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Care Navigator
Sandwich Medical Practice
North East England
GBP 12 - 13 per year
Aged Care Worker
Job summary To apply, please fill out the online application form.
10 day(s) ago
Care Navigator
Sandwich Medical Practice
North East England
GBP 12 - 13 per year
Aged Care Worker
Job summary To apply, please fill out the online application form.
10 day(s) ago
Assistant Financial Accountant
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join the Finance Directorate on a full time basis.
10 day(s) ago
Assistant Financial Accountant
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join the Finance Directorate on a full time basis.
10 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Physiotherapist; Neurodisability
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We are pleased to advertise this exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Neurodisability and Tone Management Service.
10 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Physiotherapist; Neurodisability
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We are pleased to advertise this exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Neurodisability and Tone Management Service.
10 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Leaf Complex Care Limited
North East England
GBP 0 - 18 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary At Leaf Complex Care , part of the Catalyst Care Group , we are committed to providing expert complex care that transforms lives.
10 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Leaf Complex Care Limited
North East England
GBP 0 - 18 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary At Leaf Complex Care , part of the Catalyst Care Group , we are committed to providing expert complex care that transforms lives.
10 day(s) ago
Senior Liaison Mental Health Practitioner
Pennine Care NHS FT
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you a Qualified Mental Health Professional looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a team that will help you to develop and achieve yo...
10 day(s) ago
Senior Liaison Mental Health Practitioner
Pennine Care NHS FT
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you a Qualified Mental Health Professional looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a team that will help you to develop and achieve yo...
10 day(s) ago
Associate Neuro-Physiotherapist
Headway East London
North East England
GBP 0 - 55 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Please visit our vacancy page to apply for this role - Work for us | Headway London.
10 day(s) ago
Associate Neuro-Physiotherapist
Headway East London
North East England
GBP 0 - 55 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Please visit our vacancy page to apply for this role - Work for us | Headway London.
10 day(s) ago
Band 8d Divisional Lead-Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
North East England
GBP 94,356 - 108,814 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist or a Neuropsychologist to take on the role of Health Psycholog...
10 day(s) ago
Band 8d Divisional Lead-Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
North East England
GBP 94,356 - 108,814 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist or a Neuropsychologist to take on the role of Health Psycholog...
10 day(s) ago
Senior Occupational Therapist
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust aims to provide accessible, non-stigmatising local services that contribute to the assessment,...
10 day(s) ago
Senior Occupational Therapist
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust aims to provide accessible, non-stigmatising local services that contribute to the assessment,...
10 day(s) ago
Advanced Paramedic Practitioner - Independent Prescriber (Weekends)
Alliance for Better Care CIC
North East England
GBP 27 - 32 per year
Paramedic
Job summary We are looking for an experienced healthcare practitioner to join our thriving and talented team for Saturday and/or Sundays.
10 day(s) ago
Advanced Paramedic Practitioner - Independent Prescriber (Weekends)
Alliance for Better Care CIC
North East England
GBP 27 - 32 per year
Paramedic
Job summary We are looking for an experienced healthcare practitioner to join our thriving and talented team for Saturday and/or Sundays.
10 day(s) ago
Diagnostic Radiographer
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The is a Fixed term 12 months Maternity cover post.
10 day(s) ago
Diagnostic Radiographer
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The is a Fixed term 12 months Maternity cover post.
10 day(s) ago
Senior Forensic Social Worker (Band 7)
West London NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Social Worker
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker with experience of, or an interest in, forensic social work.
10 day(s) ago
Senior Forensic Social Worker (Band 7)
West London NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Social Worker
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker with experience of, or an interest in, forensic social work.
10 day(s) ago
Kitchen Assistant
Equilibrium Healthcare
North East England
GBP 0 - 12 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary About Moston Grange: Moston Grange, a 64-bed nursing home comprising of four units (two male-only and two female-only), is committed to providing...
10 day(s) ago
Kitchen Assistant
Equilibrium Healthcare
North East England
GBP 0 - 12 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary About Moston Grange: Moston Grange, a 64-bed nursing home comprising of four units (two male-only and two female-only), is committed to providing...
10 day(s) ago
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP)
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,677 - 40,996 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The post holder will be joining a well-established operational team working within the Adults Community Mental Health Team in WAM (Windsor, Ascot...
10 day(s) ago
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP)
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,677 - 40,996 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The post holder will be joining a well-established operational team working within the Adults Community Mental Health Team in WAM (Windsor, Ascot...
10 day(s) ago
Senior Clinical Psychologist - CFHD
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 64,745 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are delighted to be recruiting Senior Clinical Psychologists (Band 8a) to join the Urgent Care Pathway within Children and Family Health Devon.
10 day(s) ago
Senior Clinical Psychologist - CFHD
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 64,745 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are delighted to be recruiting Senior Clinical Psychologists (Band 8a) to join the Urgent Care Pathway within Children and Family Health Devon.
10 day(s) ago
CBT Therapist
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Trafford NHS Talking Therapies Service are currently seeking a qualified CBT Therapist, to join our friendly and supportive team.
10 day(s) ago
CBT Therapist
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Trafford NHS Talking Therapies Service are currently seeking a qualified CBT Therapist, to join our friendly and supportive team.
10 day(s) ago
Senior Assistant Psychologist
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking a full-time Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to support with the development and delivery of the Mental Health Treatment Requirement...
10 day(s) ago
Senior Assistant Psychologist
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking a full-time Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to support with the development and delivery of the Mental Health Treatment Requirement...
10 day(s) ago
Children's Occupational Therapist
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary If you are a newly qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) or an experienced OT looking to develop specialist skills in children's occupational the...
10 day(s) ago
Children's Occupational Therapist
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary If you are a newly qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) or an experienced OT looking to develop specialist skills in children's occupational the...
10 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Do you have a strong interest in working in sensory processing with children and young people, their families and schools?
10 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Do you have a strong interest in working in sensory processing with children and young people, their families and schools?
10 day(s) ago
Radiographer
St Joseph’s Hospital
North East England
GBP 0 - 44,823 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and patient-focused Radiographer to join the Advanced Diagnostic team at St.
10 day(s) ago
Radiographer
St Joseph’s Hospital
North East England
GBP 0 - 44,823 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and patient-focused Radiographer to join the Advanced Diagnostic team at St.
10 day(s) ago
Chief Pharmacist LGT
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 112,782 - 129,783 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking pharmacy leader to join our leadership team as Chief Pharmacist .
10 day(s) ago
Chief Pharmacist LGT
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 112,782 - 129,783 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking pharmacy leader to join our leadership team as Chief Pharmacist .
10 day(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner Progression post- Community
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are making one of the largest investments in community mental health services in recent years and are recruiting enthusiastic and compassionat...
10 day(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner Progression post- Community
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are making one of the largest investments in community mental health services in recent years and are recruiting enthusiastic and compassionat...
10 day(s) ago
Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist HBT North
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist in a multi-disciplinary team that warmly welcomes psychological...
10 day(s) ago
Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist HBT North
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist in a multi-disciplinary team that warmly welcomes psychological...
10 day(s) ago
Perinatal Duty Mental Health Practitioner
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The specialist perinatal trauma and loss service (PETALS) are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Duty Mental Health Practitioner (Ban...
10 day(s) ago
Perinatal Duty Mental Health Practitioner
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The specialist perinatal trauma and loss service (PETALS) are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Duty Mental Health Practitioner (Ban...
10 day(s) ago
Mental Health Act Administrator
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, MHA administrator to join the Manchester MHA team.
10 day(s) ago
Mental Health Act Administrator
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, MHA administrator to join the Manchester MHA team.
10 day(s) ago
CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?
10 day(s) ago
CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?
10 day(s) ago
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428824
Job summary
To apply, please fill out the online application form.
Interviews are being held on the 29th October.
The role of a Primary Care Co-ordinator is central to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within a medical practice. They act as the first point of contact for patients, carers, and visitors, creating a welcoming and supportive environment while maintaining professionalism and efficiency. A Primary Care Co-ordinators responsibilities extend beyond answering phones and booking appointments; they play a vital part in the overall patient experience and the effectiveness of the healthcare team.
Main duties of the job
This role involves being the first point of contact for patients, carers, and visitors, providing a professional and welcoming service through handling enquiries, booking appointments, and supporting vulnerable patients while maintaining confidentiality. Responsibilities include managing and updating patient records, processing prescriptions, handling documentation, and keeping reception areas safe and organised. The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and practice staff to ensure smooth operations, escalating issues when necessary, and supporting wider practice initiatives such as clinics and health campaigns. They are expected to treat all patients and colleagues with dignity and respect, uphold GDPR and practice policies, adapt to changing demands, and contribute to continuous service improvement through meetings, training, and other duties as required by management.
About us
Sandwich Medical Practice is a welcoming and progressive GP surgery located in the heart of Sandwich, Kent. Formed in 2019 from the merger of Market Place and The Butchery Surgeries, we are proud to be part of the Deal & Sandwich Primary Care Network, working closely with neighbouring practices to support our local community. Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, we offer a wide range of services and are also a training practice, supporting GP trainees, medical and nursing students. We are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care and are always looking for new ways to improve how we work. In September 2025, we introduced a new Modern General Practice approach, using a total triage appointment system to make accessing our services easier, safer and more efficient for patients. We have a dedicated, friendly team who support one another and take pride in delivering the best possible care to our community.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour £13.21 after successful completion of your probation.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A2558-26-0003
Job locations
Cattle Market
Sandwich
Kent
CT13 9ET
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Primary Care Co-ordinator will play a vital role in delivering an excellent first impression of the practice, acting as the primary point of contact for patients, carers, and visitors. The post holder will provide a welcoming, professional, and efficient service by managing face-to-face and telephone enquiries, directing individuals to the appropriate services, and ensuring urgent needs are prioritised. Key responsibilities include booking, amending, and cancelling appointments to optimise clinical time, assisting patients with completing forms and updating personal details, and processing repeat prescription requests in line with practice protocols. A core aspect of the role is supporting vulnerable patients, including those with disabilities, language barriers, or additional needs, ensuring equitable access to care. The post holder will maintain the highest standards of patient confidentiality at all times, in line with GDPR and practice policies, while treating all patients and colleagues with dignity, respect, and compassion.
In addition to patient-facing duties, the role encompasses a range of administrative tasks, including maintaining and updating accurate patient records using the clinical system, managing incoming documentation, preparing reports and audits, and supporting data entry, scanning, and filing requirements. The post holder will also ensure the reception and waiting areas remain clean, safe, and welcoming, contributing to a positive patient experience. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities will be essential.
Collaboration and teamwork are fundamental to the role. The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, and other practice staff to maintain smooth patient flow, escalate complex or urgent issues appropriately, and provide cover during periods of staff absence. They will actively contribute to practice-wide initiatives, such as flu clinics, health promotion campaigns, and patient engagement activities, while also supporting clinicians with administrative needs. Attendance and participation in practice meetings, training sessions, and appraisals are expected, with the post holder contributing ideas for continuous service improvement.
This position requires a compassionate, adaptable, and proactive individual who can thrive in a busy, patient-focused environment. The successful candidate will uphold the practices policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, and health and safety, while demonstrating professionalism and empathy in every interaction. By combining excellent communication skills with strong administrative capabilities, the post holder will support the smooth running of the reception and wider practice, helping to deliver high-quality care and an outstanding patient experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Primary Care Co-ordinator will play a vital role in delivering an excellent first impression of the practice, acting as the primary point of contact for patients, carers, and visitors. The post holder will provide a welcoming, professional, and efficient service by managing face-to-face and telephone enquiries, directing individuals to the appropriate services, and ensuring urgent needs are prioritised. Key responsibilities include booking, amending, and cancelling appointments to optimise clinical time, assisting patients with completing forms and updating personal details, and processing repeat prescription requests in line with practice protocols. A core aspect of the role is supporting vulnerable patients, including those with disabilities, language barriers, or additional needs, ensuring equitable access to care. The post holder will maintain the highest standards of patient confidentiality at all times, in line with GDPR and practice policies, while treating all patients and colleagues with dignity, respect, and compassion.
In addition to patient-facing duties, the role encompasses a range of administrative tasks, including maintaining and updating accurate patient records using the clinical system, managing incoming documentation, preparing reports and audits, and supporting data entry, scanning, and filing requirements. The post holder will also ensure the reception and waiting areas remain clean, safe, and welcoming, contributing to a positive patient experience. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities will be essential.
Collaboration and teamwork are fundamental to the role. The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, and other practice staff to maintain smooth patient flow, escalate complex or urgent issues appropriately, and provide cover during periods of staff absence. They will actively contribute to practice-wide initiatives, such as flu clinics, health promotion campaigns, and patient engagement activities, while also supporting clinicians with administrative needs. Attendance and participation in practice meetings, training sessions, and appraisals are expected, with the post holder contributing ideas for continuous service improvement.
This position requires a compassionate, adaptable, and proactive individual who can thrive in a busy, patient-focused environment. The successful candidate will uphold the practices policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, and health and safety, while demonstrating professionalism and empathy in every interaction. By combining excellent communication skills with strong administrative capabilities, the post holder will support the smooth running of the reception and wider practice, helping to deliver high-quality care and an outstanding patient experience.
Person Specification
Clinical governance
Essential
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality, patient safety, and accuracy in clinical records.
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance principles, including safeguarding, infection prevention, and incident reporting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education (minimum GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths).
Desirable
- NVQ or diploma in Business Administration or Customer Service.
- Training in medical terminology.
Personal/ professional attributes
Essential
- Friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
- Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and polite when dealing with distressed or difficult patients.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the practice.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient service.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training and development.
Other requirements
Essential
- Inspires others and leads by example. Able to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity.
Experience
Essential
- Customer service and reception experience
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills
- Working under pressure and managing priorities
- Confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a GP practice, healthcare setting, or NHS environment.
- Experience using patient record systems (e.g. EMIS, Docman, Anima).
- Knowledge of NHS services and referral processes.
- Familiarity with clinical systems and appointment booking software.
Person Specification
Clinical governance
Essential
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality, patient safety, and accuracy in clinical records.
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance principles, including safeguarding, infection prevention, and incident reporting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education (minimum GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths).
Desirable
- NVQ or diploma in Business Administration or Customer Service.
- Training in medical terminology.
Personal/ professional attributes
Essential
- Friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
- Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and polite when dealing with distressed or difficult patients.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the practice.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient service.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training and development.
Other requirements
Essential
- Inspires others and leads by example. Able to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity.
Experience
Essential
- Customer service and reception experience
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills
- Working under pressure and managing priorities
- Confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a GP practice, healthcare setting, or NHS environment.
- Experience using patient record systems (e.g. EMIS, Docman, Anima).
- Knowledge of NHS services and referral processes.
- Familiarity with clinical systems and appointment booking software.
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
Sandwich Medical Practice
Address
Cattle Market
Sandwich
Kent
CT13 9ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sandwichmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwich Medical Practice
Address
Cattle Market
Sandwich
Kent
CT13 9ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sandwichmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Financial Accountant
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428816
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join the Finance Directorate on a full time basis. The team are currently operating a hybrid office-based and working from home model.
The role of the Finance Department is to provide support and advice to managers on all financial matters, ensuring that statutory and reporting requirements are met, financial controls are in place, and all financial transactions are properly accounted for.
The Assistant Financial Accountant will work as part of a team, contributing to the timely delivery of financial information relating to Capital and Cash.
To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document 'Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice' prior to applying for the role.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Assistant Financial Accountant is to produce accurate, reliable and timely capital accounting information in order to support managers and budget holders; provide financial support and monitor the Trust' cash position.
This will involve working to strict deadlines and using a variety of software as well as liaising with a wide range of contacts.
The post holder will need to have experience of Microsoft computer packages including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook and experience of finance ledger systems.
The successful applicant may be required to display a degree of flexibility in their weekly working pattern due to the variable needs of the post.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Details
Date posted
15 October 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
327-26-826
Job locations
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park
Gloucester
GL3 4AW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for day to day maintenance of fixed asset and cash accounting Carry out monthly analysis of capital transactions, preparing papers and appendices for the monthly Capital Management Group meeting Responsible for daily cash reporting Responsible for accounting for direct debits Responsible for petty cash including training of the petty cash holders and reviewing reimbursement to ensure expenditure is in line with the petty cash policy and is correctly signed by budget holders Responsibility for reconciling various balance sheet accounts Post general ledger journals and assist in month-end close Provide accounting advice to internal stakeholders, e.g. General Ledger Coding, capital bid process Support the implementation of valuation changes to assets in the asset register and calculate the financial impact Assist with the Financial Accounting Teams monthly reporting processes To support the Head of Financial Accounts & Financial Accountant carry out financial accounting duties Liaise with external and internal auditors gathering evidence and providing audit working papers Support the annual accounts process Assist in the implementation of policies and work on projects within the department, contributing to the development of new or amended policies within the scope of responsibilities Assist in the review of processes within the scope of responsibilities to identify improvement areas Ensure that work is completed and in line with financial timescales and legal requirements Help to ensure that information is processed in accordance with procedures and is available to support statutory returns and financial reporting requirements Assist and provide cover where necessary under the supervision of the Head of Financial Accounts, for other members of the department as appropriate Write and maintain procedure notes for own area of responsibility, and support section as appropriate.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for day to day maintenance of fixed asset and cash accounting Carry out monthly analysis of capital transactions, preparing papers and appendices for the monthly Capital Management Group meeting Responsible for daily cash reporting Responsible for accounting for direct debits Responsible for petty cash including training of the petty cash holders and reviewing reimbursement to ensure expenditure is in line with the petty cash policy and is correctly signed by budget holders Responsibility for reconciling various balance sheet accounts Post general ledger journals and assist in month-end close Provide accounting advice to internal stakeholders, e.g. General Ledger Coding, capital bid process Support the implementation of valuation changes to assets in the asset register and calculate the financial impact Assist with the Financial Accounting Teams monthly reporting processes To support the Head of Financial Accounts & Financial Accountant carry out financial accounting duties Liaise with external and internal auditors gathering evidence and providing audit working papers Support the annual accounts process Assist in the implementation of policies and work on projects within the department, contributing to the development of new or amended policies within the scope of responsibilities Assist in the review of processes within the scope of responsibilities to identify improvement areas Ensure that work is completed and in line with financial timescales and legal requirements Help to ensure that information is processed in accordance with procedures and is available to support statutory returns and financial reporting requirements Assist and provide cover where necessary under the supervision of the Head of Financial Accounts, for other members of the department as appropriate Write and maintain procedure notes for own area of responsibility, and support section as appropriate.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 AAT, part qualified CCAB or significant equivalent accounting experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on Capital Projects
Desirable
- Experience of working in finance role in NHS or other public sector organisation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communicator - able to communicate effectively at all levels and explain complex financial information to non-finance colleagues
- Good organisational and planning skills, enabling deadlines to be met
- Significant knowledge of finance computer systems, ledgers and coding structure and their application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 AAT, part qualified CCAB or significant equivalent accounting experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on Capital Projects
Desirable
- Experience of working in finance role in NHS or other public sector organisation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communicator - able to communicate effectively at all levels and explain complex financial information to non-finance colleagues
- Good organisational and planning skills, enabling deadlines to be met
- Significant knowledge of finance computer systems, ledgers and coding structure and their application
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
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park
Gloucester
GL3 4AW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park
Gloucester
GL3 4AW
United Kingdom
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Highly Specialist Physiotherapist; Neurodisability
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428814
Job summary
We are pleased to advertise this exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Neurodisability and Tone Management Service.
The successful candidate will be responsible for highly specialised assessments of children and young people with complex neurodisability and be involved in the clinical decision making of their management as part of the wider MDT. The role may also involve the theurapeutic management of complex neurodisability children on the wards and rehabilitation post tone management intervention.
The successful candidate will join our Integrated Therapy team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners, managing a complex caseload of children under the care of our neurology and neurosurgical teams as well as supporting the wider therapy service.
Main duties of the job
- To assume a clinical role as part of a comprehensive therapy service in the tone management of children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders, requiring a range of interventions including neurosurgery.2. To provide advanced assessment and treatment, formulated around evidence-based practice and recognised national standards.3. To join an integrated service for patients with neurological impairment, in conjunction with the neurology therapy team and with the support of the Clinical Specialist.4.To work as an autonomous clinician using specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, in the treatment of patients within this specialty who have acute and long term, serious and life limiting medical conditions.5. To use highly developed analytical and judgment skills to be directly involved in the clinical decision-making process, using robust clinical reasoning. As part of the multidisciplinary team, use and interpret the results of clinical assessment to contribute to the management of the child's condition and physical presentation.6. To provide appropriate specialist and professional advice, education and liaison to patients, carers, colleagues, and all members of the wider multi agency teams to promote optimal therapy management.7. To be responsible for the supervision of junior staff and students.8. To support the wider Neurology team in the management of children and young people with Neurodisability.
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Sunflower House building newly relocated, and opened on the hospital site.
We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- Extensive staff health and well-being programmes
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
411-DIA-26-8286154
Job locations
Alder Hey Childrens Hospital
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description for full details.
- To assume a clinical role as part of a comprehensive therapy service in the tone management of children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders, requiring a range of interventions including neurosurgery.2. To provide advanced assessment and treatment, formulated around evidence-based practice and recognised national standards.3. To join an integrated service for patients with neurological impairment, in conjunction with the neurology therapy team and with the support of the Clinical Specialist.4.To work as an autonomous clinician using specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, in the treatment of patients within this specialty who have acute and long term, serious and life limiting medical conditions.5. To use highly developed analytical and judgment skills to be directly involved in the clinical decision-making process, using robust clinical reasoning. As part of the multidisciplinary team, use and interpret the results of clinical assessment to contribute to the management of the childs condition and physical presentation.6. To provide appropriate specialist and professional advice, education and liaison to patients, carers, colleagues, and all members of the wider multi agency teams to promote optimal therapy management.7. To be responsible for the supervision of junior staff and students.8. To support the wider Neurology team in the management of children and young people with Neurodisability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description for full details.
- To assume a clinical role as part of a comprehensive therapy service in the tone management of children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders, requiring a range of interventions including neurosurgery.2. To provide advanced assessment and treatment, formulated around evidence-based practice and recognised national standards.3. To join an integrated service for patients with neurological impairment, in conjunction with the neurology therapy team and with the support of the Clinical Specialist.4.To work as an autonomous clinician using specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, in the treatment of patients within this specialty who have acute and long term, serious and life limiting medical conditions.5. To use highly developed analytical and judgment skills to be directly involved in the clinical decision-making process, using robust clinical reasoning. As part of the multidisciplinary team, use and interpret the results of clinical assessment to contribute to the management of the childs condition and physical presentation.6. To provide appropriate specialist and professional advice, education and liaison to patients, carers, colleagues, and all members of the wider multi agency teams to promote optimal therapy management.7. To be responsible for the supervision of junior staff and students.8. To support the wider Neurology team in the management of children and young people with Neurodisability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy, recognised by Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of HCPC
- Level 7 study
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist experience post-graduation in relevant fields/rotations
- Significant post graduate experience
- Proven experience relevant to of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients
Desirable
- Paediatric experience as a Band 6 in specialist clinical field
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of a wide range of approaches used within specialist clinical field
- Evidence of being capable of specialist assessment techniques in specialist clinical field
- Post graduate courses relevant to specialty
- Proven physical ability to carry out any therapeutic handling required
- Evidence of knowledge of current trends within clinical specialty
- Evidence of excellent communication skills, written and verbal, enabling applicant to converse across a range of understanding
- Proven knowledge of child protection
Desirable
- Basic computer skills
Management and Organisation
Essential
- Evidence of experience of supervising and teaching junior and undergraduate physiotherapists
- Proven experience of the delegation of tasks to other staff, with a firm understanding of the process of delegation
- Proven ability to prioritise and organise caseload, underpinned by sound time management skill
- Evidence of experience of positive working as part of a multiagency team
Desirable
- Currently a Member of Specific Clinical Interest Group i.e. ACPC, ACPIN
Professional
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, with current portfolio
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate knowledge of current pertinent issues affecting therapy provision both locally and nationally
Personal/ Other
Essential
- Proven ability to compliment the dynamics of the existing team
- Ability to be flexible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy, recognised by Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of HCPC
- Level 7 study
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist experience post-graduation in relevant fields/rotations
- Significant post graduate experience
- Proven experience relevant to of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients
Desirable
- Paediatric experience as a Band 6 in specialist clinical field
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of a wide range of approaches used within specialist clinical field
- Evidence of being capable of specialist assessment techniques in specialist clinical field
- Post graduate courses relevant to specialty
- Proven physical ability to carry out any therapeutic handling required
- Evidence of knowledge of current trends within clinical specialty
- Evidence of excellent communication skills, written and verbal, enabling applicant to converse across a range of understanding
- Proven knowledge of child protection
Desirable
- Basic computer skills
Management and Organisation
Essential
- Evidence of experience of supervising and teaching junior and undergraduate physiotherapists
- Proven experience of the delegation of tasks to other staff, with a firm understanding of the process of delegation
- Proven ability to prioritise and organise caseload, underpinned by sound time management skill
- Evidence of experience of positive working as part of a multiagency team
Desirable
- Currently a Member of Specific Clinical Interest Group i.e. ACPC, ACPIN
Professional
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, with current portfolio
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate knowledge of current pertinent issues affecting therapy provision both locally and nationally
Personal/ Other
Essential
- Proven ability to compliment the dynamics of the existing team
- Ability to be flexible
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
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Childrens Hospital
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Childrens Hospital
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428755
Job summary
At Leaf Complex Care, part of the Catalyst Care Group, we are committed to providing expert complex care that transforms lives. We stand on the pillars of Compassion, Impact, and Community values that guide our actions and our approach to compassionate care. We are seeking professionals who are passionate about making a significant difference in the lives of others while embodying these core values.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide tailored compassionate care primarily in the homes of individuals and supporting them to live independently and with dignity within their communities.Main duties of the job
Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, person-centered care to individuals homes and within their communities.
- Support individuals in maintaining or developing new skills and personal interests.
- Adapt care and support plans to meet the diverse needs of each individual, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Engage in proactive communication with families and care teams to ensure effective care delivery.
- Support individuals in temporary residential placements or their own homes.
- Preform household chores such as laundry, cleaning and food shopping.
- Manage and support individuals with budgeting and financial management.
- Assists with all aspects of personal care, indulging hygiene, dressing and feeding.
- Support individuals in maintaining or developing new skills and personal interests.
- Plan, participate in and budget for community activities.
- Maintain accurate records and clear communication with the brand team and other healthcare professionals.
- Preferred NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Level 2 acceptable).
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in similar healthcare settings and experience in support with complex needs, behaviours that challenge and autism.
- Business Car Insurance would be advantageous.
- Full UK driving license would be preferred.
About us
What We Offer:
Financial & Practical Support
Mileage allowance
Refer-a-friend bonus incentives for introducing new workers to the company (recently rolled out).
Tax relief the ability to claim through the government for work-related clothing and tools (e.g., uniforms, mileage, and equipment).
Development & Support
- On-shift support and guidance through the on-call system.
- Regular supervisions.
- Specialist training opportunities such as safeguarding, medication management, and more.
- All mandatory training is free
- Flexible working hours option to choose shifts based on availability.
- Recognition programmes celebrating and rewarding outstanding contributions.
- Social events opportunities to connect and build team spirit.
- Free DBS.
We do not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£18 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
E0515-26-0000
Job locations
Frome
Frome
BA11 1BX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose:
In this role, you will provide care in accordance with best practices and legislative requirements, reflecting company policies and standards under the direction of Senior Practitioners/Registered Manager. Your tasks include.
Supporting individuals to maintain or learn new skills and personal interests while delivering person-centered care.
Facilitating social, educational, or work activities based on individuals' choices.
Maintaining skills at a current level and undertaking mandatory training as required.
Promoting effective communication and maintaining high standards of record keeping.
Completing daily records and documentation using the digital care planning system.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the well-being of Supported Individuals is at the heart of care delivery, focusing on their wishes and preferences.
Contributing to the efficient operation of the service.
Supporting individuals to maintain connections with the community.
Following Care Plans and other directives on supporting Supported Individuals.
Informing the Registered Manager or Care Coordinator of any significant changes in the needs of Supported Individuals. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those you support, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed to a high standard in an appropriate and timely manner.
Working with Others:
Developing effective working relationships within Leaf Complex Care.
Working cooperatively with members of multi-disciplinary teams to maximize opportunities for Supported Individuals.
Maintaining and developing relationships with family, friends, and others important to the Supported Individual, if desired.
Leading by Example:
Seeking opportunities for personal and professional development.
Acting as a role model and ambassador for the service.
Maintaining professionalism and politeness at all times.
Engaging in all role-related meetings that contribute to high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose:
In this role, you will provide care in accordance with best practices and legislative requirements, reflecting company policies and standards under the direction of Senior Practitioners/Registered Manager. Your tasks include.
Supporting individuals to maintain or learn new skills and personal interests while delivering person-centered care.
Facilitating social, educational, or work activities based on individuals' choices.
Maintaining skills at a current level and undertaking mandatory training as required.
Promoting effective communication and maintaining high standards of record keeping.
Completing daily records and documentation using the digital care planning system.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the well-being of Supported Individuals is at the heart of care delivery, focusing on their wishes and preferences.
Contributing to the efficient operation of the service.
Supporting individuals to maintain connections with the community.
Following Care Plans and other directives on supporting Supported Individuals.
Informing the Registered Manager or Care Coordinator of any significant changes in the needs of Supported Individuals. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those you support, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed to a high standard in an appropriate and timely manner.
Working with Others:
Developing effective working relationships within Leaf Complex Care.
Working cooperatively with members of multi-disciplinary teams to maximize opportunities for Supported Individuals.
Maintaining and developing relationships with family, friends, and others important to the Supported Individual, if desired.
Leading by Example:
Seeking opportunities for personal and professional development.
Acting as a role model and ambassador for the service.
Maintaining professionalism and politeness at all times.
Engaging in all role-related meetings that contribute to high-quality care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in similar healthcare settings and experience in support with complex needs, behaviours that challenge and autism.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Preferred NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Level 2 acceptable).
- Full UK driving license would be preferred.
- Business Car Insurance
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in similar healthcare settings and experience in support with complex needs, behaviours that challenge and autism.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Preferred NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Level 2 acceptable).
- Full UK driving license would be preferred.
- Business Car Insurance
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
Leaf Complex Care Limited
Address
Frome
Frome
BA11 1BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://leafcare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leaf Complex Care Limited
Address
Frome
Frome
BA11 1BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://leafcare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428751
Job summary
Are you a Qualified Mental Health Professional looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a team that will help you to develop and achieve your goals? Oldham Liaison mental health is recruiting for a senior mental health liaison practitioner
You'll join an innovating team thriving to provide a high-quality service, ensuring patients receive a comprehensive assessment, onward referral and safety netted when the attend A&E in a mental health crisis, admitted on the wards or detained on S136.
Working in the LMHT you will receive all age referrals from A&E, hospital wards or section 136 from the police. Referrals will be assessed, and care planned for admission, discharge and signpost to services that can meet the needs of the individual. For service users presenting with symptoms of a severe and enduring illness, and/or risks to self or others, you will complete a comprehensive mental health assessment and risk assessment to ensure that risks are managed and on-going supported is provided.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities. this is not exhaustive? Work as part of the multi-disciplinary Mental Health Liaison team to deliver an effective and efficient response to referrals from the acute trust, providing clinical assessments and interventions focusing on relapse prevention, early discharge and improved quality of life for patients referred.? Be expected to undertake mental health assessments for people attending the Emergency Department, offering highly developed clinical and risk assessments and managements plans? Provide a service to the wards within the general hospital, assessing individualswith a range of complex physical and mental health needs. This would include both functional and organic illnesses of later life in addition to younger people? Provide support and training to acute hospital staff regarding recognising mental health conditions and appropriate management and onward referral pathways? Provide information and clinical support to police and ambulance staff in order to help them make appropriate pathway decisions? Provide support and care for individuals brought to an identified Place of Safety under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and co-ordinate the assessment process.
About us
Oldham Liaison Mental Health is leading the way in delivering high quality, safe, effective and evidence based best practice assessments and support for patients in A&E and on medical wards. The team is currently working towards getting accredited by The Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network.
You will be joining a team of experience practitioners willing to support your learning and development needs, offering flexibility for work life balance and with a strong desire to maintain staff wellbeing.
Details
Date posted
15 October 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
311-O764-26
Job locations
Royal Oldham Hospital
Forest House
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is not exhaustive To have the ability to recognise and work within your own limitations and raise any concerns to senior staff To be able to prioritise workload, completing the necessary tasks within the available time To participate in service planning, evaluation and development To comply with Trust Uniform Policy including the principle of bare below the elbows In the absence of the clinical lead, act as shift co-ordinator and take responsibility or referral triaging and management, planning and allocating the workload on a day to day basis. To deal appropriately with clinical incidents, complaints etc from patients,relatives and members of the public, via line manager, in accordance with Trust policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is not exhaustive To have the ability to recognise and work within your own limitations and raise any concerns to senior staff To be able to prioritise workload, completing the necessary tasks within the available time To participate in service planning, evaluation and development To comply with Trust Uniform Policy including the principle of bare below the elbows In the absence of the clinical lead, act as shift co-ordinator and take responsibility or referral triaging and management, planning and allocating the workload on a day to day basis. To deal appropriately with clinical incidents, complaints etc from patients,relatives and members of the public, via line manager, in accordance with Trust policy
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Professional registration in health or social care with up to date accreditation
Desirable
- Additional training relevant to the role
- Experience in risk assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national legislation (including MHA and MCA), guidelines and evidence based practice relevant to role.
- Knowledge of risk assessment and holistic assessment practices
Desirable
- Knowledge of liaison role with A&E department and medical wards, common issues and presentations
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Experience using holistic assessment approaches and complex risk management
- Excellent organisational, problem solving/prioritisation skills and able to work in a time pressured manner.
Desirable
- Leadership skills/Abilities
work related circumsyances
Essential
- Flexible working across division if necessary
- To be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour, 7 day period on a rotation basis
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Professional registration in health or social care with up to date accreditation
Desirable
- Additional training relevant to the role
- Experience in risk assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national legislation (including MHA and MCA), guidelines and evidence based practice relevant to role.
- Knowledge of risk assessment and holistic assessment practices
Desirable
- Knowledge of liaison role with A&E department and medical wards, common issues and presentations
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Experience using holistic assessment approaches and complex risk management
- Excellent organisational, problem solving/prioritisation skills and able to work in a time pressured manner.
Desirable
- Leadership skills/Abilities
work related circumsyances
Essential
- Flexible working across division if necessary
- To be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour, 7 day period on a rotation basis
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
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Royal Oldham Hospital
Forest House
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Royal Oldham Hospital
Forest House
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428748
Job summary
Please visit our vacancy page to apply for this role - Work for us | Headway London.
This role is an associate contract - It's not fixed term.This is a rolling application, we will close this role once we receive a suitable candidate.
Headway London is looking for an Associate Neuro-Physiotherapist to provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) who have been referred to the Enfield Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team. This position will also involve completing assessments, reports and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Find out more about our Therapy service here: Brain Injury Therapy & Rehabilitation | Headway London
If you're empathetic, resilient and passionate about helping people improve their wellbeing, wed love to hear from you.
Find out more about our Therapy service here: Brain Injury Therapy & Rehabilitation | Headway London
If you're passionate about helping people improve their wellbeing, develop their independence and achieve their goals, wed love to hear from you. Join our supportive and dedicated team, where your skills and expertise can make a meaningful difference to peoples lives every day.
How to Apply
Please submit your Application Form and voluntary Diversity Monitoring Form to [email protected].
Main duties of the job
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and evaluation of outcomes for individuals with complex neurological presentations, working autonomously to analyse neurological impairments including altered tone, balance dysfunction, gait abnormalities, and vestibular disorders.
- Negotiate goal-directed intervention with individuals or carers to establish a realistic person-centred treatment programme, and promote an individuals choice and autonomy.
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with individuals with speech, cognitive and behavioural difficulties including communicating information which may be of a complex and sensitive nature, and employ appropriate skills to motivate an individual in their treatment programme.
- Deliver physiotherapy interventions for individuals presenting with behaviours that may challenge, working autonomously as a lone practitioner across a range of domestic, community, and public environments, including use of public transport.
- Provide specialist advice, education, and training to staff, volunteers, carers, and other professionals on topics including falls prevention, manual handling, the physical consequences of acquired brain injury, and the safe prescription and use of mobility and wheelchair equipment.
About us
Headway London (www.headwaylondon.org) is a charity supporting people affected by brain injury. Working across 17 London boroughs, we provide specialist support for over 950 survivors, families, friends and carers each year - offering therapies, advocacy, and family and community support, alongside our Day and Evening Services.
Our Mission
We empower our community of brain injury survivors and their families to imagine new possibilities - filled with creativity, embracing diversity and backed by specialist support.
Our Vision
Brain injury survivors experience a world which is accessible to them, and where their contributions are valued and celebrated.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£55 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
B0137-26-0004
Job locations
Headway London
Enfield Community Team
238-240 Kingsland Road
London
E2 8AX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please visit to our vacancy page to apply for this role - Work for us | Headway London.This is a rolling application, we will close this role once we receive a suitable candidate.
JOB DETAILS
- Job Title:Associate Neuro-Physiotherapist
- Location:Headway London and Enfield Community Team
- Team:Enfield Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team
- Responsible To:Therapy Service Manager
- Hours: 4 Hours Per Week
- Salary:£55 Per Hour
- This role is an associate contract - It's not fixed term.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) who have been referred to the Enfield Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team. Complete assessments, reports and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
PRINCINPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and evaluation of outcomes for individuals with complex neurological presentations, working autonomously to analyse neurological impairments including altered tone, balance dysfunction, gait abnormalities, and vestibular disorders. Assess the impact of these impairments on activity and participation in line with the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), utilising evidence-based assessment tools and validated outcome measures to inform clinical reasoning, deliver effective interventions, and evaluate patient progress.
- Negotiate goal-directed intervention with individuals and, or carers to establish a realistic person-centred treatment programme, and promote an individuals choice and autonomy.
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with individuals with speech, cognitive and behavioural difficulties including communicating information which may be of a complex and sensitive nature, and employ appropriate skills to motivate an individual in their treatment programme.
- Deliver physiotherapy interventions for individuals presenting with behaviours that may challenge, working autonomously as a lone practitioner across a range of domestic, community, and public environments, including use of public transport.Effectively manage unpredictable situations through dynamic risk assessment, advanced problem-solving, clinical judgement, and proactive risk management strategies. Utilise highly developed communication, empathy, negotiation, and deescalation skills to maintain personal safety whilst preserving the individual's dignity, choice, and independence.
- Provide specialist advice, education, and training to staff, volunteers, carers, and other professionals on topics including falls prevention, manual handling, the physical consequences of acquired brain injury, and the safe prescription and use of mobility and wheelchair equipment.Deliver presentations and tailored training sessions to enhance knowledge, competence, and confidence in supporting individuals with complex neurological conditions. Liaise with educational establishments, employers, and community organisations to provide expert physiotherapy advice and facilitate successful engagement or re-engagement in education, employment, leisure, and community activities, promoting participation, independence, and inclusion within professional scope of practice.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS - INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
- Internal:Staff Headway London, Members/ clients and their families and carers.
- External:External partners, including health and social care providers, case managers and neuro-navigators.
Job description Job responsibilities Please visit to our vacancy page to apply for this role - Work for us | Headway London.This is a rolling application, we will close this role once we receive a suitable candidate.JOB DETAILSJob Title:Associate Neuro-PhysiotherapistLocation:Headway London and Enfield Community TeamTeam:Enfield Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation TeamResponsible To:Therapy Service ManagerHours: 4 Hours Per WeekSalary:£55 Per HourThis role is an associate contract - It's not fixed term.ABOUT THE ROLEProvide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) who have been referred to the Enfield Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team. Complete assessments, reports and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.PRINCINPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUndertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and evaluation of outcomes for individuals with complex neurological presentations, working autonomously to analyse neurological impairments including altered tone, balance dysfunction, gait abnormalities, and vestibular disorders. Assess the impact of these impairments on activity and participation in line with the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), utilising evidence-based assessment tools and validated outcome measures to inform clinical reasoning, deliver effective interventions, and evaluate patient progress.Negotiate goal-directed intervention with individuals and, or carers to establish a realistic person-centred treatment programme, and promote an individuals choice and autonomy.Communicate effectively and empathetically with individuals with speech, cognitive and behavioural difficulties including communicating information which may be of a complex and sensitive nature, and employ appropriate skills to motivate an individual in their treatment programme.Deliver physiotherapy interventions for individuals presenting with behaviours that may challenge, working autonomously as a lone practitioner across a range of domestic, community, and public environments, including use of public transport.Effectively manage unpredictable situations through dynamic risk assessment, advanced problem-solving, clinical judgement, and proactive risk management strategies. Utilise highly developed communication, empathy, negotiation, and deescalation skills to maintain personal safety whilst preserving the individual's dignity, choice, and independence.Provide specialist advice, education, and training to staff, volunteers, carers, and other professionals on topics including falls prevention, manual handling, the physical consequences of acquired brain injury, and the safe prescription and use of mobility and wheelchair equipment.Deliver presentations and tailored training sessions to enhance knowledge, competence, and confidence in supporting individuals with complex neurological conditions. Liaise with educational establishments, employers, and community organisations to provide expert physiotherapy advice and facilitate successful engagement or re-engagement in education, employment, leisure, and community activities, promoting participation, independence, and inclusion within professional scope of practice.KEY RELATIONSHIPS - INTERNAL AND EXTERNALInternal:Staff Headway London, Members/ clients and their families and carers.External:External partners, including health and social care providers, case managers and neuro-navigators.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Highly developed ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment at a level of activity limitation and participation restriction (as defined in the ICF).
- Advanced ability to work within physiotherapy evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including ability to relate well to people on a one-to-one basis & in group settings and be empathic with others situations.
- Developed knowledge and experience of audit and monitoring.
- Developed literacy and numeracy skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Zoom.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- This role requires ability to travel to and across the borough of Enfield.
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed understanding of the evidence base in physiotherapy within neurological rehabilitation.
- Awareness of own competency level.
- Good understanding of the issues relevant to a person with acquired brain injury.
Desirable
- Understanding of the demographic Headway London serves.
- Understanding of the voluntary sector.
- Awareness of the various other support services available in the catchment area.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC Registration.
- Member of the CSP.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant courses undertaken.
- Member of ACPIN.
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience of working within a neurological rehabilitation setting.
- Experience of MDT working with adults with acquired brain injury.
- Experience working in community settings.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development and reflective practice.
Desirable
- Experience of medico-legal assessments, report writing and treatment delivery.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Developed ability to seek help when appropriate.
- Developed ability to relate well to people on a one-to-one basis &
- in group settings and be empathic with others situations.
- Developed ability to work under pressure and to stay calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to self-motivate.
- Commitment to the values, behaviours and principles of the organisation.
- Commitment to working in ways which promote equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to continuous personal development.
Person Specification Skills Essential Highly developed clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. Highly developed ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment at a level of activity limitation and participation restriction (as defined in the ICF). Advanced ability to work within physiotherapy evidence-based practice guidelines. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including ability to relate well to people on a one-to-one basis & in group settings and be empathic with others situations. Developed knowledge and experience of audit and monitoring. Developed literacy and numeracy skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Zoom. Additional Requirements Essential This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role requires ability to travel to and across the borough of Enfield. Knowledge Essential Detailed understanding of the evidence base in physiotherapy within neurological rehabilitation. Awareness of own competency level. Good understanding of the issues relevant to a person with acquired brain injury. Desirable Understanding of the demographic Headway London serves. Understanding of the voluntary sector. Awareness of the various other support services available in the catchment area. Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy. HCPC Registration. Member of the CSP. Desirable Evidence of relevant courses undertaken. Member of ACPIN. Experience Essential Post graduate experience of working within a neurological rehabilitation setting. Experience of MDT working with adults with acquired brain injury. Experience working in community settings. Evidence of Continued Professional Development and reflective practice. Desirable Experience of medico-legal assessments, report writing and treatment delivery. Personal Attributes Essential Developed ability to seek help when appropriate. Developed ability to relate well to people on a one-to-one basis & in group settings and be empathic with others situations. Developed ability to work under pressure and to stay calm in stressful situations. Ability to self-motivate. Commitment to the values, behaviours and principles of the organisation. Commitment to working in ways which promote equity, diversity and inclusion. Commitment to continuous personal 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Headway East London
Address
Headway London
Enfield Community Team
238-240 Kingsland Road
London
E2 8AX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Headway East London
Address
Headway London
Enfield Community Team
238-240 Kingsland Road
London
E2 8AX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://headwayeastlondon.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 8d Divisional Lead-Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428746
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist or a Neuropsychologist to take on the role of Health Psychology Lead within our Adults' Specialist Rehabilitation (ASR) division and our Adults Community Division (ACS).
This is an exciting senior leadership post at the heart of BCHC's Future Operating Model, offering the opportunity to shape person-centred, psychologically informed clinical health and rehabilitation across a diverse range of specialist services.
Your role will be to work collaboratively with senior Divisional leads to ensure we deliver a high quality, safe and effective service for Adults. You will work strategically and collaboratively with our neighbouring partners in acute, primary care and tertiary services to deliver a seamless and effective pathway of services for Adults
Main duties of the job
About the Role
You will provide strategic and professional leadership for psychology across ASR, covering:
Neurological rehabilitation (Level 1b inpatients)
Stroke inpatient and outpatient services
Acquired Brain Injury pathways
Specialist neurological clinics
MSK/pain services
Adult amputee services
Weight-management services
Other clinical health long term conditions
You will lead a skilled and supportive psychology workforce, work closely with divisional senior leadership, and contribute to service transformation, staff wellbeing, and high-quality psychological governance.
About us
Be Part of Our Team...
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8d
Salary
£94,356 to £108,814 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share
Reference number
820-8354249-ASR
Job locations
Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Road
Birmingham
B13 8JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- About You We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Clinical Neuropsychologist and or a clinical health psychologist with strong leadership skills, a passion for person-centred clinical health/ rehabilitation, and a commitment to innovation and service development. You will have
- A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, HCPC registration, preferably specialist clinical health and or neuropsychology training, with eligibility for the neuropsychology register and significant post-qualification experience. (applications will be considered from candidates approaching completion of, or at the final stage of, their QiCN clinical portfolioplease clearly outline your current stage within your application). Advanced expertise in complex clinical health or neuropsychological assessment and intervention, alongside strong skills in communication, research, consultation, and supervision. Proven leadership, resilience, and a track record of service development, clinical governance, and supporting teams in high-pressure environments. The post if open to being negotiated as a fulltime and or part time basis. Why Birmingham & BCHC? Birmingham is a vibrant, diverse, and family-friendly city with excellent culture, green spaces, schools, and leisure opportunities. BCHC offers a supportive, values-driven environment with a strong focus on professional development and integrated community care. For full details, please refer to the job description. Management and Leadership Responsibilities
- Have an understanding of the national perspective and future strategy for the NHS and related areas of health to ensure that staff in your team/s are fully aware of the implications and can contribute effectively to service improvement.
- Develop and empower all members of your team/s to perform to high standards and innovate.
- Ensure supportive staff management arrangements are in place and carry out personal development reviews for direct reports. Ensure all staff in your team have annual PDRs resulting in specific objectives and effective personal development plans in line with the Knowledge and Skills Outline Framework.
- Responsible for leading in training and development of identified staff.
Job description Job responsibilities About You We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Clinical Neuropsychologist and or a clinical health psychologist with strong leadership skills, a passion for person-centred clinical health/ rehabilitation, and a commitment to innovation and service development. You will have A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, HCPC registration, preferably specialist clinical health and or neuropsychology training, with eligibility for the neuropsychology register and significant post-qualification experience. (applications will be considered from candidates approaching completion of, or at the final stage of, their QiCN clinical portfolioplease clearly outline your current stage within your application). Advanced expertise in complex clinical health or neuropsychological assessment and intervention, alongside strong skills in communication, research, consultation, and supervision. Proven leadership, resilience, and a track record of service development, clinical governance, and supporting teams in high-pressure environments. The post if open to being negotiated as a fulltime and or part time basis. Why Birmingham & BCHC? Birmingham is a vibrant, diverse, and family-friendly city with excellent culture, green spaces, schools, and leisure opportunities. BCHC offers a supportive, values-driven environment with a strong focus on professional development and integrated community care. For full details, please refer to the job description. Management and Leadership Responsibilities Have an understanding of the national perspective and future strategy for the NHS and related areas of health to ensure that staff in your team/s are fully aware of the implications and can contribute effectively to service improvement. Develop and empower all members of your team/s to perform to high standards and innovate. Ensure supportive staff management arrangements are in place and carry out personal development reviews for direct reports. Ensure all staff in your team have annual PDRs resulting in specific objectives and effective personal development plans in line with the Knowledge and Skills Outline Framework. Responsible for leading in training and development of identified staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- o A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, HCPC registration, preferably specialist clinical health and or neuropsychology training, with eligibility for the neuropsychology register and significant post-qualification experience. (applications will be considered from candidates approaching completion of, or at the final stage of, their QiCN clinical portfolio--please clearly outline your current stage within your application).
- o Advanced expertise in complex clinical health or neuropsychological assessment and intervention, alongside strong skills in communication, research, consultation, and supervision.
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of neuropsychological practice.
Experience
Essential
- Assessed extensive experience of working as a registered clinical neuropsychologist, including extensive post qualification experience
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, acrs a range of care settings ( outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care) including 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 exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' neuropsychological care and treatment, within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan and team.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of clinical neuropsychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies.Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of neuropsychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- A high level ability to communicate effectively at both a 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.
- Skills in providing consultation
- Skills in the use of complex methods of neuropsychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical neuropsychology.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client groups,
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
- Formal training in supervision of other neuropsychologists.
- Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialising behaved neuropsychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups
- Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised neuropsychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm for a broad range of neuropsychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery, and an ability to articulate the value added by clinical neuropsychology services.
- Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to 'hold' the stress of others.
- 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.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to identify provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours.
- 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.
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to articulate and interpret clearly the role of the profession of clinical neuropsychology based upon a good understanding of the framework of government and national professional policy.
- Ability to travel regularly across the Trust as required
- Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books
Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential o A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, HCPC registration, preferably specialist clinical health and or neuropsychology training, with eligibility for the neuropsychology register and significant post-qualification experience. (applications will be considered from candidates approaching completion of, or at the final stage of, their QiCN clinical portfolio--please clearly outline your current stage within your application). o Advanced expertise in complex clinical health or neuropsychological assessment and intervention, alongside strong skills in communication, research, consultation, and supervision. Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of neuropsychological practice. Experience Essential Assessed extensive experience of working as a registered clinical neuropsychologist, including extensive post qualification experience Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, acrs a range of care settings ( outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care) including 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 exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' neuropsychological care and treatment, within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan and team. Skills/Knowledge Essential Doctoral level knowledge of clinical neuropsychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies.Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies. Skills in the use of complex methods of neuropsychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. A high level ability to communicate effectively at both a 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. Skills in providing consultation Skills in the use of complex methods of neuropsychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical neuropsychology. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client groups, Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS. Formal training in supervision of other neuropsychologists. Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialising behaved neuropsychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised neuropsychological therapies and assessment methodologies. Personal Qualities Essential Enthusiasm for a broad range of neuropsychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery, and an ability to articulate the value added by clinical neuropsychology services. Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to 'hold' the stress of others. 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. Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills. Other Requirements Essential Ability to identify provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours. 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. Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings. Ability to articulate and interpret clearly the role of the profession of clinical neuropsychology based upon a good understanding of the framework of government and national professional policy. Ability to travel regularly across the Trust as required Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books
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
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address
Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Road
Birmingham
B13 8JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address
Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Road
Birmingham
B13 8JL
United Kingdom
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Senior Occupational Therapist
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428743
Job summary
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust aims to provide accessible, non-stigmatising local services that contribute to the assessment, intervention, treatment, rehabilitation and enablement of Older Persons within the Acute and Urgent Care Directorate. To provide specialist assessment and interventions to identify and address occupational performance needs in self-care, productivity and leisure to support the safe and effective assessment and discharge of patients. The service is wholly committed to working with older people and their families and carers using Person Centred Planning approaches and affording older person's with mental health or cognitive decline the opportunities to maximize independence, choice and control. The Occupational Therapist has a lead role in promoting, enhancing and maintaining the health and wellbeing of older people with a mix of complex health needs.
Main duties of the job
To provide high-quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention for adults aged 65 years and over with cognitive impairment admitted to Ward 4, a 15-bedded Discharge to Assess (D2A) ward. The post holder will play a key role in supporting safe, timely, and person-centred discharge planning, ensuring patients are discharged to the least restrictive environment with appropriate support in place.
About us
As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.
We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.
We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.
The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
232-AUC-8229061-B
Job locations
Ward 4, Harplands Hospital
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6TH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties/Responsibilities
- Be a member of the Ward 4 Older Persons Team, demonstrating the ability to make decisions and influence the development of services, and work with clients in a variety of health / community settings.
- Participate in the development of an evolving Acute and Urgent Care service.
-Participate in the development and provision of the Older Persons Occupational Therapy role in North Staffordshire.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy services within a designated area / team holding responsibility for a defined caseload and projects.
- Effectively manage and prioritise a designated caseload
- Will be required to teach staff including both students and qualified and unqualified team members.
- To actively promote and maintain effective communication between multi-disciplinary/agency professionals across agencies to ensure co-ordinated and high quality care for patients and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties/Responsibilities
- Be a member of the Ward 4 Older Persons Team, demonstrating the ability to make decisions and influence the development of services, and work with clients in a variety of health / community settings.
- Participate in the development of an evolving Acute and Urgent Care service.
-Participate in the development and provision of the Older Persons Occupational Therapy role in North Staffordshire.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy services within a designated area / team holding responsibility for a defined caseload and projects.
- Effectively manage and prioritise a designated caseload
- Will be required to teach staff including both students and qualified and unqualified team members.
- To actively promote and maintain effective communication between multi-disciplinary/agency professionals across agencies to ensure co-ordinated and high quality care for patients and their families.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Hold Health and Care Professional Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapists (HCPC) Registration.
- Evidence of post registration training
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to implement a broad range of therapeutic interventions
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience within the role of Occupational Therapist.
- Knowledge of current best practice in older persons Occupational Therapy
- Ability to work single-handedly without direct supervision
- Experience of working in clinical practice and demonstrate ability to be responsible for own caseload.
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
- Experience of supervising students and junior members of staff
- Demonstrate an ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- Experience of working with older persons and their families
- Experience of working with individuals with a complex mix of comorbidities
- Experience in facilitating group work and project management.
- Experience of working with clients who have a sensory impairment
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based interventions and how these relate to this post.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Possess good written communication skills to maintain clear, concise, contemporaneous records and the ability to write reports
- Has received training (either formal or through experience) in carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates an understanding and ability to evaluate using audit, research and outcome measures.
- Has a clear working knowledge of the application of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards
Desirable
- Awareness of national and local policies and how these impact on service provision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Hold Health and Care Professional Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapists (HCPC) Registration.
- Evidence of post registration training
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to implement a broad range of therapeutic interventions
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience within the role of Occupational Therapist.
- Knowledge of current best practice in older persons Occupational Therapy
- Ability to work single-handedly without direct supervision
- Experience of working in clinical practice and demonstrate ability to be responsible for own caseload.
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
- Experience of supervising students and junior members of staff
- Demonstrate an ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- Experience of working with older persons and their families
- Experience of working with individuals with a complex mix of comorbidities
- Experience in facilitating group work and project management.
- Experience of working with clients who have a sensory impairment
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based interventions and how these relate to this post.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Possess good written communication skills to maintain clear, concise, contemporaneous records and the ability to write reports
- Has received training (either formal or through experience) in carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates an understanding and ability to evaluate using audit, research and outcome measures.
- Has a clear working knowledge of the application of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards
Desirable
- Awareness of national and local policies and how these impact on service provision
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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Employer name
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address
Ward 4, Harplands Hospital
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6TH
United Kingdom
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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
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Ward 4, Harplands Hospital
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6TH
United Kingdom
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Advanced Paramedic Practitioner - Independent Prescriber (Weekends)
Alliance for Better Care CIC View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428742
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced healthcare practitioner to join our thriving and talented team for Saturday and/or Sundays. As the successful candidate, you will have a background in acute/urgent care, ideally have completed an MSc in Advanced Practice, and must be independent prescribing. You will also be able to evidence a clinical portfolio and relevant competencies in line with the HEE national framework for advanced clinical practice.
As the post-holder, you will practice as an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner across various services, including but not limited to ABC Remote Services (uCATS, Enhanced Access, Additional Primary Care, Smoking Cessation and ADHD Primary Care Connect), autonomously undertaking assessment and treatment of acute and chronic, differentiated and undifferentiated, patient presentations.
You will determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment plan and appropriate discharge, or refer, as indicated whilst maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring patient safety. You will be a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff, enhancing skills and knowledge, and work in partnership with a multidisciplinary team.Training will be provided in the prescribing of smoking cessation medication as part of a collaborative service with West Sussex County Council.
Whilst the role is fully remote, you will be required to attend our Horley office for induction and attend meetings on a quarterly basis. We have 12-hour Saturdays/Sundays shifts available.
Main duties of the job
- To independently undertake specialised clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and discharge, or appropriately refer, patients with a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses.
- To ensure patients are fully involved in the design and implementation of their treatment plans.
- To ensure effective coordination and liaison with multidisciplinary teams across primary and secondary care, statutory and voluntary disciplines/groups to provide a seamless service to patients and their carers and prevent hospital admission where urgent care is required.
- To undertake assessments as part of the ADHD Primary Care Connect service, diagnosing and prescribing medication as appropriate and with the support of the Consultant Psychiatrist
- To prescribe smoking cessation medication in line with service protocols
- To refer appropriately to clinical leads/supervising GP/Consultant Psychiatrist where a second opinion, or supervision, is required.
- To adapt styles of communication appropriately to promote empowerment, self-management, and health education for patients.
- To attend clinical case conferences, MDTs, review and clinical meetings as required.
- To be a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff within the team.
- To delegate duties/tasks to other members of staff where appropriate.
- Provide specialist advice relating to minor illness and/or injury to local healthcare teams, patients, relative, and carers.
About us
Alliance for Better Care CIC is a GP Federation that unites 74 NHS GP practices across 23 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues as well as their patients, to transform how healthcare is managed within the community.
As a membership organisation, our focus is to work in partnership with our members and help them to improve the provision of General Practices in the local area.
We work with and listen to our GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships ensure that, together, we deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our communities.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£27.37 to £32.71 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0141-26-0092
Job locations
Horley Health Hub
120 Victoria Road
Horley
Surrey
RH1 1EB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership Service Delivery Responsibilities
- To ensure that patient records and documentation are maintained in line with recognised standards and ABC policies and use of the electronic patient records system. This includes
- Documenting full and accurate record of assessments, investigation, procedures, treatment, and aftercare.
- Supporting colleagues to maintain good and complete records.
- Working closely with the administration and/or operations team, ensuring all records pertinent to patients are filed as appropriate.
- Contributing to the read-coding of patient data.
- Work within local and national guidelines and protocols
- To participate in audits and use the results, current research and government guidelines, to make recommendations for changes to service delivery and clinical practice, and to share knowledge with other healthcare professionals.
- To contribute to the maintenance and improvement of communication networks with all disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
- To collect data and provide service information to the Service Manager as required.
- To contribute to the development and establishment of systems to gather feedback from patients.
- To ensure that service relevant Managers and Clinical Leads are kept informed on service issues and potential risks.
- To work with the team in delivering and promoting the needs of the service.
- To work with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to meet the clinical governance needs of the service; including investigation of incidents (including serious incidents) and complaints, where required, sharing learning that arises from investigations.
- To provide clinical supervision mentorship (where appropriately trained) to junior practitioners.
- To remain updated on the use of all equipment used and to report any technical problems or issues with that equipment.
To participate in clinical team meetings to discuss day-to-day operation issues.
Education Personal & Professional Development
- To be skilled in routine and specialist skills
- Recognise and work within own competence, scope of practice, and professional code of conduct as regulated by The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- To keep abreast of developments in clinical practice and topical issues ensuring that skills are maintained and enhanced through continued professional development.
- To collaborate in the continued development of the advanced practice role.
- Show self-motivation toward expanding practice and developing advanced skills and knowledge.
- To identify own education and training needs in line with competency framework within speciality, and statutory and mandatory training. Ensuring these are addressed though the appraisal process with the clinical supervisor/line manager.
- Development of others
- Be a mentor and clinical supervisor, where appropriate, to junior members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Provide a supportive environment for all staff (including students trainees when applicable) which encourages learning and professional development.
- To actively participate in the development of future education and training provision which recognises the needs of patients and is in line with national and local priorities.
- Deliver presentations and teaching sessions as required
Research / Audit
- Evaluate the care of patients through a process of audit to examine, benchmark and develop evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness
- Collaborate with other health care professionals in initiating and promoting research. Support colleagues in the conduct of research and promote dissemination and implementation of findings
- To support an ongoing programme of audit to evaluate practice ensuring that the data is used to develop and improve the service.
- Support multi-disciplinary clinical audit and research across the service implementing innovations in clinical practice and supporting the utilisation of research and evidence-based practice.
- Support quality improvement and the use of methodologies to promote good clinical practice.
- Using computer software to input, extract and analyse data as required and to develop and create divisional/specialty reports and other reports as required.
Job description Job responsibilities Leadership Service Delivery Responsibilities To ensure that patient records and documentation are maintained in line with recognised standards and ABC policies and use of the electronic patient records system. This includes Documenting full and accurate record of assessments, investigation, procedures, treatment, and aftercare. Supporting colleagues to maintain good and complete records. Working closely with the administration and/or operations team, ensuring all records pertinent to patients are filed as appropriate. Contributing to the read-coding of patient data. Work within local and national guidelines and protocols To participate in audits and use the results, current research and government guidelines, to make recommendations for changes to service delivery and clinical practice, and to share knowledge with other healthcare professionals. To contribute to the maintenance and improvement of communication networks with all disciplines to ensure continuity of care. To collect data and provide service information to the Service Manager as required. To contribute to the development and establishment of systems to gather feedback from patients. To ensure that service relevant Managers and Clinical Leads are kept informed on service issues and potential risks. To work with the team in delivering and promoting the needs of the service. To work with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to meet the clinical governance needs of the service; including investigation of incidents (including serious incidents) and complaints, where required, sharing learning that arises from investigations. To provide clinical supervision mentorship (where appropriately trained) to junior practitioners. To remain updated on the use of all equipment used and to report any technical problems or issues with that equipment.To participate in clinical team meetings to discuss day-to-day operation issues.Education Personal & Professional Development To be skilled in routine and specialist skills Recognise and work within own competence, scope of practice, and professional code of conduct as regulated by The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To keep abreast of developments in clinical practice and topical issues ensuring that skills are maintained and enhanced through continued professional development. To collaborate in the continued development of the advanced practice role. Show self-motivation toward expanding practice and developing advanced skills and knowledge. To identify own education and training needs in line with competency framework within speciality, and statutory and mandatory training. Ensuring these are addressed though the appraisal process with the clinical supervisor/line manager. Development of others Be a mentor and clinical supervisor, where appropriate, to junior members of the multi-disciplinary team. Provide a supportive environment for all staff (including students trainees when applicable) which encourages learning and professional development. To actively participate in the development of future education and training provision which recognises the needs of patients and is in line with national and local priorities. Deliver presentations and teaching sessions as requiredResearch / Audit Evaluate the care of patients through a process of audit to examine, benchmark and develop evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness Collaborate with other health care professionals in initiating and promoting research. Support colleagues in the conduct of research and promote dissemination and implementation of findings To support an ongoing programme of audit to evaluate practice ensuring that the data is used to develop and improve the service. Support multi-disciplinary clinical audit and research across the service implementing innovations in clinical practice and supporting the utilisation of research and evidence-based practice. Support quality improvement and the use of methodologies to promote good clinical practice. Using computer software to input, extract and analyse data as required and to develop and create divisional/specialty reports and other reports as required.
Person Specification
Research
Essential
- Clinical audit experience
- Skills in Research
- Evaluate the care of patients through audit and research
- Implement new policies and guidelines based on research and latest evidence-based practice
- Communicate and dissemination of audit and research through a variety of mediums.
Desirable
- Previous Publications
- Ability to produce and formulate guidelines, policies and reports
Experience
Essential
- Significant and evidenced post registration experience (normally 8-years (5 years + 3 years for MSc)
- Clinical experience of working autonomously within an appropriate setting including physiology, assessment, clinical reason and decision making.
- Delivery of evidenced-based practice demonstrating a patient focused approach
- Willingness to develop skills as needed by the service
- Ensure clinical governance is embedded within practice
- Awareness of own limitations and work within own scope of practice
Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of leading effectively, managing change and improving patient experience
- Ability to influence a positive organisational culture to drive innovation, collaborative working and sustainable healthcare.
- Ability to prioritise workload within the wider MDT
- Team building skills and ability to manage emerging practitioners
- Work within and promote ABC values and behaviours
- Ability to identify and manage risk and patient safety
Desirable
- Advanced Leadership Qualification
- Management and leadership experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC / HCPC / GPhC Registered healthcare professional
- Independent prescriber qualification
- BLS
- Evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
Desirable
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Clinical supervision course
- Leadership Qualification
- Teaching qualification and/or up to date mentorship qualification
- Completed, and continually updated, HEE Multi-professional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Strong Team Player
- Displays ABC Values
- Highly motivated, self-directed practitioner with excellent organisation skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
Person Specification Research Essential Clinical audit experience Skills in Research Evaluate the care of patients through audit and research Implement new policies and guidelines based on research and latest evidence-based practice Communicate and dissemination of audit and research through a variety of mediums. Desirable Previous Publications Ability to produce and formulate guidelines, policies and reports Experience Essential Significant and evidenced post registration experience (normally 8-years (5 years + 3 years for MSc) Clinical experience of working autonomously within an appropriate setting including physiology, assessment, clinical reason and decision making. Delivery of evidenced-based practice demonstrating a patient focused approach Willingness to develop skills as needed by the service Ensure clinical governance is embedded within practice Awareness of own limitations and work within own scope of practice Leadership Essential Evidence of leading effectively, managing change and improving patient experience Ability to influence a positive organisational culture to drive innovation, collaborative working and sustainable healthcare. Ability to prioritise workload within the wider MDT Team building skills and ability to manage emerging practitioners Work within and promote ABC values and behaviours Ability to identify and manage risk and patient safety Desirable Advanced Leadership Qualification Management and leadership experience Qualifications Essential NMC / HCPC / GPhC Registered healthcare professional Independent prescriber qualification BLS Evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area Desirable MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice Clinical supervision course Leadership Qualification Teaching qualification and/or up to date mentorship qualification Completed, and continually updated, HEE Multi-professional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice Behaviours and Values Essential Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service Strong Team Player Displays ABC Values Highly motivated, self-directed practitioner with excellent organisation skills Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
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
Alliance for Better Care CIC
Address
Horley Health Hub
120 Victoria Road
Horley
Surrey
RH1 1EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
Alliance for Better Care CIC
Address
Horley Health Hub
120 Victoria Road
Horley
Surrey
RH1 1EB
United Kingdom
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Diagnostic Radiographer
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428739
Job summary
The is a Fixed term 12 months Maternity cover post.
We are seeking a radiographer with sound radiographic experience, who will contribute positively and enthusiastically to the professional running and future development of the department. The post is suitable for a radiographer keen to experience a wide range of modalities and keen to support and develop the 7 day service whilst working with state of the art equipment and optimising image techniques across clinical and research fields. The post will involve rotation through modalities such as CT, Interventional Radiology and General X-ray. Other rotations could be given consideration depending on individual experience and service requirements.
Out of hours, weekend working and night shifts will be required depending on rotations.
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable for a radiographer keen to experience a wide range of modalities and keen to support and develop the 7 day service whilst working with state of the art equipment and optimising image techniques across clinical and research fields.
The post would involve rotation through modalities such as CT, Interventional Radiology and General X-ray. Other rotations including PET/CT and Nuclear medicine could be given consideration depending on individual experience and service requirements.
Out of hours, weekend working and night shifts will be required depending on rotations.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-CSS-8193089-B6
Job locations
Churchill Hospital - Radiology Department
Old Road, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Radiographers will be required to work across modalities, including Nightshifts , weekend working and On call commitments, this would be on the base site of the Churchill Hospital, but could involve movement and working on a temporary basis across to other hospitals sites within Oxford.
Rotation into modalities will be based on individual Radiographer experience and service requirements in the first instance, but in addition to the base rotation based on the above, consideration would be given individually dependent on individual experience and areas of interest.
There are also multiple opportunities to work across all imaging sites within OUH including the John Radcliffe Hospital and community Hospital sites
The Churchill Radiology Department is within the Cancer and Haematology Centre, opened in 2009. Primarily, we provide imaging services across the specialities found on site: Oncology, Radiotherapy, Breast, Renal, Urology, Transplantation, Chest Medicine, upper and lower GI, Head and Neck, Haematology and Infectious Diseases.
We have recently replaced both our CT scanners and currently have one 64 slice GE CT scanner and one 256 Slice GE CT Scanner. We also have 2 new GE MRI Scanners, a 1.5T and 3T. We cover all types of scanning in CT this includes cardiac, pneumocolons, orthopaedic and all various CT guided interventional procedures including microwave ablations. In MRI we provide an equally broad range of scanning including MRI guided breast biopsies as well as supporting the MSK and Neuro imaging for other sites within the trust.
The department also includes 2 flat plate interventional rooms, 2 PET/CT scanners, 2 Gamma Cameras including SPECT CT, 4 ultrasound rooms, a Lithotripsy unit and 5 DR GE General X-ray rooms.
Job description Job responsibilities Radiographers will be required to work across modalities, including Nightshifts , weekend working and On call commitments, this would be on the base site of the Churchill Hospital, but could involve movement and working on a temporary basis across to other hospitals sites within Oxford. Rotation into modalities will be based on individual Radiographer experience and service requirements in the first instance, but in addition to the base rotation based on the above, consideration would be given individually dependent on individual experience and areas of interest. There are also multiple opportunities to work across all imaging sites within OUH including the John Radcliffe Hospital and community Hospital sites The Churchill Radiology Department is within the Cancer and Haematology Centre, opened in 2009. Primarily, we provide imaging services across the specialities found on site: Oncology, Radiotherapy, Breast, Renal, Urology, Transplantation, Chest Medicine, upper and lower GI, Head and Neck, Haematology and Infectious Diseases. We have recently replaced both our CT scanners and currently have one 64 slice GE CT scanner and one 256 Slice GE CT Scanner. We also have 2 new GE MRI Scanners, a 1.5T and 3T. We cover all types of scanning in CT this includes cardiac, pneumocolons, orthopaedic and all various CT guided interventional procedures including microwave ablations. In MRI we provide an equally broad range of scanning including MRI guided breast biopsies as well as supporting the MSK and Neuro imaging for other sites within the trust. The department also includes 2 flat plate interventional rooms, 2 PET/CT scanners, 2 Gamma Cameras including SPECT CT, 4 ultrasound rooms, a Lithotripsy unit and 5 DR GE General X-ray rooms.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in Radiography
- State Registered Radiographer.
- Reasonable post graduate experience.
- CPD portfolio.
Desirable
- Evidence of managing workloads in a busy department.
- Use of GE platform
- Sound knowledge of the NHS.
- Evidence of relevant personal professional development in Radiography.
- IV cannulation course.
- Evidence of experience in radiographic imaging, particularly CT, MR or interventional imaging.
Attributes
Essential
- Positive role model.
- Team player.
- Ability to use initiative and manage time effectively.
- Highly motivated for self and others
- Ability to tailor care to patient type.
Desirable
- Good interpersonal skills, with both patients and staff
- Evidence of a proactive approach to change and developing clinical practice.
Attainments and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of personal development.
- Extensive anatomical knowledge.
- Knowledge of pathological processes.
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching / training of staff within radiography.
Special Attributes
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to use initiative.
- Able to cope under pressure.
- Ability to think logically
Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in Radiography State Registered Radiographer. Reasonable post graduate experience. CPD portfolio. Desirable Evidence of managing workloads in a busy department. Use of GE platform Sound knowledge of the NHS. Evidence of relevant personal professional development in Radiography. IV cannulation course. Evidence of experience in radiographic imaging, particularly CT, MR or interventional imaging. Attributes Essential Positive role model. Team player. Ability to use initiative and manage time effectively. Highly motivated for self and others Ability to tailor care to patient type. Desirable Good interpersonal skills, with both patients and staff Evidence of a proactive approach to change and developing clinical practice. Attainments and knowledge Essential Evidence of personal development. Extensive anatomical knowledge. Knowledge of pathological processes. Desirable Evidence of teaching / training of staff within radiography. Special Attributes Essential Ability to be flexible and adaptable. Ability to use initiative. Able to cope under pressure. Ability to think logically
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Churchill Hospital - Radiology Department
Old Road, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Churchill Hospital - Radiology Department
Old Road, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
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Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428734
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker with experience of, or an interest in, forensic social work.
West London Forensic Service provides inpatient care for adults detained under the Mental Health Act within low and medium secure settings. The service supports recovery while maintaining safety for service users, staff, and the wider community.
This role focuses on providing social work support within a low secure pre-discharge service. Working as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to safeguarding, statutory responsibilities, carer support, discharge planning, and risk management.
The Trust is also leading an innovative NHS England initiative through the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT), supporting service users to transition successfully from secure settings into the community and improve long-term outcomes and quality of life.
We welcome applications from experienced Social Workers, including those from non-forensic backgrounds who can demonstrate strong transferable skills and a person-centred approach.
You will join a supportive and experienced team, with access to regular supervision, manageable caseloads, and a wide range of professional development opportunities across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for applicants for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner committed to working collaboratively with individuals and providers in the community to find positive and safe ways of working with people who use these services.
You will work as part of a service that will improve the lives of forensic mental health service users and their carers. This is a rare chance to be part of shaping a new service, providing opportunities to develop your skills and your career.
At WLNHST we don't just accept difference we actively celebrate it and support it for the benefit of our staff, our patients and our community. We are proud to be part of an equal opportunity work place.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum including Outer London HCAS - Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
222-SF-737-A
Job locations
St Bernard's Hospital
London
UB1 3EU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Desirable
- Post Qualifying training and development
- Qualification in Social Work with current Social Work England Registration.
Experience / Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- The applicant must have a minimum of two years post graduate Social Work experience.
- The applicant must have two years post qualification experience in a mental health setting.
- The applicant must have experience of autonomous working as a social worker.
- oDemonstrate an ability to undertake assessments of risk using specific risk assessment tools.
- oDemonstrate an ability to formulate implement and evaluate programmes of care for those individuals in the Community Forensic Service and those being referred.
- oDemonstrate an ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions with clients who have a range of disorders that will include personality disorder dual diagnosis
- oDemonstrate knowledge of actuarial and clinical risk assessment and how this might be applied to the management of clients.
- oDemonstrate knowledge of Part 3 of the Mental Health Act and its application to Mentally Disordered Offenders.
- oDemonstrate knowledge of the Criminal Justice Act and its implication for the management of Forensic clients.
- oDemonstrate an ability to work with a range of organisations including Courts, Police and Probation, ministry of Justice.
- oDemonstrate good communication skills, especially listening, empathy, facilitation, persuasion, motivation, negotiation, education, and reassurance.
- oDemonstrate ability to lead projects and development of services
- oDemonstrate the ability to understand the role of the Community Forensic Service.
- oDemonstrate ability for cross cultural working ensuring whatever the cultural background of clients they are treated holistically
- oDemonstrate an ability to manage stress and competing demands prioritising appropriately
- oDemonstrate skills associated with good documentation.
- oAn ability to work as part of a team.
- oAbility to work in an autonomous manner
Desirable
- Experience of community forensic working practises
- oDemonstrate ability to supervise staff
- oDemonstrate ability to lead on projects and audits.
- oDemonstrate an ability to teach.
- oDemonstrate a good understanding of CPA and its application.
- oDemonstrate an ability to communicate complex issues to users and carers.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training Desirable Post Qualifying training and development Qualification in Social Work with current Social Work England Registration. Experience / Knowledge and Skills Essential The applicant must have a minimum of two years post graduate Social Work experience. The applicant must have two years post qualification experience in a mental health setting. The applicant must have experience of autonomous working as a social worker. oDemonstrate an ability to undertake assessments of risk using specific risk assessment tools. oDemonstrate an ability to formulate implement and evaluate programmes of care for those individuals in the Community Forensic Service and those being referred. oDemonstrate an ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions with clients who have a range of disorders that will include personality disorder dual diagnosis oDemonstrate knowledge of actuarial and clinical risk assessment and how this might be applied to the management of clients. oDemonstrate knowledge of Part 3 of the Mental Health Act and its application to Mentally Disordered Offenders. oDemonstrate knowledge of the Criminal Justice Act and its implication for the management of Forensic clients. oDemonstrate an ability to work with a range of organisations including Courts, Police and Probation, ministry of Justice. oDemonstrate good communication skills, especially listening, empathy, facilitation, persuasion, motivation, negotiation, education, and reassurance. oDemonstrate ability to lead projects and development of services oDemonstrate the ability to understand the role of the Community Forensic Service. oDemonstrate ability for cross cultural working ensuring whatever the cultural background of clients they are treated holistically oDemonstrate an ability to manage stress and competing demands prioritising appropriately oDemonstrate skills associated with good documentation. oAn ability to work as part of a team. oAbility to work in an autonomous manner Desirable Experience of community forensic working practises oDemonstrate ability to supervise staff oDemonstrate ability to lead on projects and audits. oDemonstrate an ability to teach. oDemonstrate a good understanding of CPA and its application. oDemonstrate an ability to communicate complex issues to users and carers.
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
West London NHS Trust
Address
St Bernard's Hospital
London
UB1 3EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
St Bernard's Hospital
London
UB1 3EU
United Kingdom
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https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428723
Job summary
About Moston Grange:
Moston Grange, a 64-bed nursing home comprising of four units (two male-only and two female-only), is committed to providing specialised care for adults over the age of 65 with various complex needs, including: Dementia or other associated conditions, alcohol-related problems, acquired brain injuries, progressive conditions such as Huntington's and mental health conditions. We take pride in our achievement of Outstanding CQC ratings in both 2020 and 2022, which are a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering excellence in person-centred care. We see the person, not the condition; creating an environment for our residents that everyone would be proud to call home and providing 24-hour support to understand emotions and reduce distress through careful diagnosis and empathy.
Main duties of the job
About you:
You are committed to assisting in providing an exceptional mealtime experience to our residents.
You will maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and receive and check stock deliveries.
You have good awareness of regulatory requirements in line with food preparation and cleaning.
You can work well independently and in a team.
About us
About EHC and our values:
Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
E0340-26-0025
Job locations
Moston Grange Nursing Home
29 High Peak Street
Manchester
M40 3AT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
About Moston Grange:
Moston Grange, a 64-bed nursing home comprising of four units (two male-only and two female-only), is committed to providing specialised care for adults over the age of 65 with various complex needs, including: Dementia or other associated conditions, alcohol-related problems, acquired brain injuries, progressive conditions such as Huntington's and mental health conditions. We take pride in our achievement of Outstanding CQC ratings in both 2020 and 2022, which are a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering excellence in person-centred care. We see the person, not the condition; creating an environment for our residents that everyone would be proud to call home and providing 24-hour support to understand emotions and reduce distress through careful diagnosis and empathy.
About you:
You are committed to assisting in providing an exceptional mealtime experience to our residents.
You will maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and receive and check stock deliveries.
You have good awareness of regulatory requirements in line with food preparation and cleaning.
You can work well independently and in a team.
About EHC and our values:
Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.
Summary:
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
-Career Growth at EHC: We prioritise your professional development with training and advancement opportunities within our organisation.
-Bank Holidays paid at time and a half, Christmas day at double time.
-Birthday day off.
-Free onsite parking.
-Eye Care Vouchers.
Schedule:
- Part-time available (15hrs, 3 shifts per week).
Recruitment and onboarding process:
- Complete the application form.
- Submit your CV along with the application form if you have one available.
- You will receive a call or email from one of our friendly team members in the coming days to arrange an interview if you are a suitable candidate.
- Please bring your ID or Passport for the initial stages of the DBS process; we cover the associated costs if you successfully pass the interview.
- If your interview is successful, you will receive a conditional offer letter from us within 1 working day.
- Upon acceptance of the offer, we will commence the onboarding process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About Moston Grange:
Moston Grange, a 64-bed nursing home comprising of four units (two male-only and two female-only), is committed to providing specialised care for adults over the age of 65 with various complex needs, including: Dementia or other associated conditions, alcohol-related problems, acquired brain injuries, progressive conditions such as Huntington's and mental health conditions. We take pride in our achievement of Outstanding CQC ratings in both 2020 and 2022, which are a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering excellence in person-centred care. We see the person, not the condition; creating an environment for our residents that everyone would be proud to call home and providing 24-hour support to understand emotions and reduce distress through careful diagnosis and empathy.
About you:
You are committed to assisting in providing an exceptional mealtime experience to our residents.
You will maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and receive and check stock deliveries.
You have good awareness of regulatory requirements in line with food preparation and cleaning.
You can work well independently and in a team.
About EHC and our values:
Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.
Summary:
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
-Career Growth at EHC: We prioritise your professional development with training and advancement opportunities within our organisation.
-Bank Holidays paid at time and a half, Christmas day at double time.
-Birthday day off.
-Free onsite parking.
-Eye Care Vouchers.
Schedule:
- Part-time available (15hrs, 3 shifts per week).
Recruitment and onboarding process:
- Complete the application form.
- Submit your CV along with the application form if you have one available.
- You will receive a call or email from one of our friendly team members in the coming days to arrange an interview if you are a suitable candidate.
- Please bring your ID or Passport for the initial stages of the DBS process; we cover the associated costs if you successfully pass the interview.
- If your interview is successful, you will receive a conditional offer letter from us within 1 working day.
- Upon acceptance of the offer, we will commence the onboarding process.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a kitchen environment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a kitchen environment
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
Equilibrium Healthcare
Address
Moston Grange Nursing Home
29 High Peak Street
Manchester
M40 3AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Equilibrium Healthcare
Address
Moston Grange Nursing Home
29 High Peak Street
Manchester
M40 3AT
United Kingdom
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP)
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428720
Job summary
The post holder will be joining a well-established operational team working within the Adults Community Mental Health Team in WAM (Windsor, Ascot & Maidenhead) Our working hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, full-time
The WAM Community Mental Health Service is a multi-disciplinary team comprised Community Mental Health nurses, consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, psychological therapists, community connectors, Lived Experienced Workers, Employment Specialists, and Administrators/reception staff. The CMHS is funded by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
You will work within the WAM Community Integrated Mental Health Services. You will hold a caseload and focus on delivery of a specific time-limited intervention using the recovery model. The care and treatment will focus on empowering service users to use their strengths, skills and special interest to help in their recovery whilst under the secondary services working with our Multidisciplinary Team. You will be offered regular clinical supervision and support from the Clinical Lead.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum (Incl. of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-MHS1183-A
Job locations
Nicholsons House, Nicholsons Walk, Maidenhead, SL6 1LD
Maidenhead
SL6 1LD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 3 "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
- Be a Mental Health Nurse along with relevant professional registration.
- Hold a full UK Driving license and have use of a car for work purposes
- Broad post qualification experience within a mental health setting
Your application is your opportunity todemonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should beevidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Komal Cassidy on 0118 904 7300 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 3 "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
- Be a Mental Health Nurse along with relevant professional registration.
- Hold a full UK Driving license and have use of a car for work purposes
- Broad post qualification experience within a mental health setting
Your application is your opportunity todemonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should beevidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Komal Cassidy on 0118 904 7300 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications or Training
Essential
- Qualified Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner- Mandatory annual registration with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or the British Psychological Society (BPS). OR Postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health)
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice
- Experience of running groups/activities
- Experience of being supervised
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to receive, understand and communicate confidential client information of a sensitive and often complex nature, including discussing care with family members within boundaries of confidentiality
- Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format
- Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the wellbeing of service users
- Able to assist in assessment and observation activities related to individual's health and wellbeing, arriving at judgments about how to respond within the care plan
- Ability to manage caseload and undertake comprehensive risk assessments drawing on complex and multiple sources of information, jointly with supervisor
- Able to analyse and synthesise multiple sources of information to contribute to the team's understanding and formulation of service users' difficulties and development of a multi-disciplinary care plan
- Able to assist in planning and delivering psychologically informed interventions to meet people's health and wellbeing needs
- Able to assist in maintaining own and others health safety and security
- Monitor and maintain physical and/ or financial resources for a work area
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, tailored to a variety of audiences, making reasonable adjustments where appropriate in order to optimise peoples understanding
- Computer literate and skills to collect, collate and report on clients progress - including knowledge of Microsoft Office including high standard of letter and report writing
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work in a variety of adult community mental health settings which may often include unpleasant working conditions such as verbal aggression or high levels of distress.
- Able to work flexibly and travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position
Person Specification
Education, qualifications or Training
Essential
- Qualified Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner- Mandatory annual registration with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or the British Psychological Society (BPS). OR Postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health)
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice
- Experience of running groups/activities
- Experience of being supervised
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to receive, understand and communicate confidential client information of a sensitive and often complex nature, including discussing care with family members within boundaries of confidentiality
- Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format
- Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the wellbeing of service users
- Able to assist in assessment and observation activities related to individual's health and wellbeing, arriving at judgments about how to respond within the care plan
- Ability to manage caseload and undertake comprehensive risk assessments drawing on complex and multiple sources of information, jointly with supervisor
- Able to analyse and synthesise multiple sources of information to contribute to the team's understanding and formulation of service users' difficulties and development of a multi-disciplinary care plan
- Able to assist in planning and delivering psychologically informed interventions to meet people's health and wellbeing needs
- Able to assist in maintaining own and others health safety and security
- Monitor and maintain physical and/ or financial resources for a work area
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, tailored to a variety of audiences, making reasonable adjustments where appropriate in order to optimise peoples understanding
- Computer literate and skills to collect, collate and report on clients progress - including knowledge of Microsoft Office including high standard of letter and report writing
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work in a variety of adult community mental health settings which may often include unpleasant working conditions such as verbal aggression or high levels of distress.
- Able to work flexibly and travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position
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
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Nicholsons House, Nicholsons Walk, Maidenhead, SL6 1LD
Maidenhead
SL6 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Nicholsons House, Nicholsons Walk, Maidenhead, SL6 1LD
Maidenhead
SL6 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Clinical Psychologist - CFHD
Devon Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428715
Job summary
We are delighted to be recruiting Senior Clinical Psychologists (Band 8a) to join the Urgent Care Pathway within Children and Family Health Devon. We have roles based in North Devon and Torbay and South Devon.
These are 0.8WTE roles and can be offered as Developmental Roles at Band 7, working with support, to progress to Band 8a (subject to meeting criteria within 2 years).
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality psychological care for children and young people in Devon.
Our Urgent Care Pathway is a community pathway for children and young people who require responsive and/or intensive support with risk and mental health presentations. The Pathway has strong links with other CFHD pathways of care as well as the regular interface with acute care systems.
The Pathway is guided by Adaptive Mentalisation Based Integrative Therapy (AMBIT), a model that emphasises the importance of the well-connected team supporting practitioners working with higher risk needs. There are opportunities to pursue training in AMBIT, DBT skills, EMDR and other psychological therapies and interventions depending on your clinical interests and service needs.
We offer:
- A senior clinical role in a well-established multi-disciplinary team.
- CPD opportunities, including potential training in AMBIT, DBT, EMDR.
- Regular clinical supervision, a dedicated job plan, and a strong psychology network within CFHD.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for children, young people, and their families.
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working, sharing psychological thinking through consultation and joint work.
- Offer clinical supervision and support to colleagues within the Urgent Care pathway.
- Participate in service development, evaluation and quality improvement, aligned with the THRIVE framework.
- Support trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive practice across the pathway.
- Engage in CPD and training, with access to additional training opportunities depending on interest.
- Collaborate with young people, families, and professionals across systems to ensure joined-up care.
This is an ideal opportunity for Clinical Psychologists looking to take on senior roles with a mix of clinical leadership, therapeutic work, and service development in beautiful Devon.
About us
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon.
CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health which are provided by Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership Trust. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework.
CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth, Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post graduate training.
Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£49,387 to £64,745 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-26-0623-2
Job locations
Springfield Court
Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3UD
United Kingdom
The Annexe
187 Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7BA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specificationand ensure you evidence essential criteria in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specificationand ensure you evidence essential criteria in your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent e.g. Masters level qualification in Clinical Psychology if qualified before 1996.
- Active registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.
- Post qualification specialist therapy/assessment training relevant to children and young people.
- Post qualification training or proven equivalent experience in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking specialist psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for CYP with a wide variety of mental health problems and/or neurodiversity and/or learning disability, reflecting all levels of clinical severity; including risk assessments of self-harming/dangerous/challenging behaviour.
- Experience of teaching and/or training
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of work in psychological interventions with children, young people and their families in a range of service settings or agencies
- Experience in undertaking leadership roles within clinical psychology services in the NHS, and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency contexts
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of child development and the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
- Broad knowledge of psychological services; and of the services in the NHS where psychology is applied to the needs of children and young people
- Extensive knowledge of the knowledge base, skills and practice of Clinical Psychology in relevant health settings.
- Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent e.g. Masters level qualification in Clinical Psychology if qualified before 1996.
- Active registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.
- Post qualification specialist therapy/assessment training relevant to children and young people.
- Post qualification training or proven equivalent experience in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking specialist psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for CYP with a wide variety of mental health problems and/or neurodiversity and/or learning disability, reflecting all levels of clinical severity; including risk assessments of self-harming/dangerous/challenging behaviour.
- Experience of teaching and/or training
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of work in psychological interventions with children, young people and their families in a range of service settings or agencies
- Experience in undertaking leadership roles within clinical psychology services in the NHS, and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency contexts
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of child development and the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
- Broad knowledge of psychological services; and of the services in the NHS where psychology is applied to the needs of children and young people
- Extensive knowledge of the knowledge base, skills and practice of Clinical Psychology in relevant health settings.
- Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager
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).
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Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Springfield Court
Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3UD
United Kingdom
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Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Springfield Court
Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3UD
United Kingdom
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CBT Therapist
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428708
Job summary
Trafford NHS Talking Therapies Service are currently seeking a qualified CBT Therapist, to join our friendly and supportive team. We are looking for someone with CBT experience who is looking to deliver high quality CBT and develop through regular supervision, CPD and a range of training opportunities to support career progression.
We are one of the national Talking Therapies services delivering cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychological interventions, through a stepped care treatment model to people in the community with common mental health problems.
The role will include delivering both face to face and remote appointments. We are a Stepped care service and work closely with other services in the Trafford borough.
The role requires the suitable candidate to work a minimum of 1 evening per week until 8pm.
BABCP accreditation is essential.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities within the role include, but are not limited to:
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Formulate, deliver and evaluate evidence-based CBT interventions for clients presenting with a broad range of complex and enduring mental health difficulties, ensuring treatment is tailored, collaborative and outcome-focused.
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Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, formulation and treatment of clients in line with service protocols, NICE guidance and professional standards.
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Contribute to the achievement of service KPIs and performance targets, including recovery rates, access standards, waiting times and clinical outcomes, using routine outcome measures to guide treatment and inform service improvement.
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Provide high-quality clinical supervision to colleagues delivering psychological interventions, including day-to-day supervision, skills development and adherence to evidence-based practice.
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Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with service policies, information-governance requirements and professional guidelines.
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Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and external partners, contributing to integrated care planning, risk management and stepped-care decision-making.
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Participate in service development and quality-improvement activity, offering clinical insight to pathway redesign, audit, evaluation and innovation projects.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than120locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
437-8320046-A
Job locations
Trafford NHS Talking Therapies Service
Market Street, Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre, 2nd Floor
Trafford
WA14 1PF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
All staff are required to work a minimum of 1 evening per week until 8pm, and a minimum of 7.5hours face-to-face throughout the week.
All CBT therapists are required to maintain BABCP accreditation throughout their employment.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements: 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
All staff are required to work a minimum of 1 evening per week until 8pm, and a minimum of 7.5hours face-to-face throughout the week.
All CBT therapists are required to maintain BABCP accreditation throughout their employment.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements: 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT/Talking Therapies Course (Post Graduate Diploma)/ Accredited CBT course
- Experience working as a CBT therapist and demonstrating the competences as required.
Desirable
- Supervisor Training
- Further training i.e. EMDR, IPT, CFT etc.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Primary Care settings treating anxiety and depression-related problems
- Ability to meet agreed/specified activity and service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Talking Therapies/IAPT specific experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Have an understanding of the need for, and current limitations of, evidence based psychological therapies
- Possess excellent knowledge and understanding of child and adult safeguarding procedures and other relevant legislation
- Good understanding of disorder specific therapeutic models
- Good understanding of stepped care model
Desirable
- Have knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Awareness and understanding of other therapy modalities within a Talking Therapies service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Have full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)
- Have well developed communication skills to effectively communicate, often complex and sensitive information, information orally and in writing.
- Have received training in assessing risk (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of their expected practice.
- Be able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Accredited with professional psychological therapy organisation (BABCP)
Desirable
- Good computer skills
- Ability to travel across GMMH footprint
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT/Talking Therapies Course (Post Graduate Diploma)/ Accredited CBT course
- Experience working as a CBT therapist and demonstrating the competences as required.
Desirable
- Supervisor Training
- Further training i.e. EMDR, IPT, CFT etc.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Primary Care settings treating anxiety and depression-related problems
- Ability to meet agreed/specified activity and service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Talking Therapies/IAPT specific experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Have an understanding of the need for, and current limitations of, evidence based psychological therapies
- Possess excellent knowledge and understanding of child and adult safeguarding procedures and other relevant legislation
- Good understanding of disorder specific therapeutic models
- Good understanding of stepped care model
Desirable
- Have knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Awareness and understanding of other therapy modalities within a Talking Therapies service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Have full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)
- Have well developed communication skills to effectively communicate, often complex and sensitive information, information orally and in writing.
- Have received training in assessing risk (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of their expected practice.
- Be able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Accredited with professional psychological therapy organisation (BABCP)
Desirable
- Good computer skills
- Ability to travel across GMMH footprint
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trafford NHS Talking Therapies Service
Market Street, Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre, 2nd Floor
Trafford
WA14 1PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trafford NHS Talking Therapies Service
Market Street, Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre, 2nd Floor
Trafford
WA14 1PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Assistant Psychologist
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428703
Job summary
We are seeking a full-time Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to support with the development and delivery of the Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) service across Greater Manchester.
The role will involve undertaking psychological assessments, developing psychological formulations and delivering individual psychological interventions, to a cohort of people who have been sentenced to community orders and subject to a Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirement order. The role will involve providing psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation.
This post is placed in a challenging but rewarding environment and we are seeking a senior assistant psychologist with strong clinical and interpersonal skills who can manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate.
The service is provided across the whole of the Greater Manchester footprint and service operational hours is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
The postholder is required to complete the HMPPS vetting and must be able to travel across the Greater Manchester footprint
Main duties of the job
To undertake psychological assessments of clients including semi-structured clinical interviews, psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, and both direct and indirect structured observations, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
To work closely with other key professionals involved in service users care and management to improve psychological well-being and reduce the risk of harm.
To assist in developing specific plans for ongoing recommendations and to support the delivery and signposting of these where appropriate.
To contribute to the development and delivery of training packages on the Primary care MHTR service and common mental health problems.
To work alongside service users, probation practitioners, the wider court user group and Community Health and Justice staff team, to reduce the risk of reoffending and enhance the provision of a safe environment.
To, where appropriate, support the team in the design, delivery, review and evaluation of the MHTR service. This will include co-facilitating aspects of the service and completing pre-and post follow up evaluations and documentation where required.
To contribute to effective risk assessment and management strategies that ensure liaison with all relevant stakeholders in an individual's care, and service user involvement where possible.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
15 October 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
437-8330422
Job locations
Central Park
Northhampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education/Qualifications
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
Desirable
- Graduate level PWP qualification
Experience
Essential
- post degree experience
- Previous AP experience
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficutlies
- Community or forensic experience
- Delivering 1:1 psychological interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a criminal justice setting i.e. probation, courts, prison etc.
- Experience of working in a trauma informed environment
- Service development, evaluation, audit and/or research
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of factors that contribute to offending behavior and complex presentations
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for working with complex presentations and mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge of relevant risk assessment tools and risk management frameworks
- Working collaboratively with service users and others involved in their care
Desirable
- Awareness of neurodiversity needs of the offender population
Skills
Essential
- High level organisational and communication skills (written and verbal).
- IT skills
- Use own initiative
- Work collaboratively with others
- Communicate sensitive risk information to others
- To show resilience within a challenging working environment
- Good presentation skills
- Engage in clinical supervision effectively
- Undertake audit and service evaluation projects
Other
Essential
- ability to travel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education/Qualifications
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
Desirable
- Graduate level PWP qualification
Experience
Essential
- post degree experience
- Previous AP experience
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficutlies
- Community or forensic experience
- Delivering 1:1 psychological interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a criminal justice setting i.e. probation, courts, prison etc.
- Experience of working in a trauma informed environment
- Service development, evaluation, audit and/or research
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of factors that contribute to offending behavior and complex presentations
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for working with complex presentations and mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge of relevant risk assessment tools and risk management frameworks
- Working collaboratively with service users and others involved in their care
Desirable
- Awareness of neurodiversity needs of the offender population
Skills
Essential
- High level organisational and communication skills (written and verbal).
- IT skills
- Use own initiative
- Work collaboratively with others
- Communicate sensitive risk information to others
- To show resilience within a challenging working environment
- Good presentation skills
- Engage in clinical supervision effectively
- Undertake audit and service evaluation projects
Other
Essential
- ability to travel
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
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Central Park
Northhampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Central Park
Northhampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Children's Occupational Therapist
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428702
Job summary
If you are a newly qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) or an experienced OT looking to develop specialist skills in children's occupational therapy, then Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) has posts that could be just right for you. Due to internal progression, Children and Young People's Therapies (CYPT) are pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for full time and part time Children's Occupational Therapists to be based in the West part of Hertfordshire, ie. Hemel Hempstead; St Albans; and in Watford.
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Occupational Therapists to be a part of our well-established teams. You will be joining an innovative and agile CYPT Service, that is committed to delivering high quality intervention, and to supporting the development and delivery of the new Experts at Hand model across Hertfordshire.
HCT provides integrated Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services for families across the county. Our CYPT integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession. Our service is jointly commissioned by health, social care and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through to schools, specialist provisions and further education settings, and at home.
*Proposed interview date: 3rd November 2026*
Main duties of the job
Our integrated service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession. We work closely with colleagues in education, with well-established relationships.
The successful applicant will be expected to hold an 0-25 years caseload, providing a service which meets both the health and education Occupational Therapy needs of CYP, providing interventions in a variety of settings, e.g. mainstream settings, specialist provisions, pre-school settings and clinics.Ideally applicants should have post graduate experience/training in assessment and treatment of clients with neurological conditions; learning disability; neurodiverse conditions. We have a Practice Development Lead with dedicated time to support and upskill new band 5-6 staff. Training will be provided in areas where further up skilling and development is required.
We can offer:
- Regular group supervision, managerial supervision, a well-established appraisal system, and an award winning preceptorship programme for newly qualified therapists
- CPD opportunities, including in service masterclasses
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills and to supervise less experienced members of staff
- Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver intervention to children/young people requiring specialist support
- An initial induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team.
About us
We're delighted that you're exploring a career with HCT. As an organisation, we're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding work environment -- one where you'll feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.
At HCT, we put patients, their families, and carers at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is simple yet powerful: Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our dedicated staff take pride in being Pioneering, Caring, and Inclusive, working together to turn this vision into reality.
Working with us comes with a host of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance:
- Generous annual leave(27 days rising to 33 with long service)
- Flexible working arrangements to help balance personal/ professional life, including up to 5 days of carers leave (pro rata)
- Employee Assistance Programmeoffering 24/7 confidential support for personal or work-related issues
- Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemes
- Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts
- Health and wellbeing support, including free flu jabs, Physiotherapy referrals, eye care vouchers, etc
- Occupational Pension Schemewith competitive benefits
- Enhanced sick payabove statutory entitlements
We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and communities to apply.
You've taken a fantastic first step by considering HCT. We're excited about the possibility of welcoming you to our team and taking the next step in your journey with us.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
812-26-KWCYP36
Job locations
Peace Children's Centre
Peace Prospect
Watford
WD17 3EW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post.
Childrens Occupational Therapy is based on a 3 Tier model of service delivery, with provision at Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiers.
Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients.
You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff. Please see below comments from a current member of the team:
I love working in CYPT/HCT - everyone in the team is super dedicated. There is strong management support, but also space for being flexible and creative to meet childrens needs; innovation & good practice is valued and encouraged. I enjoy & appreciate the robust supervision structures, training in supervision & coaching, and the many opportunities for personal development and learning, including for example in-house training days and tutorials. I have worked in many teams across Hertfordshire, all without exception friendly and welcoming. There is an ethos of peer support and encouragement & sharing learning; everyone works hard but there is a sense of belonging and always time for a quick chat and plenty of laughs. I feel valued here and I value my lovely colleagues and the fabulous children & young people we work with.
If you have any questions at all or you would like to come and visit us, please do contact us - we are only too happy to help and would love to tell you more about our Service.
Applicants wanting to work full time or part time will be considered. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,604 and a maximum payment of £2,270 per annum pro rata (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location)
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all its staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
If theres high interest in this role, we may close applications earlier than the advertised deadline so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. - APPLY NOW
HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post.
Childrens Occupational Therapy is based on a 3 Tier model of service delivery, with provision at Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiers.
Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients.
You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff. Please see below comments from a current member of the team:
I love working in CYPT/HCT - everyone in the team is super dedicated. There is strong management support, but also space for being flexible and creative to meet childrens needs; innovation & good practice is valued and encouraged. I enjoy & appreciate the robust supervision structures, training in supervision & coaching, and the many opportunities for personal development and learning, including for example in-house training days and tutorials. I have worked in many teams across Hertfordshire, all without exception friendly and welcoming. There is an ethos of peer support and encouragement & sharing learning; everyone works hard but there is a sense of belonging and always time for a quick chat and plenty of laughs. I feel valued here and I value my lovely colleagues and the fabulous children & young people we work with.
If you have any questions at all or you would like to come and visit us, please do contact us - we are only too happy to help and would love to tell you more about our Service.
Applicants wanting to work full time or part time will be considered. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,604 and a maximum payment of £2,270 per annum pro rata (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location)
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all its staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
If theres high interest in this role, we may close applications earlier than the advertised deadline so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. - APPLY NOW
HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered to practice with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- Describe relevant post graduate training or experience relevant to working with as a children's occupational therapist
- Describe what relevant continuing professional development undertaken to maintain and develop own specialist knowledge and expertise.
Desirable
- Membership of RCOT Special Interest Group
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Describe your experience of working with children using occupational therapy approaches, and include types of assessments and interventions related to working with children.
- Give examples of how you have used typical development to inform your practice.
- Describe how you have analysed assessment results to formulate treatment plans, including the use of "SMART" targets, recommended suitable equipment, taking into consideration client, social and environmental factors.
- How have you demonstrated effective multi-disciplinary/agency working skills.
- Explain how you have involved patients in decision making around their care and treatment planning and ensure that the care provided is safe.
- Describe how you have supported or worked with therapy assistants or student OTs on placement
- Describe your experience in training the wider children's workforce, parents and carers and junior colleagues
- What is your understanding of the Special Educational Needs Assessment process related to supporting children within special and mainstream schools and contributing to their Education, Health and Care Plans
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Give examples of how you have adapted your communication skills both oral and written to meet the needs of the recipient.
- Tell us how you prioritise and manage a varied caseload? Share any tools or strategies you use.
- How do you ensure you have recorded your interventions effectively for all CYP? What systems and processes have you used?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered to practice with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- Describe relevant post graduate training or experience relevant to working with as a children's occupational therapist
- Describe what relevant continuing professional development undertaken to maintain and develop own specialist knowledge and expertise.
Desirable
- Membership of RCOT Special Interest Group
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Describe your experience of working with children using occupational therapy approaches, and include types of assessments and interventions related to working with children.
- Give examples of how you have used typical development to inform your practice.
- Describe how you have analysed assessment results to formulate treatment plans, including the use of "SMART" targets, recommended suitable equipment, taking into consideration client, social and environmental factors.
- How have you demonstrated effective multi-disciplinary/agency working skills.
- Explain how you have involved patients in decision making around their care and treatment planning and ensure that the care provided is safe.
- Describe how you have supported or worked with therapy assistants or student OTs on placement
- Describe your experience in training the wider children's workforce, parents and carers and junior colleagues
- What is your understanding of the Special Educational Needs Assessment process related to supporting children within special and mainstream schools and contributing to their Education, Health and Care Plans
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Give examples of how you have adapted your communication skills both oral and written to meet the needs of the recipient.
- Tell us how you prioritise and manage a varied caseload? Share any tools or strategies you use.
- How do you ensure you have recorded your interventions effectively for all CYP? What systems and processes have you used?
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
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Peace Children's Centre
Peace Prospect
Watford
WD17 3EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Peace Children's Centre
Peace Prospect
Watford
WD17 3EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428697
Job summary
Do you have a strong interest in working in sensory processing with children and young people, their families and schools? Do you want to be part of a pioneering service within Hertfordshire?
Hertfordshire Community Trust has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to support children and young people, their families and schools within the Sensory Processing Service.
We are looking for 0.6 WTE Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to bring skills and experience of working within the Sensory Processing Service. The successful candidate will also join our large and innovative team of therapists and assistance working within our community service.
*Proposed interview date: 6th November 2026*
HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the MDT to deliver universal, targeted and specialist support to children, young people and their families in a variety of settings
The ideal candidate will:
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism when working in settings with a highly emotive atmosphere with multi-disciplinary Teams
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge and skills of sensory processing differences for children and young people.
- Be flexible in their approach and have resilience under pressure
- Work both in a team environment and autonomously
- Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and understanding of working with children, young people, families and schools.
- Demonstrate a high level knowledge and experience of implementing reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices
- Demonstrate Neuroaffirmitive practices
We can offer you:
- Regular clinical and professional supervision from within the clinical team
- Personal development planning and continuing professional development
- Involvement in service development including undertaking clinical audits, project work and service forums
- Opportunities to provide clinical supervision and line management where appropriate.
About us
- You'll find the organisation is a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
- Recent NHS staff survey results reflect a positive and inclusive working culture at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, with staff highlighting supportive leadership strong teamwork and a commitment to staff well being and development.
- Our staff are proud to be Pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
- We put our children, Young people , their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
- We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
- We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
812-26-MJ-SPS-OT-E
Job locations
Howard Court
14 Tewin Road
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 1BW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a permanent post based across Hertfordshire. The base will be agreed to meet service needs and demand. There might also be an opportunity for a proportion of their time to be home working (to be discussed with your manager).
In addition to the basic salary, some posts attract a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum and a maximum payment per annum, pro rata where applicable, depending on base.
For this role it is desirable for you to have afull valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010), or you should be working towards obtaining a driving licence
Please refer to the attached job description for more specific information about this role.
Are you interested in developing your skills further? If so, apply now to be part of this friendly and forward-thinking trust.
Part time working patterns/secondments will be considered.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Micaela Johnson, Clinical Quality Lead for Childrens Neurodiversity. [email protected]. Mob: 07787261323
Mayuri Dave, Operations Lead for Neurodivergent Children (Autism & ADHD), [email protected], Mob:07721667614
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a permanent post based across Hertfordshire. The base will be agreed to meet service needs and demand. There might also be an opportunity for a proportion of their time to be home working (to be discussed with your manager).
In addition to the basic salary, some posts attract a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum and a maximum payment per annum, pro rata where applicable, depending on base.
For this role it is desirable for you to have afull valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010), or you should be working towards obtaining a driving licence
Please refer to the attached job description for more specific information about this role.
Are you interested in developing your skills further? If so, apply now to be part of this friendly and forward-thinking trust.
Part time working patterns/secondments will be considered.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Micaela Johnson, Clinical Quality Lead for Childrens Neurodiversity. [email protected]. Mob: 07787261323
Mayuri Dave, Operations Lead for Neurodivergent Children (Autism & ADHD), [email protected], Mob:07721667614
Person Specification
Registration & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Very experienced in supporting with children, young people and their families with occupational performance challenges.
- Very experienced in working with children and young people with sensory processing differences
- Extensive experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Independent and autonomous clinician
Extra
Essential
- The right to live and work in the UK
Desirable
- To hold/be working towards a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Registration & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Very experienced in supporting with children, young people and their families with occupational performance challenges.
- Very experienced in working with children and young people with sensory processing differences
- Extensive experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Independent and autonomous clinician
Extra
Essential
- The right to live and work in the UK
Desirable
- To hold/be working towards a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Howard Court
14 Tewin Road
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 1BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Howard Court
14 Tewin Road
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 1BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428692
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and patient-focused Radiographerto join the Advanced Diagnostic team at St. Joseph's Hospital. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality imaging service across both General Radiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), ensuring exceptional patient care, diagnostic accuracy, and adherence to the highest standards of safety and clinical governance.
Working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment, you will perform a broad range of imaging examinations, support service development initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement within the department. This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively, applying specialist knowledge of radiography and MRI while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience, quality, and safety.
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable HCPC-registered Radiographer with significant experience in General Radiography and the ability to work confidently within an MRI service. Excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient-centred care are essential. Candidates with MRI training, IV cannulation competency, and experience supporting service development will be particularly well suited to this role.
Main duties of the job
- Performing a comprehensive range of General Radiography examinations to a consistently high standard.
- Undertaking MRI examinations in line with departmental protocols, referral criteria, and MRI safety standards.
- Reviewing imaging requests to ensure examinations are appropriate, justified, and clinically relevant.
- Adapting imaging techniques to meet individual patient needs while maintaining optimal diagnostic image quality.
- Identifying significant or unexpected findings and escalating concerns in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Maintaining compliance with MRI safety screening processes and ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Administering intravenous contrast media and undertaking patient cannulation where appropriately trained and authorised.
- Supporting emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and specialist imaging services as required.
- Working collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver effective patient care.
- Assisting the department in achieving performance targets, service standards, and patient access objectives.
- Participating in weekend, evening, and on-call rotas to support service delivery.
- Ensuring compliance with radiation protection legislation, IR(ME)R regulations, infection prevention standards, and clinical governance requirements.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and utilising RIS/PACS systems.
About us
At St Josephs Hospital, were more than a healthcare provider, were a community of dedicated people working together to make a real difference in the lives of others. Whether youre delivering care on the front line, supporting services behind the scenes, or leading innovation, every role contributes to our shared purpose.
Our values guide everything we do, how we care for patients, support our colleagues, and shape the future of our organisation.
Together, were shaping a future where everyone can thrive, our patients, our staff, and our community.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£44,823 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
U0014-26-0035
Job locations
Harding Avenue
Malpas
Newport
NP20 6ZE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, Training, Experience and Skills Required
- Significant post-registration experience in General Radiography.
- Experience working independently within an MRI service.
- Experience of cross-sectional imaging workflows.- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.- Experience with RIS/PACS systems.
- Excellent understanding of MRI safety principles.
- Comprehensive knowledge of radiation protection legislation.
- Understanding of IR(ME)R and professional standards.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety principles.
- Understanding of clinical governance and quality assurance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in weekend, evening and on-call rotas where required.
- Support service development and implementation of new imaging techniques.
- Assist in achieving departmental performance targets and patient access standards.
- Promote excellent patient experience and continuous service improvement.
- Perform a comprehensive range of General Radiography examinations to a consistently high standard.
- Undertake MRI examinations in accordance with departmental protocols, safety standards, and referral criteria.
- Assess imaging requests to ensure examinations are appropriate and justified.
- Adapt imaging techniques to meet individual patient needs while maintaining diagnostic image quality.
- Recognise significant or unexpected findings and escalate appropriately in accordance with departmental policy.
- Ensure compliance with MRI safety screening procedures and maintain a safe MRI environment.
- Administer intravenous contrast media where appropriately trained and authorised.
- Cannulate patients where competency has been achieved.
- Participate in imaging of emergency inpatient and outpatient cases as required.
- Support specialist imaging procedures where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, Training, Experience and Skills Required
- Significant post-registration experience in General Radiography.
- Experience working independently within an MRI service.
- Experience of cross-sectional imaging workflows.- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.- Experience with RIS/PACS systems.
- Excellent understanding of MRI safety principles.
- Comprehensive knowledge of radiation protection legislation.
- Understanding of IR(ME)R and professional standards.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety principles.
- Understanding of clinical governance and quality assurance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in weekend, evening and on-call rotas where required.
- Support service development and implementation of new imaging techniques.
- Assist in achieving departmental performance targets and patient access standards.
- Promote excellent patient experience and continuous service improvement.
- Perform a comprehensive range of General Radiography examinations to a consistently high standard.
- Undertake MRI examinations in accordance with departmental protocols, safety standards, and referral criteria.
- Assess imaging requests to ensure examinations are appropriate and justified.
- Adapt imaging techniques to meet individual patient needs while maintaining diagnostic image quality.
- Recognise significant or unexpected findings and escalate appropriately in accordance with departmental policy.
- Ensure compliance with MRI safety screening procedures and maintain a safe MRI environment.
- Administer intravenous contrast media where appropriately trained and authorised.
- Cannulate patients where competency has been achieved.
- Participate in imaging of emergency inpatient and outpatient cases as required.
- Support specialist imaging procedures where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography / Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- HCPC Registration.
Desirable
- Post graduate training or demonstrable competency in MRI.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of MRI Safety principles and working independently within an MRI service.
- Knowledge of IR (ME)R regulations.
- Understanding of evidence based practice.
- Ability to communicate well at all levels.
- Ability to work unsupervised, use initiative and be a decision maker.
- Articulate and professional manner.
- Empathetic approach to patients and staff.
- Innovative thinker.
- Leadership qualities and excellent team working skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to work and working patterns.
Desirable
- Basic IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- Dynamic Radiography experience.
- Understanding of MRI Safety principles and working independently within an MRI service.
- Ability to work unsupervised, use initiative and be a decision maker.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit.
- IV cannulation competency.
- Use of varying Radiographic equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography / Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- HCPC Registration.
Desirable
- Post graduate training or demonstrable competency in MRI.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of MRI Safety principles and working independently within an MRI service.
- Knowledge of IR (ME)R regulations.
- Understanding of evidence based practice.
- Ability to communicate well at all levels.
- Ability to work unsupervised, use initiative and be a decision maker.
- Articulate and professional manner.
- Empathetic approach to patients and staff.
- Innovative thinker.
- Leadership qualities and excellent team working skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to work and working patterns.
Desirable
- Basic IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- Dynamic Radiography experience.
- Understanding of MRI Safety principles and working independently within an MRI service.
- Ability to work unsupervised, use initiative and be a decision maker.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit.
- IV cannulation competency.
- Use of varying Radiographic equipment.
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
St Joseph’s Hospital
Address
Harding Avenue
Malpas
Newport
NP20 6ZE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
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St Joseph’s Hospital
Address
Harding Avenue
Malpas
Newport
NP20 6ZE
United Kingdom
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Chief Pharmacist LGT
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428689
Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking pharmacy leader to join our leadership team as Chief Pharmacist . As the Trust's senior professional lead for pharmacy and medicines management, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, effective and financially sustainable use of medicines across inpatient, outpatient and community services. You will provide strategic leadership for medicines safety, clinical governance, workforce development, service transformation and medicines optimisation, while acting as the Trust's principal adviser on pharmaceutical matters. This influential leadership role offers the opportunity to shape services across the organisation and wider health system, delivering improvements in patient outcomes, operational performance and financial sustainability while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
Main duties of the job
- Provide strategic and professional leadership for all pharmacy and medicines management services across the Trust.
- Lead on medicines safety, clinical governance and regulatory compliance, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines.
- Act as the Trust's principal adviser on pharmaceutical matters, providing expert guidance to the Board, Executive Team and clinical services.
- Develop and deliver the Pharmacy Strategy, supporting the Trust's operational, quality and performance objectives.
- Lead the Trust's medicines optimisation, efficiency and cost improvement programmes, ensuring effective stewardship of medicines expenditure.
- Provide leadership and oversight of the pharmacy workforce, including workforce planning, recruitment, development and succession planning.
- Drive innovation, service transformation and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
- Build strong partnerships across the Trust, Integrated Care System and wider healthcare sector, representing the organisation at local, regional and national forums.
- Lead research, education and professional development initiatives, promoting excellence in pharmacy practice and medicines management.
- Contribute as a senior leader within the Trust, supporting organisational strategy, performance, quality improvement and financial sustainability.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 9
Salary
£112,782 to £129,783 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Chief Pharmacist
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director for Pharmacy provides strategic, professional, clinical and operational leadership for Pharmacy and Medicines Management services across the Trust. The postholder is accountable for ensuring the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines across inpatient, outpatient and community services, while contributing to organisational performance, patient safety, quality improvement and financial sustainability.
As the Trust's senior pharmaceutical adviser, the postholder provides expert advice to the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, Clinical Directors and senior managers on all aspects of pharmacy, medicines optimisation, legislation and governance. The role leads a multidisciplinary pharmacy workforce, drives service transformation and innovation, and ensures compliance with all relevant professional, statutory and regulatory standards.
The postholder is responsible for the Pharmacy budget and has strategic oversight of Trust-wide medicines expenditure. They will lead medicines efficiency programmes, contribute to cost improvement initiatives, support research and education, and represent the Trust within local, regional and national professional networks.
Main Responsibilities Strategic Leadership- Lead the development and delivery of the Pharmacy and Medicines Management Strategy and annual business plan.
- Ensure pharmacy services support Trust objectives, operational priorities and patient care standards.
- Provide professional leadership and strategic direction for all pharmacy and medicines management activities.
- Advise executive leaders on pharmaceutical policy, medicines governance and service development.
- Contribute to Trust-wide strategy, transformation and service redesign as a Clinical Director and senior divisional leader.
- Represent the Trust in local, regional and national pharmacy and healthcare forums.
- Ensure safe, timely, effective and patient-centred pharmacy services across all care settings.
- Monitor service quality, productivity and performance against agreed objectives.
- Lead service improvement and transformation programmes that enhance quality, efficiency and patient experience.
- Ensure business continuity and operational resilience for critical pharmacy services.
- Regularly review service effectiveness and implement improvements where required.
- Lead the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines across the Trust.
- Ensure compliance with the Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs legislation, Human Medicines Regulations and professional standards.
- Lead implementation of medicines safety initiatives arising from MHRA, NICE and other national guidance.
- Investigate, respond to and learn from incidents, complaints, audits and safety concerns.
- Maintain effective governance, risk management and assurance arrangements for medicines management.
- Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to Trust committees, project groups and clinical teams.
- Act as a key member of the Medicines Management Committee and support delivery of its objectives.
- Act as a role model for advanced clinical pharmacy practice.
- Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice for patients with complex clinical needs.
- Support multidisciplinary decision-making relating to medicines and therapeutics.
- Maintain clinical credibility through direct engagement with clinical teams and patient care when required.
- Promote evidence-based practice and medicines optimisation across the organisation.
- Lead and manage the Pharmacy workforce, ensuring appropriate staffing, skill mix and deployment.
- Develop workforce plans that support service delivery, transformation and succession planning.
- Oversee recruitment, retention, supervision, appraisal and professional development.
- Ensure all staff receive appropriate education, training, competency assessment and performance review.
- Promote staff wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Manage workforce issues in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- Manage Pharmacy pay and non-pay budgets within approved financial limits.
- Maintain oversight of Trust medicines expenditure and prescribing costs.
- Lead medicines efficiency, productivity and cost improvement programmes.
- Develop and implement effective procurement, stock control and supply chain arrangements.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide expert advice to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and delegated financial authority.
- Promote a culture of research, innovation and continuous learning within Pharmacy.
- Lead and support pharmacy practice research and service evaluation.
- Encourage publication and dissemination of research and improvement work.
- Provide education and training for pharmacy, nursing and medical staff.
- Support undergraduate and postgraduate professional development programmes.
- Contribute to regional and national pharmacy education and leadership initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with patients, clinical services, commissioners and system partners.
- Develop integrated pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across organisational boundaries.
- Support medicines-related improvements within South East London and wider NHS partnerships.
- Build productive relationships with NHS England, Integrated Care Boards, universities and professional bodies.
- Work with commercial partners to support delivery of high-quality pharmacy services.
- Develop effective relationships with Executive Directors, Divisional leaders and clinical teams.
- Communicate complex clinical, operational and financial information to a range of audiences.
- Present reports, recommendations and assurance information to senior committees and boards.
- Influence decision-making and secure support for service improvement and transformation initiatives.
- Participate in relevant Trust, regional and national committees and professional groups.
- Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.
- Ensure compliance with all governance, regulatory and professional requirements.
- Support emergency preparedness, resilience and business continuity arrangements.
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the seniority and scope of the role.
The postholder is accountable for the strategic leadership, governance, workforce, financial management and continuous development of Pharmacy and Medicines Management services, ensuring the Trust delivers safe, effective, innovative and financially sustainable pharmaceutical care for patients across all service settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director for Pharmacy provides strategic, professional, clinical and operational leadership for Pharmacy and Medicines Management services across the Trust. The postholder is accountable for ensuring the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines across inpatient, outpatient and community services, while contributing to organisational performance, patient safety, quality improvement and financial sustainability.
As the Trust's senior pharmaceutical adviser, the postholder provides expert advice to the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, Clinical Directors and senior managers on all aspects of pharmacy, medicines optimisation, legislation and governance. The role leads a multidisciplinary pharmacy workforce, drives service transformation and innovation, and ensures compliance with all relevant professional, statutory and regulatory standards.
The postholder is responsible for the Pharmacy budget and has strategic oversight of Trust-wide medicines expenditure. They will lead medicines efficiency programmes, contribute to cost improvement initiatives, support research and education, and represent the Trust within local, regional and national professional networks.
Main Responsibilities Strategic Leadership- Lead the development and delivery of the Pharmacy and Medicines Management Strategy and annual business plan.
- Ensure pharmacy services support Trust objectives, operational priorities and patient care standards.
- Provide professional leadership and strategic direction for all pharmacy and medicines management activities.
- Advise executive leaders on pharmaceutical policy, medicines governance and service development.
- Contribute to Trust-wide strategy, transformation and service redesign as a Clinical Director and senior divisional leader.
- Represent the Trust in local, regional and national pharmacy and healthcare forums.
- Ensure safe, timely, effective and patient-centred pharmacy services across all care settings.
- Monitor service quality, productivity and performance against agreed objectives.
- Lead service improvement and transformation programmes that enhance quality, efficiency and patient experience.
- Ensure business continuity and operational resilience for critical pharmacy services.
- Regularly review service effectiveness and implement improvements where required.
- Lead the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines across the Trust.
- Ensure compliance with the Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs legislation, Human Medicines Regulations and professional standards.
- Lead implementation of medicines safety initiatives arising from MHRA, NICE and other national guidance.
- Investigate, respond to and learn from incidents, complaints, audits and safety concerns.
- Maintain effective governance, risk management and assurance arrangements for medicines management.
- Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to Trust committees, project groups and clinical teams.
- Act as a key member of the Medicines Management Committee and support delivery of its objectives.
- Act as a role model for advanced clinical pharmacy practice.
- Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice for patients with complex clinical needs.
- Support multidisciplinary decision-making relating to medicines and therapeutics.
- Maintain clinical credibility through direct engagement with clinical teams and patient care when required.
- Promote evidence-based practice and medicines optimisation across the organisation.
- Lead and manage the Pharmacy workforce, ensuring appropriate staffing, skill mix and deployment.
- Develop workforce plans that support service delivery, transformation and succession planning.
- Oversee recruitment, retention, supervision, appraisal and professional development.
- Ensure all staff receive appropriate education, training, competency assessment and performance review.
- Promote staff wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Manage workforce issues in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- Manage Pharmacy pay and non-pay budgets within approved financial limits.
- Maintain oversight of Trust medicines expenditure and prescribing costs.
- Lead medicines efficiency, productivity and cost improvement programmes.
- Develop and implement effective procurement, stock control and supply chain arrangements.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide expert advice to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and delegated financial authority.
- Promote a culture of research, innovation and continuous learning within Pharmacy.
- Lead and support pharmacy practice research and service evaluation.
- Encourage publication and dissemination of research and improvement work.
- Provide education and training for pharmacy, nursing and medical staff.
- Support undergraduate and postgraduate professional development programmes.
- Contribute to regional and national pharmacy education and leadership initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with patients, clinical services, commissioners and system partners.
- Develop integrated pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across organisational boundaries.
- Support medicines-related improvements within South East London and wider NHS partnerships.
- Build productive relationships with NHS England, Integrated Care Boards, universities and professional bodies.
- Work with commercial partners to support delivery of high-quality pharmacy services.
- Develop effective relationships with Executive Directors, Divisional leaders and clinical teams.
- Communicate complex clinical, operational and financial information to a range of audiences.
- Present reports, recommendations and assurance information to senior committees and boards.
- Influence decision-making and secure support for service improvement and transformation initiatives.
- Participate in relevant Trust, regional and national committees and professional groups.
- Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.
- Ensure compliance with all governance, regulatory and professional requirements.
- Support emergency preparedness, resilience and business continuity arrangements.
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the seniority and scope of the role.
The postholder is accountable for the strategic leadership, governance, workforce, financial management and continuous development of Pharmacy and Medicines Management services, ensuring the Trust delivers safe, effective, innovative and financially sustainable pharmaceutical care for patients across all service settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
- Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Higher degree or Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
- Membership of the Royal College of Pharmacy
- MSc
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in business / management
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy including relevant experience at senior management/immediate sub-board level.
- Recent practice (within last 5 years) in a leadership role managing a pharmacy team as a chief or deputy chief pharmacist level
- Demonstrable experience in clinical pharmacy practice covering a broad range of specialities.
- Experience of operational and staff management in the NHS within Pharmacy Services
- Supervision and training of others.
- Examples of development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines.
- Examples of Clinical Audit and Literature Evaluations and how they have been use to improve or influence practice.
- Recent experience in leading transformational quality improvement project work
- Experience of working with executive teams and giving assurance on divisional services
Desirable
- Experience working as a band 8d pharmacist (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Management of budgets (>£5m)
- Business planning
- Clear understanding of pharmacy developments
- Computer literate
- Marketing skills
- Ability to exercise discretion within wide parameters in researching/seeking support for plans to deliver agreed objectives
- Highly developed negotiating/influencing skills based on a thorough understanding of the relationships between clinical and management functions
- Knowledge of national NHS policy relating to pharmacy
- Able to demonstrate partnership working within and external to the Trust
Desirable
- Developing pharmacy service outcome indicators
- Practice research skills in clinical areas
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proven leadership skills
- Professional role model
- Flexible approach to work
- Committed to own continuing professional development and maintaining a CPD portfolio.
- Demonstrable willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Reliable, polite and approachable
- Ability to cope with challenges and change
- Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary
- Ability to show kindness and compassion and work in line with the Trust values
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
- Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Higher degree or Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
- Membership of the Royal College of Pharmacy
- MSc
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in business / management
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy including relevant experience at senior management/immediate sub-board level.
- Recent practice (within last 5 years) in a leadership role managing a pharmacy team as a chief or deputy chief pharmacist level
- Demonstrable experience in clinical pharmacy practice covering a broad range of specialities.
- Experience of operational and staff management in the NHS within Pharmacy Services
- Supervision and training of others.
- Examples of development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines.
- Examples of Clinical Audit and Literature Evaluations and how they have been use to improve or influence practice.
- Recent experience in leading transformational quality improvement project work
- Experience of working with executive teams and giving assurance on divisional services
Desirable
- Experience working as a band 8d pharmacist (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Management of budgets (>£5m)
- Business planning
- Clear understanding of pharmacy developments
- Computer literate
- Marketing skills
- Ability to exercise discretion within wide parameters in researching/seeking support for plans to deliver agreed objectives
- Highly developed negotiating/influencing skills based on a thorough understanding of the relationships between clinical and management functions
- Knowledge of national NHS policy relating to pharmacy
- Able to demonstrate partnership working within and external to the Trust
Desirable
- Developing pharmacy service outcome indicators
- Practice research skills in clinical areas
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proven leadership skills
- Professional role model
- Flexible approach to work
- Committed to own continuing professional development and maintaining a CPD portfolio.
- Demonstrable willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Reliable, polite and approachable
- Ability to cope with challenges and change
- Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary
- Ability to show kindness and compassion and work in line with the Trust values
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
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Mental Health Practitioner Progression post- Community
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428677
Job summary
We are making one of the largest investments in community mental health services in recent years and are recruiting enthusiastic and compassionateMental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Mental Health Social Workersto join our Adult Community Mental Health Teams acrossManchester, Salford, Trafford, Bolton and Wigan.
This is your opportunity to be part of a major transformation programme that is redesigning community mental health services, strengthening multidisciplinary working and improving outcomes for local people.
As part of our commitment to safer staffing and delivering high-quality personalised care, we are significantly expanding our workforce and investing in the development of our staff.
We believe people with serious mental health difficulties deserve timely access to skilled professionals, personalised support and meaningful therapeutic relationships.
To achieve this, we are creating bigger, safer and more responsive Community Mental Health Teams that place recovery, personalisation and outcomes at the heart of everything we do.
Depending on local demand and workforce requirements, some practitioners may initially focus on assessment and formulation activity, whilst others may support ongoing treatment, care coordination, complex case management or assertive outreach work. This flexibility will provide opportunities to broaden your skills and gain experience across the pathway.
Main duties of the job
Progression to a Band 6 will be subject to satisfactory completion and evidence of competences.
As a Band 5-6 Mental Health Practitioner, you will work within an Adult Community Mental Health Team delivering safe, personalised, recovery-focused and trauma-informed care to adults with serious mental health needs.
You will:
- Undertake assessments and contribute to formulation.
- Deliver interventions and therapeutic support.
- Provide Named Worker and care coordination responsibilities where required.
- Manage an agreed caseload.
- Support risk management, safeguarding and crisis planning.
- Collaborate with carers, primary care, local authority partners, VCSE organisations and wider GMMH services.
- Support people to achieve their recovery goals and move purposefully through the care pathway.
- Work flexibly across the CMHT pathway in line with service need.
Alongside mandatory training, we are investing in an enhanced development programme that includes:
- Suicide prevention and self-harm assessment
- Clinical reasoning and Formulation skills
- Professional curiosity
- Trauma-informed care
- Psychosocial interventions
- DIALOG+ implementation
We are committed to helping our practitioners develop the knowledge, confidence and expertise needed to deliver excellent community mental health care.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-8365080
Job locations
Across community teams - Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Bolton & Wigan
Greater Manchester
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Social Worker with current professional registration and compliance with the relevant governing body requirements.
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to community mental health practice.
Desirable
- Practice educator, mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake.
- Training or experience in DIALOG+, outcomes-focused practice, trauma-informed care, psychosocial interventions or formulation-informed
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary mental health team.
- Experience of managing a caseload and coordinating care for people with complex mental health, social and/or risk-related needs.
- Experience of completing assessments, formulations, care plans, risk assessments, safety plans and clinical reviews.
- Experience of collaborative working with carers, families, GPs, local authority colleagues, VCFSE partners and wider system partners.
- Experience of participating in MDT meetings, safety huddles, supervision and reflective practice.
Desirable
- Experience of service development, quality improvement, audit, incident learning or complaints learning.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the Personalised Care Framework and the transition from CPA to a needs-led, outcome-focused model of care.
- Understanding of the Named Worker role, including coordination of the care and support plan while working within shared MDT responsibility.
- Knowledge of personalised care and support planning, DIALOG+ or outcome-focused conversations, co-production and recovery-focused practice.
- Knowledge of risk assessment, formulation, safety planning, safeguarding adults, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and least restrictive practice.
- Understanding of trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and strengths-based practice.
Desirable
- o Understanding of community mental health transformation, MDT working and the role of CMHTs within the wider community pathway.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Social Worker with current professional registration and compliance with the relevant governing body requirements. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to community mental health practice. Desirable Practice educator, mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake. Training or experience in DIALOG+, outcomes-focused practice, trauma-informed care, psychosocial interventions or formulation-informed Experience Essential Experience of working within a multidisciplinary mental health team. Experience of managing a caseload and coordinating care for people with complex mental health, social and/or risk-related needs. Experience of completing assessments, formulations, care plans, risk assessments, safety plans and clinical reviews. Experience of collaborative working with carers, families, GPs, local authority colleagues, VCFSE partners and wider system partners. Experience of participating in MDT meetings, safety huddles, supervision and reflective practice. Desirable Experience of service development, quality improvement, audit, incident learning or complaints learning. Knowledge Essential Understanding of the Personalised Care Framework and the transition from CPA to a needs-led, outcome-focused model of care. Understanding of the Named Worker role, including coordination of the care and support plan while working within shared MDT responsibility. Knowledge of personalised care and support planning, DIALOG+ or outcome-focused conversations, co-production and recovery-focused practice. Knowledge of risk assessment, formulation, safety planning, safeguarding adults, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and least restrictive practice. Understanding of trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and strengths-based practice. Desirable o Understanding of community mental health transformation, MDT working and the role of CMHTs within the wider community pathway.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Across community teams - Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Bolton & Wigan
Greater Manchester
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Across community teams - Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Bolton & Wigan
Greater Manchester
M25 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist HBT North
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428673
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist in a multi-disciplinary team that warmly welcomes psychological ideas and practices. We are seeking to appoint an 8b Clinical / Counselling Psychologist for 9 months to work in our Home Based Treatment Team (HBTT) based in North Manchester (0.38 WTE / 14 hours per week). This is a maternity cover post, which provides a great opportunity for a psychologist looking to diversity their clinical experience or gain experience at a more senior level.
With a significant focus upon multi-disciplinary team working, the post will require a strong contribution to MDT meetings to support HBTT clinicians in decision making and care planning. The team focusses upon urgent assessments of acute mental health needs, comprehensive risk formulations, promoting psychological understanding of crises and supporting the guidance of service users into appropriate referral pathways. Participation in audit, research, service development initiatives and teaching and training will be encouraged and supported.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Psychologists with enthusiasm and an appreciation of the challenges and rewards of working within a culturally diverse inner city environment. Psychologists in the Manchester HBTT's are professionally managed and you will receive supervision, access to CPD and annual appraisals. We enjoy strong links to the regional Doctoral Clinical Psychology Training Courses and host placements for Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
Experience of being able to formulate risk and work with complex and enduring mental health problems is essential to this post.
The post would be suitable for a clinical / counselling psychologist who could be confident in applying a flexible and theoretically integrative approach, given the wide range of mental health needs and risks that present to the team.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
437-8242297
Job locations
Building B, Central Park
Northampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Doctorate level qualification
Essential
- doctorate or equivalent
- experience of working in secondary Care services
Desirable
- Additional training e.g. EMDR, DBT
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of Working in a HBTT
Person Specification
Doctorate level qualification
Essential
- doctorate or equivalent
- experience of working in secondary Care services
Desirable
- Additional training e.g. EMDR, DBT
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of Working in a HBTT
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Building B, Central Park
Northampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Building B, Central Park
Northampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Perinatal Duty Mental Health Practitioner
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428666
Job summary
The specialist perinatal trauma and loss service (PETALS) are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Duty Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) to join our compassionate, supportive and innovative team.
PETALS is supporting the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan and integrate maternity, reproductive health and psychological therapy. PETALS provides therapeutic and psychological support and care to women/birthing people and families who experience significant fear of childbirth (tokophobia) and/or perinatal loss and trauma, directly as a result of their perinatal/neonatal/maternity journey.
We are looking to recruit a practitioner from a variety of backgrounds including Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Occupational Therapists (OT) and/or Social Work.
Full support and training is available for this specialist role and therefore perinatal experience is not necessarily required. Particularly if you have experience in a previous mental health duty or triage roles.
This post is subject to an enhanced with children's and adult's barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective provision of psychological therapy and will be part of GMMH's Perinatal Mental and Infant Mental Health Services delivering direct care to an identified caseload.
The role of the Mental Health Practitioner is to receive all calls into the service that require clinical input and be able to provide immediate support, expert advice, signposting service users to the most appropriate service, triage and initial assessments, as well as leading and co facilitating PETALS group interventions. Effective risk management and confidentworkload prioritisation are essential within this fast-paced, dynamic role
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-8318412
Job locations
Benchill Community Centre Annex
Manchester
M22 8EJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification Diploma/Degree (RMN/OT/SW).
- Professional registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification, eg, mentorship.
Experience
Essential
- A demonstrable experience working as a qualified Mental Health Practitioner
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with perinatal mental health clients.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of duty/triage roles.
- Experience of delivering co-produced services.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to utilise evidence-based clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
- Keen interest in perinatal mental health.
Desirable
- Knowledge of policy and legislation in relation to service specialism and of relevant mental health legislation.
- Awareness of current evidence practice within perinatal mental health
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Be able to provide care and therapeutic interventions to women in liaison with multiple stakeholders to support recovery.
- Ability to use own initiative and plan workload effectively responding to changing priorities.
- Demonstrate trauma informed practice through sensitive, attuned communication and an ability to maintain psychological safety in all interactions.
- Ability to organise time effectively.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other professionals.
Desirable
- Can demonstrate involvement in and contribution to implementation of change in response to service need
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to a range of locations in a timely and efficient manner.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification Diploma/Degree (RMN/OT/SW).
- Professional registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification, eg, mentorship.
Experience
Essential
- A demonstrable experience working as a qualified Mental Health Practitioner
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with perinatal mental health clients.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of duty/triage roles.
- Experience of delivering co-produced services.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to utilise evidence-based clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
- Keen interest in perinatal mental health.
Desirable
- Knowledge of policy and legislation in relation to service specialism and of relevant mental health legislation.
- Awareness of current evidence practice within perinatal mental health
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Be able to provide care and therapeutic interventions to women in liaison with multiple stakeholders to support recovery.
- Ability to use own initiative and plan workload effectively responding to changing priorities.
- Demonstrate trauma informed practice through sensitive, attuned communication and an ability to maintain psychological safety in all interactions.
- Ability to organise time effectively.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other professionals.
Desirable
- Can demonstrate involvement in and contribution to implementation of change in response to service need
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to a range of locations in a timely and efficient manner.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Benchill Community Centre Annex
Manchester
M22 8EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Benchill Community Centre Annex
Manchester
M22 8EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Mental Health Act Administrator
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428662
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, MHA administrator to join the Manchester MHA team. The post-holder will be required to cover MHA offices within the Trust's footprint.
The post-holder will need to bea self motivated individualwith administration experience and preferably knowledge ofthe MHA or a desire to learn.
The successful candidate will be responsible forreceiving and scrutinising MHA documents and undertaking other MHA related tasks.
The post is in a very busy team and the post-holder will need to able to prioritise and work to deadlines.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the administrative aspects of the implementation of the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS), including, where necessary, supporting those responsible for the implementation of the Act.
Also to ensure that the necessary support is in place to enable the MHA Hospital Managers to carry out their statutory duties ensuring best practice is developed and maintained throughout the organisation
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
437-8288134
Job locations
Park House
Delaunays road
Manchester
M8 5RB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to A level, HNC or equivalent
Desirable
- oCertificate in Mental Health law or similar qualification
Experience
Essential
- oWorking in an administrative role in the NHS or comparable setting
- oOperating systems for managing and monitoring information
- oFollowing organisation procedures and maintaining quality standards in one's work
- oWorking with a range of professionals of different backgrounds
- oUse of computer-based systems and programmes
Desirable
- oSome knowledge of the MHA and its Code of Practice
skills and Aptitude
Essential
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oAbility to demonstrate a sensitive approach towards service users
- oAbility to communicate effectively with senior professionals, Hospital Managers and Mental Health Tribunal representatives
- oAwareness of the need for sensitivity and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive matters
- oAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a challenging and demanding environment
- oWillingness to travel to other Trust sites and other venues as required
Desirable
- oExperience of line management/supporting others in order to achieve a shared vision/goal
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work effectively within a team
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential oEducated to A level, HNC or equivalent Desirable oCertificate in Mental Health law or similar qualification Experience Essential oWorking in an administrative role in the NHS or comparable setting oOperating systems for managing and monitoring information oFollowing organisation procedures and maintaining quality standards in one's work oWorking with a range of professionals of different backgrounds oUse of computer-based systems and programmes Desirable oSome knowledge of the MHA and its Code of Practice skills and Aptitude Essential oExcellent organisational skills oAbility to demonstrate a sensitive approach towards service users oAbility to communicate effectively with senior professionals, Hospital Managers and Mental Health Tribunal representatives oAwareness of the need for sensitivity and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive matters oAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a challenging and demanding environment oWillingness to travel to other Trust sites and other venues as required Desirable oExperience of line management/supporting others in order to achieve a shared vision/goal Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to prioritise own workload Ability to work effectively within a 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Park House
Delaunays road
Manchester
M8 5RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Park House
Delaunays road
Manchester
M8 5RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428661
Job summary
Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?
Bolton Community CAMHS are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic caring passionate clinicians to join our expanding community CAMHS team.
In a period of exciting change and development, we are looking for experienced registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists to join our multidisciplinary team in Bolton, which includes offering band 5 to 6 progression opportunities.
We are a busy, friendly multi disciplinary service providing a range of treatment approaches to children and young people including individual, group and family work. We also work in close collaboration with partner agencies and with our children, young people and their families who are involved in all areas of the service such as recruitment of staff.
The successful candidate will have access to clinical supervision and individual line management to support your clinical work and personal well-being. They will also have access to the weekly multi-disciplinary team meeting
Partial remote working will be possible for this role, come and join a friendly professional team with great career development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The role will include:
As a Senior Nurse/ Mental Health Practitioner, the post holder will provide high standards of evidence based client centred care to children and young people with mental health [CYPMH] problems within the THRIVE Framework for service delivery.
The post holder will be expected to provide interventions, advice, consultancy and supervision to both colleagues and colleagues within external partner agencies in line with THRIVE.
As the post is identified within the CYPMH strategy, it is expected the role will continue to develop in line with national and local initiatives.
The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carers.
The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery and THRIVE. These principles will recognise the need to:
- Promote safe practices
- Value the aims of service users
- Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice
- Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change
- Value social inclusion
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum per rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-8227396
Job locations
Bolton CAMHS
Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Educational qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of further studies or post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with mental health problems and their families
- Skilled in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, clinical sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups that reflect the full range of clinical severity including a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems
- Experienced in and the ability to undertake case management and the supervision of students as required
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist therapies in specific difficult to treat groups.
- A level knowledge of theory and practice of specialist therapy / interventions
- Experience of delivering teaching, training.
- Experience in consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Person Specification
Educational qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of further studies or post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with mental health problems and their families
- Skilled in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, clinical sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups that reflect the full range of clinical severity including a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems
- Experienced in and the ability to undertake case management and the supervision of students as required
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist therapies in specific difficult to treat groups.
- A level knowledge of theory and practice of specialist therapy / interventions
- Experience of delivering teaching, training.
- Experience in consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bolton CAMHS
Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bolton CAMHS
Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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