Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Critical Care Speech and Language Therapy team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are pleased to advertise a permanent, part-time band 7 Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist position to support the provision of specialist SLT services in a general intensive care unit.We are seeking a highly motivated clinician with expertise in the assessment and management of adults with complex dysphagia and communication disorders within a critical care setting.Experience in instrumental swallowing assessment and tracheostomy management is highly desirable. The target start date for this position is April 2027.

Main duties of the job

You will independently assess and manage adults with highly complex dysphagia and communication disorders within general ICU, providing advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based management recommendations.

You will provide clinical leadership through supervision and support of students, contribute to education and training, participate in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives, and play an active role in the ongoing development of Adult Acute SLT services.

You will provide cover for the Senior Specialist SLT in service and team co-ordination, operational management and representation at relevant forums as required.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health Foundation NHS Trust is committed to providing the highest standard of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services for the population of Rotherham, Doncaster, North and North East Lincolnshire.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to support the existing Specialist Neurodevelopmental Assessment pathway (ADHD and ASD) within Rotherham, under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Psychologist within the team, you will be involved in undertaking assessments with children and families, school based observation assessments, undertaking psychometric assessments, co-working cases with qualified clinicians and providing therapeutic support where appropriate; thus enabling you to utilise and enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

The Children's Neurodevelopmental Team is a multi-disciplinary service with professionals from a range of professional backgrounds. This is an exciting time for the team as it continues to develop, implementing a new service model and the development of care pathways underpinned by national strategies and initiatives.

An Honours degree in Psychology (BSc), experience of working with mental health/psychological problems and good communication skills are all essential requirements. The applicant should have access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area. The post holder will be offered training, professional support and supervision.

Please make sure that you meet all of the essential criteria in the job description and evidence this in your application before applying.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCCG-0179

Job locations

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Training in Psychometric testing
• Neurodevelopment assessment knowledge and/or experience

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities for 6 months or more

Desirable

• Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental differences

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and neurodiverse differences
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care

Desirable

• IT Literate
• High standard of report writing

Personal/ Abilities

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
• An ability to interact with children with mental health problems/disabilities.
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals

Desirable

• An interest in working with children with mental health problems or other disabilities

Person Specification Qualifications Essential An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Training in Psychometric testing Neurodevelopment assessment knowledge and/or experience Experience Essential Working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities for 6 months or more Desirable Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental differences Knowledge/Skills Essential High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and neurodiverse differences An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context An understanding of psychology applied to health care Desirable IT Literate High standard of report writing Personal/ Abilities Essential An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines An ability to interact with children with mental health problems/disabilities. Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals Desirable An interest in working with children with mental health problems or other disabilities

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Ready to be part of a service that transforms lives?

STaRS is a specialist, high-intensity recovery service supporting adults with complex and enduring mental health needs. We're looking for a compassionate, resilient, and dynamic Specialist Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team and help people achieve meaningful recovery.This is a rewarding opportunity to utilise and develop your leadership and clinical skills. You will provide specialist assessment, intervention and care co-ordination.

We're looking for someone who, Inspires, motivates, and develops others. Confidently managers complex risk, demand, and capacity Champions recovery-focused trauma-informed care. Has experience supporting adults with severe and enduring mental health needs. Builds strong partnerships across services and agencies.

What we offer is a supportive and experienced leadership network, opportunities for development, innovation, and career progression. A compassionate, reflective and collaborative team culture.

Join STaRS at Townend Court and help shape the future of specialist community mental health care.

Main duties of the job

• To manage a caseload of community adult clients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To support the team/clinical lead in providing clinical and supervisory leadership to junior colleagues, support workers and students within own area of responsibility, within the multidisciplinary team.
• To be jointly responsible with other colleagues with the implementation of policy, protocol, service/practice development and change within own are of responsibility.
• To continue to demonstrate specialist clinical skills in practice and provide support/advice re service development and the delivery of care, in partnership with service users, careers, staff, managers and other agencies.

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.

Find out more and search live jobs.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

338-8334707-26

Job locations

Townend Court

298 Cottingham Road

Hull,

HU6 8QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for providing specialist assessment, intervention and care co-ordination as well as supporting theleadership team to develop both the service and workforce. For further information about this vacancy, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be responsible for providing specialist assessment, intervention and care co-ordination as well as supporting theleadership team to develop both the service and workforce. For further information about this vacancy, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Post registration/graduate diploma or equivalent experience in related work area, to demonstrate advanced level of practice.
• Demonstrable experience of mentoring pre-registration students
• Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers, and their application to clinical and service area, e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD or experiential learning at an advanced level e.g. Postgraduate/master's level
• Leadership training/qualification/experience
• Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice and demonstrates a higher level of communication/planning/change that impacts within own area of work/responsibility.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
• Evidence of development of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development.
• Previous community based experience or band 6 experience transferrable to community setting
• Experience of leading on complex care delivery
• Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working in the specific field where the post is held.
• Development of specialist/advanced level of practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development.
• Leadership/management experience which has had a positive impact and created change within the service delivery/practice.
• Professional networking locally
• Ability to effectively Chair meetings.
• Working within a PBS framework

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring.
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Good time management skills
• Work within the culture of improving working lives and working time directive.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity.
• Ability to effectively transport self between multiple addresses/venues on a daily basis including transporting, clients, equipment & clinical stock required for treatment
• Ability to manage own and other's emotions at times of crisis.

Desirable

• Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change.
• Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures to effectively lead and manage others

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Post registration/graduate diploma or equivalent experience in related work area, to demonstrate advanced level of practice. Demonstrable experience of mentoring pre-registration students Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers, and their application to clinical and service area, e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area. Desirable Evidence of CPD or experiential learning at an advanced level e.g. Postgraduate/master's level Leadership training/qualification/experience Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice and demonstrates a higher level of communication/planning/change that impacts within own area of work/responsibility. Experience Essential Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care Evidence of development of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development. Previous community based experience or band 6 experience transferrable to community setting Experience of leading on complex care delivery Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation Desirable Demonstrable experience of working in the specific field where the post is held. Development of specialist/advanced level of practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development. Leadership/management experience which has had a positive impact and created change within the service delivery/practice. Professional networking locally Ability to effectively Chair meetings. Working within a PBS framework Skills and Competencies Essential Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring. Able to demonstrate effective communication skills. Good time management skills Work within the culture of improving working lives and working time directive. Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity. Ability to effectively transport self between multiple addresses/venues on a daily basis including transporting, clients, equipment & clinical stock required for treatment Ability to manage own and other's emotions at times of crisis. Desirable Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change. Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures to effectively lead and manage others

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Townend Court

298 Cottingham Road

Hull,

HU6 8QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Townend Court

298 Cottingham Road

Hull,

HU6 8QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer

Are you a trainee Radiographer due to qualify in the near future? Or an experienced Radiographer looking for a new challenge? This role will allow you to develop your clinical skills as you rotate through the service. Youll also gain experience teaching and supervising students and apprentices who work in the department. In return we offer funded training and development and support with career progression.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with a national and international reputation for high quality patient care, research, development and education.

As physiotherapists we are key members of a multidisciplinary team geared to the rehabilitation of patients undergoing surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy in both in and outpatient settings.

Oncology provides a challenging environment for developing a number of skills including clinical reasoning, communication and multi-professional working.

Main duties of the job

The Band 5 Physiotherapist provides a high quality cost-effective physiotherapy service for the people with cancer. As a qualified practitioner, the postholder is a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, relatives and colleagues of all disciplines. With the support of the Band 7 and Band 6 physiotherapists, they will provide specialist assessment and treatment to adults in the acute setting with rehabilitation needs across the pathway of treatment and different tumour groups. The post holder will work as part of the physiotherapy team and wider MDT and will be supported and supervised by a Band 6 or Band 7 physiotherapist.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year Pro rata per annum including inner London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-SA1929

Job locations

The Royal Marsden - Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

2. Key areas of responsibilityUndertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

2.1 To assess, differentially diagnose and manage adults with reduced physical functioning from cancer diagnosis and or/treatment under the support/ supervision of a senior Physiotherapist as appropriate.

2.2 To manage and prioritise a defined in-patient and out-patient caseload independently with support and supervision from more senior Physiotherapists, and to manage and prioritise own workload including balance between administrative and clinical duties.

2.3 Developing and implementing individual specialised therapeutic rehabilitation programmes specific to patients needs based on assessment using a patient-centred, evidence based, problem solving approach.

2.4 To commence competencies relevant to all rotations under supervision.

2.5 Developing and implementing treatment and educational groups for people with cancer and their carers.

2.6 To liaise effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues within and outside the Trust regarding patient management and service issues as required.

2.7 Liaising with multi professional team within the hospital and community, to achieve optimum rehabilitation outcomes and planned coordinated packages of support and care.

2.8 Maintaining contemporaneous and high-quality patient documentation as well as writing formal reports regarding patients needs and summarise proposed care plans, ensuring appropriate distribution of written reports.

2.9 To develop clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

2.10 To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences and to work closely with interpreters where patients do not have English as their first language.

2.11 To develop empathy with patients, carers and families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.

2.12 To identify the need for senior support in complex or challenging clinical situations and request this as necessary.

2.13 Utilising communication skills to support patients and their families sensitively and empathetically during times of emotional difficulty such as when discussing bad news related to deterioration in function and potentially poor rehabilitation prospects.

2.14 To assess the need for rehabilitation aids, including braces and collars, and demonstrate knowledge and use of these with patients as well as provide advice and education to patients and families regarding the use of these.

2.15 Participating in the implementation of appropriate clinical outcome measures in conjunction with the Service Leads to enable accurate measurement of the efficacy of the service.

2.16 Maintaining awareness of relevant and current research evidence, legislative and government guidance

2.17 Supplying and developing written advice and information to supplement therapeutic interventions in accordance with Trust policy.

2.18 Providing clinical caseload cover for other Physiotherapy staff during periods of absence.

2.20 Assisting in the collection and collation of data and publication of evidence through approved research and audit, e.g. publishing articles in recognised professional journals.

2.21 To provide education, information and advice to the patient, family members/carers and other health professionals regarding rehabilitation and make appropriate recommendations regarding management strategies.

2.22 In association with the Department of Professional Development, participating in visitors programmes.

2.23 Support Band 6 and Band 7 physiotherapists with supervision of pre-registration physiotherapy students in formal structured placements.

2.24 With appropriate training and competency framework, to take part in the on-call and weekend rota, working autonomously out of hours.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification 2. Key areas of responsibilityUndertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. 2.1 To assess, differentially diagnose and manage adults with reduced physical functioning from cancer diagnosis and or/treatment under the support/ supervision of a senior Physiotherapist as appropriate. 2.2 To manage and prioritise a defined in-patient and out-patient caseload independently with support and supervision from more senior Physiotherapists, and to manage and prioritise own workload including balance between administrative and clinical duties. 2.3 Developing and implementing individual specialised therapeutic rehabilitation programmes specific to patients needs based on assessment using a patient-centred, evidence based, problem solving approach. 2.4 To commence competencies relevant to all rotations under supervision. 2.5 Developing and implementing treatment and educational groups for people with cancer and their carers. 2.6 To liaise effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues within and outside the Trust regarding patient management and service issues as required. 2.7 Liaising with multi professional team within the hospital and community, to achieve optimum rehabilitation outcomes and planned coordinated packages of support and care. 2.8 Maintaining contemporaneous and high-quality patient documentation as well as writing formal reports regarding patients needs and summarise proposed care plans, ensuring appropriate distribution of written reports. 2.9 To develop clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures. 2.10 To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences and to work closely with interpreters where patients do not have English as their first language. 2.11 To develop empathy with patients, carers and families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist. 2.12 To identify the need for senior support in complex or challenging clinical situations and request this as necessary. 2.13 Utilising communication skills to support patients and their families sensitively and empathetically during times of emotional difficulty such as when discussing bad news related to deterioration in function and potentially poor rehabilitation prospects. 2.14 To assess the need for rehabilitation aids, including braces and collars, and demonstrate knowledge and use of these with patients as well as provide advice and education to patients and families regarding the use of these. 2.15 Participating in the implementation of appropriate clinical outcome measures in conjunction with the Service Leads to enable accurate measurement of the efficacy of the service. 2.16 Maintaining awareness of relevant and current research evidence, legislative and government guidance 2.17 Supplying and developing written advice and information to supplement therapeutic interventions in accordance with Trust policy. 2.18 Providing clinical caseload cover for other Physiotherapy staff during periods of absence. 2.20 Assisting in the collection and collation of data and publication of evidence through approved research and audit, e.g. publishing articles in recognised professional journals. 2.21 To provide education, information and advice to the patient, family members/carers and other health professionals regarding rehabilitation and make appropriate recommendations regarding management strategies. 2.22 In association with the Department of Professional Development, participating in visitors programmes. 2.23 Support Band 6 and Band 7 physiotherapists with supervision of pre-registration physiotherapy students in formal structured placements. 2.24 With appropriate training and competency framework, to take part in the on-call and weekend rota, working autonomously out of hours.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Member of CSP or have equivalent Indemnity cover
• Registered member of HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adult inpatients. This can be from student placements however examples of development of core skills in this area must be demonstrated.
• Experience of working with adult outpatients. This can be from student placements however examples of development of core skills in this area must be demonstrated.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients from multicultural/lingual backgrounds and working with interpreters.
• Experience of working in oncology
• Experience of acute respiratory, and able to take part in on-call and weekend rota

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• Developed clinical reasoning as well as analytical and creative problems solving skills.
• Prioritisation: Ability to prioritise workload demands.
• Support: Ability to acknowledge need for, and seek support
• Communication skills: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills as required in an oncology and palliative care setting. Ability to deal with imparting bad news.
• Written and documentation skills: Ability to produce professional reports and records including, multi-professional care plans, letters, assessments for hospital and external agencies.
• Reflective Skills: Ability to reflect on clinical practice.
• Team skills: Ability to work as part of a supportive team.
• Autonomous working: Ability to work in a highly motivated, self-directed manner on clinical and departmental activities.
• Concentration: Well developed concentration skills
• IT skills: Ability to enter data, prepare reports, formal written documentation and multi-media presentations.
• Assessments: knowledge and demonstration of assessment and rehabilitation interventions relevant to inpatients, surgical and medical patients
• Cultural: knowledge of cultural and linguistic issues in working with a multi cultural caseload
• Clinical Governance: awareness of the principles of clinical governance/ audit
• Colleagues: awareness of the roles of other professionRecord keeping: awareness of the standards of record keepingals.

Desirable

• Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Supervisory skills: Ability to fulfil supervisory role for undergraduate students.
• Educational skills: Ability to teach both patients and carers in areas relating to rehabilitation.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations and education sessions to health care colleagues and members of public.
• Policies: knowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to oncology in adults.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Member of CSP or have equivalent Indemnity cover Registered member of HCPC Experience Essential Experience of working with adult inpatients. This can be from student placements however examples of development of core skills in this area must be demonstrated. Experience of working with adult outpatients. This can be from student placements however examples of development of core skills in this area must be demonstrated. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of working with patients from multicultural/lingual backgrounds and working with interpreters. Experience of working in oncology Experience of acute respiratory, and able to take part in on-call and weekend rota Skills Abilities/knowledge Essential Developed clinical reasoning as well as analytical and creative problems solving skills. Prioritisation: Ability to prioritise workload demands. Support: Ability to acknowledge need for, and seek support Communication skills: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills as required in an oncology and palliative care setting. Ability to deal with imparting bad news. Written and documentation skills: Ability to produce professional reports and records including, multi-professional care plans, letters, assessments for hospital and external agencies. Reflective Skills: Ability to reflect on clinical practice. Team skills: Ability to work as part of a supportive team. Autonomous working: Ability to work in a highly motivated, self-directed manner on clinical and departmental activities. Concentration: Well developed concentration skills IT skills: Ability to enter data, prepare reports, formal written documentation and multi-media presentations. Assessments: knowledge and demonstration of assessment and rehabilitation interventions relevant to inpatients, surgical and medical patients Cultural: knowledge of cultural and linguistic issues in working with a multi cultural caseload Clinical Governance: awareness of the principles of clinical governance/ audit Colleagues: awareness of the roles of other professionRecord keeping: awareness of the standards of record keepingals. Desirable Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively. Supervisory skills: Ability to fulfil supervisory role for undergraduate students. Educational skills: Ability to teach both patients and carers in areas relating to rehabilitation. Proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations and education sessions to health care colleagues and members of public. Policies: knowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to oncology in adults.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden - Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden - Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Band 7 Outpatients Occupational Therapist, working across both the Sutton and Chelsea sites37.5 hours per week.

Award-Winning Patient CareWe're world-renowned for our research and treatment of cancer and we have been awarded the Charter Mark for our commitment to excellence in patient care.

What can we provide for you?The opportunity to work within the largest cancer centre in Europe and to build on your existing skills and experience. You should have evidence of experience in oncology and palliative care. The hospital encourages professional and personal development through an in-service education programme and support for study leave.

How do we work?We take a genuinely multiprofessional approach to the rehabilitation of patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery.

This is post is dedicated to the running and ongoing development of the outpatient occupational therapy service. The post holder will be pivotal in the development of the service as well as the key professional in providing Occupational Therapy input for outpatients with deficits resulting from cancer and its treatment.

The Royal Marsden Foundation NHS Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with an international reputation for high quality patient care, research & development and education. We are one of the first Foundation Trusts in the UK.

To make an informal enquiry, please contact Lauren Blackburn, Operational Lead OT, on 020 8661 3090

Main duties of the job

1.1. Cancer care is a rapidly developing area of expertise within Occupational Therapy.

1.2. This Band 7 Occupational Therapist will develop and lead the Occupational Therapy Outpatient service across both sites of the Trust.

1.3. They will develop a structure for the outpatient service, including, but not limited to: establishing prioritisation criteria, defining and implementing assessments and outcome measures applicable to each referral reason, standardising evidence-based practice across both sites, defining pathways for delivery of Occupational Therapy input, reporting on activity and collecting relevant data for the service, and developing patient resources for self-management.

1.4. They will be the primary point of contact for co-ordinating appointments, treating, managing and prioritising outpatient referrals, assessing patients, providing occupational therapy input, including the use of supported self-management strategies and onward referrals.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year pro rata per annum including inner London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-163681

Job locations

The Royal Marsden

Chelsea & Sutton

SW3 6JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

Undertake and oversee all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

2.1. The Band 7 Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of a high quality and evidence-based service. The post holder is a skilled practitioner, who will act as a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, families and other members of the health care team. The post holder takes a lead role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the occupational therapy service within areas of advanced clinical practice.

2.2. Provide a holistic assessment of patients with cancer. These patients may present with complex physical, emotional and psychological needs as a result of their cancer diagnosis and its treatment with surgery, radiotherapy, protons and systemic anti-cancer therapy.

2.3. Provide a holistic therapeutic assessment of patients with cancer symptoms as a result of tumour activity, metastatic disease or treatment. These patients may present with complex physical, emotional and psychological needs as a result of their cancer diagnosis and its treatment with surgery, radiotherapy, protons and systemic anti-cancer therapy.2.4. Work with the multidisciplinary team to provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of patients with complex rehabilitation needs. Act as a source of knowledge and give support and guidance where necessary to progress patients and plan timely onward referral.2.5. Develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes and make appropriate referrals to other disciplines.2.6. Provide advice, support and supervision for designated junior Occupational Therapists. Supervision with junior members of staff takes the form of formal training, reflective practice and clinical reasoning.2.7. To be a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, relatives and colleagues of all disciplines both within the Trust, locally and nationally. The post holder works closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist input to a planned programme of co-ordinated care.2.8. The band 7 Occupational Therapist has developed an advanced area of clinical practise within Occupational Therapy and oncology and palliative care. The post holder has a responsibility to share best practise, answer queries and provide education within this specialist area.2.9. Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects in conjunction with colleagues to further clinical practice and service development.2.10. Contribute to service development by identifying and/or implementing specific changes to practice, in conjunction with the rehabilitation team.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification: Undertake and oversee all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. 2.1. The Band 7 Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of a high quality and evidence-based service. The post holder is a skilled practitioner, who will act as a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, families and other members of the health care team. The post holder takes a lead role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the occupational therapy service within areas of advanced clinical practice. 2.2. Provide a holistic assessment of patients with cancer. These patients may present with complex physical, emotional and psychological needs as a result of their cancer diagnosis and its treatment with surgery, radiotherapy, protons and systemic anti-cancer therapy. 2.3. Provide a holistic therapeutic assessment of patients with cancer symptoms as a result of tumour activity, metastatic disease or treatment. These patients may present with complex physical, emotional and psychological needs as a result of their cancer diagnosis and its treatment with surgery, radiotherapy, protons and systemic anti-cancer therapy.2.4. Work with the multidisciplinary team to provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of patients with complex rehabilitation needs. Act as a source of knowledge and give support and guidance where necessary to progress patients and plan timely onward referral.2.5. Develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes and make appropriate referrals to other disciplines.2.6. Provide advice, support and supervision for designated junior Occupational Therapists. Supervision with junior members of staff takes the form of formal training, reflective practice and clinical reasoning.2.7. To be a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, relatives and colleagues of all disciplines both within the Trust, locally and nationally. The post holder works closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist input to a planned programme of co-ordinated care.2.8. The band 7 Occupational Therapist has developed an advanced area of clinical practise within Occupational Therapy and oncology and palliative care. The post holder has a responsibility to share best practise, answer queries and provide education within this specialist area.2.9. Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects in conjunction with colleagues to further clinical practice and service development.2.10. Contribute to service development by identifying and/or implementing specific changes to practice, in conjunction with the rehabilitation team.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State Registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) for Occupational Therapy.
• Evidence of experience in clinical supervision and appraisal.
• Evidence of experience in leadership, project management, audit, outcome measurement and clinical governance.
• Evidence of experience in presentation and teaching skills.
• Post-grad study days/courses in oncology/palliative care.

Desirable

• Approved fieldwork supervisor course.
• Membership of a clinical interest group in occupational therapy
• Accredited wheelchair course.
• Accredited splinting and hand therapy course.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate clinical experience with a minimum of two years' experience in oncology and palliative care.
• Evidence of experience in clinical supervision and appraisal.
• Evidence of experience in leadership, project management, audit, outcomes measurement and clinical governance.
• Evidence of experience in presentation and teaching skills.

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of functional assessment and treatment techniques for oncology and palliative care patients, including physical, cognitive, psychosocial functional assessments and treatment, as well as specific symptom and lifestyle management techniques (e.g. relaxation, anxiety, breathlessness and fatigue management).
• Risk assessment: Ability to carry out risk assessments concerning patients and staff safety, including Manual Handling.
• Ability to assess risks associated with lone working, take responsibility for reporting to colleagues and ensuring self and patient are safe at all times.
• Ability to assess potential risks with regard to patients' discharge from hospital.
• Expertise in group dynamics, planning, facilitating, running and evaluating therapeutic groups.
• Advanced clinical reasoning as well as analytical and creative problems solving skills.
• Communication skills: Advanced communication skills with particular ability to work with complex/sensitive situations with patients, carers, OT colleagues and the wider MDT; Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills as required in an oncology and palliative care setting; Ability to deal with imparting bad news.
• Written and documentation skills: Ability to produce professional and accurate notes and records including management reports, service development proposals, multi-professional care plans, letters, assessments for hospital and external agencies.
• Reflective Skills: Ability to reflect on and make positive changes to own and departmental clinical practices.
• Team skills: Ability to facilitate supportive team working to maintain efficacy, efficiency and morale.
• Autonomous working: Ability to work in a highly motivated self-directed manner on clinical and departmental activities.
• Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise workload and organise time effectively to manage multiple priorities.
• Supervisory skills: Ability to fulfil supervisory and mentor role for junior staff and undergraduate students
• Educational skills: Ability to teach both patients and carers in areas relating to rehabilitation; Proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations and education sessions to health care colleagues and members of public.
• IT skills: Ability to enter data, prepare reports, formal written documentation and multi-media presentations. Confident in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel.
• NHS/Trust: Sound understanding of current NHS and the Trust's issues

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) for Occupational Therapy. Evidence of experience in clinical supervision and appraisal. Evidence of experience in leadership, project management, audit, outcome measurement and clinical governance. Evidence of experience in presentation and teaching skills. Post-grad study days/courses in oncology/palliative care. Desirable Approved fieldwork supervisor course. Membership of a clinical interest group in occupational therapy Accredited wheelchair course. Accredited splinting and hand therapy course. Experience Essential Significant post graduate clinical experience with a minimum of two years' experience in oncology and palliative care. Evidence of experience in clinical supervision and appraisal. Evidence of experience in leadership, project management, audit, outcomes measurement and clinical governance. Evidence of experience in presentation and teaching skills. Skills Abilities/knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge of functional assessment and treatment techniques for oncology and palliative care patients, including physical, cognitive, psychosocial functional assessments and treatment, as well as specific symptom and lifestyle management techniques (e.g. relaxation, anxiety, breathlessness and fatigue management). Risk assessment: Ability to carry out risk assessments concerning patients and staff safety, including Manual Handling. Ability to assess risks associated with lone working, take responsibility for reporting to colleagues and ensuring self and patient are safe at all times. Ability to assess potential risks with regard to patients' discharge from hospital. Expertise in group dynamics, planning, facilitating, running and evaluating therapeutic groups. Advanced clinical reasoning as well as analytical and creative problems solving skills. Communication skills: Advanced communication skills with particular ability to work with complex/sensitive situations with patients, carers, OT colleagues and the wider MDT; Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills as required in an oncology and palliative care setting; Ability to deal with imparting bad news. Written and documentation skills: Ability to produce professional and accurate notes and records including management reports, service development proposals, multi-professional care plans, letters, assessments for hospital and external agencies. Reflective Skills: Ability to reflect on and make positive changes to own and departmental clinical practices. Team skills: Ability to facilitate supportive team working to maintain efficacy, efficiency and morale. Autonomous working: Ability to work in a highly motivated self-directed manner on clinical and departmental activities. Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise workload and organise time effectively to manage multiple priorities. Supervisory skills: Ability to fulfil supervisory and mentor role for junior staff and undergraduate students Educational skills: Ability to teach both patients and carers in areas relating to rehabilitation; Proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations and education sessions to health care colleagues and members of public. IT skills: Ability to enter data, prepare reports, formal written documentation and multi-media presentations. Confident in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel. NHS/Trust: Sound understanding of current NHS and the Trust's issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden

Chelsea & Sutton

SW3 6JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden

Chelsea & Sutton

SW3 6JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are inviting applications from experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologists for an exciting new senior psychologist position in our well-established and respected HIV and Sexual health services. We are particularly interested to receive applications from psychologists with experience in or relevant to the specialism of HIV, sexual health and psychosexual difficulties, as well as leadership and supervisory experience.

The role would suit psychologists who are passionate about supporting people who have experienced social and political marginalisation. It provides opportunities to work critically and systemically with themes including the impact of social stigma and intersectional identities. The successful candidate will be joining a team of dynamic and forward-thinking psychologists.

We are recruiting for two vacancieso Permanent: 37.5 hours per week (1wte)o Fixed-term for 8 months: 22.5 hours per week (0.6wte)

Main duties of the job

• To provide a highly specialist psychology service as part of CNWL's integrated multidisciplinary Sexual Health and HIV Services.
• To contribute to team leadership and co-lead on operational delivery and oversight of pathways. To undertake referral screening, demand and capacity management, audit and outcome monitoring, clinical governance, and provide senior duty cover to the psychology team.
• To lead on digital innovations including electronic patient record developments, website and social media content, and development, implementation and evaluation of new technologies.
• To use co-production, patient experience and outcome data to improve the accessibility, acceptability and quality of services, with particular attention to health inequalities and barriers experienced by underserved communities.
• To provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, including treatment planning, implementation and systematic monitoring of clinical outcomes.
• To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate.
• To manage and supervise a newly created assistant psychologist role.
• To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
• To work collaboratively with the Lead Psychologist and senior team on agreed service priorities and outcomes and support the implementation with the team.

About us

The psychology team forms part of CNWL's integrated, multidisciplinary HIV and Sexual Health services, working closely alongside doctors, nurses, health advisers, peer support workers, healthcare support workers, customer care and administrative staff in providing holistic care to patients. The team provides training placements for clinical and counselling psychology trainees as well as trainee psychosexual therapists.

The successful candidate will be supported in their professional development, including access to CPD from CNWL psychological workforce development. The post holders will receive clinical and management supervision from the Lead Psychologist for HIV and Sexual Health services and will be provided with appropriate training and support. A full Trust and local induction will be provided.

The role is clinic-based. The role may involve the provision of inpatient and community psychology services to young people, adults, older adults and their families, including working in the community, on wards, in prisons, and remotely as required by the service. Service provision is flexible and may include working across different locations and clinic times as required.

Job summary

Ealing Neurological Rehabilitation Team - Band 6 Physiotherapist

Are you an innovative, organised and motivated Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in neurology? Would you like to work in a friendly and supportive environment with a focus on further learning and developing clinical skills? We have exciting opportunities for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our specialist multidisciplinary community neuro rehabilitation service.

Main duties of the job

The ENable team provides a stroke pathway for clients recently discharged from stroke units and a long term neurological conditions pathway for either progressive or acquired neurological conditions.

This is an opportunity to develop your clinical Occupational Therapy practice and deliver evidence based assessment and rehabilitation with a focus on functional rehabilitation in client homes and supporting clients with complex disabilities..

The successful candidate will provide evidence-based, goal focused rehabilitation appropriate to the various specialist areas. We are looking for a highly motivated team worker with excellent communication skills.

You will need to have postgraduate experience, including substantial experience working in neurology, rehabilitation and experience or an interest in the community setting within the NHS.

About us

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

We may be able to consider offering this position as a secondment should your current employer be open to this.

To ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process, applicants are asked to submit applications that accurately represent their own knowledge, experience, and communication style. Whilst the use of AI-assisted tools is not prohibited, we encourage candidates not to rely on them to generate application content, as we wish to gain a genuine understanding of each individual's skills, experience, and motivations.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-ECP-0719

Job locations

Ealing Day Treatment Centre

1 Britten Drive

Southall

UB1 2SH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide an evidence-based assessment, treatment and advisory service to clients with neurological conditions both progressive and acquired such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinsons disease, MS, spinal cord pathologies, MND.
• To work flexibly with all other members of the ENABLE team to provide an integrated rehabilitation service to clients in accordance with the philosophy and operational policies of the team
• To see clients in community outpatient clinics or other settings such as their own homes, or leisure facilities
• To manage a varied caseload comprising clients with a range of neurological diagnosis causing neurological impairments that often include musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, cognitive and communication impairments as well.
• To participate in departmental continuous professional development, education and training, audit and research projects.
• To manage a complex caseload using evidence-based clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis
• To use a client centred, goal-orientated rehabilitation approach.
• To participate in departmental clinical supervision that is responsive and personalised e.g. can take the form of formal training, clinical reasoning, peer review, case reviews and reflective practise.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide an evidence-based assessment, treatment and advisory service to clients with neurological conditions both progressive and acquired such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinsons disease, MS, spinal cord pathologies, MND. To work flexibly with all other members of the ENABLE team to provide an integrated rehabilitation service to clients in accordance with the philosophy and operational policies of the team To see clients in community outpatient clinics or other settings such as their own homes, or leisure facilities To manage a varied caseload comprising clients with a range of neurological diagnosis causing neurological impairments that often include musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, cognitive and communication impairments as well. To participate in departmental continuous professional development, education and training, audit and research projects. To manage a complex caseload using evidence-based clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis To use a client centred, goal-orientated rehabilitation approach. To participate in departmental clinical supervision that is responsive and personalised e.g. can take the form of formal training, clinical reasoning, peer review, case reviews and reflective practise.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree Occupational Therapy
• State registration with HCPC
• Relevant Post Registration courses or in-house training

Desirable

• Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Significant post -registration experience working as band 5 or band 6 or equivalent in experience
• Experience in a variety of core areas to include the following: oNeurology oCare of Older people oCommunity
• Previous experience of working with students or supervising students

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the UK health service or a similar health economy as an Occupational Therapist
• Management experience of departmental duties

Skills

Essential

• Participated in some form of evidence based practice e.g. research, audit
• Demonstrate ability to use Computers including: internet, word, power point and excel
• Problem solving skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of holistic rehabilitation of clients with complex needs and disability
• Good understanding of a neuro MDT and the role of OT within this.

Desirable

• Able to direct own study programme

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Degree Occupational Therapy State registration with HCPC Relevant Post Registration courses or in-house training Desirable Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group Experience Essential Significant post -registration experience working as band 5 or band 6 or equivalent in experience Experience in a variety of core areas to include the following: oNeurology oCare of Older people oCommunity Previous experience of working with students or supervising students Desirable Previous experience of working in the UK health service or a similar health economy as an Occupational Therapist Management experience of departmental duties Skills Essential Participated in some form of evidence based practice e.g. research, audit Demonstrate ability to use Computers including: internet, word, power point and excel Problem solving skills Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understanding of holistic rehabilitation of clients with complex needs and disability Good understanding of a neuro MDT and the role of OT within this. Desirable Able to direct own study programme

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ealing Day Treatment Centre

1 Britten Drive

Southall

UB1 2SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ealing Day Treatment Centre

1 Britten Drive

Southall

UB1 2SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Psychologist / Psychotherapist / Systemic Therapist to join the healthcare team at Oasis Restore Secure School (ORSS).

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the UK's first secure school, providing a highly specialist, trauma-informed therapeutic service to children and young people within a unique residential, education and healthcare environment.

The postholder will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, alongside consultation and advice to the wider multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with healthcare, residential and education colleagues to promote a therapeutic culture and support the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children at ORSS.

The role requires a clinician who can work confidently with complexity, develop strong therapeutic relationships and apply specialist clinical knowledge within a secure and highly structured environment. You will contribute to the development of trauma-informed practice across the school, including reflective practice, training, consultation and staff development.

You will also provide professional and clinical supervision to relevant colleagues and contribute to service development, audit, research and quality improvement.

The post is Band 8a, 1.0 WTE, based at Oasis Restore Secure School.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will:

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to children and young people at Oasis Restore Secure School.
• Develop and deliver psychologically informed, evidence-based care plans and interventions tailored to the individual needs of children.
• Work within a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and developmentally informed framework, recognising the impact of children's experiences on their strengths, needs and difficulties.
• Develop effective therapeutic relationships with children and their families and support children to express their views and participate meaningfully in decisions about their care.
• Provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to healthcare, residential and education colleagues.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary formulation, risk assessment, risk management and treatment planning.
• Support the development of a therapeutic culture across ORSS through training, consultation, reflective practice and staff support.
• Provide professional and clinical supervision to Band 7 Highly Specialist Clinical Practitioners, Assistant Practitioners and other colleagues as appropriate.
• Contribute to whole-school training and education programmes relating to psychological understanding and therapeutic interventions.
• Contribute to service development, audit, research and evaluation to support evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate and inclusive services to the communities we serve.

At Oasis Restore Secure School, CNWL works as part of a multidisciplinary partnership alongside residential and education colleagues to provide integrated healthcare for children and young people. The healthcare model is centred on the individual needs of each child and supports a trauma-informed, relational and psychologically informed approach to care.

Working at ORSS provides an opportunity to be part of a developing service and to contribute directly to the ongoing development of a new model of secure care. Staff are encouraged to contribute their expertise, challenge existing practice appropriately and identify opportunities for learning, innovation and service improvement.

We are committed to supporting our staff through professional supervision, continuing professional development, reflective practice and opportunities to contribute to service development. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team where collaborative working, professional curiosity and a commitment to improving outcomes for children are highly valued.

CNWL is committed to safeguarding children and adults, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring that all staff work in accordance with relevant professional, organisational and partner-agency policies and procedures.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2080

Job locations

Oasis Restore Secure School

Sir Evelyn Road

Rochester

ME1 3YB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Therapeutic Practice

The postholder will provide a comprehensive, highly specialist therapeutic service to children at Oasis Restore Secure School, including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, alongside advice and consultation to colleagues within the childs multidisciplinary team.

The postholder will:

• Undertake specialist assessments using a range of appropriate information sources, including psychological and neuropsychological assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, structured and semi-structured interviews and direct or indirect observation.
• Develop psychological formulations that integrate complex clinical, developmental, historical, social and environmental factors.
• Formulate and implement evidence-based psychological treatment and management plans.
• Deliver a range of individual, family and group psychological interventions, adapting approaches according to the childs needs and presentation.
• Evaluate treatment options and review interventions in response to progress, changing needs and clinical risk.
• Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge where care is managed through psychologically based care plans.
• Contribute specialist knowledge of complex mental health presentations to multidisciplinary assessment and care planning.
• Provide advice regarding psychological aspects of physical and mental healthcare and treatment.
• Undertake risk assessment and risk management and provide specialist advice to colleagues regarding psychological aspects of risk.
• Undertake family therapy or systemic work with children and their carers where appropriate.
• Respond to urgent referrals and participate in relevant duty arrangements.

Trauma-Informed and Relational Practice

The postholder will contribute to the development of a trauma-informed and psychologically informed culture across ORSS.

This will include:

• Developing therapeutic relationships that recognise the individual experiences, strengths, needs and developmental stage of each child.
• Supporting children to express their views and ensuring their voice is incorporated into their care and service development.
• Considering diversity, culture, identity, gender and sexuality sensitively within assessment, formulation and intervention.
• Supporting residential and education colleagues to develop psychologically informed approaches to working with children.
• Participating in and contributing to Reflective Practice and staff support activities.
• Supporting the development and delivery of therapeutic activities and opportunities for expression, exploration and empowerment.

Multidisciplinary and Partnership Working

The postholder will work closely with healthcare colleagues and the wider ORSS team, including residential and education staff, families, carers and professionals within each childs community network.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing authoritative specialist psychological advice within multidisciplinary care.
• Contributing to formulation, diagnosis, treatment planning and risk management.
• Communicating complex and sensitive clinical information clearly and appropriately.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues where there are differing views or complex clinical and safeguarding considerations.
• Supporting a shared understanding of childrens psychological needs across the residential, education and healthcare environments.
• Contributing to the development of effective professional networks and collaborative working arrangements.

Supervision, Training and Staff Development

The postholder will contribute to the development of the wider workforce through:

• Providing professional and clinical supervision to Band 7 Highly Specialist Clinical Practitioners, Assistant Practitioners and other colleagues as appropriate.
• Providing teaching, training and consultation to healthcare, residential and education staff.
• Contributing to whole-school training and liaison programmes.
• Supporting pre- and post-qualification teaching within the relevant professional discipline.
• Participating in Reflective Practice and other activities supporting staff development and wellbeing.
• Sharing specialist knowledge and good practice within CNWL and, where appropriate, nationally.

Service Development, Governance and Quality Improvement

The postholder will contribute to the development and evaluation of psychological and therapeutic services at ORSS and across the Health and Justice Children and Young People Service Line.

This will include:

• Participating in audit, research and service evaluation.
• Supporting the development and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Identifying opportunities for service development and innovation.
• Contributing to policy and practice development within the relevant professional discipline.
• Supporting clinical governance and maintaining high professional standards.
• Using research evidence and current professional guidance to inform clinical practice.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, reports and statistical information.
• Contributing to quality improvement and the ongoing development of the ORSS therapeutic model.

Professional Responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Work autonomously within professional standards, relevant legislation and CNWL policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional registration and undertake continuing professional development relevant to the role.
• Participate in regular professional supervision and appraisal.
• Maintain awareness of current developments in psychological and therapeutic practice, particularly in relation to children and young people in secure settings.
• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and professional self-governance.
• Work in accordance with Health and Justice security, health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Promote equality, diversity and human rights throughout all aspects of clinical and professional practice.
• Work flexibly in response to the developing needs of the service.

This job description provides an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive. The role may develop over time in response to the changing needs of Oasis Restore Secure School, CNWL and the children and young people receiving care.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical and Therapeutic Practice The postholder will provide a comprehensive, highly specialist therapeutic service to children at Oasis Restore Secure School, including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, alongside advice and consultation to colleagues within the childs multidisciplinary team. The postholder will: Undertake specialist assessments using a range of appropriate information sources, including psychological and neuropsychological assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, structured and semi-structured interviews and direct or indirect observation. Develop psychological formulations that integrate complex clinical, developmental, historical, social and environmental factors. Formulate and implement evidence-based psychological treatment and management plans. Deliver a range of individual, family and group psychological interventions, adapting approaches according to the childs needs and presentation. Evaluate treatment options and review interventions in response to progress, changing needs and clinical risk. Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge where care is managed through psychologically based care plans. Contribute specialist knowledge of complex mental health presentations to multidisciplinary assessment and care planning. Provide advice regarding psychological aspects of physical and mental healthcare and treatment. Undertake risk assessment and risk management and provide specialist advice to colleagues regarding psychological aspects of risk. Undertake family therapy or systemic work with children and their carers where appropriate. Respond to urgent referrals and participate in relevant duty arrangements. Trauma-Informed and Relational Practice The postholder will contribute to the development of a trauma-informed and psychologically informed culture across ORSS. This will include: Developing therapeutic relationships that recognise the individual experiences, strengths, needs and developmental stage of each child. Supporting children to express their views and ensuring their voice is incorporated into their care and service development. Considering diversity, culture, identity, gender and sexuality sensitively within assessment, formulation and intervention. Supporting residential and education colleagues to develop psychologically informed approaches to working with children. Participating in and contributing to Reflective Practice and staff support activities. Supporting the development and delivery of therapeutic activities and opportunities for expression, exploration and empowerment. Multidisciplinary and Partnership Working The postholder will work closely with healthcare colleagues and the wider ORSS team, including residential and education staff, families, carers and professionals within each childs community network. Responsibilities will include: Providing authoritative specialist psychological advice within multidisciplinary care. Contributing to formulation, diagnosis, treatment planning and risk management. Communicating complex and sensitive clinical information clearly and appropriately. Working collaboratively with colleagues where there are differing views or complex clinical and safeguarding considerations. Supporting a shared understanding of childrens psychological needs across the residential, education and healthcare environments. Contributing to the development of effective professional networks and collaborative working arrangements. Supervision, Training and Staff Development The postholder will contribute to the development of the wider workforce through: Providing professional and clinical supervision to Band 7 Highly Specialist Clinical Practitioners, Assistant Practitioners and other colleagues as appropriate. Providing teaching, training and consultation to healthcare, residential and education staff. Contributing to whole-school training and liaison programmes. Supporting pre- and post-qualification teaching within the relevant professional discipline. Participating in Reflective Practice and other activities supporting staff development and wellbeing. Sharing specialist knowledge and good practice within CNWL and, where appropriate, nationally. Service Development, Governance and Quality Improvement The postholder will contribute to the development and evaluation of psychological and therapeutic services at ORSS and across the Health and Justice Children and Young People Service Line. This will include: Participating in audit, research and service evaluation. Supporting the development and implementation of evidence-based practice. Identifying opportunities for service development and innovation. Contributing to policy and practice development within the relevant professional discipline. Supporting clinical governance and maintaining high professional standards. Using research evidence and current professional guidance to inform clinical practice. Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, reports and statistical information. Contributing to quality improvement and the ongoing development of the ORSS therapeutic model. Professional Responsibilities The postholder will: Work autonomously within professional standards, relevant legislation and CNWL policies and procedures. Maintain professional registration and undertake continuing professional development relevant to the role. Participate in regular professional supervision and appraisal. Maintain awareness of current developments in psychological and therapeutic practice, particularly in relation to children and young people in secure settings. Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and professional self-governance. Work in accordance with Health and Justice security, health and safety and safeguarding procedures. Promote equality, diversity and human rights throughout all aspects of clinical and professional practice. Work flexibly in response to the developing needs of the service. This job description provides an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive. The role may develop over time in response to the changing needs of Oasis Restore Secure School, CNWL and the children and young people receiving care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good honours degree in Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). A recognised professional post-graduate qualification in Systemic Therapy, Family Therapy, Arts Therapies, Psychotherapy or relevant core mental health professional therapeutic training.
• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, equivalent to that accredited by the BPS
• Evidence of post-qualification specialist training, experience and developing expertise in a specialist area of clinical practice.
• HCPC Registration.

Desirable

• Pre- or Post-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
• Reflective practice training and experience
• Post-qualification experience and training in neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention in a forensic mental health setting.
• Completion of supervisor training course.
• Post-qualification training in a recognised psychological therapy for trauma
• Post-graduate training or experience in a forensic mental health setting.

Skills , Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Broad knowledge of models of assessment, management and treatment of children and young people in secure settings.
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Ability to work intensively with people who present challenges in the complexity of their problems and needs, including sexual and violent offending and self-harming and suicidal behaviours.
• An understanding of the social determinates of health inequalities and relevant psychological theory and practice
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology or equivalent for non-psychology professionals
• Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise relevant to post
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• oAbility to work intensively with people who present challenges in the complexity of their problems and needs, including sexual and violent offending and self-harming and suicidal behaviours

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. people with additional disabilities).
• Ability to write reports for varied audiences, including courts and purchasers of services.
• Can apply psychological knowledge creatively in developing new initiatives

Previous Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate further specialist training / experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a specialist clinical psychologist or equivalent professional mental health disciplines, or an alternative agreed by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist
• Experience of using a trauma informed approach
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
• Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings and preferably within a secure or education setting.
• Advanced knowledge, experience and expertise in at least one specialist area of clinical practice gained through specialist training and supervised practice (e.g. psychotherapy, neuropsychology, risk assessment, clinical supervision
• Experience of working with adolescents/children

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and training
• Experience of representing psychology/psychotherapy within the context of multi-disciplinary care
• Experience of working with neurodevelopmental difficulties among children
• oExperience of working with sexual behaviour difficulties and/or sexual offending.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A good honours degree in Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). A recognised professional post-graduate qualification in Systemic Therapy, Family Therapy, Arts Therapies, Psychotherapy or relevant core mental health professional therapeutic training. Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, equivalent to that accredited by the BPS Evidence of post-qualification specialist training, experience and developing expertise in a specialist area of clinical practice. HCPC Registration. Desirable Pre- or Post-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Reflective practice training and experience Post-qualification experience and training in neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention in a forensic mental health setting. Completion of supervisor training course. Post-qualification training in a recognised psychological therapy for trauma Post-graduate training or experience in a forensic mental health setting. Skills , Knowledge and Abilities Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Broad knowledge of models of assessment, management and treatment of children and young people in secure settings. Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Ability to work intensively with people who present challenges in the complexity of their problems and needs, including sexual and violent offending and self-harming and suicidal behaviours. An understanding of the social determinates of health inequalities and relevant psychological theory and practice Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology or equivalent for non-psychology professionals Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise relevant to post Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour oAbility to work intensively with people who present challenges in the complexity of their problems and needs, including sexual and violent offending and self-harming and suicidal behaviours Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. people with additional disabilities). Ability to write reports for varied audiences, including courts and purchasers of services. Can apply psychological knowledge creatively in developing new initiatives Previous Experience Essential Demonstrate further specialist training / experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a specialist clinical psychologist or equivalent professional mental health disciplines, or an alternative agreed by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist Experience of using a trauma informed approach Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings and preferably within a secure or education setting. Advanced knowledge, experience and expertise in at least one specialist area of clinical practice gained through specialist training and supervised practice (e.g. psychotherapy, neuropsychology, risk assessment, clinical supervision Experience of working with adolescents/children Desirable Experience of teaching and training Experience of representing psychology/psychotherapy within the context of multi-disciplinary care Experience of working with neurodevelopmental difficulties among children oExperience of working with sexual behaviour difficulties and/or sexual offending.

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).

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UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oasis Restore Secure School

Sir Evelyn Road

Rochester

ME1 3YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oasis Restore Secure School

Sir Evelyn Road

Rochester

ME1 3YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Previous applicants within the last 3 months need not apply.

We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our friendly and compassionate established multi-disciplinary Team on a Permanent basis working 33 hours a week.

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

About us

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

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

An opportunity to work for one of the top 10 NHS employers.

Job summary

Role OverviewThe post holder will join the North Westminster and Queen's Park & Paddington Community Mental Health Triage Teams, which act as the main access point for mental health referrals across 22 GP practices. We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to support the delivery of high-quality, accessible mental health care within an integrated community setting.

Key PurposeThe post holder will undertake mental health assessments, manage referrals, and provide signposting to ensure timely and appropriate care. They will also deliver short-term interventions within the Mental Health Hub and primary care, supporting continuity across community services. Some duties may take place within aligned GP practices.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health and risk assessments.
• Provide brief, evidence-based interventions.
• Communicate effectively with MDTs, GPs, and partner agencies.
• Liaise with community services to support coordinated pathways.
• Contribute to training of colleagues, students, and primary care staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and follow professional standards.
• Participate in audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

o Receive and triage GP referrals, completing comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify presenting issues, risks, and care needs.o Act as a liaison point for GP practices, offering support for patients with complex mental health needs and co-morbidities.o Screen routine and enhanced referrals, determining suitability for primary care management in line with thresholds and available resources.o Facilitate timely onward referrals and rapid access to Hub pathways, specialist teams, or external agencies.o Ensure early identification and fast-tracking of individuals showing signs of severe mental illness or high-risk concerns.o Respond promptly to safeguarding issues, ensuring appropriate escalation and compliance with safeguarding procedures.o Refer patients with common mental health problems to psychological therapies or other relevant support services.o Maintain high standards of practice using a psychosocial, problem-solving, and evaluative approach.o Use a range of therapeutic techniques and evidence-based interventions aligned with patient needs.o Demonstrate cultural competence, recognising social determinants of mental health and respecting diverse values, beliefs, and practices.o Engage in regular clinical supervision to support safe, effective, and reflective practice.

About us

We are committed to offering you an environment to flourish which includes dedicateddevelopment opportunitiesas well as ahealthier work life balance. We will offer you;

• Free access to our Staff and Wellbeing serviceto ensure that you are always looking after yourself
• Commitment tocareer mappingto ensure continuous professional development including opportunities within the Trust
• On-siteshadowing opportunitiesincluding HTT, Psych Liaison and many more
• An opportunity to work with afriendly, dynamic, passionate and diverse teamwho are committed to looking after each other as well as their patients
• Excellentstaff benefits: our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, blue light card, discounts at Nando's and Superdrug, mobile phone contracts and much more!
• Award-winning Staff Networks
• Hidden Gem & annualaward ceremonies

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply. Candidates must have current role in the community or if not in current role minimum 2 years experience of adult community mental health experience. Due to nature of the role this will be a face to face interview only and we can make adaptations for face to face interviewing if required.

This post will end early when maximum applications are reached, therefore it is advised you apply as soon as possible. Please note these are fixed term positions at 6 months.

An opportunity has arisen within MK Community Mental Health Hub Therapies Pathway for x2 fixed term Senior Assistant Psychologists to join this busy and well-established pathway. The position will suit an individual who is self-motivated, an excellent communicator and data competent, with a passion to support services for adults with complex mental health presentations.

Main duties of the job

You will be a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team and work alongside our qualified and experienced Psychologists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assist with a variety of service improvement and psychoeducational groups.

Applicants will be expected to hold a BPS approved degree in Psychology (upper second or first class) and have current experience of working within a secondary care mental health community setting as a paid Assistant Psychologist in a mental health setting. It will be essential to have experience of working with people with complex mental health presentations and working in therapeutic groups in secondary care mental health setting. You will need to be highly motivated, a quick learner and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

About us

The post offers very relevant experience for future Clinical and Counselling Psychology training. The department also has good links with the Oxford Doctoral Course and provides placements for trainees in all core disciplines.

MK Community Mental Health Hub Therapies Pathway delivers a pathway model for people with diagnoses of Complex Trauma, Personality Disorder, Complex Mood and Anxiety Disorders. The team delivers a range of evidence-based interventions as recommended by NICE Guidance.

CNWL are committed to progressing and supporting their staff with career development, training and CPD being encouraged.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Nursing Associate to join our School Nursing Team within Milton Keynes.

This relatively new post, that will support the current School Nursing Team to deliver the 5-19 element of the Healthy Child Programme. You will have an interest in preventative health with a passion for delivering safe, high-quality care to children and young people within the school, home and clinic setting.

Safeguarding children is at forefront of all the work carried out by the team and as a Nursing Associate you will support families as part of the Early Intervention Strategy.

The Role of the Nursing Associate is to assist and support the School Nurses (SN's) and Registered Nurses (RN's) in ensuring optimal care is delivered across Milton Keynes. The post holder will be responsible for delivering high quality, family centred compassionate care under the direction of a School Nurse or Registered Nurse, with a focus on promoting public health and safeguarding. You will be an accountable professional and have the ability to work without constant direct supervision; within the parameters of practice by undertaking a range of duties appropriate to the level of responsibility and knowledge and skills acquired

Main duties of the job

To work within the Nursing Associate parameters of practice to deliver high- quality, compassionate care to children aged 5-19 years, with a focus on promoting health and independence.

To work under the delegation of the School Nurse, managing a caseload, delivering planned packages of care.

Assist in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based programmes either with individual or groups of parents/carers/children, to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Deliver care to families in their homes, community locations and Schools.

Assist in the planning and delivery of programmes and activities such as; health needs assessments, continence, obesity/healthy eating, oral health, sleep and school readiness.

Support parents and young people with enuresis information, face to face, virtually and in a group setting.

Work in partnership with parents/carers, families and multi-disciplinary colleagues to maximise service delivery and to maintain effective relationships and communication.

Maintain clinical records in line with record keeping policy.

Maintain effective working relationships within the team and with other professionals.

Communicate professionally, demonstrating active listening and the ability to ask sensitive and appropriate questions with excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Have an awareness of local safeguarding procedures and appropriately respond to any identified concerns.

About us

Come and join our School Nursing Service!

Are you a Nursing Associate who is highly motivated with excellent team working and communication skills? If so then we would love you to come and join us!

We are currently recruiting to School Nursing Service which has recently implemented a new model of delivery. Our new model incorporates the development of new ways of working to meet the needs of our diverse and growing population. Please contact us for a discussion about our plans and what we can offer each other. We would also like to hear from you if you are Nursing Associate who is due to qualify soon. We actively encourage any applicants to come and meet the management team and 0-19 colleagues.

We can offer you:

A friendly, welcoming, nurturing and encouraging work environment that will support you in your practice and development

Local induction and an allocated mentor

Preceptorship for newly qualified staff

Strong leadership and management support

Regular clinical, management, and safeguarding supervision.

A clinical training programme to support your practice, tailored to your individual needs

A strong focus on staff wellbeing and access to excellent staff engagement programs and support services via our People Development team.

For additional things that CNWL can also offer please see the information attached to the advert.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as arisen for Radiography Department Assistants to join the Radiology Department and will be based primarily at the Whiston and St Helens sites of Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospital.

There are two 37.5 hours per week positions available.

The department provides a 7-day imaging service across all MWL sites, therefore the post will include evening, weekend and bank holiday duties.

The role will include assisting qualified staff during radiographic, CT and MRI procedures to include patient care, iv cannulation and clerical duties.

The role is interesting and varied and candidates must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to use their own initiative.

Good communication skills and a caring nature are essential.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th November, 2026

Main duties of the job

To provide assistance during imaging procedures as directed by a suitably qualified practitioner and co-ordinate inpatient transfer for all imaging modalities.

The Team provided radiological services to Health community, providing inpatient, outpatient and GP services to a broad spectrum of client/patient groups.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

The post holder will assist the Income and Contracting Team in the day-to-day management and reporting of Income from patient care activities, plus other operating Income. The post holder will acquire an overall knowledge of NHS finance and a good understanding of Income, in particular the NHS Payment Scheme mechanism and Costing, and assisting with the completion of quarterly Service Line Reporting (SLR).

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure that procedure notes are kept up to date and accurately reflect current practice.
• To manage own workload and ensure that work is delivered within the team's timetabled dates.
• To be a valuable member of the Trust's Finance Department and contribute to the delivery of its overall objectives.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals of the Directorate, other employees of the Trust, colleagues from other NHS organisations, and officers from other agencies to ensure the delivery of a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the maintenance of Income in the General Ledger, though accruals and adjustments, to ensure that all contractual and non-contract income is accounted for correctly. Using Oracle and Business Intelligence reports, such as transaction reports, to verify that information is being reported correctly.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional and inspiring senior leader to join our Adult Social Care Mental Health Services as an Operational Service Delivery Lead for East Staffordshire. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity within Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT), where you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality, integrated mental health and social care services for some of the most vulnerable people within our communities.

As a member of the Integrated Leadership Team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Adult Social Care Mental Health Services, driving innovation, performance, and service excellence. You will lead a highly skilled workforce within one of the largest integrated health and social care organisations in the country, ensuring that people remain at the centre of everything we do.

Main duties of the job

East Staffordshire is home to a rich and diverse population, encompassing urban, rural and culturally diverse communities, each with distinct strengths, challenges and needs. We are looking for a leader who understands the importance of inclusive practice, reducing inequalities, and developing services that respond effectively to the needs of all communities. You will be committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring that services are accessible, responsive and culturally competent.

A key aspect of the role involves working collaboratively with our colleagues in Staffordshire County Council under our successful 17-year Section 75 Partnership Agreement, strengthening integrated working arrangements and fostering strong relationships across health, social care, local government, voluntary sector and community partners. You will be expected to champion partnership working, influencing across organisational boundaries to improve outcomes for individuals, carers and families.

This is a challenging, rewarding and highly visible leadership position that offers the opportunity to drive transformational change, influence service development and contribute to the delivery of the Integrated Care System's ambitions across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Job summary

Fixed Term | 12 months

About You

• A post graduate qualification at master's level or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through a combination of in-depth experience postgraduate or post registration study, research and/or courses.
• Experience of leading operational implementation of service change across clinical services Strong programme management skills including planning, risk management, dependency management and reporting.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Associate Director of Operations, some of your responsibilities will include:

To lead on work to introduce Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

To redesign the way in which clinical documentation fits into the flow of care making it easier for the clinicians to focus on the patient throughout their consultation.

To work closely with clinical, digital and operational teams to shape how the new technology is adopted across the Trust.

To support colleagues in embedding new ways of working that increase efficiency and reduce the administrative burden.

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 summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Therapy Assistant's to join our professional team.

We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom

Main duties of the job

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That's where you come in.

We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you'll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn't a requirement for this role you'll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you'll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

Additional Working Pattern: 26.00

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

846-8290311-UJ

Job locations

Trinity House

Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent. Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths).

Skills & abilities

Essential

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). Ability to organise own work. Ability to cope with change. Ability to use own initiative. Moderate IT skills.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Empathetic. Supportive. Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable

Ability to manage

Essential

• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent. Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths). Skills & abilities Essential Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). Ability to organise own work. Ability to cope with change. Ability to use own initiative. Moderate IT skills. Personal attributes Essential Empathetic. Supportive. Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Ability to manage Essential Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trinity House

Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trinity House

Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Following the successful move into our state-of-the-art facilities at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), we are seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking Lead Pharmacy Technician - Quality Assurance to join our expanding Pharmacy team. This is a highly specialised role with a key responsibility for leading and developing Quality Assurance activities across the Aseptic Preparation Unit (APU), ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), NHS Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services (QAAPS) standards and all relevant regulatory requirements. The post holder will play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System, supporting environmental monitoring programmes, managing audits, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and inspection readiness, while helping to ensure the safe delivery of aseptic and chemotherapy services. We are looking for an individual with excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. We offer a supportive and innovative working environment, access to excellent training and development opportunities and the chance to influence and shape quality systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy technician who is passionate about quality, patient safety and service excellence to make a significant impact within a progressive and ambitious pharmacy team.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job are the following:

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of Quality Assurance activities within the APU, ensuring compliance with GMP, QAAPS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and develop quality systems, including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, audits, validation, and risk management processes.
• Oversee environmental monitoring and quality control programmes, investigating trends and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate internal audits and support external inspections, ensuring the service remains inspection-ready at all times.
• Act as an authorised product approver for aseptic products, supporting the safe release of chemotherapy and other aseptically prepared medicines.
• Provide specialist quality assurance advice and support to pharmacy, aseptic services and clinical trials teams.
• Support staff training, competency assessment and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of pharmacy technical services, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-focused service delivery.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job summary

The clinically-led musculoskeletal services at SWB Trust comprises physiotherapists, occupational therapists and consultant/advanced practitioners. We deliver a portfolio of patient-focused pathways within a range of Specialties including Pain Management, Rheumatology and Orthopaedics together with specialist or multidisciplinary clinics such as Hand Clinic, male/female pelvic floor dysfunction and rehabilitation programmes (at community leisure centres). Our clinicians work across the health system in hospitals, community clinics and general practices promoting best practice and delivering personalised care to meet the challenges of our complex population. Having supported our colleagues and patients through the pandemic, we continue to deliver an evolving and flexible model of care combining virtual and face-to-face access, to promote safety and patient choice.

Main duties of the job

This role is an exciting opportunity for a MSK clinician who is ready to progress towards a role specialising in MSK. You will work with a mentor to help support your learning needs and have access to supervision together with the monthly Quality Improvement Half Days, (available for all staff across the Trust). In turn, you will be expected to engage in activities to evaluate and develop an area of practice together with actively contributing to the support of peers and colleagues. The department is research-active, participating in several multi-centre trials with clinicians undertaking PhD study and other research training. We have close links with local universities and provide post-graduate placements for MACP students from the University of Birmingham.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job summary

An exciting 12 month fixed term opportunity has arisen for either a full time or part time Breast Screening Radiographer(s) to join our caring and supportive team.

This role focuses on attracting a mammography trained Radiographer with experience in mammography in the relevant clinical settings. The role is varied and requires the individual to undertake and support breast screening, symptomatic and assessment clinics. The work is extremely rewarding and would be best suited to individuals with the mental and physical resilience to complete this role.

Duties will be undertaken flexibly in the week to include a mixture of shift patterns to include weekend working, early starts and late finishes.

A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

This role is only open to female candidates. The requirement for a female to undertake this role is a Genuine Occupational Qualification and is exempt under section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, superseded by The Equality Act 2010.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

For the Band 6 position, the post holder should possess a BSc. in Radiography or equivalent, be state registered, have attained the Postgraduate Award in Mammographic practice, hold a full current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

The post holder will be a member of the multidisciplinary team based at Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital undertaking mammography examinations related to the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging referrals from local surgical out-patient clinics.

Duties will be undertaken at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital, the newly opened Coventry City Health Centre Unit, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, and on the three mobile breast screening units according to NHSBSP guidelines and Warwickshire, Solihull & Coventry Breast Screening Service & ISO 9000:2008 standard operating procedures.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

218-AHP-B6-8332593

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To undertake screening mammography across twenty mobile locations and two hospital sites.
• To perform accurate routine screening mammography examinations in a sensitive and professional manner, and be able to adapt techniques to individual service user within the timescales in line with NHSBSP guidance.
• To undertake mammography and associated specialist radiographic techniques at assessment and symptomatic clinics in static and satellite units as required.
• To carry out screening mammography examinations which are optimal for radiological interpretation in 97% of cases.
• To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance Programme and always ensuring compliance.
• To perform regular Quality Assurance tests on the x-ray equipment (mobile units and static sites), record all results accurately and inform the their Line Manager immediately of any results which are outside agreed parameters, or if the post-holder is the most senior inthe department, to take actions to resolve the problem.
• To adhere to IR(ME)R regulations and Local Rules of practice (IRR).
• To liaise with the local Medical Physics team and with other members of QA team to maintain regular and timely equipment checks and in line with NHSBSP QA guidelines.
• To check and document identification according to departmental practice for screening and symptomatic service users.
• To carry out mammography examinations required during specialised procedures such as X-ray guided localisation, stereotactic biopsies including vacuum assisted technology and tomosynthesis.
• To perform specialised mammography views in assessment and symptomatic clinics as well as using highly specialised and complex digital equipment to allow clinicians and advanced practitioners to perform accurate biopsies on impalpable lesions.
• To assist the Radiologist or Advanced Clinical Practitioner during specialised procedures and ensure that support is provided to service users undergoing invasive procedures.
• To image breast specimens for surgeons to ensure excision of all abnormal breast tissue
• To ensure that laboratory specimens are accurately labelled, documented, and transported to the pathology laboratory during clinics.
• To document any reported breast problems, significant clinical signs and symptoms.
• To operate RIS/PACS and associated ICT systems accurately and adhering to Trust policy.
• To take part in regular image analysis and clinical audit sessions of mammography standards to maintain a technical repeat rate of less than 2%.
• To take part in regular local and national client satisfaction surveys for screening clinics.

For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities To undertake screening mammography across twenty mobile locations and two hospital sites. To perform accurate routine screening mammography examinations in a sensitive and professional manner, and be able to adapt techniques to individual service user within the timescales in line with NHSBSP guidance. To undertake mammography and associated specialist radiographic techniques at assessment and symptomatic clinics in static and satellite units as required. To carry out screening mammography examinations which are optimal for radiological interpretation in 97% of cases. To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance Programme and always ensuring compliance. To perform regular Quality Assurance tests on the x-ray equipment (mobile units and static sites), record all results accurately and inform the their Line Manager immediately of any results which are outside agreed parameters, or if the post-holder is the most senior inthe department, to take actions to resolve the problem. To adhere to IR(ME)R regulations and Local Rules of practice (IRR). To liaise with the local Medical Physics team and with other members of QA team to maintain regular and timely equipment checks and in line with NHSBSP QA guidelines. To check and document identification according to departmental practice for screening and symptomatic service users. To carry out mammography examinations required during specialised procedures such as X-ray guided localisation, stereotactic biopsies including vacuum assisted technology and tomosynthesis. To perform specialised mammography views in assessment and symptomatic clinics as well as using highly specialised and complex digital equipment to allow clinicians and advanced practitioners to perform accurate biopsies on impalpable lesions. To assist the Radiologist or Advanced Clinical Practitioner during specialised procedures and ensure that support is provided to service users undergoing invasive procedures. To image breast specimens for surgeons to ensure excision of all abnormal breast tissue To ensure that laboratory specimens are accurately labelled, documented, and transported to the pathology laboratory during clinics. To document any reported breast problems, significant clinical signs and symptoms. To operate RIS/PACS and associated ICT systems accurately and adhering to Trust policy. To take part in regular image analysis and clinical audit sessions of mammography standards to maintain a technical repeat rate of less than 2%. To take part in regular local and national client satisfaction surveys for screening clinics. For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDiploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography or equivalent oPost-graduate Award in Mammography oHCPC State Registration

Desirable

• oEvidence of attendance on professional CPD study day courses.

Experience

Essential

• oMammography experience in screening or symptomatic clinics.

Desirable

• oExperience working in the NHS Breast screening programme. oNHSBSP oAble to perform mammography within a specified time and in accordance with NHS BSP standards. oExperience of working in an NHS radiology department.

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge and understanding of current mammography techniques and imaging equipment. oKnowledge of RIS/PACS systems and imaging workflows oDemonstrate recent CPD activity and self-awareness of own abilities and limitations. oHave basic IT skills to include knowledge of email, internet and written documents.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of current NHS breast imaging pathways oKnowledge of current issues relating to the NHS. oEvidence of recent study and research

Skills

Essential

• oDemonstrate empathy and sensitivity towards others. oDemonstrate effective communication skills. oDemonstrate leadership and team working. oDemonstrate excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. oProcesses a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work purposes. oAble to travel across the region to access all screening sites.

Desirable

• oBe able to show initiative and problem solve. oTo promote a positive working outlook to boost and maintain staff morale oSupervise the work performance of other staff.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography or equivalent oPost-graduate Award in Mammography oHCPC State Registration Desirable oEvidence of attendance on professional CPD study day courses. Experience Essential oMammography experience in screening or symptomatic clinics. Desirable oExperience working in the NHS Breast screening programme. oNHSBSP oAble to perform mammography within a specified time and in accordance with NHS BSP standards. oExperience of working in an NHS radiology department. Knowledge Essential oKnowledge and understanding of current mammography techniques and imaging equipment. oKnowledge of RIS/PACS systems and imaging workflows oDemonstrate recent CPD activity and self-awareness of own abilities and limitations. oHave basic IT skills to include knowledge of email, internet and written documents. Desirable oKnowledge of current NHS breast imaging pathways oKnowledge of current issues relating to the NHS. oEvidence of recent study and research Skills Essential oDemonstrate empathy and sensitivity towards others. oDemonstrate effective communication skills. oDemonstrate leadership and team working. oDemonstrate excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. oProcesses a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work purposes. oAble to travel across the region to access all screening sites. Desirable oBe able to show initiative and problem solve. oTo promote a positive working outlook to boost and maintain staff morale oSupervise the work performance of other staff. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is a full - time appointment for a Specialty Doctor in psychiatry to work in an established post in the central Manchester Early Intervention in Psychosis Team. The post consists of assessment and management of patients with psychotic conditions in the community. The team currently has a caseload of approximately 230. All of these service users are on CPA and will have care coordinators.

The successful candidate would assess 1-2 new patients a week and also conduct follow-up appointments. These appointments will take place either at the patient's home or within a community base and will generally be undertaken jointly with the care co-ordinator.

There is ample opportunity for development of a range of skills including domiciliary assessments, MDT interactions, Mental Health Act work, teaching and training of medical students and junior doctors, managerial, research and clinical governance work.

The Appointee is not required to participate in an on-call rota. However, this can be negotiated if the successful candidate wants to do on calls.

Main duties of the job

o The post holder will work as part of the team at Chorlton House. The post is community based with most work taking place at Chorlton House and some reviews taking place in patients' homes or in other community bases such as local CMHTs or GP surgeries.o The post holder will have access to the secretary shared across the 3 Manchester teams. ando The post holder will have a shared office with the ST doctor attached to the central team and the specialty doctor with the south EIS team. This is located within the team's base.o The post holder's work will include assessment of new patients, follow up reviews and CPA reviews with other MDT staff. There will be 1-2 new patient assessments per week and approximately 10-11 follow up reviews. The post holder will be expected to make diagnoses, assess risk, and formulate management plans with supervision as required. o They will assess and manage risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others. o They will attend the Early Intervention MDT and referral meetings.o The post holder will do some emergency work for the team's patients within usual working hours. The post holder will be expected to be a Section 12 Approved clinician. We will support the post holder to obtain S12 or AC approval if this is required

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job summary

The post involves working with people of all age (Children and Young People, Adults or Older People) experiencing a mental health crisis via the telephone. Working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, Mental Health First Responders will provide initial assessment and triage via the phone, as well as information, support, signposting, andadvice.

The post holder will provide compassionate and professional support to callers (including carers) and will support and assist individuals to cope more effectively with their mental health issues by assisting then with key aspects of their care plans, (if in place), supporting them in managing distress and challenges / difficulties which they might be struggling todeal with.

The post holder will seek advice from the clinical leads/shift coordinators with any call where the caller may require urgent assessment, or any call in which the appropriate response is unclear.

For people experiencing a mental health crisis, Mental Health First Responders will provide.o Mental state assessmentso Risk assessmentso Case formulationo A range of recovery focused interventionso Validation and de-escalation of crisis

Main duties of the job

Provide complex and sensitive information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (users of services, carers, multi-disciplinary staff, and other statutory / non statutory services)o Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service managing clinical enquirieso Provide a high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with local guidance.o Role model effective communication: demonstrating empathy, respect, compassion, and hope where there may be barriers to understanding

Ensure that individual episodes of care are delivered in a timely, effective and integrated manner.o Promote a recovery model that empowers persons, carers and relatives to be at the forefront of decision making, owning their packages of care/treatment.o Create, implement, and update care plans as required.o Utilise a range of hardware, software and applications provided by Trust and other stakeholders to sources and record information and communicate with service users and partners and be proficient in the use of IT hardware and software and digital telephony.o Champion persons' rights and service users including dignity, equality, diversity, choice and respect.o Provide advice and guidance regarding mental health problems.o Request information on specific individuals from Police Officers as per information sharing protocol

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated and innovative Health Care Assistant with a passion for Dermatology , preferably with dermatology experience, to join our busy team in Dermatology Outpatients at Altrincham/Stockport. The Dermatology Centre at Salford Royal offers a full range of dermatology services and is one of the largest of its kind in Europe.

Your job role will involve working in all the specialist areas

Whilst our main department is based at Salford Royal Hopsital, we also have a spoke service based at Bury, Stockport and Altrincham. Your main work base will be Stockport, work across our two site at Kingsgate House and Altrincham Health and Well being Centre but you will be expected to work across sites when required.

You will be a motivated team player with a flexible attitude and be able to demonstrate commitment to your own professional development. Ideally you will have an knowledge in Dermatology.

Every year the centre cares for approximately 13,000 new outpatients with a further 26,000 follow up appointments. We aim to provide the highest achievable standards of care.

Main duties of the job

Your role will include :

• The ability to organize your own workload
• Ability to recognize clinical signs of infection and when to request a medical review
• Demonstrate an understanding of treatments used within Dermatology that may be applied to patients attending the Daily Dressings clinic
• Ability to apply and monitor skin treatments correctly
• Ability to recognize failure of improvement in a patients' condition and when to seek a medical review
• Ability to support patients with the management of their skin condition
• Ability to book patient appointments via Patient Centre
• Ability to evaluate and document each patient visit via their Electronic Patient Record (EPR)
• Ability to work closely with the medical team regarding planning and evaluating patients' treatment
• To understand the clinical benefit of compression bandaging in leg ulcers to assist healing and to undertake training on how to apply K2 compression bandages.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

As a Health Care Assistant you will support the 5-19 service to carry out the National Child Measurement Programme and deliver health promotion sessions alongside this.

You will record patient information in both electronic patient records and on the NCMP platform to ensure clear and accurate recording of measurements.

You will provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake the delivery of the national child measurement programme (NCMP) in named schools under the direction of the public health Nurse.
• Establish and maintain communication with patients, relatives and carers and the multidisciplinary team to be able to provide holistic patient care.
• Develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development.
• Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
• Assist in planning, delivering, and evaluating programmes of health promotion in schools and at community events/coffee mornings
• Assist in the use of technology for measurement, monitoring, and treatment.
• Ability to work flexibly and unsociable hours to meet the demands of the service.
• The post holder will be part of the Integrated Children's & Family Service and will work with all age groups 0-19 yrs. /25 (SEND) children to provide health promotion interventions as delegated by the public health Nurses within the Universal and or Targeted Teams. These interventions will be delivered primarily in Community locations, Nursery or Schools but may also be delivered in the Family Hub.
• Lead on group work with school aged children and support the delivery of health promotion in schools and other community locations, delivering appropriate Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE).

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.