Job summary

Would you like to be a part of a growing and successful Wiltshire Psychological Therapies Service (PTS), and also feel included and embedded within a MDT community mental health team (CMHT)?

This role is highly supported to form a secure platform for your future career, and to follow your clinical interests. Previous post-holders have moved on to higher banded posts within our service.

Sarum CMHT is located in Fountain Way, Salisbury; only a short stroll away from the centre. Salisbury is a beautiful cathedral city, with direct trains to London. It offers all the advantages of city living, whilst surrounded by beautiful countryside, and iconic archaeological sites including the world-famous Stonehenge.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

We are an enthusiastic and innovative PTS team who value the input and contribution of all our team members and strive to offer the best service possible to our service users. We offer a wide range of psychological therapies including CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, CAT, Integrative, Schema focused, Mindfulness, and Solution focused ways of working, in both group and individual contexts. Wiltshire PTS has been active in launching new therapeutic initiatives such as, compassion focused therapy groups, and acceptance and commitment therapy programmes.

We are looking for a compassionate, thoughtful and enthusiastic practitioner psychologist to join our friendly, close-knit team. We would welcome a psychologist who can demonstrate an interest in working with service users with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and a commitment to improving their wellbeing through direct clinical interventions and contributions to psychologically-informed care plans. We would particularly welcome someone with an interest in building the provision of evidence-based practice in an area of their interest (complex trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, psychosis or personality disorders).

We are looking for someone with the desire to develop their clinical skills to their full potential and would support this with regular supervision and line management from a senior practitioner psychologist, CPD and training.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job summary

Are you an experience Nurse, OT or Social Worker looking for a new, exciting opportunity?

Do you have a passion for working with children with mental health complexities?

We are looking for an Advanced Mental Health Practitioners to join our Berkshire West CAMHS Specialist Community Team (SCT) on a 12 month FTC. You will cover Reading and Wokingham and when needed, Newbury.

CAMHS SCT provides a responsive, formulation led intervention for children and young people experiencing complex mental health difficulties or needing urgent and/or intensive specialist support. The service develops an early, holistic understanding of each young per by coproducing formulations with them, their families and key professionals across education, social care and the voluntary sector. This shared approach clarifies the young person's difficulties and the systemic factors influencing their presentation and creates the best care plan to meet their needs.

You will join a team of clinicians from various disciplines to provide assessments, care-coordination, and evidence-based psychological interventions to young people and their families. As a senior member of the team, you will be supporting and supervising less experienced and junior members of the team.

The hours are 9-5pm and you will be based at Erlegh House, University of Reading with free parking on-site.

Main duties of the job

• Provide comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people and their families, as appropriate.
• Provide care co-ordination for young people open to the service where appropriate.
• Independently manage an appropriately sized caseload.
• Use supervision effectively.
• Offer supervision and training to junior colleagues and other agencies as appropriate.
• Work with colleagues to support the clinical leadership of the team.
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and within a multiagency system.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice.
• Contribute to audit, service development and research, as appropriate.
• Maintain own continuing professional development and contribute to team professional development initiatives.

About us

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

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

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

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

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

Job summary

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the 16-17 year old integrated service at Greenwich Time To Talk. Including, providing psychological assessment and low-intensity psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.

The postholder will work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

They will assist with clinically related administration, conduct audits, collect statistics, and support service related research/projects.

Main duties of the job

1. To undertake protocol based psychological assessmentsapplying psychological theory, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct scales, direct and indirect, structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving thepsychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems,under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, inthe community.
3. To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects.
4. To support audit and service development.
5. To increase awareness and access to the 16-17 integrated service at Greenwich Time To Talk.

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and conscientious graduate psychologist to join Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in providing specialist psychological therapy and neurodevelopmental disorders services within their prison mental health services.

The Psychological Therapies Teams and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Teams in prisons are integrated into the mental health team to provide holistic support to a complex population of people in prison presenting with a range of needs and risks. The post would suit individuals interested in a career in clinical and/or forensic psychology or psychological therapies, with evidence of experience working in clinical services expected.

Forensic experience is not essential, though enthusiasm to learn and a proven ability to work as part of a team is important.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within a busy multi-disciplinary prison mental health team, comprising psychologists and psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and nursing staff. They will have responsibility for the delivery of a range of psychological interventions to young adults in custody and working in partnership with health and operational colleagues.

Clinical responsibilities will include provision of psychological assessment, including structured assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), psycho-educational workshops, and short-term trauma-focussed therapies, with access to regular supervision. Involvement in audit and service development is encouraged.

The post-holder will join the wider Bracton forensic psychology department, which has a strong track record in recruiting, training and supporting graduate psychologists within forensic services towards doctoral training. Post-holders would be encouraged to participate in relevant clinical training and existing support systems within the department.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year pa inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

277-8326459-ISIS

Job locations

HMP/YOI ISIS

Belmarsh Way

London

SE28 0FD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting the dissemination of psychological ways of working is an important part of the role, both in direct patient work and supporting the work of colleagues in other disciplines. This includes the supervised provision of psychological assessment, low-intensity therapeutic intervention and consultation using a range of theoretical models, focussed on both risk and need. It also includes co-ordinating audit-related tasks on behalf of the wider inpatient forensic psychology team.In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post holder is employed.To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

Management responsibilities

• To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects with the service as required.To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.

Leadership

• To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.

Clinical

• To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological theory, including neuro-psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.
• To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects.
• To work with other staff to assess or support service users in prison and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions or care guidelines as agreed with the clinical psychologist providing supervision.
• To assist in the development of a psychological based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
• To create graphs or charts to collate or summarise data on individual interventions or treatment programmes.
• To assist in producing visual or material or user-friendly information for interventions with clients.

Research

• To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
• To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.

Communication

• Liaises with other psychology members of the team and other disciplines and agencies responsible for clients care.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Job description Job responsibilities Supporting the dissemination of psychological ways of working is an important part of the role, both in direct patient work and supporting the work of colleagues in other disciplines. This includes the supervised provision of psychological assessment, low-intensity therapeutic intervention and consultation using a range of theoretical models, focussed on both risk and need. It also includes co-ordinating audit-related tasks on behalf of the wider inpatient forensic psychology team.In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post holder is employed.To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties. Management responsibilities To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects with the service as required.To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed. Leadership To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care. Clinical To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological theory, including neuro-psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects. To work with other staff to assess or support service users in prison and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions or care guidelines as agreed with the clinical psychologist providing supervision. To assist in the development of a psychological based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place. To create graphs or charts to collate or summarise data on individual interventions or treatment programmes. To assist in producing visual or material or user-friendly information for interventions with clients. Research To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. Communication Liaises with other psychology members of the team and other disciplines and agencies responsible for clients care. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

• A lower second class (2.2) honours degree or higher in psychology
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• A Masters degree or higher in psychology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of paid or voluntary work in direct care provision

Desirable

• Work with people with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities and/or histories of offending
• Experience of work within forensic or prison settings

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

• High levels of communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be emotive
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems/offending behaviour or learning disabilities

Person Specification Education/qualifications Essential A lower second class (2.2) honours degree or higher in psychology Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable A Masters degree or higher in psychology Experience Essential Experience of paid or voluntary work in direct care provision Desirable Work with people with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities and/or histories of offending Experience of work within forensic or prison settings Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Essential High levels of communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be emotive An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems/offending behaviour or learning disabilities

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP/YOI ISIS

Belmarsh Way

London

SE28 0FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP/YOI ISIS

Belmarsh Way

London

SE28 0FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Bank Health Care Assistants (HCAs) are at the core of the NHS.

We are looking to add to our pool of Bank HCAs who work at numerous locations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are looking for applicants for all locations but would particularly welcome candidates able to work in: Loughborough, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Hinckley and Coalville.

If you are looking for flexibility and can demonstrate prior experience of working in a healthcare environment, then why not consider joining our bank?

We are specifically looking for applicants who can demonstrate working in a Mental Health, Learning Disability or Autism environments as well as general healthcare.

An excellent applicant will be able to highlight a significant range of experiences in their application in such environments and will be able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision in whatever team they would be working. This needs to be evidenced in your application.

This post may close earlier than the advertised closing date depending on volume of applications received.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIPS FOR THESE POSITIONS. PLEASE DONT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE A CURRENT LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be held on Saturday 24th October

Main duties of the job

As an HCA you will support the healthcare team in the delivery of direct patient care. You will work closely with our nurses, allied health professionals and other healthcare professionals in multi-disciplinary teams.

Our patients include people of all ages and we provide both physical and mental health services across our Trust sites or at home/virtually.

You'll be joining our team of bank staff who provide cover across all areas of the Trust. You will work under a flexible zero-hour bank agreement and can choose from available shifts to fit round your other commitments. Shifts vary and can cover days, nights, weekends and other shifts patterns.

Support and training: You will attend a trust induction and undertake mandatory classroom-based training such as basic life support, manual handing, infection control, safeguarding and more.

Once you have completed the suite of mandatory training provided you will then be able to access booking onto shifts.

Our Centralised Staffing Solutions Team will be on hand to support you with any queries or bookings to work on our bank.

Please note, we are a separate employer to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust which manages the three Leicester hospitals. If you are looking for work at the Royal, General or Glenfield hospitals, you need to visit University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust website.

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

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages.

Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

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

Job summary

Therapy Assistant

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £26,000 FTE

Department: Wellbeing & IPU

Location: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW

As a therapy assistant you will contribute to the delivery of care pathways for patients with long term conditions and palliative care rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.

Effectively and efficiently undertake all aspects of clinical duties and procedure required and identified in an individual treatment plan recognising own competencies and the scope of own role. This may be done within the hospice setting inpatient unit or Wellbeing centre or in the community in the patients own home.

Main duties of the job

As a therapy assistant you will contribute to the delivery of care pathways for patients with long term conditions and palliative care rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.

Effectively and efficiently undertake all aspects of clinical duties and procedure required and identified in an individual treatment plan recognising own competencies and the scope of own role. This may be done within the hospice setting inpatient unit or Wellbeing centre or in the community in the patients own home.

About us

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.

Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,000 a year £26,000 FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0156-26-0011

Job locations

1 Northgate Road

Linthorpe

Middlesbrough

TS5 5NW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose and Role

As a therapy assistant you will contribute to the delivery of care pathways for patients with long term conditions and palliative care rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.

Effectively and efficiently undertake all aspects of clinical duties and procedure required and identified in an individual treatment plan recognising own competencies and the scope of own role. This may be done within the hospice setting inpatient unit or Wellbeing centre or in the community in the patients own home.

Main Duties and key result areas

General duties

Effectively and efficiently undertake all the aspects of clinical duties and procedures required and identified in a patients treatment plan, recognizing own competencies and scope of practice

Assess patients needs within the limits of your skills and competence

Apply competency-based treatment techniques/care to patients under supervision of a qualified practitioner following a prescribed treatment plan, including

implementing activities/exercise programmes

Ordering and supplying therapeutic equipment/aids, providing instruction and supervision/evaluation of the use of equipment

Communicate information to patients and carers regarding their health needs and associated treatment plans as well as provide education through programmes such as BIC (Be In Charge, breathlessness and anxiety)

Plan and prioritise own visits in accordance with therapy guidelines and ensure these are documented on SystmOne

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, incorporating motivation, encouragement and confidence building to enable patients to engage in their treatment/care and management plan.

Effective communication skills using all formats/methods of communication, considering communication barriers, such as hearing impairment. Mental capacity impairment.

Make all necessary reasonable adjustments to enable all service users to achieve desired clinical outcomes

Provide information as required to the team, patient, carer and/or relative

Work closely with the wider MDT and liaise with community teams as required to ensure that identified care needs are met and care is co-ordinated properly

Report and take appropriate action regarding any change in patients condition or circumstance, and communicate information to the relevant team members, ensuring this information is clearly documented on SystmOne.

Actively contribute to protecting people at risk by assessing and monitoring the care environment, acting upon and following safeguarding policies and procedures.

Respect dignity of patients obtaining consent, ensuring care is person centred, involving patient, carers, family in shared decision making.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose and Role As a therapy assistant you will contribute to the delivery of care pathways for patients with long term conditions and palliative care rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible. Effectively and efficiently undertake all aspects of clinical duties and procedure required and identified in an individual treatment plan recognising own competencies and the scope of own role. This may be done within the hospice setting inpatient unit or Wellbeing centre or in the community in the patients own home. Main Duties and key result areas General duties Effectively and efficiently undertake all the aspects of clinical duties and procedures required and identified in a patients treatment plan, recognizing own competencies and scope of practice Assess patients needs within the limits of your skills and competence Apply competency-based treatment techniques/care to patients under supervision of a qualified practitioner following a prescribed treatment plan, including implementing activities/exercise programmes Ordering and supplying therapeutic equipment/aids, providing instruction and supervision/evaluation of the use of equipment Communicate information to patients and carers regarding their health needs and associated treatment plans as well as provide education through programmes such as BIC (Be In Charge, breathlessness and anxiety) Plan and prioritise own visits in accordance with therapy guidelines and ensure these are documented on SystmOne Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, incorporating motivation, encouragement and confidence building to enable patients to engage in their treatment/care and management plan. Effective communication skills using all formats/methods of communication, considering communication barriers, such as hearing impairment. Mental capacity impairment. Make all necessary reasonable adjustments to enable all service users to achieve desired clinical outcomes Provide information as required to the team, patient, carer and/or relative Work closely with the wider MDT and liaise with community teams as required to ensure that identified care needs are met and care is co-ordinated properly Report and take appropriate action regarding any change in patients condition or circumstance, and communicate information to the relevant team members, ensuring this information is clearly documented on SystmOne. Actively contribute to protecting people at risk by assessing and monitoring the care environment, acting upon and following safeguarding policies and procedures. Respect dignity of patients obtaining consent, ensuring care is person centred, involving patient, carers, family in shared decision making.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Excellent IT Skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel
• Ability to work under pressure remain calm in stressful situations
• Highly organised, ability to manage and plan workload and prioritse effectively

Desirable

• Experience of working with SystemOne
• Able to facilitate groups

Personal Attributes/ Key skills

Essential

• Team Working
• Planning and Control
• Communication and Influencing
• Attention to Detail

Other

Essential

• Leading Others
• Ability to travel independently across areas covered

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to include min GCSE pass (A-C) in maths and English
• NVQ level III in care/BTEC Health& Social care or equivalent

Desirable

• Additional training in palliative care
• Additional training in communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in adult health or social care setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management
• Experience of signposting services for individuals

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience working as a therapy assistant
• Previous experience working in Palliative care, neurology, respiratory specialities

Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential Excellent IT Skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel Ability to work under pressure remain calm in stressful situations Highly organised, ability to manage and plan workload and prioritse effectively Desirable Experience of working with SystemOne Able to facilitate groups Personal Attributes/ Key skills Essential Team Working Planning and Control Communication and Influencing Attention to Detail Other Essential Leading Others Ability to travel independently across areas covered Qualifications Essential Education to include min GCSE pass (A-C) in maths and English NVQ level III in care/BTEC Health& Social care or equivalent Desirable Additional training in palliative care Additional training in communication skills Experience Essential Experience of working in adult health or social care setting Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management Experience of signposting services for individuals Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Previous experience working as a therapy assistant Previous experience working in Palliative care, neurology, respiratory specialities

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

Teesside Hospice

Address

1 Northgate Road

Linthorpe

Middlesbrough

TS5 5NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.teessidehospice.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Teesside Hospice

Address

1 Northgate Road

Linthorpe

Middlesbrough

TS5 5NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.teessidehospice.org (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship is not normally available for this vacancy - applicants must have the right-to-work in the UK for this role by their proposed start date.

The primary role of the Legal Records Assistant requires the professional responsibility to ensuring all services are completed in a timely and accurate manner, meeting the requirements as set out in the Data Protection 1998 and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The Legal Records Assistant is responsible for providing a high standard of records management services to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and satellite locations.

Working within the criteria of Trust Policy, the Legal Records Assistant will provide primary records management services, ensuring that all requested Health Records are located, retrieved and delivered to the requestor (clinic ward or admin area) within the departmental service level agreement (SLA)

Main duties of the job

The role holder specifically assigned to the legal services department, will be responsible for ensuring their daily allocation of requests are managed accordingly.

The role holder will be part of the legal services team. The legal administrator will ensure daily allocation of record requests, together with record transfers and the return of spent records to the Records Library is completed.

As part of the wider team, the role holder will provide assistance (and will be provided assistance) should there be an unequal allocation of record requests or heavy workloads within their own, or other team members' areas of responsibility. This change in work allocation will be coordinated by the legal administrator; however in their absence, the role holder will be responsible to work fairly within their team to achieve the departmental SLA.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Psychotherapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with a passion for improving care for people with complex emotional needs?

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate clinician to join the Exeter Core Teams within Devon Partnership NHS Trust.

This Band 8a, 0.8 WTE role offers an exciting opportunity to provide highly specialist psychological assessment and intervention, with a particular focus on Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT). You will hold a specialist caseload, support the delivery and clinical oversight of the Exeter MBT programme, and help develop a coherent pathway for people with complex emotional needs across the Eastern locality.

Working closely with community mental health teams, Psychology and Psychological Therapies, inpatient and community services, you will provide expert consultation, supervision, teaching and leadership to support wider workforce capability and psychologically informed care.

You will practise autonomously within professional and Trust governance frameworks while contributing to service development and high-quality, evidence-based care.

Applicants must hold an appropriate professional qualification and registration, alongside MBT Practitioner-level training and experience of working with people with complex emotional needs.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake highly specialist psychological and psychotherapeutic assessments, develop complex formulations and deliver individual and group interventions, principally Mentalisation-Based Treatment. You will manage a specialist caseload and work sensitively with people, families and carers where communication, risk and emotional needs may be complex.

As a locality link clinician for complex emotional needs, you will provide expert advice, consultation and guidance to multidisciplinary colleagues across community and inpatient services. You will support teams with care planning, engagement, and promote psychologically informed and reflective practice.

You will provide clinical oversight to the Exeter MBT programme, support fidelity to the model and contribute to provision across the wider locality. The role includes supervising and developing staff, trainees and volunteers; delivering teaching and training; and contributing to service redesign, audit, research and evaluation. You will maintain accurate clinical records, collect outcome data and work collaboratively with senior leaders and partner services to strengthen an integrated, evidence-based pathway across Devon.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

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

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

Our values

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

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

Job summary

MATERNITY COVER

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced acute speech and language therapist to further develop skills in working with adults within an in-patient setting.

You will be based at either Scunthorpe General Hospital or Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby and will support and deliver the service to in-patients with acquired swallowing disorders across multiple specialties, working alongside medical, nursing and other therapy colleagues.

Training and/or experience in management of patients with complex swallowing difficulties is required, including ideally instrumental assessment (FEES and/or Videofluoroscopy).

Main duties of the job

This post has a cross-site responsibility for overall delivery and analysis of speech and language therapy (S&LT) services in agreed service area, identifying and implementing evidence-based practice. Leading on research and quality improvement in S&LT. Delivering expert level S&LT to highly complex patients.

This job requires the successful candidate to undertake the day-to-day planning, co-ordination, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of S&LT services within the acute setting. To provide S&LT provision on the wards and oversee Acute caseloads.

This post will be based at either Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby or Scunthorpe General Hospital with some cross-site travel/working expected.

You will be responsible for providing an element of team leadership alongside the existing Team Leads for this service and a high level of assessment and intervention to a range of individuals with acquired and often complex swallowing disorders.

About us

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

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

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

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

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job summary

Hours: 20.5 hours per week

Salary: £32,023 FTE (£17,505 Pro-Rata)

Department: Wellbeing & IPU

Location: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW

The enthusiastic post holder will be responsible for delivering Occupational Therapy to the palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice.

The post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the patient's needs on the in -patient unit and well-being services with added input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise patient's independence, function, and quality of life.

Main duties of the job

The enthusiastic post holder will be responsible for delivering Occupational therapy to the palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice.

The post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the patient's needs on the in -patient unit and well-being services with added input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise patient's independence, function, and quality of life.

About us

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.

Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.

Job summary

Do you have the experience, expertise and professional judgement to lead on complex safeguarding concerns and allegations involving those who work with children?

As Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), you will provide independent oversight, authoritative challenge and effective multi-agency coordination, keeping childrens welfare, wishes and feelings at the heart of decision-making. You will also shape and quality assure the LADO service, strengthen practice and turn learning into continuous improvement.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office two days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

As a LADO you will be a SWE registered social worker with substantial management experience in childrens social care, child protection and multi-agency safeguarding.

You will have detailed, current knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, together with experience of coordinating complex allegation-management processes, applying the harm threshold and providing independent advice and challenge.

As a LADO you will chair complex multi-agency meetings, assess risk, manage professional disagreement and secure timely outcomes.

Your strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills are essential, alongside resilience, sound judgement and the confidence to influence senior professionals. Experience of child protection conference chairing, multi-agency training, organisational safeguarding or safer recruitment would be an advantage.

About us

The LADO is based within the Quality Assurance service and works closely with Childrens Social Care, the police, employers, education, early years, health, Ofsted, the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and other safeguarding partners.

We are a small, experienced and supportive team that values professional independence, constructive challenge, strong partnership working and a clear focus on safeguarding children.

You will have the opportunity to influence practice across the local safeguarding system, advise senior leaders and help organisations understand and meet their responsibilities.

Please note: Children's services are currently progressing its Families First transformation programme. This role may be subject to changes to its responsibilities, reporting arrangements and/or job description. Any proposed changes would be managed in accordance with the Councils relevant consultation processes and policies.

Job summary

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about helping young people with mental health problems? Do you have experience of working with Children in Care and their extended networks and are committed to getting the best outcomes for them? If you answer yes to these questions, then Wakefield CAMHS is for you!

We are looking for an experienced and confident Mental Health Practitioner in the Wakefield CAMHS Enhanced Outreach Team. You will work within a busy multidisciplinary team. You must have significant experience and be able to demonstrate your ability to work with young people and their families/carers/networks, particularly Children in Care, who can often present with a range of complex mental health needs. The teams criteria also covers forensic like behaviours including animal cruelty and fire setting.

You must have a range of skills and knowledge to deliver the clinical aspects of the role. You must be able to work as an autonomous practitioner within professional practice guidelines and a structured supervision framework.

Enquires are strongly encouraged. Please contact 01924 316200 and speak with Team Manager Jen Wilson

Please be aware that you must meet all the essential qualification requirements of the role (as described in the person specification) to be considered for interview. You will need to be a registered with a core profession.

Secondment opportunities may be considered for internal candidates.

Main duties of the job

- Hold a caseload of young people with complex mental health concerns to provide therapeutic intervention.

- Attend MDT meetings.

- Liaise with other agencies, such as Social Care Direct, on a regular basis.

- Ensuring documentation and relevant paperwork is up to date and accurate.

- Conduct risk assessments and support young people, carers/parents to manage the risks identified.

- Offer therapeutic intervention to young people on your caseload.

- Support with the duty worker rota (within working hours)

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

While this role meets the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship, due to the short-term nature of the contract, the Trust will not be offering sponsorship for this post.

We welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK or are on a visa route that permits employment without sponsorship. Such applications will be considered alongside all others.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a First Contact Physiotherapist to join our established and experienced team in Crewe (hours TBC 30-37.5 per week).

Are you ready to transform MSK care at the frontline of Promni Health?

Do you want to:

• Work for the only MSK organisation in the UK certified as a Great Place to Work

• Receive 12.5+ days per year of protected CPD and supervision time

• Access funded training opportunities, including injection therapy and independent prescribing

• Be part of a fast growing, award winning clinical organisation that puts people first

Main duties of the job

As a First Contact Physiotherapist, you will work onsite within GP practices as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage MSK patients at the first point of contact, working with full autonomy and strong clinical support.

Please note that this is not a hybrid or remote role. You will be embedded within your allocated practices, collaborating closely with GPs, reception teams, nurses, and wider MDT colleagues to deliver integrated, personalised patient care.

You will have the opportunity to use or develop advanced skills, including injection therapy and independent prescribing, supported by protected CPD time and structured supervision.

About us

Promni Health delivers fully managed clinical services embedded across Primary Care Networks, community services and neighbourhood health systems, working exclusively within the NHS.

Delivering at National Scale

Promni Health supports NHS organisations across England through a scalable, nationally coordinated delivery model:

• 200+ NHS Primary Care Networks

• 33 Integrated Care Boards

• 1,000+ GP Practices

• 1 million+ appointments delivered per year

• 80%+ clinician retention

• 370+ directly employed clinicians

Our national footprint enables consistent mobilisation, shared best practice and reliable service delivery aligned with local system priorities.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Get to know the senior management team at Promni Health: https://promnihealth.co.uk/senior-management-team/

Job summary

The Primary Care Complex Emotional Needs Serviceis an intermediate psychological service that sits between Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services.

The service provides psychological interventions for clients who experience difficulties that may be associated with a personality disorder, as well as clients with PTSD/CPTSD whose needs fall between Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services.

We offer a range of interventions across both pathways and work closely with AWP Access Services to help ensure clients are offered the most appropriate pathway for their needs.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) to join our team. The role involves providing brief psychological interventions and co-facilitating therapeutic groups for clients with Complex Emotional Needs and PTSD/CPTSD.

This is an opportunity for a practitioner looking to broaden their experience of working with clients presenting with Complex Emotional Needs and PTSD/CPTSD, while developing skills within a specialist service that bridges the gap between primary and secondary care.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

You will deliver well-being focused brief interventions to individuals with CPTSD and other complex emotional difficulties.

In addition to providing time limited brief interventions, you will co-facilitate psychoeducational groups working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, trauma-informed care.

You will also be supported to join our training team which has a mandate to provide training to other AWP services on assessing and formulating clients with complex emotional needs.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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

Reference number

342-SWN062-1026

Job locations

Sandalwood Court

Highworth Road

Swindon

SN3 4WF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver brief, wellbeing-focused, psychologically informed interventions tailored to the needs of clients experiencing Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and Complex Emotional Needs.

Working alongside senior therapists to co-facilitate trauma focused psychoeducational groups and DBT informed skills groups.

Support the wider MDT with assessments and creating personalised treatment plans.

Collaborate with the team to ensure holistic care.

Contribute to service development and maintain accurate clinical records.

Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.

Job description Job responsibilities Working closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver brief, wellbeing-focused, psychologically informed interventions tailored to the needs of clients experiencing Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and Complex Emotional Needs. Working alongside senior therapists to co-facilitate trauma focused psychoeducational groups and DBT informed skills groups. Support the wider MDT with assessments and creating personalised treatment plans. Collaborate with the team to ensure holistic care. Contribute to service development and maintain accurate clinical records. Participate in CPD and other developmental activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from MHWP Training Course / Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Registration

Desirable

• training in CBT related interventions
• training related to Complex Emotional Needs / cPTSD

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Proven experience of working effectively with adults in a mental health setting
• Understanding of complex emotional needs / cPTSD and the approaches used

Desirable

• running/facilitating groups

Skills

Essential

• Is able to deliver a range of brief psychologically informed interventions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• able to be supportive to people who are distressed/traumatised

Desirable

• IT skills
• working in a community setting

personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to be self directive
• Ability to be self-reflective
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Desirable

• ability to manage stress effectively

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification from MHWP Training Course / Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Registration Desirable training in CBT related interventions training related to Complex Emotional Needs / cPTSD Experience/Knowledge Essential Proven experience of working effectively with adults in a mental health setting Understanding of complex emotional needs / cPTSD and the approaches used Desirable running/facilitating groups Skills Essential Is able to deliver a range of brief psychologically informed interventions Excellent verbal and written communication skills able to be supportive to people who are distressed/traumatised Desirable IT skills working in a community setting personal qualities Essential Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to be self directive Ability to be self-reflective Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Desirable ability to manage stress effectively

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Sandalwood Court

Highworth Road

Swindon

SN3 4WF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Sandalwood Court

Highworth Road

Swindon

SN3 4WF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a caring and motivated Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join the Maida Vale District Nursing Team, based at Lisson Grove Health Centre.

Working under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional, you will provide general and specific care to a delegated caseload, helping people maintain their independence and receive individualised, person-centred care.

You will be supported to develop your skills and complete competency assessments relevant to your clinical practice.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF Level 3) or recognised equivalent.
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting and as part of a team.
• Good communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• The ability to organise your time and workload effectively.
• A willingness to undertake further training and development.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a community nursing service focused on delivering safe, high-quality care closer to home.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work within agreed competencies, procedures and protocols to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to patient assessment and accurately recording and reporting relevant clinical information.
• Undertaking delegated clinical activities once assessed as competent, including vital signs, urinalysis, glucose monitoring and mobility-related interventions.
• Supporting patients to maintain independence with activities of daily living.
• Identifying and promptly reporting changes in a patient's condition.
• Communicating effectively and sensitively with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Organising and prioritising your delegated caseload and appointments with minimal supervision.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and using clinical databases and IT systems.
• Following infection prevention, health and safety, lone-working, data protection and incident-reporting requirements.
• Participating in training, competency development, team meetings, audits and service improvement.
• Working within your level of competence and seeking appropriate support when required

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job summary

Job Title: CT/MRI Radiographer

Band: Band 5

Base: You will be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required across all hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital and Hinckley CDC).

Reports to: Superintendent Radiographer

Accountable to: Modality Lead, Imaging Operational Lead

Main duties of the job

This is primarily a clinical role and you will be primarily based in CT providing expertise within the area and may be required to work in other areas/modalities as part of a rota. In your post as a Band 5 Radiographer you will be working at all sites at University Hospitals of Leicester (Glenfield Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Hinckley CDC).

The hours of work are 37.5 Hours per week (3 long days of 11.5h per day), including participating on an on call rota and out of hours service (night rota). If your initial location is one of these sites excess travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base. The department will consider flexible working hours requests as per the trust policy.

Our training programme and comprehensive induction package will provide support to the successful candidate. MRI training will be offered once proficiency in CT has been demonstrated and will be scheduled based on availability within a waiting list. There will be an expectation to take an active role in CPD in order to develop skills within this speciality.

We welcome return to practice radiographers.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030)

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, fixed term post as a band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Team within Children and Young People Services, working into a general adolescence unit (acute ward) in Middlesborough.

This service supports young people aged 13-18 years mixed sex ward, young people who are experiencing complex mental health difficulties, trauma and/or neurodevelopmental conditions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who has clinical experience and the ability to work autonomously. The successful candidate would require a strong role identify and sound clinical background knowledge, hold skills on how to balance clinical needs of the service, the team and own expectations. The successful candidate will work alongside the MDT team to deliver specialised assessments and interventions and will be required to adapt to meet a wide range of needs.

We are a responsive, innovative and dynamic Foundation Trust, encouraging Leadership, opportunities for Continuing Professional Development and developing specialist skills and training. Our approach to recruitment is values based and applicants must reflect the Trust's corporate values and behaviors.

Main duties of the job

The job role of the specialist occupational therapist is to screen all young people who are admitted or transferred into the acute ward. The occupational therapist is integral to the young persons care, using assessment, treatment plans to support he young person to discover and recover. The successful candidate will proactively advocate the needs of young people to other professionals, meeting families with consideration of adaptation and working holistically with the focus of occupational performance in all aspects of the young person's care and treatment.

The successful candidate will facilitate therapeutic groups as well as 1:1 individual sessions in order to support clinical observations to inform formal assessments. The OT will gather information to support occupational formulation with devising interventions plans in collaboration with young person.

The successful candidate will use best-evidence based assessments, write reports and clear documentations of clinical contact with young people. The OT regularly provides feedback through attending clinical meetings with advocating the occupational needs for young people.

The successful candidate will have a supervisor role which includes supervision of AHP support staff, providing clear guidance on therapy directed interventions and supporting staff with CPD. The OT role has opportunity for development of staff through training.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

We want to hear from you! We recommend that before you make an application, please contact Demi Angouras, Practice Lead via email for an informal chat and clear overview of the role [email protected]

Exciting opportunity to join, the Mental Health Assessment & Intervention Service (MAIS). The service was set to provide high quality care for people experiencing mental health problems in Plymouth & has proved a success across the city. The service offer evidence-based treatment pathways for individuals that do not meet Community Mental Health Team, & require more intervention then is available in the community.

We are seeking to recruit a flexible Mental Health Support worker to join the team. This post will offer a challenging & exciting opportunity to gain experience of working across Livewell's Community Mental Health Service, developing relationships with Primary Care, partner agencies & secondary mental health services. You will co facilitate evidence-based recovery focussed interventions within groups & 1-1.

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Job Share(s) Considered

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility

Main duties of the job

Working within a multidisciplinary service of Consultants, Psychologist, Nurses, OTs, Social workers, Support workers, Peer Support Workers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners working to provide outstanding specialist mental health assessment and evidenced based intervention for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and complex emotional needs. Providing high quality of care, achieve the services key performance indicators, create a positive learning environment for all and maintain a culture of psychological safety.

Main duties of the job

Delivering interventions 1-1 and within a group setting that are evidence based and recovery focused.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively over the telephone and face to face within the boundaries of confidentiality.

Verbal and written information sharing, within the Team or the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with the Livewell Southwest policies, including the Data Protection Act (1998).

The post holder demonstrates a positive attitude to mental health attending to patients with respect and courtesy.

The post holder will ensure that professional boundaries are always adhered to.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement early if a high number of applications are submitted.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Social Worker seeking promotion?

Are you looking to develop into leadership & take your social care skills in the field of Adult Mental Health further?

Do you want to be part of an energetic & dynamic team in the heart of the South West Hertfordshire community, working for an award-winning, outstanding Trust?

We are looking for a Band 7 Senior Social Worker to join the Adult Community Mental Health Service in Watford/Three Rivers, Hertfordshire.

You must hold a full valid driving license and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• promote and lead the social care agenda within our multidisciplinary teams, acting in accordance with the principles of personalisation,
• carry out complex assessments of need, plan and deliver services and review outcomes with the individual, their personal support networks and support providers
• ensure practice within the team is responsive, inclusive and community based with a clear focus on outcomes
• supervise the social care staff within the team and support the wider team with social care
• manage the provision of assessments under the Care Act 2014 and the reviews of packages of care
• work collaboratively with community partners to ensure individuals and families are supported and their needs are met
• act as a champion and leader of social care, including safeguarding practice, within the locality/quadrant
• be professionally registered.

In return, we can offer you:

• leadership and management training opportunities
• 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro rata)
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
• One of the UK's best pension schemes
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing services
• Special leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.

Our family of over 4000 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.

The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Our Trust values are:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated individuals capable of working as a team member or on their own initiative to join our Estates & Facilities Domestic Team providing an effective and efficient service for the Glenfield Hospital, you must have a professional and logical approach to your work.

Previous experience within a confidential/hospital environment or similar role is preferred.

A good standard of the English language both written and oral communication is essential.

You will be required to work 18:00-22:00 Monday to Friday but will required to be flexible depending on the needs of the service.

In house training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The role of Domestic Assistant is a multi-skilled involves cleaning duties within designated patient/non-patient areas within the Trust

• Display a high standard of personal hygiene and presentation and demonstrate good hygiene practices.
• Observe confidentiality of patients and employing trusts business at all times.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with Work Colleagues, Managers and with Clinical Teams accordance with Trust values.
• Working flexibly within the Domestic Team.
• Working as part of a team.
• Having and maintaining good relationships and communication with Clinical Services working together to provide a high quality service.

About us

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centers.

Our team is made up of more than 14,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:

• We are Compassionate
• We are Proud
• We are Inclusive
• We are one team

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary general practice team. As an Independent Prescriber, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, prescribing support and long-term condition management. Working closely with GPs, nursing staff and the wider practice team, you will help improve patient outcomes, enhance medicines safety and reduce healthcare inequalities across our practice population.

The successful candidate will lead on medication reviews, high-risk drug monitoring, repeat prescribing systems and medicines reconciliation, while supporting patients to get the most from their medicines. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, achievement of QOF and contractual targets, and the ongoing development of integrated pharmacy services within primary care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Clinical Pharmacist who is passionate about delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care within a supportive and progressive primary care environment.

Main duties of the job

Undertake structured medication reviews and optimise prescribing to improve patient outcomes and ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.Manage long-term conditions within your scope of practice, including providing advice, treatment and prescribing where appropriately qualified to do so.Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and identify opportunities to improve patient care and reduce medicines-related risk.Support the management of repeat prescribing systems, high-risk drug monitoring and medicines safety initiatives.Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to provide patient-centred care and improve service delivery.Respond to medication queries from patients and clinicians, providing expert pharmaceutical advice and support.Contribute to quality improvement projects, clinical audits and achievement of contractual and quality targets.Promote health and wellbeing through patient education, shared decision-making and supporting patients to self-manage their conditions.

About us

London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative is a not-for-profit SocialEnterprise, now in its 30th year of providing high-quality services across a range ofprimary and urgent care contracts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to 5 millionpatients in North West, North Central and North East London.

We pride ourselves ondelivering safe, effective, responsive, caring, and well-led patient centred clinicalservices as recognised by our Good CQC rating in all areas of our organisation.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,000 to £65,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0441-26-0045

Job locations

Hammersmith and Fulham Centres For Health

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Rd

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Hammersmith and Fulham Centres for Health

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

LONDON

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions within scope of practice.
• Prescribe medication as an Independent Prescriber (where applicable).
• Conduct clinics and consultations for medication-related issues.
• Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of their medicines.

Medicines Safety and Governance

• Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Monitor high-risk medicines and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Identify and reduce prescribing risks and medication errors.
• Support compliance with medicines management policies and best practice guidance.

Prescribing Support

• Manage and authorise repeat prescriptions in line with practice protocols.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to clinicians and practice staff.
• Review prescribing against local and national guidance to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, PCN staff and external healthcare providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Liaise with secondary care colleagues regarding medication-related issues.

Quality Improvement

• Lead and participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Support achievement of QOF, IIF and other contractual requirements.
• Analyse prescribing data and identify opportunities for service development.

Training and Development

• Provide medicines-related education and training to practice staff.
• Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.
• Support the development of pharmacy services within the practice and Primary Care Network.

Person Specification Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards).
• Experience of clinical pharmacy practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Confident use of clinical systems and digital healthcare technology.

Reporting To

• Practice Manager and/or Clinical Lead GP.

Key Relationships

• GPs
• Advanced Clinical Practitioners
• Nursing Team
• Practice Management Team
• PCN Colleagues
• Community Pharmacy Teams
• Secondary Care Providers

Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesClinical PracticeUndertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.Manage patients with long-term conditions within scope of practice.Prescribe medication as an Independent Prescriber (where applicable).Conduct clinics and consultations for medication-related issues.Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of their medicines.Medicines Safety and GovernanceUndertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.Monitor high-risk medicines and ensure appropriate follow-up.Identify and reduce prescribing risks and medication errors.Support compliance with medicines management policies and best practice guidance.Prescribing SupportManage and authorise repeat prescriptions in line with practice protocols.Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to clinicians and practice staff.Review prescribing against local and national guidance to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.Multidisciplinary WorkingWork collaboratively with GPs, nurses, PCN staff and external healthcare providers.Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.Liaise with secondary care colleagues regarding medication-related issues.Quality ImprovementLead and participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.Support achievement of QOF, IIF and other contractual requirements.Analyse prescribing data and identify opportunities for service development.Training and DevelopmentProvide medicines-related education and training to practice staff.Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.Support the development of pharmacy services within the practice and Primary Care Network.Person Specification EssentialRegistered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards).Experience of clinical pharmacy practice.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Sound clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.Confident use of clinical systems and digital healthcare technology.Reporting ToPractice Manager and/or Clinical Lead GP.Key RelationshipsGPsAdvanced Clinical PractitionersNursing TeamPractice Management TeamPCN ColleaguesCommunity Pharmacy TeamsSecondary Care Providers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a clinical pharmacist in primary care, general practice, PCN, community pharmacy or secondary care.
• Experience of medicines optimisation and undertaking medication reviews.
• Experience of managing patients with long-term conditions.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service development activities.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent. Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Independent Prescriber qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Experience Essential Experience working as a clinical pharmacist in primary care, general practice, PCN, community pharmacy or secondary care. Experience of medicines optimisation and undertaking medication reviews. Experience of managing patients with long-term conditions. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service development activities.

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

LCW UCC

Address

Hammersmith and Fulham Centres For Health

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Rd

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

LCW UCC

Address

Hammersmith and Fulham Centres For Health

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Rd

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

As our MINT Recovery Navigator, you will deliver mental health support and interventions to people in primary care. You will work collaboratively with the client, GP, and other health and care professionals to ensure people with moderate-serious mental health needs are supported to connect to their community, to build resilience and to improve their wellbeing. The role will work with patients with mental health needs registered to one of the GP practices that sit within the PCN. This role is about supporting people with moderate to serious mental health needs who often fall between the primary and secondary care gap. You will work closely with clients experiencing domestic violence and offer specialised domestic violence support to survivors. You will work within a recovery and psychologically informed approach, taking a holistic view to support peoples recovery to live fulfilling lives.

Main duties of the job

Work as a core member of the MINT based in the locality hub alongside professionals from PCLS/Bristol Triage, Adult Social Care and AWP, and others to complete support conversations with clients referred into the MINT hub.

Work closely with colleagues and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as GPs, Health and Social Care, other Voluntary and Community Services and taking initiative to share learning, new ideas and trends.

To complete support conversations with the client. The support conversation is a simple intervention to assess what matters to a person with regard to their lie, support needs, goals, strengths, and desired outcomes whilst addressing their concerns.

Attend and contribute in a positive and proactive way to daily handovers and Multi-Disciplinary Discussions (MDD) within the MINT Hub.

Identify, assess, contribute, maintain, provide feedback, and manage risk to ensure it is minimised.

To navigate the wider system which includes signposting or supporting the client to access support in relation to housing, debt advice, employment, family/relationship breakdown and domestic violence etc.

Manage casework, documentation, and time effectively, ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with policies, making the best use of own supervision, training, and staff development

Deliver specialised domestic violence support to survivors.

Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery.

About us

Missing Link provides practical advice and support to individuals to allow them to maintain a rich and meaningful life. The aim is to deliver recovery and wellbeing opportunities for people with mental health and other support needs to achieve their hopes and ambitions. In addition, we provide dedicated domestic abuse support to women, men and children.

Job summary

This is an opportunity for a Nurse to join an enthusiastic, innovative, supportive and experienced Early Intervention Team. The BANES Early Intervention Team is a multidisciplinary service providing care to people aged 14-64 experiencing a first episode of psychosis. We deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions and work closely with service users, carers and families. The service is part of the AWP Trust-wide Early Intervention Service and maintains strong links with regional and national Early Intervention networks.

We are forward thinking; working closely with the Research and Development team. We deliver NICE-approved, evidence based interventions, including CBT for psychosis, family work, occupational and vocational advice/interventions, physical health monitoring and interventions, alongside pharmacological interventions. In addition, all team members are involved in the facilitation social, activity, and carer's support/education groups. We are committed to working with the model Your Team Your Conversation Your Plan which promotes co-production, collaborative care planning.

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about providing excellent care and nursing interventions for service users, and who is committed to team working. You must be an excellent communicator, have a flexible approach to your work with a good knowledge base of the principles of Early Intervention in Psychosis.

Main duties of the job

To use the specialist CAARMS assessment to identify people presenting with symptoms of possible psychosis.

To plan and implement specialist programmes of care for people following the first appearance of psychosis, including carrying a specialist caseload of clients and acting as care co-ordinator.

To liaise and work in collaboration with other agencies in planning and assessing programmes of care.

To co-facilitate social and therapeutic groups.

To co-deliver educational group to service users, other teams and the wider public.

To provide specialist advice to service users, carers and professionals.

To develop awareness sessions around psychosis and early intervention to be delivered within education and youth services.

To provide clinical supervision to junior staff, students and supportworkers.

To undertake audit, research and development activities.

This role is focussed on providing appropriate, effective nursing interventions and treatments to people with Psychosis and their Carers and their supporters in the community, enabling and assisting them to meet daily health, social care and wellbeing needs, in line with personal recovery goals, and facilitating engagement with mainstream services.

We are committed to continuous learning and development, supported by management and clinical supervision. There will be opportunities to develop your interests supported by ongoing training.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

342-BNS070-1026

Job locations

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service delivering all components of the established Early Intervention model.To provide comprehensive and specialist assessment of people between the ages of 14 to 64 years referred to the Early Intervention Team with a first episode psychosis or possibly emerging psychosis. This will include the use of formal psychiatric and psychological rating scales, as well as liaison with carers and staff from other agencies that may be involved with the young person.

To provide advice and to assist other members of the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service with interventions which draw on your own specialist professional knowledge (for example, an occupational therapist specialist would be expected to advise on and carry out specialist occupational and vocational assessments).

To provide advice and support to carers/ relatives , and to provide structured family work to families where a person has a first episode or emerging psychosis.

To assist in the transfer of appropriate cases between the CAMHS and Adult Services, in keeping with need and service user wishes.

In line with Trust policy, to receive regular clinical supervision and to participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service.

To participate in the development and delivery of teaching and training where appropriate. In particular to plan, develop and deliver training around psychosis and the importance of early intervention to young people, carers and staff within schools, colleges, youth organisations and other community groups.

To provide clinical supervision for students, support workers and junior staff.

To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directives of the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service as well as the Trust.

To maintain and further develop high standards of professional practice through co-operative work with other mental health professionals and involvement in professional audit.

To deliver and oversee medication/depo management within the team.

To play an actively supportive role along side the physical health worker within the team, maintaining physical health monitoring and interventions.

Job description Job responsibilities To work within the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service delivering all components of the established Early Intervention model.To provide comprehensive and specialist assessment of people between the ages of 14 to 64 years referred to the Early Intervention Team with a first episode psychosis or possibly emerging psychosis. This will include the use of formal psychiatric and psychological rating scales, as well as liaison with carers and staff from other agencies that may be involved with the young person. To provide advice and to assist other members of the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service with interventions which draw on your own specialist professional knowledge (for example, an occupational therapist specialist would be expected to advise on and carry out specialist occupational and vocational assessments). To provide advice and support to carers/ relatives , and to provide structured family work to families where a person has a first episode or emerging psychosis. To assist in the transfer of appropriate cases between the CAMHS and Adult Services, in keeping with need and service user wishes. In line with Trust policy, to receive regular clinical supervision and to participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service. To participate in the development and delivery of teaching and training where appropriate. In particular to plan, develop and deliver training around psychosis and the importance of early intervention to young people, carers and staff within schools, colleges, youth organisations and other community groups. To provide clinical supervision for students, support workers and junior staff. To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directives of the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service as well as the Trust. To maintain and further develop high standards of professional practice through co-operative work with other mental health professionals and involvement in professional audit. To deliver and oversee medication/depo management within the team. To play an actively supportive role along side the physical health worker within the team, maintaining physical health monitoring and interventions.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Professional qualification (registration in mental health nursing)

Desirable

• Has relevant experience at band 5.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of and commitment to multi-disciplinary/whole team working.

Desirable

• experience of working with young people
• experience of supervising staff

Skills

Essential

• Clean driving license and access to a car.
• accurate record keeping
• risk management ability

Desirable

• experience of facilitating groups
• CBT experience
• systemic family work experience
• phlebotomy

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge and skills in psychiatric assessment / formulation with client group. Understanding of FEP and role of early intervention in psychosis teams

Desirable

• Experience of assessing psychosis via standardised assessment tools.

physical health/medication

Essential

• experience of medication management/monitoring
• phlebotomy trained or willing to undergo training
• experience of delivering health education

Desirable

• experience of managing teams depo administration

Knowledge

Essential

• in-depth knowledge of the early intervention in psychosis model

Desirable

• previous experience of working within an EI team
• previous experience of working with individuals with psychosis using a psychological approach

Person Specification Qualification Essential Professional qualification (registration in mental health nursing) Desirable Has relevant experience at band 5. Experience Essential Experience of and commitment to multi-disciplinary/whole team working. Desirable experience of working with young people experience of supervising staff Skills Essential Clean driving license and access to a car. accurate record keeping risk management ability Desirable experience of facilitating groups CBT experience systemic family work experience phlebotomy Knowledge Essential Good knowledge and skills in psychiatric assessment / formulation with client group. Understanding of FEP and role of early intervention in psychosis teams Desirable Experience of assessing psychosis via standardised assessment tools. physical health/medication Essential experience of medication management/monitoring phlebotomy trained or willing to undergo training experience of delivering health education Desirable experience of managing teams depo administration Knowledge Essential in-depth knowledge of the early intervention in psychosis model Desirable previous experience of working within an EI team previous experience of working with individuals with psychosis using a psychological approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced social worker to join our interdisciplinary team on a temporary six-month secondment, leading our social work practice across our community and in-patient services. With services continually evolving, we are looking for a motivated, experienced and dynamic clinician to support service development and delivery within our amazing inter-disciplinary team.

Our charitable purpose is to support people affected by life limiting illness, this support looks different for each individual so we are looking for a social worker that can demonstrate truly person-centred approaches, ensuring equity of service delivery leading on initiatives such as clinical volunteering.

The postholder will provide professional leadership, line management of staff and volunteers, and play a pivotal role in the development of services as well as safeguarding and delivery of our EDI strategy by supporting under represented populations such as the homeless community.

Having had experience of supporting vulnerable adults and palliative care the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the social work team; supporting our trainee social worker, leading professional social work practice & education, as well as the delivery of safeguarding, MCA and DoLS training and practice.

Main duties of the job

This six-month secondment provides an opportunity for an experienced, qualified social worker to join our interdisciplinary team (IDT), providing responsive, high-quality care across Kirkwood Integrated Community Services (KICS) and the In-Patient Unit.

As professional lead for social work, the postholder will provide visible leadership, professional guidance and supervision, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice throughout the secondment.

The Senior Social Worker will provide operational management for agreed aspects of service delivery within the IDT and clinical and managerial supervision of professional staff in accordance with The Kirkwoods service specifications. The postholder will contribute to the charity-wide Safeguarding Group and act as the organisations Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) lead, ensuring compliance with local and national guidance and statutory and regulatory requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

About us

As an employee, you will be offered a range of benefits, including 27 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, high-quality, low-cost meals at our Dalton site and complementary therapies. NHS Pensions are also transferable for those already contributing.

The Kirkwood provide specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support are also provided for their family members, friends, and carers, both during the illness and after death. Through education, training, and partnership with others, we improve care for everyone affected by a life limiting illness.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,991 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0030-26-0016

Job locations

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

This six-month secondment provides an opportunity for an experienced, qualified social worker to join our interdisciplinary team (IDT), providing responsive, high-quality care across Kirkwood Integrated Community Services (KICS) and the In-Patient Unit.

As professional lead for social work, the postholder will provide visible leadership, professional guidance and supervision, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice throughout the secondment.

The Senior Social Worker will provide operational management for agreed aspects of service delivery within the IDT and clinical and managerial supervision of professional staff in accordance with The Kirkwoods service specifications. The postholder will contribute to the charity-wide Safeguarding Group and act as the organisations Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) lead, ensuring compliance with local and national guidance and statutory and regulatory requirements.

Clinical

Complete holistic, psychosocial assessments that reflect and represent the views and needs of the person and those significant to them

Support the Carers Support Needs Assessment (CSNAT) in a timely manner.

Use analytical skills and evidence-based practice to inform assessment decision making and interventions

Working in partnership to develop effective, creative, personalised plans to achieve positive outcomes

Enable individual independence, empowerment, well-being, choice and control

Assess and manage risk, knowing how to intervene proportionately to ensure people are protected from harm and feel safe, while protecting their human rights

Proactively manage own case load, including prioritising clinical caseload ensuring good quality service and achieve performance targets alongside members of the IDT and in collaboration with social work team members

Act as an advocate for patients and families under the care of The Kirkwood, working in partnership to respond to changing needs and promote equitable access for underserved populations across Kirklees

Improve and facilitate the timely transfer of care across the health and social care systems

Anticipate and identify the bereavement needs of families and carers, and as appropriate, in liaison with other team members, participate in bereavement follow up, handover and referral.

You will be responsible for the day to day management of your assigned cases in partnership with the IDT, intervening with legal and procedural authority to protect vulnerable people at risk of abuse or neglect; to help individuals develop and sustain their capacities for independent living and in complex situations to try and prevent or resolve conflict which may place individuals at risk.

You will undertake evidence-based assessments of individuals and their carers needs dealing with the more complex cases presented, undertaking risk assessments.

You will enable individuals to maintain wellbeing, personal dignity, and independence by supporting them, and their relevant networks, to put together a plan which will meet their assessed needs, and eligible outcomes in line with relevant legislation and council priorities.

Liaise with the Local Authority and Continuing Health Care and other appropriate agencies as required

Provide appropriate handover to other Social Workers as transitions through services occur, providing a seamless Social Work Service

Works in a way that takes into account issues relating to age, sexuality, health, race, religion, culture, and life experience

Provides verbal and written reports as required, collaborating with the IDT to provide comprehensive, up to date documentation and reports.

Works flexibly and embraces new ways of working, within confidentiality and information sharing protocols

To have a high degree of self-awareness and use this to maintain own and others emotional well-being, managing individuals and groups in distress or conflict, demonstrating resilience to frequently encountered highly emotional circumstances.

Management

Provide line management and leadership for staff and volunteers, maintaining safe, effective service delivery and a positive patient experience across relevant services and teams

Support the implementation of agreed operational changes, policies and procedures, with responsibility for the social work team and agreed aspects of the wider IDT

Effective communication with senior managers on activities and inform of any issues affecting delivery of service.

Effective use of data to manage service delivery and performance

Hold responsibility for delivery of the Key performance targets of the team

Support the Service Manage budgets and expenditure to ensure appropriate uses of our financial resources, in line with internal financial controls.

Ensure effective working relationships with our agency partners and other relevant services within the Local Authority

Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management

Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and high complexity in a way that delivers good safeguarding and well-being outcomes for pateints and families

Provision of coordination and leadership as part of the KICS and virtual ward, ensuring delivery of high quality responsive services.

To provide professional advice to staff, colleagues and partners for the area of responsibility.

Education

Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching programmes internally and externally, providing quality assurance and evidence based practice approaches, particularly in relation to social work, Safeguarding, MCA and DoLs.

Provide and support the provision of practice teaching for IDT members

Effectively engage with and support volunteers to enhance service provision and contribute to volunteer mentoring as required.

Undertake appropriate and relevant professional training and qualifications if considered to be part of agreed personal and professional development review (PDR)

Represent The Kirkwood at functions and other events as necessary across Kirklees and the ICS

Take responsibility for own professional development in line with Personal Development Review (PDR) and attend and contribute to opportunities to reflect including team meetings, line management and clinical supervision.

Make effective use of supervision and contributes to the Personal Development processes.

Works within the Professional Capabilities Framework, statutory requirements and The Kirkwood policies and procedures.

Quality and Professional Practice

To work as professional lead for social work; maintaining up-to-date knowledge of research findings, legislation, statutory guidance and policy developments relevant to the service area.

Maintain clear records of agreed work, outstanding actions and key risks, and provide a structured handover before the secondment ends

To act as the organisational MCA and DoLs lead, being responsible for ensuring that the relevant policy and procedure is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with statutory and local joint multi-agency requirements

Safeguarding

Safeguarding adults at risk is central to your role and the postholder will provide consultative advice, education and support to members of the IDT regarding the social care needs of people, as they relate to the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

To take an active role in leading safeguarding within the organisation as part of the safeguarding team, working as lead on the development, implementation, and monitoring of safeguarding policies, procedures and training. The individual will promote a culture of vigilance and accountability, provide guidance and support to colleagues, and ensure that safeguarding standards are consistently upheld across the organisation. Responsibilities will also include proactively identifying and addressing potential risks, facilitating regular safeguarding training, and acting as a point of contact for any safeguarding concerns. Demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration across the organisation in order to maintain a safe and supportive environment for all stakeholders.

Being jointly responsible for ensuring that the relevant policy and procedure is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with statutory and local joint multi-agency requirements. Working as co-chair of the safeguarding working Group Progress actions required to meet the safeguarding standards.

Contribute to an organisation wide Safeguarding Self-Assessment on an annual basis, driving any related actions to be addressed within the cross-charity Safeguarding Group

Job description Job responsibilities Role SummaryThis six-month secondment provides an opportunity for an experienced, qualified social worker to join our interdisciplinary team (IDT), providing responsive, high-quality care across Kirkwood Integrated Community Services (KICS) and the In-Patient Unit.As professional lead for social work, the postholder will provide visible leadership, professional guidance and supervision, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice throughout the secondment.The Senior Social Worker will provide operational management for agreed aspects of service delivery within the IDT and clinical and managerial supervision of professional staff in accordance with The Kirkwoods service specifications. The postholder will contribute to the charity-wide Safeguarding Group and act as the organisations Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) lead, ensuring compliance with local and national guidance and statutory and regulatory requirements. ClinicalComplete holistic, psychosocial assessments that reflect and represent the views and needs of the person and those significant to them Support the Carers Support Needs Assessment (CSNAT) in a timely manner. Use analytical skills and evidence-based practice to inform assessment decision making and interventions Working in partnership to develop effective, creative, personalised plans to achieve positive outcomes Enable individual independence, empowerment, well-being, choice and control Assess and manage risk, knowing how to intervene proportionately to ensure people are protected from harm and feel safe, while protecting their human rights Proactively manage own case load, including prioritising clinical caseload ensuring good quality service and achieve performance targets alongside members of the IDT and in collaboration with social work team members Act as an advocate for patients and families under the care of The Kirkwood, working in partnership to respond to changing needs and promote equitable access for underserved populations across Kirklees Improve and facilitate the timely transfer of care across the health and social care systems Anticipate and identify the bereavement needs of families and carers, and as appropriate, in liaison with other team members, participate in bereavement follow up, handover and referral. You will be responsible for the day to day management of your assigned cases in partnership with the IDT, intervening with legal and procedural authority to protect vulnerable people at risk of abuse or neglect; to help individuals develop and sustain their capacities for independent living and in complex situations to try and prevent or resolve conflict which may place individuals at risk. You will undertake evidence-based assessments of individuals and their carers needs dealing with the more complex cases presented, undertaking risk assessments. You will enable individuals to maintain wellbeing, personal dignity, and independence by supporting them, and their relevant networks, to put together a plan which will meet their assessed needs, and eligible outcomes in line with relevant legislation and council priorities. Liaise with the Local Authority and Continuing Health Care and other appropriate agencies as required Provide appropriate handover to other Social Workers as transitions through services occur, providing a seamless Social Work Service Works in a way that takes into account issues relating to age, sexuality, health, race, religion, culture, and life experience Provides verbal and written reports as required, collaborating with the IDT to provide comprehensive, up to date documentation and reports. Works flexibly and embraces new ways of working, within confidentiality and information sharing protocols To have a high degree of self-awareness and use this to maintain own and others emotional well-being, managing individuals and groups in distress or conflict, demonstrating resilience to frequently encountered highly emotional circumstances. Management Provide line management and leadership for staff and volunteers, maintaining safe, effective service delivery and a positive patient experience across relevant services and teams Support the implementation of agreed operational changes, policies and procedures, with responsibility for the social work team and agreed aspects of the wider IDT Effective communication with senior managers on activities and inform of any issues affecting delivery of service. Effective use of data to manage service delivery and performance Hold responsibility for delivery of the Key performance targets of the team Support the Service Manage budgets and expenditure to ensure appropriate uses of our financial resources, in line with internal financial controls. Ensure effective working relationships with our agency partners and other relevant services within the Local Authority Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and high complexity in a way that delivers good safeguarding and well-being outcomes for pateints and families Provision of coordination and leadership as part of the KICS and virtual ward, ensuring delivery of high quality responsive services. To provide professional advice to staff, colleagues and partners for the area of responsibility. Education Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching programmes internally and externally, providing quality assurance and evidence based practice approaches, particularly in relation to social work, Safeguarding, MCA and DoLs. Provide and support the provision of practice teaching for IDT members Effectively engage with and support volunteers to enhance service provision and contribute to volunteer mentoring as required. Undertake appropriate and relevant professional training and qualifications if considered to be part of agreed personal and professional development review (PDR) Represent The Kirkwood at functions and other events as necessary across Kirklees and the ICS Take responsibility for own professional development in line with Personal Development Review (PDR) and attend and contribute to opportunities to reflect including team meetings, line management and clinical supervision. Make effective use of supervision and contributes to the Personal Development processes. Works within the Professional Capabilities Framework, statutory requirements and The Kirkwood policies and procedures. Quality and Professional Practice To work as professional lead for social work; maintaining up-to-date knowledge of research findings, legislation, statutory guidance and policy developments relevant to the service area. Maintain clear records of agreed work, outstanding actions and key risks, and provide a structured handover before the secondment ends To act as the organisational MCA and DoLs lead, being responsible for ensuring that the relevant policy and procedure is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with statutory and local joint multi-agency requirements Safeguarding Safeguarding adults at risk is central to your role and the postholder will provide consultative advice, education and support to members of the IDT regarding the social care needs of people, as they relate to the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards To take an active role in leading safeguarding within the organisation as part of the safeguarding team, working as lead on the development, implementation, and monitoring of safeguarding policies, procedures and training. The individual will promote a culture of vigilance and accountability, provide guidance and support to colleagues, and ensure that safeguarding standards are consistently upheld across the organisation. Responsibilities will also include proactively identifying and addressing potential risks, facilitating regular safeguarding training, and acting as a point of contact for any safeguarding concerns. Demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration across the organisation in order to maintain a safe and supportive environment for all stakeholders. Being jointly responsible for ensuring that the relevant policy and procedure is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with statutory and local joint multi-agency requirements. Working as co-chair of the safeguarding working Group Progress actions required to meet the safeguarding standards. Contribute to an organisation wide Safeguarding Self-Assessment on an annual basis, driving any related actions to be addressed within the cross-charity Safeguarding Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a SWE recognised Social Work qualification and is SWE registered.
• Work or placement experience of working with vulnerable adults and their carers.
• Varied clinical experience working with adults alongside multi agency and multi disciplinary teams.
• Keeps up to date with changes in practice, legislation and guidance and is commited to continuous professional development and working within professional standards.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting palliative patients and families, leading to understanding of the complexities of palliative and end of life care
• Ability to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need to meet outcomes.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply legislation to practice including MCA, DOLS and Safeguarding.
• Understanding of developments in adult social care.
• Ability to undertake high quality assesments and provide clear analysis within set timescales.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and skills to a new situation.
• IT skills to support accurate and timely case recording.
• Previous experience of working at Senior Social Work level, delivering line management and peer support and training to staff.
• Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individuals needs, providing person centered care
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with both routine and complex social situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and varied communication needs
• Ability to work in an environment that is emotionally demanding and support colleagues
• Skills of self appraisal, recognizing own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn from others.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance clinical and non clinical work, adhering to deadlines and urgent clinical need.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in both clinical and non clinical settings, including group facilitation and presentation skills
• Dynamic and motivated to deliver a high standard of care.

Desirable

• Awareness of Local and National initiatives relating to palliative care
• Robust understanding of Clinical Governance
• Highly developed skills of critical appraisal
• Working knowledge of integrated systems across Kirklees
• Knowledge and understanding of third sector working
• Understanding of the needs of under represented populations

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Holds a SWE recognised Social Work qualification and is SWE registered. Work or placement experience of working with vulnerable adults and their carers. Varied clinical experience working with adults alongside multi agency and multi disciplinary teams. Keeps up to date with changes in practice, legislation and guidance and is commited to continuous professional development and working within professional standards. Knowledge and experience of supporting palliative patients and families, leading to understanding of the complexities of palliative and end of life care Ability to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need to meet outcomes. Working knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply legislation to practice including MCA, DOLS and Safeguarding. Understanding of developments in adult social care. Ability to undertake high quality assesments and provide clear analysis within set timescales. Ability to transfer knowledge and skills to a new situation. IT skills to support accurate and timely case recording. Previous experience of working at Senior Social Work level, delivering line management and peer support and training to staff. Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individuals needs, providing person centered care Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with both routine and complex social situations. Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and varied communication needs Ability to work in an environment that is emotionally demanding and support colleagues Skills of self appraisal, recognizing own limitations and have a willingness to share and learn from others. Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance clinical and non clinical work, adhering to deadlines and urgent clinical need. Excellent interpersonal skills in both clinical and non clinical settings, including group facilitation and presentation skills Dynamic and motivated to deliver a high standard of care. Desirable Awareness of Local and National initiatives relating to palliative care Robust understanding of Clinical Governance Highly developed skills of critical appraisal Working knowledge of integrated systems across Kirklees Knowledge and understanding of third sector working Understanding of the needs of under represented populations

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

The Kirkwood

Address

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thekirkwood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Kirkwood

Address

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thekirkwood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our inpatient mental health teams at theMelisa suites.

In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental health needs, supporting their recovery and promoting independence within a safe and therapeutic environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with daily care, engage patients in meaningful activities, and monitor their wellbeing, ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times.

As a member of our team, you will be expected to demonstrate the Trust's core values of Compassion, Commitment and Inclusivity in all aspects of your work. This includes treating patients, carers, and colleagues with kindness and empathy, showing dedication to delivering safe and effective care, and promoting an inclusive environment where diversity is respected and everyone feels valued and supported.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop a career in mental health, with access to structured training, professional development, and experience across a range of specialist inpatient settings. Flexible working is required, including shifts across different suites to meet service needs.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with individual care plans
• Support patients with daily living activities, including personal care where required
• Promote dignity, respect, and independence at all times
• Observe, monitor, and record patient behaviour, reporting any changes to registered staff
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities to support recovery
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive ward environment
• Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, and other professionals
• Support the management of challenging behaviours in a safe and appropriate way
• Adhere to Trust policies, infection control, and safeguarding procedures

This role requires a flexible approach to working hours. You will be expected to work a full range of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, in line with service needs. While you will be primarily allocated to one ward, there may be occasions where you are required to work across any of the wards to support safe staffing levels and ensure the safety and continuity of patient care.

About us

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

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