Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Camden's MOSAIC integrated children's service, as a Therapy Assistantin the Child Development Team.

The post holder will work within the multi disciplinary team supporting primarily the Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist working with children with disabilities and Special Educational Needs.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for direct delivery of therapy programmes and Child Development Team (CDT) multidisciplinary packages of care, providing individual and group client centred treatment packages and advice to a diverse paediatric caseload, as directed by trained staff members. For example

To assist the running of small therapy groups, for example forchildren with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder.

To assist the physiotherapy departments with small group hydrotherapy sessions including working in the pool as required.

To be responsible for providing parent advice and support in designated areas such as toilet training, and communication supports as directed by CDT clinicians.

About us

Working for your organisation

The post holder will be employed by CNWL, and work within the Integrated Service for Children with Disabilities.

Located in the vibrant area of London's Kentish Town Health centre with a culturally diverse population.

Job summary

Are you a passionate and experiencedBand 7 Occupational Therapistseeking a fresh and rewarding challenge? Or perhaps you're aBand 6 OTready to take the next step in your career? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multi-disciplinary team within aPsychologically Informed Planned Environment (PIPE)at HMP High Down.

This role is ideal for a practitioner who is passionate about delivering trauma-informed care in a prison setting and is committed to supporting individuals with complex psychological needs and learning difficulties. You will work closely with service users and staff to create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that fosters personal growth, rehabilitation, and relational security.

You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team where reflective practice, relational working, and psychological safety are central to our approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative environment, while developing your clinical and leadership skills.

Main duties of the job

Work as an independent OT practitioner with men presenting with complex & challenging needs who reside on thePsychologicallyInformedPlannedEnvironment units, engaging in the PIPE Outreach service & those where referral to OPD services may be considered.

Working within the MDT to provide a comprehensive service to men with learning disabilities and personality disorder resident on the PIPE unit& to contribute to ensuring the PIPE is a successful environment. Working as part of a team supporting men on normal location in High Down, through the OPD Outreach service.

Lead on the planning & delivery of enrichment activities & a therapeutic social setting & to an Enabling Environment as defined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The Progression PIPE is working towards the Enabling Environment award currently, and this role is key in developing the environment to achieve the award.

Work with the wider OPD Pathway to integrate careful selection of assessment tools & interventions with personal recovery principles which will engage individuals in activities & occupation.

Apply a high level of understanding of the impact of mental & physical health conditions; providing training & advice on lifestyle changes & adaptations.

Work with the Clinical Lead to continue to develop & deliver a comprehensive OT Service within a learning disability progression PIPE, including assessment, intervention & evaluation which is underpinned by an evidence base & personal recovery principles.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:

• Monthly supervision
• Annual personal development plans/appraisals
• Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.

Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:

• Preceptorship Programme
• Support and guidance with Revalidation
• Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies

Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:

• Health and wellbeing services
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Relocation package*subject to meeting criteria*

The trust alsovalues its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.

All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £62,652 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2060-A

Job locations

HMP High Down

Highdown Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities.

Clinical

• To provide specialist, culturally appropriate, evidence based occupational therapy assessments for individuals within the prison setting in order to establish and meet their occupational needs.To select and use validated standardised assessment tools routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments.
• To apply clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches.
• To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work approaches with prisoners within the PIPE unit
• To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles.
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions against clear aims, objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals.
• To work collaboratively with all professionals within the PIPE unit in developing care plans and risk assessments for prisoners.
• To support individuals to develop skills and knowledge; and engage with community partner agencies, to facilitate successful transitions from the prison environment to the community.
• To proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied. To ensure maximum risk tolerance facilitates the individuals recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities. Clinical To provide specialist, culturally appropriate, evidence based occupational therapy assessments for individuals within the prison setting in order to establish and meet their occupational needs.To select and use validated standardised assessment tools routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments. To apply clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches. To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work approaches with prisoners within the PIPE unit To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles. To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions against clear aims, objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals. To work collaboratively with all professionals within the PIPE unit in developing care plans and risk assessments for prisoners. To support individuals to develop skills and knowledge; and engage with community partner agencies, to facilitate successful transitions from the prison environment to the community. To proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied. To ensure maximum risk tolerance facilitates the individuals recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• oHPCP Registered Practitioner Occupational Therapist
• oMentorship or supervisor qualification
• oEvidence of professional development since registration

Desirable

• oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.

Previous Experience

Essential

• oRelevant post registration experience
• oExperience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team
• oExperience of working with complex clients
• oExperience of running a group program
• oExperience of leading and /or developing a service/ component of a service

Desirable

• oExperience of working in a Prison or forensic environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oRisk assessment and management skills
• oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• oKnowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.

Other

Essential

• oTo conduct self in accordance with relevant code of conduct and practice for registration
• oFull clearance via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and ability to achieve enhanced Prison Clearance (vetting).

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential

• oMotivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service.
• oAble to accept constructive feedback.
• oAble to ask for support where required.
• oCompassionate & non-judgmental approach
• oFlexible

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process
• oExcellent IT skills.
• oAbility to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate.
• oTo use supervision positively and effectively.
• oProven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience.
• oEffective time management.
• oKnowledge of the needs and rights of patients.
• oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks
• oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
• Knowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential oHPCP Registered Practitioner Occupational Therapist oMentorship or supervisor qualification oEvidence of professional development since registration Desirable oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc. Previous Experience Essential oRelevant post registration experience oExperience of working as part of a multi- disciplinary team oExperience of working with complex clients oExperience of running a group program oExperience of leading and /or developing a service/ component of a service Desirable oExperience of working in a Prison or forensic environment Skills and Knowledge Essential oRisk assessment and management skills oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written. oKnowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health. Other Essential oTo conduct self in accordance with relevant code of conduct and practice for registration oFull clearance via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and ability to achieve enhanced Prison Clearance (vetting). Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Essential oMotivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service. oAble to accept constructive feedback. oAble to ask for support where required. oCompassionate & non-judgmental approach oFlexible Skills and Knowledge Essential oExpert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process oExcellent IT skills. oAbility to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate. oTo use supervision positively and effectively. oProven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience. oEffective time management. oKnowledge of the needs and rights of patients. oKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks oProblem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills. Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance). Knowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP High Down

Highdown Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP High Down

Highdown Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated qualifiedPsychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team at CNWL Talking Therapies Service Brent. We are a large, well established service based in a diverse borough of London. Our service provides low and high intensity therapies at Step 2 and Step 3, alongside our Step 3 counselling service. We are passionate about the work we do and care provided to service users, and work by the trust values of compassion, respect, empowerment and partnership. Our team is key in the work we do and service provided to the population of Brent.

We are looking for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who are adaptable, enjoy challenges and diversity and demonstrate an enthusiasm for primary care work. We particularly welcome applicants who speak other languages and who have enthusiasm for and experience of working with diversity.

Main duties of the job

You will be working within a stepped care model, providing assessments and delivering evidence based low intensity interventions for people with common mental health problems. Assessments and interventions may be delivered face to face, via digitals platform (Teams) or via the telephone. You would also be expected to deliver psychoeducational workshops and become involved in working within the local community and establishing links with voluntary service organisations to promote the service.

You will receive regular clinical supervision and support from a qualified therapist and work closely with other clinical practitioners within the team. The Brent Talking Therapies service has close links with other IAPT teams in CNWL, as well as, wider links with other mental health teams within Brent. We have a strong tradition of supporting staff development and further progression onto higher training.

About us

The catchment area of the post is the London borough of Brent. The main hub for the service is based at Fairfields House in Kingsbury and there is a satellite hub at Bell House in Willesden Green. You will be required to work across both hubs and in other parts of the borough, e.g. GP surgeries and community settings.

We operate an agile working policy where staff combine remote working and being on-site to deliver face-to-face appointments and other service commitments that require a hub-based presence. The post-holder will work full-time hours and may be required to work at any times between 8am and 8pm on weekdays including an evening clinic as required by the service. Wellbeing is important within our service and we are a collaborative and cohesive team. We have a dedicated wellbeing group within the service to help support individuals' and the wider team wellbeing. Benefits of working for CNWL include:

27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service

NHS discount

Opportunities for career progression

New starters will have a 13-week probation period which is a supportive process to allow individuals to learn and work within the key aspects of their role over a period of time

If you would like to see what it's like to work for CNWL please have a look at https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and innovative therapist to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary community clinic setting with infants and children (aged 0-5 years) with a range of eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) and communication needs.

The Harrow Speech and Language Therapy Service is an innovative team who strive to provide family-centred services to the diverse population of the London Borough of Harrow.

This post will require proficient skills in the assessment and management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties for infants and children as well as communication difficulties in the community with NHS experience

Main duties of the job

The post will involve

• Working in a community clinic setting
• Detailed assessment and management of infant feeding and children with eating, drinking and swallowing needs.
• Risk management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties for 0-5-year-olds.
• Provide second opinions for feeding assessments within the service.
• Working in collaboration with parents/carers, health and education professionals involved with the infant/child and other partner organisations.
• Offer training and workshops to parents/carers/education settings where appropriate.
• Work in joint clinics with the Enteral Feeding Dietitian.
• Demonstrate a broad range of practical skills to work with these client groups and have up-to-date knowledge of professional/national guidelines and related research.
• Take an active role in service development alongside the Clinical Service Lead.
• Head of Service/Clinical Service Leads to develop the service as a whole.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues to support best health outcomes

About us

You will be joining and welcomed into a diverse therapy team who actively promote and advocate for equality and diversity.

We can provide:

• Highly structured induction.
• Excellent levels of support and supervision which includes regular clinical and management supervision every 8 weeks and an annual appraisal.
• Termly peer supervision meetings where you can discuss cases, read articles together and share your experiences.
• Clearly defined caseloads.
• A wide range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Easy access to clinical specialists in all clinical areas.
• Easy access to an established Multidisciplinary Team including Paediatricians.
• Designated admin and planning time.
• Involvement in innovative project
• Memberships at relevant CENs are supported and encouraged.

Job summary

We are looking for a psychologist with an interest in holistic work and strength-based approaches to bring psychology to all aspects of a new paediatric respiratory service based at St Mary's Hospital, London W2. You will work together with an 8a psychologist who brings expertise in the wider service to develop the pathway, offer clinical interventions and be part of the MDT.

Main duties of the job

To offer psychological thinking to all aspects of a child and family's journey in this health setting.

To be flexible in how psychological engagement, talking and creative approaches to health and wellbeing can be offered.

To work together with the mdt and community services so that young people are supported where their psychological needs can be best met.

To consider equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and ensure the young person's and family's voice is heard in the system.

To take part in CPD, clinical governance forums and maintain and continue best practice in relation to local and national guidance.

About us

CNWL paediatric psychology services are embedded in hospitals across NW London. We have provided services for many years in this area as well as developing new posts. We support each other with supervision, CPD, reflective practice and opportunities for learning in the wider mental health trust, and bring back this learning into an acute physical setting. We enjoy innovative and creative systemic working with the child younger person and family at the heart of how we work. Imperial healthcare NHS trust funds this service and is very open and valuing of psychology roles within their MDTs.

Job summary

Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CYP-PT: Therapy Trainee [ASC-LD], part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded programme in partnership with The Anna Freud Centre, University College London, and Kings College London. The post-holder will be training on the Children & Young People Mental Health (CYP-MH/CYP IAPT) Therapy Course and carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based intervention consistent with the course they are attending. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Main duties of the job

This is a fixed term post with this training year funded by NHSE. After successful completion of the course the fixed term training contract will end however applicants would be encouraged to apply for any vacant posts within the service.

This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. You will be required to study and perform at PG academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time.Applicants must be willing to travel into London to attend their lectures.

More information about the courses and how the training works can befound here (AFC website)including the course brochures, and we strongly recommend you read the FAQs.

Please complete your university application using the UCL University Application Guidance supplied:

Application link

NHSE have implemented arule regarding beneficiaries of their training year funding - this affects candidates who have been on one of the courses listed on the NHSE website.

Applicants must be willing to travel by car or public transport to different education settings in the borough of Brent to carry out therapeutic work and develop working relationships with stakeholders.

About us

To find out more about working in CAMHS pleaseCLICK HEREfor one of our CAMHS video

The post holder will be expected to support their team,departmentand organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in theirday to daywork:

o Compassion o Respect o Empowerment o Partnership

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

333-G-CA-1770

Job locations

Monks Park Health Centre

Monks Park, Wembley, HA9 6JE

London

HA9 6JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description and person specification attached.

This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the UCL Post Graduate Diploma in order to be shortlisted (for more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures that can be found here (AFC website)

Please complete your university application using the UCL University Application Guidance supplied:

Application link

This is an integral part of the process to confirm that you have applied to the University and that you meet their course requirements. Please apply to the University at the same time as applying to this job position.

If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the HEI and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.

As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where you must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.

Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.

Job description Job responsibilities Job description and person specification attached. This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the UCL Post Graduate Diploma in order to be shortlisted (for more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures that can be found here (AFC website) Please complete your university application using the UCL University Application Guidance supplied: Application link This is an integral part of the process to confirm that you have applied to the University and that you meet their course requirements. Please apply to the University at the same time as applying to this job position. If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the HEI and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed. As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where you must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. You must apply to the course at the same time as this job. Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc); OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but have relevant professional experience are still encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Desirable

• Previous training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling);
• Ability to study and complete academic work at postgraduate study level;
• Proven record of previous academic attainment;

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge and understanding of the key features and symptoms associated with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities;
• oKnowledge and understanding of the unique challenges for Autistic/LD children and young people and their families;
• oAwareness and understanding of the significantly increased risk of co-morbid mental health challenges and other neuro-developmental challenges within the Autistic population;
• oKnowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of the MDT approach and collaborative working with other agencies to ensure the needs of Autistic/LD children and young people are understood and effectively met (i.e. education and social care agencies);

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience working within a children and young people's mental health setting (e.g. mental health worker);
• Clinical competence and experience working with Autistic and/or LD individuals

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with safeguarding issues;
• Experience of working as part of the multi-disciplinary team with children and young people with Autism and/or LD and their families

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oMotivated to learn and be challenged;
• oCapacity to work well in teams.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to have a flexible and creative approach to facilitating engagement with Autistic and/or LD children and young people
• oAbility to adapt methods of communication and intervention for the varying needs and levels of the children and young people's Autistic and/or LD population;
• oAbility to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their carers.
• oAbility to personally manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material;
• oAbility to reflect on own practice (in clinical supervision and practice tutor groups with course peers)
• oAbility to follow policy and clinical governance procedures and make proposals for change
• oAbility to maintain accurate records
• oAbility to complete academic work at postgraduate level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands;
• oDemonstrates adaptability and able to work with diverse communities;
• oGood time management and organisational abilities;
• oEffective oral and written communication skills;
• oIT/Computer literate;
• oAble to accomodate travel demands associated with the role.

Desirable

• oAbility to adopt multi-agency working, especially in relation to complex cases with multiple needs, where a more systemic approach is required.
• oAbility to advocate for the needs of children and young people with Autism and/or LD and their families.
• oAbility to maintain an observational stance, particularly in relation to children and young people with Autism and/or LD who do not express themselves verbally.
• oUnderstanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc); OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but have relevant professional experience are still encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis Desirable Previous training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling); Ability to study and complete academic work at postgraduate study level; Proven record of previous academic attainment; Knowledge Essential oKnowledge and understanding of the key features and symptoms associated with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities; oKnowledge and understanding of the unique challenges for Autistic/LD children and young people and their families; oAwareness and understanding of the significantly increased risk of co-morbid mental health challenges and other neuro-developmental challenges within the Autistic population; oKnowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children. Desirable oKnowledge of the MDT approach and collaborative working with other agencies to ensure the needs of Autistic/LD children and young people are understood and effectively met (i.e. education and social care agencies); Experience Essential Substantial experience working within a children and young people's mental health setting (e.g. mental health worker); Clinical competence and experience working with Autistic and/or LD individuals Desirable Previous experience of working with safeguarding issues; Experience of working as part of the multi-disciplinary team with children and young people with Autism and/or LD and their families Personal Qualities Essential oMotivated to learn and be challenged; oCapacity to work well in teams. Skills and Abilities Essential oAbility to have a flexible and creative approach to facilitating engagement with Autistic and/or LD children and young people oAbility to adapt methods of communication and intervention for the varying needs and levels of the children and young people's Autistic and/or LD population; oAbility to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their carers. oAbility to personally manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material; oAbility to reflect on own practice (in clinical supervision and practice tutor groups with course peers) oAbility to follow policy and clinical governance procedures and make proposals for change oAbility to maintain accurate records oAbility to complete academic work at postgraduate level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands; oDemonstrates adaptability and able to work with diverse communities; oGood time management and organisational abilities; oEffective oral and written communication skills; oIT/Computer literate; oAble to accomodate travel demands associated with the role. Desirable oAbility to adopt multi-agency working, especially in relation to complex cases with multiple needs, where a more systemic approach is required. oAbility to advocate for the needs of children and young people with Autism and/or LD and their families. oAbility to maintain an observational stance, particularly in relation to children and young people with Autism and/or LD who do not express themselves verbally. oUnderstanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monks Park Health Centre

Monks Park, Wembley, HA9 6JE

London

HA9 6JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monks Park Health Centre

Monks Park, Wembley, HA9 6JE

London

HA9 6JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Brent CAMHS is seeking to recruit an dynamic individual to strengthen the Brent CAMHS team to support with clinical pressures within the team. This may entail providing high quality assessments to children and young people with mental health concerns as part of a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, or supporting the neurodevelopmental team with the ADHD waitlist for medication prescribing or case management within one of our sub teams. You may also be allocated a caseload for therapy/intervention with CYP. This is a broad outline of support the team requires, and is dependant on your clinical background.

We invite applications from clinicians with various clinical backgrounds, depending on previous clinical knowledge and skills, as multiple short term positions are available, up until end of March 2027. This role is time-limited, to support with high demand within the service, to support with long waitlists.

The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

To provide initial CAMHS mental health assessments drawing on professional training and experience and clinical skills.

To formulate and implement plans for the formal clinical treatment and/or management of emotional and behavioural difficulties of clients, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of these problems employing methods based upon evidence of proven efficacy within modality and with reference to appropriate clinical guidelines and care pathways (e.g. NICE, CEG).

The post holder will ensure CYP routine outcome measures are completed and include family members where appropriate.

To evaluate assessments and recommend treatment options with the wider MDT.

Assess and manage clinical risk to self and others for child and adolescent clients as an ongoing process.

or

As an NMP (band 7) your priority will be to work through our backlog of CYP awaiting initiation and titration of ADHD medication, running ADHD clinics. You will be supported by the ND team MDT.

As a nurse (Band 5-6) you may also undertake initial assessments or case manage CYP on the caseload.

or

You may be case managing a caseload of CYP, whilst they are receiving treatment/intervention from a colleague within the team, or if suitably qualified you may be delivering intervention/treatment directly to CYP yourself, depending on your clinical background.

About us

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident CAMHS Practitioner with a demonstrable track record of working within a CAMHS setting and evidence of providing high quality evidence-based CAMHS assessment, interventions and service improvements.

This role will be suitable for either Mental Health Nurse (RMN), a Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with CAMHS experience, with the appropriate professional registration.

The successful applicant will be joining a comprehensive, busy and dedicated Brent CAMHS Team.

Brent is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse community. We welcome applicants who are skilled at working within the richness and complexity of multiculturally diverse context.

Brent CAMHS is proud of its achievements as winner of 2024 CNWL Team of theYear award, the first ever CAMHS team to develop ADHD medication initiation e-platform in the Country. The e-platform provides information to assist with making decision about starting medication for ADHD.

To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HEREfor one of our CAMHS video.

Visit our website:

Brent CAMHS :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (cnwl.nhs.uk)

Please apply at the earliest opportunity, as the Trust reserves the right to close the advert early when sufficient applications have been received.

Job summary

Brent CAMHS is seeking to recruit an dynamic individual to strengthen the Brent CAMHS team to support with clinical pressures within the team. This may entail providing high quality assessments to children and young people with mental health concerns as part of a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, or supporting the team with the case management within one of our sub teams. You may also be allocated a caseload for therapy/intervention with CYP. This is a broad outline of support the team requires, and is dependent on your clinical background.

We invite applications from clinicians with various clinical backgrounds, depending on previous clinical knowledge and skills, as multiple short term positions are available, up until end of March 2027. This role is time-limited, to support with high demand within the service, to support with long waitlists.

The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.

Please note this is a fixed role to support the Brent CAMHS team with clearing backlogs, not exceeding end March 2027.

Main duties of the job

To provide initial CAMHS mental health assessments drawing on professional training and experience and clinical skills.

To formulate and implement plans for the formal clinical treatment and/or management of emotional and behavioural difficulties of clients, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of these problems employing methods based upon evidence of proven efficacy within modality and with reference to appropriate clinical guidelines and care pathways (e.g. NICE, CEG).

The post holder will ensure CYP routine outcome measures are completed and include family members where appropriate.

To evaluate assessments and recommend treatment options with the wider MDT.

To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by standard care plans.

Assess and manage clinical risk to self and others for child and adolescent clients as an ongoing process.

The priority will be to support our backlog of CYP awaiting initial assessments, case management or delivering intervention/treatment, depending on your clinical/professional background. You will be supported by the sub- team lead and MDT.

About us

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident CAMHS Practitioner with a demonstrable track record of working within a CAMHS setting and evidence of providing high quality evidence-based CAMHS assessment, interventions and service improvements.

This role will be suitable for either Mental Health Nurse (RMN), a Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Assistant Practitioner with CAMHS experience, with the appropriate professional registration.

The successful applicant will be joining a comprehensive, busy and dedicated Brent CAMHS Team.

Brent is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse community. We welcome applicants who are skilled at working within the richness and complexity of multiculturally diverse context.

Brent CAMHS is proud of its achievements as winner of 2024 CNWL Team of theYear award, the first ever CAMHS team to develop ADHD medication initiation e-platform in the Country. The e-platform provides information to assist with making decision about starting medication for ADHD.

To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HEREfor one of our CAMHS video.

Visit our website:

Brent CAMHS :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (cnwl.nhs.uk)

Please apply at the earliest opportunity, as the Trust reserves the right to close the advert early when sufficient applications have been received.

Job summary

Ealing Short Term Rehabilitation - Band 5 Community Occupational therapist

Are you an innovative, organised and motivated occupational therapist with a strong interest in community rehabilitation? Would you like to work in a friendly and supportive environment with a focus on further learning and developing clinical skills? We have exciting opportunities for a Band 5 Occupational therapist to join our specialist multidisciplinary community rehabilitation service.

Please note that our service has 2 bases and interviews will be held in person at our office in Level 10 South Ealing Hospital, London or EDTC, Southall UB1 2SH.

Main duties of the job

The Ealing Short Term Rehabilitation (STR) team provides therapy-led rehabilitation to help patients improve their abilities and achieve theirrehabilitation goals, through therapy led care. We focus on achieving goals and enabling people to regain independence and social integrationeffectively and efficiently after discharge from acute hospitals and community services in the borough. Therapists and rehabilitation assistantsoffer support for a period of up to six weeks, usually less if goals are achieved or care can be delivered in a different way.

Our team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants. The team provide a service in a variety of community locations but mostly in the patients' own home.

The post holder will contribute to the Occupational therapy provision within the STR team and will deliver skilled OT care to patients in theirown home, based on a thorough holistic assessment of their clinical and personal needs and the agreement of an individualised rehabilitation careplan to the standards set by RCOT and HCPC.The post holder will participate in service-wide seven day working on a rota basis.

About us

We are a friendly team ,based across Ealing borough, we support staff to be autonomous and will support you in developing your clinical,supervisory and management skills.

Job summary

• An exciting opportunity has come up to work as Fixed term full time Band 5 Pulmonary Rehabilitation physiotherapist for Ealing community Partners . We are proud to say that our Pulmonary rehab Team won the team of the Year award and it is PRSAS accredited team.

  Staff will benefit from an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills from other senior clinicians . Service is also committed in staff development by providing regular supervisions and CPD opportunities.

  If you have previous experience in PR and wish to develop further skills as a Band 5 physiotherapist this is a fantastic opportunity. We provide adequate training to support your development in this role. Candidate will need to have experience in core areas and valid HCPC to apply for this role. This role is very popular. Therefore, it may close early if adequate applications are received. Please apply at the earliest. This is a fixed-term appointment for the period specified (Until Aug 2027). Completion of the contract does not, by itself, guarantee renewal or further or permanent employment.

  JOB SUMMARY:

  • Provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to patients referred to services in Ealing Community Partners Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.
  • Participate in the Service development Projects
  • Provide sound and appropriate clinical advice on the management of patients, carers and other health care professionals.
  • Work without direct supervision.

Main duties of the job

• • To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations.
  • To use clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
  • Formulate and deliver an individual respiratory physiotherapy treatment programme based on evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and a broad knowledge and understanding of treatment skills.
  • To accept responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
  • To carry out assessment and treatments of a range of respiratory patient who may have other comorbidities , with muskeloskeletal, medical and neurological conditions.
  • To have basic knowledge assessment and management of Long term conditions
  • To carry out assessment and treatment of patients referred for group classes in the community sites and out patient clinics.
  • Where required support home visits

  This role is an Ealing Community Partners role through CNWL

About us

Community-based health care in Ealing is delivered in partnership with West London NHS Trust, and Central and North West London NHS Trust, (CNWL) the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust and some other smaller providers, including third sector. Together they have formed a partnership to provide integrated community health services in Ealing. The total value of the new 10 year contract is about £50m per year.

We have also committed to invest in improved links with local voluntary sector organisations (for example ECIL, Ealing Dementia Concern, Ealing Mind) and other community assets for innovation and flexibility.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 4 Nutrition Assistant Practitioners to join Ealing Community Dietetics within Central North West London NHS Trust, working with Ealing Community Partners.

This is afull-time permanent post.

Ealing Dietetics provides dietetic services across community settings, including Clayponds Hospital, a community rehabilitation hospital that supports patients requiring inpatient rehabilitation, nutritional support, and multidisciplinary care to promote recovery and independence. Dietitians work closely with medical, nursing, therapy and catering teams to ensure patients receive appropriate nutritional assessment, treatment and monitoring throughout their admission.

The Nutrition Assistant Practitioner plays an important role across both the Ealing Community Service and Clayponds Hospital. Working under the supervision of registered Dietitians, the post holder supports nutritional screening, monitoring food and fluid intake, providing first-line dietary advice, facilitating group education sessions, collecting clinical data, and assisting with the implementation of nutritional care plans. The role contributes to improving patient outcomes, promoting self-management, and ensuring timely access to dietetic support across inpatient and community pathways.

Main duties of the job

To assist in obtaining dietary information from patients and following up care plans as recommended by the clinical dietitian

Observe patients for signs of diet-related complications

Offer support to the Adult and Paediatric Dietitians, nurses, health care assistants in identifying nutrition-related issues

Perform nutrition assessments, including taking anthropometrical measurements

To work alongside the Dietitians in implementing nutrition care plans and teaching/education sessions

You will have opportunities to work within the Ealing community

About us

The Ealing Community Dietetic Team includes specialist Dietitians in Nutrition Support, Diabetes, Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease and Paediatrics, supported by Nutrition Assistant Practitioners and Dietetic Assistants. The department is committed to continuous professional development, clinical supervision, quality improvement and delivering high-quality patient-centred care.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our specialist CAMHS services to join CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) as aBand 5 CAMHS SPA Co-ordinator. This role is a 12 months fixed contract for maternity cover. This is a varied role within a busy multi-disciplinary team providing centralised access, triage and information for children, young people, families and referrers across five commissioned London boroughs.

You will play a key role in ensuring that young people and families receive timely, compassionate and effective access to CAMHS and other services. The postholder will provide support to admin staff, identify needs and risks, respond to enquiries and ensure referrals are processed efficiently. You will also lead on administrative coordination, rostering, data quality, office management and supervision of administrative staff.

This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication and experience working in administrative or CAMHS-related settings. You will join a passionate team committed to service improvement, patient experience and high-quality access pathways.

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

To find out more about working in CAMHS please Click Herefor one of our CAMHS video.

Main duties of the job

• Respond to telephone and email enquiries from families, referrers and professionals, providing accurate information and signposting.
• Handle referrals in a timely manner to ensure young people access services as quickly as possible.
• Supervise administrative staff, including induction, training, day-to-day management and monthly supervision.
• Lead on rostering for the SPA administrators, ensuring appropriate staffing.
• Oversee data quality and ensure patient information systems are maintained accurately.
• Coordinate team meetings, training events and maintain central team diaries.
• Manage office/site operations including equipment, stationery, repairs, cleaning contracts and health & safety compliance.
• Collate monthly SPA data and support service reporting.
• Uphold CNWL values of Compassion, Respect, Empowerment and Partnership in all interactions

About us

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiativesfor staff.

Become a part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-CA-1740-A

Job locations

Gordon Hospital

Bloomburg Street

London

SW1V 2RH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details of the Job duties and responsibilities please view the Job description attached.

Please note:This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form.

Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Job description Job responsibilities For further details of the Job duties and responsibilities please view the Job description attached. Please note:This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form. Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Educated to a diploma level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience (4 years).

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in the use of computer software e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, ECDL

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Relevant qualification/experience plus administrative experience; including any experience within the NHS
• Experience of staff supervision/management

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• A comprehensive working knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Experience of managing database information system and ability to analyse data.
• Must be numerate and able to provide statistical data clearly and accurately.
• Must have good organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable

• Knowledge of managing non-clinical contracts
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and Safety regulations

ATTITUDES, APITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Able to manage workload and work within broad policies and procedures. Can demonstrate ability to prioritise and plan a number of complex and conflicting work demands.
• Clear communicator, both verbally and in written work.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate good customer relations

Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Educated to a diploma level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience (4 years). Desirable Recognised qualification in the use of computer software e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, ECDL PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Relevant qualification/experience plus administrative experience; including any experience within the NHS Experience of staff supervision/management SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential A comprehensive working knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Experience of managing database information system and ability to analyse data. Must be numerate and able to provide statistical data clearly and accurately. Must have good organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative. Desirable Knowledge of managing non-clinical contracts Comprehensive knowledge of health and Safety regulations ATTITUDES, APITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential Able to manage workload and work within broad policies and procedures. Can demonstrate ability to prioritise and plan a number of complex and conflicting work demands. Clear communicator, both verbally and in written work. Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to demonstrate good customer relations

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gordon Hospital

Bloomburg Street

London

SW1V 2RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gordon Hospital

Bloomburg Street

London

SW1V 2RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced clinician looking for a new challenge and shape the future of psychological care in Milton Keynes CAMHS?

Milton Keynes CAMHS is a Tier 3 specialist multi-disciplinary service, incorporating the Single Point of Access (referrals), Core CAMHS (with a mood and anxiety pathway), and an ADHD pathway. The specialist service works closely with the Liaison & Intensive Support (crisis and home treatment) team, Mental Health Support Team (schools-based support), and the Looked After Children service, as well as other partners in education, social care and the third sector. The Principal Psychologist will join a Lead Consultant Psychologist and a Consultant in Looked After Children team, and Senior Psychologists as well as Family, Arts, CBT and EMDR therapists in delivering specialist psychological care to a diverse range of young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties and their carers and networks.

With other operational staff, the post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of psychological care; overseeing pathways and waiting lists, innovating where flexibility and creativity are required, and supporting and developing staff in a containing and empowering way. They will play a key role in the strategic development of services, translating policy into practice and ensuring high quality of care.

Main duties of the job

• To develop, co-ordinate and ensure the systematic provision of a psychology service to children and young people (CYP) with mental health difficulties, and personally provide highly specialist clinical input, predominantly in core CAMHS but also across the whole service.
• To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
• To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in CAMHS.
• To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of other psychological staff within CAMHS.
• To undertake service evaluation, audit, research and policy development.
• To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.
• To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.

About us

We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.

With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Job summary

Triage and Referrals Mental Health Practitioner:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South Kensington Community Health Hub for a triage and assessment mental health practitioner.

The role is to screen referrals, undertake specialist assessments and provide brief follow up or facilitate an alternative service provision for people referred to the team. This is a front-line post which involves face-to-face work with services users' and their carers'. The post holders will need to be able to make clear and autonomous decisions based on the complexity of the presentations due to the persons health and social care needs.

We are forward thinking, diverse and focussed on providing positive outcomes for the people we serve. Our strongly held core values are compassion, respect, empowerment and partnership which we apply to our working relationships with to those who use our services and our colleagues alike.

Main duties of the job

• To provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate, evidence-based assessments for adults with primary mental health need.
• To establish eligibility for health and social care services for adults with mental health needs in line with national and local policy; the Care Act 2014 and Section 117; and any other relevant framework
• To undertake continuous risk assessment and risk management in partnership with the service-user; their relatives and other professionals. Recording and documenting using correct tools and systems.
• To co-ordinate a multidisciplinary response to crisis situations.
• To provide direct therapeutic care to users in their own home or other community settings, using evidence-based nursing skills and psychosocial interventions.
• To co-ordinate and manage all aspects of care and support, including overseeing work carried out by statutory and non-statutory agencies. To offer supervision, training, and guidance to external agencies as required
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided to users, in collaboration with users, carers, GP's and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To identify carers and to support with referring for statutory Carers Assessments and Care Plans.
• To screen for Vocational Needs and refer on for full Vocational Needs Assessment where appropriate.
• To work in partnership with other agencies (e.g. Housing, Benefits, Social Services, etc)

About us

Our staff are our most valued asset and we work hard to ensure that our team members feel valued and encouraged to develop both professionally and contribute to the development of our service. We are open to considering flexible working hours and endeavour to provide staff with working from home days, depending on the needs of the service. We have a good reputation which we are keen maintain and continually improve.

Our service is diverse and dynamic work place . We work together to ensure we uphold trust values and to create a working environment which promotes respect and partnership.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum incl HCAS (pro rata if p/t)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-J-KC-0957-B

Job locations

Violet Melchett Clinic

2nd Floor , 30 Flood Walk, Chelsea,

London

SW3 5RR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for the South Kensington & Chelsea Mental Health Hub (CMHH).

Based in Fulham Road, Chelsea, the South K & C CMHH is looking for a passionateMental Health worker who is looking to make a difference whilst working in an environment that promotes staff development and training opportunities.

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is rich with history and offers a wide range of opportunities to meet your social, shopping and other needs. Home to the annual Chelsea flower show, Kingston Palace, Notting Hill Carnival, the always fashionable Kings Road and located near the river Kensington & Chelsea is a great place to work.

There are two Community Mental Health Hubs in Kensington & Chelsea, one North and one in the South, each is aligned to a local Primary Care Networks (PCN). Working in this way allows each Hub to have a core structure and function to meet the needs of the local population, aligned with our primary care colleagues.There is good interaction between our hubs, fostering a supportive and friendly atmosphere of mutual support and trust

CNWL is passionate about developing its own staff, driving them to go on to become more established practitioners and this post is no different.

We offer a robust induction and tailored training will be given and encouraged. As an employer CNWL a wide varietytraining opportunities are pen to you to help meet your development needs

In addition, the SKC CMHH offers internal training opportunities so that the team continues to learn andevolve their practiceand support of their clients and each other.

Flexible working- Our Hub operates Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm however there are opportunities for this post to be tailored to suit you and your lifestyle needs with someflexible workingavailable in a team that is dynamic and transforming the way we offer support to people in Westminster with mental health challenges. If this sounds like something that could inspire you then we want to hear from you!

We aim to provide the best support to our staff to allow them to do what they do best in a job you love.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will take the lead of a caseload of patients and be at the forefront of their care. You will also be expected to work in collaboration with the Operational Team Manager, Clinical Leads/Senior Practitioners and to have close working relationships with the Inpatient Services and Home Treatment Team.

As a case manager you will assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with service users and their carers, remaining objective when working with diagnostic uncertainty.

You will proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied, helping to identify and mitigate risks as well as encourage individual growth and development for your patients through informed positive risk taking

You will apply specialist clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence-based interventions, which may be individual or in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches and in line with the Trusts Research and Development Strategy; to lead and supervise junior staff in this practice as required.

See attached Job description and Person Specification for full details and requirements of the role

Shortlisting will be within 72 hours of advert closing.

Job description Job responsibilities An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for the South Kensington & Chelsea Mental Health Hub (CMHH). Based in Fulham Road, Chelsea, the South K & C CMHH is looking for a passionateMental Health worker who is looking to make a difference whilst working in an environment that promotes staff development and training opportunities. The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is rich with history and offers a wide range of opportunities to meet your social, shopping and other needs. Home to the annual Chelsea flower show, Kingston Palace, Notting Hill Carnival, the always fashionable Kings Road and located near the river Kensington & Chelsea is a great place to work. There are two Community Mental Health Hubs in Kensington & Chelsea, one North and one in the South, each is aligned to a local Primary Care Networks (PCN). Working in this way allows each Hub to have a core structure and function to meet the needs of the local population, aligned with our primary care colleagues.There is good interaction between our hubs, fostering a supportive and friendly atmosphere of mutual support and trust CNWL is passionate about developing its own staff, driving them to go on to become more established practitioners and this post is no different. We offer a robust induction and tailored training will be given and encouraged. As an employer CNWL a wide varietytraining opportunities are pen to you to help meet your development needs In addition, the SKC CMHH offers internal training opportunities so that the team continues to learn andevolve their practiceand support of their clients and each other. Flexible working- Our Hub operates Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm however there are opportunities for this post to be tailored to suit you and your lifestyle needs with someflexible workingavailable in a team that is dynamic and transforming the way we offer support to people in Westminster with mental health challenges. If this sounds like something that could inspire you then we want to hear from you! We aim to provide the best support to our staff to allow them to do what they do best in a job you love. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will take the lead of a caseload of patients and be at the forefront of their care. You will also be expected to work in collaboration with the Operational Team Manager, Clinical Leads/Senior Practitioners and to have close working relationships with the Inpatient Services and Home Treatment Team. As a case manager you will assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with service users and their carers, remaining objective when working with diagnostic uncertainty. You will proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied, helping to identify and mitigate risks as well as encourage individual growth and development for your patients through informed positive risk taking You will apply specialist clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence-based interventions, which may be individual or in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches and in line with the Trusts Research and Development Strategy; to lead and supervise junior staff in this practice as required. See attached Job description and Person Specification for full details and requirements of the role Shortlisting will be within 72 hours of advert closing.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Current Professional Qualification in mental health nursing
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of post registration training and CPD.

Desirable

• Training in Psychosocial Interventions or Thorn Family Therapy/Work training
• Other relevant training, e.g. substance misuse

Experience

Essential

• Significant years post registration experience
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary mental health team with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems

Desirable

• Work with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems who are homeless/rootless
• Work with people experiencing mental health crisis.
• Supervision of students and junior staff
• Audit and research;
• Teaching; Working with people who use substances

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations / IT skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive care package for the identified client group, using a wide range of resources.
• Able to develop a comprehensive programme of intervention and support for the identified client group and their families
• Knowledge and understanding of the Safeguarding Process.

Desirable

• Skills in leadership: ability to motivate others, use initiative and manage change.
• Basic counselling and group work skills
• Dual diagnosis/substance misuse

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Current Professional Qualification in mental health nursing Current NMC Registration Evidence of post registration training and CPD. Desirable Training in Psychosocial Interventions or Thorn Family Therapy/Work training Other relevant training, e.g. substance misuse Experience Essential Significant years post registration experience Experience of working in multidisciplinary mental health team with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems Desirable Work with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems who are homeless/rootless Work with people experiencing mental health crisis. Supervision of students and junior staff Audit and research; Teaching; Working with people who use substances Skills and knowledge Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations / IT skills. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive care package for the identified client group, using a wide range of resources. Able to develop a comprehensive programme of intervention and support for the identified client group and their families Knowledge and understanding of the Safeguarding Process. Desirable Skills in leadership: ability to motivate others, use initiative and manage change. Basic counselling and group work skills Dual diagnosis/substance misuse

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Violet Melchett Clinic

2nd Floor , 30 Flood Walk, Chelsea,

London

SW3 5RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Violet Melchett Clinic

2nd Floor , 30 Flood Walk, Chelsea,

London

SW3 5RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

"Previous applicants need not apply"

We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our friendly established multi-disciplinary Team for 4 days a week.

Previous applicants within the last 3 months to a Band 7 or 8a role with us need not apply.

Must be able to work a Tuesday and a Friday for operational requirements.

At CNWL we encourage our psychological professions staff to pursue leadership opportunities in senior roles. Various prominent leadership roles within the Trust are currently held by Psychologists including: Director of Strategy and Integration, Chief Information Officer, & Clinical Directors. We facilitate the development of our psychological professions staff across all areas. The professional group is led by our Director of Therapies and our Chief Psychologist, both Consultant Clinical Psychologists.

We are looking for applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic psychologists who are committed to delivering patient-focused care and treatment. We are looking for well-rounded and experienced practitioners.

Alongside delivering therapy interventions this role will also include ample opportunity to develop leadership skills. This will involve supervision of either Assistant Psychologists and Clinical Associates in Psychology or junior colleagues. The Therapies pathway works closely with colleagues across the wider MDT and therefore, this role would involve consultation, training, and liaison across the Hub.

Main duties of the job

The Community Mental Health Hub in Milton Keynes is a formedamalgamation of a number of smaller teams brought together to offer a more accessible service to people with mental health problems. The service is needs-led, offering medical, social and psychological interventions to all on a stepped care model. Therapists work with people with complex mood problems, trauma and PTSD presentations, psychosis, and complex emotional needs delivering a range of evidence-based interventions as recommended by NICE Guidance, predominately MBT, DBT, CBT, CBTp, CFT and EMDR within a Trauma Informed ethos.You will be required to work with clients individually and in groups, and with carers and families as required. Liaising and developing effective collaborative relationships with other key services and with lived experience practitioners is an important part of this role.

You will need an excellent understanding of the needs of people with complex mental health difficulties and comorbid health problems. Experience of working with complex trauma presentations would be valuable.

About us

CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ in line with our values, our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. With us, you will get -

A Trust committed to staff personal development, with a trust wide culture change and leadership programme that has staff wellbeing at its core.

• An opportunity to work for one of the top 10NHS employers
• Flexible working
• Variety of work
• Access to a variety of CPD opportunities
• We encourage staff input and ideas in relation to moving services forward, improving care pathways and meeting the client group's needs.

As a Trust we are committed to investing in our staff through a range of initiatives, both profession-specific and organisation wide. Psychological professions staff are able to access a range of trust-wide CPD initiatives. We have partnered with Bespoke and Contextual Consulting to provide some of the profession specific CPD, alongside additional CPD sessions we commission as part of CNWL CPD programme for Psychological Professions. CNWL also has seven established staff networks supporting a range of individual needs.

Job summary

The Trust Resuscitation Manager is the operational and professional lead for resuscitation services across the Trust, working in partnership with the Nurse Consultant for Deteriorating Patient and Clinical Skills to ensure patients receive safe, effective and evidence-based emergency care. The role provides strategic leadership, operational management, clinical expertise and educational oversight, ensuring the organisation meets national standards, regulatory requirements and best practice in resuscitation and deteriorating patient care

Main duties of the job

• Manage the day-to-day operational delivery of the Resuscitation Team, including line management, workforce planning and service development.
• Lead the Trust's resuscitation governance framework, providing assurance through audit, performance monitoring, risk management and reporting to senior committees.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate high-quality resuscitation education programmes, including Immediate Life Support (ILS), simulation training and competency assessment.
• Act as the Trust's expert adviser on resuscitation, deteriorating patient care and emergency response, supporting clinical teams across all services.
• Lead the review, development and implementation of resuscitation and deteriorating patient policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Drive continuous quality improvement through audit, research, simulation, innovation and the implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Lead the Trust's cardiac arrest audit programme, emergency equipment assurance and simulation to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide expert advice on the procurement, standardisation and governance of resuscitation equipment across the organisation.
• Build strong multidisciplinary relationships with clinical, operational and executive colleagues
• Represent the Trust locally, regionally and nationally, maintaining awareness of emerging evidence and influencing the future development of resuscitation services.

About us

At Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), you'll be part of one of the UK's most diverse and forward-thinking NHS organisations, caring for people across mental health, community health, learning disabilities, addictions, sexual health, dentistry and health and justice services. Serving more than two million people across London, Milton Keynes and beyond, CNWL is committed to delivering compassionate, innovative and evidence-based care.

This is an exciting time to join our Nursing Directorate. We are transforming how we recognise and respond to deteriorating patients through digital innovation, simulation, patient safety improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration. As Trust Resuscitation Manager, you'll have the opportunity to influence care at scale--working alongside passionate clinicians, educators and leaders to shape strategy, improve patient outcomes and embed a culture of continuous learning. Whether leading Trust-wide initiatives, developing future clinical leaders or introducing innovative approaches to resuscitation and deteriorating patient care, your work will have a lasting impact across a diverse range of services and communities.

At CNWL, we value curiosity, collaboration and continuous improvement. We invest in our people, encourage innovation and provide opportunities to develop professionally while making a genuine difference to the lives of patients, families and colleagues every day.

Job summary

Make a Difference with CNWL Health & Justice

CNWL is aTop Employer Award Winner, delivering high-quality healthcare to diverse communities across London and beyond. We are looking for a motivated and compassionateOccupational Therapist to join our supportive Health & Justice team across the Surrey Prisons Cluster.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people in secure settings, helping to improve health outcomes, promote wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. Working within our prison healthcare service, you will be part of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care across a 7-day service.

Guided by our motto,"Caring, Not Judging,"we work alongside the criminal justice system and partner agencies to deliver responsive, person-centred primary care and mental health services that support recovery,rehabilitationand social inclusion.

Join an award-winning team where your skills, compassion andexpertisecan have a lasting impact.

Find out whatit'slike to work with us:Hear from our Health & Justice staff

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will oversee the development and implementation of occupational therapy within the mental health serviceswithin their location(s) of work. They will be supported by a Band 7 OT who will be overseeing the growth of OTservicesin our Surrey prisons.

They will manage a caseload ofpatientsin prison with complex, severe and enduring mental health needs, providing interventions which support and promote improved health. The caseload will be OT specific work, utilising an effective referral process. They will also provide input into the Neurodiverse pathway of care.

The post holder will work in conjunction with the multi-disciplined team to promote the understanding of the OT perspective and its application to working with this client group.

The post holder will workalongsidesenior staff in the MDT to support the development of services. They will also support directorate wide development of OT as part of a supportive and friendly Health and Justice OT network.

The post holder will provide an Occupational Therapy perspective whilst engaging and contributing to professional meetings such as CPA, multi-agency case reviews, risk management meetings, and any other meetings related to the care and treatment of the prisoners in our care.

The post holder will also act as an educator to students on practice placement, as part of the AHP fair share agreement.

About us

Why Join Our Team?

At CNWL, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing,development and career progression. You'llbenefitfromregular supervision,personalised development plans,specialist training opportunities,preceptorshipprogrammesandrevalidation support,helping you achieve your professional goals.

We value and celebrate our staff through initiatives such as ourHidden Gem Awardsand annual staff recognition events.You'llalso have access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, ensuring you feel supported both at work and beyond.

ThroughMyTrustBenefits, you and your family can access over 1,400 discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and dining, alongside free online learning resources to support your personal and professional development.

Staff based at our Surrey sites enjoyadditionalbenefits, includingfree onsite parkingandcomplimentary access to leisure facilities, making it easier to stay active, prioritise wellbeing and save money.

Join an award-winning organisation whereyou'llfeel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference every day.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inc. HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2072-A

Job locations

HMP Downview

Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• To providespecialist OT clinical knowledge in theassessment,treatment & evaluation of people within prison. Applying anunderstanding of the effects of multiple,enduring & complex mental health needs onoccupational performance.
• To carry out mental health & risk assessment, for a caseload of service users & offer regular monitoring of mental state.
• To work autonomously providing clinical professional judgement in clinical cases & referring to team members when necessary.
• To contribute in the development of specialist individual & group programmes, supporting service users in achieving valued goals & satisfactory occupational performance outcome. Providing advice & support on lifestyle changes &d adaptations where necessary.
• To select & use validated, evidence based standardised assessment tools (Occupational Therapy assessment, screening tools, sensory profiles etc) routinely &, exhibit, advanced clinical reasoning skills.
• To monitor & evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions & the agreed mental health interventions against clear aims.
• To facilitate smooth transitions for service users between prisons & different service settings (i.e. prison to community). Establishing links & working in collaboration with partner agencies in order to contribute & manage aspects of an individuals care plan.
• To support service users & colleagues in ensuring care plans are developed in partnership with service users & that they reflect personal recovery goals. These should be strengths-based & oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles.
• To provide carewhich is culturallyappropriate & sensitive,demonstrates trauma awareness & recognises the needs of the individual with regards to accessibility
• To proactively undertake & ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied. To ensure maximum risk tolerance facilitates the individuals recovery, in line with risk policies & local guidelines.
• To be aware of & sensitive to safeguarding needs at all times, & knowledgeable both about potential indicators of abuse or neglect & about what to do if they had concerns about apersons welfare.
• To facilitate the development of, & to work within, clinical pathways & protocols with particular reference to the CNWL Occupational Therapy care pathways & the Health and Justice OT pathway.
• To be aware of medication issues in line with the CNWL OT Medication Management guidelines
• To provide specialist OT input into the Neurodiverse pathway, working alongside CNWL colleagues & HMPPS Neurodiverse Service Manager for each site.

Communication

• Todemonstrate excellent communication skills with service users, forming positive therapeutic relationships, using warmth & empathy, enabling service user empowerment.
• To develop & maintaineffective professional communication structures withother professionals & agencies in order to ensure a comprehensive & consistent approach to client care.
• To provide & receive highly complex, sensitive, condition related or distressing/unwelcome information to service users and carersdemonstratingempathy and reassurance.
• To ensure careful & efficient forms of communication skills when assessing & managing risk procedures within & beyond the prison service, inlinewith confidentiality agreements.
• To demonstrateskills and resourcefulness in communication when barriers to understanding are present.
• To promote the role of OT within services;representingan OT clinical perspective in all clinical meetings
• To participatein OT, multi-disciplinary, clinical and business meetings
• To ensure timely response to emails & requests for information.
• To work in close co-operation with OT colleagues within the Trust contributing to relevant OT business/training meetings, both locally & trust-wide.
• To provide feedback, to OT & MDT colleagues, from specialist interest groups & committees.

Documentation

• To ensure that up to date,accurate,concise & informative records are written & maintained in the service users notes, on Prison & health care systems (CNOMIS and System One).
• To attend & actively participatein relevant meetings,conferences & events, relating topatients health & care programmes.
• To maintainaccurate supervision records (junior staff & students) as defined in the Trust OT Guidelines, including the maintenance of a supervision record log.

ManagementAndLeadership

• To provide input into the recruitment of staff whereappropriate.
• To contribute to the writing of local protocols with regard tospecialist OT knowledge.
• To participate in OT & department specific training packages to promote awareness & understanding of health wellbeing within a prison population.

Personal and Professional Development

• To keep abreast of changing clinical practice, new developments,evidence based practice & research
• To contribute to activities, which continue to build on a culture of shared learning & evidence basedpractice
• To undertake activities of Continuous Professional Development including identifying own learning needs & recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
• To assume personal responsibility for maintaininga working knowledge of new statutory guidelines that influence clinical practice.
• To maintain a professional knowledge base & act as a resource to others regardingspecialist areas of expertise i.e. occupational therapy, perinatal mental health conditions, parent infant interaction, child development, parenting skills assessment, health promotion,recovery & social inclusion.

Supervision and Appraisal

• To review & reflect on own practice & performance; & that of others, through effective use of supervision, reflective practice, operational management supervision, CPD & appraisal
• To participatein the Trusts supervision and appraisal systems in conjunction with service managers/Head Occupational Therapist, ensuring that relevant training needs areidentifiedand met throughtimelyaccess/delivery.
• To ensure a robust framework for the provision of regular and qualitative supervision and appraisal for students, junior staff, volunteers & sessional workers as required.
• To offer learning and development opportunities to other professionals with regard tooccupation within perinatal mental health, and other OT specialist skills
• To be an educator for OT students on practice placement, in line with local guidelines, ensuring that practice placement educators facilitateplacements for the required number of weeks as per the AHP fair share agreement.
• To contribute to effective peer supervision if relevant
• To ensure timelybooking and attendance of mandatory and statutory training. Failure to do this mayprecludefurther learning and development opportunities.
• To contribute to multi-disciplinary training initiatives

Clinical Governance

• To be knowledgeable about best practise for safeguarding, with support of supervision and the directorate Safegaurdinglead and support forums
• To apply national and Trust wide guidelines/standards of practice in line with Trust and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists standards and guidelines
• To work as an autonomous practitioner, assuming accountability for own clinical practice
• To maintainand observe confidentiality of all information relating to service users as laid down in the confidentiality and Caldecott principles.
• To ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and policies e.g. safety and risk, DOLS, care act, Mental Health Act etc.

Service Development and Delivery

• To contribute, as part of the MDT to new initiatives and service development
• To ensure comprehensive knowledge of the services KPIs, quality and performance initiatives; ensuringtimelyresponse and contribution of the OT Service provision.
• To ensure comprehensive knowledge of the Trust Recovery agenda e.g. Recovery and Wellbeing College
• To contribute to defined projects as directed by the Health and Justice Lead Occupational Therapist
• To contribute to and participate, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, to the operational design and delivery of quality improvement initiatives within the service
• To autonomously maintaina working knowledge of new statutory guidelines, particularly those relating to perinatal mental health
• To take an active role in seeking user, carerandstakeholdersfeedback to help shape and influence the further development of the services.

Research AndDevelopment

• To participate in local & Trust-wide OT service activities that promote & contribute to the building of knowledge & evidence base for the benefit of the professional body of occupational therapy.
• To include making use of the support networks available throughout the Trust e.g. Special Interest Groups, forums andsub groups; & MDT team training sessions
• To undertake, participate in &disseminate research & audit activities in line with local service priorities.
• To participate in & implement service activities related to clinical effectiveness via evaluation, audit, research & evidence basedpractice; ensuring active participation of the OT Team in such activities.
• To take a lead, within the MDT, in promoting a culture that focuses on all service users occupational needs, recovery principles & social inclusion

Professional Ethics

• To adhere to the HCPC & RCOT Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct, demonstratingprofessional competence and fitness to practice
• To maintainknowledge of legislation that affects clinical practice within prison health care such as MHA Act,

Emotional Effort

• To provide care for service users whomaybe comedistressed or present with challenging behaviour.
• To use available resources & protected spaces to support own wellbeing.

Work Conditions

• To have the ability to work within an environment that may expose individuals to verbal & physical abuse.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To providespecialist OT clinical knowledge in theassessment,treatment & evaluation of people within prison. Applying anunderstanding of the effects of multiple,enduring & complex mental health needs onoccupational performance. To carry out mental health & risk assessment, for a caseload of service users & offer regular monitoring of mental state. To work autonomously providing clinical professional judgement in clinical cases & referring to team members when necessary. To contribute in the development of specialist individual & group programmes, supporting service users in achieving valued goals & satisfactory occupational performance outcome. Providing advice & support on lifestyle changes &d adaptations where necessary. To select & use validated, evidence based standardised assessment tools (Occupational Therapy assessment, screening tools, sensory profiles etc) routinely &, exhibit, advanced clinical reasoning skills. To monitor & evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions & the agreed mental health interventions against clear aims. To facilitate smooth transitions for service users between prisons & different service settings (i.e. prison to community). Establishing links & working in collaboration with partner agencies in order to contribute & manage aspects of an individuals care plan. To support service users & colleagues in ensuring care plans are developed in partnership with service users & that they reflect personal recovery goals. These should be strengths-based & oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles. To provide carewhich is culturallyappropriate & sensitive,demonstrates trauma awareness & recognises the needs of the individual with regards to accessibility To proactively undertake & ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied. To ensure maximum risk tolerance facilitates the individuals recovery, in line with risk policies & local guidelines. To be aware of & sensitive to safeguarding needs at all times, & knowledgeable both about potential indicators of abuse or neglect & about what to do if they had concerns about apersons welfare. To facilitate the development of, & to work within, clinical pathways & protocols with particular reference to the CNWL Occupational Therapy care pathways & the Health and Justice OT pathway. To be aware of medication issues in line with the CNWL OT Medication Management guidelines To provide specialist OT input into the Neurodiverse pathway, working alongside CNWL colleagues & HMPPS Neurodiverse Service Manager for each site. Communication Todemonstrate excellent communication skills with service users, forming positive therapeutic relationships, using warmth & empathy, enabling service user empowerment. To develop & maintaineffective professional communication structures withother professionals & agencies in order to ensure a comprehensive & consistent approach to client care. To provide & receive highly complex, sensitive, condition related or distressing/unwelcome information to service users and carersdemonstratingempathy and reassurance. To ensure careful & efficient forms of communication skills when assessing & managing risk procedures within & beyond the prison service, inlinewith confidentiality agreements. To demonstrateskills and resourcefulness in communication when barriers to understanding are present. To promote the role of OT within services;representingan OT clinical perspective in all clinical meetings To participatein OT, multi-disciplinary, clinical and business meetings To ensure timely response to emails & requests for information. To work in close co-operation with OT colleagues within the Trust contributing to relevant OT business/training meetings, both locally & trust-wide. To provide feedback, to OT & MDT colleagues, from specialist interest groups & committees. Documentation To ensure that up to date,accurate,concise & informative records are written & maintained in the service users notes, on Prison & health care systems (CNOMIS and System One). To attend & actively participatein relevant meetings,conferences & events, relating topatients health & care programmes. To maintainaccurate supervision records (junior staff & students) as defined in the Trust OT Guidelines, including the maintenance of a supervision record log. ManagementAndLeadership To provide input into the recruitment of staff whereappropriate. To contribute to the writing of local protocols with regard tospecialist OT knowledge. To participate in OT & department specific training packages to promote awareness & understanding of health wellbeing within a prison population. Personal and Professional Development To keep abreast of changing clinical practice, new developments,evidence based practice & research To contribute to activities, which continue to build on a culture of shared learning & evidence basedpractice To undertake activities of Continuous Professional Development including identifying own learning needs & recording learning outcomes in a portfolio. To assume personal responsibility for maintaininga working knowledge of new statutory guidelines that influence clinical practice. To maintain a professional knowledge base & act as a resource to others regardingspecialist areas of expertise i.e. occupational therapy, perinatal mental health conditions, parent infant interaction, child development, parenting skills assessment, health promotion,recovery & social inclusion. Supervision and Appraisal To review & reflect on own practice & performance; & that of others, through effective use of supervision, reflective practice, operational management supervision, CPD & appraisal To participatein the Trusts supervision and appraisal systems in conjunction with service managers/Head Occupational Therapist, ensuring that relevant training needs areidentifiedand met throughtimelyaccess/delivery. To ensure a robust framework for the provision of regular and qualitative supervision and appraisal for students, junior staff, volunteers & sessional workers as required. To offer learning and development opportunities to other professionals with regard tooccupation within perinatal mental health, and other OT specialist skills To be an educator for OT students on practice placement, in line with local guidelines, ensuring that practice placement educators facilitateplacements for the required number of weeks as per the AHP fair share agreement. To contribute to effective peer supervision if relevant To ensure timelybooking and attendance of mandatory and statutory training. Failure to do this mayprecludefurther learning and development opportunities. To contribute to multi-disciplinary training initiatives Clinical Governance To be knowledgeable about best practise for safeguarding, with support of supervision and the directorate Safegaurdinglead and support forums To apply national and Trust wide guidelines/standards of practice in line with Trust and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists standards and guidelines To work as an autonomous practitioner, assuming accountability for own clinical practice To maintainand observe confidentiality of all information relating to service users as laid down in the confidentiality and Caldecott principles. To ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and policies e.g. safety and risk, DOLS, care act, Mental Health Act etc. Service Development and Delivery To contribute, as part of the MDT to new initiatives and service development To ensure comprehensive knowledge of the services KPIs, quality and performance initiatives; ensuringtimelyresponse and contribution of the OT Service provision. To ensure comprehensive knowledge of the Trust Recovery agenda e.g. Recovery and Wellbeing College To contribute to defined projects as directed by the Health and Justice Lead Occupational Therapist To contribute to and participate, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, to the operational design and delivery of quality improvement initiatives within the service To autonomously maintaina working knowledge of new statutory guidelines, particularly those relating to perinatal mental health To take an active role in seeking user, carerandstakeholdersfeedback to help shape and influence the further development of the services. Research AndDevelopment To participate in local & Trust-wide OT service activities that promote & contribute to the building of knowledge & evidence base for the benefit of the professional body of occupational therapy. To include making use of the support networks available throughout the Trust e.g. Special Interest Groups, forums andsub groups; & MDT team training sessions To undertake, participate in &disseminate research & audit activities in line with local service priorities. To participate in & implement service activities related to clinical effectiveness via evaluation, audit, research & evidence basedpractice; ensuring active participation of the OT Team in such activities. To take a lead, within the MDT, in promoting a culture that focuses on all service users occupational needs, recovery principles & social inclusion Professional Ethics To adhere to the HCPC & RCOT Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct, demonstratingprofessional competence and fitness to practice To maintainknowledge of legislation that affects clinical practice within prison health care such as MHA Act, Emotional Effort To provide care for service users whomaybe comedistressed or present with challenging behaviour. To use available resources & protected spaces to support own wellbeing. Work Conditions To have the ability to work within an environment that may expose individuals to verbal & physical abuse.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• Post graduate training specific to mental health
• Qualifications/training in specialist skills eg. therapeutic/sensory interventions
• Practice placement educators course

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Post qualification experience working in mental health services
• Experience in participating in audit / research projects
• Experience in developing service activities
• Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments
• Experience of effective partnership working, with external providers, in promoting socially inclusive opportunities for service users.
• Experience in completing Risk Assessment Tools

Desirable

• Experience in prison and/or secure settings
• Experience of supervising students/junior staff

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to deal with sensitivities and complexities, using interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills i.e. written, verbal, listening and proficient use of up to date systems of communication i.e. IT systems, e-mail, fax, telephone etc.
• Knowledge of personal recovery principles and their application to service delivery
• Clear concept of Occupational Therapy and models of practice
• Ability to work autonomously, on own initiative and under pressure to meet deadlines; & to make and action decisions independently within agreed time frames
• Ability to regularly identify and undertake appropriate learning and development opportunities as part of ongoing CPD
• Ability to determine the impact of mental and physical conditions on a service user's functional ability and undertake assessment/make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment/aids and adaptations

Desirable

• Delivery of formal presentations and teaching sessions

ATTITUDES, APTITUDES PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Demonstrates a commitment to personal development
• Demonstrates an enthusiasm for the post
• Ability to work independently and is self motivated

OTHER

Essential

• Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices

Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy HCPC registered Occupational Therapist Desirable Post graduate training specific to mental health Qualifications/training in specialist skills eg. therapeutic/sensory interventions Practice placement educators course PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Post qualification experience working in mental health services Experience in participating in audit / research projects Experience in developing service activities Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments Experience of effective partnership working, with external providers, in promoting socially inclusive opportunities for service users. Experience in completing Risk Assessment Tools Desirable Experience in prison and/or secure settings Experience of supervising students/junior staff SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential Ability to deal with sensitivities and complexities, using interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills i.e. written, verbal, listening and proficient use of up to date systems of communication i.e. IT systems, e-mail, fax, telephone etc. Knowledge of personal recovery principles and their application to service delivery Clear concept of Occupational Therapy and models of practice Ability to work autonomously, on own initiative and under pressure to meet deadlines; & to make and action decisions independently within agreed time frames Ability to regularly identify and undertake appropriate learning and development opportunities as part of ongoing CPD Ability to determine the impact of mental and physical conditions on a service user's functional ability and undertake assessment/make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment/aids and adaptations Desirable Delivery of formal presentations and teaching sessions ATTITUDES, APTITUDES PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential Demonstrates a commitment to personal development Demonstrates an enthusiasm for the post Ability to work independently and is self motivated OTHER Essential Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Downview

Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Downview

Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To provide specialised rehabilitation assessment, education, advice and treatment to adult patients in the intermediate care unit who have a range of health and social care needs. To enable these patients to reach their maximum functional potential and facilitate safe discharges.

To independently manage a defined caseload of patients, contributing to the provision of the physiotherapy service

To undertake seven-day service provision where required.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a specialised physiotherapy assessment and treatment service without direct supervision for delegated patients with varying degrees of physical, psychological and sensory impairment often with multi-pathology and pre-existing co-morbidities.
• To plan, implement and evaluate treatment and management programmes to ensure the identified needs of the individual are met at all stages of the rehabilitation process or disease progression.

• To educate and advise patients, their families and carers in order to facilitate self-management of their condition and optimise their rehabilitation potential and quality of life.
• To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team working collaboratively with other members of the team and recognising the skills and expertise of others.
• To provide support and supervision to rehabilitation support workers, therapy technicians and delegated undergraduate physiotherapy students, including monthly supervision and annual appraisal.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To maintain clinical records as an autonomous practitioner.
• The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

About us

The Hawthorn Intermediate Care Unit (HICU) is situated in the grounds of Hillingdon Hospital but owned by Central and North West London Trust.

HICU offers physical rehabilitation to Adults aged 18years + for a varying range of physical disabilities.

CNWL is devoted to staff development and enhancing staff well-being at work.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a senior Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health Inpatient Service in our male PICU (psychiatric intensive care unit) Ward.

We will provide you with the opportunities to develop your skills, depending on your needs and goals. We are keen for people to develop in their area of interest tomotivate and enrich our team. There is also the support of a broad and experienced senior MDT.

We are looking for people who are passionate about occupational therapy and want the opportunity to focus on their clinical OT skills, and who have ideas to grow and develop the occupational therapy provision within inpatient services. Once in post you will be afforded the time and space to engage in specialised training and development opportunities to help you become a more enhanced practitioner.

We adhere to the belief that it is better to grow and develop our own staff; this is demonstrated in the fact that many of our senior colleagues were supported and promoted in-house.

The team serves the diverse and vibrant population of Brent, named London Borough of Culture 2020 and 'Council of the Year' at the LGC Awards 2020. The team works flexibly/compressed hours to allow for OT provision to meet the needs of the service users throughout their day and find it also maintains staff wellbeing by providing more time to focus on their own interests and needs outside of work.

Hours are: 3 days working : 8-6.30, 1 day working 8-4, 1 day non working day.

Main duties of the job

Occupational therapists hold a key role within the Inpatient Team providing occupational therapy service and expertise; which will include individual and group work, assessment, intervention and evaluation in accordance with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.

You will be using MOHO and other evidence-based assessment tools in order to establish a baseline functional assessment from which recommendations can determine further on-going care and treatment to enable optimum functioning.

The role requires integrated evidence-based practice and skilful use of assessments & interventions with personal recovery principles, in order to improve the service users' quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.

You would need to be committed to working within recovery principles. The successful applicant will be self-motivated with a desire to work in mental health, and willing to learn and grow within the team.

This post receives supervision from the Acute Lead OT (Band 7) and in addition there is a great support network working alongside other OTs in the borough and across the trust. Opportunities for training, reflective practice, case formulation using Trauma Informed Approaches, skill sharing and several other projects are available ongoingly.

About us

• Specialised OT & Mental health training comprehensive offer of OT to OT training sessions, as well as specialised training depending on area of interest such as sensory integration and trauma informed care.
• Shadow and develop skills in our neighbouring services including HTT, EIS, the memory clinic and community services allowing you to see the full circle of treatment for our patients.
• Mentoring and coachingsessions supporting you with your development and growth into the role, including a bespoke 1:1 induction by Head OT tailored to your specific needs.
• Monthly supervision from the lead OT for Brent Inpatient Services
• You will be supported in developing your management and leadership skills through supervising others, supporting students and developing new initiatives for the service.
• Opportunities to get involved in the established Research and Development structures in Occupational Therapy, including specialist forums and valuable networks.
• A truly inclusive and diverse workspace
• Nationally leading trust wide staff networks
• Staff health and wellbeing schemes
• QI training and support to bring your strengths and skills to service development
• Flexible working

Job summary

We are looking for applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is committed to delivering patient-focused care to work in our Memory assessment service in Brent. The post includes comprehensive assessment of a patient's functioning including neuropsychiatric assessment. Specific to assessment the Occupational Therapist (OT) will utilise MOHO evidence-based assessment tools in order to establish a baseline functional assessment from which recommendations can determine further on going care and treatment to enable optimum functioning.

The post holder will manage a case load of service users who have been referred to the memory service for a suspected dementia, using evidence based and recovery principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment.

We are therefore looking for applicants who either have experience working with Older Adults or Memory services or have a good foundation of transferable skills.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed 12 month post in our friendly Memory assessment service in Brent. The successful applicant will be based at Fairfield's House in Kingsbury. This is an ideal opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to develop their neuropsychiatric skills and gain valuable experience.

The post includes comprehensive assessment of a patient's functioning including neuropsychiatric assessment. Specific to assessment the Occupational Therapist (OT) will utilise MOHO evidence-based assessment tools in order to establish a baseline functional assessment from which recommendations can determine further on going care and treatment to enable optimum functioning.

To provide the Brent Memory Service (BMS) with an Occupational therapy service and expertise; this will include individual and group work, assessment including neuropsychiatric assessment, intervention and evaluation in accordance with the College of OT Code of Ethics.

To work as an integrated member of the memory service responding to referrals and offering assessment, support with diagnosis, liaison with other agencies.

To provide clinical leadership for junior/unqualified staff and students through supervision and appraisal as required.

Please see JD for full description

About us

CNWL is passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing op quality caretdepends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking torecruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Our catchment area of Brent spans diverse communities, with over 150 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BAME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Job summary

Are you caring, compassionate and committed to providing the best service possible to patients?

Do you want to help deliver care to people in their homes in the Inner London Boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster with an opportunity to work with a supportive skilled team and develop yourself to provide admission avoidance care?

Make a difference to those who require rapid response in their own homes - with enthusiasm, energy and passion - we are looking for Band 6Registered Nurses and Paramedics who have experience in community or tertiary services and want to continue developing as independent practitioners.

We are currently recruiting for the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster.

Please note interviews will be face to face only.

Main duties of the job

Due to an opportunity to grow our teams we are aiming to recruit the best team players who will be passionate about providing care, proactive, engaged and committed to delivering an excellent standard of care in the home to those in need.

Community experience is not essential but applicants will need to demonstrate the Trust core Values and that they understand the role of urgent community response and issues involved in working in people's own homes, working alone and being able to work outside of regular working hours, weekends, public holidays and face to face visits will be essential.

This position will require you to visit various locations throughout the London Boroughs of K&C and Westminster. We run a seven-day service and our working hours are 8 am until 10 pm, 365 day per year.

About us

We are a supportive and fast-paced teams that strives for the very best. We provide an excellent development and supervision programme and a first-class learning experience in all aspects of community care. We also make it easy for you to access continuing professional development resources, which will support you in completing qualifications or modules to help you develop.

We want you to make us your future.

Job summary

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Senior Psychologist to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Mental Health Team at HMP Woodhill. By joining our Prison Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of the prisoners, but will also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. We are keen to recruit someone with a passion for working with people in custody, and those who have experienced trauma, adversity and offending.

Working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to those in prison, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.

We strive to deliver a culturally competent and responsive service that can meet the needs of our population. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities.

Main duties of the job

To provide a key role in integrating clinical psychology within the wider mental health team.

To provide a comprehensive specialist clinical psychology service to service users.

To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy as well as offering advice and consultation on service users' psychological care to other members of the clinical team.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.

To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the Health & Justice Services Directorate.

To provide clinical supervision to other members of the team when appropriate.

To contribute to the reflective practice and critical thinking of the team on a case-by-case basis (e.g. complex case reviews) and in service improvement.

About us

CNWL's Health and Justice Services are led by a highly motivated team with vast experience in healthcare within secure environments. We employ a range of psychologists and psychological therapists with clinical, counselling and forensic trainings. Psychologists work within the mental health services in numerous sites, across prisons, YOIs and secure hospitals, with children and adults, men and women and across the range of security categories. Psychologists also lead four specialist Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) commissioned services and Sexual Behaviour Services in the youth estate.

Joining a large, forward-thinking Trust will bring successful candidates excellent development opportunities, an exciting career structure, and job satisfaction. Psychologists from across Health and Justice come together for professional and clinical development. High quality supervision and continuing professional development are integral to our approach and to our intent to support and retain an excellent team. Focused training which contributes to your own development and to our service development will be supported.

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our Brent/Harrow Pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. It also offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental healthcare settings.

Main duties of the job

You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend duty and on call rotas, following a period of induction and training.The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. Salary will be based on previous experience, applicants who are currently suitable to practice at a band 7 level, will be considered for a band 7 position.

If you are successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward thinking environment. You will be encouraged and supported in your development through the rotations which will be further enhanced by the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, which you will be expected to complete in your role as a foundation pharmacist. The post-holder will have an opportunity to provide specialist mental health services to sites such as in-patients, home treatment teams and community mental health teams.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 3 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

About us

CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. The Trust has a Medicines Information Service which runs both a medicines information enquiry line for staff and a patient telephone helpline. In the Trust's CQC inspection, the pharmacy teams were recognised for the contribution we made to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients and members of staff.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £62,652 a year per annum incl HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-C-HQ-2127

Job locations

Pharmacy Office, Mental Health Centre, Northwick Park Hospital, HA1 3UJ

London

Brent/Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend duty and on call rotas, following a period of induction and training.The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. It also offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental healthcare settings. Salary will be based on previous experience, applicants who are currently suitable to practice at a band 7 level, will be considered for a band 7 position.

You will be expected to rotate between our Harrow and Brent sites, working both inpatient and community mental health team settings.

Job description Job responsibilities You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend duty and on call rotas, following a period of induction and training.The rotational post offers you an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in-house criteria and a successful portfolio review. It also offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental healthcare settings. Salary will be based on previous experience, applicants who are currently suitable to practice at a band 7 level, will be considered for a band 7 position. You will be expected to rotate between our Harrow and Brent sites, working both inpatient and community mental health team settings.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Master's Degree in pharmacy followed by the completion of pre- registration training and experience.
• To be working towards or willing to work towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS)

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of therapeutic areas and pharmacological treatments obtaining through the completion of degree course and pre-registration year.
• Experience of working with patients either in a hospital or community setting.
• To have knowledge and understanding of basic clinical governance principles.
• Experience of working to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accuracy in dispensing and checking prescriptions.

Desirable

• Experience in hospital pharmacy
• Experience training other healthcare professionals
• Experience of supervising junior pharmacy staff

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Evidence of CPD and acquiring new skills and knowledge
• To have an awareness of government and professional policy/legislation that affects the delivery of pharmacy services e.g. NICE, RPS

ATTITUTEDS. APTITUDES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Master's Degree in pharmacy followed by the completion of pre- registration training and experience. To be working towards or willing to work towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS) PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Good knowledge and understanding of therapeutic areas and pharmacological treatments obtaining through the completion of degree course and pre-registration year. Experience of working with patients either in a hospital or community setting. To have knowledge and understanding of basic clinical governance principles. Experience of working to standard operating procedures (SOPs) Accuracy in dispensing and checking prescriptions. Desirable Experience in hospital pharmacy Experience training other healthcare professionals Experience of supervising junior pharmacy staff SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint Evidence of CPD and acquiring new skills and knowledge To have an awareness of government and professional policy/legislation that affects the delivery of pharmacy services e.g. NICE, RPS ATTITUTEDS. APTITUDES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Office, Mental Health Centre, Northwick Park Hospital, HA1 3UJ

London

Brent/Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Office, Mental Health Centre, Northwick Park Hospital, HA1 3UJ

London

Brent/Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Hospital at Home (H@H) service is an adjunct pathway to Urgent Community Response (UCR), delivering hospital-level monitoring and clinical intervention to acutely unwell adults in their own homes across the London Borough of Hillingdon. Operating 08:00-20:00, seven days per week, H@H provides an integrated step-up (admission avoidance) and step-down (early supported discharge) model in accordance with the NHS England Virtual Wards Operational Framework and the Hillingdon Health and Care Partnership Borough-wide Reactive Care Service.

The Band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapist is a senior clinical role at the heart of the UCR and H@H MDT. As the most senior therapy clinician on the H@H establishment, the post holder is the primary OT lead for the service, providing expert occupational therapy assessment, intervention, clinical reasoning, and discharge planning for complex, frail, and acutely unwell patients in their own homes. The role encompasses autonomous clinical practice, H@H Initial Visits, clerking of step-up patients, caseload prioritisation, and senior clinical oversight of therapy delivery within the team.

The post holder must be able to work flexibly over a 7-day week including weekday and weekend shifts and will frequently work as a lone practitioner in community settings.

Main duties of the job

o Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical work, managing an autonomous and complex caseload of UCR and H@H patients in accordance with HCPC standards and the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Ensure a high standard of care and support more junior staff to do likewise.

o Perform the UCR / H@H Initial Visit for patients stepped up to H@H following the 48-hour C2R review, within 4 hours of the MDT decision - including OT-specific components of the clinical clerking, functional status, environmental risk, equipment, and advancing goal setting.

o Conduct advanced occupational therapy assessment for patients with acute illness, frailty, cognitive impairment, complex multi-morbidity, and diverse psychosocial needs, using validated tools (Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale, Barthel Index, 6CIT, MUST, FRAT, environmental and manual handling risk assessment, seating and postural assessment) and applying higher-level clinical reasoning to formulate accurate occupational profiles and intervention plans.

o Deputise for the UCR / H@H Clinical Lead as needed in the day-to-day clinical leadership of the H@H pathway, including triage and prioritisation of referrals, chairing the morning MDT in the Clinical Lead's absence, and supporting the H@H COD in complex case management and caseload prioritisation by acuity.

About us

There are over 300 Occupational Therapists (OTs) in CNWL. We work in many different teams in both physical and mental health, as well as a number of specialist areas. There are plenty of opportunities to develop your career with us and maintain your dual skills.

OT in CNWL is very fortunate in having an established professional structure including an AHP director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT, borough and specialist Head OTs. This has the huge benefit of ensuring representation of our profession at all levels - both strategically and operationally.

Personal and professional development is a high priority for the profession and is underpinned by research groups and OT clinical networks. We invest in the development of our staff by providing excellent internal training as well as commissioning specialised external training and providing quality supervision.

We actively support the next generation of OTs through Apprenticeships, student placements and the promotion of the profession as a career in schools. We are proud of the diversity in our workforce and have invested time in supporting and developing this further through our Equality Diversity and Belonging OT group.

Occupational Therapy Careers at CNWL

Occupational Therapy :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

https://vimeo.com/954749344?fl=pl&fe=cm

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-HC-1651

Job locations

Beaufort House

Cricket Filed Road

Uxbridge

UB8 1QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be professionally and legally accountable for the full management of the patients UCR / H@H clinical episode of care, from step-up admission through to discharge.

Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessment of patients functional, cognitive, environmental, and psychosocial needs within the H@H caseload, understanding diverse and complex presentations including frailty syndromes, acute medical exacerbations, delirium, end-of-life care, and post-discharge reablement needs.

Apply advanced clinical reasoning to analyse complex clinical and social information from multiple sources (SystmOne record, EMIS, MDT discussion, patient and carer interview, environmental assessment) to identify significant health changes warranting clinical intervention and to recommend the best course of occupational therapy management.

Formulate and deliver individualised OT treatment and goal-directed management programmes, using a wide range of evidence-based approaches including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) components, cognitive rehabilitation, graded functional activity, occupational adaptation, and carer training.

Assess the patients understanding of treatment proposals; gain valid informed consent; and work within a legal and ethical framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, and relevant CNWL policies.

Evaluate patient progress against the H@H care plan and daily C2R criteria; reassess and modify plans in response to clinical change; and determine discharge readiness in conjunction with the SCDM at the daily morning MDT.

Job description Job responsibilities Be professionally and legally accountable for the full management of the patients UCR / H@H clinical episode of care, from step-up admission through to discharge. Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessment of patients functional, cognitive, environmental, and psychosocial needs within the H@H caseload, understanding diverse and complex presentations including frailty syndromes, acute medical exacerbations, delirium, end-of-life care, and post-discharge reablement needs. Apply advanced clinical reasoning to analyse complex clinical and social information from multiple sources (SystmOne record, EMIS, MDT discussion, patient and carer interview, environmental assessment) to identify significant health changes warranting clinical intervention and to recommend the best course of occupational therapy management. Formulate and deliver individualised OT treatment and goal-directed management programmes, using a wide range of evidence-based approaches including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) components, cognitive rehabilitation, graded functional activity, occupational adaptation, and carer training. Assess the patients understanding of treatment proposals; gain valid informed consent; and work within a legal and ethical framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, and relevant CNWL policies. Evaluate patient progress against the H@H care plan and daily C2R criteria; reassess and modify plans in response to clinical change; and determine discharge readiness in conjunction with the SCDM at the daily morning MDT.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current, unrestricted HCPC registration
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
• Evidence of substantial postgraduate CPD maintained in a portfolio, relevant to community OT, frailty, virtual ward, or urgent community response
• Extensive postgraduate OT experience across a range of clinical areas demonstrating increasing seniority, including Band 6 experience in at least one of: neurology, orthopaedics, medicine of the elderly, frailty, or MSK
• Significant experience of working with adults and older people with frailty, chronic conditions, complex co-morbidities, and cognitive impairment in a clinical setting
• Experience of supervising and mentoring other OTs, therapy assistants, or students
• Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement, and/or change management
• Knowledge of a wide range of OT assessment approaches and specialist equipment prescription, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), 6CIT, Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale, Barthel Index, MUST, FRAT, seating and postural assessment, and environmental risk assessment
• Knowledge and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, Care Act 2014, safeguarding adults and children frameworks, and their implications for H@H practice
• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day, including manual handling, home assessments, equipment manoeuvres, and patient transfers in domestic environments
• Licensed driver and car owner with business-use insurance; able to travel across the London Borough of Hillingdon

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)
• Previous NHS experience in intermediate care, Hospital at Home, UCR, early supported discharge, or virtual ward settings
• Knowledge of current national policies relevant to Hospital at Home, virtual wards, UCR, and frailty (NHS England Virtual Wards Operational Framework; NICE NG159; NICE NG56; OPEL Framework 2024-2026)

Person Specification Essential Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy Current, unrestricted HCPC registration Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Evidence of substantial postgraduate CPD maintained in a portfolio, relevant to community OT, frailty, virtual ward, or urgent community response Extensive postgraduate OT experience across a range of clinical areas demonstrating increasing seniority, including Band 6 experience in at least one of: neurology, orthopaedics, medicine of the elderly, frailty, or MSK Significant experience of working with adults and older people with frailty, chronic conditions, complex co-morbidities, and cognitive impairment in a clinical setting Experience of supervising and mentoring other OTs, therapy assistants, or students Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement, and/or change management Knowledge of a wide range of OT assessment approaches and specialist equipment prescription, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), 6CIT, Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale, Barthel Index, MUST, FRAT, seating and postural assessment, and environmental risk assessment Knowledge and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, Care Act 2014, safeguarding adults and children frameworks, and their implications for H@H practice Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day, including manual handling, home assessments, equipment manoeuvres, and patient transfers in domestic environments Licensed driver and car owner with business-use insurance; able to travel across the London Borough of Hillingdon Desirable Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards) Previous NHS experience in intermediate care, Hospital at Home, UCR, early supported discharge, or virtual ward settings Knowledge of current national policies relevant to Hospital at Home, virtual wards, UCR, and frailty (NHS England Virtual Wards Operational Framework; NICE NG159; NICE NG56; OPEL Framework 2024-2026)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaufort House

Cricket Filed Road

Uxbridge

UB8 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaufort House

Cricket Filed Road

Uxbridge

UB8 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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