Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our senior People leadership team and shape three key services that directly influence our people, culture and organisational performance.

We are looking for an experienced and credible senior HR leader to provide strategic leadership across Employee Relations, Learning & Development and Occupational Health & Wellbeing.

With significant transformation underway across the Trust, you will have the opportunity to influence how we support, develop and care for our workforce, while strengthening management capability and creating a positive employee experience.

Main duties of the job

You will provide strategic leadership across Employee Relations, Learning & Development and Occupational Health, working closely with Executive Directors, senior leaders, managers and staff-side colleagues.

A key focus will be developing a more proactive approach to employee relations, strengthening management capability and ensuring complex workforce matters are managed fairly, consistently and effectively.

You will also lead the development of our learning, leadership, health and wellbeing approaches, using workforce intelligence to identify risks and opportunities and drive improvement across the Trust.

As a senior member of the People Directorate Leadership Team, you will contribute to Trust-wide workforce strategy, transformation and organisational performance.

About us

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is an ambitious organisation at an exciting point in its development.

We are investing in our hospitals, digital technology and the way we deliver services for our growing communities. Our people are central to these ambitions.

Joining our People leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence at the highest level while leading services that make a real difference to the working lives of our colleagues.

If you are a compassionate, inclusive and credible senior HR leader who enjoys turning strategy into meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD/FCIPD) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Master's degree in Human Resources or equivalent level of experience.

Desirable

• Executive leadership qualification.
• Accredited coaching qualification.
• Qualification in mediation, organisational development or workplace investigation

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior HR leadership experience within a large and complex organisation
• Proven experience of leading Employee Relations services, including complex case management, workforce policy development and employment litigation risk management.
• Experience of leading and developing Learning and Development strategies aligned to organisational objectives.

Desirable

• Experience within an NHS provider organisation.
• Experience of working across Integrated Care Systems and partnership organisations.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a dynamic specialist respiratory team? Are you looking for a job with a difference? Do you enjoy working independently, as part of a supportive team? Do you have excellent communication skills? If so, we have just the role for you to further develop and broaden your clinical respiratory practice! This role is advertised as a Band 6, however we would welcome Band 5 applicants to apply who are interested in a Band 5 to 6 developmental role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Nurse or Physiotherapist with a passion for respiratory care to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to further develop your chronic respiratory disease management skills through supporting patients on a mixture of patient pathways, including delivering Pulmonary Rehabilitation, assessing patients on and for oxygen therapy, as well as supporting patients with acute COPD exacerbations at home through our Supported Discharge and Admission Avoidance pathways.

If you are committed to providing high quality patient care, willing to learn and enjoy working in a friendly, proactive and supportive environment, please let us talk to you about the opportunities available!

Main duties of the job

Work within the Southwest Hampshire locality, and when required provide cross cover to the mid and north Hampshire localities to maintain service delivery across the region.

Build strong working relationships with acute Trust partners, particularly respiratory consultants.

Plan, deliver and support education sessions for patients and professionals.

Assess, plan and deliver evidence based care for respiratory patients, following current best practice guidance.

Provide a range of interventions including self management support, medicines management, chest clearance, breathlessness management, oxygen assessment and prescribing, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and end of life care.

Manage own clinical workload, delivering both individual and group interventions.

Contribute to service development, promoting multidisciplinary and evidence based practice.

Work with external services to provide holistic patient management.

Supervise junior staff and students.

Liaise with primary care, community teams and third sector partners to ensure seamless patient care.

Support the evaluation and procurement of medical equipment used by the service.

Work with respiratory related charities to promote awareness and understanding of respiratory conditions.

Contribute to the development and review of service policies and protocols.

Collect and present data to demonstrate service impact and inform future developments.

Support research, quality improvement and the annual audit programme.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification, such as NMC registration (RN) or HCPC registration (Physiotherapist).
• Current, valid driving licence suitable for travel required in the role.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

The vacancy is for 1.00 WTE B6 Radiographer working 37.5hrs per week to cover the requirement of the department. This role will include some rotation into the various modalities based within the tertiary Neuroradiology department based at The James Cook University Hospital.

This role will include some rotation to the various community imaging sites operated by the Trust

The successful candidate should be competent in routine CT, MRI or Vascular imaging They will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team demonstrating a range of skills to meet the needs of the patient in a safe, caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop skills is the other modalities within neuroradiology.

The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the specialty and will assist in the management and delivery of compassionate, high quality patient care.

The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with all Trust policies, in particular policies relating to personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections. As a Trust employee you will honour your work commitments, be reliable, trustworthy and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist clinical services and advice involving a range of imaging services provided within Neuroradiology. This will include CT Scanning, MRI Scanning and Vascular Procedures.
• Provide imaging services as an autonomous practitioner guided by occupational policies, protocols and procedures and maintaining practices in accordance with Trust, Collaborative and Department Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of patient care.
• Be aware of current working policy and practice and, where necessary, propose and implement changes to improve the service.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR / BSc / MSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• Current HCPC Registration

Knowledge

Essential

• CT, MR or Vascular trained
• Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience in CT, MR or Vascular imaging
• Evidence of the ability to work independently

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

See attached advert in documents

This post is based within the Stroke service and Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team in Wolverhampton and offers an excellent opportunity to work within a compassionate and psychologically informed multidisciplinary rehabilitation pathway. The successful applicant will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for people affected by stroke and other neurological conditions with neurological rehabilitation needs, supporting patients and families across different stages of recovery and adjustment.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals and families through complex emotional adjustment, rehabilitation, changes in identity and functioning, cognitive difficulties, and long-term adaptation following stroke and neurological conditions within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Main duties of the job

See attached advert in documents

The service provides psychological input across the entire stroke care pathway and is based at West Park Rehabilitation Hospital. The role involves working across the Stroke Rehabilitation Ward, Early Supported Discharge (ESD) and Outpatient Therapy Services, Community Stroke Specialists, and consultation into the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) at New Cross Hospital for complex cases. There will also be opportunity to work with the community neurological rehabilitation team.

The role offers opportunities to work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across inpatient, outpatient, and community rehabilitation settings, contributing psychological perspectives within MDT meetings and supporting psychologically informed care across the pathway. Psychology is highly valued within the stroke and rehabilitation MDTs, with psychologists contributing through direct clinical work, joint interventions, consultation, reflective practice, staff support, teaching, and service development.

You will work alongside a Principal Psychologist and other applied psychologists, with support from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist within a robust leadership, supervision, and operational management structure. As part of a large and well-established network of Psychological Professionals working across physical health services, the post holder will benefit from strong professional support and access to supervision.

About us

See attached advert in documents

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving and expanding service that places high value on professional development, staff wellbeing, innovation, and compassionate multidisciplinary care. The Trust is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and development through regular appraisal, supervision, and continuing professional development opportunities. Flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

285-3077B-MH

Job locations

West Park Hospital

Tettenhall Road

Wolverhampton

WV1 4PW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See JD attached

• Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist psychological care to clients with highly complex mental health or learning disabilities which may include challenging behaviours.

• To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families.

• To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health or learning disabilities.

• To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust.

• In line with the banding of the post and its service context to:

Exercise supervisory/professional responsibility for other psychological therapists

Provide leadership in multi-disciplinary training and development

Provide leadership in service audit and development

provide leadership in service evaluation and research

Ensure that a psychological perspective is brought to service redesign and cultural change

Job description Job responsibilities See JD attached Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist psychological care to clients with highly complex mental health or learning disabilities which may include challenging behaviours. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health or learning disabilities. To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust. In line with the banding of the post and its service context to: Exercise supervisory/professional responsibility for other psychological therapists Provide leadership in multi-disciplinary training and development Provide leadership in service audit and development provide leadership in service evaluation and research Ensure that a psychological perspective is brought to service redesign and cultural change

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• oPost-graduate doctoral level training in applied Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• oHCPC registration as an Applied Psychologist with Chartered Status
• oTrained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees

Experience

Essential

• oWorking as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings.

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential oPost-graduate doctoral level training in applied Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. oHCPC registration as an Applied Psychologist with Chartered Status oTrained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees Experience Essential oWorking as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Tettenhall Road

Wolverhampton

WV1 4PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Tettenhall Road

Wolverhampton

WV1 4PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a qualified speech and language therapist to join our mental health services in order to cover a period of maternity leave.We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic speech and language therapist to work as part of the wards multi-disciplinary teams and join our established trust wide mental health SLT team. We are looking for highly motivated and creative individuals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

We are part of a wider network of SLTs based throughout LSCFT who form a virtual team of experienced and supportive therapists. We have a sound professional leadership structure through which we offer: Clinical and professional supervision, specialist support by experienced senior staff, continuing professional development and membership of both a Trust wide professional forum and our Mental Health SLT clinical excellence network.

This role will give the successful applicant opportunities to work within specialist inpatient services to support adults with mental health conditions. We work with adults with communication and/ or swallowing difficulties, we use evidenced based pathways to support standardised best practice, covering the needs of this client group. We have positive regard for service users and aim to work in partnership with them to offer person centred, quality, and equitable care. The wards are based across several sites therefore access to transport will be needed.

Main duties of the job

o The post holder will work within the MDT and be responsible for the wards caseloads and offer assessment, treatment, planning, and delivery of evidence-based highly specialised speech and language intervention across mental health wards.o To provide a dysphagia and speech, language and communication needs service.o To identify audit/research/quality improvement opportunities, initiating, designing and implementing agreed projects as required. o To lead/contribute to training and development programmes relating to the field of expertise, delivering to other professionals. o To actively participate in the delivery of the ward objectives, and support implementation of the Care Quality Commission requirements and regulatory standards. o To work within the wider SLT mental health speech and language therapies team to share best practice, co-ordinate projects, progress clinical developments and co-ordinate cover arrangements for wards during leave.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Masters Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current professional registration with HCPC as Speech and Language Therapist and responsibility for maintaining this registration
• Evidence of CPD in related field of clinical expertise (Mental Health, autism)

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge relevant to the post including dysphagia
• Understanding of clinical governance framework and implications for practice including audit and research governance.
• In-depth understanding of relevant current NHS/government policy/Public Health/NICE guidelines on organisational change and the ability to adapt these appropriately to local service needs through publication of documents.

Experience

Essential

• Treatment of a broad range of speech, language and communication, and dysphagia conditions relating to clinical speciality
• Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service and practice
• Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist Dysphagia (0.4 WTE) and Early Years Communication (0.4 WTE)Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Are you passionate about reducing inequalities and want to belong to a service with an active diversity and inclusion ethos?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy team to work across our SLT Paediatric Dysphagia Service in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster and the Early Years Communication Service in Hammersmith and Fulham. This position offers part-time hours of 30 per week.

For further information on working within our supportive and dedicated teams, please take a look at our recruitment video:CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to children and young people with dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing disorders) and communication needs. The role will include supporting parents, clients and other professionals in all issues related to client management. Liaison with the MDT is an integral part of the role
• Contributingto developments within the Dysphagia and Early Years teams including the development of policies and procedures relating to clinical care, evidence-based practice, care pathways and outcome development. You will contribute to Trust, service and profession wide initiatives.
• Providing support to other speech and language therapists and support in the training and development of SLT students.
• Delivering training/courses to staff as relevant to the post to a variety of audiences e.g. parents and staff in school settings.
• The post holder will run appropriate in-service training independently for school and other staff.
• The post holder will have well developed specialist skills in a specialist area of SLCN within the broad range of speech, language and communication needs encounteredwithin the caseload of school aged childrenand young peopleincluding the use of augmentativeandalternativecommunication.
• The post holder will liaise with other colleagues across a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Desirable

• Evidence of competency level C of the RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework
• Advanced dysphagia qualification /post graduate paediatric dysphagia training e.g. Manchester Post Basic Dysphagia Course
• Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses in dysphagia management
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree or equivalent
• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates analytical and reflection skills
• Able to synthesise and present complex information at a service level
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of National Policies and Procedures relevant to Health, Social Services and Education
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping and ability to audit this in own team
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
• Well established knowledge of a broad range assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
• Knowledge of general developmental and SLT specific milestones
• Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
• Knowledge of and adherence to professional standards as set out by HCPC

Key Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others
• Demonstrates the ability to be a good team member
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service area
• Responsive to change and ideas and adaptive and creative within new systems
• Pro-active in identifying change to progress service delivery, negotiating with others for an action plan and completion
• Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
• Sensitivity to others' differing needs
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
• Well-developed concentration skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Manual dexterity sufficient to carry out physical swallowing assessment, use high- and low-tech assessment equipment and signing
• IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate paediatric dysphagia experience including non-oral feeding
• In-depth experience within specialist area/area of service delivery and dysphagia
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter agency working
• Experience of providing a range of care planning necessary to address the dysphagia and complex needs of children and young people
• Experience of assessment to identify the communication needs of children and young people on the caseload
• Experience of planning, organising and delivering training programmes
• Experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SALT provision as specified in Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

Desirable

• Experience working as a specialist speech & language therapist in relevant clinical specialism in last 12 months

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Home Based Treatment Teams provide services to people with complex mental health needs. The post holder will be an integral and valued team member of the team, with the support of Clinical Psychologists and other multidisciplinary colleagues, including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychiatrists and support workers. The postholder will receive weekly clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist.

The post holder will gain experience in psychological assessment, developing psychological formulations of specific problems, delivering 1:1 and group interventions. The role also involves engaging in indirect work within the team, with family members, carers and external agencies. There will be opportunities to be part of service development projects and to deliver training. An interest in working with individuals with a range of presentations across the lifespan will be essential, as is an interest in developing skills in working within a multidisciplinary framework. We are interested in recruiting people who have gained psychological knowledge and skills through a range of experiences.

Whilst the base for this role would be Lancaster and Morecambe, work completed may feed into the three Home Based Treatment Teams across the locality (The Bay - South Lakes, Furness and Lancaster & Morecambe). The role requires travelling within the community, including home visits. There is an option for hybrid working to align with service need.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the development, design and implementation of programme and project work. To assist in the administration and interpretation of outcome related measures, collation and recording of statistics and production of relevant reports.o Under supervision from a qualified psychologist to assist in the professional and psychological care of clients within the service across all sectors of care by providing basic aspects of psychological assessment and psychological interventions.o All clinical work and actions to take place under the management and supervision of qualified psychology staff according to an agreed plan and associated goals within parameters set out by the Division of Clinical Psychology and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust departmental policies and procedures in connection with Assistant Psychologists. o Formal supervision with a named member of qualified psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis to facilitate work with additional frequent opportunities for informal contact with qualified psychology staff for guidance and advice. o Travel is a requirement of this post. Clinical activity involves sitting, often in a constrained position for long periods of time. Related activities will require the use of a VDU screen for approximately 50% of working hours.o Work completed may feed into the three Home Based Treatment Teams in The Bay, and is based predominantly in Lancaster.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review that attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A second class honours degree or higher in psychology OR BPS approved conversion degree
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Knowledge

Essential

• A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities.

Experience

Essential

• Psychological knowledge and skills developed through personal experience and the ability to reflect on this
• Experience using computers for literature research and data analysis

Job summary

We have a brilliant opportunity for a Band 5 Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) two posts to join the Peterborough Mental Health Support Team with a team base in Hampton, Peterborough and one post to join the Huntingdon and St. Neots Mental Health Support Team with a base in Huntingdon.

*Please only proceed to application if you are a qualified EMHP*

'It is a condition of your employment that you will be registered with either the BPS or BABCP. We understand there is a backlog and therefore will accept applications where registration is in progress or you intend to register as soon as possible'

The EMHP role is an opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions to parents and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors.

Mental Health Support Teams work in collaboration with education settings to provide early intervention to children, young people and their families/carers for mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

The role requires the applicant to travel around the area to allocated schools.

Why not click on the link to the Job Description and find out more about the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 15th October 2026

Main duties of the job

You will be working in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people (CYP) are actively encouraged. The approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and a passion for working with CYP in education settings.

The post holder will work as an autonomous Practitioner in education and health care settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their job description.

The post holder will carry out assessments, develop and deliver evidence-based interventions to children, young people, parents and carers.

The interventions address mild to moderate mental health difficulties (anxiety, worries and fears, behaviour, low mood).

The post holder will receive regular supervision to support them in their work.

About us

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

448-CCYP-8046269-A

Job locations

Phorpres Close

Hampton

Peterborough

PE7 8FZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Mental Health Support Team

The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are part of the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service (EHWS) in EEC NHS Trust and sits within the Getting Advice and Getting Help (quadrants of) the iThrive model. The iThrive model provides an integrated approach to the delivery of person-centred and needs-led services for children, young people, and families.

Since January 2020, East of England Community Health and Care (EEC) NHS Trust has launched twelve MHSTs across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and we continue to expand, moving towards 100 percent coverage of schools by 2030, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan. MHSTs provide mental health and emotional wellbeing support to children and young people and their families and carers through schools and colleges.

The MHSTs work with education settings to provide early intervention for mild to moderate mental health difficulties and provide support to staff in schools and colleges on their Whole School Approach (WSA) to mental health.

Job Purpose

The postholder, with appropriate supervision, will work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner as their training affords in educational and health care settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their local job description, to:

Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions under supervision, to children, young people, parents and carers in an educational/community setting who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties

Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to carry out holistic and child-centred mental health assessments, including risk assessments and risk formulations.

Help children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services

The post holder will also be responsible for supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and well-being

Use the EMHP skills, knowledge, and abilities to deliver a service based within education settings that builds on and reinforces but does not replace those initiatives that already exist within these environments

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed

Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties

Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes

Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered

Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity

Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national protocols

Undertake and record accurate assessments and formulation of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance

Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service to which the postholder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures.

Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service

Through case management, supervision, and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the postholder

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help

Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team

Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate

Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making

Complete all requirements relating to data collection

Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process

Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team

Communication

Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication on complex issues to a wide range of audiences, including senior management level and children, young people and families, both verbal and written communication

Research & Development Activity

To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members

Participate in clinical and other audits as required

To use a computer as necessary for clinical work, including literature searches, word processing, delivery of remote interventions and training

Inputting data, emailing, report writing and other tasks as necessary for the efficient running of the service

Contribute data for accessible management information for service improvement and reporting via System One data sets, suitable technology/ systems development and in compliance with Trust Information Governance (and all relevant legislation) standards

Clinical and Practice Governance

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures

It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with either the BPS or the BABCP and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.

The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required

Provide patients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team

Participate in Clinical, Line Management & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Work collaboratively with other agencies in the health and social care system to ensure regular case reviews to ensure effective progress through the care pathway

To be accountable to the MHST Clinical & Team lead for the direct delivery of an effective MHST service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder encounters, in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures

Ensure appropriate recording of meetings, supervision and maintenance of clinical records

Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholders employer

Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments

Maintain awareness of and execute responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding children and adults agenda, confidentiality, Trust and professional training requirements, data protection and sharing, information governance, risk management and reporting and all relevant legislation and Trust and local policy

Job description Job responsibilities Mental Health Support Team The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) are part of the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service (EHWS) in EEC NHS Trust and sits within the Getting Advice and Getting Help (quadrants of) the iThrive model. The iThrive model provides an integrated approach to the delivery of person-centred and needs-led services for children, young people, and families. Since January 2020, East of England Community Health and Care (EEC) NHS Trust has launched twelve MHSTs across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and we continue to expand, moving towards 100 percent coverage of schools by 2030, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan. MHSTs provide mental health and emotional wellbeing support to children and young people and their families and carers through schools and colleges. The MHSTs work with education settings to provide early intervention for mild to moderate mental health difficulties and provide support to staff in schools and colleges on their Whole School Approach (WSA) to mental health. Job Purpose The postholder, with appropriate supervision, will work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner as their training affords in educational and health care settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their local job description, to: Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions under supervision, to children, young people, parents and carers in an educational/community setting who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to carry out holistic and child-centred mental health assessments, including risk assessments and risk formulations. Help children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services The post holder will also be responsible for supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and well-being Use the EMHP skills, knowledge, and abilities to deliver a service based within education settings that builds on and reinforces but does not replace those initiatives that already exist within these environments Main Duties and Responsibilities Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national protocols Undertake and record accurate assessments and formulation of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service to which the postholder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service Through case management, supervision, and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the postholder Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making Complete all requirements relating to data collection Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team Communication Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication on complex issues to a wide range of audiences, including senior management level and children, young people and families, both verbal and written communication Research & Development Activity To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members Participate in clinical and other audits as required To use a computer as necessary for clinical work, including literature searches, word processing, delivery of remote interventions and training Inputting data, emailing, report writing and other tasks as necessary for the efficient running of the service Contribute data for accessible management information for service improvement and reporting via System One data sets, suitable technology/ systems development and in compliance with Trust Information Governance (and all relevant legislation) standards Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with either the BPS or the BABCP and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required Provide patients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team Participate in Clinical, Line Management & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team. Work collaboratively with other agencies in the health and social care system to ensure regular case reviews to ensure effective progress through the care pathway To be accountable to the MHST Clinical & Team lead for the direct delivery of an effective MHST service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder encounters, in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures Ensure appropriate recording of meetings, supervision and maintenance of clinical records Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholders employer Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments Maintain awareness of and execute responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding children and adults agenda, confidentiality, Trust and professional training requirements, data protection and sharing, information governance, risk management and reporting and all relevant legislation and Trust and local policy

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' (EMHP) course

Desirable

• A further relevant degree qualification
• Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families, and others
• Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
• Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
• Experience of working with anxiety disorders and affective (mood) disorders
• Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions (CBT, solution focussed therapy)

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting
• Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing
• Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas
• Experience of working with other vulnerable groups

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health assessments and interventions with children and families
• Ability to conduct group parenting programmes
• Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately
• Well-developed record keeping skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues

Working within professional boundaries

Essential

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Understands the principle of confidentiality

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' (EMHP) course Desirable A further relevant degree qualification Teaching qualification Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people, their families, and others Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties Experience of working with anxiety disorders and affective (mood) disorders Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions (CBT, solution focussed therapy) Desirable Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas Experience of working with other vulnerable groups Knowledge & Skills Essential Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health assessments and interventions with children and families Ability to conduct group parenting programmes Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately Well-developed record keeping skills Knowledge of safeguarding issues Working within professional boundaries Essential Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Understands the principle of confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Phorpres Close

Hampton

Peterborough

PE7 8FZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Phorpres Close

Hampton

Peterborough

PE7 8FZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to join learning disability psychological professionals who are based in the community and part of a multidisciplinary learning disability community health service. The service has bases in Burnley, Accrington and Darwen and also has excellent links with local clinical psychology training courses (Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester).

The post-holder will receive regular supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist.

An upper second-class degree or above in Psychology and eligibility for graduate BPS membership is essential.

This post offers the opportunity to joint work with a multidisciplinary team for adults with a learning disability. The post-holder's main role will be to work under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and to assist in the delivery of psychological support to adults with a learning disability.This will include opportunities/requirements to deliver a range of assessments and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist for adults with learning disabilities.

Previous experience of contact with adults with learning disabilities is essential. There may also be opportunities for service related research.

Please note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Main duties of the job

Under supervision from a qualified psychologist to assist in the professional and psychological care of clients within the service across all sectors of care by providing basic aspects of psychological assessment and psychological interventions.

To assist in the development, design and implementation of programme and project work. To assist in the administration and interpretation of outcome related measures, collation and recording of statistics and production of relevant reports.

All clinical work and actions to take place under the management and supervision of qualified psychology staff according to an agreed plan and associated goals within parameters set out by the Division of Clinical Psychology and Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust departmental policies and procedures in connection with Assistant Psychologists.

Formal supervision with a named member of qualified psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis to facilitate work with additional frequent opportunities for informal contact with qualified psychology staff for guidance and advice.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Unfortunately due to the high level of enquiries we expect for this post we will be unable to return individual calls and emails about the post or about progress with short listing. Please be advised that people will be notified via NHS jobs and will be contacted if they are successful in being short listed for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Knowledge

Essential

• A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties and learning disabilities.

Desirable

• An understanding of Clinical Psychology and its applications.

Experience

Essential

• Contact with people with learning disabilities.

Desirable

• Experience of paid work with adults with learning disabilities.
• Experience in conducting research projects or service related audit.
• To have worked as part of a team within a statutory or voluntary care setting.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake psychologically informed research projects under supervision.
• Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis.
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work across a number of different settings.

Job summary

The Children's SLT teams work in close partnership with parent representative groups, and key stakeholders in education and social care across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin Local Authorities to monitor and improve the service through co-production.

The teams are committed to ensuring staff have the skills and time to feel proud of the work that we do. At Band 6 there are options and opportunities to deliver care and support, and to develop your skills across our specialist pathways. The focus for this role is to provide care acrossacross universal, targeted and specific waves of intervention to children and young people in early years, mainstream and specialist schools with speech, language and communication needs. If you have interests in specific areas of children's SLT please talk with us about those at interview.

The SLT team actively seek to develop everyone's interest and participation in audit, service improvement and research.

We will actively support you to develop your skills and your career during this fixed term contract and encourage you to consider a longer term career with us as opportunities emerge through the SEND reforms in 2026/27.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake comprehensive autonomous speech, language and communication assessment for children and young people, including those with complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills.
• To analyse and interpret clinical and non-clinical information to form an accurate profile of strengths, difficulties and needs, diagnoses and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions.
• To develop care plans in partnership with children and young people, parents and others in children's lives.
• To deliver care and support at a highly specialist level.
• To develop your knowledge, skills and clinical networks in your chosen specialist area respondingto available evidence and being involved in audit, service improvement and research.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

The Children's SLT team work closely within Children's Therapy Services with the Child Development Centres and Community Paediatrics, and also provide in reaching services to the local acute wards

There are strong relationships across the Children's and Families service delivery group with all teams.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Holds recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent.
• Holds Health Professions Council licence to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Evidence of completion of relevant short course and continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience at post-graduate level with a range of speech, language communication difficulties in children including stammering.
• Significant experience of working with children and young people with complex communication needs.
• Experience at post-graduate level of working in multidisciplinary teams to assess the needs of children and families.
• Experience at post-graduate level of using a range of assessments and assessment processes.
• Experience at post-graduate level of delivering and evaluating relevant training and coaching programmes.
• Experience of data gathering methodology and participation in clinical audit.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant speech, language, communication assessments, interventions and techniques and how to evaluate their relevance and effectiveness.
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to Children's Speech and Language Therapy and to Children and Young People's Education.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and their implementation in practice.
• Knowledge of nationally recognised training and coaching packages of care for parents and other professionals working with children with SLCN.
• An ongoing awareness of recent developments in practice and research including National guidance.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for a wide audience of children and adults.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

The purpose of this post is to work as part of the Sowenna Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient team to provide general domestic service in accordance with Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust protocols and standards for the building.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, motivated and dedicated with attention to detail to providing the very best environment for our patients to join our team.

Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure that all floor surfaces, furniture, fixtures, fittings, curtains and equipment in all areas are cleaned and all refuse is collected and disposed of as per protocol.
• Clean all crockery, utensils, kitchen surfaces and equipment to an excellent standard of hygiene.
• To ensure that duties, tasks and responsibilities are carried out to the required standards, within the allocated time scales and due regard to patient, visitors and other staff.
• To be responsible for the monitoring catering and cleaning stock as required by the building.
• To carry out food and beverage preparation and regeneration of cook/freeze in accordance with the food hygiene standards and instruction.
• Reduce the risk of cross contamination by using personal protective equipment provided.
• To be accountable for all keys sets and equipment issued or used throughout the course of duty.
• To perform light porting duties as requested.
• To be involved with the ordering and monitoring of stock as required by the GSA Supervisor.
• This will involve some weekend and bank holiday working as required which salary enhancements will be paid.
• Duties and responsibilities may change within the role due to alteration in service provision. Any such changes will be commensurate with the post holders band and agreed with their line manager.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Good Basic level of ability in Maths and English
• NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a care setting

Skills & Aptitude / Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to carry out set cleaning tasks to a high standard
• Good communication skills
• Basic IT Skills
• Awareness of COSHH
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Aware of Health and Safety Legislation

Job summary

The Facilities Environmental Assistant (FEA) plays a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of site services. This multi-skilled position provides flexible cover across catering, housekeeping, and portering functions, ensuring continuity and high standards in service delivery. The role is designed to respond to operational gaps, reduce reliance on bank staff, and maintain efficiency in meeting the growing demands of the facilities service. The FEA contributes directly to creating a safe, clean, and well-managed environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Main duties of the job

The Facilities Environmental Assistant (FEA) is responsible for providing flexible support across catering, housekeeping, and portering services. Key duties include assisting with meal preparation and service, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in all areas, and supporting the movement of equipment and supplies as required. The role ensures continuity of essential services, covers operational gaps, and upholds high standards to meet the demands of the facilities team.

About us

Working for the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities. The Trust is dedicated to providing high-quality mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services, ensuring that you are part of a team that truly makes a difference. With a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, professional development, and flexible working arrangements, the Trust supports you in achieving a healthy work-life balance while advancing your career. Additionally, the diverse range of roles available means you can find a position that aligns with your skills and passions, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. Joining the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust means being part of a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive workplace culture.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Facilities Environmental Assistant (FEA) is responsible for supporting the delivery of essential services across catering, housekeeping, and portering. This includes assisting with food preparation and service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control, and ensuring timely movement of equipment, supplies, and waste. The role requires flexibility to cover gaps in service, uphold safety standards, and contribute to a well-managed environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Person Specification

Knoweledge and qualification

Essential

• Food Level 2
• Allergen Awareness

Desirable

• Cleaning Techniques
• Understanding of Health & Safety

Communication Skills

Essential

• Food Level 2 or Food Awareness

Desirable

• Knowledge of Allergens

Communication

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. This involves being able to convey information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and being able to listen actively and respond appropriately.

Desirable

• Providing flexible, multi-skilled support across catering, housekeeping, and portering services to maintain operational continuity and high standards.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Job Title: Senior Pharmacy Assistant - 91032

Grade: Band 3

Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, RG1 5AN

Ward: Pharmacy Operational

Pay Rates: £14.05 per hour

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 09:30-17:30

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a skilled and compassionate Pharmacy Assistant with Dispensary experience? Are ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!

Main duties of the job

Accurately label and dispense inpatient prescriptions under the supervision of a Pharmacy Technician according (MDS) trays.

Ensure inpatient and discharge prescriptions are printed from the e-prescribing system, booked into the prescription tracking system and passed to the dispensary team for processing in priority order.

Pack checked & dispensed prescriptions and other items into the ward bags for transportation to the wards/theatres & departments to facilitate timely delivery in accordance with the porters delivery schedule.

Carry out daily cyclical stock checks under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician, ensuring returned stock/medicines are dealt with appropriately.

Assist in ensuring adequate medicinal supplies are available and stock control management and monitoring of environmental conditions for storage of medicines is monitored.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in pharmacy, hospital or community.

Desirable

• Experience using CMM computer system.
• Dispensing experience including Monitored Dosage System (MDS) trays.

Job summary

Permanent | Full Time

Community CAMHS provides assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment for children and young people (CYP) up to the age of 18 who present with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including complex and co-occurring needs.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will be one of five specialist clinical leaders within the service, providing day-to-day leadership, clinical oversight and professional support to a multidisciplinary team of practitioners. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, safe and effective care, supporting staff to deliver comprehensive assessments, care planning and therapeutic interventions that achieve meaningful outcomes for CYP and their families.

You will hold a complex clinical caseload and be responsible for overseeing assessment, treatment and discharge planning, ensuring care is delivered in line with best practice, service standards and governance requirements. Working collaboratively with colleagues across health, social care, education and the wider system, you will contribute to service development, pathway improvement and the ongoing transformation of CAMHS provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional who is passionate about clinical excellence, compassionate leadership and improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Senior Clinical Nurse Manager , some of your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical leadership, supervision and support to a team of practitioners.
• Managing a complex caseload of children and young people with moderate to severe mental health presentations.
• Undertaking and overseeing comprehensive mental health assessments, formulation and risk management.
• Leading on care planning, treatment delivery and discharge processes.
• Ensuring high standards of clinical governance, safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Supporting service development, transformation initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver integrated, person-centred care.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

*****We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process.

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Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current RMN / RN (Mental Health), Social Work or Occupational Therapy registration

Desirable

• Additional vocational training courses (Solution focused, CBT, Motivational interviewing)

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience including substantial Band 6 in a CAMHS Community setting
• Recruitment / Selection and general HR management
• Post registration experience equivalent to Masters level

Desirable

• Utilisation of research in practice
• Budget management

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of evidence base for assessment and triage
• Demonstrable knowledge of clinical risk management
• Demonstrable knowledge of therapy approaches
• Leadership of junior staff and ability to build develop and maintain relationships

Desirable

• Quality Assurance principles
• Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Are you passionate about reducing inequalities and want to belong to a service with an active diversity and inclusion ethos?

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our Paediatric Dysphagia Team working in the community in Hammersmith and Fulham (0.4WTE) and within QEII Jubilee School (0.2WTE). This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week across three days.

Why Join Us?

In this role, you will have opportunities to:

o Develop advanced clinical skills in assessment and intervention planningo Work within a supportive, experienced and collaborative teamo Access regular 1:1 and peer supervision, plus internal twilight trainingo Gain experience in clinical supervision and line managemento Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Take a look at our recruitment video to discover more about working with us: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Providing highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to children and young people with dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing disorders). The role will include supporting parents, clients and other professionals in all issues related to client management. Liaison with the MDT is an integral part of the role.
• Leading developments within the Dysphagia team and to the broader service including in the development of policies and procedures relating to clinical care, evidence-based practice, care pathways and outcome development. You will contribute to Trust, service and profession wide initiatives.
• Providing highly specialist clinical supervision and line management to other speech and language therapists and support in the training and development of junior dysphagia therapists in the team.
• Delivering training/courses as relevant to the post, specific in service training across settings to a variety of audiences e.g. parents and staff in schools settings.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
• Evidence of competency level C or above of the RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework

Desirable

• Evidence of Infant training courses
• Advanced dysphagia qualification /post graduate paediatric dysphagia training e.g. Manchester Post Basic Dysphagia Course
• Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses in dysphagia management
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree or equivalent
• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate paediatric dysphagia experience including non-oral feeding
• In-depth experience within highly specialist area/area of service delivery and dysphagia
• Experience in supervising/supporting staff
• Experience in contributing to policy, planning and service development
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter agency working
• Experience of providing a range of care planning necessary to address the dysphagia needs of children and young people
• Experience of assessment to identify the communication needs of children and young people on the caseload
• Experience of planning, organising and delivering training programmes
• Experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SALT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

Desirable

• Experience in pre-school and infant feeding
• Experience working as a highly specialist speech & language therapist in relevant clinical specialism

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
• Able to synthesise and present complex information at a service level
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• In-depth knowledge of National Policies and Procedures relevant to Health, Social Services and Education
• In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate service delivery models and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping and ability to audit this in own team
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
• Well established knowledge of a broad range assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
• Knowledge of general developmental and SLT specific milestones
• Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
• Knowledge of and adherence to professional standards as set out by HCPC

Key Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others
• Demonstrates the ability to be a good team member
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders in the service area
• Responsive to change and ideas and adaptive and creative within new systems
• Pro-active in identifying change to progress service delivery, negotiating with others for an action plan and completion
• Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
• Sensitivity to others' differing needs
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
• Well-developed concentration skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Manual dexterity sufficient to carry out physical swallowing assessment and use high and low tech assessment equipment and for signing
• IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for Sonographers to join our very friendly and dedicated multi-disciplinary team at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

Our busy and dynamic departments are responsible for the delivery of a wide case mix including Obstetric, General Abdominal, Gynaecology, Small Parts and Musculoskeletal examinations. Applications from Sonographers with skills in any of the above areas are welcome.

Candidates must hold a CASE accredited PgCert / Dip / MSc or DMU qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent.

Fulltime and part time positions, and flexible working arrangements are available and open for discussion.

The post holder will work across Bristol City and Weston Operating unit sites, working alongside a supportive and diverse team to deliver ultrasound services across a wide range of specialties to support patients within obstetric care, emergency /acute care, and referred through secondary care.

Included within the trust's hospital sites are St Michaels' Hospital, which provides obstetric care as well as being the South West's referral unit for fetal and maternal medicine, Bristol Royal Infirmary, which provides acute and emergency services, and is a Tertiary referral centre for upper GI cancer, and a regional centre for complex liver disease, and Weston General Hospital, which is a district general hospital offering ultrasound services across a broad range of specialties.

Main duties of the job

Your role will include (but will not be limited to):

• perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations.
• provide diagnostic report of examinations according to the level of authorisation agreed.
• participate in service provision across the different sites.
• Communicate and liaise with patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will:

• have experience in the ultrasound ultrasound techniques and a thorough understanding of their application in a range of examinationareas mentioned above.
• have previous NHS experience .
• hold post graduate qualifications in Obstetric , Gynaecological Ultrasound and/or General Abdominal Ultrasound
• be competent in independent reporting in ultrasound
• demonstrate a commitment to maintain the highest standards of imaging and service delivery.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience/ qualilfications

Essential

• Comprehensive and extensive knowledge and experience in ultrasound modality
• Competency in independent reporting at Advanced practice level with enhanced clinical reasoning skills
• Previous NHS ultrasound experience
• Excellent organisational and time management, planning and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication and counselling skills
• Able to work as part of a team and also independently

Desirable

• Able to instruct and supervise others
• Research and development skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Diploma in Medical Ultrasound or PG Certificate / Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound from a CASE approved University or equivalent
• Registration - HCPC or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
• BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Calm under pressure and able to sustain mental, physical and emotional effort
• Motivated
• Committed and dedicated
• Resilient
• Logical and analytical

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term 1.0 WTE Band 7/8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team in Rochford.

This is a maternity leave cover post and the successful candidate will help shape and enhance psychological provision within our two male and female acute wards.

The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, formulation, therapy and consultation for people experiencing acute mental health crises.

As a new role, there is opportunity to shape its development and contribute to high-quality, psychologically informed care. You will join a supportive psychological team committed to improving outcomes for people in distress.

You will join a supportive, compassionate and forward-thinking psychological team committed to improving outcomes for people experiencing acute mental health difficulties, while also prioritising staff wellbeing, professional development and opportunities for innovation

We value staff wellbeing and offer a range of flexible working options, including compressed hours. Part-time applications are warmly welcomed.

If you are passionate about trauma-informed care, enjoy working in dynamic multidisciplinary teams, and want to help shape the future of inpatient mental health services in Essex, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in inpatient mental health care and working with people experiencing acute mental health crises. They will be skilled in undertaking specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention with individuals presenting with a wide range of severe and complex mental health difficulties.

The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop psychologically informed understandings of crisis presentations, helping teams make sense of complexity and identify pathways towards recovery. The ability to formulate risk, make professional recommendations and contribute confidently to clinical decision-making alongside ward team is central to this role.

A key aspect of the role will be supporting and developing staff and will include supervision of junior staff. The post holder will also contribute to teaching, training, reflective practice groups, post-incident debriefs and psychologically informed consultations, helping to build the confidence and psychological skills of ward teams.

The successful candidate will represent psychology within a range of clinical, operational and strategic forums, offering psychological perspectives to case discussions, formulations, care planning and service developments. They will work in partnership with colleagues across inpatient services to promote best practice and enhance the quality of care for our patients.

About us

To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.

Please view our video link here: Psychological Services

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team is committed to delivering high-quality psychological care to people experiencing acute mental health difficulties during their inpatient admission. We work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and Care Unit colleagues to support recovery-focused care, helping service users make the most of their admission and achieve timely, meaningful discharges.

Our service spans six inpatient sites across Essex, with each site led by a Principal Psychologist. We are a large, supportive and innovative team comprising Principal and Senior Psychologists, Arts Psychotherapists, Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs), Assistant Psychologists and Trainees. We are proud of both the dedication of our staff and our commitment to service development, with innovations including nationally recognised staff training programmes and significant investment in inpatient psychological services.

This is an exciting time to join the team. We actively encourage creativity, service improvement, leadership development, teaching and research. Strong links with the University of East Anglia and University of Essex and provide excellent opportunities to contribute to the training and supervision of future psychologists. Staff are supported to pursue specialist interests, research, formal training and wider learning opportunities across the Trust.

We are committed to supporting our staff to thrive in their roles. As part of a large and supportive psychological service, the successful candidate will have access to regular clinical and managerial supervision, specialist therapy supervision, reflective practice spaces, case discussion forums, and opportunities to connect with and learn from the wider psychological services team. We place a strong emphasis on professional development, peer support and creating a culture where staff feel valued, connected and supported in managing the complexities of inpatient work. We offer flexible approaches to working wherever possible. Part-time, job-share and flexible working requests are welcome and will be considered.

We are able to offer this post as a band 7 development post (to an 8a) for the right candidate.

We currently have several opportunities available across Adult Inpatient Psychological Services. If you would like to be considered for more than one role, please indicate this in your application and outline any preferences. To support applicants and streamline the recruitment process, we would normally seek to interview you once and consider you for all relevant posts.

Please contact Dr Sophie Bellringer, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, [email protected] (07583136523) for further discussion.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS
• Training in supervision of other psychologists/psychological therapists
• HCPC Registration and eligibility for BPS accreditation
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.

Desirable

• Post accreditation training in additional specialised areas of psychological practice e.g. CBT, CBTp, EMDR, DBT, CAT or other.

Knowledge/Skills and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of mental health legislation, NHS Constitution, CPA and risk assessment and management.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS for Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Due to team expansion, we have an additional vacancy following our recent Administrator & Assistant Psychologist advertisement.

We are seeking a confident, highly organised, and enthusiastic professional to join our busy psychological practice. This unique split role is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate to launch their career in clinical psychology while gaining valuable experience alongside our clinical team.

The successful candidate will balance high-level administrative responsibilities with AP duties. You will provide vital operational support to our core clinical team and our network of associates, ensuring the smooth daily running of the practice.

Additional benefits

We have strong links to the various Clinical Psychology Doctorate and CAP programmes in the Midlands through placements, workshops and involvement in a range of other activities. Support with preparing for and completing CAP and/or clinical psychology doctorate applications can be a part of supervision as required.

We pride ourselves on the continuing professional development of our staff and will look for opportunities for upskilling and training you in relevant clinical areas e.g. conducting psychometric assessments (e.g. WAIS, WISC), ADOS training, therapeutic skills.

You will receive clinical supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist.

We also offer:

• Free Parking onsite and/ or nearby

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Income Protection Plan

• Company Pension

• Relevant Expenses

Main duties of the job

You will be a crucial member of our small, friendly admin team in a busy psychological practice underpinned with trauma informed principles. You will be providing a compassionate, professional clinical service that is instrumental in the quality of care our clients receive.

You will have the ability to prioritise a number of tasks with differing deadlines and levels of importance across our many and varied contracts.

You will be a great team player with initiative and a willingness to turn your hand to anything to help and support your colleagues.

This is a key position in a small and busy team and we are looking for someone dynamic, enthusiastic and up for the challenge of this fast paced, forward moving role.

About us

Phoenix Psychology is an independent psychology practice based in the Midlands. We are a psychologically informed service, we strive to ensure that our service is trauma informed, neuroaffirmative and holds compassion at its heart.

We are a life span service that holds strong values of connection, integrity, honesty, respect and trust and aim to encourage and support mutual development and growth. We have a wealth of experience in understanding the challenges faced by individuals and teams within the context of the health care, criminal justice, social care and education sectors.

As a team of experienced Practitioner Psychologists we work alongside our associates, ensuring that we are able to respond to changing needs and demands to support the wider objectives of the organisations we work with.

We specialise in supporting those who have complex presentations and overlapping needs, who are often poorly served by mainstream services; we ensure interventions are formulation driven rather than based solely on one modality. Many clients speak of being passed between services due to being either too complex or due to the clinicians not having the required specialist knowledge. We are able to support the real world presentations, recognise the intersectionality between our physical health, mental health and our neurology. We see the whole individual, understand the contextual factors and we are able to work systemically as well as individually to support everyone.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The key areas of responsibilities are to provide:

Administrator (0.8 WTE)

• Reception duties: Serve as one of the primary points of contacts. Welcome clients in a warm and welcoming manner. Answer the telephones, filter and support incoming queries or referrals.

• Diary Management: Coordinate multiple and complex schedules, including clinician diaries, clinical supervision, internal meetings, and room bookings.

• Referral Coordination: Serve as the primary, end-to-end point of contact for all enquiries; screen incoming calls, schedule clinical appointments, and coordinate case allocations by liaising directly with clinicians. Proofread, format, and distribute clinical correspondence with high accuracy.

• Communication & Liaison: Liaise between the practice, clients, commissioners, and service providers, manage emails, draft correspondence and send proposals.

• Reporting: Assist the clinical team by drafting, formatting, and proofreading reports, collate clinical data from multiple sources while maintaining confidentiality.

• Organisation: Maintain filing systems, both digital and physical, to ensure efficient retrieval of information. Keep track of important documents, contracts, and deadlines.

• Financial Management: Handle ad hoc expenses and work in conjunction with the Finance team on various projects. Collaborate with the Finance team to create and develop company proposals for potential commissioners.

• Meeting Administration: Prepare meeting agendas, compile necessary paperwork, attend key business and clinical meetings, and record minutes.

Assistant Psychologist (0.2 WTE / 1 Day per Week)

• Clinical Casework: Support direct clinical work with clients across the lifespan under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.

• Neurodevelopmental Assessments: Observe and support neurodevelopmental assessments, including conducting school observations, scoring psychometric questionnaires, and liaising directly with families and education staff.

• Psychometric Testing: Administer, score, and provide brief interpretations of psychometric assessments.

• Literature Reviews and creating resources: Undertake literature reviews and create resources as required.

Core Professional Competencies:

• Confidentiality: Maintain strict data security and handle sensitive clinical, financial, and business information with the utmost discretion.

• Technical: Demonstrate high literacy across modern software platforms, including Google Suite, digital calendars, and practice management communication tools.

• Problem-Solving: Anticipate operational challenges, proactively address service blocks, and handle unexpected situations with composure.

• Adaptability: Adapt flexibly to shifting business priorities, and represent Phoenix Psychology's ethics, values, and professional standards across all communication channels.

This is a full-time position based primarily across our two West Midlands clinics in Honiley and Mere Green, with opportunities for remote work subject to business needs. The clinical work will involve shadowing and joining therapy and assessment appointments at both our Clinics and Commissioner sites, along with online appointments.

To be noted

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.

This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant organisational policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information.

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send an up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining why you are applying and why you are a suitable candidate for the advertised job. We reserve the right to use software to detect and automatically reject applications written by AI.

• Application closing date: Thursday 29th October 2026
• Shortlisting: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
• Interviews: Friday 13th November 2026

Start date

January 2027, although there is scope for the successful candidate to start at their earliest opportunity.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, families, colleagues and other professionals and liaise with practitioners and managers across statutory and third sector organisations.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills including the ability to plan, prioritise and multi-task for self and others.
• Excellent active and interpersonal listening skills including dealing with individuals in distress.
• Ability to work with people from differing social backgrounds.
• Able to work both collaboratively and autonomously.
• Being trauma informed and compassionate across tasks / environments.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an administrative / secretarial role within professional environment (minimum 6 months)
• Experience of office systems, IT packages and procedures including database development and management.
• Experience of communicating with people throughout the life span (young people, families and adults)
• Experience of working with children and/or adults with mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and/or neurodevelopmental conditions

Desirable

• Experience in an administrative / secretarial role within a relevant field (e.g. health, social care, education).
• Experience at preparing presentations.
• Experience with psychological assessment, interviews, questionnaires and report writing.

Understanding and knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of confidentiality / data protection regarding all information.
• A genuine interest and commitment to working within mental health services.
• A knowledge of the psychological problems experienced by individuals.

Desirable

• An understanding of learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental presentations.

Qualifications

Essential

• 2:1 Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology.
• Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel between sites is essential for this role.

Desirable

• A First-class psychology degree
• A relevant Post Graduate degree
• NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

Job summary

We are looking for a thoughtful, proactive and enthusiastic individual to join the friendly Stroke team. The role would suit an experienced band 5 or existing band 6 Physiotherapist with demonstrable Stroke / Neurology, community experience.

As a community Physiotherapist you will be working with the Stroke Team, assessing and treating patients providing a high standard of care and physiotherapy services to patients with diverse and sometimes complex conditions in their usual place of residence. The service opperates across the Scarborough and Ryedale Locality providing treatment and care in patients own homes and places of residence. It is essential to have a car and driving licence for the UK to carry out this role.

You will be responsible for providing expert stroke physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice, caseload management, service development as well as line management responsibilities, working closely with colleagues in this multi-disciplinary team and supported by senior Physiotherapists.

We are committed to our Trust values of caring, learning & growing & offer a variety of learning opportunities with regular supervision and in-service training programmes.

This role may be eligible for recruitment incentives, please liaise with the recruiting manager for further detail.

Main duties of the job

As a Community Physiotherapist, you will have access to supportive supervision and peer review from a well-established team of Physiotherapists. Within this role you will:

• Perform comprehensive physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations, using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment
• Formulate and deliver specialist individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required
• To provide line management, supervision, support, guidance and training to junior staff and students

We welcome applications from Allied Health Professionals with relevant experience and transferable skills.

The successful AHP applicant will have access to continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and professional networks to support ongoing professional development and professional registration requirements

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this role opportunity, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registration
• Specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant CPD - could include completion of short courses or post-graduate study.
• Develop specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Community Physiotherapy in prior NHS employment or student placement.
• Experience of complex case load management, within specialist area.

Desirable

• Experience or working in Community based physiotherapy
• Experience of using SystmOne

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Can commute effectively to facilitate community based visits including transportation of equipment required for clinical interventions.
• IT skills to facilitate use of electronic patient records & other electronic systems
• Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring

Desirable

• Ability to identify and set up home based assistive equipment according to individual patient need
• Ability to carry out basic observations and calculate NEWS2 score

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist (Band 4, full time, one-year contract with potential to extend) to join our Psychological Professionals (PP) team based at the Hellingly Centre, which is part of Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Forensic Healthcare Service.

The role is across two secure wards. Assessments and interventions offered include those focused on mental health and those focused on offending behaviour. There will be opportunities to be involved in audit, service development, and evaluation of the outcomes of our work with the possibility of submitting for publication.

You will join a dedicated multidisciplinary inpatient team and a friendly Psychological Professions team that includes a varied range of practitioners and specialisms to learn from. The team prides itself in being supportive, with regular opportunities to think together in team meetings, reflective practice and team days. You will receive regular supervision from a practitioner psychologist.

Main duties of the job

As part of our experienced psychological therapies team, you will work alongside a clinical or forensic psychologist, supporting face-to-face assessments and psychological therapies for two wards at the Hellingly Centre. There will be the opportunity to develop your forensic and neuropsychological assessment skills. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in group programmes such as DBT-informed groups or offending behaviour groups. You will attend MDT and PP meetings. You will be supported in thinking about how to achieve next steps in your career goals.

Key tasks:

? Assessment of individuals and groups.

? Assisting qualified applied psychologists carry out interventions with individuals or in groups.

? Report writing.

? Audit and service evaluation.

? Literature searches.

? Developing resources.

? Assisting qualified applied psychologists in delivering training for other professionals.

About us

Proximity to the South Downs, the sea, the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove whilst only a train ride from London!

We have a thriving, friendly and highly skilled psychological professions department. We strive toward compassionate leadership and flexible support. We offer the opportunity to learn about the very best psychological therapies, in a safe therapeutic environment, with a challenging and often traumatised and marginalised client group.

The Hellingly Centre is a medium secure unit for people between the ages of 18-65 who have mental health problems and who have become involved with the criminal justice system. We offer assessment and treatment for people whose conditions cannot safely be treated other than in a secure environment. There are four medium secure inpatient wards, housed in a modern unit in the beautiful surroundings of the Sussex countryside.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

To undertake assessments and interventions (including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews of clients, family members and others involved in the client's care).

To assist in the development of psychologically based frameworks of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service.

To formulate and deliver care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems within settings where there may be a hostile atmosphere, challenging behaviour or high levels of expressed emotion.

To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.

To compile risk histories to inform care plans, risk and crisis plans.

To work with other team members to improve care practices and the quality of life of clients.

To design and implement agreed elements of audit and research projects.

Scope and Authority:

To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.

To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.

To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service.

To undertake direct and indirect clinical work that is managed and goals agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist.

Key knowledge and skills:

Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS

Experience of working with people with complex needs.

Relevant clinical and research skills

Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology

Experience of group work and individual therapeutic contact

Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context

Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust.

Please see the job description for full details of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

For further information or to talk about the post please call 0300 304 0818 and ask to speak to Michelle Terry, Senior Forensic Psychologist or Jane Roberts, Consultant Forensic Psychologist (or email [email protected] or [email protected] )

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with complex needs
• Experience of working with people with disabilities, in a health or Mental Health setting and or work with people with complex needs
• Relevant clinical and research skills
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology
• Experience of group work and individual therapeutic contact
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Job summary

ICHNT understands the importance of ensuring good staff health and wellbeing, to individual and Trust success, and ultimately to positive patient outcomes.

Working as a member of a well-resourced multi-disciplinary OH team, the vacancy arises due to a team colleague reducing their work hours. As a B5 OH Nurse you will support occupational health service delivery through active involvement in the health clearance and immunisation of new and current staff, and those attending the service from private contracts. Additionally, work responsibilities will include audit activity and other tasks necessary to ensure the annual OH SEQOHS Quality Standard, whilst providing support to the B4 OH Technicians.

Although a good understanding of the risks to the health of staff and patients within an NHS Healthcare setting is required, this role offers the right person an opportunity for professional development within a high-performing award-winning team.

Main duties of the job

o As part of a multi-disciplinary team the purpose of this role is to support the protection and promotion of the health and wellbeing of current and prospective employees, and those from contracted and other organisations as per Trust arrangements.o To work in partnership with Stakeholder and Partner Departments in the proactive and reactive processes, designed to ensure ICH Staff are fit for role and receive the re-quired level of advice and intervention to protect their health and that of work col-leagues and patients.o In accordance with Trust / Department policy and procedures, to deliver OH clinical activity such as immunisations, venepuncture, health clearance activity, and risk management & exposure related advice and intervention.o To provide evidence-based opinion, intervention and guidance to Trust management and partner organisations to support their line and risk management responsibilities, assist in safeguarding against risks arising from work and the working environment and to influence the application of safe and healthy work practices.o When assigned and within levels of competence, take responsibility for specific areas of occupational health service delivery. o Provide support to other OH Staff, in the delivery of their responsibilities by sharing own expertise, providing guidance and, when necessary, supporting in the undertaking of their duties.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Phlebotomy training

Experience

Essential

• 3 year post registration NHS experience
• 1 year experience of working as an Occupational Health Nurse.
• 1 year experience of workplace vaccination programmes

Desirable

• 1 Year working in an NHS OH Department

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Digital Services team as a PMO Analyst, playing an important part in the successful delivery of our digital projects.

You will support the effective prioritisation, governance and delivery of projects, helping to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget and fit for purpose.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Head of Digital Programmes, the Digital Services Leadership Team and Project Delivery colleagues, you will provide high-quality analysis, reporting and assurance to support informed decision-making and the continuous improvement of project delivery.

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-LC5121

Job locations

Greenwood office

Heatherwood Hospital

Ascot, Berkshire

SL5 7GB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As PMO Analyst, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the new project demand process, supporting the effective prioritisation of new initiatives.
• Maintain and continuously improve robust PMO processes and ways of working.
• Produce clear, insightful analysis and reporting to support effective decision-making.
• Support the Head of Digital Programmes and Digital Services Leadership Team with accurate and relevant project information.
• Track and monitor project data to provide objective quality assurance across the portfolio.
• Support Digital Services Project Delivery colleagues by providing guidance and coaching on PMO processes.
• Help promote a consistent and effective approach to project governance and deliver

You will play a central role in maintaining effective PMO processes and supporting the successful delivery of Digital Services projects.

A key part of the role will be leading the new project demand process and ensuring appropriate information is available to support prioritisation and strategic decision-making. You will monitor and analyse project data, producing meaningful reports and providing objective assurance to help identify progress and support effective project delivery.

You will work collaboratively with the Head of Digital Programmes, Digital Services Leadership Team and Project Delivery colleagues, providing guidance and coaching to encourage consistent use of PMO processes and support their continued improvement.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes and supporting successful project delivery within a collaborative digital environment.

Please see the job description / person specification for further information

Job description Job responsibilities As PMO Analyst, you will: Lead and coordinate the new project demand process, supporting the effective prioritisation of new initiatives. Maintain and continuously improve robust PMO processes and ways of working. Produce clear, insightful analysis and reporting to support effective decision-making. Support the Head of Digital Programmes and Digital Services Leadership Team with accurate and relevant project information. Track and monitor project data to provide objective quality assurance across the portfolio. Support Digital Services Project Delivery colleagues by providing guidance and coaching on PMO processes. Help promote a consistent and effective approach to project governance and deliver You will play a central role in maintaining effective PMO processes and supporting the successful delivery of Digital Services projects. A key part of the role will be leading the new project demand process and ensuring appropriate information is available to support prioritisation and strategic decision-making. You will monitor and analyse project data, producing meaningful reports and providing objective assurance to help identify progress and support effective project delivery. You will work collaboratively with the Head of Digital Programmes, Digital Services Leadership Team and Project Delivery colleagues, providing guidance and coaching to encourage consistent use of PMO processes and support their continued improvement. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes and supporting successful project delivery within a collaborative digital environment. Please see the job description / person specification for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level or specialist equivalent
• Project management qualification (PRINCE2, Management of Portfolio MoP, or equivalent)
• ECDL or excellent PC literacy, including knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

• Evidence of continual professional development within Portfolio, Programme or Project management from foundational to practitioner level (APMP, MOP, MSP, etc)

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated experience of managing projects or portfolios in complex and challenging environments
• Experience in a PMO or related role

Desirable

• Experience working within a Digital Services or similar high paced environment
• Public sector experience
• Healthcare domain experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth specialist PMO knowledge and application of portfolio management frameworks and methodologies, specifically PRINCE2
• Demonstrable proficiency in project management software, data visualisation tools, and reporting
• Excellent MS Office Suite skills
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of project management jargon and best practices
• In depth, advanced level statistical, analytical and reporting skills, able to gather data from wide variety of sources oOutstanding communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills at all levels of the organisation

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS procurement and business case guidelines
• Ability to create reports and dashboards using PowerQuery / PowerBi / Microsoft Report Builder or similar

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level or specialist equivalent Project management qualification (PRINCE2, Management of Portfolio MoP, or equivalent) ECDL or excellent PC literacy, including knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages Desirable Evidence of continual professional development within Portfolio, Programme or Project management from foundational to practitioner level (APMP, MOP, MSP, etc) Experience Essential Demonstrated experience of managing projects or portfolios in complex and challenging environments Experience in a PMO or related role Desirable Experience working within a Digital Services or similar high paced environment Public sector experience Healthcare domain experience Skills and Knowledge Essential In-depth specialist PMO knowledge and application of portfolio management frameworks and methodologies, specifically PRINCE2 Demonstrable proficiency in project management software, data visualisation tools, and reporting Excellent MS Office Suite skills Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Strong understanding of project management jargon and best practices In depth, advanced level statistical, analytical and reporting skills, able to gather data from wide variety of sources oOutstanding communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills at all levels of the organisation Desirable Knowledge of NHS procurement and business case guidelines Ability to create reports and dashboards using PowerQuery / PowerBi / Microsoft Report Builder or similar Special Requirements Essential Ability to travel between sites

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greenwood office

Heatherwood Hospital

Ascot, Berkshire

SL5 7GB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greenwood office

Heatherwood Hospital

Ascot, Berkshire

SL5 7GB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic qualified or newly qualified Orthoptist to join the dynamic team at the Eye Treatment Centre at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This is anideal position for those starting out or looking to start their clinical career.

As part of our expanding Orthoptic and Ophthalmology service, you will manage your own clinics and be encouraged to take on extended roles in areas such as:

• Glaucoma

• Medical Retina

• Stroke

• Paediatric Refraction

• Low Vision Aids

• ROP Screening

• Special School Orthoptic Clinics

Our philosophy centres around delivering care where it is most needed, and you will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to service development and patient care innovation.

You will work within a large, supportive multidisciplinary team that includes Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Ophthalmic and Nursing staff, as well as professionals from other specialties such as Neurology, Endocrinology, and Elderly Care.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to professional development and is a proud supporter of Investors in People. You will benefit from a culture of continuous learning, peer support, and access to a range of educational opportunities to advance your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Orthoptic Department from various departments, including paediatrics, accident and emergency, maxillo-facial department, endocrinology and neurology under supervision.
• To formulate relevant discharge plans and onward referral. This patient group comprises all cases of ocular motility defects and amblyopia. (reduced vision with no pathological cause), complex congenital and acquired cases, including neurological abnormalities, genetic disorders and associated ocular abnormalities.
• To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner for the evaluation of visual acuity in referrals from the specialist services. This includes infants with strabismus (squint) and amblyopia, congenital or developmental abnormalities, genetic referral, adult illiterates, children and adults with significant learning difficulties as well as acute ocular motility defects in both children and adults.
• To be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans / care pathways for patients of all ages using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice under minimal supervision.
• To Undertake extended roles such as Stable glaucoma clinics, Glaucoma Assessment clinics, IOP and Compliance clinics and Pre-Op cataract assessment including biometry

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Core Skills

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Clinical teaching qualification
• Experience in Extended Roles

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess, diagnose and treat a full range of Orthoptic cases.

Desirable

• Ability to use Humphrey, Goldmann
• Ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload without direct clinical supervision

Professinal experience

Essential

• Works as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to commute to satellite clinics

Other

Essential

• Car Driver

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join Christiansen Unit which is a 16-18 bedded Medical Ward .

As a Health Care Assistant you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate. The care you give to patients will be compassionate, caring, and high quality. You will recognise your abilities and limitations of your competence and only carry out those tasks for which you are trained. As a member of the Ward team you will support the other staff, act in the best interest of patients and treat everyone with respect. As a Trust employee you will honour your work commitments, be reliable, trustworthy and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the Skills for Health Code of Conduct. Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required.Please do not useAI softwarefor completion of your application for this role. You currently must be in the UK and have current experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate. You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department.

As a member of the ward/department team you will always support clinically your registrant colleagues and act in the best interest of patients. With this role we expect that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and values others' beliefs whilst delivering clinical care. This is a clinical front facing role where excellent customer care skills are expected to be delivered to patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues.

You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals - working alongside a reliable and friendly team.

You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.

When joining Frimley Health, we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs. If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient care as well as developing your clinical knowledge and skills, then please apply via this vacancy.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note, in line with UK Home Office legislation and due to upcoming changes to sponsorship requirements, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship for this vacancy.

These are some of the clinical roles you may be expected to deliver as a B3 HCA at FHFT: please refer to the full JD for a more expanded list.

• To undertake agreed clinical activities including collection of urine and faecal samples, swabs, recording of fluid intake/output, changing of stomas and urine drainage bags, catheter care, recording of pulse/temperature/blood pressure/saturations and patient The National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) scoring, and to advise the registrant nurse of any changes in a patients condition.
• To care for enhanced care observation patients (1:1) or bay-based observation as required.
• To provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
• To assist patients to eat and drink as required, assisting in menu selection and being aware of special diets and cultural requirements.
• To enable and assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene.
• To contribute to the safe movement of patients, using equipment to mobilise and move patients, after mobility assessment, to ensure patient comfort.

Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England

Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Evidence of general education
• Relevant L3 qualification /apprenticeship in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality employed (e.g. Medical/Surgery area or Operating Dept. Practice for posts in Theatre) Or Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare Support Worker level 3 apprenticeship
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
• Experience of taking Clinical Observations
• Customer Care Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within Speciality Area
• Previous experience of supporting new starters, including inducting them to the clinical environment, supporting with competency and care certificate completion

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
• Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
• Ability to cope with change
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing
• Ability to undertake venepuncture and/or Cannulation (or willingness to complete competency once in post)
• Moderate IT skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within speciality area
• Previous experience of supporting new starters, including inducting them to the clinical environment, supporting with competency and care certificate completion

values behaviours

Essential

• We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust, available at: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/work-with-us/our-values

Job summary

As a Health Care Assistant you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a registerednurse/Nursing Associate. The care you give to patients will be compassionate, caring, andhigh quality.

You will recognise your abilities and limitations of your competence and only carry out those tasks for which you are trained.

As a member of the ward team you willsupport the other staff, act in the best interest of patients and treat everyone with respect.

As a Trust employee you will honour your work commitments, be reliable, trustworthy and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the Skills for Health Code of Conduct.

Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role.

You currently must be in the UK and have current experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate. You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department.

As a member of the ward/department team you will always support clinically your registrant colleagues and act in the best interest of patients. With this role we expect that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and values others' beliefs whilst delivering clinical care. This is a clinical front facing role where excellent customer care skills are expected to be delivered to patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues.

You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals - working alongside a reliable and friendly team.

You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.

When joining Frimley Health, we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs. If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient care as well as developing your clinical knowledge and skills, then please apply via this vacancy.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

These are some of the clinical roles you may be expected to deliver as a B3 HCA at FHFT: please refer to the full JD for a more expanded list.

Clinical Duties

To include, but not limited to as a non-registered care worker and dependent on the skills required for a clinical area employed within:

Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.

Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care, acting on own initiative.

Mentor and support new to care and Health Care Support Workers on the care certificate and to be a buddy to any new starters.

To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and experience an excellent patient experience whilst using our Trust services, respecting customs, and religious beliefs at all times.

Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.

Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England

Please note, in line with UK Home Office legislation and due to upcoming changes to sponsorship requirements, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship for this vacancy.

Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of dealing with the general public
• Care Certificate
• Experience in a UK care setting

Desirable

• Experience on a hospital ward

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Basic numeracy and literacy
• Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of general education, eg GCSE's or equivalent functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy