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Assistant Psychologist
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and compassionate psychology graduate to join the Psychological Services...
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and compassionate psychology graduate to join the Psychological Services...
1 month(s) ago
Senior Psychologist Practitioner
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The expectation of this post holder will be to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day-to-day w...
1 month(s) ago
Senior Psychologist Practitioner
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The expectation of this post holder will be to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day-to-day w...
1 month(s) ago
Practitioner Psychologist, Crisis Support Team Children's Services
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
North East England
GBP 67,583 - 78,530 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This post is fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2028 due to funding.
1 month(s) ago
Practitioner Psychologist, Crisis Support Team Children's Services
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
North East England
GBP 67,583 - 78,530 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This post is fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2028 due to funding.
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment team (CRHT) are currently looking to recruit Band 6 practitioners to join the team, the footprint covers Halto...
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment team (CRHT) are currently looking to recruit Band 6 practitioners to join the team, the footprint covers Halto...
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist - Chippenham
HCRG Care Group
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Package Description: Make a Lasting Difference for People with Learning Disabilities This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compa...
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist - Chippenham
HCRG Care Group
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Package Description: Make a Lasting Difference for People with Learning Disabilities This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compa...
1 month(s) ago
Highly Specialised Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Southern Haemophilia Network, overseeing the provision of psychological care for adults and youn...
1 month(s) ago
Highly Specialised Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Southern Haemophilia Network, overseeing the provision of psychological care for adults and youn...
1 month(s) ago
Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
North East England
GBP 0 - 16 per year
Psychologist
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to de...
1 month(s) ago
Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
North East England
GBP 0 - 16 per year
Psychologist
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to de...
1 month(s) ago
Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
North East England
GBP 0 - 15 per year
Psychologist
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to de...
1 month(s) ago
Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
North East England
GBP 0 - 15 per year
Psychologist
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to de...
1 month(s) ago
Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
North East England
GBP 0 - 16 per year
Psychologist
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to de...
1 month(s) ago
Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
North East England
GBP 0 - 16 per year
Psychologist
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to de...
1 month(s) ago
Community Mental Health Staff Nurse - Older Persons Mental Health
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The Gateshead Specialist Memory Hub is based at Bensham Hospital.
1 month(s) ago
Community Mental Health Staff Nurse - Older Persons Mental Health
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The Gateshead Specialist Memory Hub is based at Bensham Hospital.
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee
Inclusion
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be w...
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Trainee
Inclusion
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be w...
1 month(s) ago
Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse
East London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 53,751 - 60,651 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse - Band 7 2 vacancies Are you experienced in ASD assessment in children?
1 month(s) ago
Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse
East London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 53,751 - 60,651 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse - Band 7 2 vacancies Are you experienced in ASD assessment in children?
1 month(s) ago
Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or Allied Health Professional
East London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or an Allied Health professional with experience in MB...
1 month(s) ago
Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or Allied Health Professional
East London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or an Allied Health professional with experience in MB...
1 month(s) ago
Primary Care Mental Health Lead
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exiting opportunity has arisen to join the Primary Care Mental Health Team as a Mental Health Lead in Kirkby.
1 month(s) ago
Primary Care Mental Health Lead
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exiting opportunity has arisen to join the Primary Care Mental Health Team as a Mental Health Lead in Kirkby.
1 month(s) ago
Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. An exciting position has arisen within our Cannock Mental Health Support Team. We are looking for...
1 month(s) ago
Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. An exciting position has arisen within our Cannock Mental Health Support Team. We are looking for...
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner - Early Intervention Service
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a caring and committed Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner to work within Early Intervention...
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner - Early Intervention Service
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a caring and committed Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner to work within Early Intervention...
1 month(s) ago
Medical E-Rostering Implementation Manager
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This role will lead the implementation, improvement and development of medical e-Rostering across the Trust, ensuring the programme is delivered...
1 month(s) ago
Medical E-Rostering Implementation Manager
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This role will lead the implementation, improvement and development of medical e-Rostering across the Trust, ensuring the programme is delivered...
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Mental Health Practitioner - Primary Care
Oxford Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This role of Specialist Mental Health Practitioner for Primary Care is fundamental to the development and leadership of innovative new teams and...
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Mental Health Practitioner - Primary Care
Oxford Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This role of Specialist Mental Health Practitioner for Primary Care is fundamental to the development and leadership of innovative new teams and...
1 month(s) ago
Dental Core Trainee Year 2 /LAS within the Community Dental Service
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
North East England
GBP 0 - 56,925 per year
Psychologist
Job summary A vacancy has arisen for Dental Core Trainee year 2 / LAS posts based within the Community Dental Service of the Cardiff and Vale locality.
1 month(s) ago
Dental Core Trainee Year 2 /LAS within the Community Dental Service
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
North East England
GBP 0 - 56,925 per year
Psychologist
Job summary A vacancy has arisen for Dental Core Trainee year 2 / LAS posts based within the Community Dental Service of the Cardiff and Vale locality.
1 month(s) ago
EPR Communications and Engagement Lead
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you passionate about delivering high-level communications and engagement services?
1 month(s) ago
EPR Communications and Engagement Lead
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you passionate about delivering high-level communications and engagement services?
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 34,516 - 38,850 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who is looking to work in a dedicated team?
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 34,516 - 38,850 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who is looking to work in a dedicated team?
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist - Intensive Community Support Service
Nurture Health and Care
North East England
GBP 0 - 32,073 per year
Psychologist
Job summary PLEASE NOTE - Right to Work: You must hold a permanent, restriction-free Right to Work in the UK.
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist - Intensive Community Support Service
Nurture Health and Care
North East England
GBP 0 - 32,073 per year
Psychologist
Job summary PLEASE NOTE - Right to Work: You must hold a permanent, restriction-free Right to Work in the UK.
1 month(s) ago
MHST Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people,...
1 month(s) ago
MHST Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people,...
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor
Evolve Psychology Services
North East England
GBP 40,000 - 50,000 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is a dual-role position combining neurodiversity training and clinical assessment within a multidisciplinary team focused on supporting chil...
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor
Evolve Psychology Services
North East England
GBP 40,000 - 50,000 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is a dual-role position combining neurodiversity training and clinical assessment within a multidisciplinary team focused on supporting chil...
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health Matron
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Lead with Compassion. Deliver with Purpose. Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional ready to lead a dedicated team in a u...
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health Matron
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Lead with Compassion. Deliver with Purpose. Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional ready to lead a dedicated team in a u...
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2325219
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and compassionate psychology graduate to join the Psychological Services for Older People in South Essex as an assistant psychologist. This post offers the opportunity to develop skills in the development and implementation of psychological group interventions for people experiencing mental health difficulties, the delivery of neuropsychological assessments to people referred to our memory assessment services and to contribute to ongoing service evaluation and development through audit and research.
The successful candidate will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, have the chance to work alongside other assistant psychologists and attend continuous professional development groups. Weekly clinical supervision with qualified psychologists will be provided.
Main duties of the job
We would like to recruit staff who are passionate about working with Older People. However, prior experience is not necessary.
We are committed to delivering equitable services and developing an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, as we are keen to bring diverse life experiences to our teams.
The successful applicant must have an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology of at least a 2:1 and eligibility for a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. It would be advantageous for the successful candidate to be able to travel due to the geographical area covered our services, unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, which prevents you from driving. A high degree of clerical accuracy and ease with numbers is also required.
At the end of your supporting statement, we request applicants include a paragraph of no more than 500 words on the psychological needs of older people.
***IMPORTANT*** - We will not consider your application unless you tell us why you want specifically to work with older people in your supporting statement. Use of AI in all applications is also screened.
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.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% 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
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-B-420
Job locations
Thurrock Hospital
Grays
RM16 2PX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:
Dr Maina Amin, Principal Clinical Psychologist on 07583 059 201/ [email protected]
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:
Dr Maina Amin, Principal Clinical Psychologist on 07583 059 201/ [email protected]
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- An Upper Second (2), First (4), MSC or above 6
Desirable
- Further post Graduate training in a relevant field
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems
- Knowledge of research methods, data collection, audits, etcs
Desirable
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care setting
- Knowledge of current DOH policies with regards to mental health
- High standard of report writing
Skills and Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems/dementia
- High level of communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive information
- Literate in IT skills
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision with older people
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to interact effectively with staff from all discipline
- Ability to interact with vulnerable others (including those with a diagnosis of mental health problems or dementia).
- An ability to work with diversity
- Personal qualities, enthusiasm, values and commitment to older people
- Shares EPUT values
- Able to complete tasks in a timely fashion
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings etc.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- An Upper Second (2), First (4), MSC or above 6
Desirable
- Further post Graduate training in a relevant field
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems
- Knowledge of research methods, data collection, audits, etcs
Desirable
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care setting
- Knowledge of current DOH policies with regards to mental health
- High standard of report writing
Skills and Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems/dementia
- High level of communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive information
- Literate in IT skills
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision with older people
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to interact effectively with staff from all discipline
- Ability to interact with vulnerable others (including those with a diagnosis of mental health problems or dementia).
- An ability to work with diversity
- Personal qualities, enthusiasm, values and commitment to older people
- Shares EPUT values
- Able to complete tasks in a timely fashion
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings etc.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Thurrock Hospital
Grays
RM16 2PX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Thurrock Hospital
Grays
RM16 2PX
United Kingdom
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Senior Psychologist Practitioner
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2324377
Job summary
The expectation of this post holder will be to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day-to-day work. These are: We are kind We are respectful We work together with our communities The post holder will achieve this by: Acting as a senior clinician within NELFT Adult ADHD Service which will provide specialist advice & guidance, screening for symptoms of ADHD. Also providing early interventions, diagnostic assessment, and ongoing support with mental health through psychological interventions. Providing specialist post intervention services to individuals referred to the Adult ADHD Service. Providing comprehensive mental health needs and risk assessments of clients within the Adult ADHD Service. Providing consultation and liaison to other professionals working with individuals within the Adult ADHD Service in the Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest. Contributing to delivery of specialist ADHD training across different tiers of service and within the wider professional network.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities: To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day-to-day allocation of work. To deputise when required in the team managers absence. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing risk and ensuring they are added to the Trust register when appropriate. Clinical Skills To be responsible for undertaking comprehensive diagnostic assessment of referred individuals. To provide signposting to referred clients and their families. To support the delivery of brief intervention, low and high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for those people diagnosed with ADHD either as individuals or as a group using evidence-based approaches. To provide direct supervision to less experienced colleagues. To provide consultation to other clinical teams within NELFT regarding clients with possible ADHD. To conduct ongoing assessments for ADHD comorbid with depression/anxiety and or other conditions. Assessments to include risk / need in relation to the individual and their families.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
NDD-001789
Job locations
Jane Atkinson Centre
Waltham Forest
London
E17 3HP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Psychologist Practitioner
Are you a passionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist looking for an exciting and rewarding senior role in the development of a new adult ADHD service.
NELFT's Adult ADHD Service is seeking an exceptional clinician to join our growing specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the assessment, treatment, and ongoing support of adults with ADHD while helping shape innovative, high-quality psychological services across North East London.
Why Join Us?
At NELFT, our values underpin everything we do:
We are Kind We are Respectful We Work Together with our Communities
As a senior clinician, you will combine expert clinical practice with leadership, supervision, service development, and training responsibilities while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for adults with ADHD.
The Role
You will:
Conduct specialist ADHD assessments and diagnostic evaluations Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT Support adults experiencing ADHD alongside anxiety, depression, and other co-occurring mental health difficulties Provide clinical leadership, consultation, and expert advice across services Supervise qualified practitioners, trainees, and students Lead service improvement, audit, and research initiatives Contribute to specialist ADHD training across mental health services and partner organisations
This role offers the opportunity to influence service development and help shape the future of ADHD care across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest.
About You
We're looking for a warm, compassionate, and experienced clinician who is passionate about improving the lives of adults with ADHD. Whether you're a Clinical Psychologist or a Counselling Psychologist. Holding BABCP-accredited CBT qualification would be advantages, but not essential. You'll bring a strong track record of delivering high-quality psychological assessment and intervention, along with the confidence to work with complex mental health presentations. You'll enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, be keen to share your knowledge through supervision and training, and have a genuine interest in helping shape and develop services. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to person-centred care, continuous learning, and making a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.
You'll be someone who:
- Has substantial post-qualification experience in ADHD, cognitive disorders, or related mental health services.
- Enjoys building therapeutic relationships and helping people achieve positive outcomes.
- Is confident in assessing and managing complex mental health needs.
- Values teamwork, collaboration, and shared learning.
- Wants to contribute to service development, supervision, and innovation.
- Brings enthusiasm, curiosity, and a commitment to delivering excellent care.
- Don't worry if you don't tick every single box. If you're excited by the role and believe you have the skills and potential to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
A highly specialised and supportive service Opportunities for leadership and career progression Ongoing professional development and CPD support Clinical supervision and peer support The chance to contribute to service innovation and research Flexible, collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
Join Us
If you are ready to use your expertise to transform lives and help develop outstanding psychological services for adults with ADHD, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of adult ADHD care with NELFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Psychologist Practitioner
Are you a passionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist looking for an exciting and rewarding senior role in the development of a new adult ADHD service.
NELFT's Adult ADHD Service is seeking an exceptional clinician to join our growing specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the assessment, treatment, and ongoing support of adults with ADHD while helping shape innovative, high-quality psychological services across North East London.
Why Join Us?
At NELFT, our values underpin everything we do:
We are Kind We are Respectful We Work Together with our Communities
As a senior clinician, you will combine expert clinical practice with leadership, supervision, service development, and training responsibilities while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for adults with ADHD.
The Role
You will:
Conduct specialist ADHD assessments and diagnostic evaluations Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT Support adults experiencing ADHD alongside anxiety, depression, and other co-occurring mental health difficulties Provide clinical leadership, consultation, and expert advice across services Supervise qualified practitioners, trainees, and students Lead service improvement, audit, and research initiatives Contribute to specialist ADHD training across mental health services and partner organisations
This role offers the opportunity to influence service development and help shape the future of ADHD care across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest.
About You
We're looking for a warm, compassionate, and experienced clinician who is passionate about improving the lives of adults with ADHD. Whether you're a Clinical Psychologist or a Counselling Psychologist. Holding BABCP-accredited CBT qualification would be advantages, but not essential. You'll bring a strong track record of delivering high-quality psychological assessment and intervention, along with the confidence to work with complex mental health presentations. You'll enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, be keen to share your knowledge through supervision and training, and have a genuine interest in helping shape and develop services. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to person-centred care, continuous learning, and making a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.
You'll be someone who:
- Has substantial post-qualification experience in ADHD, cognitive disorders, or related mental health services.
- Enjoys building therapeutic relationships and helping people achieve positive outcomes.
- Is confident in assessing and managing complex mental health needs.
- Values teamwork, collaboration, and shared learning.
- Wants to contribute to service development, supervision, and innovation.
- Brings enthusiasm, curiosity, and a commitment to delivering excellent care.
- Don't worry if you don't tick every single box. If you're excited by the role and believe you have the skills and potential to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
A highly specialised and supportive service Opportunities for leadership and career progression Ongoing professional development and CPD support Clinical supervision and peer support The chance to contribute to service innovation and research Flexible, collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
Join Us
If you are ready to use your expertise to transform lives and help develop outstanding psychological services for adults with ADHD, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of adult ADHD care with NELFT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Doctorate qualification in psychology (Clinical or Counselling) or equivalent accredited by the BPS
- HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, and or equivalent accredited by the BPS
- Qualification in one or more modality of psychology
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as required by the BPS and or BABCP.
Desirable
- BABCP registered & accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.
- Recognised qualification and/or training in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Substantial recent post - qualification experience in a designated post within services for ADHD, cognitive disorders or other relevant service area.
- Knowledge and experience with working with safeguarding issues, issues concerning risk and highly complex mental health problems.
- Experience of supervising qualified practitioners and / or students / trainee psychologists and or psychotherapist.
- Experience of co-working with colleagues from a variety of different disciplines and trainings.
- Experience of working with individuals and families from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering specialist consultation / training to a variety of audiences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Doctorate qualification in psychology (Clinical or Counselling) or equivalent accredited by the BPS
- HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, and or equivalent accredited by the BPS
- Qualification in one or more modality of psychology
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as required by the BPS and or BABCP.
Desirable
- BABCP registered & accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.
- Recognised qualification and/or training in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Substantial recent post - qualification experience in a designated post within services for ADHD, cognitive disorders or other relevant service area.
- Knowledge and experience with working with safeguarding issues, issues concerning risk and highly complex mental health problems.
- Experience of supervising qualified practitioners and / or students / trainee psychologists and or psychotherapist.
- Experience of co-working with colleagues from a variety of different disciplines and trainings.
- Experience of working with individuals and families from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering specialist consultation / training to a variety of audiences
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
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Jane Atkinson Centre
Waltham Forest
London
E17 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Jane Atkinson Centre
Waltham Forest
London
E17 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Practitioner Psychologist, Crisis Support Team Children's Services
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2324316
Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2028 due to funding.
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.
This exciting new post will provide specialist psychological care in a multi-disciplinary Crisis Support Team in Bridgend Local Authority Children's Services.
The team work intensively to prevent the breakdown of family and foster care for children with complex, acute and challenging emotional, behavioural and relational needs. You will provide assessment, formulation and direct interventions to children and families as well as enabling and supporting colleagues to develop psychologically informed understandings and care approaches.
You will be passionate, experienced, skilled in supporting colleagues to provide psychologically informed care, keen to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, and will enjoy developing services. You will be embedded within the Local Authority Crisis Support Team, whilst being supported and professionally led by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist for Children and Young People's Community Mental Health Services in the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical and strategic leadership in the development and delivery of trauma informed psychological care to young people presenting in crisis and experiencing significant and acute emotional distress and behaviours of concern. This includes care experienced young people as well as those at the edge of care, at risk of family or foster care placement breakdown.
To be embedded and present face to face within Bridgend Children's Services' multi-disciplinary Adolescent Crisis Team (ACT) which delivers intensive, short-term interventions to young people at risk of entering care or requiring tier four services.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership through undertaking psychological assessments and developing individualised formulations to inform psychological intervention planning and support.
Delivering a range of evidence-informed interventions to young people and their families/carers, tailored to complex presentations.
Providing clinical supervision to ACT team members, supporting them to deliver care which is psychologically and relationally informed.
Offering consultation and advice to professionals across health, education, and social care to build shared understanding and co-ordinated responses for young people in crisis.
Supporting the development and delivery of training, coaching and reflective practice across the wider system to embed psychological and trauma-informed approaches.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£67,583 to £78,530 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-PST032-0826-A
Job locations
Civic Offices, Bridgend
Angel Street
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
You will join a growing and welcoming team and a thriving psychological professions community in CTMUHB. Throughout 2026 we are partnering with the BPS Psychology Matters campaign to highlight the excellent work we do and the difference our professions make to the people we serve.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
You will join a growing and welcoming team and a thriving psychological professions community in CTMUHB. Throughout 2026 we are partnering with the BPS Psychology Matters campaign to highlight the excellent work we do and the difference our professions make to the people we serve.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Honours Degree in Psychology.
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, accredited by the BPS, or equivalent accredited by the BPS.
- HCPC Registered.
- Evidence of relevant CPD.
- Has a thorough knowledge of the professional Issues effecting Practitioner Psychology in the NHS and is familiar with key Strategies documents relevant to child and family psychological services and can articulate and hold a position of these.
Desirable
- Other related academic qualifications
- IT skills training.
- Completion of a post-qualification advanced training in a formal psychological therapy relevant to developmental trauma. Completed or undergoing training in the development and management of practitioner psychology.
- Publication of relevant research.
Experience
Essential
- Doctorate training across a range of client groups but must include Children, Adults, people with Learning Disabilities, and Older Age Adults. Has completed extensive CPD relevant to the provision of Child and Family Psychological Services.
- Has kept up to date on current clinical practice in Child and Family Psychological Services and Practitioner Psychology more generally.
- To have developed an advanced level of clinical expertise in at least one area of clinical practice within Child Psychology.
- To have developed an advanced level of clinical expertise in Attachment/Looked after Children, Developmental Trauma.
- Experience of giving complex psychological consultation to psychology and multidisciplinary staff.
- To have taken a Clinical and/or Strategic Lead in the development of service provision.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative practice. Research experience and statistical expertise.
- Academic teaching experience.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Innovative. Can work independently and take responsibility for own actions, and cope effectively with the additional stress that this level of responsibility generates. Able to develop proposals for service developments. Must be able to tolerate the stress and anxiety of being responsible for patient's psychological treatment, particularly when self-harm is likely. Must be able to manage personal stress levels.
- Ability to provide direction through supervision, teaching and training to other psychologists, disciplines and agencies. Able to take on responsibility for the development of Practitioner Psychology services in a Specialist Service. Can provide leadership and direction to other Psychologists and to colleagues in multi-agency forums. A team player who relates well to people. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Can articulate values-based position to their work. Ability to communicate and relate to people warmly and with empathy. Ability to understand the highly complex and conflicting messages from service users and organise this in a way that allows them to guide the service users through a complex process of change. To be able to do this even when the service user is highly distressed, there is a highly charged atmosphere, and/or when the service user is expressing high levels of anger.
- Ability to communicate sensitive material in verbally and in writing. Ability to assess, interpret, formulate and intervene in situations where the material is highly complex, and where there are a range of possible options, where different courses of action could be taken and where expert opinions may differ. Ability to plan and organise complex activities or programmes, which may be service, or client focussed, and may have long-term implications requiring ongoing monitoring and adjustment. Able to provide leadership and direction within the specified locality, by instigating developments, suggesting solutions to team issues, providing teaching, training, and supervision to other staff in the team, and taking a strategic lead. Is familiar with current legislation on Child Protection and is aware of developments in it.
Desirable
- Has had own work published in peer reviewed or academic professional journals and/or books.
Other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS Check. Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner to attend different sites/locations. Able to work hours flexibly. Able to be present face to face embedded in the team.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Honours Degree in Psychology.
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, accredited by the BPS, or equivalent accredited by the BPS.
- HCPC Registered.
- Evidence of relevant CPD.
- Has a thorough knowledge of the professional Issues effecting Practitioner Psychology in the NHS and is familiar with key Strategies documents relevant to child and family psychological services and can articulate and hold a position of these.
Desirable
- Other related academic qualifications
- IT skills training.
- Completion of a post-qualification advanced training in a formal psychological therapy relevant to developmental trauma. Completed or undergoing training in the development and management of practitioner psychology.
- Publication of relevant research.
Experience
Essential
- Doctorate training across a range of client groups but must include Children, Adults, people with Learning Disabilities, and Older Age Adults. Has completed extensive CPD relevant to the provision of Child and Family Psychological Services.
- Has kept up to date on current clinical practice in Child and Family Psychological Services and Practitioner Psychology more generally.
- To have developed an advanced level of clinical expertise in at least one area of clinical practice within Child Psychology.
- To have developed an advanced level of clinical expertise in Attachment/Looked after Children, Developmental Trauma.
- Experience of giving complex psychological consultation to psychology and multidisciplinary staff.
- To have taken a Clinical and/or Strategic Lead in the development of service provision.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative practice. Research experience and statistical expertise.
- Academic teaching experience.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Innovative. Can work independently and take responsibility for own actions, and cope effectively with the additional stress that this level of responsibility generates. Able to develop proposals for service developments. Must be able to tolerate the stress and anxiety of being responsible for patient's psychological treatment, particularly when self-harm is likely. Must be able to manage personal stress levels.
- Ability to provide direction through supervision, teaching and training to other psychologists, disciplines and agencies. Able to take on responsibility for the development of Practitioner Psychology services in a Specialist Service. Can provide leadership and direction to other Psychologists and to colleagues in multi-agency forums. A team player who relates well to people. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Can articulate values-based position to their work. Ability to communicate and relate to people warmly and with empathy. Ability to understand the highly complex and conflicting messages from service users and organise this in a way that allows them to guide the service users through a complex process of change. To be able to do this even when the service user is highly distressed, there is a highly charged atmosphere, and/or when the service user is expressing high levels of anger.
- Ability to communicate sensitive material in verbally and in writing. Ability to assess, interpret, formulate and intervene in situations where the material is highly complex, and where there are a range of possible options, where different courses of action could be taken and where expert opinions may differ. Ability to plan and organise complex activities or programmes, which may be service, or client focussed, and may have long-term implications requiring ongoing monitoring and adjustment. Able to provide leadership and direction within the specified locality, by instigating developments, suggesting solutions to team issues, providing teaching, training, and supervision to other staff in the team, and taking a strategic lead. Is familiar with current legislation on Child Protection and is aware of developments in it.
Desirable
- Has had own work published in peer reviewed or academic professional journals and/or books.
Other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS Check. Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner to attend different sites/locations. Able to work hours flexibly. Able to be present face to face embedded in the team.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)
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
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Civic Offices, Bridgend
Angel Street
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Civic Offices, Bridgend
Angel Street
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
United Kingdom
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Mental Health Practitioner
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2324301
Job summary
Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment team (CRHT) are currently looking to recruit Band 6 practitioners to join the team, the footprint covers Halton, Warrington, St Helens & Knowsley
CRHT operates on a 24 hour, 7 day a week basis. CRHT offers to provide intensive home support to services users as an alternative to hospital admission. CRHT work collaboratively with a variety of services to support service users at home.
The post holder will be expected to work on a rotational shift basis in accordance with service demands, this includes working weekends and night shifts,
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care within the framework of Effective Care Co-ordination (ECC).
The post holder will operate as part of an integrated Home Treatment Service but be expected to be flexible in terms of delivering care within a variety of environments.
The team will work to assess and provide treatment to service users with complex needs. Alternative options to admission will be considered where possible.
The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' choice and works alongside them and their carers to ensure they are at the centre of care planning.
The post holder will be expected to participate in a 24hr roster system 7 Days a week, on a rotational basis as and when the service demands.
The core roles include; face to face assessment, specialist mental health assessments, supporting and sharing information with the wider police community and acting in an advisory capacity for people in conjunction with mental health law. The role also involves delivering training and education to police colleague's and signposting to appropriate partner agencies.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
07 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
350-MHC82264766
Job locations
Peasley Cross Hospital
Marshalls Cross Road
St Helens
WA9 3DE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Formulate, contribute to, and participate in, the development and implementation of assessment and care planning systems in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
Manage a case load within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team
Carry out generic and specialist assessments, including risk and provide therapeutic interventions/ home treatments within the most appropriate setting in accordance with the service users and/or carers needs. Complete Gatekeeping for all Inpatient admission requests across the Merseyside footprint. Assess whether users can be managed safely within the community promoting quicker recovery. Assess Risks and collaboratively develop safety plans with users/carers. Ensure effective liaison with inpatient units across the Trust to facilitate early discharges or to undertake reviews of those users placed out of area. Act as the Duty Practitioner /2nd Duty, as part of a rotational roster.
Fully participate in ECC undertaking a care-coordinator role as appropriate
Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.
Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.
Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.
Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.
Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as Named Nurse as required.
Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.
Act as knowledge resource in specialist area of practice to other team members and other agencies as required.
Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical competence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Formulate, contribute to, and participate in, the development and implementation of assessment and care planning systems in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
Manage a case load within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team
Carry out generic and specialist assessments, including risk and provide therapeutic interventions/ home treatments within the most appropriate setting in accordance with the service users and/or carers needs. Complete Gatekeeping for all Inpatient admission requests across the Merseyside footprint. Assess whether users can be managed safely within the community promoting quicker recovery. Assess Risks and collaboratively develop safety plans with users/carers. Ensure effective liaison with inpatient units across the Trust to facilitate early discharges or to undertake reviews of those users placed out of area. Act as the Duty Practitioner /2nd Duty, as part of a rotational roster.
Fully participate in ECC undertaking a care-coordinator role as appropriate
Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.
Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.
Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.
Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.
Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as Named Nurse as required.
Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.
Act as knowledge resource in specialist area of practice to other team members and other agencies as required.
Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical competence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification (e.g. RMN, AHP, Social Worker); Evidence of post-registration CPD
Desirable
- Working towards Masters level education
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health legislation, CPA, safeguarding, equality and human rights, clinical governance and professional codes of conduct.
Experience
Essential
- Working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and crisis intervention.
- Partnership working
- Developing, implementing, and reviewing care and support plans
- Incident reporting
- Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication
- Risk assessment and management
- Autonomous practice
- Leadership and supervision
- Multidisciplinary working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification (e.g. RMN, AHP, Social Worker); Evidence of post-registration CPD
Desirable
- Working towards Masters level education
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health legislation, CPA, safeguarding, equality and human rights, clinical governance and professional codes of conduct.
Experience
Essential
- Working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and crisis intervention.
- Partnership working
- Developing, implementing, and reviewing care and support plans
- Incident reporting
- Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication
- Risk assessment and management
- Autonomous practice
- Leadership and supervision
- Multidisciplinary working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peasley Cross Hospital
Marshalls Cross Road
St Helens
WA9 3DE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peasley Cross Hospital
Marshalls Cross Road
St Helens
WA9 3DE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322666
Job summary
Package Description: Make a Lasting Difference for People with Learning Disabilities This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate psychologist to join our Learning Disability Service, providing highly specialist psychological support to individuals with complex needs. In this rewarding role, you will use your expertise to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities, while supporting families, carers, and professionals to deliver the very best care and outcomes. As a Highly Specialist Psychologist, you will play a key role in delivering and developing specialist psychology services for adults with learning disabilities. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will apply advanced psychological knowledge and clinical expertise to assess, formulate, and deliver interventions for individuals presenting with highly complex needs. You will also provide consultation, advice, and clinical supervision to colleagues and partner professionals, helping to ensure psychologically informed and evidence-based approaches are embed
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate psychologist to join our Learning Disability Service, providing highly specialist psychological support to individuals with complex needs. You will use your expertise to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities while supporting families, carers, and professionals to deliver the best care and outcomes. As a highly specialist psychologist, you will play a key role in delivering and developing specialist psychology services for adults with learning disabilities. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will apply advanced psychological knowledge and clinical expertise to assess, formulate, and deliver interventions for individuals with highly complex needs. You will also provide consultation, advice, and clinical supervision to colleagues and partner professionals, ensuring psychologically informed and evidence-based approaches are embedded throughout the service.
About us
Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. The company works with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. HCRG Care Group delivers and transforms adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and musculoskeletal services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services across England. The organization supports communities of many millions and directly helps more than half a million people each year, guided by its simple values: we care, we think, we do. The group is also committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from a broad, diverse range of people, striving to be inclusive of everyone.
Details
Date posted
05 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
1547161152
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Chippenham
SN15 2AJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Make a Lasting Difference for People with Learning Disabilities
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate psychologist to join our Learning Disability Service, providing highly specialist psychological support to individuals with complex needs. In this rewarding role, you will use your expertise to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities, while supporting families, carers, and professionals to deliver the very best care and outcomes.
As a Highly Specialist Psychologist, you will play a key role in delivering and developing specialist psychology services for adults with learning disabilities. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will apply advanced psychological knowledge and clinical expertise to assess, formulate, and deliver interventions for individuals presenting with highly complex needs.
You will also provide consultation, advice, and clinical supervision to colleagues and partner professionals, helping to ensure psychologically informed and evidence-based approaches are embedded throughout the service.
Location:The Orbital Shopping Park, SwindonHours: 22.5 hours per week
Package Description
As a Clinical Psychologist, you will be part of our valued team in at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- £57,528 - £64,750 (Band 8a AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
- An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
- The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
How You'll Make an Impact
- Deliver highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with learning disabilities, supporting individuals with complex psychological, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Provide person-centred psychological support to individuals, families and carers across a range of settings, including home, work, educational and community environments.
- Use advanced communication and therapeutic skills to engage people with communication difficulties, limited understanding, or those who may be distressed, anxious or reluctant to participate in intervention.
- Lead on supporting service users whose behaviours may challenge, developing effective strategies that promote wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
- Work within a Positive Behaviour Support framework, applying psychological theory and behavioural approaches to develop robust support plans and risk management strategies.
- Manage and prioritise a varied caseload, using clinical judgement to balance risk, complexity and service demands effectively.
- Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to deliver integrated care and ensure interventions remain responsive to changing needs.
- Develop and deliver training, consultation and specialist advice to carers, families, healthcare professionals and partner organisations to promote psychologically informed practice.
- Contribute to service development, clinical audit, research and quality improvement initiatives, helping to enhance outcomes and share best practice across the Learning Disability Service.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and utilise digital systems effectively, ensuring documentation meets professional, legal and organisational standards.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Qualifications: DClinPsy (or equivalent), current HCPC registration, and eligibility for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status.
- Experience: Psychological assessment and intervention in complex cases; experience working with people with learning disabilities; experience providing consultation.
- Specialist Knowledge: Advanced psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention skills; Positive Behaviour Support; current best practice for people with learning disabilities; knowledge of research methods and design.
- Professional Skills: Strong communication, emotional resilience, and ability to manage complex and challenging situations.
- Practical Requirements: Ability to balance responsibilities across teams and maintain accurate electronic records.
Desirable
- Significant post-qualification experience and ongoing CPD.
- Experience providing clinical supervision to trainee and qualified psychologists.
- Involvement in service development, quality improvement, research, or project work.
- Experience in a leadership or senior clinical role.
- Specialist interest within the field of learning disabilities.
- Knowledge of Liquidlogic and/or SystmOne.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and requirements.
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Make a Lasting Difference for People with Learning DisabilitiesThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate psychologist to join our Learning Disability Service, providing highly specialist psychological support to individuals with complex needs. In this rewarding role, you will use your expertise to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities, while supporting families, carers, and professionals to deliver the very best care and outcomes.As a Highly Specialist Psychologist, you will play a key role in delivering and developing specialist psychology services for adults with learning disabilities. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will apply advanced psychological knowledge and clinical expertise to assess, formulate, and deliver interventions for individuals presenting with highly complex needs.You will also provide consultation, advice, and clinical supervision to colleagues and partner professionals, helping to ensure psychologically informed and evidence-based approaches are embedded throughout the service.Location:The Orbital Shopping Park, SwindonHours: 22.5 hours per weekPackage DescriptionAs a Clinical Psychologist, you will be part of our valued team in at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £57,528 - £64,750 (Band 8a AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionHow You'll Make an Impact Deliver highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with learning disabilities, supporting individuals with complex psychological, emotional and behavioural needs. Provide person-centred psychological support to individuals, families and carers across a range of settings, including home, work, educational and community environments. Use advanced communication and therapeutic skills to engage people with communication difficulties, limited understanding, or those who may be distressed, anxious or reluctant to participate in intervention. Lead on supporting service users whose behaviours may challenge, developing effective strategies that promote wellbeing, independence and quality of life. Work within a Positive Behaviour Support framework, applying psychological theory and behavioural approaches to develop robust support plans and risk management strategies. Manage and prioritise a varied caseload, using clinical judgement to balance risk, complexity and service demands effectively. Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to deliver integrated care and ensure interventions remain responsive to changing needs. Develop and deliver training, consultation and specialist advice to carers, families, healthcare professionals and partner organisations to promote psychologically informed practice. Contribute to service development, clinical audit, research and quality improvement initiatives, helping to enhance outcomes and share best practice across the Learning Disability Service. Maintain accurate clinical records and utilise digital systems effectively, ensuring documentation meets professional, legal and organisational standards.What We're Looking ForEssential Qualifications: DClinPsy (or equivalent), current HCPC registration, and eligibility for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status. Experience: Psychological assessment and intervention in complex cases; experience working with people with learning disabilities; experience providing consultation. Specialist Knowledge: Advanced psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention skills; Positive Behaviour Support; current best practice for people with learning disabilities; knowledge of research methods and design. Professional Skills: Strong communication, emotional resilience, and ability to manage complex and challenging situations. Practical Requirements: Ability to balance responsibilities across teams and maintain accurate electronic records.Desirable Significant post-qualification experience and ongoing CPD. Experience providing clinical supervision to trainee and qualified psychologists. Involvement in service development, quality improvement, research, or project work. Experience in a leadership or senior clinical role. Specialist interest within the field of learning disabilities. Knowledge of Liquidlogic and/or SystmOne.Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and requirements.About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DClinPsy (or equivalent), current HCPC registration, and eligibility for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential DClinPsy (or equivalent), current HCPC registration, and eligibility for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status.
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
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Chippenham
SN15 2AJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Chippenham
SN15 2AJ
United Kingdom
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Highly Specialised Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322647
Job summary
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Southern Haemophilia Network, overseeing the provision of psychological care for adults and young people with Haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.
The post holder will be an embedded member of the multidisciplinary team. The SHN is unique in providing comprehensive life span care for patients with inherited bleeding disorders across the south of England. Psychology has been an integral and highly valued part of care since 2014. The post holder will benefit from being part of an established psychology team with opportunities for training, CPD, and specialist supervision. form part of a growing service providing specialist psychological support to children and young people across the network.
Must be available to work Mondays. The post is primarily based in Bournemouth with some travel to Salisbury & Basingstoke.
Main duties of the job
To provide complex psychological assessment and therapy, at the same time offering advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other non-professional carers working autonomously within professional guidelines.
To work as an autonomous practitioner who is individually accountable for all clinical decisions within professional guidelines and whilst consulting appropriately with peers and receiving clinical supervision.
To be responsible for formal and informal teaching and training to healthcare staff about the psychological needs of the client group. To attend multidisciplinary clinics and meetings as appropriate to contribute to the wider work of the service.
To use research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within areas specified by the service, undertaking agreed personal research and development.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Tackling Climate Change:Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Actionor [email protected].
Details
Date posted
05 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
251-SURG9141-HEA
Job locations
University Hospitals Dorset
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To conduct specialist clinical psychology assessments of adults and young people referred to the psychology service, based upon appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a wide variety of sources. This will include clinical interview, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observation and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in their care.
- To provide integrated formulations and highly specialised psychological treatments for clients with inherited bleeding disorders with highly complex difficulties.
- To be responsible for implementing a wide range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups and, when appropriate, family members choosing from a range of treatment options or expert opinions, using clinical judgement and knowledge of evidence-based approaches to plan, implement and evaluate treatment plans.
- In making such decisions theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors will be taken into account (such as medical, psychological, historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group).
- To develop, deliver and systematically evaluate services for adults and young people with Haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders, providing highly specialised advice concerning their care and treatment.
- To ensure that clients receive well co-coordinated care, through liaison with other staff, attendance at relevant team meetings and other meetings involving outside agencies and related administration.
- To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provide general advice to other professionals working with the individual on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.
- To participate in professional development and maintain appropriate levels of registration/accreditation.
- The post holder will agree standards for own work with their line manager, whilst ensuring that the overall pattern of work is in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Please review job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To conduct specialist clinical psychology assessments of adults and young people referred to the psychology service, based upon appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a wide variety of sources. This will include clinical interview, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observation and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in their care.
- To provide integrated formulations and highly specialised psychological treatments for clients with inherited bleeding disorders with highly complex difficulties.
- To be responsible for implementing a wide range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups and, when appropriate, family members choosing from a range of treatment options or expert opinions, using clinical judgement and knowledge of evidence-based approaches to plan, implement and evaluate treatment plans.
- In making such decisions theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors will be taken into account (such as medical, psychological, historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group).
- To develop, deliver and systematically evaluate services for adults and young people with Haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders, providing highly specialised advice concerning their care and treatment.
- To ensure that clients receive well co-coordinated care, through liaison with other staff, attendance at relevant team meetings and other meetings involving outside agencies and related administration.
- To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provide general advice to other professionals working with the individual on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.
- To participate in professional development and maintain appropriate levels of registration/accreditation.
- The post holder will agree standards for own work with their line manager, whilst ensuring that the overall pattern of work is in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Please review job description for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan development psychology.
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in additional specialised area of psychological practice and/or research methods.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children, young people and families.
- Experience of delivering tailored psychological interventions (e.g. 1:1, couple, group and systemic interventions) and drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches.
- Experience of implementing service developments informed by audit and outcome data.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with physical health conditions.
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care-co-ordinator and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life span and presenting the full range of clinical severity
- Experience in maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
- Experience of representing the profession within local multi-professional teams.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a paediatric setting.
- Experience of applying both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- Experience of submitting bids for research funding.
- Experience of working with clients diagnosed with inherited bleeding disorders.
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and experience of working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience of research design and analysis in a clinical setting.
Skills
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of clinical or counselling psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and two or more distinct psychological therapies.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including multivariate data analysis; skills in using SPSS.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management of individuals presenting with complex problems, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Ability to form effective and supportive relationships with clients and staff
- Awareness of the needs of people across the lifespan with physical disability/illness
- Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to 'hold' the stress of others.
- Ability to articulate and interpret clearly the role of the profession based upon a good understanding of the framework of government and national policy.
- Ability to identify and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- A high level of ability to communicate effectively, at both written and oral level, complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS.
- Knowledge of systems, policies and legislation relevant to the client group, their physical and mental health.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS and required by the HCPC
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours.
- Full, clean driving license
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two highly specialised psychological therapies.
- Record of having published in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.
- Further training in a specialised areas of clinical practice, e.g. advanced cognitive therapy skills and the application of psychological principles to patients with chronic physical health problems, through formal post-doctoral training (diploma or equivalent) OR a combination of specialist short courses, together with an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice based learning in these specialist areas.
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
- A commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multi-professional and uni-professional audit, and a wish to continue to develop expertise in the service area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan development psychology.
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in additional specialised area of psychological practice and/or research methods.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children, young people and families.
- Experience of delivering tailored psychological interventions (e.g. 1:1, couple, group and systemic interventions) and drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches.
- Experience of implementing service developments informed by audit and outcome data.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with physical health conditions.
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care-co-ordinator and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life span and presenting the full range of clinical severity
- Experience in maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
- Experience of representing the profession within local multi-professional teams.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a paediatric setting.
- Experience of applying both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- Experience of submitting bids for research funding.
- Experience of working with clients diagnosed with inherited bleeding disorders.
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and experience of working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience of research design and analysis in a clinical setting.
Skills
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of clinical or counselling psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and two or more distinct psychological therapies.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including multivariate data analysis; skills in using SPSS.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management of individuals presenting with complex problems, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Ability to form effective and supportive relationships with clients and staff
- Awareness of the needs of people across the lifespan with physical disability/illness
- Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to 'hold' the stress of others.
- Ability to articulate and interpret clearly the role of the profession based upon a good understanding of the framework of government and national policy.
- Ability to identify and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- A high level of ability to communicate effectively, at both written and oral level, complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS.
- Knowledge of systems, policies and legislation relevant to the client group, their physical and mental health.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS and required by the HCPC
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours.
- Full, clean driving license
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two highly specialised psychological therapies.
- Record of having published in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.
- Further training in a specialised areas of clinical practice, e.g. advanced cognitive therapy skills and the application of psychological principles to patients with chronic physical health problems, through formal post-doctoral training (diploma or equivalent) OR a combination of specialist short courses, together with an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice based learning in these specialist areas.
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
- A commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multi-professional and uni-professional audit, and a wish to continue to develop expertise in the service area.
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
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals Dorset
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals Dorset
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322131
Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbe
Main duties of the job
As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, your role involves caring for residents to ensure they receive quality, person-centered care and support. You will lead a team of care staff, manage training, conduct supervisions, and delegate duties. You will administer and order medication, update care plans and risk assessments, and liaise with GPs, nursing teams, and family members. Respecting residents' dignity and preferences is crucial. The position requires NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, previous care experience, and leadership skills. The role offers opportunities for career development and a competitive benefits package.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential care homes, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care to its residents. With a focus on respecting the dignity and preferences of each individual, Barchester ensures a warm and welcoming environment in its care homes. The company values compassion and professionalism in its staff, providing ongoing training and development opportunities to foster career growth. Barchester Healthcare offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including retail discounts, a refer-a-friend bonus scheme, and awards for outstanding performance and long service.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16.18 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1547055416
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Gosmore
SG4 7QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
3231
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
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
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Gosmore
SG4 7QH
United Kingdom
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Barchester Healthcare
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Gosmore
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United Kingdom
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322130
Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills
Main duties of the job
As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider, offering top-quality residential and nursing care. With a passion for delivering person-centred care, Barchester is committed to supporting residents, ensuring their dignity and preferences are respected. The organisation provides ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing employees to progress in their careers. Many staff members have moved into roles such as Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or even on to nursing pathways. Barchester's team is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for residents, ensuring that each individual's needs and wellbeing are prioritised. The company values compassion and commitment from its staff, continually striving to offer a rewarding place to work, mirrored by their sector-leading benefits and rewards package.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.70 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1547056426
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Exeter
EX1 3ZU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
0854
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
0854
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
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
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Exeter
EX1 3ZU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Barchester Healthcare
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Exeter
EX1 3ZU
United Kingdom
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322129
Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant.
Main duties of the job
As a Residential Senior Carer at Barchester, you will cater to the different needs of residents, ensuring quality and person-centred care. This role involves leading a team of care staff, conducting training, overseeing supervisions, and delegating shift duties. Additional responsibilities include administering and ordering medication, updating care plans and risk assessments, and communicating with healthcare professionals like GPs and district nurses, as well as residents' families. The right candidate must possess NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, have experience in a residential care setting, demonstrate leadership skills, and make decisions for the residents' welfare. Barchester values warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing personalized care and support. The organization offers career development opportunities, training, and a range of benefits, including a competitive pay rate, wellness support, retail discounts, and rewards for outstanding performance.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a trusted name when it comes to providing high-quality residential care in the UK. The organization operates numerous care homes and hospitals, focusing on offering exceptional support and treatment that one would expect for their loved ones. Their workforce is dedicated to ensuring that all residents receive the best care possible, enhancing their quality of life through personalized services. Barchester is committed to the continuous development of its staff by providing free training and making more career progression opportunities available to those who desire to advance within the healthcare and social care sector. They emphasize their core values which include respect, dignity, and compassion towards all residents. In addition, their robust benefits and rewards package underlines their dedication to appreciating the hard work and dedication of their employees. Barchester Healthcare continues to thrive as a provider known for both excellence in care and a supportive working environment.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16.89 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1547056427
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Walton-on-Thames
KT12 4DD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
0854
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
0854
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
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
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Walton-on-Thames
KT12 4DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
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Barchester Healthcare
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Walton-on-Thames
KT12 4DD
United Kingdom
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Community Mental Health Staff Nurse - Older Persons Mental Health
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322122
Job summary
The Gateshead Specialist Memory Hub is based at Bensham Hospital. We work Mon - Fri 9am-5pm to provide pre diagnostic assessment, treatment, post diagnostic support and education for patients with dementia as well as carer support both within the Hub and in collaboration with external agencies. We also refer and signpost to other services.
Applications from newly qualified nurses and Mental Health students about to qualify will be welcomed as training will be available.
We offer programmes of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy within the Hub.
Main duties of the job
You will work autonomously, carrying your own caseload of patients who have been diagnosed with a dementia, providing evidence based treatment and post diagnostic support both in clinic and in patients homes. Supervise student nurses and work with all members of the multi disciplinary team. Working collaboratively with external agencies. Deliver cognitive stimulation therapy in line with NICE guidelines. Complete outcome measures. Participate in audit.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
297-8211013
Job locations
Bensham Hospital
Saltwell Road
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Registered Mental Health Nurse Part1 with current NMC Registration
- Diploma/ Degree in Nursing.
- Previous experience of Dementia care.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Understanding of pre-registration curriculum.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Understanding of change management
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Team working skills.
- Ability to assess. Plan, deliver and evaluate quality care.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
- Value people as individuals.
- Car driver.
- IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role
- Participate in audit.
- Experience in Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Job description Job responsibilities Registered Mental Health Nurse Part1 with current NMC Registration Diploma/ Degree in Nursing. Previous experience of Dementia care. Ability to work unsupervised. Good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Understanding of pre-registration curriculum. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Understanding of change management High level of interpersonal and communication skills. Team working skills. Ability to assess. Plan, deliver and evaluate quality care. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload. Value people as individuals. Car driver. IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role Participate in audit. Experience in Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse Part1 with current NMC Registration or working towards
- Diploma/ Degree in Nursing
Knowledge, skills,training and experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of Dementia care.
- oAbility to work unsupervised.
- oGood working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.
- oExcellent communication and organisational skills.
- oUnderstanding of pre-registration curriculum.
- oEvidence of ongoing professional development.
- oUnderstanding of change management
- oHigh level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- oTeam working skills.
- oAbility to assess. Plan, deliver and evaluate quality care.
- oExcellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
- oValue people as individuals.
- oCar driver.
- oIT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role
- oSuitable NHS experience
Desirable
- oParticipate in audit.
- oExperience in Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
- oTeaching qualification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Part1 with current NMC Registration or working towards Diploma/ Degree in Nursing Knowledge, skills,training and experience Essential oPrevious experience of Dementia care. oAbility to work unsupervised. oGood working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act. oExcellent communication and organisational skills. oUnderstanding of pre-registration curriculum. oEvidence of ongoing professional development. oUnderstanding of change management oHigh level of interpersonal and communication skills. oTeam working skills. oAbility to assess. Plan, deliver and evaluate quality care. oExcellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload. oValue people as individuals. oCar driver. oIT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role oSuitable NHS experience Desirable oParticipate in audit. oExperience in Cognitive Stimulation Therapy oTeaching qualification.
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
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bensham Hospital
Saltwell Road
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bensham Hospital
Saltwell Road
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322082
Job summary
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Inclusion Drug and Alcohol Services are delighted to be supporting a new full-time trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner role, with the required training course planned to start on 5th January 2027.
Over the 12-month training period individuals will attend study at University of Sussex (in person and remote learning) as well as spending time working clinically in a Drug and Alcohol service. These are exciting roles created by NHSEWTE to support the transformation of community mental health and drug and alcohol services. Your training will be fully funded, and you will be eligible for a full-time qualified permanent position on completion of the training course. In return, we ask that you commit to staying with us for at least two years after you qualify.
The successful candidate will be required to work across our sites in the North of Hampshire (including Aldershot, Basingstoke and Andover)
Please note that we are expecting a high level of interest in these roles and will close the advert once sufficient applications have been received.
During the 12 months training this role will be paid at band 4 AFC.On successful completion of training the role will move to a band 5 position and offered as a permanent post.
Main duties of the job
As a trainee MHWP you will, under supervision,
o Work within a drug and alcohol service when not completing the programme of study.o Complete all aspects of the taught programme of study and progress successfully through all aspects of appraisal related to this.o Develop and practice psychologically-informed interventions (not therapy) under supervision, with adults in our service and our communities.o Support collaborative care and treatment packages, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team.o Develop caring, supportive, and empathic relationships with people using our services who may be in significant distress alongside guiding towards partner services which may benefit them or their families/carers.o You will need to have flexibility and adaptability and a passion for working with adults with complex needs. Additionally, you may have some knowledge of substance misuse work and feel passionate about supporting this client group.
About us
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.
Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
301-IT-26-8240736
Job locations
Inclusion Aldershot
Aldershot
GU11 3HU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work in a defined drug and alcohol service and work within a specific location, whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.
These posts are suitable for people with a degree or equivalent qualifications, who have the right personal qualities. As a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a community drug and alcohol service, supporting people to receive the right care and delivering psychologically informed interventions.
During the one-year graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training, you will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills to employ wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for adults individually and in groups, with specific focus on clients who are or have been affected by substance misuse problems.
These interventions may include:
Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure using the "GOALS" programme Problem-solving Improving sleep Recognising and managing emotions Confidence building Support with medicines management
See attached detailed job description and person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work in a defined drug and alcohol service and work within a specific location, whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.
These posts are suitable for people with a degree or equivalent qualifications, who have the right personal qualities. As a Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be expected to work under supervision as part of a community drug and alcohol service, supporting people to receive the right care and delivering psychologically informed interventions.
During the one-year graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training, you will, under supervision, develop knowledge and practice skills to employ wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for adults individually and in groups, with specific focus on clients who are or have been affected by substance misuse problems.
These interventions may include:
Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure using the "GOALS" programme Problem-solving Improving sleep Recognising and managing emotions Confidence building Support with medicines management
See attached detailed job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and maintain accurate, timely case records.
- Reliable, resilient and able to maintain professional boundaries.
- Ability to work flexibly and deal with conflicting demands, keeping the people who use our service at the centre
- Strong communication skills which demonstrate empathy, reassurance and a trauma informed approach
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and maintain accurate, timely case records.
- Reliable, resilient and able to maintain professional boundaries.
- Ability to work flexibly and deal with conflicting demands, keeping the people who use our service at the centre
- Strong communication skills which demonstrate empathy, reassurance and a trauma informed approach
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
Inclusion
Address
Inclusion Aldershot
Aldershot
GU11 3HU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Inclusion
Address
Inclusion Aldershot
Aldershot
GU11 3HU
United Kingdom
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Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse
East London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322064
Job summary
Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse - Band 7
2 vacancies
Are you experienced in ASD assessment in children?
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, forward thinking practitioner with experience of Neurodevelopmental Conditions & a special interest in ASD to join our Specialist Children & Young People's Service (SCYPS) in Newham. The post holder will contribute to the development of a service for the assessment and review of children with neurodevelopmental conditions (primarily autistic spectrum disorder). They will work in partnership with Community Paediatricians, GP's and universal services to ensure delivery of an effective pathway, inclusive of wider community support. The post holder will contribute to the development & ongoing review of care pathways, policies, audits of service outcomes & develop waiting list initiatives to achieve agreed targets.
The post holder will contribute to or lead multi-professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions in children & young people referred to the Child Development Service. Providing specialist nursing practice across professional boundaries & develop streamlined patient care pathways between nursing, GP's & paediatricians, setting up shared care arrangements for each child as appropriate. Assessment outcomes will be discussed & agreed with patients, carers & other health care professionals, promoting health education & self-management whilst keeping the child, young person and family at the centre of care.
Main duties of the job
1. Contribute to multi-professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions, with a specific focus on ASD, in children and young people referred to the Child Development Service. Utilising up to date and evidence based assessment techniques and tools, assessing information from education providers and parents/carers alongside observation of the young person. This may include specialist assessments in clinic, and observations in educational settings.
2. Provide specialist nursing practice across professional boundaries and develop and streamline patient care pathways between nursing, AHP's, GP's and paediatricians. Liaising closely with other services in order to provide a co-ordinated and seamless service for patients.
3. Supporting the ongoing development of care pathways for ASD and other conditions by reviewing current caseload, referral, assessment and review criteria to assist in developing a service that provides efficient and effective pathways.
Discuss and agree assessment outcomes with patients, carers and other health care professionals, promoting health education and self-management.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£53,751 to £60,651 a year Per annum inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-SS7435416-A
Job locations
Lord Lister Health Centre
121 Woodgrange Rd, London E7 0EP
London
E7 0EP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Contribute to multi-professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions, with a specific focus on ASD, in children and young people referred to the Child Development Service. Utilising up to date and evidence based assessment techniques and tools, assessing information from education providers and parents/carers alongside observation of the young person. This may include specialist assessments in clinic, and observations in educational settings.
2. Provide specialist nursing practice across professional boundaries and develop and streamline patient care pathways between nursing, AHPs, GPs and paediatricians. Liaising closely with other services in order to provide a co-ordinated and seamless service for patients.
3. Supporting the ongoing development of care pathways for ASD and other conditions by reviewing current caseload, referral, assessment and review criteria to assist in developing a service that provides efficient and effective pathways.
Discuss and agree assessment outcomes with patients, carers and other health care professionals, promoting health education and self-management.
Job description Job responsibilities 1. Contribute to multi-professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions, with a specific focus on ASD, in children and young people referred to the Child Development Service. Utilising up to date and evidence based assessment techniques and tools, assessing information from education providers and parents/carers alongside observation of the young person. This may include specialist assessments in clinic, and observations in educational settings. 2. Provide specialist nursing practice across professional boundaries and develop and streamline patient care pathways between nursing, AHPs, GPs and paediatricians. Liaising closely with other services in order to provide a co-ordinated and seamless service for patients. 3. Supporting the ongoing development of care pathways for ASD and other conditions by reviewing current caseload, referral, assessment and review criteria to assist in developing a service that provides efficient and effective pathways. Discuss and agree assessment outcomes with patients, carers and other health care professionals, promoting health education and self-management.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oRecognised health qualification relevant to specialty including professional registration e.g. Nursing & Midwifery Council
- oSufficient experience at a NHS Band 6 or equivalent.
- Experience in ASD assessment
Desirable
- oPost graduate/registration learning in neurodevelopment disorders
- oASD assessment tool training e.g. ADOS
- oTraining in evidence based psychological approaches e.g. CBT
- oBehaviour Management training
- oNon-Medical Prescriber Qualification or willingness and commitment to undertake training
Experience
Essential
- oLine management experience
- oAbly demonstrate autonomous working and caseload management
- oProficient in multi-agency partnership working
- oProfessional approach to supervision and mentorship of team
- oExperience of providing clinical supervision
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oDelivery of clinical training in relation to specialism
- oAbility to provide operational advice and guidance both within and across agencies
- oLiterate in IT/Computer Skills
Desirable
- oProject management experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders underpinned by theory and/or practice.
- oKnowledge of service development and implementation within timeframes
Desirable
- oExperience in maintaining systems to measure performance
- oParticipation in the development of policies and procedures
Other
Essential
- oDemonstrate comprehensive personal management skills
- oAble to meet all contractual terms
- Flexible in terms of working arrangements
Person Specification Education Essential oRecognised health qualification relevant to specialty including professional registration e.g. Nursing & Midwifery Council oSufficient experience at a NHS Band 6 or equivalent. Experience in ASD assessment Desirable oPost graduate/registration learning in neurodevelopment disorders oASD assessment tool training e.g. ADOS oTraining in evidence based psychological approaches e.g. CBT oBehaviour Management training oNon-Medical Prescriber Qualification or willingness and commitment to undertake training Experience Essential oLine management experience oAbly demonstrate autonomous working and caseload management oProficient in multi-agency partnership working oProfessional approach to supervision and mentorship of team oExperience of providing clinical supervision oEvidence of continuing professional development oDelivery of clinical training in relation to specialism oAbility to provide operational advice and guidance both within and across agencies oLiterate in IT/Computer Skills Desirable oProject management experience Knowledge and Skills Essential oKnowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders underpinned by theory and/or practice. oKnowledge of service development and implementation within timeframes Desirable oExperience in maintaining systems to measure performance oParticipation in the development of policies and procedures Other Essential oDemonstrate comprehensive personal management skills oAble to meet all contractual terms Flexible in terms of working arrangements
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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lord Lister Health Centre
121 Woodgrange Rd, London E7 0EP
London
E7 0EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lord Lister Health Centre
121 Woodgrange Rd, London E7 0EP
London
E7 0EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or Allied Health Professional
East London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322061
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or an Allied Health professional with experience in MBT to join the Newham Mentalisation Based Therapy Service. The post is a fixed term, 0.8 band 7 post covering maternity leave.
The service offers a full MBT program to individuals with Complex Emotional Needs. Candidates with past experience in working therapeutically with individuals with complex mental health needs are welcome to apply. Past experience in MBT treatment is preferable.
This post is an exciting opportunity for individuals look to develop their clinical experience in a small and supportive team environment. In addition to offering clinical interventions, you may be involved in other service development initiatives including consultation to other services, improving the offer to families and young people, and outreach work to community teams within the borough.
MBT in Newham is a team based approach. We would like to hear from candidates who value working as part of a reflective, in-person team. Service Users are discussed regularly and the team collaborates closely around care planning. We would welcome applications from people who are reflective and can consider the therapeutic relationship and the impact the work has on them.
Main duties of the job
To provide a clinical service to patients open to the Newham Mentalisation Based Therapy Service and to provide expert support and advice to other members of the team.
The role will require the post holder to:
Undertake psychological assessment of patients referred to the Mentalisation Based Therapy Service and provide specialist reports to referrers and patients
Formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans and provide specialist Mentalisation-Based therapy to patients under the care of the service
To offer individual and group interventions to individuals with Complex Emotional Needs.
To engage with both individual and group supervision, reflective practice further professional development in Mentalisation Based Therapy
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
363-NEW8249268
Job locations
Secondary Care Psychological Therapies Service
409 High Street
Stratford
E15 4QZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note, a requirement of this role is to work on Fridays. The post is also a fixed term contract, from November 2026 to November 2027. The contract will end in November 2027. As such, if recruitment into the role is beyond November 2026, the contract will still complete in November 2027.
Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for further details and overview of job role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note, a requirement of this role is to work on Fridays. The post is also a fixed term contract, from November 2026 to November 2027. The contract will end in November 2027. As such, if recruitment into the role is beyond November 2026, the contract will still complete in November 2027.
Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for further details and overview of job role
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical / Counselling Psychology or equivalence (statement of equivalence and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist) or allied professional with experience in MBT
- HCPC registration or equivalent (for Allied Health Professionals)
Desirable
- Training in MBT
- Further training in a therapeutic modality relevant to personality disorder
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with patients with complex personality presentations (i.e. 'Personality Disorder') and/or risk of self-harm.
- Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to individuals with Complex Emotional Needs.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team offering support to adults with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Experience of group work.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training/consultation and providing clinical supervision.
- Work within at least two therapeutic modalities.
- Experience of the application of psychology/therapy in different cultural contexts
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills in psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment.
- Skills in the effective communication of technical and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide variety of recipients in a range of settings within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce comprehensive and coherent letters, reports and associated documentation.
- Skills in the assessment of risk for patients with mental health problems and specifically for patients with complex Emotional Needs
- Capacity to work calmly and thoughtfully when working with traumatic psychological issues, demonstrating an awareness of the sensitivity and unpredictability of patients with complex needs, and a capacity to tolerate the strong emotions evoked by such work
- Knowledge and understanding of diagnosis of Personality Disorder.
- Evidence of CPD
- Competence in advanced IT packages including keyboard skills.
- Ability to provide a culturally-competent and non-stigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.
- Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult - to - treat groups (e.g. complex needs, self harm, personality disorder/psychosis, dual diagnosis, persons with additional disabilities etc).
Desirable
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Some knowledge and understanding of psychoanalytic models and developmental processes associated with Personality Disorder (eg: Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Mentalization-based Treatment (MBT).
Other
Essential
- Ability to manage effectively verbal aggression and abuse from service users, carers etc, and the risk of physical aggression.
- Demonstrably respectful approach to service users, carers, colleagues, other professionals and professional contacts. Willingness to negotiate and ability to handle confrontation effectively and professional
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical / Counselling Psychology or equivalence (statement of equivalence and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist) or allied professional with experience in MBT
- HCPC registration or equivalent (for Allied Health Professionals)
Desirable
- Training in MBT
- Further training in a therapeutic modality relevant to personality disorder
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with patients with complex personality presentations (i.e. 'Personality Disorder') and/or risk of self-harm.
- Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to individuals with Complex Emotional Needs.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team offering support to adults with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Experience of group work.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training/consultation and providing clinical supervision.
- Work within at least two therapeutic modalities.
- Experience of the application of psychology/therapy in different cultural contexts
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills in psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment.
- Skills in the effective communication of technical and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide variety of recipients in a range of settings within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce comprehensive and coherent letters, reports and associated documentation.
- Skills in the assessment of risk for patients with mental health problems and specifically for patients with complex Emotional Needs
- Capacity to work calmly and thoughtfully when working with traumatic psychological issues, demonstrating an awareness of the sensitivity and unpredictability of patients with complex needs, and a capacity to tolerate the strong emotions evoked by such work
- Knowledge and understanding of diagnosis of Personality Disorder.
- Evidence of CPD
- Competence in advanced IT packages including keyboard skills.
- Ability to provide a culturally-competent and non-stigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.
- Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult - to - treat groups (e.g. complex needs, self harm, personality disorder/psychosis, dual diagnosis, persons with additional disabilities etc).
Desirable
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Some knowledge and understanding of psychoanalytic models and developmental processes associated with Personality Disorder (eg: Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Mentalization-based Treatment (MBT).
Other
Essential
- Ability to manage effectively verbal aggression and abuse from service users, carers etc, and the risk of physical aggression.
- Demonstrably respectful approach to service users, carers, colleagues, other professionals and professional contacts. Willingness to negotiate and ability to handle confrontation effectively and professional
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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Secondary Care Psychological Therapies Service
409 High Street
Stratford
E15 4QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Secondary Care Psychological Therapies Service
409 High Street
Stratford
E15 4QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Primary Care Mental Health Lead
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322052
Job summary
An exiting opportunity has arisen to join the Primary Care Mental Health Team as a Mental Health Lead in Kirkby.
This is an exiting post improving collaboration between primary care secondary care services to support patients getting access to the right service, at the right time, in the right place.
This post will be working closely with Kirkby GP's, Kirkby PCN and Mersey Care to support those with mental health difficulties.
Main duties of the job
To manage a defined area of responsibility safely and effectively, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the service users by supervising and monitoring a range of multi disciplinary.
To maintain close links with other professionals both internal and external to the Trust to maintain a high quality of service delivery.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
350-MHC8231711
Job locations
Northwood House
16 Briery Hey Av
Kirkby
L33 0YE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exiting opportunity has arisen to join the Primary Care Mental Health Team as a Mental Health Lead in Kirkby.
This is an exiting post improving collaboration between primary care secondary care services to support patients getting access to the right service, at the right time, in the right place.
This post will be working closely with Kirkby GP's, Kirkby PCN and Mersey Care to support those with mental health difficulties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exiting opportunity has arisen to join the Primary Care Mental Health Team as a Mental Health Lead in Kirkby.
This is an exiting post improving collaboration between primary care secondary care services to support patients getting access to the right service, at the right time, in the right place.
This post will be working closely with Kirkby GP's, Kirkby PCN and Mersey Care to support those with mental health difficulties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification - RMN / Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- NMP Qualification
- Completed course/module research methods
Experience
Essential
- Significant evidence of post registration experience, in relevant service areas.
- Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups.
- Understanding of Adult safeguarding issues
- Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Evidence of audit's undertaken and outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience of presentations at local, regional, national level.
- Experience of providing supervision to others, and experience in a leadership role.
- Competent in using databases and spread sheets
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates ability and Knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians
Desirable
- Evidence continued leadership development
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping
- Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment.
- Maintained development of clinical leadership skills.
- Undertaken a leadership programme.
- Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources
Desirable
- Evidence continued leadership development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification - RMN / Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- NMP Qualification
- Completed course/module research methods
Experience
Essential
- Significant evidence of post registration experience, in relevant service areas.
- Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups.
- Understanding of Adult safeguarding issues
- Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Evidence of audit's undertaken and outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience of presentations at local, regional, national level.
- Experience of providing supervision to others, and experience in a leadership role.
- Competent in using databases and spread sheets
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates ability and Knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians
Desirable
- Evidence continued leadership development
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping
- Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment.
- Maintained development of clinical leadership skills.
- Undertaken a leadership programme.
- Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources
Desirable
- Evidence continued leadership development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northwood House
16 Briery Hey Av
Kirkby
L33 0YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northwood House
16 Briery Hey Av
Kirkby
L33 0YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322049
Job summary
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
An exciting position has arisen within our Cannock Mental Health Support Team. We are looking for 2 experienced & enthusiastic Education Mental Health Practitioners.
Youwill continue to build on the fantastic work carried out within your allocated schools. The role is varied & no two days are the same, you may be setting up and delivering group work & assemblies one day to delivering assessment & interventions the next, as well assupportingschools to develop their whole school approaches to mental health & wellbeing.
You will be skilled & experienced in conducting mental health assessments of children and young people (CYP) presenting with common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and low mood. You will conduct risk assessments & identify the right level of support for CYP you come into contact with.
Alongside the clinical aspect of your role, you will play an integral part in supporting schools with their whole school approaches. There is scope for creativity and opportunities to work alongside CYP & parents/carers to drive the whole school approach agenda.
This is an opportunity to be involved in an established team within the wider CAMHS structure, as a joint initiative between health & education. You will work across the Cannock locality as well as supporting other MHSTs across South Staffordshire. You will work deliver parent, staff well-being, 1:1 & group work sessions.
Main duties of the job
MPFT will offer a welcome bonus of 5% of first year salary - at 2.5% on commencement of employment and 2.5% following 12 months employment
- Assess & deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children & young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with & giving respect to the education function of the setting in which deployed.
- Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families & educators in the development of plans for the intervention & agreed outcomes.
- Support & empower children, young people, their parents/carers, families & educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.
- Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises & respects diversity.
- Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local & national protocols.
- Undertake & record accurate assessments of risk & operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting & Local Safeguarding Board guidance.
- Adhere to all regulations, processes & procedures within the educational service to which the post holder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, & emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate service.
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
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
301-SB-26-8217515-A
Job locations
Anglesey House
Wheelhouse Road
Rugeley
WS15 1UL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For this role you must be a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner & have obtained the relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma qualification following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children & Young People (C&Y IAPT).
For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
MPFT will offer a welcome bonus of 5% of first year salary - at 2.5% on commencement of employment and 2.5% following 12 months employment
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Job description
Job responsibilities
For this role you must be a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner & have obtained the relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma qualification following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children & Young People (C&Y IAPT).
For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
MPFT will offer a welcome bonus of 5% of first year salary - at 2.5% on commencement of employment and 2.5% following 12 months employment
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Person Specification
Qualifcations & Training
Essential
- Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' course.
Desirable
- A further relevant degree qualification
- Teaching qualification.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
- Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.
- Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
- Experience of working with anxiety disorders.
- Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders.
- Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy).
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting.
- Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing.
- Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas.
- Experience of working with looked after children.
- Experience of working with other vulnerable groups.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children & families.
- Ability to conduct group parenting programmes.
- Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group
- Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Proven commitment to continuous professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifcations & Training
Essential
- Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' course.
Desirable
- A further relevant degree qualification
- Teaching qualification.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
- Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.
- Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
- Experience of working with anxiety disorders.
- Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders.
- Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy).
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting.
- Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing.
- Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas.
- Experience of working with looked after children.
- Experience of working with other vulnerable groups.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children & families.
- Ability to conduct group parenting programmes.
- Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group
- Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Proven commitment to continuous professional development.
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
Anglesey House
Wheelhouse Road
Rugeley
WS15 1UL
United Kingdom
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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Anglesey House
Wheelhouse Road
Rugeley
WS15 1UL
United Kingdom
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Mental Health Practitioner - Early Intervention Service
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322047
Job summary
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a caring and committed Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner to work within Early Intervention Team for Psychosis Sefton.
The service works with people between the ages of 14 - 65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
We are looking for a registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker to join our team. You will be involved in the patient journey from triage, assessment through to offering interventions and supporting service users to recover from psychosis over a 3 year period.
The service delivers both managerial supervision and clinical supervision from specialist staff. There is in-house training on all aspects of the service including psychological formulation, Family Interventions, CBT skills and assessment skills. Mersey Care also has an active Learning and development team who offer personal, clinical and service development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Early Intervention Team Sefton works with service users who present with a first episode of psychosis and is a busy and skilled multi-disciplinary group, which actively promotes close partnership working within the wider community.
If you feel you possess the values of Mersey Care NHS Trust, we would welcome an application from you. Applicants should hold a professional qualification.
The role will include providing high quality evidenced based care, formulate risk management plans, providing expertise and advice to patients and their families, care co-ordination and directing unqualified staff.
In addition, we require a strong commitment to working with service users with complex needs, in order to assist them plan and take steps towards their recovery. You will have excellent interpersonal skills that will enable you to support service users and their families and challenge, motivate, influence and inspire your colleagues at all levels.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles
Details
Date posted
04 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
350-MHC8222896
Job locations
South Sefton Neighbourhood Centre
Park Road
Waterloo
L22 3XR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the care programme approach and under the supervision of the line manager.
To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual and that unqualified staff are delivering care as laid down in the care plan.
To liaise with family members, carers and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan
To develop a risk management plan for service users, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team. Ensure that all significant people are aware of the risk management plan and are actioning it appropriately.
To direct unqualified staff in order to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users.
To participate in setting standards for care based on sound evidence based and research findings.
To participate in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users that you have responsibility for with guidance from a supervisor.
To communicate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the communication of any relevant information which has an impact on the service users care
To use verbal and non-verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information.
To check understanding of information where there are often barriers to effective communications due to distress, psychiatric symptoms or where English is not the first language.
To use skills gained through training and experience to give and receive information to other individuals with regards to a service users care in the reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings. These individuals may be external to the Trust
To have knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation. To support services users and their carers when the Mental Health Act is being used to admit the service user to hospital. To ensure that service user rights under the Mental Health Act are effectively communicated to them and outcomes documented
To provide and co-ordinate the provision of a range of therapeutic activities for service users and monitor their effectiveness.
To take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that the Trust policies and procedures and the Nursing & Midwifery Councils regulations are adhered to.
To ensure that all relevant information with regards to a service users care and treatment is documented accurately and legibly into the health record. To supervise and monitor the entries made by unqualified staff.
To, under the guidance of a supervisor provide reports both in written and verbal formats as requested e.g. for a service user Mental Health Act Tribunal or Managers Hearing.
To contribute to teaching sessions in order to pass on knowledge and skills.
To use skills gained through training and experience to de-escalate situations where service users become physically or verbally aggressive
To ensure that unqualified staff members get appropriate support following violent or other untoward incidents
To ensure that all incidents or near misses are documented as per Trust policy and that any follow up action is taken.
To actively participate in service user reviews ensuring that service user needs are met and that the team has all the relevant information on which to base their clinical decisions.
To develop care plans that enable service users to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and independence to help them to remain in the community in their chosen setting.
To react pro-actively in cases of service user crisis and put in place immediate plans to resolve the situation with supervision and guidance as appropriate.
To assist in the assessment and supervision of nursing and other students.
To assess and monitor the physical and mental health of service users, seeking advice and support from medical staff as appropriate.
To actively participate in team meetings in order to positively influence team working and the development of research based practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the care programme approach and under the supervision of the line manager.
To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual and that unqualified staff are delivering care as laid down in the care plan.
To liaise with family members, carers and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan
To develop a risk management plan for service users, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team. Ensure that all significant people are aware of the risk management plan and are actioning it appropriately.
To direct unqualified staff in order to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users.
To participate in setting standards for care based on sound evidence based and research findings.
To participate in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users that you have responsibility for with guidance from a supervisor.
To communicate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the communication of any relevant information which has an impact on the service users care
To use verbal and non-verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information.
To check understanding of information where there are often barriers to effective communications due to distress, psychiatric symptoms or where English is not the first language.
To use skills gained through training and experience to give and receive information to other individuals with regards to a service users care in the reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings. These individuals may be external to the Trust
To have knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation. To support services users and their carers when the Mental Health Act is being used to admit the service user to hospital. To ensure that service user rights under the Mental Health Act are effectively communicated to them and outcomes documented
To provide and co-ordinate the provision of a range of therapeutic activities for service users and monitor their effectiveness.
To take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that the Trust policies and procedures and the Nursing & Midwifery Councils regulations are adhered to.
To ensure that all relevant information with regards to a service users care and treatment is documented accurately and legibly into the health record. To supervise and monitor the entries made by unqualified staff.
To, under the guidance of a supervisor provide reports both in written and verbal formats as requested e.g. for a service user Mental Health Act Tribunal or Managers Hearing.
To contribute to teaching sessions in order to pass on knowledge and skills.
To use skills gained through training and experience to de-escalate situations where service users become physically or verbally aggressive
To ensure that unqualified staff members get appropriate support following violent or other untoward incidents
To ensure that all incidents or near misses are documented as per Trust policy and that any follow up action is taken.
To actively participate in service user reviews ensuring that service user needs are met and that the team has all the relevant information on which to base their clinical decisions.
To develop care plans that enable service users to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and independence to help them to remain in the community in their chosen setting.
To react pro-actively in cases of service user crisis and put in place immediate plans to resolve the situation with supervision and guidance as appropriate.
To assist in the assessment and supervision of nursing and other students.
To assess and monitor the physical and mental health of service users, seeking advice and support from medical staff as appropriate.
To actively participate in team meetings in order to positively influence team working and the development of research based practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification by RMN, AHP Social Worker
Desirable
- Aspiration to develop within their role / career in the future (Eg: Continuing Professional Development / Masters Level Study).
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Possess good listening and negotiation skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base regarding: Effective Care Co-ordination, Care Planning and evaluation, Quality and clinical audit, Health & Safety/Risk Management.
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurse's responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision.
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge of Safeguarding processes and procedures
- Demonstrate good knowledge of the principles of care coordination and effective caseload management
- Demonstrate knowledge of Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and Community Treatment Orders.
- Demonstrate understanding of appropriate escalation processes for a deterioating patient
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and liaise with patients, their families, carers and significant others within the role
- Have a good understanding of the importance of the bipsychosocial model of nursing and the impact psychological therapies have on service users/families and others
- Have a good understanding of the importance of Duty of Candour
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems
- A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification by RMN, AHP Social Worker
Desirable
- Aspiration to develop within their role / career in the future (Eg: Continuing Professional Development / Masters Level Study).
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Possess good listening and negotiation skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base regarding: Effective Care Co-ordination, Care Planning and evaluation, Quality and clinical audit, Health & Safety/Risk Management.
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurse's responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision.
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge of Safeguarding processes and procedures
- Demonstrate good knowledge of the principles of care coordination and effective caseload management
- Demonstrate knowledge of Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and Community Treatment Orders.
- Demonstrate understanding of appropriate escalation processes for a deterioating patient
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and liaise with patients, their families, carers and significant others within the role
- Have a good understanding of the importance of the bipsychosocial model of nursing and the impact psychological therapies have on service users/families and others
- Have a good understanding of the importance of Duty of Candour
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems
- A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Sefton Neighbourhood Centre
Park Road
Waterloo
L22 3XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Sefton Neighbourhood Centre
Park Road
Waterloo
L22 3XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Medical E-Rostering Implementation Manager
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322022
Job summary
This role will lead the implementation, improvement and development of medical e-Rostering across the Trust, ensuring the programme is delivered in line with agreed objectives, governance arrangements, timescales, benefits and service requirements. The post holder will provide project, business administration, service improvement and development expertise, translating operational requirements into practical delivery plans and embedding sustainable business-as-usual arrangements.
The post holder will work with clinical, operational, corporate and external stakeholders to support change, standardise processes, strengthen governance and improve the quality, consistency and efficiency of medical workforce services.
They will act as a key point of contact for medical e-Rostering, providing specialist advice, guidance, reporting and escalation support to ensure workforce issues, risks and opportunities for improvement are identified and addressed.
The post holder will support Medical Workforce issues, including queries relating to medical and dental terms and conditions, rota compliance, working patterns, job planning alignment and workforce processes. They will work closely with other members of the medical workforce service to provide accurate advice, identify themes and risks, support consistent decision-making and ensure issues are escalated and resolved in line with Trust policy, governance requirements and best practice.
Main duties of the job
Lead the implementation, improvement and development of the medical e-Rostering system, ensuring robust programme planning, governance, reporting, stakeholder engagement, benefits realisation and transition to business as usual.
Working with the Head of Medical Workforce, be responsible for project initiation, planning, delivery, implementation, risk and issue management, benefits tracking, project closure and post-implementation review.
Work with Care Groups to develop standardised, efficient and compliant rostering processes that meet service needs, improve user experience and support effective deployment of the medical workforce.
Lead improvement and development activity across the medical e-Rostering programme, using structured project management, service improvement and change management approaches to deliver measurable outcomes.
About us
Why Work With Us
Work with Medical Workforce Officers, managers and clinicians to align job planning, rota management and e-Rostering processes, ensuring information is accurate, compliant, effectively monitored and used to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-8242214-CORP
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and responsibilities
Communication and working relationships
To be able to articulate the compelling need to change and the value of e-Rostering in communications with all levels of staff. To act as an enabler and change agent, leading the team to influence, negotiate and manage change in a proactive and positive way.
Communicates information at all levels including the delivery of presentations and training workshops across Care Groups on a regular basis concerning the eRostering Project that can be highly complex, sensitive and confidential.
To be the contact for medical e-Rostering for the Trust and to carry out project duties being responsible for presenting accurate, relevant and effective information and representing the Trust in a professional and responsible manner.
As the expert in their field presents, explains and relays information to different groups in a variety of different environments where the subject matter may be contentious and where there may be a need to manage conflict and diffuse confrontation e.g. New ways of working, especially when introducing automated approaches, staff who are resistant to change.
Develop, agree and implement a communications strategy for the project implementation.
To be the key contact, fostering a good working relationship between the Trust and the external eRostering System supplier.
Act as an advocate of change, by educating, informing and coaching staff and managers where appropriate.
Analytical and judgement
To lead in providing, receiving and analysing complex roster information and to find solutions or resolve barriers to understanding.
Review on an ongoing basis, progress of e-rostering implementation, identifying where there is risk that project objectives or timescales will not be met, taking remedial action to bring the project back on track and that benefits are realised.
Exercise judgement when analysing complex business, workforce, system and service requirements, evaluating a range of options and making clear recommendations to support improvement, risk reduction, operational delivery and sustainable change.
Develop and agree a clear exit strategy ensuring the benefits of eRostering continue to be realised following implementation.
Evaluate system benefits, adoption, data quality, user experience and process compliance, producing reports, dashboards and recommendations where required.
Drive continuous improvement by analysing rostering data, identifying issues and opportunities, implementing solutions and monitoring impact.
Take ownership of escalated risks and issues, handling until an acceptable resolution is achieved and escalating when necessary
Influence business thinking and support the development of e-Rostering, job planning and medical workforce processes, ensuring approaches are aligned to operational objectives, workforce planning, organisational design, productivity and resource plans.
Planning and organisation
Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of a complex programme of work, identifying interdependencies, organisational impacts, resource requirements, risks and contingency arrangements.
Chair the medical e-Rostering working group, including setting agendas, coordinating papers, facilitating discussion, agreeing and monitoring actions, reviewing risks and issues, and ensuring appropriate escalation through project and Trust governance routes.
Develop and maintain programme plans, action logs, risk registers, issue logs, benefits trackers, highlight reports and decision records for senior management and governance forums.
Manage conflicting priorities, using strong organisational, communication and project management skills to ensure complex technical and workforce information is translated into clear business terms.
Planning and implementing Go Live and Post Go Live activities.
Lead specialty, supplier and stakeholder meetings, ensuring actions are agreed, monitored and completed, and that changing priorities, risks and issues are escalated appropriately.
Physical skills
Standard Keyboard skills
Patient and client care
Incidental patient contact
Policy and service development
Responsible for developing and embedding controls, standard operating procedures, governance arrangements and service measures to maintain quality, compliance and a successful transition into business as usual once implementation is completed.
Develop all policies, procedures and protocols relating to the implementation of e-rostering for doctors.
Identify and apply local and national good practice in e-Rostering, service improvement, digital transformation and business administration, ensuring learning is disseminated effectively and proposals are made for local adoption where they support value, quality and efficiency.
Together with the Head of Medical Workforce, scope, plan, implement and evaluate delivery of the programme, using knowledge of project management, business administration, service improvement and best practice across clinical and non-clinical areas.
Develop a detailed understanding of Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service. Advising managers on implications of change management programmes including workforce development, modernisation and work or role redesign.
Collate user requirements and produce specifications, process maps, implementation documentation, standard operating procedures and business readiness materials.
Finance, equipment and other resources
Under the direction of the Head of Medical Workforce, support procurement, supplier management, contract monitoring and value-for-money arrangements for the medical e-Rostering system and associated workforce systems.
Monitor resources, expenditure and benefits within areas of responsibility, ensuring services are managed within agreed budgets and that financial, procurement and resource implications are reported appropriately.
People management and training
Provide professional advice, coaching, support and guidance to managers, clinicians, medical workforce colleagues and end users in the implementation, improvement and business-as-usual operation of the e-Rostering system.
Ensure effective systems, processes, guidance and training are in place so staff are competent, compliant and able to deliver an efficient, customer-focused and continuously improving service.
Use specialist knowledge and experience to ensure that decisions taken are in the Trusts best interests
Information technology and administrative duties
Use and administer relevant medical workforce and digital systems, including Allocate e-Rota, Allocate Exception Reporting, L2P job planning, PREP revalidation and appraisals and medical e-Rostering, ensuring data is accurate, secure and used to support reporting, assurance and service improvement.
Research and development
Maintain own continuing professional development in project management, service improvement, digital transformation, medical workforce systems and NHS workforce policy.
Undertake audits, service evaluations, post-implementation reviews and benefits assessments to inform continuous improvement across the Medical Workforce Service.
Freedom to act
Work autonomously within agreed objectives and governance arrangements, using judgement to plan strategically, tactically and creatively and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands.
Be accountable for delegated programme decisions and actions, acting independently and using initiative while escalating significant risks, issues, resource constraints or decisions requiring senior approval to the Head of Medical Workforce Service.
Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and responsibilities Communication and working relationships To be able to articulate the compelling need to change and the value of e-Rostering in communications with all levels of staff. To act as an enabler and change agent, leading the team to influence, negotiate and manage change in a proactive and positive way. Communicates information at all levels including the delivery of presentations and training workshops across Care Groups on a regular basis concerning the eRostering Project that can be highly complex, sensitive and confidential. To be the contact for medical e-Rostering for the Trust and to carry out project duties being responsible for presenting accurate, relevant and effective information and representing the Trust in a professional and responsible manner. As the expert in their field presents, explains and relays information to different groups in a variety of different environments where the subject matter may be contentious and where there may be a need to manage conflict and diffuse confrontation e.g. New ways of working, especially when introducing automated approaches, staff who are resistant to change. Develop, agree and implement a communications strategy for the project implementation. To be the key contact, fostering a good working relationship between the Trust and the external eRostering System supplier. Act as an advocate of change, by educating, informing and coaching staff and managers where appropriate. Analytical and judgement To lead in providing, receiving and analysing complex roster information and to find solutions or resolve barriers to understanding. Review on an ongoing basis, progress of e-rostering implementation, identifying where there is risk that project objectives or timescales will not be met, taking remedial action to bring the project back on track and that benefits are realised. Exercise judgement when analysing complex business, workforce, system and service requirements, evaluating a range of options and making clear recommendations to support improvement, risk reduction, operational delivery and sustainable change. Develop and agree a clear exit strategy ensuring the benefits of eRostering continue to be realised following implementation. Evaluate system benefits, adoption, data quality, user experience and process compliance, producing reports, dashboards and recommendations where required. Drive continuous improvement by analysing rostering data, identifying issues and opportunities, implementing solutions and monitoring impact. Take ownership of escalated risks and issues, handling until an acceptable resolution is achieved and escalating when necessary Influence business thinking and support the development of e-Rostering, job planning and medical workforce processes, ensuring approaches are aligned to operational objectives, workforce planning, organisational design, productivity and resource plans. Planning and organisation Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of a complex programme of work, identifying interdependencies, organisational impacts, resource requirements, risks and contingency arrangements. Chair the medical e-Rostering working group, including setting agendas, coordinating papers, facilitating discussion, agreeing and monitoring actions, reviewing risks and issues, and ensuring appropriate escalation through project and Trust governance routes. Develop and maintain programme plans, action logs, risk registers, issue logs, benefits trackers, highlight reports and decision records for senior management and governance forums. Manage conflicting priorities, using strong organisational, communication and project management skills to ensure complex technical and workforce information is translated into clear business terms. Planning and implementing Go Live and Post Go Live activities. Lead specialty, supplier and stakeholder meetings, ensuring actions are agreed, monitored and completed, and that changing priorities, risks and issues are escalated appropriately. Physical skills Standard Keyboard skills Patient and client care Incidental patient contact Policy and service development Responsible for developing and embedding controls, standard operating procedures, governance arrangements and service measures to maintain quality, compliance and a successful transition into business as usual once implementation is completed. Develop all policies, procedures and protocols relating to the implementation of e-rostering for doctors. Identify and apply local and national good practice in e-Rostering, service improvement, digital transformation and business administration, ensuring learning is disseminated effectively and proposals are made for local adoption where they support value, quality and efficiency. Together with the Head of Medical Workforce, scope, plan, implement and evaluate delivery of the programme, using knowledge of project management, business administration, service improvement and best practice across clinical and non-clinical areas. Develop a detailed understanding of Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service. Advising managers on implications of change management programmes including workforce development, modernisation and work or role redesign. Collate user requirements and produce specifications, process maps, implementation documentation, standard operating procedures and business readiness materials. Finance, equipment and other resources Under the direction of the Head of Medical Workforce, support procurement, supplier management, contract monitoring and value-for-money arrangements for the medical e-Rostering system and associated workforce systems. Monitor resources, expenditure and benefits within areas of responsibility, ensuring services are managed within agreed budgets and that financial, procurement and resource implications are reported appropriately. People management and training Provide professional advice, coaching, support and guidance to managers, clinicians, medical workforce colleagues and end users in the implementation, improvement and business-as-usual operation of the e-Rostering system. Ensure effective systems, processes, guidance and training are in place so staff are competent, compliant and able to deliver an efficient, customer-focused and continuously improving service. Use specialist knowledge and experience to ensure that decisions taken are in the Trusts best interests Information technology and administrative duties Use and administer relevant medical workforce and digital systems, including Allocate e-Rota, Allocate Exception Reporting, L2P job planning, PREP revalidation and appraisals and medical e-Rostering, ensuring data is accurate, secure and used to support reporting, assurance and service improvement. Research and development Maintain own continuing professional development in project management, service improvement, digital transformation, medical workforce systems and NHS workforce policy. Undertake audits, service evaluations, post-implementation reviews and benefits assessments to inform continuous improvement across the Medical Workforce Service. Freedom to act Work autonomously within agreed objectives and governance arrangements, using judgement to plan strategically, tactically and creatively and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands. Be accountable for delegated programme decisions and actions, acting independently and using initiative while escalating significant risks, issues, resource constraints or decisions requiring senior approval to the Head of Medical Workforce Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in business administration, project management, service improvement, workforce systems or a related discipline.
- Experience of leading or supporting implementation, improvement and maintenance of digital workforce, e-Rostering, project or business administration systems within a complex organisation, preferably within the NHS.
- Ability to lead complex project, business administration, improvement and development activity across a wide range of individuals and professional groups,
Desirable
- Project management, change management, service improvement, such as PRINCE2, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, QSIR,
- HR CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.
Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in business administration, project management, service improvement, workforce systems or a related discipline. Experience of leading or supporting implementation, improvement and maintenance of digital workforce, e-Rostering, project or business administration systems within a complex organisation, preferably within the NHS. Ability to lead complex project, business administration, improvement and development activity across a wide range of individuals and professional groups, Desirable Project management, change management, service improvement, such as PRINCE2, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, QSIR, HR CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
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Specialist Mental Health Practitioner - Primary Care
Oxford Health NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322020
Job summary
This role of Specialist Mental Health Practitioner for Primary Care is fundamental to the development and leadership of innovative new teams and integrated mental health services based within networks of GP Practices (PCNs). The role promotes and provides early assessment, treatment and improved access to evidence-based interventions for people with SMI. The role will help people to focus on achievable goals and access local community resources. The service will be for people over 18 years old (including carers) with a specific focus on:
Those with mental health needs that exceed the access criteria for IAPT and do not meet the access criteria for secondary carePeople with serious or significant mental illness (SMI) who are in recovery and relatively stable in secondary care mental health services who could be cared for within primary carePeople with SMI who are eligible for an annual health check and medication review and improved access to physical health interventionsYounger adults with SMI (18-25years) particularly those transitioning between children's and adult servicesThose diagnosed with, or presenting with traits of, personality disorder who will benefit from enhanced support across primary care through the MHICS team
Main duties of the job
As part of a small team, the postholder will:
- Contribute to delivering and co-developing the primary care mental health service model. This includes care pathways for the provision of integrated physical and mental health care in a designated Primary Care Network within Oxfordshire.
- Work as part of the MDT to support and advise the Primary Care Team in triage, assessment and treatment of patients needing mental health support.
- Accept referrals direct from primary care via an agreed route, promote early assessment / treatment, and ensure robust relationships and links with other community-based services.
- Work with adults (18+) with severe / significant mental illness, whose mental health needs can be best met within primary care and whose difficulties are best understood within a biopsychosocial model.
- Work closely with colleagues in specialist community mental health services to ensure smooth transitions between teams and services and facilitate an 'easy in, easy out' approach to improve access to evidence-based interventions.
- Work closely with, and provide day to day support and guidance to, the primary care navigator role, connecting people to appropriate community and voluntary sector support.
About us
Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-OA8247738
Job locations
White Horse Medical Practice
Volunteer Way
Faringdon
SN7 7YU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Qulaification
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate relevant training
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive community mental health care experience with adults living with serious mental illness
Desirable
- Experience in primary care setting
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of delivering person centred interventions with people living with serious mental illness
Desirable
- Experience of delivering psychosocial intervention with adults who have serious mental illness
Person Specification Qulaification Essential Relevant professional qualification Desirable Post graduate relevant training Knowledge Essential Extensive community mental health care experience with adults living with serious mental illness Desirable Experience in primary care setting Experience Essential Extensive experience of delivering person centred interventions with people living with serious mental illness Desirable Experience of delivering psychosocial intervention with adults who have serious mental illness
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
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
White Horse Medical Practice
Volunteer Way
Faringdon
SN7 7YU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
White Horse Medical Practice
Volunteer Way
Faringdon
SN7 7YU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Dental Core Trainee Year 2 /LAS within the Community Dental Service
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322009
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for Dental Core Trainee year 2 / LAS posts based within the Community Dental Service of the Cardiff and Vale locality.
This post requires full registration with the General Dental Council.
These fixed term posts are offered for a fixed term period until 31st August 2027 and will commence as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
This post will provide the opportunity to gain a wide expereince in treating a range of patients within the CDS patient demographic,
Clinical experience will include treating patients with complex healthneeds - which may include medical, physical or mental health needs, together withthe provision of dental care for looked after children orchildren with high rates of dental disease, and frail and vulnerableolder people.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience £56,925 per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001-DSG966B
Job locations
Various clinics within Cardiff
Cardiff
CF14 4XY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full post description and person specification within the supporting documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full post description and person specification within the supporting documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or Equivalent
- Full GDC Registration or eligible for full registration with the GDC at intended start date
Desirable
- Portfolio containing evidence of progression and development of clinical skills and professional development
- Working towards postgraduate qualification or already obtained postgraduate qualifications (MFDS, MJDF or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Completion of UK Dental Core Training Year 1 programme or equivalent by the time post commences
- 24 months whole time equivalent postgraduate clinical experience to the full scope of a dentist by the time post commences
- Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
- Publications
- Presentations
Skills,Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken english adequate to enable effective communication about dental / medical topics
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- Personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis
- Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research
Desirable
- Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
- Evidence of participation in research
Attitude, Aptitudes, PC
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Demonstrate an understanding of a patient centred approach
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of leadership
- Demonstrates effective organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to speak welsh
Special Interests
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for participation in Research
Fitness to Practive
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or Equivalent
- Full GDC Registration or eligible for full registration with the GDC at intended start date
Desirable
- Portfolio containing evidence of progression and development of clinical skills and professional development
- Working towards postgraduate qualification or already obtained postgraduate qualifications (MFDS, MJDF or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Completion of UK Dental Core Training Year 1 programme or equivalent by the time post commences
- 24 months whole time equivalent postgraduate clinical experience to the full scope of a dentist by the time post commences
- Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
- Publications
- Presentations
Skills,Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken english adequate to enable effective communication about dental / medical topics
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- Personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis
- Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research
Desirable
- Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
- Evidence of participation in research
Attitude, Aptitudes, PC
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Demonstrate an understanding of a patient centred approach
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of leadership
- Demonstrates effective organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to speak welsh
Special Interests
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for participation in Research
Fitness to Practive
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Various clinics within Cardiff
Cardiff
CF14 4XY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Various clinics within Cardiff
Cardiff
CF14 4XY
United Kingdom
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EPR Communications and Engagement Lead
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2322004
Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering high-level communications and engagement services? South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust and George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust are seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications and Engagement Lead to support our Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme.
What You'll Do:
- Strategise and implement EPR communications.
- Engage with diverse audiences to raise EPR awareness.
- Provide expert communications and engagement advice and support.
We need:
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
- Track record in communications and engagement within complex settings.
- Independent, creative, and strategic thinker.
Why Innovate?
- Be part of a supportive and ambitious team.
- Contribute to significant healthcare technology advancements.
- Enjoy a role with impact and continuous learning
Location: Warwickshire
If you would like a conversation about the role, please contact Mary Powell, Associate Director of Strategic Communications, at - [email protected]
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive, high-level communications and engagement service to South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust and George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust by directly supporting the implementation of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
203-C590
Job locations
Warwick Hospital
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be the responsible person for all EPR programme communications and engagement activity.
To support the development and delivery of the communications and engagement strategy for the EPR programme
To be the workstream lead for the communications and engagement for the EPR programme.
Proactively and independently develop, implement and evaluate EPR communications and engagement collateral.
Responsible for managing the EPR communications and engagement budget, recommending the best use for funds and identifying suppliers through a competitive process
Understand what is happening nationally with EPR and interpret any changes to national policies and support application within SWFT and GEH
Leading face-to-face engagement and making stakeholders aware of the EPR programme and its impact to their roles.
Provide communications and marketing advice to the programme teams and acting as a communications specialist.
Creating and developing communication and engagement content and collateral.
Support the Associate Director of Strategic Communications and Heads of Department in the day-to-day management and coordination of communications and engagement (internal and external).
To work in partnership with the communications and engagement functions at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust to ensure a co-ordinated and planned approach to EPR communications.
Lead on the delivery of the overall communications and engagement strategy for the EPR, with a focus on service development and user experience.
Lead on producing clear, persuasive, informative and accessible communication products and content for internal and external audiences, ensuring consistency and alignment in approach and tone.
Create content for communication platforms (both print and digital) such as training materials, social media assets, communication toolkits.
Represent the Communications and Engagement workstream at appropriate programme boards.
To develop and maintain an EPR website / area on the Trusts extranets and ensure they remain up to date.
To provide programme reports in order to monitor stakeholder engagement, measure the reach of messaging and to support the evaluation of information flow to both internal and external stakeholders.
To lead on the development of long-term internal and external trust wide EPR communications and engagement strategies where required by programme workstreams, providing specialist advice as necessary.
To provide regular EPR communications and engagement updates for internal and external stakeholders (including face-to-face).
Organise and project manage communication campaigns.
Plan, arrange and facilitate events, press conferences, photo calls and visits.
Plan, organise and deliver engagement initiatives for stakeholders (e.g. lunch and learn, skills workshops, breakfast meetings).
Organise and lead internal events and initiatives to foster a sense of community.
Provide relevant and timely specialist advice, guidance and training on internal and external communications and engagement.
The production of communication materials including copywriting, proofreading, and liaising with designers and printers.
To maintain and update contact lists and databases of key stakeholders working with the EPR Programme Support Office (PSO) where applicable.
Work with workstream leads to set key performance indicators for communication/ engagement projects, measurable against sets of agreed metrics. Use these to assess effectiveness of strategies and to shape future approaches.
To lead on the production of an EPR newsletter by gathering content, copywriting and designing it in line with branding guidelines.
To assist with EPR recruitment marketing.
Line management responsibilities for EPR Communications staff
Job description Job responsibilities To be the responsible person for all EPR programme communications and engagement activity. To support the development and delivery of the communications and engagement strategy for the EPR programme To be the workstream lead for the communications and engagement for the EPR programme. Proactively and independently develop, implement and evaluate EPR communications and engagement collateral. Responsible for managing the EPR communications and engagement budget, recommending the best use for funds and identifying suppliers through a competitive process Understand what is happening nationally with EPR and interpret any changes to national policies and support application within SWFT and GEH Leading face-to-face engagement and making stakeholders aware of the EPR programme and its impact to their roles. Provide communications and marketing advice to the programme teams and acting as a communications specialist. Creating and developing communication and engagement content and collateral. Support the Associate Director of Strategic Communications and Heads of Department in the day-to-day management and coordination of communications and engagement (internal and external). To work in partnership with the communications and engagement functions at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust to ensure a co-ordinated and planned approach to EPR communications. Lead on the delivery of the overall communications and engagement strategy for the EPR, with a focus on service development and user experience. Lead on producing clear, persuasive, informative and accessible communication products and content for internal and external audiences, ensuring consistency and alignment in approach and tone. Create content for communication platforms (both print and digital) such as training materials, social media assets, communication toolkits. Represent the Communications and Engagement workstream at appropriate programme boards. To develop and maintain an EPR website / area on the Trusts extranets and ensure they remain up to date. To provide programme reports in order to monitor stakeholder engagement, measure the reach of messaging and to support the evaluation of information flow to both internal and external stakeholders. To lead on the development of long-term internal and external trust wide EPR communications and engagement strategies where required by programme workstreams, providing specialist advice as necessary. To provide regular EPR communications and engagement updates for internal and external stakeholders (including face-to-face). Organise and project manage communication campaigns. Plan, arrange and facilitate events, press conferences, photo calls and visits. Plan, organise and deliver engagement initiatives for stakeholders (e.g. lunch and learn, skills workshops, breakfast meetings). Organise and lead internal events and initiatives to foster a sense of community. Provide relevant and timely specialist advice, guidance and training on internal and external communications and engagement. The production of communication materials including copywriting, proofreading, and liaising with designers and printers. To maintain and update contact lists and databases of key stakeholders working with the EPR Programme Support Office (PSO) where applicable. Work with workstream leads to set key performance indicators for communication/ engagement projects, measurable against sets of agreed metrics. Use these to assess effectiveness of strategies and to shape future approaches. To lead on the production of an EPR newsletter by gathering content, copywriting and designing it in line with branding guidelines. To assist with EPR recruitment marketing. Line management responsibilities for EPR Communications staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in relevant area(s).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive communications and engagement experience (internal and external), within a complex organisation, comparable to master's level knowledge.
- Significant experience of planning and delivering communications and engagement strategies.
- Experience preparing communications and engagement plans.
- Experience undertaking face-toface engagement.
- Experience designing and creating content for print, social media and other platforms (e.g. Canva)
- Experience of working on complex programmes/ projects.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to give advice at a range of organisational levels.
- Able to persuade and influence to ensure appropriate approaches are used.
- The ability to provide highly complex, and on occasion sensitive, information to a variety of audiences
- Ability to work independently or part of team.
- Ability to plan, work to deadlines with attention to detail.
- Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers.
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously, weighing up and analysing a range of options which may be complex to risks in order to independently implement successful solutions
- Adaptable and responds in a timely manner to urgent requests and programme changes.
- Can work as a team player and recognises and acts on wider corporate responsibilities.
- Effective time management and able to prioritise a changeable workload.
- Able to work under pressure
- Advanced IT and keyboard skills for designing presentation and programme documentation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Is open and honest and acts with integrity.
- Is punctual, reliable and selfmotivated.
- Tactful with the ability to respond to high-profile, potentially contentious, situations
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently to a variety of locations across Coventry and Warwickshire, as and when required.
- Work flexible hours including on occasion evening and weekends to meet the need of the programme.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in relevant area(s). Evidence of continued professional development. Experience Essential Extensive communications and engagement experience (internal and external), within a complex organisation, comparable to master's level knowledge. Significant experience of planning and delivering communications and engagement strategies. Experience preparing communications and engagement plans. Experience undertaking face-toface engagement. Experience designing and creating content for print, social media and other platforms (e.g. Canva) Experience of working on complex programmes/ projects. Skills Essential Ability to give advice at a range of organisational levels. Able to persuade and influence to ensure appropriate approaches are used. The ability to provide highly complex, and on occasion sensitive, information to a variety of audiences Ability to work independently or part of team. Ability to plan, work to deadlines with attention to detail. Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers. Self-motivated and able to work autonomously, weighing up and analysing a range of options which may be complex to risks in order to independently implement successful solutions Adaptable and responds in a timely manner to urgent requests and programme changes. Can work as a team player and recognises and acts on wider corporate responsibilities. Effective time management and able to prioritise a changeable workload. Able to work under pressure Advanced IT and keyboard skills for designing presentation and programme documentation Personal Qualities Essential Is open and honest and acts with integrity. Is punctual, reliable and selfmotivated. Tactful with the ability to respond to high-profile, potentially contentious, situations Other Essential Ability to travel independently to a variety of locations across Coventry and Warwickshire, as and when required. Work flexible hours including on occasion evening and weekends to meet the need of the programme.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Warwick Hospital
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Warwick Hospital
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Clinical Psychologist
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2321995
Job summary
Are you an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who is looking to work in a dedicated team? An opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Psychology Service within Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. The job is based with Poole CMHT, Alderney Hospital, Ringwood Road, Poole.
As a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist you will be solely accountable and responsible for the direct delivery of psychological services to adults with significant mental illness/disorder. You will be skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialised psychological therapies, where highly complex facts must be considered, and where expert opinion may differ. You will provide highly specialised advice to clients, their families, and carers where appropriate, and to the wider multidisciplinary team.
The role is diverse and allows opportunities to develop your own individual therapy skills, work on service development, continue with your professional development, and work with a range of skilled professionals who are all passionate about working with adults. The Adult Psychology Service is committed to supporting its staffs development by providing high quality training and supervision opportunities as well as regular opportunities for staff to connect, support and learn from each other.
This is a part-time post, 22.5 hours per week and flexible working is available.
Main duties of the job
You will be skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialisedpsychological therapies, where highly complex facts must be considered, and where expert opinion may differ.
You will undertake clinically relevant research and audit evaluation, as well as supervise the research & development activities of Assistants and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
You will be responsible for developing highly specialised programmes of care.Judgements need to be made involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
You will need to be able to share sensitive information with clients, their carers and other professionals, whose opinion may differ.
You will receive regular highly specialised supervision in common with good practice guidelines.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
For further details please contact Dr Lilian Garcia-Roberts, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Clinical and Service Lead on 01202 584440 or email [email protected]
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 almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£34,516 to £38,850 a year p.a.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
152-M287.26
Job locations
Alderney Hospital
Ringwood Road
Poole
BH12 4NB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected]
Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected] Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Ability to use a computer and internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes
Essential
Essential
- Membership of HCPC
- Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
- Experience of clinical supervision for trainee and assistant clinical psychologists
- Knowledge of legislation, white papers, etc. and implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to adults
Essential
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HCPC and working to professional guidelines. Must be capable of working on their own initiative and acting independently
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
- Ability to use a computer and internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes
Desireable
Essential
- Clinical experience with adults under a psychology service
- Experience of assessment and formulation
- Experience and formal training in at least 2 psychological therapies
- Experience of completing specialist assessments
Person Specification Essential Essential Ability to use a computer and internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes Essential Essential Membership of HCPC Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology as practiced within the field of clinical psychology Experience of clinical supervision for trainee and assistant clinical psychologists Knowledge of legislation, white papers, etc. and implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to adults Essential Essential Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HCPC and working to professional guidelines. Must be capable of working on their own initiative and acting independently Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively Ability to use a computer and internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes Desireable Essential Clinical experience with adults under a psychology service Experience of assessment and formulation Experience and formal training in at least 2 psychological therapies Experience of completing specialist assessments
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
Alderney Hospital
Ringwood Road
Poole
BH12 4NB
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
Alderney Hospital
Ringwood Road
Poole
BH12 4NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Psychologist - Intensive Community Support Service
Nurture Health and Care View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2321984
Job summary
PLEASE NOTE - Right to Work: You must hold a permanent, restriction-free Right to Work in the UK. Visa sponsorship or transfers are strictly unavailable.
Are you a psychology graduate looking to build the clinical experience needed for professional training? We're looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our Intensive Community Support Service, supporting people with complex needs through a formulation-led, relationally safe model of care.
You'll work closely with our Consultant Psychologist and multidisciplinary team, contributing to psychological formulations, assessments and reflective practice, all under regular clinical supervision in line with BPS guidance.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Support the development and review of psychological (ABC) formulations under supervision including a handbook
- Undertake structured psychological assessments and outcome measures with people supported by the service
- Contribute to reflective practice and consultation sessions for the multidisciplinary team
- Support delivery of psychoeducation and group-based interventions
- Attend MDTs, case reviews and team meetings
- Assist with data collection, audit and service evaluation
- Support literature searches and evidence summaries to inform practice
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Trust and professional standards
About us
Nurture Health and Care exists nurture you to nurture others with a value of psychological safety. Our Intensive Community Support Service delivers relational, formulation-led care to people with complex needs, underpinned by strong psychological leadership. As an Assistant Psychologist here, you'll be part of a service that invests in your development, with regular clinical supervision supporting professional training.
Important Location Information
This role is based in Peterborough. The advert may be posted across Cambridgeshire and surrounding county areas for recruitment reach only. Candidates must be able to work from Peterborough and travel locally where required.
Safer Recruitment
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance, right-to-work checks and completion of pre-employment requirements.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,073 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
E0446-26-0016
Job locations
Nurture Health and Care Ltd
Peterborough City Centre
Peterborough
PE1 1HF
United Kingdom
Nutholt Lane
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4EE
United Kingdom
County Road
March
PE15 8NQ
United Kingdom
Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
CB23 6EA
United Kingdom
Market Square
Cambridge
CB2 3QJ
United Kingdom
St Mary’s Street
Huntingdon
PE29 3TN
United Kingdom
Doddington Road
Wellingborough
NN8 1BP
United Kingdom
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AP
United Kingdom
North Brink
Wisbech
PE13 1JR
United Kingdom
Parkland Gateway
Corby
NN17 1QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reports To:Registered Manager and Consultant Psychologist (clinical supervision)
Professional Support:Consultant Psychologist
Works Collaboratively With:Registered Manager, Intensive Support Practitioners and the wider Network
Salary:Substantive employed post full or part-time (Agenda for Change equivalent, Band 5) to cover rota 24/7 rota
Location:Peterborough service base, with community and remote working as required
Purpose
Support the delivery of psychologically informed, formulation-led care under the supervision of qualified psychology staff
About Nurture
Nurture Health and Care exists to support people, professionals and systems to move forward safely, compassionately and have a positive experience. Psychology strengthens therapeutic relationships through formulation, consultation and reflective practice.
Purpose of the Role
The Assistant Psychologist supports the Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist and Educational Psychologist in embedding a psychologically informed, formulation-led model of care. Working under regular clinical supervision, in line with British Psychological Society (BPS) guidance on the Assistant Psychologist role, the post holder contributes to ABC formulation, relational safety practice, understanding of distress behaviours, and the psychological wellbeing of people supported by the service, while developing their own competencies towards professional training.
Scope of the Role
Support the development, review and communication of psychological formulations under supervision.
Undertake, under direction, structured psychological assessments and outcome measures with individuals supported by the service.
Contribute to consultation and reflective practice sessions for the multidisciplinary team on a 24/7 real time coaching basis.
Support the delivery of psychoeducation and group-based interventions.
Attend and contribute to MDTs, case reviews and team meetings.
Assist with data collection, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
Support research activity, literature searches and the production of clinically relevant summaries.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the embedding of psychologically informed practice across the service, working within guidelines set by supervising psychologists.
- Help translate psychological formulations into everyday, practical guidance for the care team as a real time coaching opportunity due to the distress behaviours that our young people exhibit and the impact on the staff.
- Create a handbook that uses the documented presentation to develop an individualised approach to each young person to support the formulation.
- Support the Registered Manager with information and evidence to inform complex decision-making.
- Maintain accurate clinical records, correspondence and reports in line with professional standards.
- Contribute to workforce education, training delivery and competency development activities.
- Work within the BPS Code of Conduct and organisational policies, recognising the professional and legal limits of the Assistant Psychologist role, and seek supervision or escalate as required.
- Engage in regular clinical supervision, CPD and progress towards professional (Doctoral) training in psychology.
Typical Deliverables
- ABC formulation contribution and review
- Psychological assessment summaries and outcome measures
- Reflective practice and psychoeducation session support
- Case notes, correspondence and audit records including development of a handbook
- Data collection, analysis and reporting for service evaluation
- Training material and induction support
- Literature searches and evidence summaries
Our Philosophy
The Assistant Psychologist supports the therapeutic relationships delivered by Intensive Support Practitioners by helping formulation, consultation and supervision reach everyday practice working alongside, and under the supervision of, qualified psychology colleagues rather than delivering care independently.
Job description Job responsibilities Reports To:Registered Manager and Consultant Psychologist (clinical supervision) Professional Support:Consultant Psychologist Works Collaboratively With:Registered Manager, Intensive Support Practitioners and the wider Network Salary:Substantive employed post full or part-time (Agenda for Change equivalent, Band 5) to cover rota 24/7 rota Location:Peterborough service base, with community and remote working as required Purpose Support the delivery of psychologically informed, formulation-led care under the supervision of qualified psychology staff About Nurture Nurture Health and Care exists to support people, professionals and systems to move forward safely, compassionately and have a positive experience. Psychology strengthens therapeutic relationships through formulation, consultation and reflective practice. Purpose of the Role The Assistant Psychologist supports the Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist and Educational Psychologist in embedding a psychologically informed, formulation-led model of care. Working under regular clinical supervision, in line with British Psychological Society (BPS) guidance on the Assistant Psychologist role, the post holder contributes to ABC formulation, relational safety practice, understanding of distress behaviours, and the psychological wellbeing of people supported by the service, while developing their own competencies towards professional training. Scope of the Role Support the development, review and communication of psychological formulations under supervision. Undertake, under direction, structured psychological assessments and outcome measures with individuals supported by the service. Contribute to consultation and reflective practice sessions for the multidisciplinary team on a 24/7 real time coaching basis. Support the delivery of psychoeducation and group-based interventions. Attend and contribute to MDTs, case reviews and team meetings. Assist with data collection, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement projects. Support research activity, literature searches and the production of clinically relevant summaries. Key Responsibilities Support the embedding of psychologically informed practice across the service, working within guidelines set by supervising psychologists. Help translate psychological formulations into everyday, practical guidance for the care team as a real time coaching opportunity due to the distress behaviours that our young people exhibit and the impact on the staff. Create a handbook that uses the documented presentation to develop an individualised approach to each young person to support the formulation. Support the Registered Manager with information and evidence to inform complex decision-making. Maintain accurate clinical records, correspondence and reports in line with professional standards. Contribute to workforce education, training delivery and competency development activities. Work within the BPS Code of Conduct and organisational policies, recognising the professional and legal limits of the Assistant Psychologist role, and seek supervision or escalate as required. Engage in regular clinical supervision, CPD and progress towards professional (Doctoral) training in psychology. Typical Deliverables ABC formulation contribution and review Psychological assessment summaries and outcome measures Reflective practice and psychoeducation session support Case notes, correspondence and audit records including development of a handbook Data collection, analysis and reporting for service evaluation Training material and induction support Literature searches and evidence summaries Our Philosophy The Assistant Psychologist supports the therapeutic relationships delivered by Intensive Support Practitioners by helping formulation, consultation and supervision reach everyday practice working alongside, and under the supervision of, qualified psychology colleagues rather than delivering care independently.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of psychology applied to health and social care settings.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems, complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
Desirable
- Knowledge of psychologically informed and relational safety approaches .
- Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks relevant to adults and/or children's services.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, including with people in distress or highly emotive situations.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge within a mental health or forensic context.
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage a varied, supervised workload.
- Competent IT skills, including data entry and basic analysis.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs, this is a role where you will be part of the 24/7 rota.
- Resilience and self-awareness when working with distress, risk or challenging behaviour.
Desirable
- Ability to support the design and delivery of psychoeducation or group interventions.
- A high standard of report writing.
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper second-class (2:1) honours degree or higher in Psychology
- Entitlement to Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
- Further postgraduate training or study relevant to clinical/forensic psychology, mental health or complex needs
Experience
Essential
- Paid or voluntary experience in a role where working directly with people is central to the role.
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems, complex needs, or other disabilities.
Desirable
- Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist, Research Assistant or in a similar support role.
- Experience of working within a forensic, secure, or intensive support setting.
Person Specification Knowledge Essential An understanding of psychology applied to health and social care settings. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems, complex needs or behaviours that challenge. Desirable Knowledge of psychologically informed and relational safety approaches . Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks relevant to adults and/or children's services. Skills & Abilities Essential High-level written and verbal communication skills, including with people in distress or highly emotive situations. Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge within a mental health or forensic context. Good organisational skills and ability to manage a varied, supervised workload. Competent IT skills, including data entry and basic analysis. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs, this is a role where you will be part of the 24/7 rota. Resilience and self-awareness when working with distress, risk or challenging behaviour. Desirable Ability to support the design and delivery of psychoeducation or group interventions. A high standard of report writing. Qualifications Essential Upper second-class (2:1) honours degree or higher in Psychology Entitlement to Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) Desirable Further postgraduate training or study relevant to clinical/forensic psychology, mental health or complex needs Experience Essential Paid or voluntary experience in a role where working directly with people is central to the role. Experience of working with people with mental health problems, complex needs, or other disabilities. Desirable Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist, Research Assistant or in a similar support role. Experience of working within a forensic, secure, or intensive support setting.
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
Nurture Health and Care
Address
Nurture Health and Care Ltd
Peterborough City Centre
Peterborough
PE1 1HF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://nurturehealthandcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Nurture Health and Care
Address
Nurture Health and Care Ltd
Peterborough City Centre
Peterborough
PE1 1HF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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MHST Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2321890
Job summary
In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, there are new recruit to train positions within the children's mental health services; Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) roles.
These posts are held within Kent and Medway Mental Health Support Teams (MHST). For further information, please use the link below:
Kent emotional wellbeing team and Medway emotional support team - Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS...
EMHPs within these teams provide low-intensity interventions based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and guided self-help. Trainee EMHPs are taught these interventions while also learning more about the MHST programme and children and young people's mental health.
Advertised EMHP training roles will be within MHST, based in Folkestone, Canterbury and selected positions across Kent.
Applicants need to be ready to start work on 4th January 2027, and posts cannot be offered to candidates unless they can guarantee this start date.
All candidates will need to undertake an initial application process with Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust. If successful in this first stage, then candidates will need to apply to the King's College London University EMHP training programme before the job offer is made.
Please use the link below for course information/entry requirements and the King's College London portal:
Education Mental Health Practice PGDip (EMHP)
Main duties of the job
Throughout the training year and under clinical supervision, you will develop knowledge and practice skills to employ a range of evidence-based interventions for mental health difficulties. This is delivered via direct individual and group support for children, young people and their families, in line with NHS and University expectations.
The NHS team uses a blend of face-to-face interventions along with online/digital support as part of what is offered (e.g. support via video and telephone calls). As an NHS employee, you will record your outcomes and contribute to the growing national dataset on what works to support children and young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
During the training year, the role will have both academic and practical elements. These will include face-to-face work in different settings across Kent and Medway, which can include schools and other settings accessed by young people.
Candidates will need to travel between school sites/clinical sites as well as to King's College London in order to undertake the university course and practical elements of the job role (business travel will be reimbursed).
On successful completion of training, Trainee EMHPs will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified EMHP as autonomous and responsible practitioners within their scope of practice, alongside their clinical team (MHSTs).
About us
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.
Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.
Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
380-CED056
Job locations
George Turle House (Canterbury) and Cherry Tree House (Folkestone)
54 London Road
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 8JY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the training year you will adhere to the Band 4 trainee Job Description attached as well as attending King's College London to undertake the academic elements of the training. A combination of both University taught days and placement work will provide the basis of your initial qualification.
On successful completion of the EMHP training, you will be slotted into a permanent role within your MHST. Once qualified you will be expected to register with either BABCP/BPS. This registration will be supported by the service and must be maintained throughout employment.
Please refer to the attached job descriptions for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification
Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete all mandatory tasks associated with applying for professional registration and submit the required information to the relevant registered body within the six-month probationary period.
The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the training year you will adhere to the Band 4 trainee Job Description attached as well as attending King's College London to undertake the academic elements of the training. A combination of both University taught days and placement work will provide the basis of your initial qualification.
On successful completion of the EMHP training, you will be slotted into a permanent role within your MHST. Once qualified you will be expected to register with either BABCP/BPS. This registration will be supported by the service and must be maintained throughout employment.
Please refer to the attached job descriptions for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification
Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete all mandatory tasks associated with applying for professional registration and submit the required information to the relevant registered body within the six-month probationary period.
The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood Development, Social Work, etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g. Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling)
Desirable
- Relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Child development qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of children and young people regarding child development, child well-being or mental health
Desirable
- Knowledge of the UK educational system
- Worked in a Educational setting or Mental Health setting
- 18 months (+) previous experience of working with children and young people
Attitude
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Desirable
- Commitment to the training course and working within children's mental health services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood Development, Social Work, etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g. Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling)
Desirable
- Relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Child development qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of children and young people regarding child development, child well-being or mental health
Desirable
- Knowledge of the UK educational system
- Worked in a Educational setting or Mental Health setting
- 18 months (+) previous experience of working with children and young people
Attitude
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Desirable
- Commitment to the training course and working within children's mental health services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
George Turle House (Canterbury) and Cherry Tree House (Folkestone)
54 London Road
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 8JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
George Turle House (Canterbury) and Cherry Tree House (Folkestone)
54 London Road
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 8JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor
Evolve Psychology Services View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2321883
Job summary
This is a dual-role position combining neurodiversity training and clinical assessment within a multidisciplinary team focused on supporting children, young people, and adults.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to offer a unique dual-role opportunity within our growing service, joining a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and adults. Our services specialise in neurodiversity training built by clinicians for individuals, families, schools and organisations, and in delivering high-quality, evidence-based autism, ADHD assessments through both NHS-funded and private referral pathways.
As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor you will play a key role in the development of training content for our Evolve International Skills and Research Academy, creating training courses and modules about neurodiversity, providing high quality, informed learning packages for parents, individuals, businesses and educational settings. Our training aims to support and empower people to be in neuroinclusive in their businesses & settings as well as enriching peoples leaning to help them better understand themselves and others.
In addition, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping to ensure timely and accurate diagnoses that enable children, young people, their families and adults to access appropriate support and achieve improved outcomes.
About us
Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience £40,000 - £50,000
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
E0309-26-0175
Job locations
Windsor House
Cornwall Road
Harrogate
HG1 2PW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Shift and Schedule: part-time 3 days per week
Location: Harrogate Head Office and one of our clinics (Newcastle, Billingham, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Exeter, Norwich)
Shift and Schedule:
Full-time: Monday to Friday, with 2 days based at our Harrogate Head Office and 2 days based in one of our clinics
OR
Part-time (3 days per week): 1 day based at our Harrogate Head Office, 1 day based at our one of our clinics, 1 day working from home
Why work with Evolve?
Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK.
At Evolve, we offer:
- A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first
- Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support the ongoing development of your clinical skills
- Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions
- Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday
- Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health
- A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless remote working
- Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research
- Company events
- Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families
The role:
You will be responsible for:
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Training
- Writing evidence based training modules about neurodiversity
- Deliver training sessions for online and in person learning modules on a regular basis, ensuring the effective delivery of the agreed training programme and content plan.
- Deliver specialist training including Train the Trainer and discipline specific training
- Work in collaboration with Evolve International Skills & Training Academy team and manager to develop the training content plans, training module structures and marketing plans
- Have direct input into the development of training content plans
- Offering consultancy in neuroinclusive for schools and business throughout the UK
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Assessment
- Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process.
- Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
- Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed
- Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families
- Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our smart tools
- Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable)
- Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments,
About Evolve International Skills & Research Academy Evolve Psychology
At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and neurodevelopmental psychology means in practice. Lauras vision was simple yet powerful: to bring care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.
The Evolve International Skills & Research Academy develop training about neurodiversity, supporting and empowering others to understand the complexities of neurodiversity and the need for neuroinclusive work spaces, educational settings and society as a whole and carrying out research always with the purpose of bettering the lives of neurodivergent people.
Evolve Psychology started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown into an international independent psychology and neurodevelopmental service providing services across the UK, Ireland and beyond. In the UK, we provide services through the NHS and private, specialising in a variety of pathways, including:
NHS-funded neurodevelopmental assessments via Right to Choose (online when clinically appropriate and in-person)
- Private neurodevelopmental assessments (online when clinically appropriate and in-person)
- SpLD assessments, including dyslexia and dyscalculia
- Intellectual disability assessments, including cognitive
We are clinician-founded and clinician-led. Our clinicians are proudly registered with HCPC, NMC, GMC and Social Work England or affiliated with the British Psychological Society. Globally, we are an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts, committed to delivering high-quality, expert services.
To apply for this unique dual Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter via the link provided. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to making a real difference. If you are enthusiastic about delivering excellent care and contributing to the continued growth and development of our neuroinclusive training service, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Shift and Schedule: part-time 3 days per week
Location: Harrogate Head Office and one of our clinics (Newcastle, Billingham, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Exeter, Norwich)
Shift and Schedule:
Full-time: Monday to Friday, with 2 days based at our Harrogate Head Office and 2 days based in one of our clinics
OR
Part-time (3 days per week): 1 day based at our Harrogate Head Office, 1 day based at our one of our clinics, 1 day working from home
Why work with Evolve?
Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK.
At Evolve, we offer:
- A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first
- Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support the ongoing development of your clinical skills
- Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions
- Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday
- Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health
- A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless remote working
- Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research
- Company events
- Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families
The role:
You will be responsible for:
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Training
- Writing evidence based training modules about neurodiversity
- Deliver training sessions for online and in person learning modules on a regular basis, ensuring the effective delivery of the agreed training programme and content plan.
- Deliver specialist training including Train the Trainer and discipline specific training
- Work in collaboration with Evolve International Skills & Training Academy team and manager to develop the training content plans, training module structures and marketing plans
- Have direct input into the development of training content plans
- Offering consultancy in neuroinclusive for schools and business throughout the UK
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Assessment
- Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process.
- Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
- Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed
- Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families
- Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our smart tools
- Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable)
- Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments,
About Evolve International Skills & Research Academy Evolve Psychology
At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and neurodevelopmental psychology means in practice. Lauras vision was simple yet powerful: to bring care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.
The Evolve International Skills & Research Academy develop training about neurodiversity, supporting and empowering others to understand the complexities of neurodiversity and the need for neuroinclusive work spaces, educational settings and society as a whole and carrying out research always with the purpose of bettering the lives of neurodivergent people.
Evolve Psychology started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown into an international independent psychology and neurodevelopmental service providing services across the UK, Ireland and beyond. In the UK, we provide services through the NHS and private, specialising in a variety of pathways, including:
NHS-funded neurodevelopmental assessments via Right to Choose (online when clinically appropriate and in-person)
- Private neurodevelopmental assessments (online when clinically appropriate and in-person)
- SpLD assessments, including dyslexia and dyscalculia
- Intellectual disability assessments, including cognitive
We are clinician-founded and clinician-led. Our clinicians are proudly registered with HCPC, NMC, GMC and Social Work England or affiliated with the British Psychological Society. Globally, we are an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts, committed to delivering high-quality, expert services.
To apply for this unique dual Specialist Neurodevelopmental Trainer & Clinical Assessor opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter via the link provided. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to making a real difference. If you are enthusiastic about delivering excellent care and contributing to the continued growth and development of our neuroinclusive training service, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD Highly developed written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and time-management skills Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice Travel to clinic for face-to-face assessments
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England (e.g., Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Childrens Nurse, Medical Practitioner, Social Worker) ADOS-2 or ADI-R certification Eligible to work in the UK.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements
Essential
- Strong research skills with the ability to translate findings into structured, engaging training modules.
- Experience of delivering online live training
- Well-developed communication skills with children, young people their families and adults, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process
- Ability to travel to throughout the UK as required to deliver training
- Candidates must be based in a commutable distance of our Harrogate Head Office and one day in one of our Clinics (Newcastle, Billingham, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Exeter, Norwich)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
- Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
- Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
- Highly developed written language skills used to produce high-quality clinical reports
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD Highly developed written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and time-management skills Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice Travel to clinic for face-to-face assessments
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England (e.g., Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Childrens Nurse, Medical Practitioner, Social Worker) ADOS-2 or ADI-R certification Eligible to work in the UK.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements
Essential
- Strong research skills with the ability to translate findings into structured, engaging training modules.
- Experience of delivering online live training
- Well-developed communication skills with children, young people their families and adults, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process
- Ability to travel to throughout the UK as required to deliver training
- Candidates must be based in a commutable distance of our Harrogate Head Office and one day in one of our Clinics (Newcastle, Billingham, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Exeter, Norwich)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
- Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
- Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
- Highly developed written language skills used to produce high-quality clinical reports
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
Evolve Psychology Services
Address
Windsor House
Cornwall Road
Harrogate
HG1 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Harrogate
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United Kingdom
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Mental Health Matron
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2321856
Job summary
Lead with Compassion. Deliver with Purpose.
Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional ready to lead a dedicated team in a unique and rewarding environment? JoinTeam NHFTas aMental Health MatronatHMP North Sea Camp, and help shape the future of secure mental health care.
AtNorthamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we're proud to be ratedOutstandingby the CQC. We're committed to delivering safe, high-quality care and supporting our staff to thrive.
Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK without any breaks for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency. Please note without sufficient evidence your application may not progress.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As Mental Health Matron, you'll lead the mental health team within the prison healthcare service, ensuring the delivery of effective, compassionate, and patient-centred care. You'll be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Head of Healthcare and partner organisations to develop integrated care pathways and drive service improvement.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing clinical and operational leadership to the mental health team
- Leading on governance, quality assurance, and service development
- Managing recruitment, supervision, and performance of staff
- Ensuring compliance with CQC, safeguarding, and security standards
- Supporting innovation and continuous improvement in care delivery
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to optimise care pathways
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Why Join NHFT?
- Annual Leave:27 days + 8 bank holidays (rising with service)
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Health & Wellbeing Support
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Inclusive and supportive team culture
Be Part of Something Bigger
If you're ready to lead with integrity, inspire your team, and make a lasting impact on mental health care in a secure setting, we'd love to hear from you.
?Apply today and help shape the future of prison mental health services.Learn more about us atwww.nhft.nhs.ukor bit.ly/24hoursinNHFT
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH344-HMPNSC
Job locations
HMP North Sea Camp
Croppers Lane, Frieston
Boston
PE22 0QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered mental health professional with diploma/degree-level qualification
Desirable
- oLeadership training or qualifications
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum 2 years' experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- oProven leadership and staff management experience
- oExperience working across service boundaries
Desirable
- oExperience in service transformation and stakeholder engagement
- oPrevious experience in prison or secure healthcare settings
Skills
Essential
- oStrong communication, organisational, and change management skills
Security Vetting
Essential
- The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards
Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered mental health professional with diploma/degree-level qualification Desirable oLeadership training or qualifications Experience Essential oMinimum 2 years' experience at Band 6 or equivalent oProven leadership and staff management experience oExperience working across service boundaries Desirable oExperience in service transformation and stakeholder engagement oPrevious experience in prison or secure healthcare settings Skills Essential oStrong communication, organisational, and change management skills Security Vetting Essential The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards
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
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
HMP North Sea Camp
Croppers Lane, Frieston
Boston
PE22 0QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
HMP North Sea Camp
Croppers Lane, Frieston
Boston
PE22 0QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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