in acute crisis, ensuring the effective supervision of staff accountable to the post holder, whilst liaising with a wide range of multi-agency professionals

To provide a "gatekeeping" function as detailed in the Operating Procedure

To provide rapid and holistic assessment, care and sign posting of individuals within the above group but also for those presenting with other urgent risk issues

The work of the Crisis Team will be managed as a whole though the post holder has crisis co- ordination responsibilities for a caseload specified within the team

To act in the role of "Shift Co-ordinator" as detailed in role protocol.

To undertake the role of Bed Management for the local area.

To organise and deliver a rapid intensive intervention service in order to meet the health and social needs of those adults experiencing a serious mental health crisisTo form close working relationships with and provide highly specialised advice and information on mental health issues to a variety of other services/agencies/organisations and carers both within and outside mental health services

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CEN2535-EB-A

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• CQSW, CSS, DipSW or equivalent and/or experience relevant to the post

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Able to manage own time and prioritise workload
• Demonstrate advanced Risk Assessment and Risk Management skills

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of Health & Safety policies, procedures and effects on Practice
• Can demonstrate knowledge of severe and enduring mental health problems and its effect on clients, families and carers
• Good interpersonal skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse CQSW, CSS, DipSW or equivalent and/or experience relevant to the post Experience Essential Significant post registration experience Able to manage own time and prioritise workload Demonstrate advanced Risk Assessment and Risk Management skills Skills and Knowledge Essential Demonstrate understanding of Health & Safety policies, procedures and effects on Practice Can demonstrate knowledge of severe and enduring mental health problems and its effect on clients, families and carers Good interpersonal 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.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Clare Lodge is a secure children's home located on the outskirts of Peterborough. We work within a trauma informed model of care with a group of children (12-18 females only) who have been placed by the courts in order to secure their welfare and improve their overall wellbeing. The unit is run by the local authority, and we operate as an in-reach health team commissioned by NHSE and located onsite.

Our work has developed over the past 2 years, and we now have a large multi-disciplinary team consisting of Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, AHPs and admin support. We are a supportive, friendly, and committed team working within a wider team of local authority and education staff. We are looking for like-minded staff to join us in helping us achieve positive outcomes for the children placed with us.

Main duties of the job

This post is for an Assistant Psychologist to be part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective implementation of the Attachment, Regulation Competencies Framework at Clare Lodge. You will work under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist and the post will have a split between clinical work and research and evaluation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under considerable pressure at times. You should possess excellent communication skills and be prepared to liaise with other professionals as necessary.

We will provide the necessary support to ensure your development within your role. We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference then we want to hear from you.

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 under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

All appointments 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

We are recruiting 4 full time Band 6 Mental Health Practitioners to join the new Enhanced MHIST Function, supporting people who may attract a diagnosis of "personality disorder", are not yet ready for therapy, and who frequently present in crisis or struggle to build trusting relationships with services. You will be part of a psychologically informed, relationally focused pathway for individuals with complex emotional needs. The successful applicants will hold a small caseload of around 10 people each. Whilst the roles will be linked to localities, they will still require travel across the CWP patch to support the needs of the pathway. There is potential for the service to transition to a 7-day model in the future.

Main duties of the job

As part of this post, you will work in a psychologically informed service to provide formulation-led, trauma informed, relationally centred support within the Enhanced MHIST Function. The role will involve working proactively with people who experience significant challenges in trusting services. Your work will include completing biopsychosocial assessments, delivering formulation led care aimed at reducing unnecessary admissions and strengthening continuity of care; as well as contributing to stabilisation focused plans that prioritise emotional safety and relational consistency. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, offering mutual support through collaborative practice, reflective discussion, and psychologically informed decision making. A core element of the role is championing compassionate, non stigmatising approaches to "personality disorder" and complex emotional needs. Please see the job description for more information.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job summary

To assist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service in Brent Core CAMHS.

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

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

To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager.

We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Wherever you wish to work and whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL."

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Brent is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse community, and we welcome applicants who are skilled at working within the richness and complexity of multiculturally diverse context.The successful applicant will be joining a comprehensive and dynamic CAMHS service, located at Monks Park Health Centre, Wembley.

Main duties of the job

To provide psychological assessments for clients under the case of Brent CAMHS under the close supervision of a practitioner psychologist including neuropsychological, tests, self-report psychometric measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.

To provide protocol based individual psychological interventions for clients under the case of Brent CAMHS.

To arrange, schedule and provide protocol-based group psychological interventions for clients open to Brent CAMHS including psycho-educative and early upskilling CBT groups.

To assist the psychologists in the development of individual or group clinical materials, or training materials.

To arrange, schedule and co-facilitate training to carers or employees of partner agencies in order to support the clinical work with clients.

To raise the quality standards of our Service and ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to and practise in line with the National CAMHS agenda, NICE guidelines and CNWL policies and procedures.

To be involved in audit and Quality Improvement projects.

About us

CNWL have a pioneering history of improving health outcomes in people's lives, by providing physical and mental health services at GPs, clinics, hospitals, and in the community. To find out more about CAMHS please CLICK HERE.

Staff are the heartbeat of our organisation! You'll receive monthly supervision to support bespoke training, development offers, and you have access to the Trust leadership and development programme, see the "Staff rewards and wellbeing handbook" for more details.

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

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Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-CA-1760

Job locations

Brent CAMHS, Monks Park Health Centre

Monks Park

Brent

HA9 6JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide psychological assessments for clients under the case of Brent CAMHS underthe close supervision of a practitioner psychologist including neuropsychological, tests,self-report psychometric measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structuredobservations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and othersinvolved in the clients care. To provide protocol based individual psychological interventions for clients under thecase of Brent CAMHS. To arrange, schedule and provide protocol-based group psychological interventions forclients open to Brent CAMHS including psycho-educative and early upskilling CBT groups. To assist the psychologists in the development of individual or group clinical materials, ortraining materials. To arrange, schedule and co-facilitate training to carers or employees of partner agenciesin order to support the clinical work with clients. To raise the quality standards of our Service and ensure that policies and procedures areadhered to and practise in line with the National CAMHS agenda, NICE guidelines andCNWL policies and procedures.
• To establish and maintain positive relationships with local organisations.

To be actively involved in obtaining feedback from young people and families about their treatment, and take initiative in service improvement processes based on this feedback

To develop, order and maintain appropriate resources and materials, using participatory approaches to help local communitys access local CAMHS services e.g. (video, leaflets and webpages).

See the attached Information Candidate Pack for full Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide psychological assessments for clients under the case of Brent CAMHS underthe close supervision of a practitioner psychologist including neuropsychological, tests,self-report psychometric measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structuredobservations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and othersinvolved in the clients care. To provide protocol based individual psychological interventions for clients under thecase of Brent CAMHS. To arrange, schedule and provide protocol-based group psychological interventions forclients open to Brent CAMHS including psycho-educative and early upskilling CBT groups. To assist the psychologists in the development of individual or group clinical materials, ortraining materials. To arrange, schedule and co-facilitate training to carers or employees of partner agenciesin order to support the clinical work with clients. To raise the quality standards of our Service and ensure that policies and procedures areadhered to and practise in line with the National CAMHS agenda, NICE guidelines andCNWL policies and procedures. To establish and maintain positive relationships with local organisations. To be actively involved in obtaining feedback from young people and families about their treatment, and take initiative in service improvement processes based on this feedback To develop, order and maintain appropriate resources and materials, using participatory approaches to help local communitys access local CAMHS services e.g. (video, leaflets and webpages). See the attached Information Candidate Pack for full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in Child & Adolescent Mental Health care to be able to work clinically with close direct supervision.
• Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits.
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience

Desirable

• The Trust encourages and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges. We see this as valuable and recognise the positive impact this experience can have on the work we do.
• Experience of working within a CAMHS service
• Experience of the application of psychology within different cultural contexts
• Experience of administering either ADOS-2, ADI-R, 3Di, WISC-V, WNV or any other specialist psychology / cognitive assessments

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health concerns, neurodevelopmental differences and / or learning disabilities
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
• Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre qualified practitioner supervision
• Skills in providing supporting teaching and training provided by psychologists or others to other professional groups
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.

Desirable

• Experience using microcomputers for databases or data-analysis.
• High level of proficiency in working with software (such as Excel for designing spreadsheets) and other tools for analysing and reviewing routine outcome monitoring and questionnaire data.

Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

• A desire to explore and pursue a career in Professional Psychology.

Person Specification EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis EXPERIENCE Essential Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in Child & Adolescent Mental Health care to be able to work clinically with close direct supervision. Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits. Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience Desirable The Trust encourages and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges. We see this as valuable and recognise the positive impact this experience can have on the work we do. Experience of working within a CAMHS service Experience of the application of psychology within different cultural contexts Experience of administering either ADOS-2, ADI-R, 3Di, WISC-V, WNV or any other specialist psychology / cognitive assessments KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Essential The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health concerns, neurodevelopmental differences and / or learning disabilities An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context An understanding of psychology applied to health care. Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre qualified practitioner supervision Skills in providing supporting teaching and training provided by psychologists or others to other professional groups Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data. Desirable Experience using microcomputers for databases or data-analysis. High level of proficiency in working with software (such as Excel for designing spreadsheets) and other tools for analysing and reviewing routine outcome monitoring and questionnaire data. Abilities Essential Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures. Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions. Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self harming or aggressive behaviour. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to people who may have impediments to understanding Desirable A desire to explore and pursue a career in Professional Psychology.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brent CAMHS, Monks Park Health Centre

Monks Park

Brent

HA9 6JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brent CAMHS, Monks Park Health Centre

Monks Park

Brent

HA9 6JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and motivated Registered Psychologist to join our dedicated and growing team of professionals as we continue an exciting period of expansion. This is an opportunity for someone who shares our commitment to making a meaningful difference and who can truly embody our core values:

Ambition We dream BIG then make it happen

Dedication We go the extra mile for every child

Inclusivity Unique, but UNITED

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance, advice and support to others, in the development and delivery of neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention pathways, post assessment recommendations, advice, and workshop programmes for children and young people, and the adults working with or caring for them such as teachers, health or social care workers and parents. They may directly participate in and undertake these tasks and act as an expert role model to others, whilst also providing support to others undertaking these tasks.

They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Registered Psychologists, Qualified Nurses (from a range of disciplines), Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatrician, Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Trainees, Clinical Assistants and charity volunteers.

About us

Established in 2000, Caudwell Children aims to change peoples lives, change the way society perceives and treats disabled and neurodivergent people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice.

We believe in a world where disabled and neurodivergent children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve #jointhechange and help us in our mission!

Our facilities provide a state-of-the-art base within the grounds of Keele University, Staffordshire, with the option of informal homeworking arrangements up to 40% of working week after passing probation.

Job summary

Join Evolve Psychology Services and play a key role in delivering high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for children, young people and adults across the UK. As part of our supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to autism and ADHD assessment pathways, helping to ensure individuals and families receive timely, evidence-based recommendations and support.

This is an exciting opportunity for a psychology graduate with experience in a clinical setting or experienced assistant psychologist looking to develop specialist skills in neurodevelopmental assessment.

You will receive ongoing training, clinical support and opportunities for professional development within a clinician-led organisation committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged. We will review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to remove the advert at any time.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the assessment and diagnostic process for autism and ADHD across our pathways. Duties will include gathering and analysing assessment information, undertaking school observations where needed and liaison, supporting developmental history interviews, administering and scoring psychometric measures and Qb tests, and contributing to diagnostic reports.

You will work closely with psychologists and other clinicians within a multidisciplinary team, participate in referral screening and case discussions, maintain accurate clinical records and databases, and support service improvement, audits and evaluation activities. The role requires effective communication with service users, families, schools and professionals, alongside strong organisational and report-writing skills.

About us

Evolve Psychology Services is a clinician-founded and clinician-led independent psychology service specialising in neurodevelopmental assessments for autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. Established in 2014, we have grown into a national service delivering NHS and private pathways across the UK and Ireland.

Our values of compassion, integrity and clinical excellence underpin everything we do. We are proud of our multidisciplinary team of over 100 professionals who are dedicated to improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with access to ongoing professional development, clinical supervision and reflective practice. Our innovative digital systems and in-house support services help reduce administrative burden, allowing clinicians to focus on delivering high-quality care. Benefits include competitive salary, generous annual leave, private healthcare, pension contributions, wellbeing support and opportunities to contribute to research, training and service development through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy.

Job summary

The post holder would support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users within the home treatment team, providing psychological assessments and interventions within the scope appropriate to level of experience and training and under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, and to undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the care group.

Please note this post may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

To work independently with work managed and goals agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the Team policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collation and analysis of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, consultation and project work.

To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.

To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.

To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service.

To undertake direct and indirect clinical work that is managed and goals agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.

About us

Kensington & Chelsea Home treatment team is part of the acute mental health care pathway within CNWL Trust and are very proud to be accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatry's Quality Network for Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Teams.

Job summary

Band 8a - Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (CYPMHS South)

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional to join HPFT CYPMHS South team. The post is designed for a psychologist who is ready to consolidate specialist skills while developing into a senior clinician.

The service operates across two main sites, and the post holder will be expected to work from both locations in line with clinical need, team arrangements and service priorities: Watford Peace Children's Centre, Peace Prospect, Watford, WD17 3EW, and Borehamwood Civic Offices, Ground Floor, NHS Building, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 9SP. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary professionals and supporting collaborative, multi-agency working.

The post holder will hold HCPC registration and will provide a highly specialist psychological service and delivery of evidence-based service and routine outcome measures monitoring are robust, timely and aligned to the service's agreed pathways under principles of CAPA model of approach and CYP-IAPT, inclusive of both generic and specific work.

CYPMHS South sits within a wider countywide CYPMHS system of other teams of HPFT, offering strong professional links and peer support across community and specialist teams aligned to Hertfordshire's geographical quadrants. This post is offered as a development role.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for a caseload of complex assessment, treatment andconsultation work with children, adolescents and their families, withproblems of behavioral, emotional, psychological or mental health issues, providing Core work (as defined by CAPA) and in addition contributing to Specific/Specialist work (as defined by CAPA) as agreed with CommunityCYPMHS Managers and Professional leads.

To operate as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing child and adolescent mental health services for the quadrant, in line with theprinciples and practice of CYP-IAPT.

To work in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs offamilies from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.

About us

Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job summary

* This is a fully remote role

Following a year of incredible growth, RTN Mental Health Solutions is looking to further strengthen our clinical network.

As a leading provider of ADHD and autism diagnostic services, we are committed to making neurodiversity support accessible, compassionate and clinically robust. We are now seeking experienced Clinical Psychologists to support autism assessments for children and/or adults as part of our multidisciplinary ASD assessment pathway.

As an Associate Clinical Psychologist, you will support the delivery of high-quality autism assessments as part of RTNs diagnostic pathway.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for completing agreed elements of ASD assessments, reviewing and interpreting clinical information, and contributing your professional expertise to multidisciplinary team discussions and diagnostic decision-making.

Depending on your experience and training, this will include clinical interviews, developmental history taking, structured observations, ADOS-2 assessments, report writing and feedback sessions.

About us

Our Values In Action

Our values Respect, Transformation and Nurture are not just words on a wall; they guide everything we do.

• Respect: We listen with empathy, value lived experience and ensure every voice matters.
• Transformation: We embrace innovation and stay curious, always looking for smarter ways to deliver excellence.
• Nurture: We lead with patience, celebrate each others achievements and invest in the growth of our people.

Why us?

We believe in taking care of our clinicians just as well as we take care of our patients.

• Flexible work: Assessments offered on a sessional basis
• Remote and independent working: Support the service in a way that works around your availability
• Purpose: A meaningful role supporting access to timely autism assessments
• Collaboration: Contribute to a supportive multidisciplinary assessment pathway
• Culture: Join an inclusive organisation where individuality and neurodiversity are celebrated
• Support: Work alongside a growing, values-led clinical and operational team

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£250 to £300 a session Child and Adult ASD Assessment Rates

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0481-26-0002

Job locations

71-75 Shelton St

Covent Garden

London

Greater London

WC2H 9JQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Associate Clinical Psychologist, you will support the delivery of high-quality autism assessments as part of RTNs diagnostic pathway.

You will be responsible for completing agreed elements of ASD assessments, reviewing and interpreting clinical information, and contributing your professional expertise to multidisciplinary team discussions and diagnostic decision-making.

Depending on your experience and training, this will include clinical interviews, developmental history taking, structured observations, ADOS-2 assessments, report writing and feedback sessions.

You will ensure that every individual receives a respectful, professional and supportive assessment experience.

Role Responsibilities

ASD Assessments:Complete agreed components of autism assessments for children and/or adults as part of RTNs diagnostic pathway.

Clinical Assessment and Reporting:Gather, review and interpret relevant clinical information, complete structured assessments and provide clear, accurate clinical reports.

Multidisciplinary Working:Contribute to MDT discussions and diagnostic decision-making, sharing your clinical findings, formulation and professional recommendations.

Feedback and Recommendations:Support the delivery of clear, sensitive and neuroaffirming feedback to individuals and families following assessment.

Person-Centred Practice:Ensure every assessment is delivered with empathy, professionalism and respect for the individuals needs, presentation and lived experience.

Compliance and Quality:Maintain accurate documentation and follow relevant clinical, safeguarding and information governance standards.

Professional Standards:Work within your professional scope of practice and maintain appropriate registration, training and clinical competence.

Job description Job responsibilities As an Associate Clinical Psychologist, you will support the delivery of high-quality autism assessments as part of RTNs diagnostic pathway.You will be responsible for completing agreed elements of ASD assessments, reviewing and interpreting clinical information, and contributing your professional expertise to multidisciplinary team discussions and diagnostic decision-making.Depending on your experience and training, this will include clinical interviews, developmental history taking, structured observations, ADOS-2 assessments, report writing and feedback sessions.You will ensure that every individual receives a respectful, professional and supportive assessment experience.Role ResponsibilitiesASD Assessments:Complete agreed components of autism assessments for children and/or adults as part of RTNs diagnostic pathway.Clinical Assessment and Reporting:Gather, review and interpret relevant clinical information, complete structured assessments and provide clear, accurate clinical reports.Multidisciplinary Working:Contribute to MDT discussions and diagnostic decision-making, sharing your clinical findings, formulation and professional recommendations.Feedback and Recommendations:Support the delivery of clear, sensitive and neuroaffirming feedback to individuals and families following assessment.Person-Centred Practice:Ensure every assessment is delivered with empathy, professionalism and respect for the individuals needs, presentation and lived experience.Compliance and Quality:Maintain accurate documentation and follow relevant clinical, safeguarding and information governance standards.Professional Standards:Work within your professional scope of practice and maintain appropriate registration, training and clinical competence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Strong attention to detail
• A person-centred, respectful and neuroaffirming approach
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider clinical team

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised qualification in Clinical Psychology
• Current HCPC registration
• Formal ADOS-2 training and experience administering, scoring and reporting on ADOS-2 assessments
• Experience working with children and/or adults as part of autism assessment pathways
• Experience contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions and decision-making
• Strong clinical assessment, formulation and professional judgement

Person Specification Experience Essential Strong attention to detail A person-centred, respectful and neuroaffirming approach Appropriate professional indemnity insurance The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider clinical team Qualifications Essential A recognised qualification in Clinical Psychology Current HCPC registration Formal ADOS-2 training and experience administering, scoring and reporting on ADOS-2 assessments Experience working with children and/or adults as part of autism assessment pathways Experience contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions and decision-making Strong clinical assessment, formulation and professional judgement

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

RTN Mental Health Solutions

Address

71-75 Shelton St

Covent Garden

London

Greater London

WC2H 9JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rtnmentalhealthsolutions.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

RTN Mental Health Solutions

Address

71-75 Shelton St

Covent Garden

London

Greater London

WC2H 9JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rtnmentalhealthsolutions.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Come and join our friendly team as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team East in the vibrant town of Slough. Our main mission? To deliver top-quality care to our amazing patients and offer an alternative to traditional mental health admissions. You will be based in the main hub in Slough. We're here 24/7, and if you're on the lookout for a role with flexible hours, the chance to work long days, nights, and weekends, plus loads of opportunities for growth and development, then you're in the right place!

Your role will involve conducting thorough assessments, delivering effective treatments, and offering brief, evidence-based follow-up services to patients referred from community mental health teams, the psych liaison service, or inpatient wards.

While you'll be based in heart of Slough, get ready for some exciting variety as you might occasionally travel to other locations like Windsor, Maidenhead, or Bracknell to meet the diverse needs of our services.

If you're passionate about mental health, crave a dynamic work environment, and want to make a real impact, this could be the role for you! Apply now and let's create positive change together!

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include carrying out assessments, developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans, along with directing patients to other services when necessary. Collaboration with service users and the broader multidisciplinary team is integral to the development of each personalised plan.

Operating within a multidisciplinary team, you'll oversee care delivery, manage risks, and evaluate care outcomes, prioritising the recovery of each service user.

You should be adept at taking calculated positive risks, aligning with the Trust Policy on Risk Assessment and Management.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has secured funding from NHS England to provide paid assistant psychologist experience within the Aspiring Clinical Psychologists Access Scheme. This schemeaims to provide work experience opportunities to recent psychology graduates that would otherwise be excluded from entering the profession through unpaid roles.

There are currently 3 posts available, working across our inpatient NICU, Major Trauma and Complex Rehabilitation specialities. To qualify, we encourage applications from individuals who:

• Graduated within the last 2 years with a psychology undergraduate degree (minimum 2:1)
• Are under represented in the clinical psychology profession, encouraging diversity
• Have been excluded from unpaid work experience due to additional responsibilities (e.g. being a carer)
• Have had less support to further their education (e.g. first generation in your family to go to university

You must not:

• Have a history of paid assistant psychologist experience
• Be salaried or a post graduate trainee within a university
• Be studying or have completed a master's degree (with the exception of an accredited conversion degree OR a combined undergraduate MSci degree, on the basis that the financial position is the same as an undergraduate degree and different from an MSc)

Candidates MUST be available for interview on 2nd October 2026 or 5th October 2026. Please indicate availability and how you qualify for the scheme within your application.

Main duties of the job

These posts will be managed within the Department of Psychological Services, which is a rapidly expanding and forward thinking team of psychologists and psychological therapists. The Assistant Psychologists will contribute to high-quality patient care within our various specialities, supporting assessment of patients and offering psychological support under thesupervision of a clinical psychologist.

The post holders will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in research and audit activities where required, and adhere to Trust and departmental policies, whilst remaining updated on service and professional standards.These posts will be supported with regular supervision from experienced, qualified Clinical Psychologists, and there will be access to peer support and professional development opportunities where applicable.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

Job summary

We are looking for a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist with relevant experience and training to the deliver specialist 1:1/Group interventions with adult male prisoners at HMP/YOI Norwich prison.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a continually developing service,

Within the team you will be working with a multidisciplinary team inclusive of Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, Therapists, occupational Therapist, Assistant Practitioners, as well as prison based professionals.

Main duties of the job

The post is based at HMP Norwich. The role will involve working closely with the Mental Health In Reach team providing a specialist assessment and intervention provision , complimenting the current multi-disciplinary team

You will be working with men who may self-harm, have attempted suicide, and/or experience high levels of anxiety or trauma/PTSD. The role includes having an active contribution in reducing self-harm, self destructive and violent behaviour.

Clinical: Provision of specialist psychology assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups, referred to the service.

Training & Development: Supporting and where appropriate implementing and delivering training to embed psychologically informed practices within the multidisciplinary team, supporting a stepped care model of psychological care.

Staff Wellbeing & Resilience: Promote staff wellbeing by leading reflective supervision and post-incident support enhancing resilience and retention in challenging environments.

About us

The service is currently contracted to NSFT but has gone out for re-tender, so will be managed and delivered by a different provider from the 1st April 2027. The new provider is yet to be confirmed.

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

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

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-GYW8228732-A

Job locations

HMP Norwich

Knox Road

Norwich

NR1 4LU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oPost Graduate Degree (or equivalent) in Clinical/Forensic Psychology, accredited by the BPS
• oOngoing Specialist training/accredited short courses
• oRegistered as a practitioner psychologist with the HCPC

Desirable

• oEvidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• oTheory and practice of specialised psychological interventions

Experience

Essential

• oExperience working as a qualified clinical/forensic psychologist and are able to evidence appropriate knowledge/experience in practice
• oExperience of working with a variety and severity client groups and clinical problems in various settings, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems
• oExperience of working with a range of complex and challenging behaviours and exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment

Desirable

• oExperience of representing psychology within MDT settings (clinical and organisational)
• oExperience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post
• oExperience of supervision and teaching

Skills

Essential

• oSkilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
• oWell-developed communication skills (oral and written)
• oAble to effectively communicate technical and clinically sensitive information to service users, families, carers and other professionals inside and outside of the NHS
• oSkills in consultation to professional and non-professional groups
• oSkills in training and supervision. Skills in creating and delivering presentations and training programmes

Desirable

• oExperience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post
• oskills in neuropsychological assessment

Knowledge

Essential

• oDoctor level knowledge of research design, methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis
• oKnowledge of mental health legislation within specialist clinical contex
• oEvidence of CPD as recommended by the BPS

Desirable

• oWell-developed knowledge of theory and practice of specialised psychological intervention and assessment in specialist clinical service-user groups

Other

Essential

• oAble to identify, provide and promote appropriate support strategies to staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours
• oAble to use multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings
• oAbility to travel independently

Desirable

• oExperience of working within a multicultural framework
• oExperience of providing specific support and intervention and strategy for staff

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oPost Graduate Degree (or equivalent) in Clinical/Forensic Psychology, accredited by the BPS oOngoing Specialist training/accredited short courses oRegistered as a practitioner psychologist with the HCPC Desirable oEvidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice oTheory and practice of specialised psychological interventions Experience Essential oExperience working as a qualified clinical/forensic psychologist and are able to evidence appropriate knowledge/experience in practice oExperience of working with a variety and severity client groups and clinical problems in various settings, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems oExperience of working with a range of complex and challenging behaviours and exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment Desirable oExperience of representing psychology within MDT settings (clinical and organisational) oExperience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post oExperience of supervision and teaching Skills Essential oSkilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management oWell-developed communication skills (oral and written) oAble to effectively communicate technical and clinically sensitive information to service users, families, carers and other professionals inside and outside of the NHS oSkills in consultation to professional and non-professional groups oSkills in training and supervision. Skills in creating and delivering presentations and training programmes Desirable oExperience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post oskills in neuropsychological assessment Knowledge Essential oDoctor level knowledge of research design, methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis oKnowledge of mental health legislation within specialist clinical contex oEvidence of CPD as recommended by the BPS Desirable oWell-developed knowledge of theory and practice of specialised psychological intervention and assessment in specialist clinical service-user groups Other Essential oAble to identify, provide and promote appropriate support strategies to staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours oAble to use multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings oAbility to travel independently Desirable oExperience of working within a multicultural framework oExperience of providing specific support and intervention and strategy for staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

HMP Norwich

Knox Road

Norwich

NR1 4LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

HMP Norwich

Knox Road

Norwich

NR1 4LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving team culture, engagement, and performance? Do you enjoy working with people to create meaningful change?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Organisational Development Advisor to join our Team Engagement and Development (TED) programme--an award-winning approach to improving team effectiveness across the NHS and beyond.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of organisational development, supporting teams and leaders to understand their engagement data, have impactful conversations, and take meaningful action. You will design and deliver engaging training, facilitate team development sessions, and provide tailored support to both internal teams and external partner organisations.

As part of a small, dynamic team, you'll play a key role in the continued growth of TED--supporting new client onboarding, contributing to innovative resources, and helping shape the future of team engagement across multiple sectors.

If you're a confident facilitator, a strong communicator, and someone who thrives on building relationships and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Design and deliver engaging TED training and team development sessions for team leaders and staff
• Facilitate team discussions to help interpret engagement data and develop meaningful action plans
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to leaders to embed improvements in team culture and performance
• Work with internal teams and external clients to implement the TED programme effectively
• Support onboarding, training, and relationship management for external partner organisations
• Contribute to the development of TED resources, toolkits, and communications
• Support the delivery of client events, workshops, and learning sessions
• Collaborate with the wider OD team to continuously improve the TED approach and impact

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering excellent care with compassion. We recognise that engaged, supported staff are key to achieving this, and we are proud to invest in innovative approaches to team development and culture.

The Team Engagement and Development (TED) programme is an award-winning initiative that supports teams to improve communication, collaboration, and performance. As part of our Organisational Development team, you will join a supportive and dynamic group of professionals dedicated to making a meaningful difference for both staff and patients.

We offer a collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to a growing programme with impact across the NHS and beyond.

Job summary

We have an exciting vacancy that has arisen for a clinical/ counselling psychologist with substantial experience post-qualification within our Integrated Community Care and Recovery (ICCR) Services working across two of our service areas with adults with mental health difficulties in the community. The post will be 0.4 with a vibrant community mental health team and 0.6 with the enhanced team for personality disorders, both located in the Solihull Hub . This is an ideal post to apply your full range of psychological skills and knowledge including consultation, training, supervision, service development, leadership and research in addition to direct clinical work.

We are looking for a suitably experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologists.

It is a stimulating time in the service as the post-holders will be part of multi-professional teams supporting the Transformation of our Community Services in BSMHFT as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.

We would welcome more experience of working with individuals who have received a diagnosis of personality disorder and are keen to develop specialisms and greater leadership roles to make a difference in the community.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and skilled clinicians who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide a range of clinical services. The individual will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of multilevel and integrated service provision and to further develop skills of complex case assessment, formulation and the application of evidence based psychological interventions, both individual and in groups. You should have experience of working with service users with complex mental health and behavioural needs; additionally to be familiar with the needs of a diverse BAME community and working in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation.

We have an established track record in service innovation supporting a diverse range of clinical and academic interest, with time for research and teaching related activities built into many of our psychological professions job plans. There are clear career paths for psychologists in the service who join us, and we are committed to your development through training and supervision.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

Supporting and delivering safe patient care throughout the perioperative journey.

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

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£20,699 to £25,197 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C402.25F

Job locations

Wimborne Hospital

Victoria Road

Wimborne

BH211ER

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

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

Desirable

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Experience

Desirable

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role

3. Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

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

Business travel

Essential

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wimborne Hospital

Victoria Road

Wimborne

BH211ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wimborne Hospital

Victoria Road

Wimborne

BH211ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to take on an important part-time role within our multidisciplinary inherited bleeding disorders team. You will work with physiotherapy, nurse and medical colleagues in a pan-BCU service to enhance the health and psychological wellbeing of people affected by inherited bleeding disorders. There are strong connections to parallel services in South Wales, the Haemophilia Psychology Association, Haemophilia Wales, and the North Wales Doctoral Clinical Psychology Training Course.

Main duties of the job

In addition to providing psychological assessment and interventions, the post holder will work collaboratively with service colleagues to foster service access and engagement, and thereby optimise the health care experience of service users. Leadership opportunities exist for service development, and consultation, teaching and support of colleagues. There are also opportunities to collaborate cross-speciality for the benefit of the population the service supports e.g. with colleagues working in gynaecology and obstetrics. Continuing professional development, research and the trainee support will also be encouraged.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We have a permanent post at Band 4 full time for a dynamic and creative assistant clinical psychologist. You would be working with the Bromley Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) based at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. You will be working in a variety of community settings, with individuals, groups, families and staff teams, providing assessment, support and intervention and applying a range of therapeutic approaches. The post will be based in Sidcup, but will require work in various locations across Bromley, and some work in all the three boroughs covered by Oxleas. You will ideally have a car available, but it is essential that you can travel throughout the Oxleas area, using public transport where necessary.

Individual supervision will be provided by experienced psychologists and nurses. The psychology speciality is a creative and innovative one, encouraging research and service evaluation, with a strong focus on measuring outcomes.

The psychology speciality and Oxleas value highly the involvement and expertise of service users - from their being part of interviews for all posts, through to projects to enable their voices to be heard and to influence services.

For more information about this post, please contact Dr Sandra Baum, Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Bromley and Head of LD psychological therapies in Oxleas on 0203 871 5680 or [email protected]

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY

• To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, across all sectors of care; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist
• Working independently on a day-to-day basis according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.
• To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care