Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note, a requirement of this role is to work on Fridays. The post is also a fixed term contract, from November 2026 to November 2027. The contract will end in November 2027. As such, if recruitment into the role is beyond November 2026, the contract will still complete in November 2027.

Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for further details and overview of job role

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical / Counselling Psychology or equivalence (statement of equivalence and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist) or allied professional with experience in MBT
• HCPC registration or equivalent (for Allied Health Professionals)

Desirable

• Training in MBT
• Further training in a therapeutic modality relevant to personality disorder

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working with patients with complex personality presentations (i.e. 'Personality Disorder') and/or risk of self-harm.
• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to individuals with Complex Emotional Needs.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team offering support to adults with severe and enduring mental health problems.
• Experience of group work.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training/consultation and providing clinical supervision.
• Work within at least two therapeutic modalities.
• Experience of the application of psychology/therapy in different cultural contexts

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment.
• Skills in the effective communication of technical and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide variety of recipients in a range of settings within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce comprehensive and coherent letters, reports and associated documentation.
• Skills in the assessment of risk for patients with mental health problems and specifically for patients with complex Emotional Needs
• Capacity to work calmly and thoughtfully when working with traumatic psychological issues, demonstrating an awareness of the sensitivity and unpredictability of patients with complex needs, and a capacity to tolerate the strong emotions evoked by such work
• Knowledge and understanding of diagnosis of Personality Disorder.
• Evidence of CPD
• Competence in advanced IT packages including keyboard skills.
• Ability to provide a culturally-competent and non-stigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.
• Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult - to - treat groups (e.g. complex needs, self harm, personality disorder/psychosis, dual diagnosis, persons with additional disabilities etc).

Desirable

• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Some knowledge and understanding of psychoanalytic models and developmental processes associated with Personality Disorder (eg: Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Mentalization-based Treatment (MBT).

Other

Essential

• Ability to manage effectively verbal aggression and abuse from service users, carers etc, and the risk of physical aggression.
• Demonstrably respectful approach to service users, carers, colleagues, other professionals and professional contacts. Willingness to negotiate and ability to handle confrontation effectively and professional

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Secondary Care Psychological Therapies Service

409 High Street

Stratford

E15 4QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please consult the attached job description and person specification associated with the vacancy profile of this advertisement.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Post-graduate qualification in a mental health or social welfare discipline and demonstrable practice (or established equivalence according to Association of Family Therapy (AFT) criteria
• UKCP registration
• Registration as a systemic psychotherapist with United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or equivalent body.
• Provide Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as required by UKCP/AFT guidelines leading to continuing registration

Desirable

• Postgraduate training in supervision of systemic and family psychotherapy

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience practice in relevant first profession.
• Experience of working with a Multidisciplinary Team
• Experience in maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems where there may be high expressed emotion, verbal abuse and threats of violence.
• Experience of conducting risk assessments, preparing risks management plans and initiating appropriate action where indicated
• Experience of systemic consultation and supervision.
• Experience of contributing or leading systemic knowledge and practice to service wide innovations

Desirable

• Experience of working with Children, Adolescents and families.
• Experience of the application of psychological therapies in different cultural contexts
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Experience of working of working in the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of methods of Systemic Psychotherapy / Family based assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• A high level of sophistication in regard to relationship and communication skills when working with clients, families and/or professionals, including where the atmosphere might be highly emotive with clients and families expressing anger and hostility.
• An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines and in other settings including primarily CMHTs, in order to establish effective working relationships and partnerships that support care packages
• Ability to apply analytical skills to multi-layered complex cases
• Ability to formulate comprehensive assessments and offer effective treatment based on systemic principles.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to comprehend and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or clinically sensitive information in a manner appropriate to a range of settings and audiences, including complex highly emotive situations and those with significantly impaired communication capacities.
• Ability to provide ongoing treatment in complex, often unstable and frequently changing circumstances
• Skills in providing systemic/Family Therapy consultation, teaching and training to other professional and nonprofessional groups
• Do this by demonstrating an ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Provide evidence of continuing Professional Development as required by UKCP/AFT guidelines leading to continuing registration
• Knowledge of ethical practice mindful of issues of power and diversity and to work in a way that is sensitive to clients' cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge and skills of risk management and ability to perform a clinical risk assessment.
• Adequate keyboard skills and understanding of IT packages.

Desirable

• Skills in both live and indirect supervision of systemic psychotherapists and/or multidisciplinary colleagues
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of Systemic Psychotherapy/Family therapy in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, psychosis
• Knowledge and skills on working systemically with children, adolescents and families
• Proficiency in a second language

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Howard Centre

12 Kenworthy Road

London

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details.

If you have any further questions, please contact Elise Coote, Community Outreach Lead & Senior CBT Therapist on 0208 175 1770 for an informal discussion.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• HCPC registered Counselling or Clinical Psychologist (eligible for BABCP accreditation) OR
• Psychological Therapist/High Intensity therapist (CBT) with a core mental health training e.g. nursing, social work, accredited and registered by BABCP, UKCP and HPC
• All applicants must be BABCP accredited or eligible to apply for accreditation within 6 months. CBT trainee therapists must complete their training with 3 months of our offer and a band 6 position would be offered initially.On confirmation of passing the relevant CBT training course a band 7 position would be offered. If the completion of the course does not occur within 3 months of the offer, we would close the contract.

Desirable

• Relevant specialist trainings or qualifications in other High Intensity Therapies and accreditation with professional body
• Training or qualification in providing CBT in group formats.
• Training or qualification in providing LTC treatment.
• 2 years post qualification experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience in treating long term conditions.
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrate high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers

Desirable

• Experience in treating Post traumatic Stress Disorder
• Experience of delivering therapy in a group format
• Experience of delivering therapy through interpreters

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

Essential

• Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Demonstrates a knowledge of working with individuals with long term conditions.
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety disorders and depression and how these problems may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Desirable

• Completed clinical audits within a service
• Experience of using IAPT clinical systems, e.g., IAPTus

Training

Essential

• Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this

Other

Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use clinical supervision and case management positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system

Desirable

• Fluent in languages other than English

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newham Talking Therapies

10 Vicarage Lane

London

E15 4ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse RMN and/or RNMH

Desirable

• Evidence of post basic development.

Previous Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years post basic ward experience, or equivalent.

Desirable

• Post basic experience in forensic setting. Previous experience of adult, risk assessment/management

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• General computer literacy.
• Person management skills. Sound clinical skills.
• Ability to undertake specialist Security training at Under/Post Graduate or Diploma level.

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of nursing practice and current trends.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles underpinning Therapeutic Security.
• Knowledge of legislation pertaining to Mental Health in-patients e.g. MHA, CPA.
• Knowledge of UKCC Standards and code of conduct.

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Howard Center

12 Kenworthy road

London

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ELFT Estates would welcome applications from under-represented groups in this sector such as women and BAME candidates.

At ELFT Estates, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if youre passionate about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every criterion or qualification in the job description, we actively encourage you to apply or to reach out for a conversation. You could be just the person that we are looking for.

David Stevens Director of Estates, Facilities and Capital Development"

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full range of duties, responsibilities and essential criteria for this role.

Person Specification

As per JD / PS

Essential

• As per JD / PS

Desirable

• As Per JD / PS

As Per JD / PS

Essential

• As Per JD / PS

Desirable

• As Per JD / PS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Wide

Notionally, Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities and Clinical skills required:

Promoting the mental and emotional health of children, young people and families in the community through clinical interventions in the locality team. To prevent more serious mental health problems in children and young people by early identification of the development of mental health problems in children and young people

Providing a direct service to children and young people and their families, in an accessible and less stigmatizing environment, based on the best available research evidence, within clinical governance.

Working alongside other colleagues in SET CAMHS in order to provide an in-depth comprehensive assessment of the child’s, young person’s, and family’s functioning where there is a constellation of high dysfunction and severe and highly complex mental health problems in the family. To formulate their strengths and difficulties and to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

To provide NICE concordant therapeutic interventions (including parent/child work, group work, parent support input, psycho-education and brief individual work with children and young people) to children and young people with complex mental health difficulties including neurodevelopmental disorders such as autistic spectrum disorders, learning difficulties, ADHD; emotional difficulties, including depression and anxiety states; attachment disorders; conduct disorders, eating disorders; post-traumatic stress disorder; psychosomatic disorders; enuresis/encopresis, aggression, borderline states, self-harming, substance misuse and other behavior potentially dangerous to the child/young person or others.

Experience of complex risk formulation and collaborative safety planning. Experience of partnership working across systems around a child or young person and their family where there are safeguarding and mental health concerns.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Details JD

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.

As an inclusive and supportive team applications are welcomed by professionals from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds, including mental health nurses, counselling psychologists, clinical psychologists, social workers, art psychotherapists, drama therapists, occupational therapist and other suitably qualified professional staff that meet the person specification and who are currently registered with an appropriate professional body.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only)

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to JD

Desirable

• Please refer to JD

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Skyline Plaza

Southend on Sea

Essex

SS2 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the Musculoskeletal Team, providing an efficient, responsive and professional administrative and reception service. The postholder will support the day-to-day running of the service, including managing appointments, processing referrals, correspondence, records, enquiries and general office duties, while maintaining confidentiality and data security. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the confidence to liaise with patients and a wide range of healthcare professionals. The postholder will also support junior administrative staff, coordinate office cover and contribute to staff supervision, development and service improvement.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Good standard of Written and Spoken English

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Computer Literacy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritise workload, and plan and organise own time effectively
• Ability to work flexibly without direct supervision and prioritise workload, and plan and organise own time effectively.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity within a team setting.

Knowledge/ Understanding

Essential

• I.T/Administration
• Knowledge of Patient Administration systems.

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

9 Alie Street

London

E1 8DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide effective clinical leadership to ensure all nursing staff receive the appropriate supervision and support in conjunction with an agreed professional development plan. Furthermore, the post holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining team systems and processes for effective operation of the team, and to ensure compliance with the achievement of Key Performance Indicators.

The successful candidate must display a considerable degree of initiative, possess mature judgement and maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with service users, their relatives, colleagues and visitors. The post holder will be required to work independently using initiative, and applying a high degree of confidentiality to all of their work. They must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, manage competing demands and organise their own work in meeting deadlines in order for the smooth running of the ward area.

The successful candidate will need to be passionate about providing compassionate care and must be efficient and well organised. They will need to be good role models, have excellent communication skills, and be able to work with this vulnerable patient group and support carers in time of distress.

They will need to demonstrate knowledge and skills of caring for both the physical and mental health needs of this patient group, and to be able to ensure that staff are providing care to the expected standard. The individual needs to bring a proven record of leading quality care and service improvement, also development of creativity and inclusive care environments.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, forward thinking person who is keen to build on multi-disciplinary working and the provision of high quality care.

You will be expected to build strong links with patients and carers, and involve them in all aspects of care delivery as appropriate. The candidate is expected to have Strong leadership skills and act as an excellent role model to all members of staff taking an active part in their training and development. Car driver essential, or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 2010).We encourage and invest in individuals personal and professional development with training and support and as a CQC rated "Outstanding" Trust are able to offer you a variety of appealing benefits, including:

- Employee Assistance Programme- Bereavement Leave- Terminal Care Leave- Time off for Removal Day- Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme- IVF Leave up to 5 days- MOT Health Checks- Wellbeing Benefits including free massage- Holiday Play Schemes

If you feel this is an opportunity that interests you or you would like more information please contact us for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health) OR Registered Nurse (Learning Difficulty) OR Registered Nurse (Adult)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of management and leadership roles at band 6 level or above
• Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities
• Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
• Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience of providing individualized and culturally sensitive care
• Supporting and supervising students and junior staff

Desirable

• Evidence of quality improvement

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of quality improvement practices
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for complex patients
• Minimising clinical risk and reducing restrictive practices
• Ability to recognize and manage stress, in self and others
• Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience
• NMC Code of Conduct
• Current Developments in nursing
• Knowledge of supervision and reflective practices

Desirable

• Ability to lead and develop a team
• Knowledge of implementing strategy, change management and practice development

Other

Essential

• Motivate team to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
• Flexible working patterns in line with service needs
• Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace
• Able to work within the accountability framework
• Personal Integrity

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crystal Ward

Off Calnwod road

Luton

LU4 0FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly see the attached Job Description

Please do not apply if you do not hold a full drivers license and have access to a vehicle.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• BSc Occupational Therapy Degree or Diploma
• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Clear record of post graduate experience

Desirable

• Significant and relevant post graduate experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a broad range of physical conditions, treatment techniques and intervention
• Core rehabilitation skills
• Experience of working with adult clients with primarily physical illness or disability
• Experiences of working within the community

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Detailed understanding of a wide range of physical medical conditions
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions that affect physical conditions
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Provide advice/support on clinical issues to other agencies as required
• Good team player and leader
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex and varied caseload.
• Ability to analyse results of assessments and arrange/change OT interventions accordingly
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
• Work and carry out assessments in clients' homes
• Fit and demonstrate the use of equipment
• Work with clients, families, carers and other professionals of those that are terminally ill
• Supporting clients with severe long term conditions causing distress to themselves and/or their family/carers

Desirable

• Have an understanding of Sepsis and other sudden, potentially critical onset conditions

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods NHS Clinical Resource Centre

Milton Road

Clapham, Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical / Counselling Psychology or equivalence (statement of equivalence and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist) or allied professional with experience in MBT
• HCPC registration or equivalent (for allied Health Professionals)

Desirable

• Training in MBT
• Further training in a therapeutic modality relevant to personality disorder

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working with patients with complex personality presentations (i.e. 'Personality Disorder') and/or risk of self-harm.
• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to individuals with Complex Emotional Needs.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team offering support to adults with severe and enduring mental health problems.
• Experience of group work.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training/consultation and providing clinical supervision.
• Work within at least two therapeutic modalities.
• Experience of the application of psychology/therapy in different cultural contexts

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment.
• Skills in the effective communication of technical and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide variety of recipients in a range of settings within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce comprehensive and coherent letters, reports and associated documentation.
• Skills in the assessment of risk for patients with mental health problems and specifically for patients with complex Emotional Needs
• Capacity to work calmly and thoughtfully when working with traumatic psychological issues, demonstrating an awareness of the sensitivity and unpredictability of patients with complex needs, and a capacity to tolerate the strong emotions evoked by such work
• Knowledge and understanding of diagnosis of Personality Disorder.
• Evidence of CPD
• Competence in advanced IT packages including keyboard skills.
• Ability to provide a culturally-competent and non-stigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.
• Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult - to - treat groups (e.g. complex needs, self harm, personality disorder/psychosis, dual diagnosis, persons with additional disabilities etc).

Desirable

• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Some knowledge and understanding of psychoanalytic models and developmental processes associated with Personality Disorder (eg: Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Mentalization-based Treatment (MBT).

Other

Essential

• Ability to manage effectively verbal aggression and abuse from service users, carers etc, and the risk of physical aggression.
• Demonstrably respectful approach to service users, carers, colleagues, other professionals and professional contacts. Willingness to negotiate and ability to handle confrontation effectively and professional

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Secondary Care Psychological Therapies Service

409 High Street

Stratford

E15 4QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be managing two caseloads and the aligned staff, working alongside the existing team lead and service manager to support and manage the delivery of high quality person centered care. The post will be based in Twinwoods, Bedford, North Bedfordshire Community Nursing teams.

Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Melanie Harris, on 07773205181, [email protected]

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Post-registration qualification SPQDN
• Nurse Prescriber
• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
• Demonstrable evidence of significant post registration nursing experience in a community setting.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of and commitment to multi professional working
• Demonstrate working within a multi-agency environment.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working.
• Demonstrate application of clinical governance
• Excellent understanding of community health and social care principles and practice
• Understanding of National and Local issues that impact on the local population. Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary staff.
• Experience in managing issues related to conflict resolution avoidance.
• Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
• Knowledge of the principles of Health Promotion and prevention of illness
• Experience of using electronic systems to manage activity and the delivery of KPI information.
• Evidence of specialist holistic assessment and evaluation skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage own time to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to collect and interpret data in relation to patient activity and nursing care
• Demonstrate experience in monitoring of staff and quality of service provided.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Experience of clinical leadership
• Extensive experience of complex assessment of health and social needs.
• Ability to oversee multiple caseloads and monitor quality.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills using a variety techniques and strategies, i.e. email, documentation, active listening, verbal.
• Ability to disseminate complex sensitive information to others

Other

Essential

• Able to adapt to change
• Able to support staff, patients and carers during times of emotional distress
• Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work alone
• Leadership and motivation skills
• Computer literate
• Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays).
• Ability to travel throughout locality and access to a vehicle for work purposes

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Health Resource Centre

District Nurses, Whitcurch Centre

CLAPHAM

MK416AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*The successful post holder will be given the opportunity to further develop their competence through our band 6 to 7 development programme

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• oVocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• o+ pre-registration training
• oMember of the General Pharmaceutical Council and/or Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Desirable

• oWorking towards higher Degree/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• oExperience in clinical pharmacy in a mental health setting
• oExperience in clinical pharmacy of working with older people
• oPost registration training relevant to hospital pharmacy
• oPsychiatry qualification (or willing to work towards this)

Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate medicine related information to mental health patients, carers and clinical staff
• oPrevious evaluated experience of mentorship and training skills
• oTo have undertaken clinical audit
• oTraining and education

Desirable

• oPrevious experience in providing clinical mental health services.
• oStaff management experience
• oMonitoring and advising on drug expenditure

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oClinical and critical appraisal skills
• oThe ability to identify and prioritise clinical work load
• oCommunicates with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff in clear precise and appropriate manner.
• oTo have an awareness of national and local priorities
• oThe ability to identify and manage risks
• oAbility to evaluate own work
• oEnhances the quality of patient care
• oDemonstrates awareness of the clinical governance agenda
• oBasic IT skills
• oTeaching and presentation skills
• oDemonstrates ability to meets set targets
• oDemonstrate ability to organise self to ensure efficient use of time.
• oMeets expected levels of practice as defined by others
• oSelf motivated
• oThe ability and willingness to deputise for senior staff while recognising limitations of experience and ability
• oTakes responsibilities for own actions

Desirable

• oAble to influence junior medical staff
• oUnderstanding of local trust priorities
• oEvidence of writing procedures, guidelines or protocols

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health and Forensic (ELFT-London sites)

Homerton row (main site office)

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.

Person Specification

Educational/ Qualification

Essential

• GPhC approved level 3 pharmacy services/technician qualification/course (i.e. BTEC/City & Guilds/NVQ3) or equivalent
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or eligible to be registered
• Completed final accuracy checking training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a final accuracy checking (ACPT) qualification
• Completed medicines optimisation training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a medicine's optimisation qualification (AIMMs/MOPs)

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor or Educational Supervisor qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in hospital pharmacy post qualification
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Previous Leadership and Management Experience
• Experience of dealing with the public

Desirable

• Ward based clinical work
• Experience in teaching and training
• Previous experience of service quality measurement/audit
• Experience of ordering and invoicing
• Writing and Implementation of policies and procedures

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, assess and monitor workload to meet deadlines
• Knowledge and proven experience of good stock control
• Ability to work independently and in an organised manner
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation skills
• Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
• Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
• Use of Microsoft Excel/Word to intermediate level

Desirable

• Management of pharmacy robotics and IT systems
• Ability to plan and chair meetings

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton Pharmacy Office, Calnwood Court,

off calnwood road

Luton

LU4 0LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information on this role.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalence and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist) .
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• Further training or qualifications in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• Quality Improvement Training.
• Clinical supervision training for doctoral psychology trainees.

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist or equivalent.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of care settings, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the treat of physical abuse.
• Experience of providing teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
• Experience in working in multidisciplinary settings and representing a psychological perspective in teams and services.

Desirable

• Experience of working as a psychologist in an inpatient setting.
• Experience of professional management of qualified and pre-qualified clinical psychologists.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience in the recruitment of psychology staff.
• Experience in contributing to service development, redesign and improvements in secondary mental health services

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, psychometrics and neuropsychology.
• Able to draw upon a broad theoretical knowledge base in the analysis of highly complex facts and situations, requiring sustained and intense concentration, to arrive at appropriate formulation and compare and select from a range of treatment options. Skills in two or more distinct psychological therapies.
• An in depth knowledge and skills in applying clinical risk assessment and management in own and others' clinical caseload.
• Able to use highly specialist skills of empathy to overcome barriers to understanding and acceptance.
• Able to communicate at a high level verbally and in writing highly complex, technical and sensitive information to clients, families, carers, and a range of professionals and lay people within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Desirable

• Highly developed knowledge of the theory and delivery of specialised psychological practice relevant to a secondary mental health setting (e.g. psychosis, personality disorder, complex trauma).

Knowledge & Skills (cont'd)

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis. Able to use skills and knowledge to design and implement service evaluations.
• Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to the delivery of secondary mental health services.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in secondary mental health services.
• Aware of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health.
• Able to be flexible and adapt approach according to need.
• Competence in use of IT equipment and software packages for the purposes of clinical record keeping, electronic communication, creating organisational documentation, data entry and analysis, research, and multimedia presenting and teaching.

Desirable

• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.

Personal

Essential

• Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery and an ability to articulate the value added by clinical psychology services within the context of multi-disciplinary mental health services.
• Able to contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others.
• Able to sit in constrained positions for a substantial proportion of working time.
• Able to concentrate intensely for a substantial proportion of working time, during client contact, teaching/supervision sessions, team meetings, preparing written work etc.
• Able to manage effectively frequent exposure to highly distressing/highly emotional circumstances and exposure to traumatic circumstances.
• Able to manage effectively verbal aggression from service users, families, etc and the risk of physical aggression.
• Respectful approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals. Willing to negotiate and can handle confrontation effectively and professionally.

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

LUT Inpatient Psychology

Calnwood Court,

LUTON

LU4 0FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities

1.1 To support the delivery of, highly specialist evidence based assessment, careplanning, treatment and review for service users in the perinatal period.

1.2 To provide specialist consultation, advice and support to Trust inpatient andcommunity services on best practice when working with women/birthing people in the perinatalperiod

1.3 To work intensively with a small complex and challenging group of pregnant women/birthing peopleor those with an infant up to two year old.

1.4 To work with colleagues to establish a clear process and criteria for receivingreferrals to undertake direct work or information for advice and liaison work.

1.5 To assist in setting up structures that allows the dissemination of knowledge andskills regarding working with perinatal service users in inpatient and communityservices.

1.6 To liaise and work with Mother and Baby Units

1.7 To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team exercising professionalresponsibility with team guidance and supervision, to provide risk assessment,monitoring and review of women with complex need in the perinatal period.

1.8 To be mindful of the needs of women, children, young people, families andindividuals from a wide range of racial, cultural, sexual, religious and socialbackgrounds and to develop, with colleagues, sensitive and innovative ways ofmeeting these needs.

1.9 To participate in perinatal service users have a perinatal planning meetings, pre-birthand post-birth .

1.10 To participate in team multi-disciplinary meetings, CPA Meetings and other Child Protection meetings/case conferences.

1.11 To be responsible for monitoring and recording and reporting on clinical work and communicating highly complex clinical information to a variety of recipients e.g. patients, families and carers, other professionals orally and in writing.

1.12 To record relevant information at the time of referral, during ongoing work, and for evaluation purposes as consistent with the policies and protocols of ELFT record keeping policies.

1.14 To seek consultation with clinical supervisor and line manager on clinical work and participate in regular supervision.

1.15 To be aware of and comply with all Trust policies and procedures and in particular follow and promote the Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children Policy and the Perinatal Mental Health Policy.

1.16 To provide assessment, health education and guidance to partners of women in the perinatal period

1.17 To develop an assessment clinic for partners and co parents of women in the service

2. Policy and Service Development

2.1 To work with colleagues to promote and evolve a perinatal mental health service for the assigned locality.

2.2 To ensure appropriate links are maintained with colleagues in perinatal mental health services, safeguarding children and parental mental health services across the Trust and other related services within the Trust and other agencies.

2.3 To attend ELFT Trust wide meetings as appropriate.

3. Performance Management

3.1 To ensure documentation and care plans are developed, are comprehensive and consistent with the policies and protocols of the Trust. 3.2 To be responsible for monitoring, recording and reporting on clinical work and communicating complex clinical information to a variety of recipients e.g. patients, families and carers and other professionals, both verbally and in writing.

3.3 To provide clinical information as required for input into local and ELFT electronic data collection systems.

3.4 To adhere to all Trust policies.

3.5 With the line manager, to construct a job-plan, which contains workload targets in line with service needs and local agreements.

4. Clinical Governance

4.1 To be knowledgeable about, and advise on best practice on treatment of pregnant and postpartum women, with particular regard to relevant NICE guidelines and MBRRACE reports.

4.2 To be knowledgeable about, and advise on best practice on safeguarding children, incorporating latest guidelines, policy and statutory requirements.

5. Training and Development

5.1 Adhere to the NMCs Standards of Conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives.

5.2 To attend regular supervision and to discuss with supervisor new learning and innovation.

5.3 To participate in the Trust appraisal systems and be committed to ongoing continuing professional development including participation in further specialist or other such training as agreed with line and professional managers.

5.4 To be accountable for own professional action and to seek advice and supervision from line manager where needed over ethical issues and Trust policies.

5.5 With perinatal mental health and safeguarding children colleagues, to support and assist with developing and delivering professional development training programme regarding perinatal mental health for Trust and external staff and the impact that this has on parenting and children.

6. Personal Development The post holder will:

6.1 Ensure that he/she is aware of current developments and practice in relation to the interface between perinatal mental health services and child protection services;

6.2 Acknowledge his/her own strengths and limitations, and discuss/identify their training and development needs with his/her line manager;

6.3 Participate in projects within the Trust as negotiated with senior management;

6.4 Participate in regular supervision with his/her line manager;

6.5 Promote innovations or practice developments, both internal and external to the Trust;

6.6 Manage his/her own time efficiently;

Person Specification

Evidence of professional qualification in Mental Health nursing/Occupational Therapy or social work

Essential

• significant post qualification experience

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency pre-birth planning for women/birthing people with serious mental illness

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of professional registration

Desirable

• Qualifications/ training in specialist skills e.g. therapeutic/ psychological interventions

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedfordshire and Luton Perinatal Mental Health Team, John Bunyan House

3 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you share our Trusts values have a passion for high performance, continuous improvement and exceptional standards of customer service, are self-motivated, can work with all types of people and have a professional outlook to work, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date 11 October 2026. Interviews will be in person and will take place on Wednesday 21 October 2026.

If you would like to have informal conversation please contact Stephanie Quitaleg, Head of Executive Office on [email protected]

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant previous in-depth experience supporting Director/Senior Manager in a Personal Assistant role
• Experience of preparation of reports and taking of minutes, together with setting agendas and distribution of associated papers
• Experience of arranging complex conferences/seminars and large meetings
• Expert knowledge of IT systems in particular Microsoft Office software packages
• Experience of organising travel and accommodation requirements
• To work autonomously with regard to originating correspondence to aid the smooth flow of the Directorate

Desirable

• Experience of maintaining and updating intranet/web pages and database

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise and plan work in a busy environment and to tight deadlines delegating where appropriate and planning other's workload
• Able to type minutes/notes directly onto a laptop at meetings
• Well developed office management skills including the reviewing and/or setting up of systems.
• Solid ability to produce accurate meeting papers, excel spread sheets, graphs, reports using MS Office Packages.
• Ability to proofread documents checking for accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to persuade, motivate and influence others into taking a different course of action.
• Ability to adapt to change and develop services and systems to meet changing needs
• Able to work on a variety of tasks with deadlines at any one time without supervision
• Capable of dealing with non-routine activities
• Ability to organise and evaluate data, assessing its importance by creating and maintaining databases and spreadsheets
• Ability to construct clear, grammatically correct letters and reports, presenting work accurately and neatly
• Takes initiative and uses own judgement in anticipating and dealing with queries and problems and prioritise accordingly

Desirable

• Comprehensive knowledge of NHS terminology and structure and the outside influences which may affect its fabric

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Robert Dolan House, 9 Alie Street

London

E1 8DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Comprehensive needs assessment and care planning - ensuring this is holistic, person-centred, and co-produced

DIALOG+.Specialist clinical assessments and care delivery in line with best and evidence based practice, with reference to NICE recommendations

Case management

Crisis Intervention

Safeguarding - awareness, alert raising and acting as enquiry officer

Awareness and implementation of MHA and relevant legal frameworks. Good report writing and presentation of case

Trauma informed practice

Carers' support and psycho-education

Liaison and interface with other agencies

Ensuring that a service user centred multi-disciplinary approach to care is present

To take an active role in direct service user care and act as a role model at all times

Demonstrate an understanding of the Care Act associated responsibilities within your role, and if you are a registered social worker, complete statutory assessments under Care Act 2014

Ensuring that care reflects individual and cultural needs taking into account any reasonable adjustments that may be required

Understand and apply the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and the prevention of ill health when engaging with people

Undertake training and assessment to expand clinical skills and knowledge relevant to clinical practice needs.

Ensure that the clinical environment is pleasant, clean, comfortable and suitable for use at all times liaising with other departments as necessary.

Risk assessment and comprehensive risk management

Relapse prevention and early warning signsMedication administration & management inclusive of concordance and side-effect monitoring. Participation in depot/ clozapine clinic (registered nurses only)

Reflective practice

Maintaining accurate and timely records

Completing outcome measures at the start and end of each clinical episode

Participation in audits and quality improvement projects

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• oProfessional Qualification - Nursing or Social Worker
• oRegistered with NMC or Social Work England
• oEvidence of further training and developmen

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in Community Mental Health or Social Care.
• oExperience of Recovery Focused interventions.
• oExperience of using Information and Communication Technology to deliver clinical practice.
• oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• oExperience of managing a full caseload.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• oSkilled at assessing need and risk, and demonstrating professional curiosity
• oGood understanding of mental health conditions and treatment options in line with NICE Guidance
• oAbility to analyse complex information and evidence well-reasoned decision making within oral and written information
• oAbility to develop co-produced plans, addressing specific identified needs and meet goals
• oAbility to apply recovery values and principles in day-to-day work.
• oAbility to maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with service users, colleagues and other agencies.

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Biggleswade Hospital, Spring House

Potton Road

Biggleswade

SG18 0EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• oVocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• o+ pre-registration training
• oMember of the General Pharmaceutical Council and/or Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Desirable

• oWorking towards higher Degree/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• oExperience in clinical pharmacy in a mental health setting
• oExperience in clinical pharmacy of working with older people
• oPost registration training relevant to hospital pharmacy
• oPsychiatry qualification (or willing to work towards this)

Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate medicine related information to mental health patients, carers and clinical staff
• oPrevious evaluated experience of mentorship and training skills
• oTo have undertaken clinical audit
• oTraining and education

Desirable

• oPrevious experience in providing clinical mental health services.
• oStaff management experience
• oMonitoring and advising on drug expenditure

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oClinical and critical appraisal skills
• oThe ability to identify and prioritise clinical work load
• oCommunicates with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff in clear precise and appropriate manner.
• oTo have an awareness of national and local priorities
• oThe ability to identify and manage risks
• oAbility to evaluate own work
• oEnhances the quality of patient care
• oDemonstrates awareness of the clinical governance agenda
• oBasic IT skills
• oTeaching and presentation skills
• oDemonstrates ability to meets set targets
• oDemonstrate ability to organise self to ensure efficient use of time.
• oMeets expected levels of practice as defined by others
• oSelf motivated
• oThe ability and willingness to deputise for senior staff while recognising limitations of experience and ability
• oTakes responsibilities for own actions

Desirable

• oAble to influence junior medical staff
• oUnderstanding of local trust priorities
• oEvidence of writing procedures, guidelines or protocols

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton Pharmacy Office, Calnwood Court,

off calnwood road

Luton

LU4 0LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• managing a caseload, including prioritisation
• ensuring all work relationships are professional
• involving patients and carers in rehabilitation plans
• ensuring communication is of the highest standard at all times
• sharing information promptly and appropriately, when needed
• understanding day-to-day processes at work
• completing all statutory and mandatory training on time
• engaging in all appropriate CPD opportunities
• actively participating in the supervision and appraisal processes

Please refer to the JD and PS for fuller details.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

Essential

• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
• Grad. Diploma and / or degree in Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Member of the UK Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

• A range of clinical experience as a student and at junior level
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of a range of medical conditions
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
• Understanding of changes within the NHS and possible impact on therapy services
• IT skills - e-mail, internet and basic word.
• Clear, concise verbal communication

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate learning

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Ham Care Centre

Shrewsbury Road

London

E7 8QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this post, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Amanda Wallace

Integrated School Lead - Luton

[email protected] / 01525 638614

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A qualification of Mental Health Nurse, Systemic Family Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Art Psychotherapist, Social Worker, Child Psychotherapist, Occupational Therapist, CBT Therapist & Registration, Counsellor
• Understanding of current NHS/Social Care policies/practices relating to Mental Health and Services and understands the Child Protection Policy

Desirable

• Parenting qualification and parenting supervision qualification
• Specific therapeutic modality training and qualification e.g. CBT, DBT, IPT
• IAPT supervisors' course

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in CAMHS
• Experience of working with a wide range of mental health problems commonly seen in CAMHS
• Experience of care planning
• Knowledge and experience of working within a CBT framework to support trainee practitioners

Desirable

• Delivery of parenting programmes - Webster-Stratton, Triple P, NVR, etc. Previous experience working with schools in a mental health capacity
• Supervision of clinicians delivering parenting and manualised CBT interventions
• Experience of working in a culturally diverse, inner-city area

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
• Specialist clinical skills within specific therapeutic modalities
• Able to manage own time and caseload
• Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others

Knowledge

Essential

• A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
• Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
• Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
• In-depth knowledge of CAMHS' issues, including assessment and interventions
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation
• Knowledge of specific inner-city issues which impact on care delivery

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Charter House

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. The role includes:

   • Supporting the Occupational Therapists during assessments and interventions
   • Running groups in different settings around the borough of Newham
   • Supporting the Occupational Therapists with any administrative tasks
   • Supporting the team when running training sessions either in person or on virtual platforms
   • Supporting the team in updating resources for our website
   • Supporting the team in the processes of ordering equipment

   We Care. We Respect. We are Inclusive. And we are looking for a talented OT Assistant who embodies these qualities when supporting our service users and their families, as well as in their relationships with colleagues and partner organisations.

   We invite you to look into our Children OT website for further information about our service (Link: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/scyps/our-services/occupational-therapy ).

   Please refer to the Job Description for further details about this post.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• GCSE or Equivalent - English & Maths training or be able to demonstrate the same
• Good typing and computer skills including a knowledge and use of Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft word, power point.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy Services for children.
• Experience of working in a busy team environment where team work is essential.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people, either as an OTA or another health care setting role or school role.
• Ability to maintain a pro-active role during the assessment and treatment of children
• Experience of working and communicating with a wide range of professionals as a member of a multidisciplinary team e.g.: other health professionals, education staff, Social Services and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
• Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions when guided/supported by a senior professional

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

• Evidence of a good understanding of normal child development and the implications of working with children with additional needs
• Some knowledge of legislation affecting our work with children.
• An awareness of, and sensitivity to the needs of a multicultural client group.
• An ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with children and their carers/families motivating them to participate in the therapeutic process
• Knowledge of Microsoft office programmes and an ability to use these for a range of purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Ham Lane Health Centre

84 West Ham Lane

Stratford

E12 5HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only)

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. .

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

ADD CONTACT DETAILS FOR CONTACT /. INFORMAL CHATS OR VISITS

NAME: Joanne Seward

JOB TITLE: Team Manager CONTACT NUMBER: 0800 953 0222 option 1 option 1 EMAIL: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to JD

Desirable

• Please refer to JD

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Stapleford House

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 0QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide specialist DBT assessments for young people presenting with complex emotional needs, drawing on structured interviews, self-report measures, behavioural observations, and collateral information from families, schools and professionals.
• To facilitate our Family Connections programme and help with the development of this new programme.
• To formulate and deliver individualised DBT treatment plans for young people based on a robust psychological formulation, identifying crisis patterns, vulnerabilities and behavioural targets, in line with evidence-based practice.
• To deliver all components of the standard DBT-A model, including weekly individual therapy, co-facilitating skills training groups, phone coaching (during working hours), and participating in weekly DBT consultation meetings.
• To co-facilitate multi-family DBT skills groups or the Family Connections group, contributing to the delivery of DBT content to both young people and their parents/carers.
• To provide DBT-informed parent/carer coaching and family sessions as part of the standard DBT-A model, and to support the inclusion of carers in the therapeutic process where clinically appropriate.
• To undertake comprehensive assessments with parents and carers as part of pre-treatment and formulation development.
• To contribute to the maintenance of treatment fidelity through active participation in the DBT consultation team, offering and receiving peer consultation to support high-quality, consistent DBT delivery.
• To monitor and evaluate therapeutic outcomes using routine outcome measures, goal-based outcomes, and behavioural tracking tools, adapting interventions accordingly.
• To provide specialist DBT-informed consultation and advice to colleagues within CAMHS and external partner agencies (e.g., schools, social care, inpatient units), promoting psychologically informed care and trauma-sensitive practice.
• To support the delivery of psychoeducation and DBT-informed interventions to families and carers, in collaboration with colleagues where appropriate.
• To contribute to multi-disciplinary risk assessments and management plans, including assessing and responding to risk of suicide, self-harm, and other high-risk behaviours.
• To work collaboratively with professionals across agencies to ensure coordinated, holistic care planning and safe transitions, including discharge planning and step-down from inpatient care.
• To maintain high standards of clinical record keeping in accordance with professional and Trust guidelines, including contemporaneous notes, formulation summaries, risk documentation, and structured reports.
• To receive regular specialist DBT supervision and clinical supervision, engage in continuing professional development, and contribute to a learning culture within the team.
• To contribute to the development and improvement of the DBT-A service through participation in audit, service evaluation, and team learning forums.
• To practice within professional ethical guidelines and Trust policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, information governance, and equality and diversity.

• Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Miriam Wollesen

Job title: Principal DBT Therapist, Clinical Psychologist

Contact Number: 03005551200 extension 59505

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Core health professional qualification (Psychology, Nursing, Social work,
• Occupational Therapy)
• Registration with the appropriate professional body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England)
• Evidence of CPD relevant to adolescents or DBT

Desirable

• Basic Training Certificate in DBT, working towards Accredited Practitioner Status DBT, or Completion of DBT Intensive or Foundational Training

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years experience of working directly with patients with Personality Disorder, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience working in CAMHS or adolescent mental health
• Experience delivering DBT or DBT-informed interventions
• Experience working with young people who self harm or present with emotional dysregulation or suicidality
• Experience of working in a multi -disciplinary team and/or CAMHS service and/or with wider professional networks and agencies

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Axe Street Child & Family Centre

Barking

Essex

IG11 7LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide a high standard occupational therapist service to NELFT CYP ARFID service to children and young people referred to NELFTs CYP community eating disorder service ARFID pathway
• The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload, working autonomously with access to supervision and MDT support
• The post holder will provide functional assessment of children and young people with ARFID and deliver individualised intervention aimed at maximising function with the support and in consultation with MDT
• The post holder will contribute to planning , coordinating and evaluating the occupational therapy input to CYP ARFID team.

The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes ) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Rory Harnett

Job title: Service and Strategic Lead

Contact Number: 0300 555 1216

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Member of the Health Care Professionals Council
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Member of British Association of Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

• 3 years post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 2 years post registration experience in paediatric OT
• Experience of working in an MDT
• Supervisory and appraisal skills of junior staff, including students and support staff.

Desirable

• Audit/research experience

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Orchard Health Centre

Barking

Greater London

IG11 7RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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