Job summary

Elmbridge Neighbourhood Mental health Team in the Complex Needs pathway is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic community mental health nurse (NMC) to join our team. We have two roles: full time and part time- 4 days per week. Please mention in supporting statement which role you would like to apply.

The team is moving through a transition to an All-Age Neighbourhood Mental Health Team to provide more joined up mental health care for our community.

As part of our multi-disciplinary team, the successful applicant will deliver comprehensive assessments and a variety of approaches, interventions, and treatments to individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues, supporting them in their personal recovery journey.

Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to take lead and professional responsibility for a number of service users. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You must be committed to delivering a high-quality service, working both independently and as part of our well-established, innovative, and recovery-focused team to meet the needs of service users and their carers.

In addition to managing a defined caseload, the successful applicant will conduct initial assessments for clients referred to the service and support individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community. There are various training opportunities available to enhance skills in delivering low-intensity psychological interventions.

Please see the attached job description for more details.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the Job Role and Responsibilities please find the Job Profile attached to this job listing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration as RN or RMN
• Successful completion of Mentorship course

Experience

Essential

• Further training or experience to post graduate diploma level OR
• extensive work experience
• post qualification - demonstrable experience
• Clinical supervision training

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Job Title: Specialist Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist - NeurosciencesContract Type: Fixed Term (secondment)Fixed Term Contract End Date: November 2027Purpose for Fixed Term: 12-month secondment

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced B6 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist in a 12-month fixed-term secondment opportunity. This post is a full-time (1 WTE) opportunity working in neurosciences.The post holder will be part of the wider neurosciences service, with close links to all the neurosciences and relevant therapy teams. You need to have flexibility in hours, supporting the team to deliver patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays and on-calls.

We are looking for a skilled and dynamic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to provide senior clinical and operational leadership, alongside the current senior therapists within the UHS neurosciences team and assist with the strategic development of the therapy service within neurosciences. You will have robust experience in acute care and in proven leadership across the MDT.

You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.

This post is part of the wider Therapy Services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa or pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-CL130926

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist, or Physiotherapist, who wishes to develop new leadership skills, whilst specialising in neurosciences, for a 12-month fixed term.

You will be completing specialised neuro-specific assessments, goal-directed treatments & multi-therapy discharge planning. You will be required to liaise closely with local community services, specialist regional units & local DGHs.

We are looking for someone who is/has:

- Proven clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of neuro patients within acute care- Enhanced leadership skills to work alongside the multi-professional team- Solid foundation in audit, research, personal and service development- Confident educator of staff and peer professionals

There is regular clinical supervision as well as peer support. There are also opportunities for involvement in audit, research & service development is always encouraged as we strive for new & innovative ways of working.

Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role; however, you also need to demonstrate the following specific skills and knowledge:

Essential:

Postgraduate experience of working in the acute hospital setting, including working with neurological patients and undertaking neurological assessments Proven senior experience in acute early rehabilitation of patients with complex needs Clear expressed desire and reasons for working in acute neurological rehabilitation, and within UHS, on your application form. Evidence of personal development within acute neurosciences, to support enhanced skills and decision-making Robust knowledge and understanding of NHS systems Postgraduate experience in supervising other staff and students OT specific: Experience of assessing complex functional abilities and assessing and ordering complex equipment for discharge Physio Specific: Postgraduate experience managing inpatient respiratory patients andparticipating in acute respiratory on-call services

Desirable:

Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students Demonstrable leadership skills

Please note: Before applying, please ensure you will be able to attend an interview in person. If you invited to interview, please dress in smart, comfortable clothing. The interviews will take place in person on the 9th of October. No virtual interviews will be offered, please do not apply if you will be unable to attend in person. This post is for a qualified OT or Physiotherapist with postgraduate experience and not a new graduate position. Please enquire about our newly qualified B5 posts separately. If you are an internal UHS candidate, please discuss your application with your current manager before applying as this is a fixed term opportunity only. We do not accept CV applications. As part of these interviews, we may put names in reserve for similar B6 OT or Physiotherapy fixed term opportunities Please be aware me may close the advert early if we get too many applications. You will only be contacted if you are successfully shortlisted. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

For other therapy opportunities please email: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist, or Physiotherapist, who wishes to develop new leadership skills, whilst specialising in neurosciences, for a 12-month fixed term. You will be completing specialised neuro-specific assessments, goal-directed treatments & multi-therapy discharge planning. You will be required to liaise closely with local community services, specialist regional units & local DGHs. We are looking for someone who is/has: - Proven clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of neuro patients within acute care- Enhanced leadership skills to work alongside the multi-professional team- Solid foundation in audit, research, personal and service development- Confident educator of staff and peer professionals There is regular clinical supervision as well as peer support. There are also opportunities for involvement in audit, research & service development is always encouraged as we strive for new & innovative ways of working. Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role; however, you also need to demonstrate the following specific skills and knowledge: Essential: Postgraduate experience of working in the acute hospital setting, including working with neurological patients and undertaking neurological assessments Proven senior experience in acute early rehabilitation of patients with complex needs Clear expressed desire and reasons for working in acute neurological rehabilitation, and within UHS, on your application form. Evidence of personal development within acute neurosciences, to support enhanced skills and decision-making Robust knowledge and understanding of NHS systems Postgraduate experience in supervising other staff and students OT specific: Experience of assessing complex functional abilities and assessing and ordering complex equipment for discharge Physio Specific: Postgraduate experience managing inpatient respiratory patients andparticipating in acute respiratory on-call services Desirable: Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students Demonstrable leadership skills Please note: Before applying, please ensure you will be able to attend an interview in person. If you invited to interview, please dress in smart, comfortable clothing. The interviews will take place in person on the 9th of October. No virtual interviews will be offered, please do not apply if you will be unable to attend in person. This post is for a qualified OT or Physiotherapist with postgraduate experience and not a new graduate position. Please enquire about our newly qualified B5 posts separately. If you are an internal UHS candidate, please discuss your application with your current manager before applying as this is a fixed term opportunity only. We do not accept CV applications. As part of these interviews, we may put names in reserve for similar B6 OT or Physiotherapy fixed term opportunities Please be aware me may close the advert early if we get too many applications. You will only be contacted if you are successfully shortlisted. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. For other therapy opportunities please email: [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Current HCPC registration
• Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology
• Experience of fitting a range of equipment
• Experience of working with support staff
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients
• Previous experience within relevant clinical area

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Degree in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy or equivalent Current HCPC registration Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology Experience of fitting a range of equipment Experience of working with support staff Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of continuing professional development Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients Previous experience within relevant clinical area Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

NHS Band 6 Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full Time, 37.5 hrs (part-time applications considered)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

Location Base: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic Speech and Language Therapy team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 SLT to work across Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, providing specialist assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality patient-centred care across a range of acute inpatient and outpatient settings.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose:

• To work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing diagnosing, and providing timely intervention and management of communication and/or swallowing problems as a member of the Acute SLT team
• To be flexible in providing cover to clinical areas across PHUT depending on skill and service need.
• To collaborate and liaise with MDT colleagues to provide co-ordinated care to patients.
• To provide clinical support, where appropriate to other colleagues, including students.
• To complete competencies in line with RCSLT guidance.
• To contribute to patient information, manage priorities, organise equipment/resources and liaise with community SLTs about continuing care following discharge.
• To contribute to the prioritisation and triage of referrals to ensure that priority , high risk, patients are seen urgently, following locally devised systems / timescales
• To be flexible in providing cover across in patient settings where most needed, as directed by clinical leads.
• To contribute, wherever possible, to the administrative processes that ensure the most efficient service delivery for patients

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans' status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of adults presenting with dysphagia and communication difficulties resulting from a variety of medical conditions. You will work closely with medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues to support patient recovery, optimise nutrition and hydration, and promote effective communication.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and management of adults with dysphagia and communication difficulties.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making.
• Support safe oral intake recommendations and communication strategies.
• Deliver training and advice to patients, families, carers and healthcare staff.
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support and supervise junior staff and students as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust and professional standards.

About You

We are seeking a clinician who:

• Holds a recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification.
• Is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Registered member of the RCSLT
• Accredited dysphagia post-graduate qualification or equivalent to level C (RCSLT dysphagia competencies)
• Has experience managing adult patients with complex dysphagia and/or communication difficulties.
• Demonstrates excellent clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has supervision experience.
• Has strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Demonstrates our trust values: Working Together For Patients with Compassion as One Team Always Improving

What We Offer

• A supportive and experienced Speech and Language Therapy team.
• Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development.
• Access to a wide range of learning and training opportunities.
• Opportunities to work across diverse clinical areas within a large acute teaching Trust.
• Flexible working arrangements where service needs allow.

Informal Enquiries

Informal discussions are welcomed and encouraged. We would be pleased to discuss the role and opportunities available within the team.

For full job details and person specification please refer to enclosed Job Description.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Sensitivity to a broad range of clients
• Supportive excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Proven skills in prioritising and being flexible and adaptable to meet competing priorities
• Efficient and dependable working practices
• Good organisational skills
• Self-motivated, assertive, diplomatic and tactful
• Literate and numerate in English
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Recognises when change is needed
• Relevant post-graduate training in areas relevant to caseload
• IT skills.
• Motivating.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered member RCSLT
• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• HCPC License to Practice
• Accredited dysphagia post-graduate qualification or equivalent to level C.

Desirable

• Video fluoroscopy experience and competencies
• Tracheostomy competencies .

Experience

Essential

• Experience of receiving clinical supervision
• Experience of a broad range of adult/acute communication and swallowing impairments/disorders.
• Experience of working in a changing environment
• Experience of integrated working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Training and presentation experience.

Desirable

• At least 2 to 3 years working as a qualified SLT preferred.

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).

Job summary

Mental Health Inpatient Healthcare Assistant

Surrey and Borders NHS Foundation Trust (SABP)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join Juniper Ward, part of Surrey and Borders NHS Foundation Trust (SABP).

If you are looking to take your first step into healthcare, SABP can offer a supportive and rewarding environment to help you develop your skills. We offer flexible working patterns, including short days, long days, and night shifts, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

We are delighted to be expanding our team and are committed to supporting your development within the role. SABP provides clear career pathways and actively encourages staff progression and internal promotion opportunities.

About Juniper Ward

Juniper Ward is an 18-bed acute inpatient ward for older adults experiencing mental health crises, including conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.

We provide short-stay inpatient care for individuals within the South West Surrey district, focusing on comprehensive assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Our friendly and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of support during the acute phase of their illness.

Main duties of the job

• The Role

  As a Healthcare Assistant on Juniper Ward, you will play a vital role in improving the lives of our patients by delivering high-quality, compassionate care that positively contributes to their recovery journey.

  Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing physical and psychological care in line with individual care plans
  • Supporting patients through the acute phase of mental illness
  • Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
  • Supporting carers and families where appropriate
  • Contributing to a safe, therapeutic ward environment

  You will help ensure that care delivery is holistic, responsive, and person-centred, making a meaningful difference to those we support.

  About You

  We are looking for individuals who:

  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate compassion, enthusiasm, and a flexible approach
  • Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Are motivated to learn and develop within mental health services

  You will also:

  • Contribute to achieving ward and organisational objectives
  • Participate in team meetings, training, and development activities
  • Maintain and develop your clinical knowledge and skills

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for this job role.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a paid or unpaid carer

Desirable

• Working in an inpatient ward and/or care home

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate or willingness to complete the Care Certificate

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job summary

Radiology Booking Officer

Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Permanent position

Come and join our amazing Isle of Wight Diagnostic Imaging Team.

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic Booking Officerwho wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients and staff receive quality and compassionate care.

Thenew CDC centre has the ability to deliver joined up diagnostic care, and with increased capacity this will ensure our patients will have faster access to treatment, earlier diagnosis, and improved outcomes.

By becoming part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in innovative ways and play a central role in how we improve patient pathways, delivering the right test, at the right time, in the right place.

We are looking for a highly motivated individuals to provide comprehensive Booking and clerical support to the Diagnostic Imaging Department using a high level of initiative and discretion.

Excellent communication skills are vital as the post-holders will be required to liaise directly with patients, consultants and other hospital/external colleagues face-to-face, on the telephone and in writing.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will deal with patient and general enquiries, both in person and on the telephone, keeping relevant records.

The role involves being able to provide effective running of diagnostic bookings.

• Book, amend, and confirm diagnostic appointments using NHS systems
• Maintain accurate waiting lists, ensuring timely escalation of patients approaching breach dates.
• Liaise with Speciality Team Leaders to ensure capacity is used effectively.
• Process patient cancellations, removals, and pathway updates in accordance with elective access policies.
• Support the validation of waiting lists, checking data accuracy and ensuring correct patient tracking lists (PTLs).
• Provide a friendly, professional, and empathetic service to patients and visitors.
• Handle inbound and outbound calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries in a calm and courteous manner.
• Communicate appointment details clearly, ensuring patients understand times, locations, and requirements.

You will be required to enter request forms onto the CRIS system and cover the reception desk, booking in patients and dealing with enquiries and opening and distributing the post for the department.

This role requires a willingness to work as part of a team as well as the ability to work unsupervised.

The ability to work under pressure, pay attention to detail and have excellent organisational skills are also necessary to manage the pressures of a very busy role.

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be literate and numerate to GCSE level
• NVQ 3 or equivalent

Experience, Aptitudes and Skills

Essential

• IT Literate
• Experience of Hospital administrative systems including PAS, PACS, Radiology CRIS system
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Reliable with a flexible attitude to the work place/working times
• Ability to prioritise workload and cope under pressure.
• Able to stay calm under difficult circumstances.
• Ability to work on own initiative within an everchanging environment.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions.

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).

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to lead the education, training and professional development of our pharmacy technical workforce. Working closely with the pharmacy leadership team, you will develop, coordinate and deliver high-quality education programmes for trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support staff and registered pharmacy technicians, supporting apprenticeships, foundation training and ongoing professional development.

You will play a key role in shaping the future pharmacy workforce by promoting a positive learning culture, ensuring training meets national standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting the development of extended roles and career pathways. Alongside your education responsibilities, you will provide professional leadership, line management and mentorship, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and maintain your own clinical and technical practice to support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred pharmacy services.

Any successful applicant for the above post will be expected to participate in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and bank holiday rotas.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the delivery, development and evaluation of education and training programmes for the pharmacy technical workforce.
• Coordinate the training and assessment of trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support staff, apprentices and registered pharmacy technicians.
• Act as an Educational Supervisor, mentor and coach, supporting learners and staff throughout their development.
• Ensure education and training programmes meet General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), apprenticeship and national workforce standards.
• Develop and promote career development pathways, supporting advanced and extended roles for pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Line manage and support members of the education and training team, fostering a positive learning culture.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy, multidisciplinary and external education partners
• Identify workforce learning needs and develop education strategies that support service priorities and workforce planning.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement, audit and service development initiatives relating to education and workforce development.
• Ensure accurate training records are maintained and provide reports on education, competency and compliance as required.
• Support recruitment, induction and onboarding of new pharmacy staff.
• Maintain professional registration, competence and clinical credibility through continuing professional development and participation in pharmacy services where appropriate.

About us

Why Work With Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming, innovative and patient-focused pharmacy team at Torbay Hospital, part of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. As an integrated health and care organisation, we are committed to developing our workforce, embracing innovation and delivering high-quality care for our local community. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and shape pharmacy education and training, supporting the development of the pharmacy workforce and influencing the future of our services. We are passionate about helping our staff reach their full potential, offering a supportive culture, opportunities for professional development and strong multidisciplinary working. Set on the beautiful South Devon coast, Torbay also offers an exceptional quality of life, with stunning beaches, countryside and excellent opportunities to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed Job description for full vacancy details and additional information in reference to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GPHC
• BTEC level 3 Diploma or equivalent
• Accredited checking technician

Desirable

• Medicines management trained
• level 4 qualification in learning and development
• management qualification or equivalent

Specific skills

Essential

• 2 years post graduated

Desirable

• two years of managerial and supervisory experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Mentoring and tutoring skills
• hospital pharmacy knowledge, pharmacy practice and legislation

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).

Job summary

1 YEAR FIXED TERM MATERNITY COVER

Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

We are recruiting for a full time MRI Radiographer who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care!

This is a truly exciting time to join our team as we have recently launched our newly developed £10m Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) that will deliver first-class diagnostic care to our community.

The new centre will have the ability to deliver joined up diagnostic care, and with increased capacity this will ensure our patients will have faster access to treatment, earlier diagnosis, and improved outcomes.

By becoming part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in innovative ways and play a central role in how we improve patient pathways, delivering the right test, at the right time, in the right place.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be directly responsible for the delivery of high quality specialised imaging and to provide professional support to maintain clinical standards for the radiographic team.

To conduct a wide range of MR scans upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.

We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.

About us

The isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem of the south coast off England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The Island offers an amazing coast line with beautiful countryside, year round events, festivals and award winning attractions.

Our 2024-2029 'Working Together, Improving Together' strategy sets out our objectives for the next 5 years, setting the framework for our collaboration to deliver our vision of working together to deliver excellence in care for our patients and communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• State Registered with the HCPC
• BSc or D.C.R.(R) in Radiography
• Postgraduate qualification in specialised imaging (M level)

Knowledge

Essential

• High Technical standards with proven evidence of CPD, clinical expertise in mammography and specialist knowledge of breast diseases
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience in student supervision
• Experience in Emergency Department imaging
• Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
• Post qualification experience

Physical Skills

Essential

• Able to wear radiation protective clothing (5mm equivalence) and monitoring devices
• Be able to operate and move full range of radiographic equipment including over-couch tubes, mobile Image Intensifiers with monitors and mobile x-ray machines (motorised and non-motorised)
• Be able to operate manual handling aids, as provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys
• Be able to operate VDU equipment in both image acquisition and data management
• Be able to operate VDU equipment in both image acquisition and data management

Abilities

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to development it
• Ability to work under extreme emotionally charged conditions
• Able to observe all legal requirements of the work, such as COSHH, the Health and Safety at Work Act, IR (ME) R and subsequent amending legislation.
• Must be able to work to short deadlines and have a flexible approach to workload

Aptitudes

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to development it

Communication Skills

Essential

• Evidence of leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Effective advocate for patients

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).

Job summary

NHS 111 option mental health is a 24/7 mental health crisis line for anyone who may be in crisis and in urgent need of help with their mental health.

The service is free and is available to anyone of any age who is concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend. This includes carers and healthcare professionals.

NHS 111 option mental health is staffed by a team of experienced mental health clinicians and operators. Although we are not a counselling service, all our staff will listen and help callers to identify and clarify their immediate problems and to explore ways of coping or suggest alternative avenues of help.

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Helloor Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit experienced mental health clinicians to join our busy team. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team responding to Sussex-wide callers who require support for their own or others mental health.

As a clinician you will be trained in triage and risk formulation/assessments to be utilised alongside your existing skills, to support callers and where necessary signpost to urgent care services across Sussex. You will also supervise, offer pastoral care and act as a point of escalation for a team of Call Operators who may require support with complex calls.

All work is telephone based, we are working from our office base in East Sussex.

About us

Working in Sussex:

• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
• Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
• With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure

Key staff survey results include:

• 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
• We encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum / pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-AB-21133

Job locations

Warwick House- Seaford

Warwick Road

Seaford

BN25 1FG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will share our passion, desire and empathetic approach to supporting people of all ages with complex mental health needs, who are often experiencing crisis.

Requirements:

• Registered with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England via a core professional qualification Applications are welcomed from OTs, Mental Health Nurses and Social Workers
• Experienced in risk assessment and management
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role
• Ability to work flexible hours; to include evenings, weekends and nights
• Able to work autonomously
• Ability to travel and work from an office based in Seaford, EastSussex.

It would also be advantageous if you are:

• Have a background within urgent care/ crisis/ liaison service(s)

Flexibility with working patterns to include some weekend and evening work is essential. This does bring with it increased rates of pay for unsocial hours as set out under the Agenda for Change (AfC) guidelines.

Job description Job responsibilities To be successful in this role you will share our passion, desire and empathetic approach to supporting people of all ages with complex mental health needs, who are often experiencing crisis. Requirements: Registered with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England via a core professional qualification Applications are welcomed from OTs, Mental Health Nurses and Social Workers Experienced in risk assessment and management Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role Ability to work flexible hours; to include evenings, weekends and nights Able to work autonomously Ability to travel and work from an office based in Seaford, EastSussex. It would also be advantageous if you are: Have a background within urgent care/ crisis/ liaison service(s) Flexibility with working patterns to include some weekend and evening work is essential. This does bring with it increased rates of pay for unsocial hours as set out under the Agenda for Change (AfC) guidelines.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
• Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
• Experience of working consultatively with professionals
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
• Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Previous experience of working in the community

Person Specification Knowledge/Experience Essential Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group Experience of supervising staff Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems Experience of working consultatively with professionals Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies Understanding of clinical governance Previous experience of working in the community

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick House- Seaford

Warwick Road

Seaford

BN25 1FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick House- Seaford

Warwick Road

Seaford

BN25 1FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Network. This post is full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This post will support GP practices to assess and treat patients using your expert knowledge of medicines.

• 37.5 Hours Per Week Monday to Friday
• Salary up to £14.21/hr DOE
• Working across the Network

Job Summary:

To provide integrated pharmacy care and medicines optimisation services contributing to effective patient care and ensuring avoidable adverse events and hospital admissions are prevented.

To liaise with hospital pharmacy teams, GP practices, local community pharmacists, social services, and care agencies to ensure any continuing medicine management issues are addressed and managed throughout the patients care pathway.

To provide relevant information to patients/carers and staff on matters relating to medication

Liaise with the clinical pharmacist and other members of the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide support and solutions.

Counsel patients on how to take their medicines and identify any barriers to them taking their medication, referring to a pharmacist as needed.

To undertake face to face and person-centred consultations with the emphasis on shared decision making.

Our vision is: Be the best provider in healthcare, education and training for our local communities.

Main duties of the job

A minimum of a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent qualification is required. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is essential.

Previous experience working as a pharmacy technician in a primary care setting is preferred. Experience in dispensing medication, managing stock, and providing patient counselling is highly desirable.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide excellent customer service is crucial. Attention to detail, accuracy in dispensing medication, and proficiency in using pharmacy software systems are also important.

A good understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, guidelines, and best practices in primary care settings is required. Knowledge of medical terminology, drug interactions, and pharmaceutical calculations is essential.The ideal candidate should be reliable, organized, and able to work efficiently under pressure. A professional and empathetic approach to patient care, along with a commitment to continuous professional development, is important.

Additional requirements: Flexibility in working across all sites is essential, Compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations is mandatory.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

About us

South Coast Medical Group is an award-winning NHS Primary Care Home, comprising six GP surgery locations in the Bournemouth general area and serving over 55,000 patients in total.

By working at scale, we are better able to promote health and provide for the differing needs of the communities of local people and a balanced workload for our staff. It also enables us to employ a significant multi-disciplinary team including Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Paramedics (for pre-assessment screening and home visits) all of whom reduce the clinical workload for GPs.

SCMG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2965-26-0005

Job locations

South Coast Medical Group GP Surgery

12-14 Walpole Rd

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH1 4HA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

Pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities will cover clinical, technical, and administrative categories.

The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise efficient, safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by supporting all National and Dorset ICS medicines optimisation programmes, improving repeat prescribing processes, promoting ion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk due to medicines and aiming to reduce wasted medicines. Queries -To respond to patient queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate healthcare professional in accordance with practice protocols. Support patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines signposting patients to appropriate services and other healthcare professionals (e.g. community pharmacy, face to face medicines review with the practice pharmacists). To offer practical advice to patients and carers for minor ailments.

Processing Repeat PrescriptionsTo participate in the daily preparation of repeat prescriptions for care homes residents and for list holders on leave at SCMG in order to ensure high quality, safe and timely repeat prescribing.

Co-ordinating Repeat Prescribing Systems -To proactively contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures across the PCN to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.

Medicines Reconciliation -To support the practice pharmacists with medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly liaising with community pharmacy to ensure the correct medicines are continued following transfer of care. (Including updating weights and renal function tests).

Medication Review -To support the practice pharmacists to complete medication reviews prioritising patients with polypharmacy, strong opioids, high risk medicines and patients with unplanned hospital admissions or as directed by the PCN DES.

Care Home Patients -To support the Care Home Pharmacist with medication reviews in Care Homes and updating patients medical records / prescribing accordingly (including updating weights and renal function tests.

Domiciliary Medication Review -To support medication reviews to patients via domiciliary visits if appropriate and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care and ensure adherence.

Leading and supporting on cost effective prescribing initiatives -To implement medication changes in line with Dorset ICS CCG guidelines in agreement with the practice. To review medicines described as Red Formulary specials or unlicensed medicines and liaise with practice pharmacist/ designated GP to justify use.

To reduce the prescribing of medicines available over the counter, low value and low priority treatments and self-care items. -To raise awareness of medicines that should be purchased and lead on projects to inform patients and reduce prescribing in line with NHS England guidelines.

Medicines Audit & Service Evaluation / Development -To participate in audits to monitor and analyse individual practice / primary care network prescribing performance and trends against Dorset ICS and National targets, using data and identifying priority areas for action. To produce and present written and verbal prescribing reports for practices / primary care networks including recommendations and assistance in the implementation of these recommendations.

High Risk Medicines -To support the PCN Senior practice pharmacist by ensuring monthly review of High Risk medicines, checking that routine monitoring is completed regularly reporting any variances and taking appropriate action as specified by designated GPs.

Long term clinical conditions / Service Evaluation -To support practice nurses in providing care for long term conditions which might include ensuring Respiratory patients have good inhaler technique, Diabetes patients know how to use blood glucose monitoring equipment. Helping to ensure blood tests have been completed for long term conditions and medicines prescribed are safe and appropriate e.g., HbA1C / GFR and diabetes reviews / medications.

External reviews and CQC Inspections -To support the practice and PCN when preparing for external reviews and CQC inspections ensuring SOPs relevant to medicines are current, relevant and up to date. Support the work of practice pharmacist and prescribing lead to ensure practice is compliant with CQC standards relating to medicines.

Safe storage of medicines and vaccinations -To ensure fridge monitoring is complete and complies with legislation at SCMG. To ensure medicines are stored safely and comply with legislation. To ensure stock is maintained and out of date stock is identified and disposed of in a timely manner.To oversee ordering processes for formulary medicines, blood glucose meters and vaccines.

Liaising with Dorset ICS -To support the PCN Senior Pharmacist to liaise with the ICS in response to monitoring and management of prescribing budgets.

Training -To deliver specialist training to GPs, practice, community and care staff, and patients to promote and ensure current best practice related to prescribing appropriate to your knowledge, competencies and specialist areas under the supervision of the PCN Senior Pharmacist. To maintain mandatory training competencies as specified by Practice Manager.

Medicines Safety and Alerts -To highlight and discuss MHRA alerts and product withdrawals with GPs, HCPs and PCN Senior Pharmacist agreeing and implementing changes, informing patients and community pharmacies. To ensure prescribing supports current safety recommendations e.g. Insulin - prescribed by brand.

QOF and IIF -To support the achievement of the PCNs prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) targets.

Repeat prescribing staff management -To provide supervision, training and professional leadership to the practice administrative staff in the preparation of repeat prescriptions.

Medicines Information -To signpost and share with PCN Staff Dorset ICS Medicines internet pages, prescribing newsletters and formulary and other useful resources. To participate in medicines information tasks from health professionals within your scope of practice and under the supervision of the PCN Senior Pharmacist

SupportingDigital Solutions -To promote and adopt digital solutions including Patient Access, NHS App, Electronic Repeat Dispensing, Electronic Prescription Services (EPS), Ardens, AccuRx to patients and practice staff.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary:Pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities will cover clinical, technical, and administrative categories.The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise efficient, safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by supporting all National and Dorset ICS medicines optimisation programmes, improving repeat prescribing processes, promoting ion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk due to medicines and aiming to reduce wasted medicines. Queries -To respond to patient queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate healthcare professional in accordance with practice protocols. Support patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines signposting patients to appropriate services and other healthcare professionals (e.g. community pharmacy, face to face medicines review with the practice pharmacists). To offer practical advice to patients and carers for minor ailments. Processing Repeat PrescriptionsTo participate in the daily preparation of repeat prescriptions for care homes residents and for list holders on leave at SCMG in order to ensure high quality, safe and timely repeat prescribing. Co-ordinating Repeat Prescribing Systems -To proactively contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures across the PCN to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems. Medicines Reconciliation -To support the practice pharmacists with medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly liaising with community pharmacy to ensure the correct medicines are continued following transfer of care. (Including updating weights and renal function tests). Medication Review -To support the practice pharmacists to complete medication reviews prioritising patients with polypharmacy, strong opioids, high risk medicines and patients with unplanned hospital admissions or as directed by the PCN DES. Care Home Patients -To support the Care Home Pharmacist with medication reviews in Care Homes and updating patients medical records / prescribing accordingly (including updating weights and renal function tests. Domiciliary Medication Review -To support medication reviews to patients via domiciliary visits if appropriate and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care and ensure adherence. Leading and supporting on cost effective prescribing initiatives -To implement medication changes in line with Dorset ICS CCG guidelines in agreement with the practice. To review medicines described as Red Formulary specials or unlicensed medicines and liaise with practice pharmacist/ designated GP to justify use. To reduce the prescribing of medicines available over the counter, low value and low priority treatments and self-care items. -To raise awareness of medicines that should be purchased and lead on projects to inform patients and reduce prescribing in line with NHS England guidelines. Medicines Audit & Service Evaluation / Development -To participate in audits to monitor and analyse individual practice / primary care network prescribing performance and trends against Dorset ICS and National targets, using data and identifying priority areas for action. To produce and present written and verbal prescribing reports for practices / primary care networks including recommendations and assistance in the implementation of these recommendations. High Risk Medicines -To support the PCN Senior practice pharmacist by ensuring monthly review of High Risk medicines, checking that routine monitoring is completed regularly reporting any variances and taking appropriate action as specified by designated GPs. Long term clinical conditions / Service Evaluation -To support practice nurses in providing care for long term conditions which might include ensuring Respiratory patients have good inhaler technique, Diabetes patients know how to use blood glucose monitoring equipment. Helping to ensure blood tests have been completed for long term conditions and medicines prescribed are safe and appropriate e.g., HbA1C / GFR and diabetes reviews / medications. External reviews and CQC Inspections -To support the practice and PCN when preparing for external reviews and CQC inspections ensuring SOPs relevant to medicines are current, relevant and up to date. Support the work of practice pharmacist and prescribing lead to ensure practice is compliant with CQC standards relating to medicines. Safe storage of medicines and vaccinations -To ensure fridge monitoring is complete and complies with legislation at SCMG. To ensure medicines are stored safely and comply with legislation. To ensure stock is maintained and out of date stock is identified and disposed of in a timely manner.To oversee ordering processes for formulary medicines, blood glucose meters and vaccines. Liaising with Dorset ICS -To support the PCN Senior Pharmacist to liaise with the ICS in response to monitoring and management of prescribing budgets. Training -To deliver specialist training to GPs, practice, community and care staff, and patients to promote and ensure current best practice related to prescribing appropriate to your knowledge, competencies and specialist areas under the supervision of the PCN Senior Pharmacist. To maintain mandatory training competencies as specified by Practice Manager. Medicines Safety and Alerts -To highlight and discuss MHRA alerts and product withdrawals with GPs, HCPs and PCN Senior Pharmacist agreeing and implementing changes, informing patients and community pharmacies. To ensure prescribing supports current safety recommendations e.g. Insulin - prescribed by brand. QOF and IIF -To support the achievement of the PCNs prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) targets. Repeat prescribing staff management -To provide supervision, training and professional leadership to the practice administrative staff in the preparation of repeat prescriptions. Medicines Information -To signpost and share with PCN Staff Dorset ICS Medicines internet pages, prescribing newsletters and formulary and other useful resources. To participate in medicines information tasks from health professionals within your scope of practice and under the supervision of the PCN Senior Pharmacist SupportingDigital Solutions -To promote and adopt digital solutions including Patient Access, NHS App, Electronic Repeat Dispensing, Electronic Prescription Services (EPS), Ardens, AccuRx to patients and practice staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Coast Medical Group

Address

South Coast Medical Group GP Surgery

12-14 Walpole Rd

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH1 4HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Coast Medical Group

Address

South Coast Medical Group GP Surgery

12-14 Walpole Rd

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH1 4HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To provide high-quality clinical physiotherapy assessment, intervention and oversight within the therapy service, whilst supporting the effective day-to-day coordination and management of the therapy team.

The postholder will provide Band 7-level clinical leadership, ensuring that physiotherapy and wider therapy provision is safe, effective, evidence-based and person-centred. They will support the therapy team with clinical supervision, caseload management, reporting, timetabling and day-to-day service coordination.

The role will include direct clinical work alongside responsibility for providing clinical oversight and ensuring the therapy service operates effectively.

The postholder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, care staff, families, external professionals and NHS services to ensure residents receive appropriate and coordinated therapy interventions.

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the therapy team, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred therapy provision.

Maintain a clinical caseload, assessing and treating approximately 34 patients per day, depending on clinical complexity.

Provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to therapy staff.

Plan and coordinate weekly therapy timetables and caseloads to ensure effective use of resources.

Complete and oversee daily therapy billing and ensure accurate recording of clinical activity.

Support the Band 6 Physiotherapist with six-monthly NHS caseload reports, providing relevant clinical information and outcomes.

Support the management of complex clinical cases, including appropriate escalation and multidisciplinary working.

Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and clinical governance within the therapy service.

Work collaboratively with residents, families, care staff, clinicians and external healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.

Support the ongoing development, competence and performance of the therapy team.

About us

At The Chaseley Trust, you're not just joining a workplace, you're becoming part of a community that changes lives every day. For 80 years, we've been dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to adults with complex neurological conditions, helping people live fulfilling, independent and meaningful lives.

Based on the beautiful East Sussex coast in Eastbourne, our stunning seafront location provides an inspiring place to work, with fresh sea air, excellent local amenities and a supportive community atmosphere.

We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we invest in our colleagues through ongoing training, career development and opportunities to grow. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll be supported by experienced professionals who genuinely care about your success.

At Chaseley, your ideas matter. We encourage innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement, giving every employee the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents and to the future of our charity.

As a not-for-profit organisation, every pound we generate is reinvested into improving our services, facilities and resident experiences. That means the work you do has a direct and lasting impact on the people we support.

If you're compassionate, committed and want to work somewhere where you'll be valued, respected and empowered to make a difference, we'd love to welcome you to The Chaseley Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Quality and Regulations

1. Adhere to the local Safeguarding policy, following the Duty of Candour requirements

2. Understand the importance of privacy, dignity, choice and consent and uphold these basic rights at all times.

3. To assess the residents capacity, gain valid informed consent to treatment and where such capacity is lacking/absent to work within a legal framework

4. Contribute to the individualized person centered care planning process of each resident and recording appropriate interactions and observations.

5. Complete all regulatory and statutory training requirements and comply with all company policy and procedures whilst at work

6. Participate in the formal audit process and research opportunities at the request of the General Manager

7. Ensure that all Chaseley policies are upheld

8.Ensure that all regulations are upheld in line with Healthcare Professionals Council, The Care Act, Health & Safety Executive and CQC Care Home regulations and requirements.

Clinical and Leadership

1. Provide Band 7-level clinical leadership and oversight to the therapy team.

2. Act as a senior clinical resource and provide advice and guidance to physiotherapists, therapy assistants and other relevant colleagues.

3. Ensure therapy interventions are clinically appropriate, evidence-based, person-centred and responsive to individual needs.

4. Oversee the running of services to all outpatient attendees.

5. Support the team in managing complex clinical presentations and identifying when further assessment, intervention or external referral is required.

6. Promote effective multidisciplinary working across the service.

7. Support the implementation and maintenance of appropriate clinical standards, policies and procedures.

8. Identify and escalate clinical risks, safeguarding concerns and issues relating to quality or patient safety

9. To act as a member of the multidisciplinary team, sharing and disseminating information with relevant team members. To liaise with outside agencies under the direction of therapists

10. To supervise, educate, assess the performance of a highly professional Therapy team includes student placements

11. Continuous monitoring and improving the teams performance to align to quality focused frameworks

12. Participation and contribution in resident pre-admission, progress reviews and discharge plannin

13. To be aware of and adhere to relevant Health and Safety at work regulations

14. To attend meetings as appropriate both internally and externally, sometimes outside the normal working week and hours

15. Undertake patient appointments as required

16. Support the Band 6 Physiotherapist to complete biannual NHS reporting.

Administration

1. Responsible for the maintenance of records and ensuring timetables are produced in a timely manner for residents and programmes are delivered in a timely manner.

2. Participate and contribute to the development of the Physiotherapy service in the home.

3. To produce comprehensive resident related reports for other disciplines or agencies relating to assessment findings and/or treatment outcomes

4. Complete daily entries into the care plan of all interventions and therapy delivered in a timely manner

5. To contribute and participate in recruitment and selection procedures as required

6. To contribute to the induction of new staff in the Therapy team

7. Responsible for ensuring the Data Protection Act 1998 is adhered too in relation to all personal and health information

8. To be aware of policy and responsibilities in managing petty cash as required within the role.

9. Maintain the day-to-day running of the Physiotherapy service

10. Responsible for ensuring the service has appropriate medical supplies and materials for the Physiotherapist team

Professional.

1. To undergo training relevant to the development of the role and practice within their level of competence in line with their professional body.

2. To actively participate in the measurement and evaluation of own work through audit, outcome measurement, the application of evidence based practice and research where appropriate

3. To work within national clinical guidelines and have a good working knowledge of relevant National Standards to which quality of practice should be monitored.

4. To identify and initiate projects including audit to review current clinical practice

5. To coach and develop Physiotherapy Assistants and other members of the care and multi-disciplinary team as required

6. To maintain state registration with the HPC and to provide evidence of that registration annually upon request

General

1. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining their own competency to practice through continuing professional development

2. Establish professional working relationship with the residents their families and friends to provide a safe and reassuring environment

3. Work collaboratively within the clinical team to promote a healthy, professional and friendly atmosphere for all residents and their families and friends

4. Be professional, courteous and transparent in your communication.

5. Attend opportunities for clinical/personal training and development

6. Any other reasonable task requested by the General Manager which is within your competence.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Organised, enthusiastic, committed and methodical approach.
• Team worker
• Trustworthy and honest
• Can-do attitude
• Personally committed
• Tenacious and resilient
• Professional

Desirable

• Interested in the involvement in outside activities including training sessions, staff and relatives meetings

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of post graduate clinical experience
• Experience of participating in and delivering in-service training programmes
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of undertaking of falls assessment
• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Evidence of initiative

Desirable

• Experience of having worked unsupervised
• Experience of integrating client participation in service development

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully Qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC
• Registration
• Oxford Postural Management Qualification

Desirable

• MSCP
• Active participation in relevant interest group
• Clinical educators course or willing to undertake training

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of complex cases
• The ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills
• The ability to recognize and act upon adverse clinical signs
• Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with team members, other staff, residents and their families
• Good time management
• Commitment to participating in clinical and organizational audit
• Awareness of relevant national and local clinical guidelines

Desirable

• Appreciation of research principles and findings and the impact on clinical practice
• Experience of dealing with HR issues
• IT literate

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

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

About us

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

What we offer:

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-FH-20631-B

Job locations

Brighton/Worthing Probation

47 Grand Parade/4 Farncombe Rd

Brighton/Worthing

BN2 9QA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What are we looking for?

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton/Worthing Probation

47 Grand Parade/4 Farncombe Rd

Brighton/Worthing

BN2 9QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton/Worthing Probation

47 Grand Parade/4 Farncombe Rd

Brighton/Worthing

BN2 9QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trustis delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Specialist Physiotherapist - Critical Care

Contract Type:Permanent

Please be advised that thisvacancy may close earlier thanstatedif we receivea large number ofapplications.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to develop to join our General Intensive Care (GICU) therapy team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS).

The team is led by experienced Band 7 critical care Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and the role would be ideal for a Physiotherapist with a special interest in respiratory care in the critical care setting as well as rehabilitation of those recovering from critical illness. The role benefits from the support of a Band 8a critical care specialist.

You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis. This will also include participation in the acute on-call respiratory rota.

This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff. We have strong links with local Universities and host many student placements within our department.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-CL050926

Job locations

CS Therapies Surgical

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This B6 Specialist Physiotherapy post will involve acute respiratory management of critically unwell patients therefore previous experience in critical care would be beneficial. Physiotherapists at UHS also lead on weaning from mechanical ventilation and support the wider MDT in management of complex tracheostomy patients.

Rehabilitation is also an established part of our critical care service at UHS, having set up a successful Early Mobilisation Project in 2012. Alongside this we have recently received funding to provide post critical care rehabilitation on the wards to support patients experiencing the symptoms of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in their recovery journey.

The role will part of an established static GICU therapy team and involve leading the team in the absence of the band 7. Band 5 staff rotate within the team on a 6 monthly basis, and the role would involve the supervision of band 5 staff both within the team and from a wider on call training perspective. Additionally, the role would be responsible for the supervision of band 4 therapy tech staff and students on placement within the team.

The regional Head and Neck service is covered by the team on an inpatient ward, and this role would involve managing this caseload and supporting band 5 staff to see these patients.

UHS has been a designated Major Trauma Centre since 2012 and GICU has 31 beds, providing both Level 2 and Level 3 care. The case mix is diverse and has a high acuity receiving not only trauma patients but also those from many regional and subregional specialties e.g. GI surgery and Head and Neck surgical patients.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure you fulfil the criteria.

Please note for this specific role we also need the following skills and/or experience:Essential: Postgraduate senior skills and experience working in the field of acute critical care. This will include established skills in respiratory care, including experience in delivering comprehensive rehabilitation plans Proven experience in doing shifts within an acute respiratory on-call service - including intensive care, adults and children Evidence of postgraduate development to support enhanced skills and decision making Experience working alongside and supervising/mentoring support staff or students Knowledge and understanding of NHS procedures, ideally with personal experience A clearly expressed desire to work in UHS Therapy services dept and in this clinical speciality, written as part of your application. As we run a 7-day therapy service, flexibility is needed to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis as part of your working pattern.

Desirable: Postgraduate involvement in audit/research/clinical project/service development Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students

Training and support can be offered to meet your learning requirements.

We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.

Please note: Before applying, please ensure you will be able to attend an interview in person, as we will include practical assessments as part of our interviews. If you invited to interview, please dress in smart, comfortable clothing for the practical asst. The interviews will take place in person on 8TH Oct No virtual interviews will be offered, please do not apply if you will be unable to attend in person. This post is for qualified Physiotherapists with postgraduate experience and not new graduates, please enquire about our newly qualified B5 posts separately. We do not accept CV applications. As part of these interviews, we may put names in reserve for similar B6 Physiotherapy posts, including fixed term opportunities. Please be aware me may close the advert early if we get too many applications. You will only be contacted if you are successfully shortlisted. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

For other therapy opportunities please email: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you

Job description Job responsibilities This B6 Specialist Physiotherapy post will involve acute respiratory management of critically unwell patients therefore previous experience in critical care would be beneficial. Physiotherapists at UHS also lead on weaning from mechanical ventilation and support the wider MDT in management of complex tracheostomy patients. Rehabilitation is also an established part of our critical care service at UHS, having set up a successful Early Mobilisation Project in 2012. Alongside this we have recently received funding to provide post critical care rehabilitation on the wards to support patients experiencing the symptoms of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in their recovery journey. The role will part of an established static GICU therapy team and involve leading the team in the absence of the band 7. Band 5 staff rotate within the team on a 6 monthly basis, and the role would involve the supervision of band 5 staff both within the team and from a wider on call training perspective. Additionally, the role would be responsible for the supervision of band 4 therapy tech staff and students on placement within the team. The regional Head and Neck service is covered by the team on an inpatient ward, and this role would involve managing this caseload and supporting band 5 staff to see these patients. UHS has been a designated Major Trauma Centre since 2012 and GICU has 31 beds, providing both Level 2 and Level 3 care. The case mix is diverse and has a high acuity receiving not only trauma patients but also those from many regional and subregional specialties e.g. GI surgery and Head and Neck surgical patients. Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure you fulfil the criteria. Please note for this specific role we also need the following skills and/or experience:Essential: Postgraduate senior skills and experience working in the field of acute critical care. This will include established skills in respiratory care, including experience in delivering comprehensive rehabilitation plans Proven experience in doing shifts within an acute respiratory on-call service - including intensive care, adults and children Evidence of postgraduate development to support enhanced skills and decision making Experience working alongside and supervising/mentoring support staff or students Knowledge and understanding of NHS procedures, ideally with personal experience A clearly expressed desire to work in UHS Therapy services dept and in this clinical speciality, written as part of your application. As we run a 7-day therapy service, flexibility is needed to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis as part of your working pattern. Desirable: Postgraduate involvement in audit/research/clinical project/service development Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students Training and support can be offered to meet your learning requirements. We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have. Please note: Before applying, please ensure you will be able to attend an interview in person, as we will include practical assessments as part of our interviews. If you invited to interview, please dress in smart, comfortable clothing for the practical asst. The interviews will take place in person on 8TH Oct No virtual interviews will be offered, please do not apply if you will be unable to attend in person. This post is for qualified Physiotherapists with postgraduate experience and not new graduates, please enquire about our newly qualified B5 posts separately. We do not accept CV applications. As part of these interviews, we may put names in reserve for similar B6 Physiotherapy posts, including fixed term opportunities. Please be aware me may close the advert early if we get too many applications. You will only be contacted if you are successfully shortlisted. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. For other therapy opportunities please email: [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current HCPC registration
• Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology
• Experience of working with support staff
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients
• Previous experience within relevant clinical area
• Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area

Truist Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent Current HCPC registration Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology Experience of working with support staff Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of continuing professional development Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients Previous experience within relevant clinical area Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area Truist Values and Behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

CS Therapies Surgical

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

CS Therapies Surgical

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trustis delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Rotational Speech and Language Therapist

Fixed Term Contract End Date: August 2027

Purpose for Fixed Term: Covering a secondment backfill

Please be advised that thisvacancy may close earlier thanstatedif we receivea large number ofapplications.

Main duties of the job

We are delighted to be advertising this exciting and rewarding band 5 rotational Speech and Language Therapist role. Our band 5 programme currently offers rotations in stroke, neuro and general acute.

This post is ideal for a patient-centred, friendly and enthusiastic SLT who is keen to work in a stimulating environment alongside skilled colleagues from a range of professions.

The department of dietetics and speech and language therapy employs approximately 130 staff, with clinical experts working across the range of specialties, providing acute services in both adults and paediatrics. As a tertiary hospital, we have senior SLTs in a wide range of specialist areas.

There is access to regular CPD sessions, and opportunities to engage in service development and research.

The onsite Wellbeing Hub is an excellent resource for staff complete with a caf, various meeting spaces, a free gym and changing facilities.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience £32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-CL060926

Job locations

CS S<

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are the successful candidate, you will:

Work as part of the Acute and Stroke SLT team, in one of our band 5 rotational areas. Provide regular communication assessment and therapy to patients with complex needs. Provide regular swallow assessment and therapy if competent/ be supported to complete your dysphagia competencies Continually represent the SLT service within the acute service. Be innovative in your approach to patient care and service delivery, whilst being part of MDT service initiatives. Offer training, supervision and support to less experienced SLTs and other staff. Be available to cover bank holidays and provide weekend working alongside more senior staff

If you are:

Experienced in working with patients with communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of a range of a range of acute diagnoses, Experienced in representing SLT in an MDT setting, and effectively advocating for patients needs, Experienced in working in an acute hospital, and Experienced in planning, delivering and evaluating clinical audits, service evaluations and/or research, we would love to hear from you.

Please note the interviews will contain a practical element and therefore be in-person.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Job description Job responsibilities If you are the successful candidate, you will: Work as part of the Acute and Stroke SLT team, in one of our band 5 rotational areas. Provide regular communication assessment and therapy to patients with complex needs. Provide regular swallow assessment and therapy if competent/ be supported to complete your dysphagia competencies Continually represent the SLT service within the acute service. Be innovative in your approach to patient care and service delivery, whilst being part of MDT service initiatives. Offer training, supervision and support to less experienced SLTs and other staff. Be available to cover bank holidays and provide weekend working alongside more senior staff If you are: Experienced in working with patients with communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of a range of a range of acute diagnoses, Experienced in representing SLT in an MDT setting, and effectively advocating for patients needs, Experienced in working in an acute hospital, and Experienced in planning, delivering and evaluating clinical audits, service evaluations and/or research, we would love to hear from you. Please note the interviews will contain a practical element and therefore be in-person. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered speech and language therapist
• Within 18 months of appointment to be able to complete dysphagia competencies
• Demonstrate a holistic approach to treatment.
• Evidence of ability to cope with unpredictable events and varying clinical and non-clinical work pressures
• Evidence of highly developed auditory and perceptive skills
• Completion of relevant training and evidence of competence will be required prior to any activity carried out around eating, drinking, and swallowing.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and relevant specialist groups
• Ability to cover "out of hours" commitments on agreed occasions

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered speech and language therapist Within 18 months of appointment to be able to complete dysphagia competencies Demonstrate a holistic approach to treatment. Evidence of ability to cope with unpredictable events and varying clinical and non-clinical work pressures Evidence of highly developed auditory and perceptive skills Completion of relevant training and evidence of competence will be required prior to any activity carried out around eating, drinking, and swallowing. Desirable Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and relevant specialist groups Ability to cover "out of hours" commitments on agreed occasions Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

CS S<

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

CS S<

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams (Complex Needs Service Line)

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with advanced skills in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, excellent multidisciplinary working, and the ability to provide consultation, supervision and support to colleagues.

You will be committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care, with experience of service development, quality improvement and psychologically informed practice. Excellent communication, relationship-building and partnership-working skills are essential, along with a commitment to equality, inclusion and co-production.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams while being supported by experienced Principal and Consultant Psychologists within a strong professional psychology network.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced Practitioner Psychologist to provide clinical leadership and specialist psychological support within community mental health services. The post holder will be responsible for delivering high quality, trauma-informed psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation for people with complex mental health needs, including cognitive assessment and risk management. Working collaboratively with service users, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, they will promote personalised, recovery-focused care, uphold professional and statutory responsibilities, and contribute to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.The role includes leadership of psychological practice, supervision and appraisal of psychologists and trainees, development of staff training, participation in research, audit and service improvement, and contribution to policy, care pathway and workforce development. The successful candidate will work across an integrated neighbourhood team, helping to build strong partnerships with health, social care, voluntary sector and community organisations to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and support delivery of the Community Mental Health Framework.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for these job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,798 to £67,020 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

325-8271432-COMM

Job locations

Waverley Neighbourhood Team, Berkley House

Berkley House

Godalming

GU7 1QU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide specialist psychological leadership and clinical expertise, delivering high-quality assessment, formulation, intervention and risk management for adults with complex mental health needs. Lead and influence psychologically informed care, ensuring practice meets professional, legal and safeguarding standards while promoting personalised, recovery-focused support.Supervise, support and develop staff, including qualified psychologists, assistant psychologists, trainees and students, through supervision, appraisal, teaching and mentoring.Contribute to service development and quality improvement, including audit, research, policy development, care pathway design and implementation of best practice.Build strong collaborative partnerships with service users, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies to improve outcomes and ensure inclusive, equitable care.

See job description for full details.

Job description Job responsibilities Provide specialist psychological leadership and clinical expertise, delivering high-quality assessment, formulation, intervention and risk management for adults with complex mental health needs. Lead and influence psychologically informed care, ensuring practice meets professional, legal and safeguarding standards while promoting personalised, recovery-focused support.Supervise, support and develop staff, including qualified psychologists, assistant psychologists, trainees and students, through supervision, appraisal, teaching and mentoring.Contribute to service development and quality improvement, including audit, research, policy development, care pathway design and implementation of best practice.Build strong collaborative partnerships with service users, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies to improve outcomes and ensure inclusive, equitable care. See job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
• Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 6 months of commencement in post)
• Holds a drivers lincense and has access to a vehicle for work purposes

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Experience

Essential

• Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
• Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group
• Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.
• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 6 months of commencement in post) Holds a drivers lincense and has access to a vehicle for work purposes Registration Essential HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist Experience Essential Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work. Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Waverley Neighbourhood Team, Berkley House

Berkley House

Godalming

GU7 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Waverley Neighbourhood Team, Berkley House

Berkley House

Godalming

GU7 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Lead Occupational Therapist in Adult Mental Health

Are you ready to lead and inspire?

Join us as aLead Occupational Therapistin Adult Mental Health and take on an exciting role that combines leadership, clinical expertise, and transformative work.

Why This Role?

• Leadership & Governance: Provide clinical and leadership oversight and support to our adult communities' occupational therapists.
• Clinical Excellence:Retain a clinical role, ensuring hands-on involvement and impact.
• Flexible Working: Operate across the Trust, with responsibilities in Mid Surrey and Surrey Downs.
• Professional Development:Benefit from a robust CPD program and development opportunities.
• Innovative Practices:Utilize the Model of Human Occupation for assessments and interventions, offering both individual and group work.

Be Part of a Dynamic Team

• Collaborative Environment:Monthly leadership team meetings to drive strategic initiatives.
• Supportive Network: Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to mental health transformation

The position provides leadership across the adult communities and based at Community Mental Health Recovery Services in Mid Surrey . Based in 18 Mole Business Park, Leatherhead, the postholder will be expected to work flexibly within all the Communities services with travel to Elmbridge and across Mole Valley as need arises.

If you're passionate about mental health and ready to lead, apply now and be a part of our mission to transform lives!!

Main duties of the job

Job Overview

1. To provide compassionate and effective leadership to the occupational therapists within the service/locality/sector.

2. To contribute to the overall leadership of the service/locality/sector.

3. To provide high quality and evidence based occupational therapy assessment and interventions, both group and individual, to people with complex needs who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with the occupational therapy pathways.

4. To communicate effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies.

5. To provide supervision and mentoring to occupational therapists within the occupational therapy service.

6. To ensure the delivery occupational therapy student placements.

7. To lead on service development and audits both within individual services and the wider occupational therapy service.

8. To be an active member of the overall occupational therapy leadership team.

9. To actively contribute to the continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities within the wider occupational therapy service.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

325-8221820-COMM-A

Job locations

Based in Leatherhead with travel across Mole Valley and Elmbridge

18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road

Leatherhead, Surrey

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Job description Job responsibilities Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications, skills and experinence

Essential

• oOccupational Therapy professional qualification
• oExtensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience with people who have complex needs
• oExtensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
• oHighly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
• oExperience of contributing to service development/project work
• oExperience of providing supervision
• oExperience of supporting students on placement
• oExperience of representing occupational therapy within a service and Trust
• oDemonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills

Desirable

• oIn depth knowledge of group therapy and experience of facilitating groups

Qulaifications Skills and Experience

Essential

• HCPC registration

Person Specification Qualifications, skills and experinence Essential oOccupational Therapy professional qualification oExtensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience with people who have complex needs oExtensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches oHighly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models oExperience of contributing to service development/project work oExperience of providing supervision oExperience of supporting students on placement oExperience of representing occupational therapy within a service and Trust oDemonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills Desirable oIn depth knowledge of group therapy and experience of facilitating groups Qulaifications Skills and Experience Essential HCPC registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Based in Leatherhead with travel across Mole Valley and Elmbridge

18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road

Leatherhead, Surrey

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Based in Leatherhead with travel across Mole Valley and Elmbridge

18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road

Leatherhead, Surrey

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have exciting opportunity immediately available for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist who is looking to develop their clinical skills in adult eating disorders.

The service currently operates between Monday - Friday (9am-5pm)

You will be joining a busy, happy, high performing and well-regarded community based Surrey-wide eating disorders service based in Leatherhead and Guildford comprising of an experienced and clinically diverse MDT.

Your will be an integral member of the team with a varied role including data/outcome collection and interpretation, support and facilitation within a group based programme and develop potential experience in eating disorder across the spectrum of severity.

Main duties of the job

You will support the existing system for collecting and analyzing outcome data and support the FREED pathway.

You will be supporting groups and may have an opportunity to deliver guided self help.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology and entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable direct clinical experience working in the field of mental health
• Clinical experience of working with people with eating disorders

Job summary

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide fixed-term maternity leave cover in our Epsom Community Mental Heath Recovery Service (CMHRS).

We offerhigh quality and evidence based occupational therapy assessments, interventions and consultations to enable people who access the CMHRS to reach their full potential.

We use Model of Human Occupation to guide all our occupational therapy assessments and interventions.

The occupational therapy leadership team is committed to offering extensive, co-ordinated CPD programmes including a robust supervision structure, care group meetings, Trust wide and core competence training and an annual conference.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality and evidence based occupational therapy assessment and interventions, both group and individual, to people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with the occupational therapy pathways.

• To communicate effectively with people who access services, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and when appropriate outside agencies.

• To contribute to the generic functioning of the team.

• To provide supervision and mentoring to more junior occupational therapists, occupational therapy apprenticeships, support workers and activities coordinators (as appropriate)

• To provide occupational therapy student placements.

• To contribute to service development and audits.

• To take on the role of lead professional as appropriate.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

From Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Professional:

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.

To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures.

To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005).

To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.

To act as practice assessor/supervisor/teacher in teaching, facilitating and supporting pre-registration students and junior personnel and to participate in the audit of educational placements, . To participate in new staff induction

To engage in your own CPD and to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions.

To share your knowledge and skills within the team to support others learning

To document assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress notes in a clear, timely and professional manner, in line with Trust policy

To actively engage in your own and others supervision and appraisal.

To ensure confidentially in line with the Trusts policies and procedures

To represent the profession in the multidisciplinary team

To contribute to a healthy and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies.

To contribute to conducting clinical audit quality assurance and research maintaining current knowledge of research finding and development within specific care group.

Leadership:

To advocate and promote the profession within the directorate.

To plan deliver and implement service development and audits.

To contribute to the mentoring of the wider team.

To represent the profession in the multidisciplinary team.

To support the delivery of continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities within services and directorates

To provide clinical placements for occupational therapy students.

To contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways pathways including coproduction

To lead on project work relevant to the team/service, with support from the Lead Occupational Therapist.

To assist in appropriate staff recruitment and induction and contribute to the wider strategic plans regarding occupational therapy recruitment.

To assist in induction of new staff and promote SLT as a career option

To contribute to staff recruitment .

Clinical:

To demonstrate expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational identity and competency, occupational engagement, environmental adaptation, volition, development and maintenance of occupational skills.

To provide high quality occupational therapy assessments for people who access the service, adapting the approach as and when needed.

To provide evidence based and outcome measured occupational therapy interventions (individual and group), as outlined in the occupational therapy pathway.

To use effective clinical reasoning and formulation skills to devise person-centred occupational therapy care plans, alongside people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members (where appropriate).

To evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions.

To complete comprehensive risk assessment and management plans, raising safeguarding concerns in line with Trust policy.

To keep up to date with current evidence-based practice, research and National guidelines within your clinical area.

To act as the lead professional or care coordinator for people who access services for the duration of their occupational therapy assessment and/or intervention.

To utilise therapeutic use of self skills when providing occupational therapy interventions.

To understand group theory and system dynamics and how these impact on delivering services.

To communicate complex and challenging issues in an effective and compassionate way with people who access services, carers/family members/supporters, other clinicians and agencies/services.

To effectively manage a caseload with people who have complex needs.

To be compassionate, inclusive and understanding of the needs of people who access services, carers/supporter/family members.

To work in partnership with other community services and providers.

To have excellent time management skills and be able to independently manage occupational therapy referrals, triages and own caseload.

Additional

To periodically cover the duty system within the Neighbourhood Mental Health teams and respond to any urgent mental health assessments and telephone calls as part of the duty system.

To complete New Patient Assessments for people referred to the service.

To practice within the Positive Risk-Taking Framework.

To be the lead professional when delivering generic work, such as risk management, referring to specialist services, stabilisation, low intensity interventions, to people who access services with have complex needs.

To prescribe equipment, in line with the equipment protocol

Person Specification

Based on JD

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Professional qualification
• HCPC registration
• UK driving license and access to car for work purposes

Desirable

• Experience of group facilitation
• Completion of Practice Placement Educators course
• Experience of supervising students on placement
• Experience of contributing to service development/ project work
• Experience of working in adult mental health services
• Experience of working in the community

Based on JD

Essential

• OT professional qualification
• HCPC registration
• UK driving licence and access to car for work purposes.

Desirable

• Experience of group facilitation
• Completion of Practice Placement Educators course
• Experience of supervising students on placement
• Experience of contributing to service development/ project work
• Experience of working in adult mental health services
• Experience of working in the community

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).

Job summary

NHS Band 3 Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum

Hours per Week:37.5 full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Join a caring team that makes a difference every single day. If you're ready for a practical career where attention to detail, teamwork and compassion matter, start your pharmacy journey with us.

Main duties of the job

Why this role matters

• You will be at the heart of patient care, safely preparing and supplying medicines that help people recover, stay well and manage long-term conditions.
• This role offers a meaningful, transferrable career path with clear training and progression into accredited pharmacy qualifications and technical roles.
• Work in a friendly, professional NHS environment that values teamwork, respect and continuous improvement.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What youll do

• Accurately label and dispense medicines from written and electronic prescriptions.
• Receive and check prescriptions, support reception and use the pharmacy computer systems.
• Help manage stock: order, receive, rotate and monitor expiry dates, assist with ward and departmental replenishment.
• Prepare pre-packed items and emergency drug boxes, support safe handling of controlled and specialist medicines.
• Support transport of medication between units and help coordinate supply with internal teams including oncology and manufacturing.
• Contribute to quality checks, tidy and efficient working areas, and assist in training pharmacy support staff.
• To support the pharmacy inpatient, oncology dispensaries and also the working in medicines management team to provide outstanding care to our patients

Who were looking for

• Someone with good oral and written communication, basic numeracy and literacy and confidence using computers.
• A reliable team player who can work under supervision, be able to follow formal procedures and prioritise tasks.
• An attentive person who can tell apart similar products, use initiative and ask for guidance when needed.
• Desirable: experience in a customer-focused role, stock control experience or recent hospital pharmacy exposure.

What we offer

• A collaborative, supportive team culture with flexible working
• Opportunities to learn across different pharmacy areas and the satisfaction of helping patients every day.
• NHS benefits including pension, annual leave and access to workplace development

If you want a purposeful, practical career where every shift matters, wed love to hear from you. Apply now with a CV and a few lines telling us why pharmacy interests you. You can start a career that puts patients first and builds real professional skills.

For additional information please see the Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy services Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent to meet the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of numeracy and literacy at level 1.

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification/GCSE higher pass or above including maths, English and a science, or equivalent qualifications, or work experience that demonstrates comparable ability in a similar field.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of team work.
• Experience of Pharmacy or another customer focussed, caring field.
• Working with formal procedures.
• Compiling complex orders.
• Experience of stock control/handling.

Desirable

• Recent experience of hospital pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Counter Sales Qualification.
• Proactive attitude to ongoing training and assessment.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn to advance own skills and knowledge.
• Computer skills.
• Able to work flexibly and prioritise workload.
• Able to distinguish accurately between similar products.
• Able to use initiative whilst knowing when to refer.
• Able to work safely and effectively under pressure and/or minimal supervision.
• Safety and Security awareness.
• Able to work alone and/or flexibly in a team.
• Responsible and Professional behaviour.

Desirable

• Customer Care skills.
• Understanding of Stock control.

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an experienced passionate, knowledgeable and dynamic Senior Assistant Psychologistto join our Children and Young People's Service (ChYPS) Springtide Day Service based at Aldrington House, East Sussex.

You will be joining a service of highly skilled and experienced Family and Systemic Psychotherapists, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychology and Assistant Psychologists, Nurses, Dietitian, Support Workers and Occupational Therapists. Our team is responsible for covering all of Sussex.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support and enhance the professional psychological care to young people within the Child and Young People's Service (ChYPS). Liaise with families/carers, other professionals and organisations to promote communication and good practice.

You will have prior experience of working with eating disorders and/or young people and families, and experience of using therapeutic models associated with this client group.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing psychological assessments and interventions within the scope appropriate to level of experience and training.

About us

Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Working in Sussex:

Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed

Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London

With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure

We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Other key staff survey results include:

70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work

79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team

77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles

See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about our benefits package.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a successful Senior Assistant Psychologist in our team you will be/have:

• Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology or equivalent.
• Have experience of working with young people with complex needs and/or people with eating disorders.
• You must be able to demonstrate a caring, compassionate and non-judgmental attitude, and show a commitment to making a difference when supporting young people and their families on their recovery journeys

See attached Generic Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
• Experience of working with people with disabilities, in a health or Mental Health setting and or work with people with complex needs
• Relevant Clinical and Research skills
• Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology
• Experience of group work and individual therapeutic contact
• To assimilate complex information and use reflective/analytic thinking, to apply psychological perspectives in work with clients
• Information technology skills. To have highly developed IT skills and good working knowledge of statistical packages
• Capable of using initiative and organise work to agreed goals. Ability to work independently and know when to ask for and use supervision, identifying when there is need for advice and using supervision at agreed intervals

Desirable

• Experience of the use of psychometric tests
• Experience of in-patient settings
• Experience of teaching other health professionals

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).

Job summary

We are delighted to introduce occupational therapy across our all age Home Treatment Teams as part of the service delivery model designed to enhance comunity based crisis care and improve outcomes for people over 18 years who are experiencing an mental health crisis.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop occupational therapy provision within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, bringing an occupational perspective to crisis intervention, recovery-focused care, and admission avoidance pathways. As a newly established role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence service development, strengthen occupational therapy leadership within the team, and contribute to the future direction of home treatment services.

As the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist within the team you will be providing expert occupational therapy assessment, formulation and interventions for people who are experiencing acute mental health crisis and their families. Your occupationally focused interventions will support recovery, independence and participation in meaningful occupations. You will work collaborative within a multi-disciplinary team to support people to remain at home during a crisis and support timely discharges from hospital.

Main duties of the job

Promoting health and independence for people who use our services and their families/carers/support staff by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments, interventions, formulation, and consultation.

Provision of clinical leadership, supervision, and guidance to the team and others as required.

These will be undertaken within an accessible, non-stigmatising, service that contributes to the specialist needs of the individuals referred.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for these job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide high quality and evidence -based occupational therapy assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation to people with complex needs who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with occupational therapy and service pathways.
• To communicate effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporters/family members, stakeholders, and agencies.
• To provide compassionate and effective leaderships to junior staff including support staff.
• To strengthen and actively contribute to the overall leadership of the service.
• To support the team managers and clinical leads in the development and delivery of effective services.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy professional qualification
• A driving license suitable for driving in the UK and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Additional academic clinical qualification relevant to area of work
• Leadership training or relevant leadership experience
• Clinical supervision training

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading clinical practice service development or project work
• Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
• Highly specialist knowledge of relevant occupational therapy assessment and treatment models
• Demonstrates evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are delighted to introduce occupational therapy across our all age Home Treatment Teams as part of the service delivery model designed to enhance comunity based crisis care and improve outcomes for people over 18 years who are experiencing an mental health crisis.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop occupational therapy provision within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, bringing an occupational perspective to crisis intervention, recovery-focused care, and admission avoidance pathways. As a newly established role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence service development, strengthen occupational therapy leadership within the team, and contribute to the future direction of home treatment services.

As the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist within the team you will be providing expert occupational therapy assessment, formulation and interventions for people who are experiencing acute mental health crisis and their families. Your occupationally focused interventions will support recovery, independence and participation in meaningful occupations. You will work collaborative within a multi-disciplinary team to support people to remain at home during a crisis and support timely discharges from hospital.

Main duties of the job

My job makes better lives by promoting health and independence for people who use our services and their families/carers/support staff by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments, interventions, formulation, and consultation. Provision of clinical leadership, supervision, and guidance to the team and others as required. These will be undertaken within an accessible, non-stigmatising, service that contributes to the specialist needs of the individuals referred.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide high quality and evidence -based occupational therapy assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation to people with complex needs who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with occupational therapy and service pathways.
• To communicate effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporters/family members, stakeholders, and agencies.
• To provide compassionate and effective leaderships to junior staff including support staff.
• To strengthen and actively contribute to the overall leadership of the service.
• To support the team managers and clinical leads in the development and delivery of effective services.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy professional qualification
• A driving license suitable for driving in the UK and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Additional academic clinical qualification relevant to area of work
• Leadership training or relevant leadership experience
• Clinical supervision training

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading clinical practice service development or project work
• Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
• Highly specialist knowledge of relevant occupational therapy assessment and treatment models
• Demonstrates evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are delighted to introduce occupational therapy across our all age Home Treatment Teams as part of the service delivery model designed to enhance comunity based crisis care and improve outcomes for people over 18 years who are experiencing an mental health crisis.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop occupational therapy provision within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, bringing an occupational perspective to crisis intervention, recovery-focused care, and admission avoidance pathways. As a newly established role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence service development, strengthen occupational therapy leadership within the team, and contribute to the future direction of home treatment services.

As the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist within the team you will be providing expert occupational therapy assessment, formulation and interventions for people who are experiencing acute mental health crisis and their families. Your occupationally focused interventions will support recovery, independence and participation in meaningful occupations. You will work collaborative within a multi-disciplinary team to support people to remain at home during a crisis and support timely discharges from hospital.

Main duties of the job

Promoting health and independence for people who use our services and their families/carers/support staff by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments, interventions, formulation, and consultation.

Provision of clinical leadership, supervision, and guidance to the team and others as required.

These will be undertaken within an accessible, non-stigmatising, service that contributes to the specialist needs of the individuals referred.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for these job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide high quality and evidence -based occupational therapy assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation to people with complex needs who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with occupational therapy and service pathways.
• To communicate effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporters/family members, stakeholders, and agencies.
• To provide compassionate and effective leaderships to junior staff including support staff.
• To strengthen and actively contribute to the overall leadership of the service.
• To support the team managers and clinical leads in the development and delivery of effective services.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy professional qualification
• A driving license suitable for driving in the UK and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Additional academic clinical qualification relevant to area of work
• Leadership training or relevant leadership experience
• Clinical supervision training

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading clinical practice service development or project work
• Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
• Demonstrates evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills
• Experience of providing supervision

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are delighted to introduce psychology across our all-age Home Treatment Teams as part of the service delivery model designed to enhance community-based crisis care and improve outcomes for people over 18 years who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop psychology provision within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, bringing a psychological perspective to crisis intervention, recovery-focused care, and admission avoidance pathways. As a newly established role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence service development, strengthen psychological leadership within the team, and contribute to the future direction of home treatment services.

As the Senior Psychologist within the team, you will be providing expert psychological assessment, formulation, and interventions for people who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis and their families. Your psychologically informed interventions will support recovery, resilience, and wellbeing, helping individuals to better understand and manage their difficulties. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support people to remain at home during a crisis and facilitate timely discharges from hospital where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

My job makes better lives: by promoting health and independence for people who use our services and their carers/support staff by delivering high quality psychology assessments, formulation and interventions; providing consultation, supervision and guidance to band 7, trainee,assistant psychologists and others as required.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the psychological needs of people using our services.
• To promote a psychological perspective both within teams and sharing with other colleagues.
• To lead on complex and challenging cases and develop expertise within area of specialism.
• To work collaboratively with team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and delivering of effective services.
• To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students.
• To leading on a specific service development projects.

See attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
• Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 6 months of commencement in post)
• Holds a drivers lincense and has access to a vehicle for work purposes

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Experience

Essential

• Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic.
• Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group.
• Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.
• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are delighted to introduce psychology across our all-age Home Treatment Teams as part of the service delivery model designed to enhance community-based crisis care and improve outcomes for people over 18 years who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop psychology provision within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, bringing a psychological perspective to crisis intervention, recovery-focused care, and admission avoidance pathways. As a newly established role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence service development, strengthen psychological leadership within the team, and contribute to the future direction of home treatment services.

As the Senior Psychologist within the team, you will be providing expert psychological assessment, formulation, and interventions for people who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis and their families. Your psychologically informed interventions will support recovery, resilience, and wellbeing, helping individuals to better understand and manage their difficulties. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support people to remain at home during a crisis and facilitate timely discharges from hospital where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

Promoting health and independence for people who use our services and their carers/support staff by delivering high quality psychology assessments, formulation and interventions; providing consultation, supervision and guidance to band 7s, trainees, assistant psychologists and others as required.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for these job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the psychological needs of people using our services.
• To promote a psychological perspective both within teams and sharing with other colleagues.
• To lead on complex and challenging cases and develop expertise within area of specialism.
• To work collaboratively with team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and delivering of effective services.
• To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students.
• To leading on a specific service development projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
• Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 6 months of commencement in post)
• Holds a drivers lincense and has access to a vehicle for work purposes

Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist

Experience

Essential

• Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
• Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group
• Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.
• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are delighted to introduce psychology across our all-age Home Treatment Teams as part of the service delivery model designed to enhance community-based crisis care and improve outcomes for people over 18 years who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop psychology provision within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, bringing a psychological perspective to crisis intervention, recovery-focused care, and admission avoidance pathways. As a newly established role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence service development, strengthen psychological leadership within the team, and contribute to the future direction of home treatment services.

As the Senior Psychologist within the team, you will be providing expert psychological assessment, formulation, and interventions for people who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis and their families. Your psychologically informed interventions will support recovery, resilience, and wellbeing, helping individuals to better understand and manage their difficulties. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support people to remain at home during a crisis and facilitate timely discharges from hospital where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

Promoting health and independence for people who use our services and their carers/support staff by delivering high quality psychology assessments, formulation and interventions; providing consultation, supervision and guidance to band 7, to trainees,assistant psychologists and others as required.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for these job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the psychological needs of people using our services.
• To promote a psychological perspective both within teams and sharing with other colleagues.
• To lead on complex and challenging cases and develop expertise within area of specialism.
• To work collaboratively with team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and delivering of effective services.
• To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students.
• To leading on a specific service development projects.

See job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
• Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees (or completion within 6 months of commencement in post)
• Holds a drivers lincense and has access to a vehicle for work purposes

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Experience

Essential

• Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic
• Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care group
• Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.
• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee clinical psychologists

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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