Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 20th October 2026

Closing date : 27th October2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
• Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous care experience
• Person centred care approach
• Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
• Safeguarding knowledge
• Awareness of carer needs

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Effective Time Management

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Accurate record keeping skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northgate Hospital

Morpeth

NE61 3BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 20th October 2026

Closing date : 3rd November 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
• Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous care experience
• Person centred care approach
• Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
• Safeguarding knowledge
• Awareness of carer needs

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Effective Time Management

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Accurate record keeping skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northgate Hospital

Morpeth

NE61 3BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 14th October 2026

Closing date : 9th November 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised Physiotherapy Degree Qualification or Equivalent
• State registered with HCPC
• Further relevant post qualifying training.

Desirable

• Registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience of providing Physiotherapy services.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives
• Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies

Desirable

• Knowledge of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services
• Clinical experience relevant to this role
• Knowledge of audit, research and evaluation

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Skills in a range of appropriate standardised and informal assessments
• Proven ability to communicate effectively within multi-agency teams
• Highly developed communication skills
• Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Risk Assessment/management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
• Delegation skills.
• Debriefing skills.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 12th October 2026

Closing date : 26th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist.

Desirable

• Additional qualification in a therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group
• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
• Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.
• Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
• Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
• Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carleton Clinic

Carlisle

CA1 3SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Occupational therapist will work clinically within the ward environment alongside the Nursing, medical teams and wider MDT. The role is to raise the profile of OT through training, mentoring and echoing shared values whilst clinically working with young people.

There is an expectation the OT works collaboratively with the team, demonstrates flexibly and holds integrity to the occupational needs of young people.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 12th October 2026

Closing date : 26th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience of supervising students / non registered staff

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
• Undertaking Appraisals
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Effective time and case management skills
• Good conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
• Delegation skills.
• Debriefing skills.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acklam Road Hospital

Middlesborough

TS5 4EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed job description and personal specification for further details of this post.

Date advertised - 8th October 2026

Closing date - 22nd October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant BEng/BSc/HND/HNC or relevant experience to fulfil the knowledge requirements of the RCT and is a Registered Clinical Technologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner or equilalent significant experience. [If not currently registered, the post holder will be required to complete their RCT registration via the RCT equivalence route within their probationary period].

Desirable

• Professional Engineering Registration e.g. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (Registration with Engineering Council, IET).

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of the use and role of electronic assistive technology and benefits to service users
• Knowledge of risk assessment and other relevant procedures relating to the safe provision of equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality, clinical governance and audit.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant standards, legislation and policies that apply to EAT, including MDR.
• Experience in the use of tools relevant to fault finding.

Desirable

• Significant experience of electronic assistive technology, equipment maintenance and repair.
• Significant experience of fault finding in electronics and/or computing devices.
• Experience of risk assessment and other relevant procedures relating to the safe provision of equipment.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Competent in the use of electronics and computers.
• Practical engineering skills and manual dexterity.
• Able to configure electronic assistive technology.
• Able to produce technical drawings/specifications to support product manufacture.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skills in training other staff in technical topics and the use of equipment.

Desirable

• Advanced computer skills including the ability to customise electronic assistive technology.
• Fault finding skills relating to electronic assistive technology
• Able to carry out PAT testing of assistive technology systems

Other

Essential

• Enthusiastic about assistive technology and its application to clinical problems.
• Able to commute effectively and efficiently between service bases, work settings, patient homes and schools.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walkergate Park Hospital

Benfield Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE6 4QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be required to travel to various sites, parking in our Trust car parks is free. There are hot desking offices available for dietitians to use across the Trust, and we will provide you with the necessary equipment to enable you to work across multiple sites and access electronic notes and dairies as needed.

It is essential you have current and ongoing registration as a dietitian with the HCPC to be considered for this post.

Please see the separate job description and person specification for more information.

Date advertised - 8th October 2026

Closing date - 22nd October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Current valid registration as a Dietitian with the HCPC
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses and other relevant CPD to Masters level

Desirable

• Member of the BDA and Mental Health Specialist Group
• BDA: Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group (PENG) course
• Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable adults training
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Leadership qualification
• CBT training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in a variety of dietetic specialities
• Knowledge, experience and evidence of working with people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and those with eating disorders
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience working in and presenting to groups
• Experience in the development of Dietetic services and participation in audit/research
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring students

Desirable

• A working knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues and the Mental Health Act
• Knowledge of existing national guidance and key standards in eating disorders and current issues relating to nutrition
• Experience of using mindfulness techniques and CBT
• Experience of presenting on Dietetic issues in mental health at a National level

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• The ability to solve complex clinical problems some of which will require immediate resolution
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance as part of the supervision process
• Ability to be flexible; adapting approaches to suit different settings and patients
• Risk assessment, risk management and safety planning skills
• Good IT skills and ability to use electronic systems for recording clinical information

Desirable

• Basic counselling skills
• Leadership skills
• Training and induction of staff

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

• Professional in approach and manner
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to multi-disciplinary teams
• Committed to lifelong learning and continuing professional development
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team
• Able to prioritise own work load and that of others, providing flexibility to cover colleague's patient cases in some circumstances

Personal Characteristics/Additional Requirements

Essential

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and problem solving skills
• Able to work under own initiative, under pressure and achieve deadlines
• Reliable, dependable with good time keeping
• Enthusiastic, flexible and motivated to promote Dietetic services
• A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma
• Motivation to develop new skills and approaches within the Mental Health setting
• Demonstrate patience, diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Ability and willingness to travel around the Trust and to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Desirable

• Keen to learn and gain further experience, with an interest in all aspects of dietetics

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penrith Hospital

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will join our trust wide Dietetics Service, which has over 30 dietitians, clinical support assistants and a dedicated admin team. We have excellent links to multidisciplinary teams and nutrition and health promotion initiatives across the Trust.

We take great pride in how supportive, welcoming and friendly we are as a team, our aim is to create an environment where every member of our team can succeed.

The service supports hybrid working and part time hours and flexible working will also be considered.

You will be required to travel to various sites, parking in our Trust car parks is free. There are hot desking offices available for dietitians to use across the Trust, and we will provide you with the necessary equipment to enable you to work across multiple sites and access electronic notes and dairies as needed.

Everyone in our service is actively encouraged to take part in projects across the Trust and in the development of the Dietetics Service including audit and promotion of the service through various events and initiatives.

The team have strong links with local universities, and we take dietetic students from Teesside and Newcastle Universities. All staff have a valuable role and are expected to be actively involved in supporting the learning of our dietetic students.

Please see the separate job description and person specification for more information.

To be considered for this post, it is essential you are registered as a dietitian with the HCPC.

Date advertised - 8th October 2026

Closing date - 22nd October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Has a Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Current valid registration as a Dietitian with the HCPC.
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development.

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association and Mental Health Specialist Group.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Sound clinical knowledge and experience of dietetics in a variety of settings.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience working in and presenting to groups.
• Evidence of participation in audit/ research.

Desirable

• A working knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues.
• Post registration basic clinical dietetics with insight into specialist areas.
• Sound knowledge of current issues relating to nutrition.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• The ability to solve clinical problems some of which will require immediate resolution with the support from more senior dietitians.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance as part of the supervision process.
• Ability to be flexible; adapting approaches to suit different settings and patients.
• Risk assessment, risk management and safety planning skills.
• Good IT skills and ability to use electronic systems for recording clinical information.

Desirable

• Basic counselling skills.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Professional in approach and manner and ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. Good organisation and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under own initiative. Reliable, dependable with good time keeping.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and motivated to promote Dietetic services.
• A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma.

Desirable

• Keen to learn and gain further experience, with an interest in all aspects of dietetics.

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road Gosforth

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 6th October 2026

Closing date : 19th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Interview will take place on 27th October 2026.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• For Band 5: Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and seek guidance appropriately
• For Band 5: Ability to manage workload and priorities with support
• For Band 5: Flexible and adaptable approach to learning and development
• For Band 5: Good communication skills
• For Band 6: Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• For Band 6: Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a pressurised and complex environment
• For Band 6: Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service and patient needs
• For Band 6: Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally within the MDT

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
• HCPC Registration
• For Band 5: Awareness of Occupational Therapy interventions relevant to neurology / rehabilitation and Ability to work with guidance and supervision within a multidisciplinary team
• For Band 6: Evidence of post-registration training and experience in Occupational Therapy interventions relevant to the post (neurology / neuro-rehabilitation), including working with complex patients and managing clinical risk

Desirable

• For Band 5: Placement or post-registration experience in neurology, rehabilitation, or inpatient settings
• For Band 6: Experience of working autonomously in a complex clinical environment (e.g. inpatient rehabilitation, neurology, mental health)

Experience

Essential

• For Band 5: Experience of working in a clinical setting as a registered Occupational Therapist, including some experience or exposure to working with patients with neurological conditions
• For Band 5: Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• For Band 5: Ability to work with guidance and supervision
• For Band 6: Post-registration experience working with patients with neurological conditions in an inpatient or rehabilitation setting
• For Band 6: Experience of managing a complex caseload and clinical risk, with appropriate supervision
• For Band 6: Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• For Band 6: Experience of supervising students and/or non-registered staff

Desirable

• For Band 5: Placement or post-registration experience in neurology, rehabilitation or inpatient settings
• For Band 5: Experience working with patients with cognitive or behavioural needs
• For Band 6: Experience of working autonomously with patients with cognitive, behavioural or challenging presentations
• For Band 6: Experience contributing to service development or quality improvement activity

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

Essential

• For Band 5: Understanding of clinical risk and ability to contribute to risk assessment and safety planning with guidance
• For Band 5: Working knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process, including activity analysis
• For Band 5: Ability to use a range of assessments and interventions with support and supervision
• For Band 5: Ability to contribute to client-centred, goal-oriented rehabilitation programmes
• For Band 5: Effective communication and record-keeping skills, with an ability to adapt communication with support when working with people with cognitive or communication difficulties
• For Band 6: Demonstrated skills in clinical risk assessment and risk management within a complex inpatient setting
• For Band 6: Confident understanding and application of the Occupational Therapy process, including activity analysis
• For Band 6: Ability to independently select, use and interpret relevant evidence-based assessments and outcome measures
• For Band 6: Ability to plan, deliver and adapt client-centred, goal-oriented rehabilitation programmes for patients with complex neurological, cognitive or behavioural needs
• For Band 6: Ability to formulate and communicate risk management plans in collaboration with the MDT, particularly in relation to functional independence, moving and handling, equipment provision and discharge planning
• For Band 6: Effective communication and documentation skills, including adapting communication approaches for people with cognitive and communication impairments

Desirable

• For Band 5: Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches used in neurology or inpatient settings
• For Band 5: Awareness of assistive technology and environmental adaptations
• For Band 6: Experience providing clinical guidance or informal leadership to junior staff
• For Band 6: Knowledge of assistive technology and environmental adaptation in neurorehabilitation

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walkergate Park Hospital

Benfield Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE4 6QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 6th October 2026

Closing date : 20th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
• Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous care experience
• Person centred care approach
• Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
• Safeguarding knowledge
• Awareness of carer needs

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Effective Time Management

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Accurate record keeping skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walkergate Park Hospital

Benfield Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE6 4QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work in an multi-disciplinary team, using effective leaderships with mentoring staff, training, and representing the Kolvin service locally and nationally this could include linking with other secure care services across the country. Locally the successful candidate's becoming involved in trust wide service development projects this would include Service User and Carer Involvement and young people feedback and positive and safe projects such as Talk 1st.

Evidence based, NICE concordant practice is essential to the delivery of safe, effective patient care. The post holder will develop links with higher education institutions, foster, develop and facilitate research and its dissemination.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 30th September 2026

Closing date : 14th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent.
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses and other relevant CPD to Masters level equivalence
• Post graduate level qualifications

Desirable

• Registered member of College of Occupational Therapists

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Undertaking Appraisals
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and support to clinical staff.

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of high level of professional organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

Desirable

• Demonstrate change management skills
• Knowledge of patient information systems.
• Experience of conducting and evaluating clinical audit

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs. This will involve working closely with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies as well as providing advice support and education for service users, carers and families. You will contribute to service development and in service training.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 25th September 2026

Closing date : 9th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of post registration experience relevant to the post
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
• Experience of working within in a multi disciplinary team
• Experience of providing occupational therapy services
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.

Desirable

• Experience working in a community setting
• Service User and Carer Involvement
• Experience using the Model of Human occupation
• Experience supervising students / non registered staff

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive assessments of individuals with complex needs
• Risk assessment and risk management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

Desirable

• Delegation skills.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkwearmouth Hospital

Newcastle Road

Sunderland

SR5 1NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Occupational therapist will work clinically within the ward environment alongside the Nursing, medical teams and wider MDT. The role is to raise the profile of OT through training, mentoring and echoing shared values whilst clinically working with young people.

There is an expectation the OT works collaboratively with the team, demonstrates flexibly and holds integrity to the occupational needs of young people.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 24th September 2026

Closing date : 8th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience of supervising students / non registered staff

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
• Undertaking Appraisals
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Effective time and case management skills
• Good conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
• Delegation skills.
• Debriefing skills.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acklam Road Hospital

Middlesborough

TS5 4EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details and further information about the two studies.

Advertising date : 22nd September 2026

Closing date : 6th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology
• gibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
• Experience with client group relevant to post.
• Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
• Experience of providing individual or group interventions.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
• Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
• Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
• Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
• An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.

Desirable

• A high standard of report writing.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As for all psychological services staff, the post holder will participate in CPD, appraisal and other developmental activities. The post holder will be individually accountable for all clinical interventions working autonomously within professional guidelines and agreed service and Trust policies.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 17th September 2026

Closing date : 1st October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and the HCPC.
• HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity, including severe and enduring mental health problems, psychosis and personality disorder. This includes maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the possibility of physical abuse.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Role / Team specific requirements

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive behaviour.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northgate Park

Adult Forensic Service, Sycamore, Northgate Park

Morpeth

NE61 3BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs. This will involve working closely with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies as well as providing advice support and education for service users, carers and families. You will contribute to service development and in service training.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 4th September 2026

Closing date : 18th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of post registration experience relevant to the post
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
• Experience of working within in a multi disciplinary team
• Experience of providing occupational therapy services
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.

Desirable

• Experience working in a community setting
• Service User and Carer Involvement
• Experience using the Model of Human occupation
• Experience supervising students / non registered staff

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive assessments of individuals with complex needs
• Risk assessment and risk management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

Desirable

• Delegation skills.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkwearmouth Hospital

Newcastle Road

Sunderland

SR5 1NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 4th September 2026

Closing date : 18th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
• Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience of supervising students / non registered staff

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
• Undertaking Appraisals
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
• Delegation skills.
• Debriefing skills.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grassbanks Health Centre

Leam Lane, Gateshead

NE10 8DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 2nd October 2026

Closing date : 16th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note we cannot accept applications from AHP, Social Workers or Clinical Psychologists.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
• Mentor Training
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Knowledge of evidence based treatments for psychosis and non psychosis
• Experience of working within a community team.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a community mental health setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership.
• Training & Induction of staff.
• Delegation skills.
• Teaching/presentation skills
• Debriefing skills.

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Silverdale

Grainger Park Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE4 8RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 02 October 2026

Closing date : 16th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to the post as detailed in the person specification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an appropriate care setting
• Experience of supervising/teaching individuals
• Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in Occupational Therapy
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to use IT system
• Ability to establish a rapport with service users
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible
• Time management skills
• To be able to demonstrate specific theoretical knowledge as described in service role descriptor
• Experience of moving and handling legislation

Desirable

• Some anatomical knowledge
• Risk Assessment skills
• Advanced IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 2nd October2026

Closing date : 16th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
• Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
• Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.
• Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
• Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Associate Psychological Services Director.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision.

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
• Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
• Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkwearmouth Hospital

Newcastle Road

Sunderland

SR5 1NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is full-time 37.5 hours per week and is office based.

The Staffing Solutions Team are open as follows:

Mon Fri 8am 6pm

Bank Holidays 8am 1pm

Hours in the team will be worked on a rota basis.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 1st October 2026

Closing date : 15th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
• Good working knowledge of office procedures
• Previous secretarial/clerical experience
• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload

Desirable

• Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
• Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
• Experience of working with medical records filing systems

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Minute taking skills
• Good organisational and planning skills

Desirable

• Shorthand skills

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

• Flexible attitude to cope with fluctuating workloads and the occasional requirement to cover other areas in cases of staff absence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General administrative duties

Accurate typing skills - typing letters/reports

Diary management including room allocations

Working from shared inbox

Experienced in the use of Microsoft packages i.e Outlook and Word

Ordering stock

Issuing and maintaining security equipment i.e. Key cards, SAS alarms, and using a variety of systems that are part of the security processes at the Clinical Business Unit.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 30th September 2026

Closing date : 14th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Intermediate (Level 2) Typing/Word processing qualification and/or relevant demonstrable experience e.g. 12 months experience.
• Good general level of education up to Level 1 standard in English Language and Maths.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration.
• NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service.
• Working towards Level 2 standard in Maths and English.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Able to input data accurately and efficiently.
• Undertake repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, face-to-face and non-facing customers.
• Demonstrates good customer care skills at all times.
• Good working knowledge of office procedures.
• Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative.

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in an NHS environment.2
• Ability to maintain and update patient information database(s).

Experience

Essential

• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload.
• Experience of carrying out administrative tasks, e.g., data input, receiving and making telephone calls.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS/health care setting.
• Experience of processing NHS/health care documentation.
• Experience using stock ordering and/or petty cash systems.
• Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems.

Disposition

Essential

• Discrete in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Able to work in accordance with Trust values and attitudes.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity.

Desirable

• Awareness of need for confidentiality in accordance with both Data Protection Act and local/national guidelines.
• Diplomacy.

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

• Team Player
• Flexible with working arrangements.

Additional Requirements

Desirable

• Able to meet the mobility requirements for the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carleton Clinic

Carleton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive

Carlisle

CA1 3SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The key elements of the role will be

providing specialist CAT clinical interventions with adult service users with complex mental health needs;delivery of CAT supervision.

The post holder will be a suitably qualified psychologist or psychological therapist with Practitioner training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy. The post holder will have appropriate professional and ACAT registration as a CAT Practitioner.

This will be a supervision role and we encourage accredited CAT supervisors to apply, but we can also accept applications from practitioners who are currently undertaking, or ready to undertake, their CAT supervisor training.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 29th September 2026

Closing date : 13th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society, plus post-graduate qualification in applied psychology (e.g. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology); or RMN, or equivalent degree level qualification in mental health
• ACAT-accredited Practitioner Qualification in Cognitive Analytic Therapy
• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or equivalent
• Accredited Member of Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT)

Desirable

• ACAT Accredited CAT Supervisor

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and intervention skills.
• Specialist clinical supervision skills
• The ability to plan, organise and deliver work, exercising clinical autonomy, and managing time effectively
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.

Desirable

• Ability to provide "indirect" CAT e.g. 5 Session CAT, clinical consultation

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
• Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a psychological therapist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Psychological Services Professional Lead.
• Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.

Desirable

• Experience of providing CAT-specific supervision and training

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Benfield House

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE6 4QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the separate job description, person specification and role descriptor for more information.

You will be required to travel to other sites across the Trust as part of the role.

There is an expectation that you will be flexible and able to provide cover in the other learning disability teams across the trust as required.

Advertising date : 29th September 2026

Closing date : 13th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and registered with HCPC
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses to Masters level equivalence
• Post graduate level qualification relevant to area of specialism
• Post graduate level dysphagia qualification

Desirable

• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Attendance at a leadership course

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
• Evidence of effective organisational skills
• Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
• Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
• Be able to travel between various locations within the trust

Desirable

• Demonstrate change management skills
• Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
• Experience of conduction and evaluating clinical audit

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience and ability to work within MDTs
• Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of service users with acquired brain injury
• Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff and undertaking Joint Development Reviews
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bensham Hospital/Monkwearmouth Hospital

Gateshead/Sunderland

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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