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Sonographer
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The friendly Ultrasound Scanning Team at CUH has a vacancy for a Sonographer who is determined to deliver a great patient experience.
26 day(s) ago
Sonographer
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The friendly Ultrasound Scanning Team at CUH has a vacancy for a Sonographer who is determined to deliver a great patient experience.
26 day(s) ago
Advanced Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Adult Critical Care
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Counsellor
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...
26 day(s) ago
Advanced Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Adult Critical Care
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Counsellor
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...
26 day(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist - Hull CMHT
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary This role may be eligible for recruitment incentives, please liaise with the recruiting manager for further details.
26 day(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist - Hull CMHT
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary This role may be eligible for recruitment incentives, please liaise with the recruiting manager for further details.
26 day(s) ago
B5 Occupational Therapist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to join the South Somerset Reablement Therapy Team as a full time Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
26 day(s) ago
B5 Occupational Therapist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to join the South Somerset Reablement Therapy Team as a full time Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
26 day(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary We are seeking a motivated & flexible Occupational Therapist to join the inpatient team at Walkergate Park on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to...
26 day(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary We are seeking a motivated & flexible Occupational Therapist to join the inpatient team at Walkergate Park on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to...
26 day(s) ago
Head of Aseptic Services
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 79,504 - 91,609 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary This is not just about running an aseptic unit. It is about ensuring some of our most complex medicines reach patients safely. Following a planne...
26 day(s) ago
Head of Aseptic Services
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 79,504 - 91,609 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary This is not just about running an aseptic unit. It is about ensuring some of our most complex medicines reach patients safely. Following a planne...
26 day(s) ago
Neurodevelopmental Specialist Paediatric Nurse
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The Neurodevelopmental Specialist Paediatric Nurse will provide specialist clinical leadership and coordinated, high-quality care for children an...
26 day(s) ago
Neurodevelopmental Specialist Paediatric Nurse
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The Neurodevelopmental Specialist Paediatric Nurse will provide specialist clinical leadership and coordinated, high-quality care for children an...
26 day(s) ago
Bridging Care Assistant
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day-to-day work.
26 day(s) ago
Bridging Care Assistant
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day-to-day work.
26 day(s) ago
CAMHS Ward Manager
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Job overview An exciting opportunity is available for new position for those who are eager to develop their career and gain valuable experience i...
26 day(s) ago
CAMHS Ward Manager
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Job overview An exciting opportunity is available for new position for those who are eager to develop their career and gain valuable experience i...
26 day(s) ago
Occupational Therapist
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,397 - 56,515 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Provide high quality, highly specialist Occupational Therapy clinical expertise and service.
26 day(s) ago
Occupational Therapist
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,397 - 56,515 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Provide high quality, highly specialist Occupational Therapy clinical expertise and service.
26 day(s) ago
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST), supporting children and young people within schools, colleges and...
26 day(s) ago
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST), supporting children and young people within schools, colleges and...
26 day(s) ago
Physiotherapist
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Join our team. Come and grow with NELFT. Find out more and apply via Job Train. #PaediatricPhysiotherapy #PhysiotherapyJobs #NELFT #NHSJobs #Band...
26 day(s) ago
Physiotherapist
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Join our team. Come and grow with NELFT. Find out more and apply via Job Train. #PaediatricPhysiotherapy #PhysiotherapyJobs #NELFT #NHSJobs #Band...
26 day(s) ago
Speech and Language Therapist
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Counsellor
Job summary We are seeking a full time, permanent, band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), with an interest in working within the Forensic setting.
26 day(s) ago
Speech and Language Therapist
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Counsellor
Job summary We are seeking a full time, permanent, band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), with an interest in working within the Forensic setting.
26 day(s) ago
Health Care Assistant - Renal Haemodialysis
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, is a high performing organisation looking to deliver safe, clean...
26 day(s) ago
Health Care Assistant - Renal Haemodialysis
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, is a high performing organisation looking to deliver safe, clean...
26 day(s) ago
Urgent Care Practitioner
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Health Worker
Job summary Contract Type: PermanentHours: Up to 37.5 hours per week An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Urgent Care Practitioner to join...
26 day(s) ago
Urgent Care Practitioner
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Health Worker
Job summary Contract Type: PermanentHours: Up to 37.5 hours per week An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Urgent Care Practitioner to join...
26 day(s) ago
Children's specialised Community Physiotherapist
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary This permanent post offers a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join an existing and well-established multidisciplinary...
26 day(s) ago
Children's specialised Community Physiotherapist
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary This permanent post offers a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join an existing and well-established multidisciplinary...
26 day(s) ago
Band 6 Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary ***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
26 day(s) ago
Band 6 Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary ***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
26 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The children and young people's ADHD and ASD team offer detailed and comprehensive diagnostic assessments for neurodevelopmental conditions in ch...
26 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The children and young people's ADHD and ASD team offer detailed and comprehensive diagnostic assessments for neurodevelopmental conditions in ch...
26 day(s) ago
Physical Intervention Tutor
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary To facilitate, assist and provide with the planning, preparation and delivery of staff training programmes ranging from the use of de-escalation...
26 day(s) ago
Physical Intervention Tutor
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary To facilitate, assist and provide with the planning, preparation and delivery of staff training programmes ranging from the use of de-escalation...
26 day(s) ago
Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you an experienced Mental Health Practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people within th...
26 day(s) ago
Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you an experienced Mental Health Practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people within th...
26 day(s) ago
Senior Therapy Assistant
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Therapy Assistant within our ICU/Respiratory therapy t...
26 day(s) ago
Senior Therapy Assistant
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Therapy Assistant within our ICU/Respiratory therapy t...
26 day(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Following investment into the community hospitals wards we have an exciting opportunity to join our team.
26 day(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Following investment into the community hospitals wards we have an exciting opportunity to join our team.
26 day(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Come and join our fantastic Eating Disorder Service!
26 day(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Come and join our fantastic Eating Disorder Service!
26 day(s) ago
Band 5/6 Developmental Occupational Therapist
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist ready to make a meaningful difference in low-secure forensic mental health care?
26 day(s) ago
Band 5/6 Developmental Occupational Therapist
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist ready to make a meaningful difference in low-secure forensic mental health care?
26 day(s) ago
Physiotherapist
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Working Part time: 30 hours per week We are excited to advertise a therapy vacancy delivering Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Virtual Ward se...
26 day(s) ago
Physiotherapist
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Working Part time: 30 hours per week We are excited to advertise a therapy vacancy delivering Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Virtual Ward se...
26 day(s) ago
Sonographer
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2386571
Job summary
The friendly Ultrasound Scanning Team at CUH has a vacancy for a Sonographer who is determined to deliver a great patient experience.
We are a busy service with a complex and interesting general ultrasound workload which includes abdominal, gynaecological, small parts, MSK, head and neck, paediatrics and transplant surgery patients.
You will be involved in training Trainee Sonographers and Radiology Registrars. We are very focused on developing the skills of our workforce so offer in house training in various areas and have supported team members to undertake formal MSK training and complete their Masters qualification and other CPD activities. We have recently established five Band 8a Specialist Advanced Practice Sonographer roles to support specialist services.
We can offer flexible working arrangements and currently offer a recruitment and retention supplement. In order to support service delivery in the Community, you will be required to work off the main CUH site (at Ely Community Diagnostic Centre) as part of the rota.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the delivery of a high quality Ultrasound Service.
To scan unsupervised according to departmental protocols and report on diagnostic findings and expedite the patient pathway where appropriate.
To provide high quality training to all agreed staff as according to department needs for the Trust.
To maintain a high level of professionalism and act as a source of expertise to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
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.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
180-B-263170
Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 18th October 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on the 3rd November 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 18th October 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on the 3rd November 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK recognised Post Graduate Certificate / Diploma in Medical Ultrasound; to include abdominal and gynaecological modules
- Valid UK professional registration pertinent to Sonography
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- A wide range of ultrasound examinations with demonstration of competent reporting skills
- Involvement in the training of Student Sonographers and Radiology Registrars
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Post graduate experience
- DVT and MSK scanning
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional code of conduct
- Code of practice
- Performing audits
Skills
Essential
- Independent reporting of all scans performed
- Excellent communication skills written/oral
- Ability to work in a team and under own initiative
- Ability to organise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK recognised Post Graduate Certificate / Diploma in Medical Ultrasound; to include abdominal and gynaecological modules
- Valid UK professional registration pertinent to Sonography
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- A wide range of ultrasound examinations with demonstration of competent reporting skills
- Involvement in the training of Student Sonographers and Radiology Registrars
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Post graduate experience
- DVT and MSK scanning
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional code of conduct
- Code of practice
- Performing audits
Skills
Essential
- Independent reporting of all scans performed
- Excellent communication skills written/oral
- Ability to work in a team and under own initiative
- Ability to organise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
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Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
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Advanced Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Adult Critical Care
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2386570
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.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
180-B-263168
Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 18th October 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on the 26th October 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 18th October 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on the 26th October 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
- Health professions Council Registration
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of advanced specialist short courses in communication and swallowing disorders in critical care, including tracheostomy management, to masters level equivalent
- Member of Specialist Interest Groups
Experience
Essential
- In depth post graduate experience in specialist area of communication and swallowing in the acute setting
- Proven competence in the independent assessment, treatment and management of complex communication and swallowing disorders associated with a critical care caseload
- Independent use and interpretation of FEES examinations
- Proven experience in the independent assessment, treatment and management of patients with tracheostomies, including ventilator dependent patients
- Experience in the selection, use and programming of augmentative communication systems
- Experience in developing and delivering training to other professionals
- Experience of supervising students and supporting less experienced SLTs
- Involvement in multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- NHS Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia relevant to critical care.
- In depth knowledge of RCSLT guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to client group.
- In depth understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit to monitor and improve service
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to client group
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills.
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual discriminatory skills for analysis of speech, including phonetic transcription
- Advanced clinical skills in analysis and interpretation of FEES examinations, including ability to pass the nasendoscope
- Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrates ability to be an effective team member and assume leadership responsibilities
- Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills for management of complex cases
- Excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
- Computer skills for the preparation of reports, presentations and therapy materials
Desirable
- Counselling Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
- Health professions Council Registration
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of advanced specialist short courses in communication and swallowing disorders in critical care, including tracheostomy management, to masters level equivalent
- Member of Specialist Interest Groups
Experience
Essential
- In depth post graduate experience in specialist area of communication and swallowing in the acute setting
- Proven competence in the independent assessment, treatment and management of complex communication and swallowing disorders associated with a critical care caseload
- Independent use and interpretation of FEES examinations
- Proven experience in the independent assessment, treatment and management of patients with tracheostomies, including ventilator dependent patients
- Experience in the selection, use and programming of augmentative communication systems
- Experience in developing and delivering training to other professionals
- Experience of supervising students and supporting less experienced SLTs
- Involvement in multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- NHS Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Well established knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions in the areas of communication and dysphagia relevant to critical care.
- In depth knowledge of RCSLT guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to client group.
- In depth understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit to monitor and improve service
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to client group
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills.
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual discriminatory skills for analysis of speech, including phonetic transcription
- Advanced clinical skills in analysis and interpretation of FEES examinations, including ability to pass the nasendoscope
- Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrates ability to be an effective team member and assume leadership responsibilities
- Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills for management of complex cases
- Excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
- Computer skills for the preparation of reports, presentations and therapy materials
Desirable
- Counselling Skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
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Employer details
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Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
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Specialist Occupational Therapist - Hull CMHT
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2386567
Job summary
This role may be eligible for recruitment incentives, please liaise with the recruiting manager for further details.
Are you ready for a fresh challenge?
If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join us in the Hull Community Mental Health service.
Join our dynamic Hull Community Mental Health team as an Occupational Therapist and help shape meaningful change. We welcome experienced Band 6 OTs or motivated Band 5s ready to progress. Enjoy excellent benefits, generous annual leave, and flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of Humber wide Occupational Therapy staff group and the wider AHP network.
All Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Occupational Therapists are part of the wider Professional Network and access regular Community Services Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Group meetings. Training/personal and professional development is encouraged.
£750 Refer a Friend Scheme - Know someone who would be a great addition to our team? Hull CMHT is eligible for the referrer and successful candidate can receive a £750 payment (terms and conditions apply).
Relocation Support Available - Relocating to join us? Financial support may be available in line with the Trust's Relocation Policy to help you make the move and settle into your new role.
Main duties of the job
o To support people who have experienced mental ill health and provide specialist treatment and care.
o To delegate intervention to the appropriate staff members to enable evidence-based patient care, promote well-being and autonomy to manage their needs.
o Provide occupational therapy advice to other disciplines and provide training and competency support to the wider team.
o To be accountable in own area of clinical responsibility, ensuring the delivery of evidence based clinical interventions and practice for a specialist caseload in a variety of settings.
o To follow the Occupational Therapy process / pathway with patients within standard operating procedures and contribute to care planning as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
o To continue to demonstrate specialist clinical skills in practice and provide support, training, and advice regarding the delivery of care in partnership with patients, relatives, staff, managers, and externally with 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
06 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
338-7328847-25-H
Job locations
Hull CMHT
Waterloo/The Grange
Hull
HU80RB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person Spec attached in the documentation section, for further information regarding role requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person Spec attached in the documentation section, for further information regarding role requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledege
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical practice and service
- Knowledge and understanding of the evidence-based relevant to the clinical area
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
- Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal/communication skills
Desirable
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledege
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical practice and service
- Knowledge and understanding of the evidence-based relevant to the clinical area
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
- Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal/communication skills
Desirable
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
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
Hull CMHT
Waterloo/The Grange
Hull
HU80RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hull CMHT
Waterloo/The Grange
Hull
HU80RB
United Kingdom
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Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2386046
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the South Somerset Reablement Therapy Team as a full time Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
The Reablement Team covers the intermediate care pathway beds in the South of Somerset. This currently includes beds at Sherborne House, La Fontana and Crewkerne Community Hospital.
Do you enjoy completing rehabilitation in an inpatient setting for a varied, complex caseload? We receive service-users discharged from the acute hospitals that require ongoing rehabilitation prior to discharge to their next destination for a period of up to 6 weeks.
Please get in touch if you think this may be the job for you.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy Service as part of the Intermediate Care Bedded Pathway team.
To hold responsibility for own caseload and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision but having access to a Senior Occupational Therapist on a regular basis and participating in the Service's formal Professional Supervision & Appraisal Programme.
Provide support, guidance and training to junior rehabilitation assistants, apprentices, discharge facilitators and students.
Responsibility for a caseload of suitable patients within the speciality services of Intermediate Care.
To work with patients in a range of community locations, which can include community hospitals, care home rehabilitation units and in service users own homes.
Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will be required to work their hours over 7 days, including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-BL-5825
Job locations
Crewkerne Community Hospital
Middle Path
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8BX
United Kingdom
Disch Pathway Sherbourne House
131 Sherbourne Road
Sherborne
Somerset
BA21 4HF
United Kingdom
Disch Pathway La Fontana
Martock
Somerset
TA12 6PQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate course.
Desirable
- Post graduate accredited course in care of the elderly and/or rehabilitation
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of reflection
- Critical appraisal of own performance
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in a range of clinical rehabilitation areas of practice to include elderly patients, neurological, cognitive decline etc.
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS community hospital/community setting at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate course.
Desirable
- Post graduate accredited course in care of the elderly and/or rehabilitation
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of reflection
- Critical appraisal of own performance
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in a range of clinical rehabilitation areas of practice to include elderly patients, neurological, cognitive decline etc.
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS community hospital/community setting at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see attached job description and person specification.
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Crewkerne Community Hospital
Middle Path
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Crewkerne Community Hospital
Middle Path
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8BX
United Kingdom
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Specialist Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2386045
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated & flexible Occupational Therapist to join the inpatient team at Walkergate Park on afixed-term basis for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
The post will be offered as either:
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0.8 WTE Band 5, or
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0.6 WTE Band 6,
dependent on experience, skills, and ability to meet the relevant competency requirements.
Walkergate Park is commissioned as a UKROC Level 1 neurorehabilitation service, providing care for patients with highly complex neurological needs who have identified rehabilitation potential and goals. The service comprises four inpatient wards: two neuro-rehabilitation, one neuro-behavioural, and one neuro-psychiatric ward. The Occupational Therapy team works as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team.
The role involves the assessment, goal-setting and treatment of patients with a range of neurological conditions, including stroke & traumatic brain injury, alongside other neurological conditions. Interventions include rehabilitation to support engagement in daily activities, cognitive rehabilitation, environmental & equipment assessment for discharge planning, liaison with community services, and onward referral where appropriate.
Band 6 applicants will be expected to demonstrate the ability to manage a complex caseload with a high degree of autonomy and to contribute to service development and supervision activities. Band 5 applicants will be supported with appropriate supervision and development opportunities within the team.
Main duties of the job
Band 5 responsibilities
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Undertake assessment & intervention with patients under guidance & supervision of senior OT.
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In partnership with patient & carer where appropriate, contribute to goal setting & intervention planning, with regular review of progress.
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Deliver evidence-based OT interventions within agreed care plans.
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Work as member of the MDT to support delivery of high-quality, individualised care that promotes recovery, wellbeing & independence.
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Discharge planning in collaboration with MDT.
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Actively engage in supervision, appraisal & continuing professional development.
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Independently assess, plan & deliver OT interventions for patients with highly complex neurological, cognitive & behavioural needs.
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In partnership with service users & carers where appropriate, set realistic goals & develop collaborative intervention plans, ensuring regular review & adaptation of treatment based on progress & risk.
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Deliver & adapt evidence-based OT interventions, demonstrating clinical reasoning in complex & high-risk situations.
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Work autonomously as part of the MDT to ensure safe, effective & individualised care that maximises independence & recovery.
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Play key role in discharge planning, including environmental assessment, equipment provision & liaison with community services.
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Contribute to supervision & support of junior staff & students. Participate in service development, audit & quality improvement activity as appropriate.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-SCG26-118-HN
Job locations
Walkergate Park Hospital
Benfield Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 6QD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 6th October 2026
Closing date : 19th October 2026
We welcome your application.
Interview will take place on 27th October 2026.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 6th October 2026
Closing date : 19th October 2026
We welcome your application.
Interview will take place on 27th October 2026.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- For Band 5: Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and seek guidance appropriately
- For Band 5: Ability to manage workload and priorities with support
- For Band 5: Flexible and adaptable approach to learning and development
- For Band 5: Good communication skills
- For Band 6: Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- For Band 6: Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a pressurised and complex environment
- For Band 6: Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service and patient needs
- For Band 6: Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally within the MDT
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
- HCPC Registration
- For Band 5: Awareness of Occupational Therapy interventions relevant to neurology / rehabilitation and Ability to work with guidance and supervision within a multidisciplinary team
- For Band 6: Evidence of post-registration training and experience in Occupational Therapy interventions relevant to the post (neurology / neuro-rehabilitation), including working with complex patients and managing clinical risk
Desirable
- For Band 5: Placement or post-registration experience in neurology, rehabilitation, or inpatient settings
- For Band 6: Experience of working autonomously in a complex clinical environment (e.g. inpatient rehabilitation, neurology, mental health)
Experience
Essential
- For Band 5: Experience of working in a clinical setting as a registered Occupational Therapist, including some experience or exposure to working with patients with neurological conditions
- For Band 5: Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- For Band 5: Ability to work with guidance and supervision
- For Band 6: Post-registration experience working with patients with neurological conditions in an inpatient or rehabilitation setting
- For Band 6: Experience of managing a complex caseload and clinical risk, with appropriate supervision
- For Band 6: Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- For Band 6: Experience of supervising students and/or non-registered staff
Desirable
- For Band 5: Placement or post-registration experience in neurology, rehabilitation or inpatient settings
- For Band 5: Experience working with patients with cognitive or behavioural needs
- For Band 6: Experience of working autonomously with patients with cognitive, behavioural or challenging presentations
- For Band 6: Experience contributing to service development or quality improvement activity
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- For Band 5: Understanding of clinical risk and ability to contribute to risk assessment and safety planning with guidance
- For Band 5: Working knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process, including activity analysis
- For Band 5: Ability to use a range of assessments and interventions with support and supervision
- For Band 5: Ability to contribute to client-centred, goal-oriented rehabilitation programmes
- For Band 5: Effective communication and record-keeping skills, with an ability to adapt communication with support when working with people with cognitive or communication difficulties
- For Band 6: Demonstrated skills in clinical risk assessment and risk management within a complex inpatient setting
- For Band 6: Confident understanding and application of the Occupational Therapy process, including activity analysis
- For Band 6: Ability to independently select, use and interpret relevant evidence-based assessments and outcome measures
- For Band 6: Ability to plan, deliver and adapt client-centred, goal-oriented rehabilitation programmes for patients with complex neurological, cognitive or behavioural needs
- For Band 6: Ability to formulate and communicate risk management plans in collaboration with the MDT, particularly in relation to functional independence, moving and handling, equipment provision and discharge planning
- For Band 6: Effective communication and documentation skills, including adapting communication approaches for people with cognitive and communication impairments
Desirable
- For Band 5: Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches used in neurology or inpatient settings
- For Band 5: Awareness of assistive technology and environmental adaptations
- For Band 6: Experience providing clinical guidance or informal leadership to junior staff
- For Band 6: Knowledge of assistive technology and environmental adaptation in neurorehabilitation
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- For Band 5: Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and seek guidance appropriately
- For Band 5: Ability to manage workload and priorities with support
- For Band 5: Flexible and adaptable approach to learning and development
- For Band 5: Good communication skills
- For Band 6: Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- For Band 6: Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a pressurised and complex environment
- For Band 6: Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service and patient needs
- For Band 6: Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally within the MDT
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
- HCPC Registration
- For Band 5: Awareness of Occupational Therapy interventions relevant to neurology / rehabilitation and Ability to work with guidance and supervision within a multidisciplinary team
- For Band 6: Evidence of post-registration training and experience in Occupational Therapy interventions relevant to the post (neurology / neuro-rehabilitation), including working with complex patients and managing clinical risk
Desirable
- For Band 5: Placement or post-registration experience in neurology, rehabilitation, or inpatient settings
- For Band 6: Experience of working autonomously in a complex clinical environment (e.g. inpatient rehabilitation, neurology, mental health)
Experience
Essential
- For Band 5: Experience of working in a clinical setting as a registered Occupational Therapist, including some experience or exposure to working with patients with neurological conditions
- For Band 5: Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- For Band 5: Ability to work with guidance and supervision
- For Band 6: Post-registration experience working with patients with neurological conditions in an inpatient or rehabilitation setting
- For Band 6: Experience of managing a complex caseload and clinical risk, with appropriate supervision
- For Band 6: Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- For Band 6: Experience of supervising students and/or non-registered staff
Desirable
- For Band 5: Placement or post-registration experience in neurology, rehabilitation or inpatient settings
- For Band 5: Experience working with patients with cognitive or behavioural needs
- For Band 6: Experience of working autonomously with patients with cognitive, behavioural or challenging presentations
- For Band 6: Experience contributing to service development or quality improvement activity
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- For Band 5: Understanding of clinical risk and ability to contribute to risk assessment and safety planning with guidance
- For Band 5: Working knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process, including activity analysis
- For Band 5: Ability to use a range of assessments and interventions with support and supervision
- For Band 5: Ability to contribute to client-centred, goal-oriented rehabilitation programmes
- For Band 5: Effective communication and record-keeping skills, with an ability to adapt communication with support when working with people with cognitive or communication difficulties
- For Band 6: Demonstrated skills in clinical risk assessment and risk management within a complex inpatient setting
- For Band 6: Confident understanding and application of the Occupational Therapy process, including activity analysis
- For Band 6: Ability to independently select, use and interpret relevant evidence-based assessments and outcome measures
- For Band 6: Ability to plan, deliver and adapt client-centred, goal-oriented rehabilitation programmes for patients with complex neurological, cognitive or behavioural needs
- For Band 6: Ability to formulate and communicate risk management plans in collaboration with the MDT, particularly in relation to functional independence, moving and handling, equipment provision and discharge planning
- For Band 6: Effective communication and documentation skills, including adapting communication approaches for people with cognitive and communication impairments
Desirable
- For Band 5: Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches used in neurology or inpatient settings
- For Band 5: Awareness of assistive technology and environmental adaptations
- For Band 6: Experience providing clinical guidance or informal leadership to junior staff
- For Band 6: Knowledge of assistive technology and environmental adaptation in neurorehabilitation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Walkergate Park Hospital
Benfield Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 6QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Walkergate Park Hospital
Benfield Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 6QD
United Kingdom
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Head of Aseptic Services
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2386015
Job summary
This is not just about running an aseptic unit. It is about ensuring some of our most complex medicines reach patients safely.
Following a planned retirement, University Hospitals Dorset has a rare opportunity for an experienced aseptic services leader to take responsibility for our established service and help shape what comes next.
Our aseptic unit prepares more than 25,000 medicine items each year, including chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies, and supports medicines used within clinical trials.
As our Head of Aseptic Services, you will hold overall accountability for service delivery and operational oversight across pharmacy technical services. You will provide the specialist leadership and assurance needed to maintain the quality, safety and professional standards on which our patients and clinical teams depend.
This is a role with significant professional responsibility, but also significant opportunity. We are looking for someone with the technical credibility, leadership and ambition to develop our people, drive improvement and shape the future direction of aseptic services at UHD.
Relocation expenses will be available for this role in line with Trust policies and subject to internal review.
Base location - Poole Hospital but with occasionally working at Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Advert closes: 1st November 2026
Shortlisting: w/c 2nd November 2026
Interview date: 14th November 2026
Main duties of the job
The quality. The complexity. The opportunity.
You will provide strategic leadership across aseptic services and pharmacy quality assurance, leading the development and continuous improvement of our Pharmaceutical Quality System and ensuring our service continues to meet the required standards.
You will lead inspection readiness, oversee responses to audits, incidents and areas of non-compliance, and ensure our facilities, equipment, systems and working practices support safe and effective service delivery.
But maintaining today's standards is only part of the role.
You will lead service development and improvement, exploring new technologies, equipment and service models and developing capacity, supply and business continuity plans. You will contribute to regional and system-wide work exploring the future of aseptic services and play an important role in our digital transformation.
Working across professional boundaries, you will provide expert advice, manage complex risks and lead and develop our multidisciplinary aseptic workforce.
When standards matter, you will be the person accountable for ensuring they are right.
About us
University Hospitals Dorset
Based on the beautiful south coast of England UHD serves a population of more than 800,000 across Dorset and South Wiltshire. The trust comprises of three hospitals Poole, Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals and is one of the largest hospital trusts in the South West.
Our flagship Dorset Cancer Centre, offers medical and clinical oncology services for the whole of Dorset and the pharmacy aseptic service is a key part of this critical service.
The trust is undergoing a major transformation following £500m investment in the local health services including a new emergency centre, new theatres, new children and cancer services. It's an exciting time at UHD and we would love you to join our growing team of over 9,000 staff.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
Learn more and say hello to a pharmacy career in Dorset at: NHS Dorset Pharmacy Careers
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
153-SP06314-C
Job locations
Poole Hospital Pharmacy Aseptics
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior leadership that expects more.
Reporting to the Chief Pharmacist, you will be an active member of the pharmacy senior leadership team, contributing to strategy and change across the wider service.
You will work closely with Quality Assurance, Pharmacy Cancer Clinical Leads, Research and Development, cancer services and clinical, nursing, Estates and regional colleagues. You will provide expert technical and pharmaceutical advice, influence complex decisions and ensure aseptic requirements are considered as treatments and services develop.
You will provide leadership for workforce planning, recruitment, development, competence and performance, building the capability needed to meet future service demands.
We are looking for someone with extensive hospital pharmacy technical services experience, senior experience within an aseptic manufacturing unit and expert knowledge of GMP and aseptic preparation. You will combine technical expertise with sound judgement, strong influencing skills and the ability to turn complex problems into practical solutions.
Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
For further insight into thisrole, please view the recruitment brochure. If you are applying via Trac please click here Recruitment Brochure - Head of Aseptic Services . If you are viewing via NHS Jobs, you can find the brochure under the Supporting Links section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior leadership that expects more.
Reporting to the Chief Pharmacist, you will be an active member of the pharmacy senior leadership team, contributing to strategy and change across the wider service.
You will work closely with Quality Assurance, Pharmacy Cancer Clinical Leads, Research and Development, cancer services and clinical, nursing, Estates and regional colleagues. You will provide expert technical and pharmaceutical advice, influence complex decisions and ensure aseptic requirements are considered as treatments and services develop.
You will provide leadership for workforce planning, recruitment, development, competence and performance, building the capability needed to meet future service demands.
We are looking for someone with extensive hospital pharmacy technical services experience, senior experience within an aseptic manufacturing unit and expert knowledge of GMP and aseptic preparation. You will combine technical expertise with sound judgement, strong influencing skills and the ability to turn complex problems into practical solutions.
Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
For further insight into thisrole, please view the recruitment brochure. If you are applying via Trac please click here Recruitment Brochure - Head of Aseptic Services . If you are viewing via NHS Jobs, you can find the brochure under the Supporting Links section.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- PGDip Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in pharmacy aseptic services
- Registered Pharmacist
- Leadership or project management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Extensive experience of quality assurance in an aseptic or manufacturing unit
- Previous experience with a range of electronic worksheet systems and / or electronic chemotherapy prescribing systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of section 10 legislation demonstrated
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- PGDip Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in pharmacy aseptic services
- Registered Pharmacist
- Leadership or project management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Extensive experience of quality assurance in an aseptic or manufacturing unit
- Previous experience with a range of electronic worksheet systems and / or electronic chemotherapy prescribing systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of section 10 legislation demonstrated
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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital Pharmacy Aseptics
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital Pharmacy Aseptics
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
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Neurodevelopmental Specialist Paediatric Nurse
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2386013
Job summary
The Neurodevelopmental Specialist Paediatric Nurse will provide specialist clinical leadership and coordinated, high-quality care for children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences and complex needs. The post holder will work collaboratively with children, young people, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide expert assessment, advice, care coordination and support, promoting early intervention, equitable access to services and positive health outcomes.
The successful candidate will act as a specialist clinical resource and role model, supporting colleagues and partner services to develop neurodevelopmentally informed, inclusive and family-centred practice. The role will have a particular focus on complex cases, improving care pathways and service capacity, reducing health inequalities, and contributing to the ongoing development, quality, governance and effectiveness of the neurodevelopmental service.
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.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-8730-14399
Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
As a Neurodevelopmental Specialist Paediatric Nurse, you will provide expert nursing assessment, advice and care coordination for children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences and complex needs. You will work closely with children, young people, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote early intervention, improve access to appropriate support and ensure care is coordinated, inclusive and responsive to individual needs. The role will provide specialist clinical leadership in complex cases, support colleagues through education and consultation, and contribute to service development, quality improvement and initiatives that increase service capacity and reduce health inequalities.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Interview Date: To be confirmed - likely to be the W/C 23rd November 2026
For further information please contact: April Beech, Clinical Matron for Paediatrics on 01392 403412 or [email protected]
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
As a Neurodevelopmental Specialist Paediatric Nurse, you will provide expert nursing assessment, advice and care coordination for children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences and complex needs. You will work closely with children, young people, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote early intervention, improve access to appropriate support and ensure care is coordinated, inclusive and responsive to individual needs. The role will provide specialist clinical leadership in complex cases, support colleagues through education and consultation, and contribute to service development, quality improvement and initiatives that increase service capacity and reduce health inequalities.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Interview Date: To be confirmed - likely to be the W/C 23rd November 2026
For further information please contact: April Beech, Clinical Matron for Paediatrics on 01392 403412 or [email protected]
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
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
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Bridging Care Assistant
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385999
Job summary
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day-to-day work. These are the 5Ps: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. The post holder will have successfully completed an NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent and will work under the supervision of the Integrated Discharge Hub Lead. Extensive experience in the NHS and Social Care delivery is essential. The post holder will work in partnership with NELFT community services, Waltham Forest Social Care and other agencies to provide short term, responsive and quality homebased care and rehabilitation for service users.
Main duties of the job
Using a reablement approach the post holder will facilitate service user independence and empowerment as far as possible with regard to existing medical conditions and disabilities and assist the service user to learn or regain skills with personal and domestic tasks as part of their therapeutic plan. To give holistic care to service users in their own home. To plan and organise Bridging Service daily rosters, coordinating the shift to ensure all visits are completed and staffs safety is maintained. To brief Team Lead/coordinators on all relevant developments for each service user. To participate in a duty rota to provide care for the service users to include unsociable hours and weekends. To assist in the administration of medication, if necessary, with suitable training. To have knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly manual handling. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes. To maintain accurate records in the service users own home or elsewhere. Identify and report any changes in service user care needs or changes in physical or emotional well-being to the Team Lead/coordinators.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
JAC-3WFL-002121
Job locations
Jane Atkinson Centre
Waltham Forest
London
E17 3HP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Bridging Service Care Assistant
BAND: 3
RESPONSIBLE TO: Bridging Service Team Lead
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
External
Own Team
Line Manager
Community Nursing Teams
Community Therapists
Other NELFT services
Safeguarding Team
Infection Control
NELFT pharmacy
GP’s
Social Care
Voluntary Sector
Acute Care
Patient/service users/families
Multidisciplinary Teams
The purpose of this job description is to outline the level of responsibility and accountability of this post. This will ensure that all work undertaken by our staff is clearly identified and carried out under clear lines of accountability.
Aim of the role:
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust’s Values in their day-to-day work. These are the 5P’s:
We are kind.
We are respectful.
We work together with our communities.
The post holder will have successfully completed an NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent and will work under the supervision of the Integrated Discharge Hub Lead. Extensive experience in the NHS and Social Care delivery is essential.
The post holder will work in partnership with NELFT community services, Waltham Forest Social Care and other agencies to provide short term, responsive and quality homebased care and rehabilitation for service users.
The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of The Bridging Care and Rehabilitation Service and to ensure care is delivered in line with agreed care plans. This will include staff management and rota coordination to ensure safe delivery of the service 7 days a week between 0700 to 2100 hours.
The service offers short-term homebased care and rehabilitation with the aim to:
Facilitate timely safe discharge from acute hospital care
Help prevent unnecessary admissions to care homes
Help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
Help to regain confidence with living skills or support with long term care needs until such time a Social Services / private package of care can commence.
Promote a reablement and rehabilitation approach to care to enable patient to regain a level of independence.
Key Responsibilities:
Using a reablement approach the post holder will facilitate service user independence and empowerment as far as possible with regard to existing medical conditions and disabilities and assist the service user to learn or regain skills with personal and domestic tasks as part of their therapeutic plan.
To give holistic care to service users in their own home.
To plan and organise Bridging Service daily rosters, coordinating the shift to ensure all visits are completed and staffs safety is maintained.
To brief Team Lead/coordinators on all relevant developments for each service user.
To participate in a duty rota to provide care for the service users to include unsociable hours and weekends.
To assist in the administration of medication, if necessary, with suitable training.
To have knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly manual handling.
To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
To maintain accurate records in the service users own home or elsewhere. Identify and
report any changes in service user care needs or changes in physical or emotional well-being to the Team Lead/coordinators.
Provide information to assist local resolution and complaints when required.
To be skilled in communication, establishing and maintaining good relationship with
service users, carers, members of the wider health and social care team or other agencies.
To maintain, update and develop personal, professional knowledge and skills achieving
high standards of service users care at all times. Reflect on practice regularly and plan personal development in order to achieve growth development. Access supervision from the Team Lead/coordinators and other staff to enhance own practice.
To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with service users and their records.
To support service users, relatives and other care imparting knowledge to promote positive health and safe use of available equipment.
Clinical Skills
To provide service users and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life.
To work alone in the community, always with access to support and supervision.
To maintain statistical returns as required by the Organisation, including entering clinical records onto the RIO system within the required time frame.
To attend and contribute to team meetings.
To report and document any incident or accident occurring to a service user or a member
of staff.
To have an understanding and implementation of safe moving and handling, promoting health and safety for service users.
To be responsible for the care and safe keeping of equipment issued and to report any
defect or loss.
To carry out delegated tasks as necessary to support the work of the team as instructed
by the Team Leader and other team members.
Contribute to the effective and efficient use of resources by ensuring that supplies are
available, alerting senior staff when supplies are short and by making suggestion to
reduce waste.
To maintain appropriate and up-to-date knowledge and skills, including mandatory training and to undertake continuing education in accordance with personal and service needs within the framework of a Personal Development Plan (PDP).
To be aware of and report any safeguarding issues and complete any documentation to
support this.
This is a description of the duties of the post as it is at present. This is not intended to
be exhaustive and does not, therefore, form part of your contract of employment. The job will be reviewed on a regular basis in order to ensure that the duties meet the requirements of the service and to make any changes necessary, keeping with service development and changing roles expected of this post. This procedure will be conducted by your manager in consultation with those working directly with him/her. You will, therefore, be expected to participate fully in such discussions.
Computer/Administration
To be computer literate and encourage implementation of the Trust’s IM&T Strategy.
To ensure accurate recording of actions, and updating service users records, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To record activity and service users related information in line with Trust policy.
Communication
To have a wide range of knowledge in approaches to communicating and managing
service users care.
Responsibility for ensuring that appropriate methods are initiated to facilitate effective communication with service users and informal carers who may experience communication difficulties e.g. those who have mental health issues, learning difficulties, cognitive or sensory impairment or those who require interpreters.
Have the ability to be patient and sensitively assist service users to maintain their independence.
Responsibility to maintain confidential, legible and accurate records.
Be able to use computer systems for effective communication of information.
Training
To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning.
To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops.
To undertake an annual appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy.
To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Bridging Service Care Assistant
BAND: 3
RESPONSIBLE TO: Bridging Service Team Lead
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
External
Own Team
Line Manager
Community Nursing Teams
Community Therapists
Other NELFT services
Safeguarding Team
Infection Control
NELFT pharmacy
GP’s
Social Care
Voluntary Sector
Acute Care
Patient/service users/families
Multidisciplinary Teams
The purpose of this job description is to outline the level of responsibility and accountability of this post. This will ensure that all work undertaken by our staff is clearly identified and carried out under clear lines of accountability.
Aim of the role:
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust’s Values in their day-to-day work. These are the 5P’s:
We are kind.
We are respectful.
We work together with our communities.
The post holder will have successfully completed an NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent and will work under the supervision of the Integrated Discharge Hub Lead. Extensive experience in the NHS and Social Care delivery is essential.
The post holder will work in partnership with NELFT community services, Waltham Forest Social Care and other agencies to provide short term, responsive and quality homebased care and rehabilitation for service users.
The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of The Bridging Care and Rehabilitation Service and to ensure care is delivered in line with agreed care plans. This will include staff management and rota coordination to ensure safe delivery of the service 7 days a week between 0700 to 2100 hours.
The service offers short-term homebased care and rehabilitation with the aim to:
Facilitate timely safe discharge from acute hospital care
Help prevent unnecessary admissions to care homes
Help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
Help to regain confidence with living skills or support with long term care needs until such time a Social Services / private package of care can commence.
Promote a reablement and rehabilitation approach to care to enable patient to regain a level of independence.
Key Responsibilities:
Using a reablement approach the post holder will facilitate service user independence and empowerment as far as possible with regard to existing medical conditions and disabilities and assist the service user to learn or regain skills with personal and domestic tasks as part of their therapeutic plan.
To give holistic care to service users in their own home.
To plan and organise Bridging Service daily rosters, coordinating the shift to ensure all visits are completed and staffs safety is maintained.
To brief Team Lead/coordinators on all relevant developments for each service user.
To participate in a duty rota to provide care for the service users to include unsociable hours and weekends.
To assist in the administration of medication, if necessary, with suitable training.
To have knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly manual handling.
To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
To maintain accurate records in the service users own home or elsewhere. Identify and
report any changes in service user care needs or changes in physical or emotional well-being to the Team Lead/coordinators.
Provide information to assist local resolution and complaints when required.
To be skilled in communication, establishing and maintaining good relationship with
service users, carers, members of the wider health and social care team or other agencies.
To maintain, update and develop personal, professional knowledge and skills achieving
high standards of service users care at all times. Reflect on practice regularly and plan personal development in order to achieve growth development. Access supervision from the Team Lead/coordinators and other staff to enhance own practice.
To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with service users and their records.
To support service users, relatives and other care imparting knowledge to promote positive health and safe use of available equipment.
Clinical Skills
To provide service users and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life.
To work alone in the community, always with access to support and supervision.
To maintain statistical returns as required by the Organisation, including entering clinical records onto the RIO system within the required time frame.
To attend and contribute to team meetings.
To report and document any incident or accident occurring to a service user or a member
of staff.
To have an understanding and implementation of safe moving and handling, promoting health and safety for service users.
To be responsible for the care and safe keeping of equipment issued and to report any
defect or loss.
To carry out delegated tasks as necessary to support the work of the team as instructed
by the Team Leader and other team members.
Contribute to the effective and efficient use of resources by ensuring that supplies are
available, alerting senior staff when supplies are short and by making suggestion to
reduce waste.
To maintain appropriate and up-to-date knowledge and skills, including mandatory training and to undertake continuing education in accordance with personal and service needs within the framework of a Personal Development Plan (PDP).
To be aware of and report any safeguarding issues and complete any documentation to
support this.
This is a description of the duties of the post as it is at present. This is not intended to
be exhaustive and does not, therefore, form part of your contract of employment. The job will be reviewed on a regular basis in order to ensure that the duties meet the requirements of the service and to make any changes necessary, keeping with service development and changing roles expected of this post. This procedure will be conducted by your manager in consultation with those working directly with him/her. You will, therefore, be expected to participate fully in such discussions.
Computer/Administration
To be computer literate and encourage implementation of the Trust’s IM&T Strategy.
To ensure accurate recording of actions, and updating service users records, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To record activity and service users related information in line with Trust policy.
Communication
To have a wide range of knowledge in approaches to communicating and managing
service users care.
Responsibility for ensuring that appropriate methods are initiated to facilitate effective communication with service users and informal carers who may experience communication difficulties e.g. those who have mental health issues, learning difficulties, cognitive or sensory impairment or those who require interpreters.
Have the ability to be patient and sensitively assist service users to maintain their independence.
Responsibility to maintain confidential, legible and accurate records.
Be able to use computer systems for effective communication of information.
Training
To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning.
To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops.
To undertake an annual appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy.
To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Social Care training. e.g. NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning & development
- Care certificate qualification
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
- N/A
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Reablement or Long term Homecare services
- Working with the public
- Previous experience of leading a team and supervising staff
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Social Care training. e.g. NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning & development
- Care certificate qualification
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
- N/A
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Reablement or Long term Homecare services
- Working with the public
- Previous experience of leading a team and supervising staff
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health care setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Jane Atkinson Centre
Waltham Forest
London
E17 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Jane Atkinson Centre
Waltham Forest
London
E17 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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CAMHS Ward Manager
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385984
Job summary
Job overview An exciting opportunity is available for new position for those who are eager to develop their career and gain valuable experience in clinical leadership as the Ward Manager at Brookside Adolescent Inpatient Unit. The Role is to be responsible for patients admitted to Brookside Adolescent Unit and will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable. They will be expected to work Monday Friday 9am-5pm. The post holder will provide management and supervision to the ward or team staff and support the Modern Matron by being an effective team member whilst also working on their own initiative. They will act as a role model for junior staff, and in a manner, which positively reflects the values of the organisation and in a way, which will ensure that effective communication pathways exist with internal and external stakeholders aimed at developing current models of care.
Main duties of the job
They will lead in the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care. This will include managing the daily functioning of the ward, responsibility for all staff management, resource allocation, modernisation and development of the workforce and services and overseeing patient referrals and assessments. The postholder is responsible for ensuring that supervision, appraisal and PDP are embedded in practice. They will promote supervision as a positive influence for practice. The post holder will provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical settings and service areas to staff, patients and carers. The post holder will bring about contemporary evidence based nursing interventions, facilitating a culture shift in accordance with the Trust values. The post-holder will be flexible in providing nursing management cover to alternative services at Brookside if required including Crisis service and Home Treatment Team service.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
NDD-002128
Job locations
Brookside - Child and adolescent inpatient unit
Goodmayes
Essex
IG3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- To be responsible for line managing in-patient staff.
- To support the Infection control agenda of their area of responsibility.
- To ensure that the Trust physical health policy is implemented.
- To ensure that issues relating to clinical risk are identified and there are SMART care plans and risk management plans for each patient.
- To actively promote service user and carer involvement and by responding constructively to comments, suggestions, complaints and compliments.
- To ensure that interventions on the ward are evidence based.
- To carry out supervision, appraisals and performance reviews in line with the knowledge and skills Framework.
- To participate in the Directorate Quality and Safety and Inpatient Experience Group meetings to develop practice and to provide support to ward staff.
- To work closely with support services the Practice Improvement Practitioners, HR, Finance and infection control department in ensuring that trust policies are adhered to.
Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.
Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.
Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.
We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Name: Emma Berry
Job title: Brookside Service Lead
Contact Number: 0300 555 1156
Email: [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: To be responsible for line managing in-patient staff. To support the Infection control agenda of their area of responsibility. To ensure that the Trust physical health policy is implemented. To ensure that issues relating to clinical risk are identified and there are SMART care plans and risk management plans for each patient. To actively promote service user and carer involvement and by responding constructively to comments, suggestions, complaints and compliments. To ensure that interventions on the ward are evidence based. To carry out supervision, appraisals and performance reviews in line with the knowledge and skills Framework. To participate in the Directorate Quality and Safety and Inpatient Experience Group meetings to develop practice and to provide support to ward staff. To work closely with support services the Practice Improvement Practitioners, HR, Finance and infection control department in ensuring that trust policies are adhered to. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time). Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. Use of AI We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications. Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience. We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact: Name: Emma Berry Job title: Brookside Service Lead Contact Number: 0300 555 1156 Email: [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Significant CAMHS Experience
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Experience Essential Significant CAMHS Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Brookside - Child and adolescent inpatient unit
Goodmayes
Essex
IG3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Brookside - Child and adolescent inpatient unit
Goodmayes
Essex
IG3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Occupational Therapist
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385977
Job summary
Provide high quality, highly specialist Occupational Therapy clinical expertise and service. 2. Responsible for the development and implementation of high standards of clinical care, ensuring the service provided is needs led, compliant with national guidance and is viewed positively by service users. 3. Undertake a leading role in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the community Occupational Therapy Service provided to children and young people in Waltham Forest 4. Responsible for undertaking advanced comprehensive clinical assessments of service users. 5. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions for specialist case load, in a variety of settings, as an autonomous practitioner. 6. Provide highly specialist clinical advice to other team members on the suitability of various assessments and intervention methods where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
To work within Trust clinical guidelines and HCPC/BAOT professional guidelines and to have a good knowledge of national and local standards and monitor their own and others quality of practice as appropriate. 2. To take responsibility for the management of the caseload and organisation of the workload in the team to meet service priorities. 3. To demonstrate flexibility in adjusting plans as situations/need arises. 4. Establish positive and mutually supportive relationships with all Occupational Therapy staff. 5. Promote the roles and skills of Occupational Therapy to other professionals. 6. Work alongside service users and carers/relatives to continually improve and maintain high quality practice in consultation with others. 7. Participate in research, audit reviews and other initiatives in accordance with Clinical Governance. 8. Measure and evaluate the quality of own work and that of more junior and support staff, make improvements where necessary, recommendations for change and ensure all issues and related risks are raised with Manager. 9. To be responsible for co-ordinating student placements within the team as needed and supporting Band 6 clinical educators. 10. Report all complaints and or incidents in accordance with Trust procedures and ensure Manager is informed. Clinical Skills 1. To formulate accurate, occupation focused assessment and intervention in a wide range of highly complex conditions. To use interpretative and analytical skills in
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,397 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
WSX-3WFL-002191
Job locations
Wood Street
Remote
Waltham Forest
E17 3LA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Waltham Forest CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Pathway (NDP) as a band 7 specialist Occupational therapist. This post would suit an experienced clinician looking to bring their expertise to and gain further experience within CAMHS neurodevelopmental pathway.
The Waltham Forest CAMHS NDP is a neurodivergent assessment pathway including ADHD and ASC. The service provides evidence based NICE compliant assessments and signposting follow up support to the appropriate community services. You would join a multi-disciplinary team of trauma-informed clinicians who are passionate about ensuring the child’s voice is central to the work we do and work in partnership with families, carers and other agencies to achieve the outcomes desired by the child or young person.
This post sits within a large and diverse borough-based Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service which is currently undergoing significant transformation to reduce geographical inequalities and strengthen clinical and operational leadership. You will have opportunities to join the wider community of psychological professionals across London CAMHS and the NELFT patch.
Joining the NELFT team means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only)
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Name: Evelyn Okai
Job title: Systemic & Family Psychotherapist/Neurodevelopmental Pathway Lead
Contact Number: 07976737720
Email: [email protected]
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Waltham Forest CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Pathway (NDP) as a band 7 specialist Occupational therapist. This post would suit an experienced clinician looking to bring their expertise to and gain further experience within CAMHS neurodevelopmental pathway.
The Waltham Forest CAMHS NDP is a neurodivergent assessment pathway including ADHD and ASC. The service provides evidence based NICE compliant assessments and signposting follow up support to the appropriate community services. You would join a multi-disciplinary team of trauma-informed clinicians who are passionate about ensuring the child’s voice is central to the work we do and work in partnership with families, carers and other agencies to achieve the outcomes desired by the child or young person.
This post sits within a large and diverse borough-based Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service which is currently undergoing significant transformation to reduce geographical inequalities and strengthen clinical and operational leadership. You will have opportunities to join the wider community of psychological professionals across London CAMHS and the NELFT patch.
Joining the NELFT team means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only)
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Name: Evelyn Okai
Job title: Systemic & Family Psychotherapist/Neurodevelopmental Pathway Lead
Contact Number: 07976737720
Email: [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy
- and numeracy
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Occupational
- Therapy/College of Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post graduate experience in
- Occupational Therapy
- Advice, training and support of more junior staff,
- support staff and students
Desirable
- Audit/research experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy
- and numeracy
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Member of British Association of Occupational
- Therapy/College of Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post graduate experience in
- Occupational Therapy
- Advice, training and support of more junior staff,
- support staff and students
Desirable
- Audit/research experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Wood Street
Remote
Waltham Forest
E17 3LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Wood Street
Remote
Waltham Forest
E17 3LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Mental Health Practitioner
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385976
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST), supporting children and young people within schools, colleges and community settings. As a Band 6 MHST Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will provide evidence-based early interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. Working closely with education settings, families, CAMHS and wider partner agencies, you will support early identification of mental health needs and help ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time. You will also play an important role in supporting the development of the MHST, providing consultation and training to education staff and contributing to the supervision and development of Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs).
Main duties of the job
Hold and manage a caseload of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Undertake assessments, care planning, risk assessment and evidence-based interventions. Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, carers and education staff. Provide consultation, specialist advice and training to schools and partner agencies. Use routine outcome measures to monitor the effectiveness of interventions. Support and supervise EMHPs and contribute to their professional development. Work closely with CAMHS and wider services to ensure appropriate pathways and onward referrals. Contribute to service development, clinical governance and continuous improvement.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
CHC-3HL-002120
Job locations
Cranham Health Centre
Upminster
essex
RM14 1RG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Senior Practitioner will be expected to work as part of a dynamic mental health team in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people are actively encouraged. This approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and above all a passion for working with children and young people in educational settings.
- To routinely measure clinical outcomes and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions, both in-line with the CYP-IAPT programme within CAMHS.
- To work with a defined caseload of service users as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing assessment, care planning and care delivery for service users with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This will include the provision of highly skilled professional care, psychological interventions, group work, clinical assessment, risk assessments / risk management, and promoting recovery and inclusion and ensuring co-production with service users, families and carers and the education staff.
- Promoting the mental and emotional health of children, young people, and families in the community through clinical interventions in the care pathway/crisis team/SPA
- To improve the knowledge and understanding of emotional and mental wellbeing services among school staff where appropriate.
- To undertake initial school based and community-based assessments and to deliver a range of early interventions to children and young people with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties where appropriate.
- To prevent more serious mental health problems in children and young people by early identification of the development of mental health problems in children and young people
- Providing a direct service to children and young people and their families, in an accessible and less stigmatizing environment, based on the best available research evidence, within clinical governance.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The successful post holder will work within the Havering Mental Health Support Team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions as part of the national Mental Health Support Team programme. The role is centred on providing accessible, timely mental health support within schools and educational settings, helping children and young people receive the right support at the earliest opportunity.
You will undertake comprehensive assessments, formulate care plans and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional and mental health difficulties. Interventions may include individual work, group programmes, psychoeducation and guided self-help, delivered in partnership with families, carers and education staff.
Working closely with schools and other agencies, you will contribute to creating mentally healthy educational environments by offering consultation, advice, training and support to school staff where appropriate. You will promote early identification of mental health needs and support preventative approaches that reduce the likelihood of difficulties escalating.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a defined caseload, managing competing priorities effectively and ensuring that all clinical documentation is accurate, timely and compliant with Trust and professional standards. You will routinely collect and evaluate clinical outcome measures, participate in multidisciplinary discussions, clinical supervision and reflective practice, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the service.
HEST is proud of its culture of innovation and continuous learning. The team has successfully delivered a number of Quality Improvement (QI) projects, collaborated with academic partners including Edge Hill University, and has been recognised nationally, including a visit from the Secretary of State for Education to observe our work within local schools. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to future service developments and play an active role in shaping the continued growth of the service.
The role requires flexibility to work across educational settings throughout Havering and a commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that reflects NELFT's values and commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Senior Practitioner will be expected to work as part of a dynamic mental health team in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people are actively encouraged. This approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and above all a passion for working with children and young people in educational settings.
- To routinely measure clinical outcomes and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions, both in-line with the CYP-IAPT programme within CAMHS.
- To work with a defined caseload of service users as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing assessment, care planning and care delivery for service users with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This will include the provision of highly skilled professional care, psychological interventions, group work, clinical assessment, risk assessments / risk management, and promoting recovery and inclusion and ensuring co-production with service users, families and carers and the education staff.
- Promoting the mental and emotional health of children, young people, and families in the community through clinical interventions in the care pathway/crisis team/SPA
- To improve the knowledge and understanding of emotional and mental wellbeing services among school staff where appropriate.
- To undertake initial school based and community-based assessments and to deliver a range of early interventions to children and young people with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties where appropriate.
- To prevent more serious mental health problems in children and young people by early identification of the development of mental health problems in children and young people
- Providing a direct service to children and young people and their families, in an accessible and less stigmatizing environment, based on the best available research evidence, within clinical governance.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The successful post holder will work within the Havering Mental Health Support Team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions as part of the national Mental Health Support Team programme. The role is centred on providing accessible, timely mental health support within schools and educational settings, helping children and young people receive the right support at the earliest opportunity.
You will undertake comprehensive assessments, formulate care plans and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional and mental health difficulties. Interventions may include individual work, group programmes, psychoeducation and guided self-help, delivered in partnership with families, carers and education staff.
Working closely with schools and other agencies, you will contribute to creating mentally healthy educational environments by offering consultation, advice, training and support to school staff where appropriate. You will promote early identification of mental health needs and support preventative approaches that reduce the likelihood of difficulties escalating.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a defined caseload, managing competing priorities effectively and ensuring that all clinical documentation is accurate, timely and compliant with Trust and professional standards. You will routinely collect and evaluate clinical outcome measures, participate in multidisciplinary discussions, clinical supervision and reflective practice, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the service.
HEST is proud of its culture of innovation and continuous learning. The team has successfully delivered a number of Quality Improvement (QI) projects, collaborated with academic partners including Edge Hill University, and has been recognised nationally, including a visit from the Secretary of State for Education to observe our work within local schools. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to future service developments and play an active role in shaping the continued growth of the service.
The role requires flexibility to work across educational settings throughout Havering and a commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that reflects NELFT's values and commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification required.
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the JD attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification required.
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the JD attached.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Cranham Health Centre
Upminster
essex
RM14 1RG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Cranham Health Centre
Upminster
essex
RM14 1RG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Physiotherapist
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385974
Job summary
Join our team. Come and grow with NELFT. Find out more and apply via Job Train. #PaediatricPhysiotherapy #PhysiotherapyJobs #NELFT #NHSJobs #Band5Physiotherapist #CommunityPhysiotherapy #Paediatrics #AlliedHealthProfessionals #NHS
Main duties of the job
Are you a newly qualified or an experienced Physiotherapist looking for your next opportunity? We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care, supporting children and young people to achieve their maximum potential, live healthier, more independent lives and develop clinical skills in the NHS. The Paediatric Physiotherapy Team is co-located with a multidisciplinary Integrated Children's Service in Havering, Acorn Centre, working alongside Occupational Therapists, Paediatricians, Speech and Language Therapists and CAMHS. The postholder will contribute to the delivery and continued development of Physiotherapy services in line with NELFTS Strategic priorities, including improving outcomes and experiences, and delivering care closer to home within the community where possible. The postholder will work as an autonomous practitioner within the Paediatric community Physiotherapy Team, providing evidence-based physiotherapy assessment, intervention, and advice to children and young people with a range of developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and Physical needs.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
NDD-002053
Job locations
Acorn Centre
Romford
Essex
RM7 9NH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
List the key responsibilities and tasks the post holder will be expected to carry out. Use bullet points for clarity and focus on the core aspects of the role.
- Deliver day-to-day service delivery, physiotherapy assessments, organising and prioritising own caseload, developing a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment with support from senior colleagues.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust policies.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Prioritisation of own caseload to develop physiotherapy assessment and treatment, with access to support from senior colleagues.
- Delegate appropriately to Students and Therapy assistants.
- Ensure effective risk management at team level by completing incident reporting, assessing, and controlling risks.
- Complete accurate contemporaneous records as per Trust and HCPC guidelines.
- Ensure equipment provided is safe and appropriate for patients and carers.
Leadership:
- Actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally.
- Facilitate a positive team culture by taking responsibility for addressing potential conflict.
- Participate in the audit process, linking with the clinical governance agenda.
- Active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve service delivery protocols and guidelines.
Clinical Skills:
- Act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the CSP professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols.
- The post holder will be registered with the HCPC. Professional knowledge may have been gained through accredited courses, workshops, study and Mandatory training programmes.
- Be responsible and accountable for all aspects of delivering physiotherapy to clients/patients.
- Develop skills to assess and develop care plans for a range of paediatric conditions, some of which may involve complex psycho social difficulties, with senior Physiotherapy advice available.
- Develop the skills to assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of paediatric conditions, some of which will be highly complex or will be for clients with complex psycho-social difficulties, with advice and support from a senior physiotherapist
- Practice to be supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature and peer review.
- Provide patients and relatives with information and education, ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life.
- To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature, and peer reviews.
Communication:
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, peers, senior managers and clinical leads of the Trust.
- Have a wide range of communication skills to manage patient care.
Training:
- Assist with mentoring of students.
- Ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning of self and others.
- Undertake and assist in planning of own mandatory training and workshops.
- Undertake regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan, including competencies reflecting local population health needs..
Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.
Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.
We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Name: Tania Faro
Job title: Clinical Lead for Physiotherapy
Contact Number: 07809100885
Email: [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job List the key responsibilities and tasks the post holder will be expected to carry out. Use bullet points for clarity and focus on the core aspects of the role. Deliver day-to-day service delivery, physiotherapy assessments, organising and prioritising own caseload, developing a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment with support from senior colleagues. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust policies. Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Prioritisation of own caseload to develop physiotherapy assessment and treatment, with access to support from senior colleagues. Delegate appropriately to Students and Therapy assistants. Ensure effective risk management at team level by completing incident reporting, assessing, and controlling risks. Complete accurate contemporaneous records as per Trust and HCPC guidelines. Ensure equipment provided is safe and appropriate for patients and carers. Leadership: Actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally. Facilitate a positive team culture by taking responsibility for addressing potential conflict. Participate in the audit process, linking with the clinical governance agenda. Active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve service delivery protocols and guidelines. Clinical Skills: Act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the CSP professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. The post holder will be registered with the HCPC. Professional knowledge may have been gained through accredited courses, workshops, study and Mandatory training programmes. Be responsible and accountable for all aspects of delivering physiotherapy to clients/patients. Develop skills to assess and develop care plans for a range of paediatric conditions, some of which may involve complex psycho social difficulties, with senior Physiotherapy advice available. Develop the skills to assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of paediatric conditions, some of which will be highly complex or will be for clients with complex psycho-social difficulties, with advice and support from a senior physiotherapist Practice to be supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature and peer review. Provide patients and relatives with information and education, ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life. To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature, and peer reviews. Communication: Communicate effectively with colleagues, peers, senior managers and clinical leads of the Trust. Have a wide range of communication skills to manage patient care. Training: Assist with mentoring of students. Ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning of self and others. Undertake and assist in planning of own mandatory training and workshops. Undertake regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan, including competencies reflecting local population health needs.. Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. Use of AI We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications. Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience. We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact: Name: Tania Faro Job title: Clinical Lead for Physiotherapy Contact Number: 07809100885 Email: [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification required
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the JD attached.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant qualification required Experience Essential Please refer to the JD attached.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Acorn Centre
Romford
Essex
RM7 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Acorn Centre
Romford
Essex
RM7 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Speech and Language Therapist
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385963
Job summary
We are seeking a full time, permanent, band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), with an interest in working within the Forensic setting.
You will work with the speech and language therapy team at Rampton Hospital to support patients with a range of mental health difficulties and communication needs to access high quality rehabilitation. You will work directly with patients to understand their communication strengths and needs, to provide direct treatment to improve communication skills, to support patients in accessing other therapies, and work with teams to deliver best communication environments.
You will have support from a Clinical Lead SLT, a Day Service Manager and will work with SLT assistants, apprentices and other SLTs. You will work with strong Therapies and Education teams to address communication needs in a variety of clinical settings.
We are looking for someone who works passionately to:
Support and advocate for people with SLCNIdentify SLCN, and link to riskDeliver person centred careDevelop goals and interventions that are functional and patient ledInfluence and work effectively with the MDTResolve conflict skillfullyManage communication and dysphagia needs in a wider context including influencing individuals and teams, and adapting environments for better quality care
Main duties of the job
Direct care duties will include
- Facilitating and interpreting assessments of SLCN
- Supporting junior colleagues' clinical practice, and providing second opinions
- Providing written information regarding patients' SLCN in the form of reports, care plans and easy read information
- Engaging in joint goal setting with the patient and wider MDT
- Accurate record keeping and caseload administration
- Appropriate understanding and management of any safeguarding concerns
- Directly providing, or developing and supporting other staff to deliver, direct interventions to address SLCN and dysphagia. This may be through 1:1 or group interventions
- Supporting offender/ psychological programmes to optimise accessibility
Other duties will include;
- Working in a manner informed by key care drivers for people with mental health needs, such as Trauma Informed Care, reducing restrictive practices and person centred care.
- Supporting the Clinical Leads in identifying and addressing service development needs
- Advising on environmental adaptations and good practice in regards to SLCN and dysphagia
- Actively seeking CPD and self-directed learning
- Sharing knowledge and skills to assist with workforce development
- Delivering training for other staff on SLCN
- Prioritising and balancing direct patient care and administrative duties
Modelling good communication practices and supporting others in implementing the same
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 10,500 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health and forensic health services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 80 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings and secure environments.
We are one of the largest mental health and community health Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
186-877-26-FS
Job locations
Rampton Hospital
Woodbeck
DN22 0PD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see person specification and job description.
You will be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of patients with SLCN, under the supervision of a clinical lead SLT. You will ensure that communication goals are embedded within the MDT and support the MDT to implement communication support strategies.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see person specification and job description. You will be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of patients with SLCN, under the supervision of a clinical lead SLT. You will ensure that communication goals are embedded within the MDT and support the MDT to implement communication support strategies. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Dysphagia training at a basic level or supervised experience of treating dysphagia
- RCSLT membership
Physical Requirements
Essential
- To undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression.
- Ability to escort and maintain custody of patients both within and outside of secure environments.
- oAbility to respond to serious and emergency incidents.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Experience of adults with special needs i.e. Learning Disabilities or Deaf patients
Desirable
- Experience in delivery of structured groups
- Experience of working with patients with mental health problems
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of issues regarding challenging behaviour
- Ability to evidence knowledge of communication problems in Mental Health or Learning Disability
Desirable
- An awareness of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Health Act
- Knowledge of clinical evidence base and relevant literature
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals and carers
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to recognise conflict and generate potential solutions.
- Good time management
- Able to prioritise workload
- Adaptability in response to others
Desirable
- Research and/or clinical audit skills
- Skills in developing/delivering structured groups
- Developing negotiation skills, management of conflict and the ability to generate solutions
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Speech & Language Therapy Registration with HCPC Evidence of CPD Desirable Dysphagia training at a basic level or supervised experience of treating dysphagia RCSLT membership Physical Requirements Essential To undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression. Ability to escort and maintain custody of patients both within and outside of secure environments. oAbility to respond to serious and emergency incidents. Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team Experience of adults with special needs i.e. Learning Disabilities or Deaf patients Desirable Experience in delivery of structured groups Experience of working with patients with mental health problems Knowledge Essential An awareness of issues regarding challenging behaviour Ability to evidence knowledge of communication problems in Mental Health or Learning Disability Desirable An awareness of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Health Act Knowledge of clinical evidence base and relevant literature Skills Essential Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals and carers Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to recognise conflict and generate potential solutions. Good time management Able to prioritise workload Adaptability in response to others Desirable Research and/or clinical audit skills Skills in developing/delivering structured groups Developing negotiation skills, management of conflict and the ability to generate solutions Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rampton Hospital
Woodbeck
DN22 0PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rampton Hospital
Woodbeck
DN22 0PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Health Care Assistant - Renal Haemodialysis
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385952
Job summary
Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, is a high performing organisation looking to deliver safe, clean and personal care to the highest standards.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification to join the team at the Bolton Kidney Care Centre.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Renal Managed Clinical Network for the West of Greater Manchester, we have Haemodialysis services based at Bolton Kidney Care Centre.
You will need to demonstrate an understanding of caring for patients with complex long term conditions and a clear commitment to providing high quality care.
A team player and willing to learn in this area of nursing, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
In return, we can provide you with excellent renal specific education and Haemodialysis competency training in a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional development in this highly specialist area.
If you are highly motivated, enthusiastic and want a new challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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)
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
236-MED-CS455-26
Job locations
Bolton Kidney Care Centre
c/o Northern Care Alliance
Bolton
BL4 0LA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
- Care Certificate
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working on a haemodialysis Unit
- Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
- Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Basic IT skills
- Good organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
- Care Certificate
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working on a haemodialysis Unit
- Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
- Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Basic IT skills
- Good organisational skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bolton Kidney Care Centre
c/o Northern Care Alliance
Bolton
BL4 0LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bolton Kidney Care Centre
c/o Northern Care Alliance
Bolton
BL4 0LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Urgent Care Practitioner
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385951
Job summary
Contract Type: PermanentHours: Up to 37.5 hours per week
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Urgent Care Practitioner to join our small friendly team at Malton Urgent Treatment Centre. We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible, reliable and friendly individual who is passionate about patient care. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with clinicians, patients and support staff. You will be a highly valued member of an excellent team of existing practitioners and nursing staff.You will be a independent practitioner acting within your professional boundaries, you will work autonomously, You will deliver safe, effective clinical decision-making and expert quality care, including assessment, diagnosis, clinical management and evaluation to the local population. You will have the attitude, skills and knowledge base to deliver quality holistic care and treatment.You will be qualified in Minor illness and Minor injuries and be a non medical prescriber or be willing to do non medical prescribing course within your first year. Applications from paramedic and allied health professional colleagues are welcome.
It is an exciting time to join the time as we embark on service improvements focusing on clinical pathways to ensure that urgent care is delivered to the local community when they need it.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to take a complete history and perform clinical examination to diagnose and implement treatment for patients presenting with varied conditions.
The post holder is also required to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and discharge patients or refer to a specialist as necessary. As an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will work within their scope of practice and according to broad local policies and procedures.
The post holder must be proactive in promoting health and well-being to patients and give health advice and education, and act as a mentor and to other staff members and nursing students.
You will be expected to further your own education with the support of the trust, keep up to date with skills and competencies, monitor and update local policies and procedures and to develop and participate in clinical research.
About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
419-8241308-UCP-ME
Job locations
Malton Hospital
Middlecave Road
Malton
YO17 7NG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected]. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 registered Nurse/ registered paramedic
- Minor Injuries qualification Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience (approx. 3years experience)
- Recognised teaching / assessing course
- Illness qualification Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience (approx. 3years experience)
Desirable
- Non- Medical prescriber qualification or willing to complete within the first year in post.
Experience
Essential
- Service development and / or change management
- Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and clinical experience
- Audit and Standard setting
Skills
Essential
- Competent in specialist skills appropriate to the role e.g. interpretation & management of abnormalities identified on X Rays.
- Ability to organise and prioritise.
Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Level 1 registered Nurse/ registered paramedic Minor Injuries qualification Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience (approx. 3years experience) Recognised teaching / assessing course Illness qualification Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience (approx. 3years experience) Desirable Non- Medical prescriber qualification or willing to complete within the first year in post. Experience Essential Service development and / or change management Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and clinical experience Audit and Standard setting Skills Essential Competent in specialist skills appropriate to the role e.g. interpretation & management of abnormalities identified on X Rays. Ability to organise and prioritise.
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
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Malton Hospital
Middlecave Road
Malton
YO17 7NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Malton Hospital
Middlecave Road
Malton
YO17 7NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Children's specialised Community Physiotherapist
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385947
Job summary
This permanent post offers a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join an existing and well-established multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians and support staff delivering services to children and young people in the East Cornwall area.
Do you have effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently? Can you demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to learning and service delivery? Have you experience of working with children?
You will deliver assessment andevidence-basedtreatments for babies, children and young people with neurological and neuromuscular conditions which result in movement impairment and/or global developmental delay and physical and/or learning disabilities. You will have the opportunity to work in one of our Special Schools.
You will work in conjunction with colleagues in the health community, Education Authority, Social Care and other partnership agencies to deliver seamless co-ordinated care to patients and their families, and disseminate knowledge and facilitate a better understanding of disorders of movement impairment. You will contribute to differential diagnoses for children on your caseload. We can offer additional hours if needed.
Main duties of the job
You will assess for and deliver evidence based, holistic care for infants, children and young adults with movement disorders of neuro-muscular aetiologies, including those with complex physical disabilities and challenging behaviour.
You will assess for, and instruct children, their families and carers in the use of special equipment and orthoses, and jointly agree outcome measures to establish their efficacy. You will set therapeutic goals in collaboration with the child, parents and carers.
Under the guidance of senior colleagues, and through regular performance reviews, you will demonstrate competency to practise as an autonomous practitioner within the Children's Community Therapy Service protocols and guidelines.
You will be able to demonstrate effective caseload management by participating in regular caseload reviews.
You will prepare Education and Health Care Plan submissions, and as required, statements for medico-legal and Safeguarding purposes etc. You will be able to work with multi-agencies to contribute to holistic care.
You will delegate to, and supervise, junior staff and students. You will participate in service development and continuous service improvement.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
- St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
- West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services.
Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year.
We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that's safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
156-8291452
Job locations
Dolphin House, Royal Cornwall hospital, Treliske
Treliske Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Experience within paediatric Neurodisability
- Multi-professional and interagency team working
- Ability to independantly travel across Cornwall to other sites as required
Desirable
- oExperience of working alone as well as part of a team
- oRelevant Post-graduate specialist courses
- oExperience carrying out CPIP assessments
- oExperience of Children's specialist equipment used within the community
Practical/Intellectual Skills
Essential
- oTo be able to demonstrate Proficient IT skills including Microsoft 10; Excel, Email, Power Point, Word.
- oAbility to work autonomously and be confident with lone working
- oAn ability to manage a designated caseload
- oAbility to effectively communicate with colleagues and MDT
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing a community caseload
Person Specification Essential criteria Essential Degree in Physiotherapy Registration with Health and Care Professions Council Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Experience within paediatric Neurodisability Multi-professional and interagency team working Ability to independantly travel across Cornwall to other sites as required Desirable oExperience of working alone as well as part of a team oRelevant Post-graduate specialist courses oExperience carrying out CPIP assessments oExperience of Children's specialist equipment used within the community Practical/Intellectual Skills Essential oTo be able to demonstrate Proficient IT skills including Microsoft 10; Excel, Email, Power Point, Word. oAbility to work autonomously and be confident with lone working oAn ability to manage a designated caseload oAbility to effectively communicate with colleagues and MDT Desirable Previous experience of managing a community caseload
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).
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Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Dolphin House, Royal Cornwall hospital, Treliske
Treliske Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Dolphin House, Royal Cornwall hospital, Treliske
Treliske Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LQ
United Kingdom
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Band 6 Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385942
Job summary
***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***
Looking for a new opportunity to develop your skills in rehabilitation?
Want to live in the youngest city in Europe? Truly cosmopolitan with a diverse population of over 1.1 million, Birmingham has the largest open space in Europe and fantastic network links to the rest of the UK.
Look no further, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Early Intervention Community Team within Birmingham Community Health Care NHS Foundation Trust, the largest community trust in the country.
Part of a wider Early Intervention programme, which has delivered in the last 12 months: 77000 fewer acute bed days used, 19000 fewer non-acute bed days and people spend 11.5 fewer days in the system. Overall having an impact of £25.8million saved for Birmingham to reinvest in Health and Social Care developments.
Main duties of the job
Six health and social care organisations joined forces in the region to deliver this truly integrated service. Alongside BCHC, other partners include Birmingham City Council, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust, Birmingham and Solihull CCG and Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG
You will be joining a community team in the midst of one of the largest Health and Social Care transformations in the country, with exciting changes and developments, preventing avoidable hospital admissions, premature admission to long-term residential care and facilitating early hospital discharge, plus the added bonus of Birmingham being a fantastic place to work and live.
A real opportunity to work within the self-motivated and aspirational MDT daily, we are currently looking for someone to dynamically lead and promote a culture of home first rehabilitation, so the people of Birmingham are treated in the right place at the right time, evidenced by clinical and performance outcomes. Working multi-professionally, completing assessments and interventions, whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality intervention to patients within their own homes and other community settings.
About us
IMPORTANT
- Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
- Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address
Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
820-8242685-COM-A
Job locations
Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Road
Birmingham
B13 8JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
A person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and has existing, or an eagerness to establish, links with Health and Social care partners and a passion for 'trusted assessor' principles, will be at an advantage when working in this team. You will have opportunities to support junior staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care.
he post holder will act as a practitioner for Occupational Therapy within the Adults Community Services Division.
The post holder will ensure access to urgent and routine Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention provide and monitor treatment programmes at home and ensure safe discharge or referral on to alternative services as appropriate. They will work in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care agencies to promote independence and develop individual plans of care relevant to person needs
A person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and has existing, or an eagerness to establish, links with Health and Social care partners and a passion for 'trusted assessor' principles, will be at an advantage when working in this team. You will have opportunities to support junior staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care.
We run an excellent Inspire leadership training programme for all staff with line management responsibility, alongside other opportunities to develop your career.
HCPC/NMC registrations are a requirement for registered staff roles.
The post holder will be expected to work shifts as required over 7 days per week in line with service delivery
Informal enquiries speak to:
Jazz - 0121 303 8920
Email: [email protected]
Job description
Job responsibilities
A person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and has existing, or an eagerness to establish, links with Health and Social care partners and a passion for 'trusted assessor' principles, will be at an advantage when working in this team. You will have opportunities to support junior staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care.
he post holder will act as a practitioner for Occupational Therapy within the Adults Community Services Division.
The post holder will ensure access to urgent and routine Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention provide and monitor treatment programmes at home and ensure safe discharge or referral on to alternative services as appropriate. They will work in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care agencies to promote independence and develop individual plans of care relevant to person needs
A person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and has existing, or an eagerness to establish, links with Health and Social care partners and a passion for 'trusted assessor' principles, will be at an advantage when working in this team. You will have opportunities to support junior staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care.
We run an excellent Inspire leadership training programme for all staff with line management responsibility, alongside other opportunities to develop your career.
HCPC/NMC registrations are a requirement for registered staff roles.
The post holder will be expected to work shifts as required over 7 days per week in line with service delivery
Informal enquiries speak to:
Jazz - 0121 303 8920
Email: [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Health and Care Professions Council registration.
- Extensive evidence of relevant post registration training and CPD.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Multi -Disciplinary team
- Relevant rehabilitation experience for a variety of patients in a community setting
- Experience of working with other agencies.
- Proven Supervisory skills.
- Ability to plan and delegate daily workload
- Ability to demonstrate and share knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical trends and practices within the field of occupational therapy
Desirable
- Clinical Supervisors / Fieldwork education
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment and treatment approaches for the patient group.
- Demonstrates a problem solving approach
- IT skills in Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge and application of clinical effectiveness and evidence based practice
- Understanding and application of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge and application of Health and Safety issues and their relevance in the Community.
- Ability to administer and interpret standardise assessments/outcome measures.
- Ability to act as mentor/supervisor to junior staff and students on placement.
- Awareness of legislation related to Safeguarding Vulnerable adults.
- Knowledge and awareness of current government and initiative drivers.
- Ability to safely handle patients and equipment and to work in a range of positions
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Health and Care Professions Council registration.
- Extensive evidence of relevant post registration training and CPD.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Multi -Disciplinary team
- Relevant rehabilitation experience for a variety of patients in a community setting
- Experience of working with other agencies.
- Proven Supervisory skills.
- Ability to plan and delegate daily workload
- Ability to demonstrate and share knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical trends and practices within the field of occupational therapy
Desirable
- Clinical Supervisors / Fieldwork education
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment and treatment approaches for the patient group.
- Demonstrates a problem solving approach
- IT skills in Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge and application of clinical effectiveness and evidence based practice
- Understanding and application of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge and application of Health and Safety issues and their relevance in the Community.
- Ability to administer and interpret standardise assessments/outcome measures.
- Ability to act as mentor/supervisor to junior staff and students on placement.
- Awareness of legislation related to Safeguarding Vulnerable adults.
- Knowledge and awareness of current government and initiative drivers.
- Ability to safely handle patients and equipment and to work in a range of positions
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
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address
Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Road
Birmingham
B13 8JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address
Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Road
Birmingham
B13 8JL
United Kingdom
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Assistant Psychologist
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385940
Job summary
The children and young people's ADHD and ASD team offer detailed and comprehensive diagnostic assessments for neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The post holder will help to support and enhance the professional psychological care and assessment of clients within the service, across all sectors of care; providing observational, psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will contribute to the assessment ( neurodevelopmental assessments and observations) and research activities of the CYPAAS working under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, but will also be encouraged to develop their clinical skills ( group and individual work) will be part of a highly experienced team and we are looking for people with good verbal and written communication skills as well as good organisational skills. Applicants should possess a good Honours degree in Psychology ( 1st or high 2 :1), preferably have experience of working with children and/or adults with developmental conditions, and previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist would also be an advantage. The post require substantial amount of travelling across the county of Northamptonshire and possession of a driving licence and own transport is therefore essential.
Please also note that for some occupations we receive a high amount of applications, and where this is evident, the post will be closed and we will put a limit on the number of applications that we are able to receive.
Please answer the following question in the supporting statement box on the application form: What do you think will be important to think about when working with young people with ADHD or ASD ( Max 150 words)
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH265-CH-A
Job locations
Sudborough House, St Mary's hospital
77 London Road Kettering
Kettering
NN15 7PW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ' About You' Section of the document
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ' About You' Section of the document
Person Specification
qualification, knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Honours degree in Psychology
Desirable
- At least 1 year experience as an assistant psychology
experience , skills and knoweldge
Essential
- -Keen interest in ASD/ADHD and young people
- -Car user
Desirable
- -At least 1 year experience with ADHD ASD
- -Knowledge and experience with neuro-developmental difficulties
- -At least 1 year experience with children and families
- -At least 1 year's experience with assessment in relation to ASD/ADHD
- -Experience with mental health related conditions
Person Specification
qualification, knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- Honours degree in Psychology
Desirable
- At least 1 year experience as an assistant psychology
experience , skills and knoweldge
Essential
- -Keen interest in ASD/ADHD and young people
- -Car user
Desirable
- -At least 1 year experience with ADHD ASD
- -Knowledge and experience with neuro-developmental difficulties
- -At least 1 year experience with children and families
- -At least 1 year's experience with assessment in relation to ASD/ADHD
- -Experience with mental health related conditions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Sudborough House, St Mary's hospital
77 London Road Kettering
Kettering
NN15 7PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Sudborough House, St Mary's hospital
77 London Road Kettering
Kettering
NN15 7PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Physical Intervention Tutor
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385935
Job summary
To facilitate, assist and provide with the planning, preparation and delivery of staff training programmes ranging from the use of de-escalation techniques through to physical interventions techniques. To raise the profile of the use of appropriate techniques in managing challenging behavioural situations and the use of restraint techniques in the Trust. To assist with necessary data collection, evaluation and course administration of these training programmes and also any clerical duties associated with workforce and statutory requirements. To work closely with and support the operational security team.
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.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-1552-14417
Job locations
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team to develop and deliver a Physical Intervention Training programme both within the Acute and Community setting, as well as supporting staff build packages of care for our service users who display challenging behaviour.
The successful applicant would ideally hold a GSA Accreditation as a Grade A Tutor with experience of working in clinical settings to ensure the highest possible standards that are service user focused. If this accreditation is not currently held the successful applicant would be required to attend and pass a residential Tutor Training course within the 6 month probationary period. The successful applicant must also hold a valid driving licence. Please note these in your supporting information.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Mike Arthurs, Security Manager Violence Prevention & Reduction Lead on [email protected] or 07770 692765
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team to develop and deliver a Physical Intervention Training programme both within the Acute and Community setting, as well as supporting staff build packages of care for our service users who display challenging behaviour.
The successful applicant would ideally hold a GSA Accreditation as a Grade A Tutor with experience of working in clinical settings to ensure the highest possible standards that are service user focused. If this accreditation is not currently held the successful applicant would be required to attend and pass a residential Tutor Training course within the 6 month probationary period. The successful applicant must also hold a valid driving licence. Please note these in your supporting information.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Mike Arthurs, Security Manager Violence Prevention & Reduction Lead on [email protected] or 07770 692765
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
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
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385921
Job summary
Are you an experienced Mental Health Practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people within the Kirklees area? Would you like to be part of a diverse and innovative service who offer mental health support in an educational setting?
We are seeking applicants to join our Mental Health Support Team who cover the schools and colleges in Kirklees. This is an exciting time to join our team who deliver evidence based interventions to children within our schools with mild to moderate mental health conditions. Focusing on early intervention we also provide training and workshops to schools using the whole school approach, which enables schools to provide a culture of wellbeing for all their pupils.
You will be part of a supportive and resilient team within a trust which places staff health and wellbeing at the top of its agenda. Our team sits within our CAMHS service which means that we can provide expert CPD opportunities, further training and supervision from a diverse range of experienced practitioners.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
This role would suit an experienced health care professional with experience in assessing and working with young people with mild- moderate mental health concerns and preferably experience delivering CBT interventions and delivery of supervision.
As a band 6 mental health practitioner you will be expected to confidently manage a caseload of young people including triaging, consulting with schools/ parents and assessing CYP with a range of mental health issues and making decisions as to what support they may need.
You will support the senior leadership team and be involved with service development of the MHST, taking initiative to identify opportunities to improve the service.
You will be expected to draw on your experience to lead case management supervision and supervise the junior staff within the team.
You will be able to make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-CK2566
Job locations
Folly Hall Mills
St Thomas Road
Huddersfield
Kirklees
HD1 3LT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will work as part of the Kirklees Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to manage a defined case- load with a focus on providing comprehensive assessment, consultation and evidence-based interventions, for children and young people (CYP) with mental health difficulties and their parents/carers.
This post will involve supporting Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP)s with developing their clinical practice, psychological formulation and school engagement.
The post holder will be expected to provide Case Management and Clinical Skills Supervision to a number of trainee/EMHPs within the service (training may be provided).
The post holder will be able to work flexibly across a range of education providers, be a keen contributer to joint working initiatives and adaptive to change in a ever-growing service. Kirklees MHSTs are delivered through a partnership involving CAMHS (South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust) as the lead provider, Educational Psychology services (Kirklees Council) and Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust as wrap around services.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The postholder will:
1.1 Care/service/function provision:
Work in partnership to deliver a range of evidence-based mental health interventions with children and young people (CYP) as well as some parent-led interventions.
Facilitate evidence-based group interventions with CYP and/or parents.
Offer specialist mental health-based consultation, advice and guidance with professionals.
Be responsible and ensure the effective co-ordination of clinical care provided including consideration to safeguarding and clinical risk issues where indicated.
Support clinical staff to identify children and young people with emerging mental health needs aswell as psychological formulation.
Promote overall access to Kirklees MHST where appropriate.
Establish therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families and implement evidence based therapeutic interventions.
Plan and organise interventions ensuring that reviews are held within the required time frames.
Ensure that all members of the multi-disciplinary team, their colleagues, service users and appropriate others are informed/updated of changes involving current care plans, progress, mental state, and psychosocial factors in line with best practice.
Liaise with and advise CYP and families, local authority and other statutory bodies and third sector agencies including childrens safeguarding as necessary.
Communicate sensitive information to carers and relatives.
Use a range of inclusive communication styles and channels as appropriate to the task.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or patients in treatment, where appropriate.
Care plan and manage own caseload
Maintain accurate written records on the electronic record system of the Trust
Undertake mental health assessments, with an agreed plan of action and/or care and low moderate intervention.
Set and monitor Goal Based Outcomes with CYP/parents.
Undertake complex risk assessments and develop a formulation of risk which will lead to the development of risk management plans which have taken into consideration a range of possible options.
Undertake and continuously re-evaluate complex bio-psycho-social assessments and develop a working formulation which will lead to the development of personalised care packages in line with evidence based and routine outcome measures.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will work as part of the Kirklees Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to manage a defined case- load with a focus on providing comprehensive assessment, consultation and evidence-based interventions, for children and young people (CYP) with mental health difficulties and their parents/carers.
This post will involve supporting Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP)s with developing their clinical practice, psychological formulation and school engagement.
The post holder will be expected to provide Case Management and Clinical Skills Supervision to a number of trainee/EMHPs within the service (training may be provided).
The post holder will be able to work flexibly across a range of education providers, be a keen contributer to joint working initiatives and adaptive to change in a ever-growing service. Kirklees MHSTs are delivered through a partnership involving CAMHS (South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust) as the lead provider, Educational Psychology services (Kirklees Council) and Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust as wrap around services.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The postholder will:
1.1 Care/service/function provision:
Work in partnership to deliver a range of evidence-based mental health interventions with children and young people (CYP) as well as some parent-led interventions.
Facilitate evidence-based group interventions with CYP and/or parents.
Offer specialist mental health-based consultation, advice and guidance with professionals.
Be responsible and ensure the effective co-ordination of clinical care provided including consideration to safeguarding and clinical risk issues where indicated.
Support clinical staff to identify children and young people with emerging mental health needs aswell as psychological formulation.
Promote overall access to Kirklees MHST where appropriate.
Establish therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families and implement evidence based therapeutic interventions.
Plan and organise interventions ensuring that reviews are held within the required time frames.
Ensure that all members of the multi-disciplinary team, their colleagues, service users and appropriate others are informed/updated of changes involving current care plans, progress, mental state, and psychosocial factors in line with best practice.
Liaise with and advise CYP and families, local authority and other statutory bodies and third sector agencies including childrens safeguarding as necessary.
Communicate sensitive information to carers and relatives.
Use a range of inclusive communication styles and channels as appropriate to the task.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or patients in treatment, where appropriate.
Care plan and manage own caseload
Maintain accurate written records on the electronic record system of the Trust
Undertake mental health assessments, with an agreed plan of action and/or care and low moderate intervention.
Set and monitor Goal Based Outcomes with CYP/parents.
Undertake complex risk assessments and develop a formulation of risk which will lead to the development of risk management plans which have taken into consideration a range of possible options.
Undertake and continuously re-evaluate complex bio-psycho-social assessments and develop a working formulation which will lead to the development of personalised care packages in line with evidence based and routine outcome measures.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Commitment to multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
- Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive.
- Clarity of decision making.
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities.
- Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services.
- Ability to cope calmly in a crisis.
- To demonstrate good self-care and encourage the same in team members.
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Training
Essential
- Experience delivering training to a diverse audience (or group work).
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- A good understanding of evidence -based, low intensity interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
- An understanding of mental health and wellbeing support within community settings.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of
- multi-agency work for children and families in the community.
- Understanding of CYP-IAPT principles including the use of evidence-based therapies and Routine Outcome Measures.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with children/young people of all ages experiencing a wide range of mental health presentations.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
- Ability to work effectively with partner services & external partners to promote and adapt change processes.
- Good verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Good negotiation skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Customer service orientation.
- Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
- IT skills.
- Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.
Desirable
- A good understanding of the green paper initiative and the function of a MHST.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with children, young people and their carers in a mental health or community setting.
- Experience of working in Primary Care/ MHST Services / or CAMHS.
- Experience of managing a case-load of children and young people
- with a range of moderate mental health needs.
- Experience in assessment and risk management and ability to implement evidence-based practice.
- Experience of delivering evidence-based psychological therapy e.g. CBT.
- Experience of working with parents (or with adults).
- Experience of working in or in conjunction with an educational setting.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Proven ability to work with other agencies and disciplines and in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience working within Early Intervention and Prevention Services.
- Experience of service delivery via digital platform.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Wellbeing Practitioner (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP),Childrens Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP) & Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP).
- or
- Registered mental health practitioner (NMC, HCPC)
- or
- Registered social worker
- or
- KSA equivalent accreditation (www.babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Knowledge-Skills-and-Attitudes).
Desirable
- Successful completion of the CYP-IAPT CBT/EMHP supervisor training or willing to undertake.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Commitment to multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
- Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive.
- Clarity of decision making.
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities.
- Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services.
- Ability to cope calmly in a crisis.
- To demonstrate good self-care and encourage the same in team members.
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Training
Essential
- Experience delivering training to a diverse audience (or group work).
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- A good understanding of evidence -based, low intensity interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
- An understanding of mental health and wellbeing support within community settings.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of
- multi-agency work for children and families in the community.
- Understanding of CYP-IAPT principles including the use of evidence-based therapies and Routine Outcome Measures.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with children/young people of all ages experiencing a wide range of mental health presentations.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
- Ability to work effectively with partner services & external partners to promote and adapt change processes.
- Good verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Good negotiation skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Customer service orientation.
- Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
- IT skills.
- Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.
Desirable
- A good understanding of the green paper initiative and the function of a MHST.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with children, young people and their carers in a mental health or community setting.
- Experience of working in Primary Care/ MHST Services / or CAMHS.
- Experience of managing a case-load of children and young people
- with a range of moderate mental health needs.
- Experience in assessment and risk management and ability to implement evidence-based practice.
- Experience of delivering evidence-based psychological therapy e.g. CBT.
- Experience of working with parents (or with adults).
- Experience of working in or in conjunction with an educational setting.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Proven ability to work with other agencies and disciplines and in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience working within Early Intervention and Prevention Services.
- Experience of service delivery via digital platform.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Wellbeing Practitioner (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP),Childrens Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP) & Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP).
- or
- Registered mental health practitioner (NMC, HCPC)
- or
- Registered social worker
- or
- KSA equivalent accreditation (www.babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Knowledge-Skills-and-Attitudes).
Desirable
- Successful completion of the CYP-IAPT CBT/EMHP supervisor training or willing to undertake.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Folly Hall Mills
St Thomas Road
Huddersfield
Kirklees
HD1 3LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Folly Hall Mills
St Thomas Road
Huddersfield
Kirklees
HD1 3LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Therapy Assistant
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385914
Job summary
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Therapy Assistant within our ICU/Respiratory therapy team.
Our team provides therapy to patients at the Countess of Chester Hospital. You will be working in a fast-paced environment alongside an experienced therapy team. The role includes working closely with our Multidisciplinary team to ensure we achieve best patient care.
You will work collaboratively with the therapy team and the wards to advocate functional independence for the patients and work with them to achieve their goals to facilitate timely discharge from the hospital.
Main duties of the job
Effective communication, adaptability and team working skills are essential for this post. Experience of working with adults in a care setting is essential for the role, alongside experience of working as a therapy assistant. We offer a friendly and supportive environment for learning alongside in service training and opportunities to further develop your career.
This role would be suitable for an existing band 4 or a band 3 therapy assistant looking to expand their skills and progress in their career.
This post requires an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
You will be expected to work weekends and Bank holidays on a rota basis.
About us
The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
210-2026-696
Job locations
Countess of Chester Hospital
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 4 or equivalent
- ECDL or CLIAT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in a health or social care setting, working as a therapy assistant
- Experience of delivering therapy programmes to patients with complex needs
- Supervisory experience
- Knowledge of a range of presenting conditions and implications for swallowing and communication
- Carry out interventions using a criteria led discharge protocol
- Able to undertake reviews and amend action plans accordingly
Desirable
- Understanding of professional conduct
- Health, safety and risk awareness
- Experience of undertaking reviews and amending action plans
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal skills
- Able to demonstrate ability to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Good level of literacy skills to complete therapy documentation and referrals to other services
- Able to communicate with a range of professionals, patients and relatives regarding patient treatment plans both in the hospital and in the community
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Meditech system
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 4 or equivalent ECDL or CLIAT qualification Experience Essential Significant experience working in a health or social care setting, working as a therapy assistant Experience of delivering therapy programmes to patients with complex needs Supervisory experience Knowledge of a range of presenting conditions and implications for swallowing and communication Carry out interventions using a criteria led discharge protocol Able to undertake reviews and amend action plans accordingly Desirable Understanding of professional conduct Health, safety and risk awareness Experience of undertaking reviews and amending action plans Skills Essential Excellent verbal skills Able to demonstrate ability to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint Good level of literacy skills to complete therapy documentation and referrals to other services Able to communicate with a range of professionals, patients and relatives regarding patient treatment plans both in the hospital and in the community Desirable Working knowledge of Meditech system
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
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Countess of Chester Hospital
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Countess of Chester Hospital
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Physiotherapist
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385902
Job summary
Following investment into the community hospitals wards we have an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our therapy rehabilitation team based in the North locality. The base site will be Weardale Community Hospital. 30 hours per week.
Applicants must be prepared to participate in a 6 day week service, covering bank holidays and Saturdays on a rota basis.
The successful applicant will be required to work across the North and South Community Hospitals in the Trust as and when required.
Come and join this exciting development. Receive support and opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills with regular individual supervision, peer support and access to additional learning.
For further information please contact Sarah Watson, Clinical Team Lead 07785681183.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a Specialist Physiotherapist, 30 hours per week.
The service will work over 6 days a week.
Come and join this exciting development. Receive support and opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skill with regular individual supervision, peer support and access to additional learning.
The successful applicant will independently manage a caseload in the community wards providing holistic, short term, goal led intervention following a comprehensive assessment. These patients will present with a wide range of complex problems and will allow you to develop a highly specialist knowledge
Promoting a Discharge to Assess model of care, patients will have their discharge facilitated by therapists at the most optimum point in their rehabilitation pathway.
Opportunities to:
Develop skills in holistic assessing beyond the scope of your traditional Physiotherapy practice.
Develop your supervisory, leadership and service development skills.
To support junior and assistant staff and to help with their development
Lead and participate in peer support and in service training
Work within a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9439-2627-RP-N30
Job locations
Weardale Community Hospital
Stanhope
BISHOP AUCKLAND
County Durham
DL13 2JR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the clinical team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants within community therapy services.
The post holder will independently manage a caseload that includes some highly complex patients and provide specialist assessments to adults referred to the team who present with a range of physical dysfunction/or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, surgery or chronic disease, within a range of community settings and establishments (including Rehabilitation Wards/Units, Clients Homes, Care Homes and Prisons)
On an on-going basis the post holder will assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care for patients.
The post holder will work within a multi-professional team (Consultants, GPs, nursing staff, Occupational Therapists, Social workers and other AHPs) regarding the management and discharge of patients under your care.
The post holder will deliver clinical education of all staff as required within community services
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the clinical team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants within community therapy services.
The post holder will independently manage a caseload that includes some highly complex patients and provide specialist assessments to adults referred to the team who present with a range of physical dysfunction/or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, surgery or chronic disease, within a range of community settings and establishments (including Rehabilitation Wards/Units, Clients Homes, Care Homes and Prisons)
On an on-going basis the post holder will assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care for patients.
The post holder will work within a multi-professional team (Consultants, GPs, nursing staff, Occupational Therapists, Social workers and other AHPs) regarding the management and discharge of patients under your care.
The post holder will deliver clinical education of all staff as required within community services
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post.
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.
- Involvement in specific interest groups
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities.
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research.
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety. To meet the differing needs of patients.
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
- Ability to work independently and organise , prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
- Presentational skills.
- Competent IT skills (e.g. for electronic record keeping, emails).
- Evidence of participation in research/audit.
- Clinical supervision of other therapy staff, assistants and students.
- Clinical educator experience. Attendance at a recognised clinical educators course
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
- Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Evidence of communication skill within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
- Experienced in staff appraisal.
- Experienced in working in a variety of settings.
- Experience of crisis management.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post.
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.
- Involvement in specific interest groups
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities.
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research.
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety. To meet the differing needs of patients.
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
- Ability to work independently and organise , prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
- Presentational skills.
- Competent IT skills (e.g. for electronic record keeping, emails).
- Evidence of participation in research/audit.
- Clinical supervision of other therapy staff, assistants and students.
- Clinical educator experience. Attendance at a recognised clinical educators course
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
- Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Evidence of communication skill within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
- Experienced in staff appraisal.
- Experienced in working in a variety of settings.
- Experience of crisis management.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Weardale Community Hospital
Stanhope
BISHOP AUCKLAND
County Durham
DL13 2JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Weardale Community Hospital
Stanhope
BISHOP AUCKLAND
County Durham
DL13 2JR
United Kingdom
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https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Psychologist
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385898
Job summary
Come and join our fantastic Eating Disorder Service! This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in community Eating Disorders.
You will be supported by a highly experienced Psychologist and other members of the team.
We are a community based service, supporting people to deal with the impact of an eating disorder (ED). The Bolton team is developing and works closely with the local area and the wider Cheshire and Wirral Partnership locality.
On-going continuing professional development is not only supported but encouraged with practitioners supported to develop their own interests within eating disorders.
This post is part time 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
To provide psychological interventions to people who have an ED. The post involves working in the community and will require occasional travel across all sites.We are looking for a confident, friendly individual who has experience of working with people with an ED or a passion to work with this client group and the drive to support them in managing their difficulties. You will be required to provide psychological assessment and interventions. The successful candidate will have experience in working within a multidisciplinary setting . They will have experience in delivering individual therapy that is adapted to the needs of people with an ED, and helping non-psychology team members work with people who have experienced an ED through consultation and joint working.
The role involves blended working, including face to face sessions, remote sessions via telephone and video.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
373-SMH2699-C RR
Job locations
Breightmet Heath Centre
Bolton
BL2 6NT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) or
- HPC Registered
Desirable
- Additional Psychotherapy qualification relevant to working with clients with complex psychological and mental health difficulties
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Skills in conducting complex psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
- Skills in completing neuropsychological assessments, interpretation of results, and ability to communicate these sensitively as appropriate
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and /or clinically sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Skills in providing Consultation to other professionals and non professional groups
- Evidence of supervision training/qualification
- Experience of supervising Assistant Psychologists, other psychological practitioners and/or MDT colleagues in psychological approaches
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a clinical psychologist therapeutically with adult clients with varied complex, psychological and mental health difficulties
- Experience of working within muliti-professional teams
- Experience of engaging and sustaining work with ambivalent clients
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care
Desirable
- Experience of liaison with other health professionals.
- Experience of providing teaching and training.
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) or
- HPC Registered
Desirable
- Additional Psychotherapy qualification relevant to working with clients with complex psychological and mental health difficulties
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Skills in conducting complex psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
- Skills in completing neuropsychological assessments, interpretation of results, and ability to communicate these sensitively as appropriate
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and /or clinically sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Skills in providing Consultation to other professionals and non professional groups
- Evidence of supervision training/qualification
- Experience of supervising Assistant Psychologists, other psychological practitioners and/or MDT colleagues in psychological approaches
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a clinical psychologist therapeutically with adult clients with varied complex, psychological and mental health difficulties
- Experience of working within muliti-professional teams
- Experience of engaging and sustaining work with ambivalent clients
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care
Desirable
- Experience of liaison with other health professionals.
- Experience of providing teaching and training.
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
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
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Breightmet Heath Centre
Bolton
BL2 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Breightmet Heath Centre
Bolton
BL2 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Band 5/6 Developmental Occupational Therapist
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385895
Job summary
Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist ready to make a meaningful difference in low-secure forensic mental health care?
We are offering a 5/6 OT Development post to join our Therapies Team at Francis Willis Unit. Rated Good overall by the CQC following an unannounced inspection in February 2026, Francis Willis was recognised for strong multidisciplinary working, robust governance, safety, dignity, personalised care, safeguarding, inclusive patient involvement and a positive culture of learning and improvement.
An exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, recovery-focused team where OT is central to helping people rebuild skills, routines, confidence and meaningful roles. You will deliver creative, person-centred assessments and interventions, including individual and group work focused on daily living skills, community participation, physical wellbeing, social inclusion, motivation and recovery. Interventions may include cooking, gardening, walking, gym, music, Recovery College, volunteering and community-based activity.
We are seeking a compassionate, confident and reflective OT with excellent communication, clinical reasoning and risk assessment skills. You will work collaboratively with service users, carers and the MDT to support safe progression through secure pathways and promote independence, choice and hope.
If you are passionate about occupational therapy, forensic rehabilitation and enabling people to live meaningful lives, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high-quality occupational therapy within the low secure forensic service, supporting adults with complex mental health needs through recovery-focused assessment, intervention and discharge planning.
Essential duties include:
- Undertake comprehensive OT assessments, formulations and intervention planning.
- Assess occupational performance, functional ability, cognition, motivation, daily living skills, risk and barriers to recovery.
- Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions to promote independence, meaningful occupation, social inclusion and recovery.
- Contribute to care planning, risk assessment, CPA/review meetings and discharge planning.
- Work collaboratively with service users, carers, the MDT, community services and external agencies.
- Manage a delegated caseload, prioritise referrals and organise workload according to clinical need.
- Promote positive therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries within a secure setting.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with HCPC standards, Trust policies and information governance requirements.
- Support clinical governance, audit, service development and quality improvement activity.
- Supervise, delegate to and support junior staff, OT support staff and students as required
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
274-12158-OA-A
Job locations
Francis Willis Unit
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5UA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification document for complete details regarding this post
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you, which include:
All our employees have access to Employee Assistance Programme a free online 24/7, 365 days a year confidential counselling and wellbeing support which is open to family as well as staff members.
Active staff networks
Competitive annual leave entitlement
Car leasing schemes
NHS pension scheme
Free eye tests
Money-saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Get in touch today:
Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about the role or the ward environment. For more information, please contact
Claire McGrath (OT Clinical lead for inpatient rehab and Low secure - Tel: 01522 309698 or email on [email protected], or,
Lauren Gill (Ward Manager) Tel: 01522 309698 or via email
Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification document for complete details regarding this post When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you, which include: All our employees have access to Employee Assistance Programme a free online 24/7, 365 days a year confidential counselling and wellbeing support which is open to family as well as staff members. Active staff networks Competitive annual leave entitlement Car leasing schemes NHS pension scheme Free eye tests Money-saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants Get in touch today: Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about the role or the ward environment. For more information, please contact Claire McGrath (OT Clinical lead for inpatient rehab and Low secure - Tel: 01522 309698 or email on [email protected], or, Lauren Gill (Ward Manager) Tel: 01522 309698 or via email
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively
Qualifications
Essential
- Currently Occupational Therapist
- Registered with the HCPC
Desirable
- Training in Cognitive disability model
- APPLE accreditation
- Management training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with adults with complex needs or adults with
- Experience of working with people with cognitive impairment. Substance misuse issues.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Some knowledge of national agenda for mental health
- Good clinical reasoning skills
- Skills in occupational therapy assessment and treatment
- Knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of the therapeutic relationship and boundaries
- Highly motivated & able to engage with patients & carers to improve outcomes.
- Ability to work independently and collectively.
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively
Person Specification Special Requirements Essential Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively Qualifications Essential Currently Occupational Therapist Registered with the HCPC Desirable Training in Cognitive disability model APPLE accreditation Management training Experience Essential Relevant experience of working with adults with complex needs or adults with Experience of working with people with cognitive impairment. Substance misuse issues. Evidence of continuing professional development Skills Essential Some knowledge of national agenda for mental health Good clinical reasoning skills Skills in occupational therapy assessment and treatment Knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles Good communication skills Understanding of the therapeutic relationship and boundaries Highly motivated & able to engage with patients & carers to improve outcomes. Ability to work independently and collectively. Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role 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.
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
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Francis Willis Unit
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5UA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Francis Willis Unit
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5UA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Physiotherapist
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2385883
Job summary
Working Part time: 30 hours per week
We are excited to advertise a therapy vacancy delivering Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Virtual Ward services for a Physiotherapist.This service is provided within the Hospital at Home Service, is an exciting place to work, with many training opportunities available.The successful candidate will have a specialist interest in frailty and hospital admission avoidance to enable the appropriate management of individuals in the community. This is a 7-day service and operates from 08:00-20:00, with a base at Custom House, in Ellesmere Port. The successful applicant will be required to work shifts across 7days, 8am to 8pm.
You will be a member of a holistic team which consists of GP's, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Pharmacists and Clerical Support.
The service provides a 2-hour response to patients who are experiencing a health crisis, with the aim to support their treatment in their own home rather than requiring a hospital admission. The successful applicant will also provide therapy assessment and treatment for patients on the virtual wards, to enable optimisation of their physical function.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and innovative, and enjoy working as part of a dynamic and pro-active team.
We are committed to providing an excellent service to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Provide a 2-hour response for patients entering a health crisis and provide ongoing assessments and treatment plans for individuals on the virtual wards.
Work as an autonomous practitioner to perform a specialist therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations. Use clinical reasoning to provide a diagnosis, deliver and adapt an individualised treatment programme within the patient's own home.
Work in collaboration with the Hospital at Home Team, Community Respiratory Team, Community Care Teams, Northwest Ambulance Service, Social Services, Millbrook and the patient's registered GP, to support the patient at home.
Work flexibly in response to service needs, ensuring allocation of an appropriate caseload for the Therapy Assistants.
About us
The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
210-2026-709
Job locations
Countess of Chester Hospital / Custom House
Merseyton Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 3AD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Job description Job responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a range of clinical placement areas at student level
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Evidence of audit and/or research work
Desirable
- Knowledge of current best practice in specialist PT area
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in physiotherapy HCPC Registration Desirable Membership of professional body Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of a range of clinical placement areas at student level Evidence of CPD and reflective practice Evidence of audit and/or research work Desirable Knowledge of current best practice in specialist PT area
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
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Countess of Chester Hospital / Custom House
Merseyton Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 3AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Countess of Chester Hospital / Custom House
Merseyton Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 3AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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