Job summary

Join NHS England's National Vaccination and Screening Directorate and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of bowel cancer screening across England. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex transformation programmes that improve patient outcomes, strengthen services and support earlier diagnosis of cancer.

You will oversee a portfolio of interdependent projects and business change activities, driving the successful delivery of strategic priorities across the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Working at a national level, you will bring together colleagues from across the NHS, government bodies, digital partners, clinical teams and external organisations to implement change that makes a real difference to millions of people.

You will be a skilled programme leader with strong stakeholder management, governance and delivery expertise. You will be comfortable operating in a complex environment, balancing strategic thinking with practical implementation, and able to build effective relationships across organisational boundaries.

This role offers the opportunity to influence national policy implementation, support digital transformation, improve workforce capability and help reduce health inequalities through one of the NHS's most important prevention and early diagnosis programmes. If you are passionate about delivering meaningful change at scale and want to contribute to improving population health, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Screening Pathway Implementation Lead will play a key role in delivering transformation and service improvement across the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Working within NHS England's National Vaccination and Screening Directorate, the postholder will lead projects and business change initiatives that support delivery of national screening priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading transformation projects across the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, ensuring successful implementation, business readiness and delivery of benefits.
• Driving the programme's digital transformation agenda and monitoring progress against agreed milestones and objectives.
• Working with national, regional and local stakeholders to implement improvements across the screening pathway.
• Ensuring programme developments, changes and key messages are communicated effectively to services and stakeholders.
• Supporting delivery of the bowel cancer screening data strategy, including oversight of programme metrics, reporting and performance monitoring.
• Chairing and supporting operational working groups, task and finish groups and other forums as required.
• Providing governance, assurance and programme management oversight, including management of risks, issues, dependencies and reporting.
• Building productive relationships with internal and external partners to support successful delivery across the programme portfolio.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for this post holder to join an integrated diabetes service in developing psychological support for Enfield residents living with diabetes and its complications. The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Lead for Diabetes, Medical Consultants, Diabetes Specialist Nurses and other colleagues to determine to how best to provide effective, evidence based psychological support for people with diabetes attending the service. Such input will be aimed at reducing diabetes related distress and disability and promoting wellbeing, adherence to treatment, and positive treatment outcomes in adults with complex diabetes related problems. Input will also support with signposting / referring people with diabetes to other relevant services for example. mental health teams.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the provision of a high quality, specialist clinical/counselling psychology service to the Diabetes Centre. This will include providing highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy, offering advice and consultation on psychological aspects of diabetes to other health professionals and supporting clinical team members who provide psychosocial care. Where appropriate, the post holder with exercise autonomous professional responsibility for clinical decisions, working within professional guidelines and Diabetes Centre policies and procedures.

The post holder will be expected to utilise their knowledge of evidence based psychological interventions and research skills to identify and implement audit, research and service development projects within the Diabetes Centre (if appropriate)

The post holder will also have a key role in education on psychologically informed care within the Diabetes Centre and when appropriate, will be involved in the training and continuing professional development of clinical / counselling psychologists and other health professionals.

About us

The Integrated Diabetes Service is a nurse-led service supported by a multidisciplinary team, including a diabetes consultant, clinical nurse lead, diabetes specialist nurses, dietitian, psychologist, healthcare assistant, and a health and wellbeing coach.

The service delivers specialised care for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including support for pregnancy, renal, and preconception clinics. Care is provided through a fully integrated model, with close collaboration between community and acute teams.

The service adopts a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. Clinical activities include assessment, diagnosis, shared decision-making, and the delivery of personalised treatment and management plans, focusing on achieving the three treatment targets and completing the nine key diabetes care processes.

This includes comprehensive assessment of patient history and pathology, management of diabetes-related complications, and review of dietary and lifestyle interventions. The service also provides structured education programmes for individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes.

Job summary

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a diverse, positive and exciting service? Then this is the opportunity for you to join us and be part of the C&K CAMHS Crisis Service and Homebased treatment service

We are recruiting a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner into the Crisis Service and Homebased treatment service part of our service in Calderdale and Kirklees.

The successful applicant will have experience of working in mental health, be able to work autonomously whilst knowing the limitations of the role and will have exemplary record-keeping.

This dynamic position will be exactly what you are looking for if you would thrive in a community role where you will be part of a friendly, experienced and supportive team.

We welcome newly qualified Nurses/social workers and OTs to apply for this role which will be focused on social integration work and recovery-based therapy principles, care planning and risk assessment.

This role is outreach work in the community and so a driving licence and access to a vehicle will be essential.

In addition to all SWYFT/NHS benefits, we offer a supportive induction, supervision, development/training and flexible working within the service where the leadership team are approachable, robust and experienced.

Please note that all interviews will take place face to face.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work shifts between the hours of 9am and 8pm, the service operates 365 days a year.

You will work under the supervision of a CAMHS crisis/HBTT Clinicians and will have Clinical Supervision provided by an experienced clinician.

The primary role is supporting children, young people and their families, who are open to CAMHS and require intensive support in the community to reach their full potential.

The role also involves liaising with other professionals, handing over, assessing young people including care planning and risk assessment.

Using Goal Based Outcomes to monitor young peoples journey through CAMHS with in a discharge-focused, collaborative approach, is vital to this role.

The post holder will use therapeutic engagement skills to inspire young people to maintain their life skills, education and physical activity to aid recovery to ensure children and young people continue to be integrated in the community.

Forming and maintaining professional relationships is a key part of the role.

We welcome applicants who are: Resilient, work safely under pressure, can prioritise clinical tasks and who can engage and motivate young people to participate in activities.

Knowledge of the following legislation is required: Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job summary

Are you a Qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact on adults facing severe, long-term mental health challenges? Do you want to support the dedicated teams working with these individuals while utilising opportunities in teaching, research and service development?

Join our compassionate and collaborative Primary Care Network Psychology Team in Telford & Wrekin, where we take pride in fostering a supportive, innovative, and nurturing team culture. We are dedicated to encouraging creativity and continuous improvement as we expand and enhance our services.

Our group interventions service supports clients with severe and enduring mental health issues who do not meet the criteria for IAPT or Adult Community Mental Health Teams. While we primarily offer group interventions, one-to-one interventions are available in specific circumstances. We work closely with other mental health teams and services.

We are committed to your professional development, offering ongoing training and growth opportunities to help you thrive in your career.

Main duties of the job

• To provide an excellent standard of psychological and clinical input into the Primary Care Networks in order to meet the needs of people in primary care with complex psychological needs and provide support to general practice and mental health staff working in primary care.
• To provide psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to clients with a range of psychological presentations within the PCN.
• To work both autonomously and in consultation with colleagues, making appropriate decisions within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the employing organisation's policies and procedures.
• To offer advice and consultation on service users' psychological care to clinical colleagues within the PCNs and to other professionals as appropriate.
• To arrange and participate in Outreach work to build relationships and increase referrals from other services.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

10 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

301-VS-26-8272722

Job locations

Hall Court

Telford

TF34NF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For:

• A reflective, open-minded clinical associate psychologistwho thrives in a collaborative, team-focused setting and is a team player.
• Strong communication, organisational and time management skills, with a keen ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Experienceand interestin working withadults with severe mental health conditions, utilising a range of therapeutic approaches.
• An interest in group interventionsand developing skills in managinggroups dynamicsor relational processes.
• Ability and/ or willingnessto integrate a range of therapeutic models into your practice and development of the group psychology offers.
• A strong passion for service development and team support is essential.

Why You Should Apply:

• Collaborative & Compassionate Team:Become part of a psychologically minded team that values innovation, creativity, and mutual support.
• A Land of Opportunities:The successful applicant will conduct assessments, formulations and deliver group interventions tailored to meet the needs of our clients, contribute to and help shape the CPD offerings for staff within our services, and support the development of collaborative relationships with other services. Additionally, there will be opportunities for one-to-one work with clients.
• Personal and Professional Growth:In addition to clinical development, there are numerous opportunities for supervision, service development, research and leadership.

This is an opportunity to be part of an empowering, team-oriented environment where your contributions will truly matter and be valued.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today or share with someone who might be interested.

Please refer to the Job Description and Specification for more details, and feel free to contact Dr Sonia Kaur Dhinse (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) for any further discussions.

Job description Job responsibilities What Were Looking For: A reflective, open-minded clinical associate psychologistwho thrives in a collaborative, team-focused setting and is a team player. Strong communication, organisational and time management skills, with a keen ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks. Experienceand interestin working withadults with severe mental health conditions, utilising a range of therapeutic approaches. An interest in group interventionsand developing skills in managinggroups dynamicsor relational processes. Ability and/ or willingnessto integrate a range of therapeutic models into your practice and development of the group psychology offers. A strong passion for service development and team support is essential. Why You Should Apply: Collaborative & Compassionate Team:Become part of a psychologically minded team that values innovation, creativity, and mutual support. A Land of Opportunities:The successful applicant will conduct assessments, formulations and deliver group interventions tailored to meet the needs of our clients, contribute to and help shape the CPD offerings for staff within our services, and support the development of collaborative relationships with other services. Additionally, there will be opportunities for one-to-one work with clients. Personal and Professional Growth:In addition to clinical development, there are numerous opportunities for supervision, service development, research and leadership. This is an opportunity to be part of an empowering, team-oriented environment where your contributions will truly matter and be valued. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today or share with someone who might be interested. Please refer to the Job Description and Specification for more details, and feel free to contact Dr Sonia Kaur Dhinse (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) for any further discussions.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist
• Experience of working with clients with mental health difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of group work

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist
• Experience of working with clients experiencing mental health difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of group work

Person Specification Essential Criteria Essential Qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist Experience of working with clients with mental health difficulties Desirable Experience of group work Essential Criteria Essential Qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist Experience of working with clients experiencing mental health difficulties Desirable Experience of group work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hall Court

Telford

TF34NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hall Court

Telford

TF34NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a Band 6 Mental Health professional with a passion for Early Intervention in Psychosis? Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to develop your skills and expertise? Look no further than Midland Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT)

Our Early Intervention Team is one of the top-performing teams in the country. Clinicians in our team hold smaller caseloads that enable people to deliver the quality of care that they aspire to. Professionals in our team say that they find the work inherently rewarding because of the clear sense of what "good" looks like in this field, and because of the huge impact you are able to have on a person's life, with full recovery a realistic possibility in many cases.

This post will predominantly be covering the East of the patch, which includes Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton on Trent and surrounding areas. However, the team as a whole provides input to people across South Staffordshire, working out of team bases across the Trust, as well as people's homes, GP surgeries, other public settings, and inpatient settings. Therefore, the successful applicant must be willing to travel across the geographical area where required.

Main duties of the job

The Early Intervention Service supports individuals for up to 3 years who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis, are typically presenting for the first time to mental health services and have either not yet received any treatment or have been treated for less than a year. The service is designed to encourage access and provide treatment to predominantly a young service user group, but also spans an age ranging up to 65. It embraces a culturally sensitive approach, adopting a bio/psycho/social approach and assertive outreach style therefore the team composition is suited to this target group.

You will be required to contribute to assessments of people who are referred to the service, working alongside other members of the team and in partnership with the person, their families/carers and other services and professionals involved.

You will act as care co-ordinator to a clinical caseload who have been assessed and accepted onto caseload by the service, and will also be expected to contribute to a team approach in relation to meeting service users and their family's needs.

You will act as an autonomous practitioner in aspects of their role, agreeing care plans with service users and the multi-disciplinary team involved. Referring to the team leader and senior practitioners where necessary, but in particular in relation to high profile and very complex cases.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-RJ-26-8255549

Job locations

South East Staffordshire

Lichfield/Burton/Tamworth

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the relevant professional registration and have a passion for working with people with mental health needs. You should also have excellent communication skills and be committed to providing high quality care to our patients.

The team and Trust offer a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development opportunities and a supportive, inclusive working environment, so if you are passionate about early intervention in psychosis and would like to make a difference to those in our care then we would like to hear from you. Equally, if you have questions and would like to know more before applying we would welcome a conversation.

We encourage candidates to bring their authentic selves to work, and as such value applicants from diverse backgrounds and with varied experiences. We would love to talk to you about this role and our service; please feel free to get in touch either before or after you make an application Celeste Callaghan (Operational Lead) 0300 303 3428, [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube To be successful in this role, you will need to have the relevant professional registration and have a passion for working with people with mental health needs. You should also have excellent communication skills and be committed to providing high quality care to our patients. The team and Trust offer a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development opportunities and a supportive, inclusive working environment, so if you are passionate about early intervention in psychosis and would like to make a difference to those in our care then we would like to hear from you. Equally, if you have questions and would like to know more before applying we would welcome a conversation. We encourage candidates to bring their authentic selves to work, and as such value applicants from diverse backgrounds and with varied experiences. We would love to talk to you about this role and our service; please feel free to get in touch either before or after you make an application Celeste Callaghan (Operational Lead) 0300 303 3428, [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered mental health professional Eg. Nurse or Occupational Therapist
• Active on relevant professional register

Desirable

• Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy)

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
• Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting

Desirable

• Experience of leading CPA process

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered mental health professional Eg. Nurse or Occupational Therapist Active on relevant professional register Desirable Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy) Experience Essential Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting Desirable Experience of leading CPA process

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South East Staffordshire

Lichfield/Burton/Tamworth

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South East Staffordshire

Lichfield/Burton/Tamworth

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner to work with individuals with complex emotional needs based in clinic or community venues within Burton and Uttoxeter.

You would be working within the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) and the The Intensive Life Skills (ILS) Pathway to provide assessment and intervention for adults 17+ experiencing complex emotional difficulties as part of the Adult Mental Health Service. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence based interventions.

You will support the service as either a highly skilled NMC Registered Nurse, HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist or Registered Social Worker working within highly psychologically minded, enthusiastic, dedicated and supportive teams to support service-users who present with high levels of emotional distress and often have histories of complex trauma, neurodiversity and/or adverse experiences.

You will need to travel independently over a large geographical area and will require suitable transport.

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health Community Practitioner you will be expected to undertake holistic comprehensive assessments and formulation of complex clinical presentations, including risk assessments and risk management.

The role will involve:

Delivering group based and individual interventions in line with the pathway model and utilising Structured Clinical Management (SCM). There will be a requirement to undertake the role of named worker for a caseload of service users.

Some individual and group-based interventions are being delivered remotely, and the successful candidate will therefore have strong ICT skills and be able to communicate effectively with others through technology.

Participate in both delivering and receiving a range of clinical supervision and professional and clinical development within the pathway.

Provide consultation, support and clinical supervision to other health professionals working within the Integrated Community Mental Health Services and Older Adults service and other areas of the Trust where identified as appropriate.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

10 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

301-RJ-26-8284785

Job locations

Horninglow Clinic

Burton on Trent

DE13 0TF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check out the below videos showcasing why MPFT is a great place to work and to grow your career:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

The services use therapeutic models including Structured Clinical Management (SCM), attachment theory, behavioural theory, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, EMDR, Trauma-Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Treatment. The successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to develop into becoming a Structured Clinical Management Practitioner. They will use the knowledge and skills that they already have to provide individual sessions and workshop interventions.

We actively support and encourage our employees to undertake subsequent training aiding their personal development.

Job description Job responsibilities Please check out the below videos showcasing why MPFT is a great place to work and to grow your career: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification. The services use therapeutic models including Structured Clinical Management (SCM), attachment theory, behavioural theory, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, EMDR, Trauma-Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Treatment. The successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to develop into becoming a Structured Clinical Management Practitioner. They will use the knowledge and skills that they already have to provide individual sessions and workshop interventions. We actively support and encourage our employees to undertake subsequent training aiding their personal development.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following in CMHN, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychological Therapy
• Post qualification experience, such as evidence of formal courses and training relevant to people with complex mental health needs related to emotional instability

Desirable

• Qualification in psychological interventions such as DBT, SCM, CBT, EMDR, MBT, relevant to a client group with complex mental health needs

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a client group who present with difficulties relating to emotional dysregulation, high risk challenging and chaotic behaviour, highly complex needs relating to trauma
• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services
• Experience of working with people engaging in high risk behaviours and self harm

Desirable

• Experience of working within a structured therapeutic model individually and in group settings
• Experience of facilitating psycho-educational and/or skills based groups

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following in CMHN, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychological Therapy Post qualification experience, such as evidence of formal courses and training relevant to people with complex mental health needs related to emotional instability Desirable Qualification in psychological interventions such as DBT, SCM, CBT, EMDR, MBT, relevant to a client group with complex mental health needs Experience Essential Experience of working with a client group who present with difficulties relating to emotional dysregulation, high risk challenging and chaotic behaviour, highly complex needs relating to trauma Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services Experience of working with people engaging in high risk behaviours and self harm Desirable Experience of working within a structured therapeutic model individually and in group settings Experience of facilitating psycho-educational and/or skills based groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horninglow Clinic

Burton on Trent

DE13 0TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horninglow Clinic

Burton on Trent

DE13 0TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Memory Service in Calderdale is looking for a Clinical Psychologist with an interest in neuropsychology and experience of dementia assessment to join our friendly team to provide neuropsychological assessment and professional consultation and support the delivery of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy groups. Other duties include service development, research & evaluation, teaching/training and clinical supervision.

The post is 0.6WTE at band 8a and there is potential if interested to take on an additional 0.2WTE at band 8a in the neighbouring Kirklees Memory Service.

The post is well supported by our Trustwide network of older adults psychologists including local colleagues in the older peoples CMHT, crisis team and inpatient service, and the Trusts neuropsychology lead.

Neuropsychology training will be supported (knowledge and/or practice component) dependent on acquisition of future NHSE funding.

Based at the Laura Mitchell Health Centre in Halifax.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

Core features of the role will include:

Working alongside the Principal Clinical Psychologist and multi-disciplinary team to provide a high-quality neuropsychological assessment service, in order to inform the diagnostic process.

Providing high-quality professional consultation and liaison services, both internally and externally.

Administration, scoring, interpretation, report writing and feeding back of neuropsychological assessments, screening tools and outcome measures.

Working with people over the age of 18 with a range of complex presentations, including physical and mental health co-morbidities.

Contributing to service development and evaluation projects, teaching and training to non-psychology colleagues.

Previous experience of neuropsychological assessment for dementia diagnosis is essential.

Previous experience of working within a multidisciplinary team would be an advantage.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job summary

"Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

Band 4 Assistant Psychologists - Older People's Services

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate looking to develop clinical experience within dementia care, cognitive assessment, and older adult mental health.

About the Role

The post-holder will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist to support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of people experiencing memory difficulties, including those with suspected or diagnosed dementia. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care for patients and their families.

About You

A degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited) is essential.

Experience working with older adults, individuals with cognitive impairment, or in a mental health setting is desirable.

Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills.

Ability to work flexibly within an MDT and manage sensitive information confidently.

What We Offer

Regular clinical supervision from a qualified psychologist.

Opportunities for professional development and training within the service.

A supportive, friendly, and innovative team committed to improving dementia care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to a range of key clinical and administrative activities, including but not limited to the following:

To support the delivery of high-quality psychological services within Maister Lodge inpatient ward by assisting with cognitive assessments, providing pre and post-diagnostic support, and contributing to service development under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

Provide feedback to patients and families following multidisciplinary meetings.

Support care planning and signpost to appropriate interventions and community resources.

Assist with audits, research projects, and service evaluations.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned in line with clinical and departmental priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive and neuropsychological assessments.

Gather collateral histories and behavioural information from patients, carers, and relevant professionals.

Support clinicians in diagnostic clinics and multidisciplinary case discussions.

Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and psycho-education under supervision.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policies.

Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality-improvement initiatives.

Help develop resources for patients and carers, including well-being and post-diagnostic support materials.

Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

Find out more and search live jobs.

Job summary

"Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

Band 4 Assistant Psychologists - Older People's Services

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate looking to develop clinical experience within dementia care, cognitive assessment, and older adult mental health.

About the Role

The post-holder will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist to support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of people experiencing memory difficulties, including those with suspected or diagnosed dementia. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care for patients and their families.

About You

A degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited) is essential.

Experience working with older adults, individuals with cognitive impairment, or in a mental health setting is desirable.

Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills.

Ability to work flexibly within an MDT and manage sensitive information confidently.

What We Offer

Regular clinical supervision from a qualified psychologist.

Opportunities for professional development and training within the service.

A supportive, friendly, and innovative team committed to improving dementia care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to a range of key clinical and administrative activities, including but not limited to the following:

To support the delivery of high-quality psychological services within Maister Lodge inpatient ward by assisting with cognitive assessments, providing pre and post-diagnostic support, and contributing to service development under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

Provide feedback to patients and families following multidisciplinary meetings.

Support care planning and signpost to appropriate interventions and community resources.

Assist with audits, research projects, and service evaluations.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned in line with clinical and departmental priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive and neuropsychological assessments.

Gather collateral histories and behavioural information from patients, carers, and relevant professionals.

Support clinicians in diagnostic clinics and multidisciplinary case discussions.

Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and psycho-education under supervision.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policies.

Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality-improvement initiatives.

Help develop resources for patients and carers, including well-being and post-diagnostic support materials.

Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

Find out more and search live jobs.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has a risen for a Band 6, MH Practitioner for a 12 month secondment within the MH Urgent Care Department.

The Mental Health Urgent Care Department, is a facility where adults, aged 18 years and above, who are experiencing a mental health crisis can receive an urgent biopsychosocial assessment with immediate care planning. It is a new, purpose built department based at the Basildon Mental Health Unit on the Basildon university Hospital site.

The post holder will work as a Band 6 Senior Practitioner with the urgent care team providing

high quality, evidence-based, holistic assessments to patients attending the service. Assessments must be completed in line with your professional code and Trust policies and clinical guidelines

Main duties of the job

Provide comprehensive assessment, care and safety planning for patients attending the Urgent Care Department ensuring their care pathway is purposeful and promotes recovery.

Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with your professional Code and Trust policy.

Develop and maintain specialist clinical skills and expertise in the assessment and treatment of people with mental health needs.

Receive, triage and assess patients attending the Urgent Care Department, ensuring nursing triage, assessment, care and support of each person is appropriate to their individual needs

Offer advice on management of patients with mental health issues other health care professionals, advocating for best practice in line with Trust and national guidance.

Assess, investigate, treat and discharge or refer patients attending the department with a diverse range of minor injuries/illnesses, within the parameters of the Urgent Care Department guidelines and scope of practice.

Feedback outcomes of assessments to the department clinical leaders and agree and implement the management plan

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

This post is only open to current employees of TEWV. Any applications received from non-TEWV employees will not be considered.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Acute Adult Mental Health Wards at Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough.

This post is offered on a permanent and full-time basis, and will cover three acute adult mental health wards, two male and one female ward. You will join a welcoming multi-disciplinary team in the provision of compassionate, trauma informed care to individuals in need of acute mental health care.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Psychology. Previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist and delivering psychologically informed interventions to people experiencing mental health difficulties would be desirable. This is a versatile and fast paced role; you will need to demonstrate compassion, be adaptable and work with flexibility, have excellent communication skills, and have experience of working within a team.

Main duties of the job

The post offers applicants an opportunity for direct and indirect work. The post holder will work under the supervision of an experienced Qualified Applied Psychologist in supporting the co-creation of MDT formulations and further assessment where needed to inform care and intervention planning. The post holders will be involved in supporting the provision of psychologically informed care and psychological interventions through direct and indirect clinical activities. This will include attendance at multidisciplinary meetings, contribution to psychological assessment and formulation, developing behaviour support plans, low grade psychological interventions, groups and evaluation of outcomes.

There will also be opportunities for audit and service evaluation, as well as protected time for professional development. Opportunities are available to connect with other Assistant Psychologists within Adult Mental Health services across the Trust.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate psychologist (clinical/ forensic/ counselling) to join us at our Middlesbrough MHSOP community mental health team in TEWV NHS Trust (fixed term - 10 months)

The post would suit an enthusiastic Psychologist, valuing the opportunity to work collaboratively with members of a well-established multi-disciplinary team, where psychology is a core treatment offer. A key part of this role will be using neuro psychological testing to assist in diagnostics with our organic pathway, clinical leadership skills to influence teams to embed formulations, psychological understanding and psychological interventions in both the functional and organic service lines.

As a service, we are keen to support and invest in the ongoing development of our Psychologists through CPD opportunities, so an interest in developing clinical skills across a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches is essential. The Psychologist would have the opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse population that includes male and female mental health, learning disability, autism and older adults, including those who may have experienced trauma and/ or neurological difficulties.

Main duties of the job

To be part of the leadership team with the Middlesbrough MHSOP team, to undertake neuro psych assessments, formulation, consultation and psychological interventions with older adults in a secondary care setting. To supervise trainees and other members of staff, as required, to be involved in audits, teaching and training and to work closely with other psychological professions staff in the specialty.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria due to the fixed term period of less than 12 months for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa, and therefore, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Job overview

**WELLBEING SUFFOLK** Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Qualified)

Wellbeing Suffolk is one of the top ranked NHS Talking Therapies services in the country and we are proud of the support our service provides in improving people's lives. People are at the heart of what we do and make our organisation a great place to work - providing mental health support to anyone aged 16 or over in Suffolk.

Due to our ongoing success and the continued demand for our services, we are expanding our team and looking for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join us.

We pride ourselves on offering a supportive welcome that encourages excellence and allows people to shine no matter what their role is in our organisation. This is an exciting time to join us as our expansion gathers pace and we continue to build a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team with a focus on professional development.

If you want to be a part of a talented, fast growing and passionate team and want to make a positive difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You'll already be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, experienced in delivering quality clinical sessions to clients and keeping up to date with advances in psychological therapies. Our PWPs work within the stepped care model, in accordance with NICE guidelines and approved clinical interventions.

This is what Wellbeing Suffolk offer:

o Flexible working hours

o Working in one of our two Suffolk bases (Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds)

o Please note you will be expected to work on site for the full duration of your working hours initially, with flexibility reviewed during your first 6 months in role. Following review, a minimum of three days working on site is required.

o Long-Term Conditions training

o Variety within the role, including face to face work, group and webinar delivery,

o Quality Improvement projects

o Staff/team development days

o A buddy and shadowing opportunities, including support via Microsoft Teams

o Continued professional development (CPD) to support accreditation

o All new starters will be provided with support in line with our Preceptorship Pack

About 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 nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Wellbeing Suffolk delivers NHS Talking Therapies and is currently benchmarked in the top three NHS Talking Therapies Services in the country with workforce surveys evidencing high morale. The service was awarded continuation to deliver the Talking Therapies contract for a further five years with a potential to extend for a further five years. this award builds on existing strengths to deliver the new model launched agreed in September 2024, so, a very exciting time to be joining the service.

Job summary

A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the Quality and Safety Team at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as our Patient Safety Learning and Improvement Lead.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in improving patient safety across the organisation by supporting the delivery of high-quality, systems-based learning responses and translating insight into sustainable improvement. The ideal candidate must have a flexible proactive attitude as they will work alongside clinical teams across organisational and professional boundaries to support the delivery of high-quality patient centered care.

The successful candidate will be an experienced patient safety professional with a strong understanding of systems thinking, human factors and quality improvement. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of building effective relationships across organisational and professional boundaries, and confident in working autonomously while supporting and developing others. Previous experience within a healthcare setting and experience of leading patient safety learning responses are essential.

Main duties of the job

The role will support the Associate Director of Quality and Safety in providing Trust-wide leadership and oversight of patient safety learning, improvement and assurance. You will lead high-quality patient safety investigations and reviews, ensuring they are compassionate, evidence-based, and focused on learning rather than blame. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to understand how care is delivered, identify contributory factors and support the development of meaningful, measurable actions that reduce risk and improve care.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job summary

**previous applicants need not apply.**

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join our dynamic and innovative service that delivers psychological interventions for people with mild to moderate depression and anxiety related disorders. You will be familiar with primary care psychological services, and will deliver low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy based treatment.

Important Note: You MUST hold a recognised Post Graduate Certificate / qualification which demonstrates that you are specifically trained to work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner OR be toward the end of studying for this qualification, and expect to complete this within 3 months. You should only apply if you have undergone / are completing training for a specific PWP role.

Owing to National requirements around Psychological Well Being Practitioner registration, qualified PWPs will need to have registration in place or newly qualified staff to achieve this within 6 months of qualifying.

Main duties of the job

You must also be able to demonstrate high levels of written and verbal communication; be computer literate and be able to demonstrate good therapeutic relationships with people.

You will have experience of working in primary care and community settings and be able to work on your own initiative.

You should have a real interest in helping people with anxiety and depression to achieve a level of recovery which will improve their overall wellbeing and day to day life.

Ideally, you will also be experienced in facilitating courses/workshops for patients and/or community members (or have a willingness to get involved in the delivery of groups) and experience of delivering cCBT via SilverCloud (or willingness to learn).

About us

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

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

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

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

This new role will work collaboratively between Primary Care and Access Wellbeing Services as part of an Integrated Model of Care.

The intention is to focus services on local communities and local GP practices to help rebuild and reconnect healthcare teams across the communities they serve. This practitioner role will provide screening, triage and referral advice and guidance for the local area.

This role will work across an identified Locality covering a number of Primary care Networks to provide screening and triage for all referrals into the Access Wellbeing model in the Locality.

This role will also provide oversight of the patient pathway from the SPOA into the virtual MDT to help support the identification and progress of the patients intervention and pathway.

The role will provide supervision, support and oversight for the Single Point of Access model in the Locality.

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

Main duties of the job

Work collaboratively with Primary Care within identified Locality to undertake screening, triage of referrals into the Access Wellbeing offer, and to provide advice and guidance around referrals, interventions and treatment pathways.

Take a person-centred care approach to enable collective decision-making with patients.

Proactively and effectively engage with virtual MDT meetings to provide clinical updates.

Work closely and creatively with colleagues in Mental Health Services to determine the most appropriate service for a patient whose needs exceed those which can be met in a primary care setting.

Work closely with local Community Mental Health Teams by attending Team meetings, jointly meeting patients, and generally integrating with the team to help form a seamless care pathway for patients

Use complex decision-making to inform, formulate plans and manage episodes of care within a broad scope of practice.

Screen and triage patients, including same-day triage and undertake urgent or emergency assessment if required.

Offer advice, guidance, support and supervision to other colleagues within the SPOA.

Make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team or other mental health services as required.

To be responsible for organising and prioritising own workload in the day-to-day allocation of work

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

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 almost 800,000 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 be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year p.a./pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

152-M305.26

Job locations

Hope House

St Johns Church, 2 Dorchester Road,

Weymouth

DT4 7JS

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 AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, 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 AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, 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

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered RMN, OT, Social Work or Psychologist qualification and registration to degree/diploma level plus masters degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff
• Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate)

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 5 level
• Able to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation.
• Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
• Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.

Information technology / Resources

Essential

• Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Confident in the use of computer systems, spreadsheets, databases, data collection and co-ordination, word processing and report writing.
• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

Personal Qualities / Attributes

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
• Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
• Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organizing own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances.

Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Registered RMN, OT, Social Work or Psychologist qualification and registration to degree/diploma level plus masters degree level or equivalent experience. Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice Desirable Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate) Job Specific Experience Essential Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 5 level Able to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation. Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention. Information technology / Resources Essential Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word Confident in the use of computer systems, spreadsheets, databases, data collection and co-ordination, word processing and report writing. Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems Personal Qualities / Attributes Essential Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills. Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities. Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organizing own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances.

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

Hope House

St Johns Church, 2 Dorchester Road,

Weymouth

DT4 7JS

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

Hope House

St Johns Church, 2 Dorchester Road,

Weymouth

DT4 7JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting vacancy for a Service Manager to oversee the Family Support and Safeguarding Teams and Assessment Teams in Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire. For more information please see the below.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting vacancy for a Service Manager to oversee the Family Support and Safeguarding Teams and Assessment Teams in Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire. For more details about the role please see the below.

About us

We have a wide range of great benefits if you join us as a colleague at Cambridgeshire County Council. To find out more please see below.

Job summary

We are a supportive, inclusive, collaborative organisation which has an opportunity for four motivated professionals with a passion for improving outcomes for young people to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to train as Education Mental Health Practitioners. If you are looking for a service that believes in developing and upskilling its practitioners, this is the role for you!

Main duties of the job

Bromley Y is organised around the needs-led iThrive Model and operates an Integrated Single Point of Access with our partners in CAMHS to ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time. Our MHSTs are well-established as part of the government scheme to increase access to mental health services in primary and secondary schools across Bromley borough.

About us

Bromley Y is a long-established charity which runs the Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People in Bromley.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,133.22 to £29,131.68 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0435-26-0008

Job locations

17 Ethelbert Road

Bromley

Kent

BR1 1JA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE FOCUS: Under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in: Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems as part of the broader new and developing mental health support team (MHST) Helping children and young people within these education settings who present with more severe problems to to access / be signposted to more specialist services Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing Developing an awareness of and engagement with issues of power, discrimination and diversity throughout the systems where the work is carried out Fulfilling the requirements of and completing a PG diploma at Kings College London (remotely or at university at Denmark Hill campus) to enable progression to a fully qualified EMHP; evidence development of clinical skills with associated knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards this academic award and demonstrable practical ability. Key Responsibilities: Clinical and Client Care Be supervised, supported and assessed as a trainee then qualified EMHP to assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Develop skills in supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties. Developing and practicing evidence-based skills under supervisory support of working in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes. Developing and learning the skills required in order to enable children and young people in education, and where appropriate parents/carers, to collaborate and coproduce their own agreed plan of care. Show evidence in a variety of forms that at all times assessment and intervention is provided from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity. Discuss with supervisors and agree to accept appropriate referrals for children and young people in educational settings, according to agreed local and national and local referral routes, processes and procedures. Under supervision, undertake accurate assessments of risk to self and others. Learn, understand, rationalise and adhere to the protocols within the educational service to which the 1 postholder is attached. Engage along with more senior staff in the signposting of referrals for children and young people with more complex needs to the relevant service. Engage in robust managerial and clinical supervision, identifying the scope of practice of the individual postholder within the role, and working safely within that scope. Gain and practice a range of interventions related to provision of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. Be supervised, supported and assessed to deliver a range of low intensity interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties in CYP; primarily guided self-help delivered to either YP directly or through their parent(s) / carer(s) but also group work and workshops. Practice, evidence, reflect on and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team and training course. Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate, both for personal educational benefit in discussion with supervisors, or to provide direct assistance. Keep coherent records of all training and clinical activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making. Complete all requirements relating to data collection. Show evidence of working within a collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Specifically, work in collaboration with teachers and other educational staff, parents, children, young people and the wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health services. Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials and go on to develop further such materials as falls within own degree of competence. Training & Supervision Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments and assignments to successfully complete the PG Diploma as part of becoming a fully qualified EMHP. As well as attendance at the University for training, fulfil private study requirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination, for at least one day a week. Apply learning from the training program directly to practice through the course. Receive practice tutoring from educational and clinical providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards. Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered. Respond to and evidence the implementation of improved practice because of supervisor feedback. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice. Be involved in the evaluation of the course. Disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and supervisory discussions. Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholders employer and the Higher Education Institution in which they are enrolled. Ensure appropriate adherence to any new recommendations or guidelines set by the relevant departments. Ensure that confidentiality is always protected. Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder comes into contact with in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development. 2 Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments. Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives To work and conduct themselves in accordance with our values: We Care, We Listen, We Empower, We Accept, We Respect Adhere to our Codes of Conduct including Sexual Harassment Code of Conduct and to organisational policies and procedures located on SharePoint

Job description Job responsibilities ROLE FOCUS: Under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in: Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems as part of the broader new and developing mental health support team (MHST) Helping children and young people within these education settings who present with more severe problems to to access / be signposted to more specialist services Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing Developing an awareness of and engagement with issues of power, discrimination and diversity throughout the systems where the work is carried out Fulfilling the requirements of and completing a PG diploma at Kings College London (remotely or at university at Denmark Hill campus) to enable progression to a fully qualified EMHP; evidence development of clinical skills with associated knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards this academic award and demonstrable practical ability. Key Responsibilities: Clinical and Client Care Be supervised, supported and assessed as a trainee then qualified EMHP to assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Develop skills in supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties. Developing and practicing evidence-based skills under supervisory support of working in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes. Developing and learning the skills required in order to enable children and young people in education, and where appropriate parents/carers, to collaborate and coproduce their own agreed plan of care. Show evidence in a variety of forms that at all times assessment and intervention is provided from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity. Discuss with supervisors and agree to accept appropriate referrals for children and young people in educational settings, according to agreed local and national and local referral routes, processes and procedures. Under supervision, undertake accurate assessments of risk to self and others. Learn, understand, rationalise and adhere to the protocols within the educational service to which the 1 postholder is attached. Engage along with more senior staff in the signposting of referrals for children and young people with more complex needs to the relevant service. Engage in robust managerial and clinical supervision, identifying the scope of practice of the individual postholder within the role, and working safely within that scope. Gain and practice a range of interventions related to provision of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. Be supervised, supported and assessed to deliver a range of low intensity interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties in CYP; primarily guided self-help delivered to either YP directly or through their parent(s) / carer(s) but also group work and workshops. Practice, evidence, reflect on and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team and training course. Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate, both for personal educational benefit in discussion with supervisors, or to provide direct assistance. Keep coherent records of all training and clinical activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making. Complete all requirements relating to data collection. Show evidence of working within a collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Specifically, work in collaboration with teachers and other educational staff, parents, children, young people and the wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health services. Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials and go on to develop further such materials as falls within own degree of competence. Training & Supervision Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments and assignments to successfully complete the PG Diploma as part of becoming a fully qualified EMHP. As well as attendance at the University for training, fulfil private study requirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination, for at least one day a week. Apply learning from the training program directly to practice through the course. Receive practice tutoring from educational and clinical providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards. Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered. Respond to and evidence the implementation of improved practice because of supervisor feedback. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice. Be involved in the evaluation of the course. Disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and supervisory discussions. Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholders employer and the Higher Education Institution in which they are enrolled. Ensure appropriate adherence to any new recommendations or guidelines set by the relevant departments. Ensure that confidentiality is always protected. Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder comes into contact with in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development. 2 Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments. Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives To work and conduct themselves in accordance with our values: We Care, We Listen, We Empower, We Accept, We Respect Adhere to our Codes of Conduct including Sexual Harassment Code of Conduct and to organisational policies and procedures located on SharePoint

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Professionally accredited

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable Professionally accredited

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Y

Address

17 Ethelbert Road

Bromley

Kent

BR1 1JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bromley-y.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Y

Address

17 Ethelbert Road

Bromley

Kent

BR1 1JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bromley-y.org (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 6 months from start date to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

In this role, you'll provide person-centred therapeutic support to older people experiencing mental health difficulties across community settings, care homes, and memory assessment services.

You'll carry out specialist assessments, reviews, and interventions for people with complex needs, including dementia, cognitive impairment, and other mental health conditions, making sure care is effective, evidence-based, and as least restrictive as possible.

You'll work flexibly across services--supporting patients, carers, and staff while also getting involved in service development and quality improvement.

You'll also help plan and oversee care for patients in both primary and secondary care, including those living in the community and in care homes.

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

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role involve working closely with older people and their families to provide compassionate, person-centred support, including having sensitive conversations around diagnosis and care needs in a reassuring and respectful way.

You'll carry out specialist mental health assessments, including memory and functional assessments, and manage a varied caseload across community and care home settings. You'll deliver practical, evidence-based care for people with dementia and other mental health conditions, including care planning and regular review.

You'll support timely diagnosis, manage risk, and respond appropriately to crises. Working as part of a wider team, you'll collaborate with GPs, OTs, psychologists and social care colleagues to ensure care is coordinated and effective.

Alongside maintaining your professional standards and ongoing development, you'll support junior staff and contribute to a positive team culture. You'll also be involved in service improvement, sharing knowledge, and helping to develop high-quality dementia care.

The role includes working within key legal frameworks, ensuring safe practice, safeguarding, accurate record-keeping, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner to join our expanding team.For the Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner role, applicants must have completed the relevant PGCert or CertGrad qualification and be registered as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner on a professional register recognised by NHS England for this role.For the Senior Assistant Psychologist role, applicants must hold an Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) and be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS.

If you hold the relevant qualification and have experience working with individuals with complex needs, we would welcome your application.

Based between Brighton & Worthing Probation offices, you will work closely with partner agencies, including the Probation Service and CGL, delivering high-quality, evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions to people with complex and often marginalised needs.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical governance, data collection, and service development under the supervision of the Clinical Lead (Principal Psychologist). With appropriate support, you will undertake psychological assessments and deliver tailored interventions. You will also benefit from being part of a wider psychological professions network, supporting your ongoing professional development and career progression.

Experience within the Criminal Justice System is desirable, but not essential

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Play a key role within the MHTR pathway, supporting and enhancing the psychological care provided to service users. This will include delivering psychological assessments and interventions appropriate to your level of training and experience, alongside contributing to the ongoing development, evaluation, and improvement of the service.
• Work autonomously within the role, with workload, objectives, and professional development supported through regular supervision from an HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist.
• Assess service users' suitability for psychological interventions and provide support for up to 12 sessions, depending on individual need.
• Carry out risk assessments and collaboratively plan care with service users.
• Develop and agree intervention goals in partnership with service users, ensuring care is person-centred and outcome-focused.
• Implement and monitor pre- and post-intervention outcome measures to support evaluation of progress and effectiveness.
• Build professional and therapeutic relationships with service users that respect their views, autonomy, culture, and individual experiences.
• Respond calmly, sensitively, and empathetically when supporting individuals experiencing distressing or emotionally challenging circumstances.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills in all aspects of the role.

About us

The Reflect Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirement Service is expanding into East Sussex. Commissioned by NHS England, the service delivers Community Sentence Treatment Requirements in partnership with the Probation Service and substance use services. We support individuals sentenced through Sussex courts by providing primary care mental health interventions.

What we offer:

- Career Development: Engage in professional supervision, ongoing training, and opportunities for CPD and career growth within our Trust.

- Benefits: Enjoy an excellent NHS pension, generous holiday entitlement, access to NHS discount schemes and access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

- Inclusive Environment: We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone can belong and thrive in their career with us.

If you haven't thought about living in Sussexbefore then you should consider the following:

• Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes
• Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park!
• Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline, including Hastings, Bexhill on Sea and Eastbourne
• Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond
• London is within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-FH-20631-B

Job locations

Brighton/Worthing Probation

47 Grand Parade/4 Farncombe Rd

Brighton/Worthing

BN2 9QA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What are we looking for?

• PG Cert or Cert Grad in Mental Health Wellbeing Practice or a Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology and eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS.
• Experience of working with people with complex needs
• Experience of delivering low intensity psychologically informed work using CBT principles to those with severe and enduring mental health problems
• Experience of working well within a multidisciplinary NHS Team
• Experience of delivering goal focused, short-term, time-limited work.
• Experience of promoting wellbeing and social inclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting and productive relationships with colleagues, partner agencies and service users
• A good understanding of mental health issues and ability to formulate psychologically around these
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to tailor them to a variety of audiences
• The ability to work independently and think quickly in often challenging situations
• The creativity to solve problems and tackle obstacles in new ways
• Effective time management skills to juggle competing demands in a busy and sometimes pressured work environment

Job description Job responsibilities What are we looking for? PG Cert or Cert Grad in Mental Health Wellbeing Practice or a Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology and eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS. Experience of working with people with complex needs Experience of delivering low intensity psychologically informed work using CBT principles to those with severe and enduring mental health problems Experience of working well within a multidisciplinary NHS Team Experience of delivering goal focused, short-term, time-limited work. Experience of promoting wellbeing and social inclusion. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting and productive relationships with colleagues, partner agencies and service users A good understanding of mental health issues and ability to formulate psychologically around these Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to tailor them to a variety of audiences The ability to work independently and think quickly in often challenging situations The creativity to solve problems and tackle obstacles in new ways Effective time management skills to juggle competing demands in a busy and sometimes pressured work environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Either relevant PGCert or CertGrad qualification and be registered as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner on a professional register recognised by NHS England for this role or an Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) and be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS.
• Experience of working with people with mental health needs/ complex needs

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Either relevant PGCert or CertGrad qualification and be registered as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner on a professional register recognised by NHS England for this role or an Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) and be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS. Experience of working with people with mental health needs/ complex needs Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience working as part of a team Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton/Worthing Probation

47 Grand Parade/4 Farncombe Rd

Brighton/Worthing

BN2 9QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton/Worthing Probation

47 Grand Parade/4 Farncombe Rd

Brighton/Worthing

BN2 9QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post holder is a key team member in the delivery of occupational health services to Kings College Hospital NHS Trust and associated external contracts. The post holder will ensure that a proactive, comprehensive Occupational Health Service is provided and delivered to the highest standard of evidence-based best practice.

The post holder will work with the wider service multidisciplinary team:

OH medical consultants, OH psychiatrist, OH Staff Psychology, OH Allied Healthcare Practitioners, OH Advisers and the business support team.

The postholder will be required to travel across our sites as required and should, ideally, have access to a car and a full driving licence.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a registered and practicing clinician with significant knowledge and specialist experience in Mental Health Nursing and ideally, in an occupational health nursing.

This post is needed to support the prevalence of staff cases impacted by mental health as a leading condition(s), alongside other comorbidities. As an organisation, we are genuinely committed to helping our staff be enabled in their employment journey.

The post holder will provide professional nursing leadership and take responsibility for the personal and professional development of nursing staff that they manage.

The post holder will help implement and monitor policies, standards and guidelines within the King's College Hospital NHS Trust Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Staff Psychology department, sharing and learning from best practice across the multi-disciplinary team

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year pa, including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-8198294

Job locations

Denmark Hill Primary Base - but all sites covered

Kings College Hospital NHSFT 34 Love Walk - Jennie Lee House - Occupational Health

London

SE5 8AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To deputise for the Deputy Head of Nursing as required.
• Provide professional mentorship to the Occupational Health nursing staff.
• Act as a team leader, maintaining clinical responsibility for overseeing the Band 6 special nurse advisors, Band 5 practice nurses, administrators and bank/agency staff work on a day-to-day basis, ensuring clinical activity is delivered.
• Carry out supervision, support, and appraisal and lead on any project work as directed by the HoN/GM and Deputy Head of Nursing.
• To monitor the work of all Occupational Health Nurses in training and practice nurses to ensure high clinical standards are maintained.
• To lead in the development of policies, procedures, SOPs and clinical operating guidelines which are in line with evidence-based best practice.
• To ensure agreed standards are met by participating in clinical audit.
• To monitor Occupational Health activity and produce activity reports as directed by the HoN/GM.
• To attend Infection Control, Risk Management and Health & Safety forums for the Trust, and undertake advisory work on behalf of these as directed by the HoN/GM and Deputy Head of Nursing.

To ensure active and effective delivery of Occupational Health services to the Trust and external clients.

• Work with the HoN/GM to be responsible for rolling out National initiatives and standards produced by the Department of health and other Government bodies.
• Promote equity and valuing diversity.
• To work closely with the Occupational Health Physicians and OH therapists to case manage referrals and implement care within prescribed parameters.
• Contract management and assistance with SLA development as directed by the Service Manager.
• To delegate work streams to junior staff as appropriate.

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered Nurse with SCPHN(OH) and extensive complex mental health case experience
• Occupational Health Certificate/Diploma/BSc.

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Evidence of OH post qualification study at BSc/MSc level

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• Drafting policies and procedures or service guidelines using evidence-based practice
• Supervising, teaching and mentorship skills
• Health and Safety legislation
• Safeguarding in complex mental health and general health cases

Skills and Competencies Essential

• Leadership and influencing skills
• Experience in writing reports and collating statistics
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to act dynamically and respond to work challenges with high levels of personal resilience and the maintenance of professional standards.

Job description Job responsibilities To deputise for the Deputy Head of Nursing as required. Provide professional mentorship to the Occupational Health nursing staff. Act as a team leader, maintaining clinical responsibility for overseeing the Band 6 special nurse advisors, Band 5 practice nurses, administrators and bank/agency staff work on a day-to-day basis, ensuring clinical activity is delivered. Carry out supervision, support, and appraisal and lead on any project work as directed by the HoN/GM and Deputy Head of Nursing. To monitor the work of all Occupational Health Nurses in training and practice nurses to ensure high clinical standards are maintained. To lead in the development of policies, procedures, SOPs and clinical operating guidelines which are in line with evidence-based best practice. To ensure agreed standards are met by participating in clinical audit. To monitor Occupational Health activity and produce activity reports as directed by the HoN/GM. To attend Infection Control, Risk Management and Health & Safety forums for the Trust, and undertake advisory work on behalf of these as directed by the HoN/GM and Deputy Head of Nursing. To ensure active and effective delivery of Occupational Health services to the Trust and external clients. Work with the HoN/GM to be responsible for rolling out National initiatives and standards produced by the Department of health and other Government bodies. Promote equity and valuing diversity. To work closely with the Occupational Health Physicians and OH therapists to case manage referrals and implement care within prescribed parameters. Contract management and assistance with SLA development as directed by the Service Manager. To delegate work streams to junior staff as appropriate. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered Nurse with SCPHN(OH) and extensive complex mental health case experience Occupational Health Certificate/Diploma/BSc. Desirable Management qualification Evidence of OH post qualification study at BSc/MSc level Knowledge and Experience Essential Drafting policies and procedures or service guidelines using evidence-based practice Supervising, teaching and mentorship skills Health and Safety legislation Safeguarding in complex mental health and general health cases Skills and Competencies Essential Leadership and influencing skills Experience in writing reports and collating statistics Excellent interpersonal skills The ability to act dynamically and respond to work challenges with high levels of personal resilience and the maintenance of professional standards.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse _ if applying as a mental health nurse
• Registered Nurse (SCPH-OH) - if applying as a Senior OHA with extensive mental health complex case experience
• Occupational Health Certificate/Diploma/BSc.

Desirable

• Management qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Drafting policies and procedures or service guidelines using evidence-based practice
• Supervising, teaching and mentorship skills
• Health and Safety legislation
• Experience of working with a variety of complex psychiatric, psychological and neurodivergent cases within an MDT structure

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Leadership and influencing skills
• Experience in writing reports and collating statistics
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess and support five cases per day on a 7.5hrs shift
• Ability to manage own boundaries and resilience when supporting complex mental health cases, some of whom will require a degree of safeguarding referrals onwards

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse _ if applying as a mental health nurse Registered Nurse (SCPH-OH) - if applying as a Senior OHA with extensive mental health complex case experience Occupational Health Certificate/Diploma/BSc. Desirable Management qualification Knowledge and Experience Essential Drafting policies and procedures or service guidelines using evidence-based practice Supervising, teaching and mentorship skills Health and Safety legislation Experience of working with a variety of complex psychiatric, psychological and neurodivergent cases within an MDT structure Skills and Competencies Essential Leadership and influencing skills Experience in writing reports and collating statistics Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to assess and support five cases per day on a 7.5hrs shift Ability to manage own boundaries and resilience when supporting complex mental health cases, some of whom will require a degree of safeguarding referrals onwards

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill Primary Base - but all sites covered

Kings College Hospital NHSFT 34 Love Walk - Jennie Lee House - Occupational Health

London

SE5 8AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill Primary Base - but all sites covered

Kings College Hospital NHSFT 34 Love Walk - Jennie Lee House - Occupational Health

London

SE5 8AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Broughton House and the Satellites. The post holder will be based at: Broughton House, 12 High Street, Brant Broughton, LN5 0SL and cover other sites within the area. This role will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,642.55 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPD490EABC

Job locations

Brant Broughton

LN5 0SL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Broughton House and the Satellites.

The post holder will be based at:Broughton House, 12 High Street, Brant Broughton, LN5 0SL and cover other sites within the area.

This role will be working40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Cygnet Broughton House

Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

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

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

Were looking for someone who is

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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary:£29,642.55 per year
• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision and peer support

Requirements

Contracted hours:40 per week

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

CygnetHealth Carehave been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 years.In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Broughton House and the Satellites.The post holder will be based at:Broughton House, 12 High Street, Brant Broughton, LN5 0SL and cover other sites within the area.This role will be working40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.Cygnet Broughton HouseBroughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.Your Day-to-DayWe are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Qualified Psychologist with; Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written) Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes Administration, audit, research and service dev elopmentWere looking for someone who is Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary:£29,642.55 per year Company pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card Most of our sites provide free meals on shift Internal and external CPD opportunities Opportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision and peer supportRequirementsContracted hours:40 per weekPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.CygnetHealth Carehave been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 years.In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Brant Broughton

LN5 0SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Brant Broughton

LN5 0SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Broughton House and the Satellites. The post holder will be based at: Broughton House, 12 High Street, Brant Broughton, LN5 0SL and cover other sites within the area. This role will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,642.55 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPD490EABC

Job locations

Brant Broughton

LN5 0SL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Broughton House and the Satellites.

The post holder will be based at:Broughton House, 12 High Street, Brant Broughton, LN5 0SL and cover other sites within the area.

This role will be working40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Cygnet Broughton House

Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

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

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

Were looking for someone who is

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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary:£29,642.55 per year
• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision and peer support

Requirements

Contracted hours:40 per week

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

CygnetHealth Carehave been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 years.In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Broughton House and the Satellites.The post holder will be based at:Broughton House, 12 High Street, Brant Broughton, LN5 0SL and cover other sites within the area.This role will be working40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.Cygnet Broughton HouseBroughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.Your Day-to-DayWe are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Qualified Psychologist with; Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written) Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes Administration, audit, research and service dev elopmentWere looking for someone who is Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary:£29,642.55 per year Company pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card Most of our sites provide free meals on shift Internal and external CPD opportunities Opportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision and peer supportRequirementsContracted hours:40 per weekPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.CygnetHealth Carehave been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 years.In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Brant Broughton

LN5 0SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Brant Broughton

LN5 0SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team HMP Wealstun, a category C prison located in Thorpe Arche, that houses around 900 patients ages 21+.

This role would suit an experienced Psychologist familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and complex trauma. The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed approaches and working with patients who have a broad range of complex presentations. The applicant will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service.

Hours

This role is part time working 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week Monday - Friday, we are flexible regarding which days are worked.

Salary

You'll receive a salary of up to £58,025per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
• Support with ISW training
• Post-doctoral training- supervision

Main duties of the job

As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Support the Cluster Lead Psychologist in training initiatives, developing clinical materials, group intervention packages, and in service evaluation and general service development.
• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of training, supervision and reflective practice.
• Undertake psychological assessments and support complex multi-disciplinary formulations.
• Deliver and oversee the delivery of 1:1psychological interventions and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme.
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required.
• Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate.
• Oversee and clinically supervise an Assistant Psychologist in their delivery of low-medium intensity work (both group and individual approaches).

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
• Staff subsidised canteen
• Free use of gym at lunchtime
• Free on site parking

About us

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

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

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

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

Requirements

• Full HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
• Collaborative working and the ability to contribute to ongoing development, adaptation, and delivery of psychologically and trauma informed practice
• Proven experience in Clinical/ Forensic or Counselling Psychology
• Experience in complex, high risk or forensic environments
• Experience working with psychological Trauma
• Excellent communication skills
• Team Player

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

Job summary

The Band 7 Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) Bank Practitioner provides specialist mental health assessment, risk management and intervention for patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Medical Unit (AMU). Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver high-quality, patient-centered mental health care to individuals experiencing acute mental illness, self-harm, suicidal ideation, behavioural disturbance, substance misuse, dementia, delirium and complex psychosocial crises.

As a senior clinician within the Mental Health Liaison Team, the post holder will provide expert mental health assessment, formulation and care planning for patients with complex presentations. They will work collaboratively with acute hospital colleagues and external partners to ensure patients receive timely assessment, appropriate treatment and onward referral to the most suitable services.

The post holder will support the day-to-day operational delivery of the liaison service during bank shifts, providing clinical leadership, advice and guidance to colleagues where required, whilst maintaining high standards of clinical practice, documentation and risk management.

The role requires a practitioner who can work autonomously within a fast-paced acute hospital environment, demonstrate sound clinical judgement and effectively manage competing priorities.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessments for patients presenting to ED and AMU.
• Assess, formulate and manage risk relating to self-harm, suicide, mental illness, behavioural disturbance and vulnerability.
• Develop and implement appropriate care and risk management plans.
• Provide specialist advice and consultation to acute hospital staff regarding the assessment and management of patients with mental health needs.
• Support decision-making regarding admission, discharge and appropriate onward referral pathways.
• Liaise effectively with community mental health teams, crisis services, primary care, social care, safeguarding teams and other partner agencies.
• Facilitate safe and effective patient flow through the acute hospital by supporting timely assessment and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records and documentation.
• Escalate concerns appropriately and contribute to maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
• Act as a senior clinician and role model, providing support and guidance to less experienced staff where required.
• Participate in clinical supervision, mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Work in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards, safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Contribute positively to multidisciplinary team working and maintain effective working relationships across services

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.