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Lived Experience Support Worker
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 32,715 per year
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Job summary This post is for a Lived Experience Support Worker (also referred to as a Peer Support Worker or an Expert by Experience Support Worker) who will b…
1 month(s) ago
Lived Experience Support Worker
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 32,715 per year
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Job summary This post is for a Lived Experience Support Worker (also referred to as a Peer Support Worker or an Expert by Experience Support Worker) who will b…
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Therapy Practitioner
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
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Job summary Band 4 OT Assistant Therapy Practitioner Post - ***NEW post*** Are you interested in being part of a Crisis Home Treatment Team?
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Therapy Practitioner
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
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Job summary Band 4 OT Assistant Therapy Practitioner Post - ***NEW post*** Are you interested in being part of a Crisis Home Treatment Team?
1 month(s) ago
Early Intervention Psychosis Care Coordinator PATH Service
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 50,387 per year
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Job summary Join Our Early Intervention in Psychosis Team - Make a Difference from Day One This is a 6 month fixed term contract: 3 days a week part time mater…
1 month(s) ago
Early Intervention Psychosis Care Coordinator PATH Service
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 50,387 per year
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Job summary Join Our Early Intervention in Psychosis Team - Make a Difference from Day One This is a 6 month fixed term contract: 3 days a week part time mater…
1 month(s) ago
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
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Job summary To work within the Learning Disability and Forensic (LD&F) directorate across LD inpatient services based at Little Plumstead Hospital, with the ma…
1 month(s) ago
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
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Job summary To work within the Learning Disability and Forensic (LD&F) directorate across LD inpatient services based at Little Plumstead Hospital, with the ma…
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist / Team Clinical Lead
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 67,020 per year
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Job summary We are delighted to advertise this exciting post for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist in the Hertfordshire MHST.
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist / Team Clinical Lead
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 67,020 per year
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Job summary We are delighted to advertise this exciting post for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist in the Hertfordshire MHST.
1 month(s) ago
MHST Clinical Psychologist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 58,785 per year
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Job summary Band 7 - Clinical Psychologist (MHST South) This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join HPFT MHST South team.
1 month(s) ago
MHST Clinical Psychologist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 58,785 per year
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Job summary Band 7 - Clinical Psychologist (MHST South) This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join HPFT MHST South team.
1 month(s) ago
PALS and Complaints Assistant
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
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Job summary As Complaints and Pals Assistant you will actively assist and support the Complaints Service in the processing of complaints and concerns received…
1 month(s) ago
PALS and Complaints Assistant
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
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Job summary As Complaints and Pals Assistant you will actively assist and support the Complaints Service in the processing of complaints and concerns received…
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 32,715 per year
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Job summary The post holder will support and enhance the psychological care of service users within Warren Court Forensic Services by providing psychological a…
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 32,715 per year
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Job summary The post holder will support and enhance the psychological care of service users within Warren Court Forensic Services by providing psychological a…
1 month(s) ago
Team Administrator
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 32,715 per year
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Job summary Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.
1 month(s) ago
Team Administrator
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 32,715 per year
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Job summary Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
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Job summary Are you an enthusiastic, creative and compassionate Occupational Therapist who is passionate about enabling adults with learning disabilities to li…
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
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Job summary Are you an enthusiastic, creative and compassionate Occupational Therapist who is passionate about enabling adults with learning disabilities to li…
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
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Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, creative, dynamic and committed Assistant Psychologist to join our award-winning Norfolk Fo…
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
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Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, creative, dynamic and committed Assistant Psychologist to join our award-winning Norfolk Fo…
1 month(s) ago
Band 6 MSK Clinician Foot and Ankle Biomechanics
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
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Job summary We're looking for a Band 6 MSK Clinician - Foot and Ankle Biomechanics to join our NoW MSK Service within EEC.
1 month(s) ago
Band 6 MSK Clinician Foot and Ankle Biomechanics
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
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Job summary We're looking for a Band 6 MSK Clinician - Foot and Ankle Biomechanics to join our NoW MSK Service within EEC.
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist - Band 8b *3k Welcome Bonus
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
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Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Suffolk Rehabilitation Service - Inpatient and Community as a Clinical Psychologist (Band 8b) in a s…
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist - Band 8b *3k Welcome Bonus
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
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Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Suffolk Rehabilitation Service - Inpatient and Community as a Clinical Psychologist (Band 8b) in a s…
1 month(s) ago
Speech and Language Therapist
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
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Job summary We are excited to offer three Band 5 posts on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2027.
1 month(s) ago
Speech and Language Therapist
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
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Job summary We are excited to offer three Band 5 posts on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2027.
1 month(s) ago
Associate Practitioner Healthcare Scientist (Haematology)
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,147 - 27,596 per year
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Job summary The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James P…
1 month(s) ago
Associate Practitioner Healthcare Scientist (Haematology)
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,147 - 27,596 per year
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Job summary The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James P…
1 month(s) ago
Band 7/ 8a Clinical Psychologist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
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Job summary The post holder will be embedded within a new Initial Response Service (incorporating Mental Health NHS 111 services) and will support and supervis…
1 month(s) ago
Band 7/ 8a Clinical Psychologist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
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Job summary The post holder will be embedded within a new Initial Response Service (incorporating Mental Health NHS 111 services) and will support and supervis…
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
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Job summary Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027 We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join an establ…
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
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Job summary Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027 We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join an establ…
1 month(s) ago
Community Mental Health Nurse
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 50,387 per year
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Job summary We have opportunities for Band 6 Community Nurses in our welcoming and friendly Adult Community Mental Health Services in Dacorum.
1 month(s) ago
Community Mental Health Nurse
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 5 - 50,387 per year
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Job summary We have opportunities for Band 6 Community Nurses in our welcoming and friendly Adult Community Mental Health Services in Dacorum.
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist - Maternity Cover
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
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Job summary Advert may close early if there is a high volume of applications.
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist - Maternity Cover
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
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Job summary Advert may close early if there is a high volume of applications.
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
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Job summary Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for your next challenge?
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
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Job summary Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for your next challenge?
1 month(s) ago
Community Team Manager
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
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Job summary Are you an experienced manager or leader within a community mental health setting.
1 month(s) ago
Community Team Manager
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
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Job summary Are you an experienced manager or leader within a community mental health setting.
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Support Worker - Abbeygate Ward
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
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Job summary Development opportunities available on Abbeygate !
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Support Worker - Abbeygate Ward
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
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Job summary Development opportunities available on Abbeygate !
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
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Job summary Are you an experienced mental health practitioner looking for a new challenge?
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health Practitioner
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
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Job summary Are you an experienced mental health practitioner looking for a new challenge?
1 month(s) ago
Senior Occupational Therapist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
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Job summary Are you a compassionate, dedicated and motivated Occupational Therapist who holds a current professional registration and always puts people at the…
1 month(s) ago
Senior Occupational Therapist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
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Job summary Are you a compassionate, dedicated and motivated Occupational Therapist who holds a current professional registration and always puts people at the…
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Clinical Psychologist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
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Job summary EIP Suffolk are excited to offer a 1 year fixed-term / internal secondment opportunity for a full-time (37.
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Clinical Psychologist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
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Job summary EIP Suffolk are excited to offer a 1 year fixed-term / internal secondment opportunity for a full-time (37.
1 month(s) ago
Lived Experience Support Worker
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-LD&F-101615
Job summary
This post is for a Lived Experience Support Worker (also referred to as a Peer Support Worker or an Expert by Experience Support Worker) who will be embedded with the Primary Mental Health Requirement Treatment Team within the wider Liaison and Diversion Service.
Our team provides psychoeducation based interventions over twelve weeks for service users who have had a Community Order for primary care mental health treatment. We do this work one-to-one in person, by video, or by telephone and we offer a skills-based group virtually to all service users.Your role will be to work with us to provide additional lived experience support to service users going through the criminal justice system to help them to overcome challenges in their journey to recovery and wellbeing. You will do this holistically, being flexible in the way you work in order to provide tailored support to our service users.You may provide support by meeting service users for a coffee, joining them on their journey into their sessions, providing additional out of session support for their interventions, or developing different activities that suit their needs and your skills. You will work independently with service users, jointly with an AP, or as part of a drop-in clinic.
Applicants MUST have experience with receiving mental health treatment and it is preferred that they have experience of the criminal justice system.
Main duties of the job
Peer support is delivered through promoting empowerment and choice and giving the opportunity for the exploration of meaning and purpose.
You will have a caseload of service users who are benefiting from your contact; you will work with the treating AP to develop a treatment plan that works for their needs and their goals. You will also help to establish and run drop-in clinics at the different Probation sites where you and the APs will work jointly to offer skills and support on an ad hoc basis.You will join the rest of the team in giving presentations about our work, ensuring that the Lived Experience role is communicated effectively.You will gather feedback from service users you have worked with so that we are able to effectively evaluate the impact of your work.You will take up other tasks that interest you and benefit the service user, as well as develop your own projects of interest.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
Our family of over 4000 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.
The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Our Trust values are:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!
Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£29,812 to £32,715 a year Per annum, Pro rata (5% HCAS Included)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
367-LD&F-101615
Job locations
3 Bowlers Green
Harper Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support people who are experiencing vulnerabilities which include: mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse and other psychosocial vulnerabilities. and challenges:
- To support individuals and groups using a peer-oriented approach
- Establishing therapeutic relationships with individuals navigating the criminal justice system. Respect confidentiality whilst recognising that there are circumstances where information may need to be shared with other professionals, particularly if there's a risk to the service user or others, or if the service user discloses details of a crime.
- To be a positive role model for other people overcoming vulnerabilities, other workers and members of the public
- To use parts of your recovery story to inspire hope in others where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support people who are experiencing vulnerabilities which include: mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse and other psychosocial vulnerabilities. and challenges:
- To support individuals and groups using a peer-oriented approach
- Establishing therapeutic relationships with individuals navigating the criminal justice system. Respect confidentiality whilst recognising that there are circumstances where information may need to be shared with other professionals, particularly if there's a risk to the service user or others, or if the service user discloses details of a crime.
- To be a positive role model for other people overcoming vulnerabilities, other workers and members of the public
- To use parts of your recovery story to inspire hope in others where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical or life skills
- Personal experience of mental health treatment and/or involvement with the criminal justice system
- Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills
Desirable
- Experience of a mental health treatment requirement order (MHTR)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs or other vulnerabilities in a paid or voluntary capacity
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience of being supervised
- Recent lived experience of mental health issues or another relevant vulnerability, and of being in the criminal justice system
- Managing personal recovery
- Knowledge of Peer Support, Recovery, and Wellbeing and an ability to apply this throughout your work
Desirable
- Experience running groups/activities
- Experience of training others in technical/leisure/creative skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical or life skills
- Personal experience of mental health treatment and/or involvement with the criminal justice system
- Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills
Desirable
- Experience of a mental health treatment requirement order (MHTR)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs or other vulnerabilities in a paid or voluntary capacity
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience of being supervised
- Recent lived experience of mental health issues or another relevant vulnerability, and of being in the criminal justice system
- Managing personal recovery
- Knowledge of Peer Support, Recovery, and Wellbeing and an ability to apply this throughout your work
Desirable
- Experience running groups/activities
- Experience of training others in technical/leisure/creative skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
3 Bowlers Green
Harper Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
3 Bowlers Green
Harper Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Therapy Practitioner
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-A&UC-101603
Job summary
Band 4 OT Assistant Therapy Practitioner Post - ***NEW post***
Are you interested in being part of a Crisis Home Treatment Team? Do you have a passion for providing client-centred intervention whilst supporting service users in their recovery journey?
The post is for an Assistant Therapy Practitioner who enjoys the challenge of a fast-paced setting where positive Occupational Therapy outcomes are quickly seen. Occupational Therapy is an essential part of the treatment options in the Crisis Service, which supports individuals during the acute phase of mental ill health. The successful post holder would be working alongside the teams Band 6 Occupational Therapist
The role involves individual sessions, and there is scope for group work. Settings include the Crisis Team base in Saffron Ground, the local crisis therapy unit, service users' homes and their local community. Therefore, access to a vehicle is essential
You will receive regular support and individual supervision. There are formal and informal opportunities for peer support within the organisation, including Special Interest Groups where attendance of staff from all bands is encouraged
We welcome applications from existing or aspiring Band 4 Assistant Therapy Practitioners and those looking for progression, or the next challenge. We welcome those who wish to work flexibly
This is a part time role, 22.5 hours a week
***Interviews will be held on 30th September***
Main duties of the job
To work with service users who are experiencing the acute phase of mental illness and need intensive support. To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centered and occupationally based approach.
- To provide core Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and carers under guidance of an Occupational Therapist
- To provide feedback to the MDT regarding service users wellbeing and performance
- To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery and wellbeing
- Potential for facilitating planned group-work, under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist
- Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of service users
- Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service
- Maintain up to date written and electronic records and activity data are in accordance with Professional and Trust standards
- To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and clinical environment
- To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments
- To actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal
- To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum, Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
367-A&UC-101603
Job locations
Saffron Ground
Ditchmore Lane
Stevenage
SG1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To plan and facilitate occupational sessions guided by an Occupational Therapist
- To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist
- To carry our specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational Therapist
- To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life
- To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values
- To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trusts Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedure
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To plan and facilitate occupational sessions guided by an Occupational Therapist
- To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist
- To carry our specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational Therapist
- To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life
- To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values
- To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trusts Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedure
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within setting
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
- A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
- Experience of leading groups and 1:1 interventions
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of working in a OT related setting
- Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
- Knowledge of Recovery principles
- Functional Assessment Training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within setting
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
- A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
- Experience of leading groups and 1:1 interventions
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of working in a OT related setting
- Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
- Knowledge of Recovery principles
- Functional Assessment Training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Saffron Ground
Ditchmore Lane
Stevenage
SG1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Saffron Ground
Ditchmore Lane
Stevenage
SG1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Early Intervention Psychosis Care Coordinator PATH Service
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-ACMS-101604
Job summary
Join Our Early Intervention in Psychosis Team - Make a Difference from Day One
This is a 6 month fixed term contract: 3 days a week part time maternity cover
Are you a qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Mental Health Nurse with a passion for mental health care? We're looking for compassionate professionals to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service - PATH (Psychosis: Prevention, Assessment and Treatment in Hertfordshire).
Based in St Albans, covering a specified area in West Hertfordshire, this is a rewarding opportunity to support people experiencing psychosis for the first time, delivering personalised and recovery-focused care.
You'll hold a caseload and work closely with the wider MDT,helping you build strong relationships and develop your leadership and delegation skills.
We welcome applications for part-time, and are committed to flexible working that supports work-life balance.
What we offer:
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A values-driven, innovative EIP service
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Collaborative multi-disciplinary team working
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Flexible working options
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Training in Family Interventions
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Opportunities to grow your leadership and clinical skills
To find out more about our team, visit:? PATH & ARMS Team
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact Eleanor Atkins on E[email protected]We look forward to hearing from you!
Main duties of the job
You will be:
- an active member of a skilled multi-disciplinary team
- working together with your colleagues to provide our PATH service in our St Albans Team
- cover a designated locality - not the whole county
- travelling less and work out in the community, both in people's homes and our local hub buildings
- training as a family intervention therapist
You will be passionate in the delivery of recovery based and collaborative approaches to care planning, working flexibly and creatively with people in order to achieve their individual goals.
Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.
The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Our Trust values are:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!
Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like to work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can?
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£41,957 to £50,387 a year Per annum, pro rata (5% HCAS Included)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
367-ACMS-101604
Job locations
99 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5TL, caseload locality St Albans
99 Waverley Road
St Albans
AL3 5TL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary Community Team, will be responsible for the clinical and operational day to day service delivery, providing a high quality health & social care service to adults of all ages having First Episode Psychosis (FEP). The core functions are to provide assessment, care planning and care co- ordination, including care programme approach, within a framework of recovery which embraces each individuals right to choice and control.
You may be responsible for supervision, development and teaching of junior staff and/or students as delegated by the team manager.
Come and find out more about what we do and consider joining our team. Wed love you to come and work with us!
Heres what our staff say about working in the team:
"I love my job, I see service users over their journey from when they first become unwell to being able to re-start living a rewarding life"
"It's a specialist team, lots of opportunities for career development, it's a very supportive team and we work together as a mini team to look after a case load."
Heres what well offer you in terms of learning and development:
- Youll be offered a structured 12 week induction programme, giving you access to FEP specific learning and development opportunities to give you the confidence and skills to start delivering the FEP pathway to our service users
- Your development is our focus and we will offer a range of ways for you to further your career. Youll have access to personal coaching, to help you achieve your goals, coupled with 100 day conversations and a high quality supervision and appraisal programme.
- Youll want to be a leader and will be encouraged to develop your leadership skills through our offer of bespoke leadership training, high quality profession specific support and opportunities to learn the most effective supervision and personal coaching approaches.
- Youll be an important part of an innovative, creative and developing service. We are committed to a future where we use continuous quality improvement to harness your ideas for service development and make them a reality
- Youll work with a team who have highly specialist knowledge, experience and skills around FEP, where you will have access to a comprehensive internal training package to develop these skills in your first year too
- Delivering the FEP Pathway is a chance to change service users lives, teaching them the skills to self-manage their illness and encouraging self-reliance and independence, as well as helping them rebuild their lives
- Youll be working with people who come with a variety of needs, at various stages of their illness and recovery
- HPFT offers a wide variety of competitive employee benefits including access to a range of salary sacrifice schemes and discounts, a lease car scheme AND Excellent pension provision with up to 42 days leave per year
Car driver essential as the role is community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary Community Team, will be responsible for the clinical and operational day to day service delivery, providing a high quality health & social care service to adults of all ages having First Episode Psychosis (FEP). The core functions are to provide assessment, care planning and care co- ordination, including care programme approach, within a framework of recovery which embraces each individuals right to choice and control.
You may be responsible for supervision, development and teaching of junior staff and/or students as delegated by the team manager.
Come and find out more about what we do and consider joining our team. Wed love you to come and work with us!
Heres what our staff say about working in the team:
"I love my job, I see service users over their journey from when they first become unwell to being able to re-start living a rewarding life"
"It's a specialist team, lots of opportunities for career development, it's a very supportive team and we work together as a mini team to look after a case load."
Heres what well offer you in terms of learning and development:
- Youll be offered a structured 12 week induction programme, giving you access to FEP specific learning and development opportunities to give you the confidence and skills to start delivering the FEP pathway to our service users
- Your development is our focus and we will offer a range of ways for you to further your career. Youll have access to personal coaching, to help you achieve your goals, coupled with 100 day conversations and a high quality supervision and appraisal programme.
- Youll want to be a leader and will be encouraged to develop your leadership skills through our offer of bespoke leadership training, high quality profession specific support and opportunities to learn the most effective supervision and personal coaching approaches.
- Youll be an important part of an innovative, creative and developing service. We are committed to a future where we use continuous quality improvement to harness your ideas for service development and make them a reality
- Youll work with a team who have highly specialist knowledge, experience and skills around FEP, where you will have access to a comprehensive internal training package to develop these skills in your first year too
- Delivering the FEP Pathway is a chance to change service users lives, teaching them the skills to self-manage their illness and encouraging self-reliance and independence, as well as helping them rebuild their lives
- Youll be working with people who come with a variety of needs, at various stages of their illness and recovery
- HPFT offers a wide variety of competitive employee benefits including access to a range of salary sacrifice schemes and discounts, a lease car scheme AND Excellent pension provision with up to 42 days leave per year
Car driver essential as the role is community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- Education to degree level or Academic qualifications equivalent (Diploma/Degree in in Mental Health Nursing /Social Work / Occupational Therapy)
- Registration with NMC/ HCPC
Desirable
- Advance Training in mental health
- Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interest Assessment training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience including solid Band 5/equivalent experience
- Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
- Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments
- Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process; dealing with family breakdown; serious mental ill health and risk of selfharm.
- Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including service users and carers, other professional colleagues, members of other organisations and local communities, verbally and in writing
- Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- Education to degree level or Academic qualifications equivalent (Diploma/Degree in in Mental Health Nursing /Social Work / Occupational Therapy)
- Registration with NMC/ HCPC
Desirable
- Advance Training in mental health
- Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interest Assessment training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience including solid Band 5/equivalent experience
- Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
- Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments
- Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process; dealing with family breakdown; serious mental ill health and risk of selfharm.
- Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including service users and carers, other professional colleagues, members of other organisations and local communities, verbally and in writing
- Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
99 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5TL, caseload locality St Albans
99 Waverley Road
St Albans
AL3 5TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
99 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5TL, caseload locality St Albans
99 Waverley Road
St Albans
AL3 5TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-LD&F-101591
Job summary
To work within the Learning Disability and Forensic (LD&F) directorate across LD inpatient services based at Little Plumstead Hospital, with the majority of their clinical caseload at the Broadland Clinic. The post holder will also work across Norfolk within the Norfolk Forensic Community LD (NFC-LD) team and Intensive Support Service (ISS). This role involves offering SLT assessment and intervention for service users with a learning disability and complex and intersecting mental illness and physical health needs. This will be undertaken in partnership with:
- The individual
- Carers and/or family members
- Members of the multidisciplinary team
The post holder will be line managed within the Learning Disability and Forensic directorate and will be professionally accountable to the Speech and Language Therapy Professional Lead.
Main duties of the job
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based, person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate assessment and intervention work packages for the specified service user group.
To work as an effective, integrated member of a multi-disciplinary team.
To establish effective communication networks with services users and carers, team members, AHP colleagues and other agencies.
To provide consultation, specialist risk assessment & risk management recommendations.
To provide highly specialist advice, support, education and training to increase the capacity and capability of others to work with people with a learning disability.
To develop Speech and Language Therapy provision within the service with support from the SLT Professional Lead.
To undertake supervision and leadership of junior staff and students as required.
To deputise for the Therapies Professional Lead in Learning Disability services as necessary
To have a key role in developing, shaping and transforming services.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
Our family of over 4000 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.
The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Our Trust values are:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!
Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?
Details
Date posted
11 September 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
367-LD&F-101591
Job locations
Broadland Clinic
Little Plumstead Hospital
Norwich
NR13 5EW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Relationships:
To work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team at the Broadland Clinic and across Little Plumstead Hospital; including the Broadland Clinic, Astley Court, the Intensive Support Service, and the Norfolk Forensic Community LD team.
To work with service users and carers across the aforementioned services.
To work with other stakeholders including Health Facilitation, Community Learning Disability Teams, Primary and Secondary Care Services.
To link with other SLTs, particularly those in the Learning Disabilities and Forensic business stream.
To work closely with the Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based, person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate assessment and intervention work packages for the specified service user group.
To work as an effective, integrated member of a multi-disciplinary team.
To establish effective communication networks with services users and carers, team members, AHP colleagues and other agencies.
To provide consultation, specialist risk assessment & risk management recommendations.
To provide highly specialist advice, support, education and training to increase the capacity and capability of others to work with people with a learning disability.
To develop Speech and Language Therapy provision within the service with support from the SLT Professional Lead.
To undertake supervision and leadership of junior staff and students as required.
To deputise for the Therapies Professional Lead in Learning Disability services as necessary
To have a key role in developing, shaping and transforming services.
Clinical Responsibility
To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users with learning disabilities, additional sensory and/ or physical disability, mental health diagnosis and/or challenging behaviour.
To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users presenting with dysphagia.
To coordinate and participate in videofluroscopy assessments of swallowing as required.
To have knowledge and understanding of the application of alternative and augmentative communication.
To contribute to the formulation and implementation of a multi-disciplinary recovery-based care plan within the Care Programme Approach.
To have responsibility for the planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of Speech and Language therapy assessments and interventions.
To be responsible for managing a defined caseload, in the context of the service caseload, with ongoing evaluation of clinical effectiveness using specified outcome measures, audit and service evaluation.
To work with and be available to other professionals for support and joint consultation regarding clinical practice as required.
To ensure that clients are consulted and involved in decision about their care
Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility
To review and reflect on you own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
To support junior staff and students to review and reflect on their practice and performance through effective delivery of supervision and appraisal.
To support junior staff to develop role-based competencies and to manage capability where required.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
To co-ordinate day-to-day activities of junior staff where applicable, providing clinical supervision and support.
To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of SLT students on practice placement within HPFT.
To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.
To promote awareness of the role of SLT within clinical and partner services, negotiating priorities where appropriate.
To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting as appropriate.
To represent the service locally and nationally where needed.
To apply knowledge, experience and skills to make decisions in the absence of senior staff.
To recruit and appoint staff in conjunction with relevant Team Leaders and Professional Leads and in accordance with the required operation of the business unit
To identify training and development needs of individual staff and teams.
To ensure Attendance Management Policies are implemented and to pass relevant information to relevant departments within the Trust.
Financial Responsibility
- To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job.
- To be responsible for the safekeeping and use of equipment and materials.
- To support the Speech and Language Therapy Professional Lead with coordinating the Training Needs Agreement budget.
- To ensure Health and Safety Regulations and Data Protection Act Regulations are observed and instituted.
Service Development and Improvement
- To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within your area.
- To support, engage in, and deliver service improvement and development projects, which may come in the form of audit, service evaluation, CQI, and research.
- To contribute to the formulation of standards and supporting the integration of new evidence-based practices within the service.
- To contribute to the Trusts Practice Governance arrangements.
- To challenge practice, in the best interest of service users, carers and the Service.
Communications
- To establish and maintain robust networks of communication with HPFT and partner agencies.
- To liaise with Team Managers and Senior Clinicians to advise on speech and language therapy clinical, professional, operational and safeguarding issues.
- To provide interpretation and dissemination of legislation, policies and procedures to staff in relation to their operational impact.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
To demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal development and acquisition of further skills and knowledge relating to clinical areas as specified and the application of these skills to clinical practice, and through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
To comply with the RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust procedures.
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of staff and support them to thrive within the workplace.
To review and reflect on own and others practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
To adhere to local and national standards and guidelines relating to professional practice and maintain registration with the Health Professions Council.
To contribute to the Trusts, SBU and Services Practice Governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards
Planning and Organisational Skills
To plan own diary and appointments with service users and carers, in conjunction with HPFT LD services based in Norfolk.
To assist in the identification of training needs of junior staff including that needed in response to new trends in practice.
Information Resources
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records, reports, and outcome measures are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To record appropriate statistical activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Relationships:
To work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team at the Broadland Clinic and across Little Plumstead Hospital; including the Broadland Clinic, Astley Court, the Intensive Support Service, and the Norfolk Forensic Community LD team.
To work with service users and carers across the aforementioned services.
To work with other stakeholders including Health Facilitation, Community Learning Disability Teams, Primary and Secondary Care Services.
To link with other SLTs, particularly those in the Learning Disabilities and Forensic business stream.
To work closely with the Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based, person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate assessment and intervention work packages for the specified service user group.
To work as an effective, integrated member of a multi-disciplinary team.
To establish effective communication networks with services users and carers, team members, AHP colleagues and other agencies.
To provide consultation, specialist risk assessment & risk management recommendations.
To provide highly specialist advice, support, education and training to increase the capacity and capability of others to work with people with a learning disability.
To develop Speech and Language Therapy provision within the service with support from the SLT Professional Lead.
To undertake supervision and leadership of junior staff and students as required.
To deputise for the Therapies Professional Lead in Learning Disability services as necessary
To have a key role in developing, shaping and transforming services.
Clinical Responsibility
To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users with learning disabilities, additional sensory and/ or physical disability, mental health diagnosis and/or challenging behaviour.
To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users presenting with dysphagia.
To coordinate and participate in videofluroscopy assessments of swallowing as required.
To have knowledge and understanding of the application of alternative and augmentative communication.
To contribute to the formulation and implementation of a multi-disciplinary recovery-based care plan within the Care Programme Approach.
To have responsibility for the planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of Speech and Language therapy assessments and interventions.
To be responsible for managing a defined caseload, in the context of the service caseload, with ongoing evaluation of clinical effectiveness using specified outcome measures, audit and service evaluation.
To work with and be available to other professionals for support and joint consultation regarding clinical practice as required.
To ensure that clients are consulted and involved in decision about their care
Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility
To review and reflect on you own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
To support junior staff and students to review and reflect on their practice and performance through effective delivery of supervision and appraisal.
To support junior staff to develop role-based competencies and to manage capability where required.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
To co-ordinate day-to-day activities of junior staff where applicable, providing clinical supervision and support.
To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of SLT students on practice placement within HPFT.
To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.
To promote awareness of the role of SLT within clinical and partner services, negotiating priorities where appropriate.
To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting as appropriate.
To represent the service locally and nationally where needed.
To apply knowledge, experience and skills to make decisions in the absence of senior staff.
To recruit and appoint staff in conjunction with relevant Team Leaders and Professional Leads and in accordance with the required operation of the business unit
To identify training and development needs of individual staff and teams.
To ensure Attendance Management Policies are implemented and to pass relevant information to relevant departments within the Trust.
Financial Responsibility
- To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job.
- To be responsible for the safekeeping and use of equipment and materials.
- To support the Speech and Language Therapy Professional Lead with coordinating the Training Needs Agreement budget.
- To ensure Health and Safety Regulations and Data Protection Act Regulations are observed and instituted.
Service Development and Improvement
- To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within your area.
- To support, engage in, and deliver service improvement and development projects, which may come in the form of audit, service evaluation, CQI, and research.
- To contribute to the formulation of standards and supporting the integration of new evidence-based practices within the service.
- To contribute to the Trusts Practice Governance arrangements.
- To challenge practice, in the best interest of service users, carers and the Service.
Communications
- To establish and maintain robust networks of communication with HPFT and partner agencies.
- To liaise with Team Managers and Senior Clinicians to advise on speech and language therapy clinical, professional, operational and safeguarding issues.
- To provide interpretation and dissemination of legislation, policies and procedures to staff in relation to their operational impact.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
To demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal development and acquisition of further skills and knowledge relating to clinical areas as specified and the application of these skills to clinical practice, and through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
To comply with the RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust procedures.
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of staff and support them to thrive within the workplace.
To review and reflect on own and others practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
To adhere to local and national standards and guidelines relating to professional practice and maintain registration with the Health Professions Council.
To contribute to the Trusts, SBU and Services Practice Governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards
Planning and Organisational Skills
To plan own diary and appointments with service users and carers, in conjunction with HPFT LD services based in Norfolk.
To assist in the identification of training needs of junior staff including that needed in response to new trends in practice.
Information Resources
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records, reports, and outcome measures are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To record appropriate statistical activity.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- State registration with HCPC
- Member of the RCSLT
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post graduate training in Learning Disabilities, Challenging behaviour and/ or Mental Health
Desirable
- Post graduate training in Dysphagia
- Leadership Training/ Qualification
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
- Detailed knowledge of evidence based practice and its contribution to practice governance
- Extensive clinical experience and ability to demonstrate application of advanced clinical skills
- Ability to facilitate therapist, generic technician and student development through effective supervision
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Leadership and first line management experience
- Participation in research projects and audit
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- State registration with HCPC
- Member of the RCSLT
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post graduate training in Learning Disabilities, Challenging behaviour and/ or Mental Health
Desirable
- Post graduate training in Dysphagia
- Leadership Training/ Qualification
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
- Detailed knowledge of evidence based practice and its contribution to practice governance
- Extensive clinical experience and ability to demonstrate application of advanced clinical skills
- Ability to facilitate therapist, generic technician and student development through effective supervision
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Leadership and first line management experience
- Participation in research projects and audit
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broadland Clinic
Little Plumstead Hospital
Norwich
NR13 5EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broadland Clinic
Little Plumstead Hospital
Norwich
NR13 5EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Psychologist / Team Clinical Lead
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-CYP-101582
Job summary
We are delighted to advertise this exciting post for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist in the Hertfordshire MHST. This is a part time (0.6 WTE) post based in the Hertfordshire area with some opportunities for remote working. The ability to travel independently between different MHST base locations to fulfil the requirements of the post is essential.
We have an exciting opportunity for a flexible, motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Psychologist with the genuine passion and skills to support both children and young people, parent/carers and the wider workforce.
This role will provide clinical leadership and oversight within the MHST, including service development, improvement and quality evaluation whilst building outstanding supportive and responsive relationships with colleagues across the Hertfordshire system.
The role will include supporting school engagement, staff recruitment and retention, monitoring clinical outcomes and data, and supporting participation.
The Team Clinical Lead will be responsible for the systematic provision of a highly specialist clinical / counselling psychology service to clients of the MHST multi-disciplinary team, as well as contributing to the provision of evidence-based therapeutic intervention across the MHST service (for example CBT and systemic practice).
Main duties of the job
To oversee the formulation and treatment and management plans for schools, parents, children, and young people being supported by the MHST - using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service, both individual and group.
To support MHST clinical supervisors and team leaders in their task of overseeing the formulation, treatment and management plans for schools, parents, children, and young people being supported by the MHST practitioners using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service; individual and group.
To provide clinical/professional supervision to less experienced practitioner psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists, and non-psychologist colleagues within the MHST.
To provide placements to trainee clinical/counselling psychologists.
As a senior leader working in partnership with schools and school leaders, supporting children, young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
Work in partnership with schools, children, young people, and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
To support and empower children, young people, and families to make informed choices about the intervention.
To always operate from an inclusive values base which recognises and respects diversity.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£59,798 to £67,020 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
367-CYP-101582
Job locations
Rosanne House
Parkway
Welwyn Garden City
AL8 6HG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or approved equivalent.
- Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist with significant experience with people with mild to moderate mental health problems
- Experience of working with a range of people, across the range of clinical severity in community and residential settings
- Experience of working in team with multiple disciplines and managing complex inter-disciplinary situations.
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice including CBT
- Already completed or willing to complete a postgraduate certificate in supervision; either a low intensity supervision course or Psychological Therapies supervision course
Desirable
- Experience in managing and leading service development projects.
- Experience in providing psychological consultation to other service providers in the statutory, private and voluntary sectors.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or approved equivalent.
- Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist with significant experience with people with mild to moderate mental health problems
- Experience of working with a range of people, across the range of clinical severity in community and residential settings
- Experience of working in team with multiple disciplines and managing complex inter-disciplinary situations.
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice including CBT
- Already completed or willing to complete a postgraduate certificate in supervision; either a low intensity supervision course or Psychological Therapies supervision course
Desirable
- Experience in managing and leading service development projects.
- Experience in providing psychological consultation to other service providers in the statutory, private and voluntary sectors.
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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rosanne House
Parkway
Welwyn Garden City
AL8 6HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rosanne House
Parkway
Welwyn Garden City
AL8 6HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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MHST Clinical Psychologist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-CYP-101581
Job summary
Band 7 - Clinical Psychologist (MHST South)
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join HPFT MHST South team. The post is designed for a psychologist who is ready to consolidate specialist skills while developing into a senior clinician.
The role will operate across MHST South including bases in 3Rivers, Hertsmere and Watford. The post holder will be expected to work from all locations in line with clinical need, team arrangements and service priorities.
The MHST South Clinical Psychologist will be expected to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary school's Mental Health Support Team (MHST); assisting in the provision of a high quality service to children, young people and their families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The role requires skills in assessing, planning, organising, reviewing and supervision.
The post holder should have completed or willing to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision course. This can be an EMHP supervision course, low intensity supervision course, or CYP-PT Supervision course.
The post holder willutilisetheir skills and knowledge of CBTinformed interventionsand child and adolescent mental health practice,tosupervise the Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWPs), Senior Practitioners, and assistant psychologists in the team.
Main duties of the job
- To triage and provide psychological assessment and interventions for children and young people in an educational setting
- If not already completed, the post holder will be expected to attend university to complete a Postgraduate Certification in Supervision
- Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and HPFT Safeguarding policy.
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To provide specialist expertise and psychological support to clients, their carers and staff working with the clients
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To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management
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To provide consultation asrequiredto other professionals (such as teachers and family workers) around mental health issues in children and young people inschools.
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To enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young people through educational workshops, assemblies, and PSHE lessons.
About us
Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£51,657 to £58,785 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
367-CYP-101581
Job locations
MHST South - Gracewood Academy
Church Road
Potters Bar
EN6 1EZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Training/Experience
Essential
- Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or approved equivalent.
- Training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice including CBT
- Post registration experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with clients with a range of psychological needs
- Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Assessed experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children/adolescents with a wide range of presentations of varying severity. This would usually include at least 2 years post qualification experience, or other evidenced experience.
- Experience of working with mild to moderate mental health problems with a wide range of client groups across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Abilities to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Good general knowledge of the literature and research concerning mental health interventions with children, particularly the clinical effectiveness of such interventions
- Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
- Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to use multi -media materials for formal presentations to large groups
- Experience of working within a multi -cultural framework
- Already completed or willing to complete a postgraduate certificate in supervision; either a low intensity supervision course or Psychological Therapies supervision course
Desirable
- Experience of service quality monitoring e.g. clinical audit, evaluative research, etc
- Experience of having published in either peer reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/ or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Ability to work therapeutically with young people and their families
- Ability to work as a fully participating member of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to respect and value other members contributions
- Positive problem solving approach
Physical Skills
Essential
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
- IT skills; include use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
Person Specification
Knowledge/Training/Experience
Essential
- Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or approved equivalent.
- Training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice including CBT
- Post registration experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with clients with a range of psychological needs
- Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Assessed experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children/adolescents with a wide range of presentations of varying severity. This would usually include at least 2 years post qualification experience, or other evidenced experience.
- Experience of working with mild to moderate mental health problems with a wide range of client groups across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Abilities to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Good general knowledge of the literature and research concerning mental health interventions with children, particularly the clinical effectiveness of such interventions
- Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
- Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to use multi -media materials for formal presentations to large groups
- Experience of working within a multi -cultural framework
- Already completed or willing to complete a postgraduate certificate in supervision; either a low intensity supervision course or Psychological Therapies supervision course
Desirable
- Experience of service quality monitoring e.g. clinical audit, evaluative research, etc
- Experience of having published in either peer reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/ or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Ability to work therapeutically with young people and their families
- Ability to work as a fully participating member of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to respect and value other members contributions
- Positive problem solving approach
Physical Skills
Essential
- Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
- IT skills; include use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MHST South - Gracewood Academy
Church Road
Potters Bar
EN6 1EZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MHST South - Gracewood Academy
Church Road
Potters Bar
EN6 1EZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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PALS and Complaints Assistant
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 426-459-26TW
Job summary
As Complaints and Pals Assistant you will actively assist and support the Complaints Service in the processing of complaints and concerns received by the Trust in accordance with the NHS Complaint Regulations, the Trust Complaints Handling Policy and Procedure and the PALS Operational Policy.
You will act as a facilitator in relation to the concerns of patients, carers, families and visitors and to help negotiate resolutions to issues as speedily as possible.
The Complaints and Pals assistant is a visible contact point for patients, carers, families and visitors seeking support or information on all aspects of NHS services, including how to make a complaint about services the Trust provides. To refer patients on to external advocacy services either where requested to do so or where this is deemed appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the Complaints and Pals assistant include:
- Supporting the provision of a personal, visible and accessible Customer service
- Accurately recording all contacts, interventions and outcomes onto the Trust risk management database.
- Being responsible for escalating a concern where patient safety is at risk
- Receiving concerns, compliments and feedback from patients, carers, families and visitors
- Providing impartial advice and information to patients, carers and visitors to the Trust
- Undertaking the work as done administration of complaints received by the Trust
- Assist in the promotion of the service both internally and externally to the organisation
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
426-459-26TW
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details about this post, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details about this post, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Good general education to 1st Diploma level or equivalent GCSE English - Grades A to C or 5 and above
Experience
Essential
- A working knowledge of the NHS Complaints Procedure and the PALS Service
- At least 1 year in a Customer Service setting
Desirable
- Using Risk Management IT Systems, particularly DATIX and/or Datix WEB
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Microsoft applications specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint MS Outlook
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Ability to manage fluctuating deadlines
- Ability to manage diary
Desirable
- Understanding of medical terminology
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Good general education to 1st Diploma level or equivalent GCSE English - Grades A to C or 5 and above
Experience
Essential
- A working knowledge of the NHS Complaints Procedure and the PALS Service
- At least 1 year in a Customer Service setting
Desirable
- Using Risk Management IT Systems, particularly DATIX and/or Datix WEB
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Microsoft applications specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint MS Outlook
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Ability to manage fluctuating deadlines
- Ability to manage diary
Desirable
- Understanding of medical terminology
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
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Psychologist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-LD&F-101619
Job summary
The post holder will support and enhance the psychological care of service users within Warren Court Forensic Services by providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The post holder will work independently within an agreed plan and the overall framework of service policies and procedures. The role also includes clinical administration, audit and research activity, and contributions to teaching and training programmes.
Main duties of the job
Undertake protocol-based psychological assessments using psychological measures, including psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, risk assessments, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in service users' care.
Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and/or management of service users' difficulties, under the supervision of a qualified practitioner psychologist.
Assist in the delivery and evaluation of group treatment programmes, including offence-focused programmes appropriate to the service.
Work with the staff team to assess service users and review care in preparation for multidisciplinary reviews and CPA meetings.
Assist in developing psychologically informed frameworks of understanding and care across settings where care is provided.
Attend and contribute to appropriate multidisciplinary meetings.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£29,812 to £32,715 a year per annum, pro rata (inclusive of 5% HCAS)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
367-LD&F-101619
Job locations
Warren Court
Woodside Road
Abbots Langley
WD5 0HT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Responsibility
Undertake protocol-based psychological assessments using psychological measures, including psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, risk assessments, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in service users care.
Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and/or management of service users difficulties, under the supervision of a qualified practitioner psychologist.
Assist in the delivery and evaluation of group treatment programmes, including offence-focused programmes appropriate to the service.
Work with the staff team to assess service users and review care in preparation for multidisciplinary reviews and CPA meetings.
Assist in developing psychologically informed frameworks of understanding and care across settings where care is provided.
Attend and contribute to appropriate multidisciplinary meetings.
Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility
Receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
Develop skills and competencies required to deliver current duties and gain broader experience of professional psychology within the NHS.
Contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care, particularly in relation to learning disabilities, offending behaviour, mental health and personality disorder.
This post does not carry formal line-management, recruitment, appraisal or disciplinary responsibility.
Financial Responsibility
Use Trust equipment, psychological materials and other resources responsibly and in accordance with local procedures.
The post does not hold delegated budgetary responsibility.
Service Development and Improvement
Assist in the design and implementation of service-development projects as required.
Attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
Contribute to service evaluation, audit and quality-improvement activity.
Communications
Communicate effectively with service users who may have significant limitations in comprehension and expression, adapting communication to individual needs.
Communicate sensitive and complex information to service users, families, carers, colleagues and partner agencies in a clear, respectful and accessible way.
Produce written records, reports, presentations and correspondence to a high professional standard.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, other HPFT services and relevant criminal justice colleagues.
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Responsibility
Undertake protocol-based psychological assessments using psychological measures, including psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, risk assessments, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in service users care.
Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and/or management of service users difficulties, under the supervision of a qualified practitioner psychologist.
Assist in the delivery and evaluation of group treatment programmes, including offence-focused programmes appropriate to the service.
Work with the staff team to assess service users and review care in preparation for multidisciplinary reviews and CPA meetings.
Assist in developing psychologically informed frameworks of understanding and care across settings where care is provided.
Attend and contribute to appropriate multidisciplinary meetings.
Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility
Receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
Develop skills and competencies required to deliver current duties and gain broader experience of professional psychology within the NHS.
Contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care, particularly in relation to learning disabilities, offending behaviour, mental health and personality disorder.
This post does not carry formal line-management, recruitment, appraisal or disciplinary responsibility.
Financial Responsibility
Use Trust equipment, psychological materials and other resources responsibly and in accordance with local procedures.
The post does not hold delegated budgetary responsibility.
Service Development and Improvement
Assist in the design and implementation of service-development projects as required.
Attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
Contribute to service evaluation, audit and quality-improvement activity.
Communications
Communicate effectively with service users who may have significant limitations in comprehension and expression, adapting communication to individual needs.
Communicate sensitive and complex information to service users, families, carers, colleagues and partner agencies in a clear, respectful and accessible way.
Produce written records, reports, presentations and correspondence to a high professional standard.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, other HPFT services and relevant criminal justice colleagues.
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)
- Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities
Desirable
- MSc Forensic Psychology or equivalent
- Experience of working within forensic and secure settings
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)
- Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities
Desirable
- MSc Forensic Psychology or equivalent
- Experience of working within forensic and secure settings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Warren Court
Woodside Road
Abbots Langley
WD5 0HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Warren Court
Woodside Road
Abbots Langley
WD5 0HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Team Administrator
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-SS-101607
Job summary
Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.
The Mental Health Services for Older People team in North West Hertfordshire provides community-based support for individuals aged 65 and over. We are seeking a friendly, organised, and proactive Team Secretary (Band 4) to join us on a 10-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.
In this key administrative role, you'll help ensure the smooth running of the service by supporting clinicians, coordinating day-to-day operations, and maintaining high-quality administrative processes. Your work will directly contribute to delivering the best possible care for our service users and their carers.
We're looking for someone approachable, detail-focused, and a true team player with a positive attitude. If you enjoy supporting others and thrive in a busy, meaningful environment, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The role provides essential secretarial and administrative support to the Mental Health Services for Older People team, ensuring the smooth daily operation of the service in Hemel Hempstead. It involves acting as a professional and approachable point of contact for service users, families, carers, and colleagues, while managing all incoming communication and directing queries appropriately.
The post holder produces accurate, high-quality written documents and maintains information systems with careful attention to data quality, confidentiality, and Trust policies.
They coordinate diaries, appointments, and meetings for clinicians, ensuring all required information is prepared in advance, and manage routine administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, uploading documents, and maintaining electronic records. The role requires working independently, prioritising tasks effectively, and staying organised in a fast-paced environment. It also contributes to team problem-solving, supports improvements to administrative processes, and helps maintain a positive, collaborative working atmosphere.
All duties are carried out with sensitivity, confidentiality, and in line with service expectations under the guidance of the management team.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£29,812 to £32,715 a year per annum pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
367-SS-101607
Job locations
The Health and Wellbeing Centre, 39-41 The Marlowe's, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD
39-41 The Marlowe's
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide highquality, comprehensive administrative support to the Team Leader and the wider Mental Health Services for Older People team, ensuring the smooth and efficient coordination of daily operational activities. Working within a specialist community mental health service, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive care for older adults, their carers, and partner agencies.
A key aspect of the role involves the effective management of referrals and the accurate recording of key performance indicator (KPI) data. The post holder will be responsible for processing incoming referrals, maintaining uptodate records, monitoring caseload activity, and supporting the team in meeting performance and reporting requirements. They will also coordinate appointments, manage clinical correspondence, and ensure that all administrative processes are completed in a timely and professional manner.
The post holder will lead on data collection, reporting, and monitoring processes, ensuring that information systems are maintained to a high standard and that data quality requirements are consistently met. This includes supporting the team with the preparation of reports, audits, and service information as required.
Effective communication is central to the role. The post holder will liaise with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, as well as with service users, carers, and external professionals. They will provide clear information, advice, and support, maintaining a calm, professional, and compassionate approach at all times. The role requires the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and to respond appropriately to enquiries, often in a fastpaced and pressured environment.
In addition, the post holder will be responsible for stock management, including ordering and maintaining essential supplies to support the smooth running of the service. They will also coordinate and support multidisciplinary team (MDT) processes, including preparing agendas, collating documentation, and ensuring the timely distribution of information. Accurate and wellstructured notetaking for professional meetings is an essential component of the role, ensuring that actions and decisions are clearly recorded and communicated.
The post holder will be expected to work independently, using initiative to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands, and contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative systems and processes. They will uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and service delivery, supporting the team to provide highquality care to older people and their carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide highquality, comprehensive administrative support to the Team Leader and the wider Mental Health Services for Older People team, ensuring the smooth and efficient coordination of daily operational activities. Working within a specialist community mental health service, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive care for older adults, their carers, and partner agencies.
A key aspect of the role involves the effective management of referrals and the accurate recording of key performance indicator (KPI) data. The post holder will be responsible for processing incoming referrals, maintaining uptodate records, monitoring caseload activity, and supporting the team in meeting performance and reporting requirements. They will also coordinate appointments, manage clinical correspondence, and ensure that all administrative processes are completed in a timely and professional manner.
The post holder will lead on data collection, reporting, and monitoring processes, ensuring that information systems are maintained to a high standard and that data quality requirements are consistently met. This includes supporting the team with the preparation of reports, audits, and service information as required.
Effective communication is central to the role. The post holder will liaise with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, as well as with service users, carers, and external professionals. They will provide clear information, advice, and support, maintaining a calm, professional, and compassionate approach at all times. The role requires the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and to respond appropriately to enquiries, often in a fastpaced and pressured environment.
In addition, the post holder will be responsible for stock management, including ordering and maintaining essential supplies to support the smooth running of the service. They will also coordinate and support multidisciplinary team (MDT) processes, including preparing agendas, collating documentation, and ensuring the timely distribution of information. Accurate and wellstructured notetaking for professional meetings is an essential component of the role, ensuring that actions and decisions are clearly recorded and communicated.
The post holder will be expected to work independently, using initiative to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands, and contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative systems and processes. They will uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and service delivery, supporting the team to provide highquality care to older people and their carers.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- A good standard of education to at least secondary level
- Advanced I.T Skills
- RSA II/III or equivalent experience/ knowledge
- Significant administration/ office experience
Desirable
- Formal admin qualifications
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Proficient in diary management and knowledge of office systems and processes
- Ability to record and transcribe minutes
- Ability to maintain both computerised and paper filing systems
- Understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality and how to maintain this
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- A good standard of education to at least secondary level
- Advanced I.T Skills
- RSA II/III or equivalent experience/ knowledge
- Significant administration/ office experience
Desirable
- Formal admin qualifications
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Proficient in diary management and knowledge of office systems and processes
- Ability to record and transcribe minutes
- Ability to maintain both computerised and paper filing systems
- Understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality and how to maintain this
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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Health and Wellbeing Centre, 39-41 The Marlowe's, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD
39-41 The Marlowe's
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Health and Wellbeing Centre, 39-41 The Marlowe's, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD
39-41 The Marlowe's
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Occupational Therapist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-LD&F-101614
Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, creative and compassionate Occupational Therapist who is passionate about enabling adults with learning disabilities to live meaningful, active and fulfilling lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our newly created West Team within the Norfolk Community Learning Disability Service.
This post sits within the West Team, supporting adults with learning disabilities across West Norfolk. Team bases are in both Attleborough and King's Lynn, with travel across the locality as required.
This is a part-time post working 22.5 hours per week. Working days must include Thursday and Friday, plus one additional day to be agreed.
You will be joining a supportive, friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary team, working alongside colleagues from health and social care to provide person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities. The role offers varied and rewarding clinical work across people's own homes, supported living settings, day opportunities and residential services.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with excellent communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills. You will work with people who may have complex physical, sensory, communication and behavioural needs, using occupation-focused assessment and intervention to support participation, skill development, environmental adaptation, positive behaviour support and meaningful engagement in everyday life.
As part of the countywide Learning Disability Occupational Therapy team, you will have access to regular professional networking, peer support and opportunities to contribute to service development. This is an exciting time to join the service as we embed the new locality structure and continue to strengthen the Occupational Therapy offer across Norfolk.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
11 September 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, Flexible working
Reference number
367-LD&F-101614
Job locations
Park View Resource Centre
Birch Tree Close
King's Lynn
PE30 5QD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment interventions for the specified service user group, to carry a complex caseload as a member of the MDT and to take a lead in developing the occupational therapy service provision within the setting.
All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Key Relationships:
To work with Occupational Therapists within the service and the wider Trust network.
- To work with other Multi-Disciplinary Team members
To work with service users and carers
To work and liaise with other statutory and non-statutory service providers involved in service user care and Treatment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.
To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate
To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educators course
- To apply knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting.
- Following assessment, to undertake case formulation in order to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward.
- To work collaboratively with service users to identify OT goals as part of the overall recovery plan.
- To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
- To attend relevant MDT and professionals meetings for you case load.
- Provide written reports as required.
- To routinely provide feedback to the MDT regarding observed occupational performance throughout contact, which inform ongoing assessment and therapeutic intervention.
- To provide specialist support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes.
- To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
- To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
- To attend mandatory training.
- To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust policies
- To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
- To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal/external development opportunities.
- To actively participate in the Trust OT CPD development programme, as a learner and a facilitator
Clinical Responsibility
To work effectively as a member of a team in providing an occupational therapy service to the designated area.
To provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers.
To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.
To provide a detailed and specialist occupational therapy report when required, within designated clinical area.
To use evidence-based practice to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities, to promote independence, recovery and well-being.
To have a senior oversight of the needs of the service user group and develop services accordingly.
To demonstrate and apply a specialist level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To undertake risk assessments within clinical area as guided by local/Trust policies.
To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments.
To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate.
Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility
To review and reflect on personal practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistently reliable attendance.
To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of the department (under the guidance of senior staff) including delegation of tasks to junior staff where applicable.
To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.
To have a senior oversight in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting as appropriate.
To be responsible for the supervision of junior staff as appropriate
- To deputise for the Band 7 OT or senior equivalent as required.
Financial Responsibility
- To manage stock, advising and obtaining resources to carry out the job.
- To be responsible for the safekeeping and use of equipment and materials.
- To follow Service procedures with regards to use of and recording of petty cash use within the unit.
- To be responsible for the completion of own expenses claim.
- To ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment interventions for the specified service user group, to carry a complex caseload as a member of the MDT and to take a lead in developing the occupational therapy service provision within the setting.
All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Key Relationships:
To work with Occupational Therapists within the service and the wider Trust network.
- To work with other Multi-Disciplinary Team members
To work with service users and carers
To work and liaise with other statutory and non-statutory service providers involved in service user care and Treatment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.
To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate
To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educators course
- To apply knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting.
- Following assessment, to undertake case formulation in order to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward.
- To work collaboratively with service users to identify OT goals as part of the overall recovery plan.
- To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
- To attend relevant MDT and professionals meetings for you case load.
- Provide written reports as required.
- To routinely provide feedback to the MDT regarding observed occupational performance throughout contact, which inform ongoing assessment and therapeutic intervention.
- To provide specialist support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes.
- To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
- To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
- To attend mandatory training.
- To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust policies
- To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
- To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal/external development opportunities.
- To actively participate in the Trust OT CPD development programme, as a learner and a facilitator
Clinical Responsibility
To work effectively as a member of a team in providing an occupational therapy service to the designated area.
To provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers.
To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.
To provide a detailed and specialist occupational therapy report when required, within designated clinical area.
To use evidence-based practice to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities, to promote independence, recovery and well-being.
To have a senior oversight of the needs of the service user group and develop services accordingly.
To demonstrate and apply a specialist level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To undertake risk assessments within clinical area as guided by local/Trust policies.
To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments.
To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate.
Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility
To review and reflect on personal practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistently reliable attendance.
To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of the department (under the guidance of senior staff) including delegation of tasks to junior staff where applicable.
To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.
To have a senior oversight in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting as appropriate.
To be responsible for the supervision of junior staff as appropriate
- To deputise for the Band 7 OT or senior equivalent as required.
Financial Responsibility
- To manage stock, advising and obtaining resources to carry out the job.
- To be responsible for the safekeeping and use of equipment and materials.
- To follow Service procedures with regards to use of and recording of petty cash use within the unit.
- To be responsible for the completion of own expenses claim.
- To ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Education, Training
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Teams and associated packages.
- Completion of preceptorship and/or evidence of having met the full KSF Gateway for Band 5 OTs
- Evidence of relevant post grad training.
Desirable
- Membership of RCOT, including specialist section
- First line management training
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy training
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training
- Practice Placement qualification/APPLE accreditation
- AMPS/ESI/SI training
- Broad base of clinical experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting e.g. inpatient mental health or learning disability
- Applied experience of providing both individual and group work interventions.
- Specialist knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, or others appropriate to area.
- Experience of other specialist Occupational Therapy assessment tools
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience in providing advice, support and clinical supervision to junior staff and/or students
- Applied knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability in a variety of health and social care settings
- Previous experience of having worked at Band 6 level
- Experience in research or audit
Skills, knowledge and ability 1. communication skills
Essential
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal and the ability to persuade and negotiate with peers and senior colleagues
- Proven track record of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of team dynamics
- Knowledge and application of key policy, health legislation and guidelines which impact on OT and mental health/LD practice.
- Ability to provide and receive sensitive and difficult information regarding service users care and social situation
- Knowledge of and effective use of appropriate professional relationships and boundaries
- High level of ability to grade and adapt practical skills
- Evidence of delivery of training and professional development sessions
2. ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to apply broad knowledge of current best practice in OT and mental health
- A high level of problem solving/clinical judgement skills and the ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Ability to respond and adjust appropriately to the changing needs of service users
- Highly developed Observational skills
- Specialist knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation Assessment tools and or equivalent in area
- Highly developed ability to evaluate group interventions and outcomes
- Highly developed case formulation skills to guide own OT intervention plan and those of others
- Experience of audits/evaluations of interventions and direct involvement of implementation of any subsequent changes to practice.
Desirable
- Experience of PBS formulation
- Experience of sensory assessment
3. PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to use a range of IT equipment relevant to the role.
- Ability to engage in a range of physical activities
- Car Driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
4. PHYSICAL EFFORT
Essential
- Appropriate level of fitness to undertake all tasks within the role including RESPECT techniques unless you have a disability defined by the Equality Act
- Appropriate level of fitness to undertake moving and handling tasks required for the role
- Car Driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
5. MENTAL EFFORT
Essential
- Ability to concentrate, respond appropriately to interruptions and meet deadlines
6. EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Essential
- Regular requirement to deal with distressing or emotionally charged situations.
- Ability to work empathetically with people who have offended, and people with personality disorder
- Good personal self-awareness
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the value of activity to personal wellbeing
Person Specification
Qualifications, Education, Training
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Teams and associated packages.
- Completion of preceptorship and/or evidence of having met the full KSF Gateway for Band 5 OTs
- Evidence of relevant post grad training.
Desirable
- Membership of RCOT, including specialist section
- First line management training
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy training
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training
- Practice Placement qualification/APPLE accreditation
- AMPS/ESI/SI training
- Broad base of clinical experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting e.g. inpatient mental health or learning disability
- Applied experience of providing both individual and group work interventions.
- Specialist knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, or others appropriate to area.
- Experience of other specialist Occupational Therapy assessment tools
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience in providing advice, support and clinical supervision to junior staff and/or students
- Applied knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability in a variety of health and social care settings
- Previous experience of having worked at Band 6 level
- Experience in research or audit
Skills, knowledge and ability 1. communication skills
Essential
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal and the ability to persuade and negotiate with peers and senior colleagues
- Proven track record of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of team dynamics
- Knowledge and application of key policy, health legislation and guidelines which impact on OT and mental health/LD practice.
- Ability to provide and receive sensitive and difficult information regarding service users care and social situation
- Knowledge of and effective use of appropriate professional relationships and boundaries
- High level of ability to grade and adapt practical skills
- Evidence of delivery of training and professional development sessions
2. ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to apply broad knowledge of current best practice in OT and mental health
- A high level of problem solving/clinical judgement skills and the ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Ability to respond and adjust appropriately to the changing needs of service users
- Highly developed Observational skills
- Specialist knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation Assessment tools and or equivalent in area
- Highly developed ability to evaluate group interventions and outcomes
- Highly developed case formulation skills to guide own OT intervention plan and those of others
- Experience of audits/evaluations of interventions and direct involvement of implementation of any subsequent changes to practice.
Desirable
- Experience of PBS formulation
- Experience of sensory assessment
3. PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to use a range of IT equipment relevant to the role.
- Ability to engage in a range of physical activities
- Car Driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
4. PHYSICAL EFFORT
Essential
- Appropriate level of fitness to undertake all tasks within the role including RESPECT techniques unless you have a disability defined by the Equality Act
- Appropriate level of fitness to undertake moving and handling tasks required for the role
- Car Driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
5. MENTAL EFFORT
Essential
- Ability to concentrate, respond appropriately to interruptions and meet deadlines
6. EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Essential
- Regular requirement to deal with distressing or emotionally charged situations.
- Ability to work empathetically with people who have offended, and people with personality disorder
- Good personal self-awareness
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the value of activity to personal wellbeing
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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Park View Resource Centre
Birch Tree Close
King's Lynn
PE30 5QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Park View Resource Centre
Birch Tree Close
King's Lynn
PE30 5QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Psychologist
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-LD&F-101588
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, creative, dynamic and committed Assistant Psychologist to join our award-winning Norfolk Forensic Community Learning Disability (NFC-LD) team.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be working alongside qualified psychologists contributing to high-quality individualised psychological service provision including assessment, formulation and individual / group-based therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The role will also include assisting in report writing and the completion of risk assessments, as well as clinically related administration and data analysis. There may also be opportunities to contribute to training, and the development of audit and research projects. You will be supported with regular supervision and training opportunities to facilitate continued professional development.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, creative, dynamic and committed Assistant Psychologist to join our award-winning Norfolk Forensic Community Learning Disability (NFC-LD) team.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be working alongside qualified psychologists contributing to high-quality individualised psychological service provision including assessment, formulation and individual / group-based therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The role will also include assisting in report writing and the completion of risk assessments, as well as clinically related administration and data analysis. There may also be opportunities to contribute to training, and the development of audit and research projects. You will be supported with regular supervision and training opportunities to facilitate continued professional development.
All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Key Relationships:
The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the psychology team and the wider MDT within the service. There will be a need to liaise with a range of outside agencies e.g. Adult Care Services, Probation, MAPPA and community providers.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
367-LD&F-101588
Job locations
Little Plumstead Hospital
Hospital Road
Little Plumstead, Norwich
NR13 5EW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical:
- To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of service users applying psychological measures, including psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members, carers, staff teams and others involved in the service users care and management under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of individualised intervention plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in consultation and formulation of complex cases with staff groups from a range of professional backgrounds under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the delivery and evaluation of group treatment programmes under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
5.To assist in report writing and the completion of risk assessments, as well as clinically related administration and data analysis under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users, across all settings where care takes place.
- To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
Teaching, Training & Supervision:
1. To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
2. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
3. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed.
4. To contribute to the training and support of other staff, utilising psychological knowledge especially in areas related to offending behaviours, learning disabilities, mental health and personality disorder.
Policy & Service Development:
1 1.To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
2 2.To attend meetings where directed and appropriate, in which service developments are planned and discussed.
Information Resources:
11.Responsible for personal record keeping, processing and storage of data and taking and transcribing minutes where appropriate.
22. To ensure that all databases related to the service area are maintained satisfactorily.
Research and Service Evaluation:
1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects relating to the assessment and treatment of service users as required.
2. To assist in the design and implementation of service evaluation projects to evaluate group programmes as directed.
3. To assist in undertaking data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes as required.
4. To assist in undertaking searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified psychologists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
5. To assist in producing audit and research reports to be disseminated locally and nationally through poster and oral presentations at a variety of research, academic and clinical forums as directed.
Communications
11.Communicate highly complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information to service users, carers and staff in a manner that is clear, respectful, psychologically informed and appropriate to the individual's cognitive and emotional needs.
2 2. Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with service users, including those who may be distressed, anxious, ambivalent, hostile, suspicious, or reluctant to engage.
3. Adapt verbal, non-verbal and written communication to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions, mental health difficulties, communication impairments or cultural and linguistic differences.
4. Produce clear, concise and accurate clinical records, psychological assessments, formulations, intervention plans, risk assessments, process notes and professional reports in accordance with Trust and professional standards.
5. Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across professions and agencies, including nursing, psychiatry, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, social care, probation services and case managers.
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical:
- To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of service users applying psychological measures, including psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members, carers, staff teams and others involved in the service users care and management under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of individualised intervention plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in consultation and formulation of complex cases with staff groups from a range of professional backgrounds under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the delivery and evaluation of group treatment programmes under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
5.To assist in report writing and the completion of risk assessments, as well as clinically related administration and data analysis under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users, across all settings where care takes place.
- To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
Teaching, Training & Supervision:
1. To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
2. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
3. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed.
4. To contribute to the training and support of other staff, utilising psychological knowledge especially in areas related to offending behaviours, learning disabilities, mental health and personality disorder.
Policy & Service Development:
1 1.To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
2 2.To attend meetings where directed and appropriate, in which service developments are planned and discussed.
Information Resources:
11.Responsible for personal record keeping, processing and storage of data and taking and transcribing minutes where appropriate.
22. To ensure that all databases related to the service area are maintained satisfactorily.
Research and Service Evaluation:
1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects relating to the assessment and treatment of service users as required.
2. To assist in the design and implementation of service evaluation projects to evaluate group programmes as directed.
3. To assist in undertaking data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes as required.
4. To assist in undertaking searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified psychologists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
5. To assist in producing audit and research reports to be disseminated locally and nationally through poster and oral presentations at a variety of research, academic and clinical forums as directed.
Communications
11.Communicate highly complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information to service users, carers and staff in a manner that is clear, respectful, psychologically informed and appropriate to the individual's cognitive and emotional needs.
2 2. Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with service users, including those who may be distressed, anxious, ambivalent, hostile, suspicious, or reluctant to engage.
3. Adapt verbal, non-verbal and written communication to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions, mental health difficulties, communication impairments or cultural and linguistic differences.
4. Produce clear, concise and accurate clinical records, psychological assessments, formulations, intervention plans, risk assessments, process notes and professional reports in accordance with Trust and professional standards.
5. Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across professions and agencies, including nursing, psychiatry, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, social care, probation services and case managers.
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Education, Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Eligible to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training / qualification in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and / or research design and analysis e.g. MSc in Forensic Psychology.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a forensic / secure context.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with learning disabilities, mental illness, personality disorder and offending histories.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a forensic, learning disability context.
- Previous experience of contributing to psychological assessments.
- Previous experience of contributing to the implementation of psychological interventions
- Previous experience of working as part of an MDT in a relevant setting.
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues.
- High standard of report writing.
- Graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology.
- Experience of using databases or data analysis software.
Person Specification
Education, Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Eligible to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training / qualification in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and / or research design and analysis e.g. MSc in Forensic Psychology.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a forensic / secure context.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with learning disabilities, mental illness, personality disorder and offending histories.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a forensic, learning disability context.
- Previous experience of contributing to psychological assessments.
- Previous experience of contributing to the implementation of psychological interventions
- Previous experience of working as part of an MDT in a relevant setting.
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues.
- High standard of report writing.
- Graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology.
- Experience of using databases or data analysis software.
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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Little Plumstead Hospital
Hospital Road
Little Plumstead, Norwich
NR13 5EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Little Plumstead Hospital
Hospital Road
Little Plumstead, Norwich
NR13 5EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 6 MSK Clinician Foot and Ankle Biomechanics
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 839-8259843-GP
Job summary
We're looking for a Band 6 MSK Clinician - Foot and Ankle Biomechanics to join our NoW MSK Service within EEC.
This is a high-quality, patient-centred and innovative service where you will be part of a specialist team assessing, treating and managing patients with a wide range of foot and ankle MSK conditions.
We have a unique service model across both of our sites, with dedicated biomechanics laboratories where we manufacture our own orthotics, insoles and bespoke devices. Our laboratories sit within the biomechanics team, meaning clinicians can work closely with our skilled laboratory staff. This allows adjustments and modifications to be made quickly and efficiently, supporting a responsive service and delivering excellent patient care.
We are committed to developing our staff and provide comprehensive in-service training, peer supervision and dedicated problem-solving sessions to support your clinical development and confidence in the role.
We can offer flexible working options, and we are keen to discuss how we can support the right candidate to achieve a positive work-life balance.
If you are passionate about MSK, enjoy working as part of a specialist team and are interested in developing your skills within foot and ankle biomechanics, we would love to hear from you.
We look forward to meeting you at interview!
Main duties of the job
- Manage a specialist caseload of foot and ankle MSK and biomechanics patients.
- Undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning.
- Develop individualised biomechanical and orthotic treatment plans.
- Work closely with our biomechanics technicians and laboratory team to deliver and modify orthotic interventions.
- Provide clinical leadership, teaching and supervision within the team.
- Contribute to MDT working, onward referrals, diagnostics and patient education.
- Support clinical governance, audit, outcome measurement and service improvement.
- Take an active role in your own professional development through training, peer supervision and reflective practice
About us
Norfolk and Waveney Community Musculoskeletal Services (NoW MSK) is a collaborative service between East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust, and East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH), providing MSK services to patients within Norfolk and Waveney.
The NoW MSK Service's team comprises: Extended Scope Practitioners, First Contact Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Specialist Hand therapy Occupational Therapists, Specialist Biomechanics Podiatrists and MSK Assistant Practitioners.
Please note, the selection processes at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.
Details
Date posted
10 September 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
839-8259843-GP
Job locations
Norwich Community Hospital
Norwich
NR2 3TU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex foot and ankle MSK and biomechanical conditions.
- Manage an independent clinical caseload, including treatment planning, outcome evaluation and discharge.
- Develop and deliver individualised biomechanical and orthotic interventions.
- Work closely with the biomechanics technicians and laboratory team to support timely adjustments and optimise patient outcomes.
- Provide clinical leadership, teaching and supervision to biomechanics technicians and support the development of colleagues.
- Request and interpret diagnostic investigations and make appropriate onward referrals.
- Provide education and advice to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical governance, audit, outcome measurement and service improvement.
- Maintain and develop clinical expertise through CPD, peer supervision, reflective practice and in-service training.
- Work flexibly across sites to meet the needs of the service.
For a full list of duties and person specifications, please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex foot and ankle MSK and biomechanical conditions.
- Manage an independent clinical caseload, including treatment planning, outcome evaluation and discharge.
- Develop and deliver individualised biomechanical and orthotic interventions.
- Work closely with the biomechanics technicians and laboratory team to support timely adjustments and optimise patient outcomes.
- Provide clinical leadership, teaching and supervision to biomechanics technicians and support the development of colleagues.
- Request and interpret diagnostic investigations and make appropriate onward referrals.
- Provide education and advice to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical governance, audit, outcome measurement and service improvement.
- Maintain and develop clinical expertise through CPD, peer supervision, reflective practice and in-service training.
- Work flexibly across sites to meet the needs of the service.
For a full list of duties and person specifications, please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Podiatry or Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Completion of relevant post graduate specialist training
- Evidence of other continuing professional development within biomechanics
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Biomechanics
Experience / Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Worked in a variety of specialities as a qualified clinician, gaining specialised experience
- Worked in the NHS or Private Sector in the UK providing a specialist biomechanics or musculoskeletal service
- Ability to work independently
- Specialist knowledge of MSK foot and Ankle biomechanics and ability to identify and address poor practice
- Highly developed foot and ankle musculoskeletal skills
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement, implement and evaluate change
Desirable
- Worked in MDT with biomechanics and Orthopaedics
- Provision of clinical supervision
- Evidence of making significant changes to a department
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to other clinicians within both formal and informal environments, and to evaluate the application to practice
- Critical appraisal skills
- Competent use of IT
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Desirable
- Has undertaken presentations
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively
- Committed to personal and team development
Desirable
- Evidence of multi disciplinary working
- Dynamic / confident
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Motivational / Drive / Enthusiasm
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Trust's Core values
Other
Essential
- Commitment to the specialty
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to make own travelling arrangements to meet the requirements of the role
Desirable
- Understanding of biomechanical and Surgical Paradigms
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively
- Committed to personal and team development
Desirable
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
- Dynamic / confident
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Motivational / Drive / Enthusiasm
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Podiatry or Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Completion of relevant post graduate specialist training
- Evidence of other continuing professional development within biomechanics
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Biomechanics
Experience / Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Worked in a variety of specialities as a qualified clinician, gaining specialised experience
- Worked in the NHS or Private Sector in the UK providing a specialist biomechanics or musculoskeletal service
- Ability to work independently
- Specialist knowledge of MSK foot and Ankle biomechanics and ability to identify and address poor practice
- Highly developed foot and ankle musculoskeletal skills
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement, implement and evaluate change
Desirable
- Worked in MDT with biomechanics and Orthopaedics
- Provision of clinical supervision
- Evidence of making significant changes to a department
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to other clinicians within both formal and informal environments, and to evaluate the application to practice
- Critical appraisal skills
- Competent use of IT
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Desirable
- Has undertaken presentations
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively
- Committed to personal and team development
Desirable
- Evidence of multi disciplinary working
- Dynamic / confident
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Motivational / Drive / Enthusiasm
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Trust's Core values
Other
Essential
- Commitment to the specialty
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to make own travelling arrangements to meet the requirements of the role
Desirable
- Understanding of biomechanical and Surgical Paradigms
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively
- Committed to personal and team development
Desirable
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
- Dynamic / confident
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Motivational / Drive / Enthusiasm
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Norwich Community Hospital
Norwich
NR2 3TU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Norwich Community Hospital
Norwich
NR2 3TU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Psychologist - Band 8b *3k Welcome Bonus
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 246-ESU8121866-A
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Suffolk Rehabilitation Service - Inpatient and Community as a Clinical Psychologist (Band 8b) in a substantive post.
This senior role sits within a well-established multidisciplinary rehabilitation service supporting individuals with complex mental health needs across inpatient and community pathways. You will provide expert psychological leadership, specialist clinical input, and consultation, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused and person-centred care.
Working closely with colleagues across inpatient and community settings, you will support continuity of care and effective transitions along the rehabilitation pathway. The role includes responsibility for supervision, service development, and active involvement in quality improvement initiatives.
The service offers a supportive and collaborative culture, with access to regular supervision, protected CPD time, and opportunities to influence service delivery at a strategic level.
If you are an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for rehabilitation and leadership, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be a key member of an innovative,AHP-led multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist rehabilitation assessment and intervention within the service's inpatient and community team.
You will undertake comprehensive psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for individuals with complex psychosis and rehabilitation needs, provide supervision and consultation, and work collaboratively within the MDT. There will be opportunities to lead on service development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
The role includes the development and delivery of psychologically informed group interventions, as well as the design and facilitation of staff training, both within the service and to wider teams across and beyond the Trust, as appropriate.
This post is well suited to aQualified Clinical Psychologistwith a strong interest in working with people with complex psychosis and rehabilitation needs, alongside a commitment to leadership, service development, and workforce training.
About us
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust provide mental health and learning disability care for people across Norfolk and Suffolk. Supporting a population of just over 1.6 million people and employing more than 5,000 staff, we provide high quality care with compassion, delivering many of our services outside of hospital and in the community.
We are committed to continuous improvement and have bold hopes and ambitions for the future.
Our purpose is to be a provider of exceptional care and a trusted partner, working together with our communities to innovate for the mental health of everyone. Our values are that we are Fair (providing equal opportunity, recognise hard work and give power to people's voices); Compassionate (we are kind and inclusive with each other's wellbeing in our hearts) and Learning (we collaborate, we innovate, we are accountable for our promises).
We will not tolerate any form of discrimination and we resolve to tackle inequalities and prejudice that our people face, within our organisation and communities.
Details of our benefits and other important information are contained in the attached document.
For all substantive new staff who are appointed, there will be a 6-month probation period.
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs, the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
Depending on experience gross per annum (pro rata).
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
246-ESU8121866-A
Job locations
Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service
Chilton House, 15 Ribbans Park
Ipswich
IP3 8XL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3000 for external staff only. This is a one off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment.
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3000 for external staff only. This is a one off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment.
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Undertake physical intervention training and remain trained in techniques, as required by role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology or counselling, accredited by BPS
- Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Further post-qualification, post-graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Experience
Essential
- Specialist complex psychological assessment and treatment of people with a wide range of mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity.
- Application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Extensive experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist and evidence of specialist knowledge gained through practice and ongoing training.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post.
Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities etc.)
- Practitioner level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy.
- Legislation and its implication for clinical practice and the appropriate management of people presenting with mental health problems.
Skills
Essential
- Use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Assessment, evaluation and management of risk associated with mental ill health and related psychopathology
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Undertake physical intervention training and remain trained in techniques, as required by role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology or counselling, accredited by BPS
- Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Further post-qualification, post-graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Experience
Essential
- Specialist complex psychological assessment and treatment of people with a wide range of mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity.
- Application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Extensive experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist and evidence of specialist knowledge gained through practice and ongoing training.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical work in a setting relevant to the post.
Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities etc.)
- Practitioner level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy.
- Legislation and its implication for clinical practice and the appropriate management of people presenting with mental health problems.
Skills
Essential
- Use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Assessment, evaluation and management of risk associated with mental ill health and related psychopathology
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
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service
Chilton House, 15 Ribbans Park
Ipswich
IP3 8XL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service
Chilton House, 15 Ribbans Park
Ipswich
IP3 8XL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Speech and Language Therapist
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 234-26-F0760
Job summary
We are excited to offer three Band 5 posts on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2027. Based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, a large state of the art teaching hospital, these posts will be suitable for both newly qualified and more established Band 5 therapists keen to develop their skills and gain experience in an adult acute setting, working with acquired communication and swallowing impairments. Dysphagia training will be provided and successful candidates will have the opportunity to see patients across our three main specialities including acute, neurosciences and head & neck/voice. patients with acquired communication and swallowing impairments.
You will join a supportive and motivated team who are enthusiastic and innovative and are committed to evidence based practice. Regular team meetings, support and supervision ensure a high quality of service is provided by you and the team as a whole. The team also has strong links with the University of East Anglia, including the School of Health Sciences and Medical School. These links offer exciting opportunities for professional and personal development.
INTERVIEW DATE - TO BE CONFIRMED
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
As post holder your duties will include:
- To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
- To provide education, training and advice to patients, carers, SLT colleagues, other health care professionals, students, and voluntary organisations.
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure inter-professional patient care for patients with communication and swallowing disorders
- To be involved in undertaking audit and contributing to research.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
234-26-F0760
Job locations
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To hold and manage a delegated caseload and to be legally accountable for all clinical decisions and professional actions
- To provide assessment, differential diagnosis and appropriate and clearly planned Speech and Language Therapy intervention and discharge planning for patients with a wide range of disorders referred to the Service, in line RCSLT Clinical Guidelines, and standards set by, Team Leaders and SLT Service Manager
- To adapt assessment and intervention techniques to the needs of individual patients on an ongoing basis including the provision of augmentative and alternative communication systems as appropriate
- To assist/observe instrumental assessments, as patient need dictates (e.g. participation in videofluoroscopy (VFS), Fibreoptic Endoscopoic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES), videolaryngoendoscopy and voice clinic), conducted by senior SLTs. To be aware of Health and Safety issues in relation to potential exposure to radiation and bodily fluids.
- To contribute to assessment and information gathering of a patients mental capacity in relation to their ability to consent with support from senior colleagues. To also enable patients to maximise their independence in decision making and their ability to communicate their wishes
- To work closely with all appropriate agencies and MDT colleagues to ensure comprehensive management of the patients SLT needs, providing written and verbal reports as appropriate to ensure that all parties involved fully understand the nature of the patients communication/swallowing disorders
- To devise, monitor, supervise and evaluate the implementation of communication and swallowing intervention programmes carried out by others, e.g. SLT Assistants, other health professionals, volunteers and carers
- To represent the Adult Speech and Language Therapy NNUH Team as requested by the Team Leader/SLT Service Manager and report back as appropriate.
Please see the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To hold and manage a delegated caseload and to be legally accountable for all clinical decisions and professional actions
- To provide assessment, differential diagnosis and appropriate and clearly planned Speech and Language Therapy intervention and discharge planning for patients with a wide range of disorders referred to the Service, in line RCSLT Clinical Guidelines, and standards set by, Team Leaders and SLT Service Manager
- To adapt assessment and intervention techniques to the needs of individual patients on an ongoing basis including the provision of augmentative and alternative communication systems as appropriate
- To assist/observe instrumental assessments, as patient need dictates (e.g. participation in videofluoroscopy (VFS), Fibreoptic Endoscopoic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES), videolaryngoendoscopy and voice clinic), conducted by senior SLTs. To be aware of Health and Safety issues in relation to potential exposure to radiation and bodily fluids.
- To contribute to assessment and information gathering of a patients mental capacity in relation to their ability to consent with support from senior colleagues. To also enable patients to maximise their independence in decision making and their ability to communicate their wishes
- To work closely with all appropriate agencies and MDT colleagues to ensure comprehensive management of the patients SLT needs, providing written and verbal reports as appropriate to ensure that all parties involved fully understand the nature of the patients communication/swallowing disorders
- To devise, monitor, supervise and evaluate the implementation of communication and swallowing intervention programmes carried out by others, e.g. SLT Assistants, other health professionals, volunteers and carers
- To represent the Adult Speech and Language Therapy NNUH Team as requested by the Team Leader/SLT Service Manager and report back as appropriate.
Please see the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Attainment of relevant qualifications in Speech and Language Therapy as recognised by RCSLT and HCPC
- Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate clinical experience in adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders
Desirable
- Experience/observation of dysphagia, Videofluoroscopy, Fibre optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow at undergraduate or post graduate level
Skills
Essential
- Basic knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions for acquired communication and swallowing disorders
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Attainment of relevant qualifications in Speech and Language Therapy as recognised by RCSLT and HCPC
- Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate clinical experience in adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders
Desirable
- Experience/observation of dysphagia, Videofluoroscopy, Fibre optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow at undergraduate or post graduate level
Skills
Essential
- Basic knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions for acquired communication and swallowing disorders
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Associate Practitioner Healthcare Scientist (Haematology)
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 234-26-E0929
Job summary
The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.
The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The service provides test results reports to support the Acute Trust and Primary Care Trusts requirements.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Practitioner Healthcare Scientist in Haematology laboratory. Full training will be given in all aspects of the role.
Main duties of the job
An Associate Practitioner Healthcare scientist is required to perform a range of analyses in the NNUH Blood Sciences Laboratory covering haematology utilising knowledge and skills gained through a Foundation Degree or Certificate of Achievement Part 2 and relevant practical experience.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
234-26-E0929
Job locations
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role provides support to the Haematology Department and requires skills and knowledge to prepare and process FBC and coagulation samples using a variety of techniques including operation of complex analysers as well as blood film preparation and staining and sample preparation for routine and specialised coagulation testing.
To provide information and advice to service users regarding queries and communication of laboratory results were needed.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2559 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role provides support to the Haematology Department and requires skills and knowledge to prepare and process FBC and coagulation samples using a variety of techniques including operation of complex analysers as well as blood film preparation and staining and sample preparation for routine and specialised coagulation testing.
To provide information and advice to service users regarding queries and communication of laboratory results were needed.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2559 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree or Certificate of Achievement Part 2
Desirable
- To have a basic understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety.
Skills
Essential
- Able to use laboratory equipment ranging from manual pipettes to Microscopes
- Ability to perform a range of tests appropriate to the post
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team under supervision
Experience
Essential
- Experience using a laboratory information management system
Desirable
- Significant experience in Pathology
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree or Certificate of Achievement Part 2
Desirable
- To have a basic understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety.
Skills
Essential
- Able to use laboratory equipment ranging from manual pipettes to Microscopes
- Ability to perform a range of tests appropriate to the post
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team under supervision
Experience
Essential
- Experience using a laboratory information management system
Desirable
- Significant experience in Pathology
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 7/ 8a Clinical Psychologist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 246-CEN8277722
Job summary
The post holder will be embedded within a new Initial Response Service (incorporating Mental Health NHS 111 services) and will support and supervise staff as call handlers and assessors. You will also be spending one day a week doing direct clinical work with service users within the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) Team in Central Norfolk. This post represents an exciting opportunity to shape a new clinical service and create a psychological and trauma-informed culture alongside continuing development in therapy and intervention skills.
This post would suit a qualified or newly qualified clinical psychologist seeking to develop some specialist skills and experience in staff support, consultation and supervision. We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing services and pathways and confident in using research evidence and national guidance to do this. This post also represents an opportunity to get involved in Trust-wide initiatives around patient safety.
If newly qualified, we would be keen to offer a package of training around supervision, post-event reflection and reflective practice to support you in your role. We would expect that within a year of being in role, we would want you to develop some specialist therapy skills in a relevant therapy modality.
Main duties of the job
Working within the IRS providing consultation, supervision, reflective practice and post event reflection.
Supporting a standardized clinical approach to risk formulation and safety planning across services.
Providing specialist direct psychological input to complex clients within the CRHT in Central Norfolk. The caseload will consist of some full therapy cases and some brief crisis-focused interventions (safety planning, crisis plus)
Providing training that supports the wider teams to provide care that aligns with best practice and the evidence base, and which is trauma-informed and autism-informed.
Contributing to patient safety processes, after action reviews and reports.
Lead psychologically informed triage, formulation and risk management.
Work across CRHT, IRS, NHS 111 and wider system partners to ensure that our service users receive the right help first time.
Be willing to do some work supporting staff outside normal working hours (9-5) as needed.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year gross per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
246-CEN8277722
Job locations
Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be the opportunity for training and development as part of the role and the post is funded as full-time but part time hours or a split post can be considered.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Interviews are yet to be confirmed, and candidates may only be given a minimum of 3 days notice. You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be the opportunity for training and development as part of the role and the post is funded as full-time but part time hours or a split post can be considered.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Interviews are yet to be confirmed, and candidates may only be given a minimum of 3 days notice. You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology or counselling, accredited by BPS
- Ongoing further specialist training/accredited short courses
- Supervisor training, to be a supervisor of doctoral programme clinical/counselling psychology trainees or willing to undertake training
- Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HPC)
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Theory and practice of specialised psychological interventions (assessment and / or therapiest)
Relevant experience
Essential
- Experience working as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist (Band 7) and able to evidence appropriate knowledge and experience in practice to enable the post holder to clinically supervise trainee clinical psychologist
- Experience of working with a wide variety and severity of client groups & clinical problems, in various settings, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
- Experience of working with a range of complex and challenging behaviours and exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment.
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Well -developed communications skills (oral and written)
- Skills in neuropsychological assessment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctor level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis.
- Knowledge of mental health legislation within specialist clinical context.
- Evidence of CPD as recommended by BPS
Other
Essential
- Able to identify, provide and promote appropriate support strategies to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
- Able to use multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology or counselling, accredited by BPS
- Ongoing further specialist training/accredited short courses
- Supervisor training, to be a supervisor of doctoral programme clinical/counselling psychology trainees or willing to undertake training
- Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HPC)
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Theory and practice of specialised psychological interventions (assessment and / or therapiest)
Relevant experience
Essential
- Experience working as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist (Band 7) and able to evidence appropriate knowledge and experience in practice to enable the post holder to clinically supervise trainee clinical psychologist
- Experience of working with a wide variety and severity of client groups & clinical problems, in various settings, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
- Experience of working with a range of complex and challenging behaviours and exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment.
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Well -developed communications skills (oral and written)
- Skills in neuropsychological assessment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctor level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis.
- Knowledge of mental health legislation within specialist clinical context.
- Evidence of CPD as recommended by BPS
Other
Essential
- Able to identify, provide and promote appropriate support strategies to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
- Able to use multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to travel independently
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
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Psychologist
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: F0661
Job summary
Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join an established paediatric psychology team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and friendly team of seven Clinical Psychologists within the Paediatric Department at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital; serving the specialties of diabetes, gastroenterology, cystic fibrosis, oncology, rheumatology, NICU, healthy futures (formally known as childhood excessive weight service (CEW)); and epilepsy. This role is specifically to work within the paediatric epilepsy and the healthy futures psychology services.
This role contributes to supporting the psychological needs of young people with epilepsy, non-epileptic seizures and excessive weight. The post holder will work closely with experienced qualified psychologists. Our work is incredibly varied; and includes assessment and therapy for individuals and their families who might be receiving challenging news, or managing long-term conditions and health difficulties. Alongside this we regularly provide advice, consultation, and training to our wider MDT teams.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
The components of this role are varied, and will include a combination of direct clinical work, together with administrative support to Clinical Psychology. The role will involve collecting and analysing data, conducting audits and service evaluations, assisting the epilepsy and healthy futures psychology teams, conducting neuropsychological assessments, as well as delivering psychological interventions under regular supervision from our Clinical Psychologists.
There will be opportunities to develop clinical skills through individual work with patients, and the post holder will be supporting the development of sleep interventions in the healthy futures service. In addition to paediatric clinical duties, the post-holder will contribute to the development of Clinical Psychology across the Trust.
The post would provide excellent experience for those considering applying for Clinical Psychology training, with previous assistants having gone onto training locally. Our department has strong connections with the UEA Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0661
Job locations
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
All applicants must specifically state in their application form how they have achieved eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Job Purpose
To contribute to the provision of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service for individuals, groups, and carers.
To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the areas serviced by clinical psychology.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
To undertake further tasks as negotiated with the Clinical Psychologist, as appropriate.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- With the overall supervision of a clinically qualified psychologist, plan and prioritise their own work load.
- Communicate complex information sensitively.
- Be required to work with individuals who have experienced or may experience emotional distress. This may involve being exposed to aggression in face-to-face work with patients: a high degree of professionalism must be maintained at all times.
- Receive regular clinical supervision from a senior clinical psychologist in accordance with good practice guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.
- Contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.
- Use a variety of methods to communicate complex information in an understandable manner. This includes using trust-approved interpreters, written and diagrammatic information, audiotapes and role-plays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All applicants must specifically state in their application form how they have achieved eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Job Purpose
To contribute to the provision of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service for individuals, groups, and carers.
To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the areas serviced by clinical psychology.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
To undertake further tasks as negotiated with the Clinical Psychologist, as appropriate.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- With the overall supervision of a clinically qualified psychologist, plan and prioritise their own work load.
- Communicate complex information sensitively.
- Be required to work with individuals who have experienced or may experience emotional distress. This may involve being exposed to aggression in face-to-face work with patients: a high degree of professionalism must be maintained at all times.
- Receive regular clinical supervision from a senior clinical psychologist in accordance with good practice guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.
- Contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.
- Use a variety of methods to communicate complex information in an understandable manner. This includes using trust-approved interpreters, written and diagrammatic information, audiotapes and role-plays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (2:1 or higher) honours degree in psychology or 2:2 undergraduate degree plus an additional psychology related qualification
- Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of British Psychological Society (BPS)
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as used by the profession
- Previous experience applicable to the role
Desirable
- Experience of providing psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multi-disciplinary team and under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (both written and oral) complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS
- Ability to demonstrate reflection and learning from experience to date
- Ability to use statistical packages, databases and spreadsheets
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (2:1 or higher) honours degree in psychology or 2:2 undergraduate degree plus an additional psychology related qualification
- Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of British Psychological Society (BPS)
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as used by the profession
- Previous experience applicable to the role
Desirable
- Experience of providing psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multi-disciplinary team and under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (both written and oral) complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS
- Ability to demonstrate reflection and learning from experience to date
- Ability to use statistical packages, databases and spreadsheets
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Mental Health Nurse
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-ACMS-101480-B
Job summary
We have opportunities for Band 6 Community Nurses in our welcoming and friendly Adult Community Mental Health Services in Dacorum.
We are looking for enthusiastic nurses to join our vibrant, friendly and supportive multi disciplinary team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for further development with their knowledge of nursing in a community setting.
Successful candidates will be working closely with experienced colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside allied teams in the wider local mental health system, making a difference to the quality of our service user experience.
Successful candidates will also benefit from a competitive salary, staff benefits package and excellent career development opportunities, regular supervision, and training that comes from working for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust .
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be able to undertake assessments of needs of service users, working in partnership with service users and their families, to formulate Personalised care and support plans and risk assessments.
The post holder will work with colleagues and allied resources to review the effectiveness of interventions and re-plan using evidence based interventions to best effect in partnership with the service user.
The post holder will be involved in physical procedures including administration of oral and injectable medications, the storage and transportation of them, and the monitoring of people's physical responses to medications and physical health, such as blood pressure, glucose and weight monitoring.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum pro rata (5% fringe HCAS included)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
367-ACMS-101480-B
Job locations
Colne House, 21 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP
Upton Road
Watford.
WD18 0JP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry a clinical caseload and act as the lead practitioner fulfilling the named nurse role for a group of service users. The post provides opportunities to specialise in different aspects of specialist mental health care.
To undertake comprehensive personalised care and support needs and risk assessments(including capacity assessments)
Where necessary to administer prescribed medication or to superviseits administration and assess the service user for desired and non-desired effects.
To maintain robust clinical records and prepare reports as required.
To be aware of and comply with the relevant mental health and workrelated legislation and policy at all times.
Car driver essential as a majority of the posts are community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry a clinical caseload and act as the lead practitioner fulfilling the named nurse role for a group of service users. The post provides opportunities to specialise in different aspects of specialist mental health care.
To undertake comprehensive personalised care and support needs and risk assessments(including capacity assessments)
Where necessary to administer prescribed medication or to superviseits administration and assess the service user for desired and non-desired effects.
To maintain robust clinical records and prepare reports as required.
To be aware of and comply with the relevant mental health and workrelated legislation and policy at all times.
Car driver essential as a majority of the posts are community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Training/Experience
Essential
- RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
- ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship.
Desirable
- ENB 812/Bsc in Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
- Psychosocial interventions
Experience and Attainments
Essential
- Experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post
- Post registration experience at Band 5 level or equivalent
- Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
- Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments.
- Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience and knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community
- Experience of delivering evidence based care
Desirable
- Experience of working with acute mental health problems in a community setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, ethical issues, strategic frameworks and current guidelines regarding the range of presenting problems in adult mental health, their implications for both practices and clinical management
- Professional Code of Conduct
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Clinical risk assessment and management in a community setting.
Desirable
- Knowledge of parenting literature and its application
- Ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation.
- Knowledge of current developments in research with service user group
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Skills to use and give supervision effectively
- Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment and treatment of individual, couples, and families requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Skills in applying theory to practice and ability to use a range of models in formulating community care plans.
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-professional team
- Ability to work with diverse communities in a wide variety of contexts
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information where persuasive, empathic and reassuring skills are required
- Ability to deal sensitively with stressful situation including; staff and organisational problems; safeguarding; family breakdown; serious mental ill health and risk of self-harm
- Ability to cope with verbal abuse and to recognise and diffuse potential physical abuse from service users.
- Ability to apply practice governance as appropriate to maintain ethical and effective clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- Assessing and monitoring physical health care
Desirable
- Substantial IT skills
Communication and People Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing at an ageappropriate level - complex, technical, and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and professionals within and outside the NHS
- Ability to work flexibly across service boundaries.
- Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to hold the stress of others.
Organisational skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping, including data entry and recording.
- Ability to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals in accordance with professional, ethical guidelines and Trust policies.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Training/Experience
Essential
- RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
- ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship.
Desirable
- ENB 812/Bsc in Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
- Psychosocial interventions
Experience and Attainments
Essential
- Experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post
- Post registration experience at Band 5 level or equivalent
- Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
- Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments.
- Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience and knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community
- Experience of delivering evidence based care
Desirable
- Experience of working with acute mental health problems in a community setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, ethical issues, strategic frameworks and current guidelines regarding the range of presenting problems in adult mental health, their implications for both practices and clinical management
- Professional Code of Conduct
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Clinical risk assessment and management in a community setting.
Desirable
- Knowledge of parenting literature and its application
- Ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation.
- Knowledge of current developments in research with service user group
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Skills to use and give supervision effectively
- Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment and treatment of individual, couples, and families requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Skills in applying theory to practice and ability to use a range of models in formulating community care plans.
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-professional team
- Ability to work with diverse communities in a wide variety of contexts
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information where persuasive, empathic and reassuring skills are required
- Ability to deal sensitively with stressful situation including; staff and organisational problems; safeguarding; family breakdown; serious mental ill health and risk of self-harm
- Ability to cope with verbal abuse and to recognise and diffuse potential physical abuse from service users.
- Ability to apply practice governance as appropriate to maintain ethical and effective clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- Assessing and monitoring physical health care
Desirable
- Substantial IT skills
Communication and People Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing at an ageappropriate level - complex, technical, and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and professionals within and outside the NHS
- Ability to work flexibly across service boundaries.
- Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to hold the stress of others.
Organisational skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping, including data entry and recording.
- Ability to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals in accordance with professional, ethical guidelines and Trust policies.
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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colne House, 21 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP
Upton Road
Watford.
WD18 0JP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colne House, 21 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP
Upton Road
Watford.
WD18 0JP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Psychologist - Maternity Cover
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 367-ACMS-101294-B
Job summary
Advert may close early if there is a high volume of applications.
NHS Talking Therapies in Mid Essex is seeking a highly motivated and creative Assistant Psychologist to join our well-established team. We are a dynamic and supportive Talking Therapies service, and you will be contributing to the delivery of psychological therapies in a primary care setting.We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Psychologist to support our co-located respiratory/Talking Therapies pathway in Mid Essex, and be involved in developing new long-term condition pathwaysWe are seeking an Assistant Psychologist who will work under the supervision of the senior clinical team to support the integrated pathway between respiratory departments and our psychological therapy service. You will be co-located in physical health inpatient and outpatient settings, so will have an opportunity to work closely with physical health as well as mental health professionals.
The role will also consist of being involved in the development of new integrated pathways in Mid Essex, as well as assessing and treating service users with depression and anxiety difficulties in the Talking Therapies service under supervision.
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent data analysis skills and be competent in using Excel and SPSS. We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate research skills, as a significant proportion of the work will also concern analysing outcome data and carrying out audits to help the team improve service delivery.If you are invited to interview, you must bring with you any academic qualification certificates and evidence you hold, as applicable. Offers cannot be made without this information.Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details of the role/responsibilities and requirements for this post.Applicants must be psychology graduates with at least a 2:1 degree and be eligible for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society. You will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organisational skills, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Essex, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families, and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:Our Trust values are:Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?Then please read on...
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
367-ACMS-101294-B
Job locations
Tekhnicon House Springwood Drive Braintree CM7 2YN
Springwood Drive
Braintree
CM7 2YN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be a key MDT member on respiratory inpatient wards and in complex clinics.
- The post holder will assess suitability (in clinic etc), complete referrals and assess respiratory patients for psychological interventions and may support in the running of LTC rehab classes and group interventions.
- The post holder will continue to iterate and implement a user-centred design approach to the respiratory/Talking Therapies pathway. Including quantitative and qualitative auditing, interviewing, and recording referral/assessment outcomes.
- Research, training and presenting opportunities are likely to be part of the role. Post holders must feel competent and confident in delivering pathway information and service training more generally (supported by senior clinicians).
- The post holder will be around patients with complex/acute illnesses, some of which will be on end-of-life care. While supervision is provided, this must be taken into consideration when applying to the post.
You will need to have worked with individuals with mental health problems and have knowledge of common mental health difficulties (depression and anxiety disorders). You will be able to identify such difficulties and understand about recommended treatment options, to accept into the service or refer and signpost to local services as appropriate. You will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills and be able to work effectively as a team member, as well as with autonomy (but under supervision). Experience in acute/urgent care, with long term conditions will be an asset, as well as an interest in the link between physical and mental health and developing services and interventions to support this cohort.
If required, you will be prepared to work outside standard 9-5 office hours as part of a scheduled work-plan for one day per week (between 8am and 8pm, Monday-Thursday). This is a hybrid role, and the main base will be in Braintree, however, as part of the co-located pathway you will be required to attend other sites where respiratory clinics are run. There is an expectation that you will be at our base or in the community for two days per week, and the remaining days will be home-based working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be a key MDT member on respiratory inpatient wards and in complex clinics.
- The post holder will assess suitability (in clinic etc), complete referrals and assess respiratory patients for psychological interventions and may support in the running of LTC rehab classes and group interventions.
- The post holder will continue to iterate and implement a user-centred design approach to the respiratory/Talking Therapies pathway. Including quantitative and qualitative auditing, interviewing, and recording referral/assessment outcomes.
- Research, training and presenting opportunities are likely to be part of the role. Post holders must feel competent and confident in delivering pathway information and service training more generally (supported by senior clinicians).
- The post holder will be around patients with complex/acute illnesses, some of which will be on end-of-life care. While supervision is provided, this must be taken into consideration when applying to the post.
You will need to have worked with individuals with mental health problems and have knowledge of common mental health difficulties (depression and anxiety disorders). You will be able to identify such difficulties and understand about recommended treatment options, to accept into the service or refer and signpost to local services as appropriate. You will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills and be able to work effectively as a team member, as well as with autonomy (but under supervision). Experience in acute/urgent care, with long term conditions will be an asset, as well as an interest in the link between physical and mental health and developing services and interventions to support this cohort.
If required, you will be prepared to work outside standard 9-5 office hours as part of a scheduled work-plan for one day per week (between 8am and 8pm, Monday-Thursday). This is a hybrid role, and the main base will be in Braintree, however, as part of the co-located pathway you will be required to attend other sites where respiratory clinics are run. There is an expectation that you will be at our base or in the community for two days per week, and the remaining days will be home-based working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree of higher in Psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of BPS
Desirable
- Further post grad training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice or research, design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Worked with people with MH problems
- Understanding of and compliance with relevant professional standards and practice
- Use of computers for data analysis (excel and SPSS)
Desirable
- Working in primary care services
- Has undertaken audit in clinical services
Skills
Essential
- High standard of report writing
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a primary care context
- Can communicate effectively within MDT
- Able to interact with service users in a respectful and empathic manner
- Team working
- Interest in working with people with MH problems
- High level communication skills to manage sensitive conversations, and ability to work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- Ability to assess common mental health problems
- Understanding of importance of using evidence based psychological interventions in primary care
- Car driver
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to manage own workload
- Self-reflective
- Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than english
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree of higher in Psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of BPS
Desirable
- Further post grad training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice or research, design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Worked with people with MH problems
- Understanding of and compliance with relevant professional standards and practice
- Use of computers for data analysis (excel and SPSS)
Desirable
- Working in primary care services
- Has undertaken audit in clinical services
Skills
Essential
- High standard of report writing
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a primary care context
- Can communicate effectively within MDT
- Able to interact with service users in a respectful and empathic manner
- Team working
- Interest in working with people with MH problems
- High level communication skills to manage sensitive conversations, and ability to work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- Ability to assess common mental health problems
- Understanding of importance of using evidence based psychological interventions in primary care
- Car driver
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to manage own workload
- Self-reflective
- Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than english
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tekhnicon House Springwood Drive Braintree CM7 2YN
Springwood Drive
Braintree
CM7 2YN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tekhnicon House Springwood Drive Braintree CM7 2YN
Springwood Drive
Braintree
CM7 2YN
United Kingdom
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 246-GYW8196589-A
Job summary
Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for your next challenge?Do you thrive on autonomy, clinicalcomplexity,and multidisciplinary collaboration?Would you love the opportunity to shape and develop specialist SLT provision within community adult learning disability services?
We are looking for aproactive, passionate, andmotivated Specialist SLTto join our Adult Community LD Service in Lowestoft. You will work as an integral part of a dynamic,skilled,and supportive MDT including psychologists, nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, clinical supportworkers,and assistant practitioners.
In this rewarding role, you will support individuals with a learning disability with complex mental and physical health needs, helping them regain independence, build meaningful communication pathways, and make informed decisions about their care.
If you thrive in environments where you can use yourexpertise, shape service delivery, and make a genuine difference every day,thenwe would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Assess communication needs using standardised and non-standardised assessments
- Provide assessment and intervention for dysphagia
- Provide assessment and intervention as part of a multi disciplinary team approach
- Engage with service users, carers and family throughout the treatment process to ensure that co-production is at the centre of care.
- Devise, deliver, monitor, and evaluate treatment plans, modifying where necessary.
- Devise, deliver, monitor, and evaluate training and support packages for family and carers.
- Report verbally and in writing observation and assessment of service users.
- Attend/lead clinical meetings (e.g. multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences, reviews, and complex case discussions) as needed and contribute to the discussion on professional and service issues.
- Engage with agreed team processes e.g. duty
About us
At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year gross per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
246-GYW8196589-A
Job locations
Lothingland Community Unit
2 Airey Close
Oulton ,Lowestoft
NR32 3JQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as an integrated member of the Multi-Disciplinary team
- Embed the Speech and Language Therapy process and pathway into the clinical area
- Use specialist knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, and provide intervention, across the full range of speech, language, and communication needs for the served population
- Where possible, devise and use/ facilitate use of appropriate and person-centred verbal and non-verbal communication tools e.g. pictures, symbols, AAC devices
- Work collaboratively with service users to set focused treatment goals
- Contribute to Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP).
- Provide specialist clinical advice relevant to your area
- Engage with service users, carers and family throughout the treatment process to ensure that co-production is at the centre of care
- Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including caseload management and direct clinical care.#
- Work autonomously and manage own workload, balancing clinical work and supporting professional activities
- Obtain and record informed consent from patients and/or their significant others at each contact in accordance with Trust policy and the legal requirements of the MH Act and the MCA and DoLs.
- Provide support for colleagues in making information accessible for patients, in accordance with Greenlight standards and NSFT trust strategy
- Work alone across a wide range of settings including specialist residential and day services, work and education environments, hospital sites, and homes as appropriate
- Attend/lead clinical meetings (e.g. multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences, reviews, and complex case discussions) as needed and contribute to the discussion on professional and service issues.
- Where appropriate to deputise for the Therapy Lead/Clinical Lead
- Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Proficiency and maintain a CPD portfolio
- Engage with clinical and management supervision in accordance with trust policy
- Attend mandatory training according to trust policy
- Provide support to junior staff and students
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as an integrated member of the Multi-Disciplinary team
- Embed the Speech and Language Therapy process and pathway into the clinical area
- Use specialist knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, and provide intervention, across the full range of speech, language, and communication needs for the served population
- Where possible, devise and use/ facilitate use of appropriate and person-centred verbal and non-verbal communication tools e.g. pictures, symbols, AAC devices
- Work collaboratively with service users to set focused treatment goals
- Contribute to Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP).
- Provide specialist clinical advice relevant to your area
- Engage with service users, carers and family throughout the treatment process to ensure that co-production is at the centre of care
- Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including caseload management and direct clinical care.#
- Work autonomously and manage own workload, balancing clinical work and supporting professional activities
- Obtain and record informed consent from patients and/or their significant others at each contact in accordance with Trust policy and the legal requirements of the MH Act and the MCA and DoLs.
- Provide support for colleagues in making information accessible for patients, in accordance with Greenlight standards and NSFT trust strategy
- Work alone across a wide range of settings including specialist residential and day services, work and education environments, hospital sites, and homes as appropriate
- Attend/lead clinical meetings (e.g. multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences, reviews, and complex case discussions) as needed and contribute to the discussion on professional and service issues.
- Where appropriate to deputise for the Therapy Lead/Clinical Lead
- Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Proficiency and maintain a CPD portfolio
- Engage with clinical and management supervision in accordance with trust policy
- Attend mandatory training according to trust policy
- Provide support to junior staff and students
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- Post graduate dysphagia qualification
Desirable
- Makaton or sign language qualification
- Further communication training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary setting
- Experience of delivering teaching / training
Desirable
- experience of supervising SLT assistants and / or SLT students
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of using a range of SLT assessments and interventions with people with a learning disability
- Knowledge of relevant local and national documents and guidance in relation to PLD
Desirable
- Knowledge of using intensive interaction, talking mats, social stories
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- Post graduate dysphagia qualification
Desirable
- Makaton or sign language qualification
- Further communication training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary setting
- Experience of delivering teaching / training
Desirable
- experience of supervising SLT assistants and / or SLT students
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of using a range of SLT assessments and interventions with people with a learning disability
- Knowledge of relevant local and national documents and guidance in relation to PLD
Desirable
- Knowledge of using intensive interaction, talking mats, social stories
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
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Lothingland Community Unit
2 Airey Close
Oulton ,Lowestoft
NR32 3JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Lothingland Community Unit
2 Airey Close
Oulton ,Lowestoft
NR32 3JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Team Manager
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 246-WSN8194899-B
Job summary
Are you an experienced manager or leader within a community mental health setting. Do you have experience or an interest in working with Older Adults? Then we want to hear from you.
We are looking for passionate, skilled professionals from aNursing, Social Work (with additional mental health training), or Occupational Therapy background.
We are excited to be recruiting a Community Team Manager to join our Older Persons service at a time of genuine transformation and innovation.
Our service is evolving as part of a wider transformation agenda. This creates a unique opportunity to be part of shaping a modern, responsive mental health service for Older Adults. This post includes our Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), our Intensive Older Person Service (IOPS) and also supports the Memory Assessment and Treatment Service (MATS)
If you're motivated to be part of a forward-thinking service and want to help shape the future of mental health care for older adults, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary community team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care to older adults. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day service delivery, managing performance, and ensuring that care is responsive, evidence-based, and aligned with national and local standards.
You will lead, support, and develop a diverse team of practitioners, fostering a positive and inclusive culture that promotes staff wellbeing, continuous learning, and professional development. This includes supervising staff, managing caseloads, and ensuring effective risk management and safeguarding practices are embedded across the service.
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including education, social care, and third-sector partners, you will contribute to integrated care planning and service improvement initiatives. You will also play a key role in strategic planning, implementing service developments, and ensuring the efficient use of resources to meet demand.
Additionally, you will monitor and report on key performance indicators, support quality assurance processes, and drive improvements to enhance patient outcomes and experience. Your leadership will ensure that the service remains responsive to the needs of the local population while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year gross per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
246-WSN8194899-B
Job locations
Chatterton House
Goodwins Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 5PD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a joining a vibrant, supportive, and highly skilled team, where collaboration, compassion, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. This is a role where you can truly make a difference supporting young people through challenging times and empowering them to thrive.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a joining a vibrant, supportive, and highly skilled team, where collaboration, compassion, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. This is a role where you can truly make a difference supporting young people through challenging times and empowering them to thrive.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, RLDN, Dip SW or Dip OT or equivalent, or HCPC registered
Desirable
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
- Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
- Post-basic teaching qualification
- ILM certificate in management or equivalent
Expereince
Essential
- Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including staff management / supervision experience
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development
Skills
Essential
- Competent and effective treatment skills
- Care planning skills
- Competent assessment skills
- Effective analytical and decision-making skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
- Build on/develop further knowledge of psychosocial interventions
- Build on/develop further specialist knowledge of health promotion and recovery
- An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, RLDN, Dip SW or Dip OT or equivalent, or HCPC registered
Desirable
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
- Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
- Post-basic teaching qualification
- ILM certificate in management or equivalent
Expereince
Essential
- Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including staff management / supervision experience
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development
Skills
Essential
- Competent and effective treatment skills
- Care planning skills
- Competent assessment skills
- Effective analytical and decision-making skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
- Build on/develop further knowledge of psychosocial interventions
- Build on/develop further specialist knowledge of health promotion and recovery
- An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel.
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
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Chatterton House
Goodwins Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 5PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Chatterton House
Goodwins Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 5PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Support Worker - Abbeygate Ward
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 246-WSU8120979-A
Job summary
Development opportunities available on Abbeygate!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team based in Bury St Edmunds, we are looking for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker that is passionate about recovery led care with a focus on promoting least restrictive practice on Abbeygate, our mixed sex Later Life Acute Inpatient unit based at Wedgwood House located within West Suffolk Hospital Site.
Abbeygate Ward provides intense treatment for service users who are at their most vulnerable. Our team provides care and treatment at the most critical time in their mental health recovery and supports services users with both functional and organic diagnoses. There are several things we focus on as a team to provide a high standard of care: the design of our environment maximises safety, therapy and security. We also deliver our care alongside a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled staff; our staff are specialist within mental health and we work with established staffing levels to minimise risks and to work in a therapeutic way.
Main duties of the job
Do you want to be a part of our team?
If you are an experienced Support Worker looking to develop your skills or someone looking to start your career within mental health, this could be a perfect opportunity!
Main duties of the job
As a trust we are looking for individuals that exhibit our values and reflect these within their practice: Positively, Respectfully and Together.
We are looking for passionate and high-spirited who can be a part of our amazing team to improve services for our service users. We want people to be proactive, creative and innovative to advocate for our service users and develop our service further.
You will need to attend mandatory and statutory training and aware of operational policy and procedures to ensure safe and high standard care is delivered alongside the team.
If you want to change the face of inpatient care and make positive impact on people's lives, then we would love you to be a part of our incredible team.
About us
What can we offer in return?
We want to know how you want to develop. We want people to aim high and work towards their dreams. Come and work with us and let's move forwards together to see what opportunities we can find to support you within your development.
You will be given extensive support from our passionate team and help you grow within the role.
We believe that staff, who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged, our able to provide better outcomes for our service users.
You will be joining a friendly, motivated and enthusiastic team who are on their journey to outstanding.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Gross per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
246-WSU8120979-A
Job locations
Abbeygate Ward
Wedgwood House
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please dont miss this opportunity!
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other and are looking forward to welcoming you!
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please dont miss this opportunity!
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other and are looking forward to welcoming you!
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within the care sector
Desirable
- Mental health experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate - or completion of the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of start date
- NVQ Level 2/3, in Health and Social Care
- Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
- An apprenticeship Framework Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
Other
Essential
- Well-motivated with an interest in mental health issues
- Fitness to undergo personal safety training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within the care sector
Desirable
- Mental health experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate - or completion of the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of start date
- NVQ Level 2/3, in Health and Social Care
- Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
- An apprenticeship Framework Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
Other
Essential
- Well-motivated with an interest in mental health issues
- Fitness to undergo personal safety training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Abbeygate Ward
Wedgwood House
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Abbeygate Ward
Wedgwood House
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Mental Health Practitioner
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 246-ESU8114814-B
Job summary
Are you an experienced mental health practitioner looking for a new challenge? If so, we would love for you to join us in supporting children, young people and families known to Suffolk Youth Justice!
The base for this role can be either West Suffolk House (Bury St Edmunds) or Constantine House (Ipswich) depending on candidate preference.
Children involved in the Justice system have often experienced life events and circumstances which detrimentally affect their mental health; the prevalence of mental health need amongst Justice involved children tends to be higher than the general population, and early intervention is key. We are seeking a pro-active, passionate and experienced mental health practitioner to work within the West/East Suffolk Youth Justice team, to provide consultation, training and direct work to meet this need.
If you have the drive to provide excellent care, can demonstrate high quality clinical skills and are willing to go the extra mile to help make a difference to young people's lives then we would love to hear from you.
Please see the attached recruitment letter for further information.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Providing consultation to SYJS practitioners where mental health concerns are identified for children and young people open to the service. Consider young peoples' presenting mental health needs and the most suitable response.
Provide advice and guidance to the SYJS practitioner for working with a young person presenting with emotional wellbeing or mental health needs.
Undertaking direct assessments with children, young people and their families. Determining appropriate treatment response plans, whether that be a time-limited intervention the post holder delivers (typically limited to 12 weeks) or consider the most suitable onwards service to meet the young person's needs
Supporting the SYJS team through the provision of training and development opportunities.
Key Service Aims
To ensure that vulnerable children aged 0-18 years experiencing emotional or mental health problems have access to timely, integrated, high quality, support from a mental health professional and/or access to suitable referral pathways to specialist mental health assessment, treatment and support for them and their families.
Assessment for those with mild-moderate mental health difficulties based upon an outline of concerns identified by Suffolk Youth Justice Service practitioner and in collaboration with the young person and their family/carer network.
About us
At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Details
Date posted
09 September 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
246-ESU8114814-B
Job locations
West Suffolk House
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 3YU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other and are looking forward to welcoming you!
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
Job description
Job responsibilities
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other and are looking forward to welcoming you!
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level ( if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership/Management training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience
- Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions
Desirable
- Experience of interagency working
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative)
- Up to date knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks including Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level ( if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership/Management training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience
- Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions
Desirable
- Experience of interagency working
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative)
- Up to date knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks including Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
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
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
West Suffolk House
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 3YU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
West Suffolk House
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 3YU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Occupational Therapist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 246-WSU8223591
Job summary
Are you a compassionate, dedicated and motivated Occupational Therapist who holds a current professional registration and always puts people at the heart of everything you do?
EIP Suffolk is currently able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our highly skilled and experienced team delivering bespoke and timely interventions to our service users, aged 14 - 65 years, and their families in line with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence Quality Standards for Early Intervention Services.
We are currently looking to recruit a full time Band 6 AfC Senior Occupational Therapist to our East Suffolk base in Ribbans Park, Ipswich. Previous experience of working with Psychosis within a community setting would be advantageous but not essential.
EIP Suffolk recognise the essential role Occupational Therapy plays within our multidisciplinary team and ensures a truly holistic treatment and support approach for our service users and / their families. Application as maybe submitted by Band 5 AfC OT with mental health experience would be considered.
Main duties of the job
EIP Suffolk use the Model of Human Occupation and associated assessments, this is a widely adopted model across the trust and will assist with informing your interventions for both your own assigned caseload and across the base MDT. The successful applicant will be expected to be familiar with this model and work towards a level of confidence enabling them to support new Band 5s or OT students on placement creating a supportive environment to encourage learning and progression.
You will be able to demonstrate a warm, compassionate and needs-led approach to working . The role includes multi-agency working alongside the family, local acute care services, primary care sector, social care, education, employment and voluntary services to ensure the service users needs are best met.
Responsibilities include undertaking assessments of individuals who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis, working collaboratively with their families and other supporting agencies to effectively address needs utilising the Mental Health Framework to manage a community caseload. Your role would hold protected time to offer Occupational Therapy assessment and care planning across the East clinical caseload in addition to case management of your own small caseload.
Working alongside our Senior Occupational Therapist based in West Suffolk, your role would hold a joint lead responsibility for our Social Recovery focused groupwork programme and continue to develop our service OT model countywide.
About us
EIP Suffolk offers regular clinical and management supervision with an emphasis on reflective practice both as 1:1 and group sessions. We hold a strong belief in team and individual development. We will offer you a full EIP induction program and have extensive training and career development that can be accessed across our Trust.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Details
Date posted
08 September 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
246-WSU8223591
Job locations
EIP Suffolk (East)
23 Ribbans Park
Ipswich
IP3 8XL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This essential work will be supported by our AHP Lead and will offer opportunity to engage with other OTs in our Locality and across the Trust with a specific focus on psychosis. The post holder will undertake the planning/delivery of direct patient care with minimal supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a MDT/multi-agency environment.
- Managing a caseload of individuals experiencing their First Episode of Psychosis and the provision of mental health care services in line with NICE guidelines / quality standards for EIS.
- Provide planned care/risk assessment / screening for patients within their care plan and ongoing evaluation of patients needs via caseload management/supervision.
- Initiate and attend patient centred reviews, case conferences and other meetings as required.
- To advise the Responsible Medical Officer(s) and/or health and social care professional of any change in the patients conditions and / or circumstances.
- To work within the MDT offering specialist OT advise, screening and / assessment and to form working partnerships with other care providers.
- To ensure service users/carer(s) are enabled and empowered to make informed decisions about their care and delivery of that care, working with agencies from within and outside the MDT.
- To provide caseload management supervision to junior staff under direction and supervision of the Clinical Team Leader.
- Assist with the supervision of peers if requested.
- To enable service users to gain and maintain independence, always promoting hope and reducing potential stigma.
- To lead on Social Recovery groupwork programme.
- Identifying personal learning and training needs through KSF, appraisal and personal development plans on an annual basis.
- Undertake the supervision of students that will be undertaking placements within the Team.
We are confident that being part of EIP Suffolk would enable you to be the practitioner you trained, and would like, to be. This role will offer you the time and facilities to make a difference, whilst having the much wider Trust network across Suffolk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This essential work will be supported by our AHP Lead and will offer opportunity to engage with other OTs in our Locality and across the Trust with a specific focus on psychosis. The post holder will undertake the planning/delivery of direct patient care with minimal supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a MDT/multi-agency environment.
- Managing a caseload of individuals experiencing their First Episode of Psychosis and the provision of mental health care services in line with NICE guidelines / quality standards for EIS.
- Provide planned care/risk assessment / screening for patients within their care plan and ongoing evaluation of patients needs via caseload management/supervision.
- Initiate and attend patient centred reviews, case conferences and other meetings as required.
- To advise the Responsible Medical Officer(s) and/or health and social care professional of any change in the patients conditions and / or circumstances.
- To work within the MDT offering specialist OT advise, screening and / assessment and to form working partnerships with other care providers.
- To ensure service users/carer(s) are enabled and empowered to make informed decisions about their care and delivery of that care, working with agencies from within and outside the MDT.
- To provide caseload management supervision to junior staff under direction and supervision of the Clinical Team Leader.
- Assist with the supervision of peers if requested.
- To enable service users to gain and maintain independence, always promoting hope and reducing potential stigma.
- To lead on Social Recovery groupwork programme.
- Identifying personal learning and training needs through KSF, appraisal and personal development plans on an annual basis.
- Undertake the supervision of students that will be undertaking placements within the Team.
We are confident that being part of EIP Suffolk would enable you to be the practitioner you trained, and would like, to be. This role will offer you the time and facilities to make a difference, whilst having the much wider Trust network across Suffolk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in mental health.
Desirable
- Experience working in a range of mental health settings.
- Supervising students/staff.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver OT assessment and treatment with designated client group
- Ability to work under pressure managing own caseload and effective prioritisation
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and prescribing equipment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and any updates
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group
- Understanding of the principles and application of the recovery model and social inclusion
Desirable
- Up to date with latest evidence-based research for specialist area.
- Knowledge of principles and application of Clinical Governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in mental health.
Desirable
- Experience working in a range of mental health settings.
- Supervising students/staff.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver OT assessment and treatment with designated client group
- Ability to work under pressure managing own caseload and effective prioritisation
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and prescribing equipment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and any updates
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group
- Understanding of the principles and application of the recovery model and social inclusion
Desirable
- Up to date with latest evidence-based research for specialist area.
- Knowledge of principles and application of Clinical Governance.
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
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
EIP Suffolk (East)
23 Ribbans Park
Ipswich
IP3 8XL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
EIP Suffolk (East)
23 Ribbans Park
Ipswich
IP3 8XL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Clinical Psychologist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 246-WSU8224476
Job summary
EIP Suffolk are excited to offer a 1 year fixed-term / internal secondment opportunity for a full-time (37.5 hours / week) Assistant Clinical Psychologist to join our highly skilled and experienced team delivering bespoke and timely interventions to our service users, aged 14 - 65 years, and their families who may be experiencing their first episode of psychosis in line with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence Quality Standards for Early Intervention Services.
We are looking for psychology graduates who have clinical experience and who are particularly interested or experienced in working with people with mental health needs, their families or wider systems and are especially passionate about improving outcomes for individuals living with psychosis. We are looking for individuals who can be compassionate, thoughtful and have the ability to apply psychological knowledge to their work and are open to developing their skills and understanding within the remit of the service provided.
Please note, we will only consider applicants who hold a degree which meets Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)/Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Please state this clearly in your application.
The advert may close earlier than the stated closing date, subject to the number of applications received.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based in Bury St Edmunds and be an integral and valued team member and have the full support of our specialist multi-disciplinary team. You will receive weekly clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist.
There will be opportunities for supervised clinical practice, co-delivery of training, co-running of therapeutic and support groups across West Suffolk.
There would also be opportunities to work alongside colleagues in both our NSFT research team and NSFT quality team on projects relating to service participation in National Research studies, quality improvement developments and evaluation.
As a team our focus is on respected and evidence-based principles, and an ethos of reflective practice and continual improvement of care. We have a history of employing trainee psychologists within our Trust who have gone on to successful training or further employment opportunities.
About us
At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Details
Date posted
08 September 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
246-WSU8224476
Job locations
EIP Suffolk (West)
S Block, Hospital Road Site
Bury St. Edmunds
IP33 3NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out protocol based psychological assessments of patients, including neuropsychological tests, self- report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi- structured interviews with patients and others involved in their care, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of patient care involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a patients problems, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. Where required and appropriate, to assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
Where required and appropriate, to prepare psychology reports, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
Where required and appropriate, to attend and contribute to appropriate multi- disciplinary meetings.
EIP Suffolk is currently completing a full review of how we record and utilise our SNOMED data to both inform our National Clinical Audit for Psychosis (NCAP) compliance and enhance our understanding of our service users Recovery journey throughout treatment. The successful applicant will work alongside service clinicians and management to complete this project and develop and implement a sustainable model to achieve this important service development aim.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out protocol based psychological assessments of patients, including neuropsychological tests, self- report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi- structured interviews with patients and others involved in their care, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of patient care involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a patients problems, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. Where required and appropriate, to assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
Where required and appropriate, to prepare psychology reports, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
Where required and appropriate, to attend and contribute to appropriate multi- disciplinary meetings.
EIP Suffolk is currently completing a full review of how we record and utilise our SNOMED data to both inform our National Clinical Audit for Psychosis (NCAP) compliance and enhance our understanding of our service users Recovery journey throughout treatment. The successful applicant will work alongside service clinicians and management to complete this project and develop and implement a sustainable model to achieve this important service development aim.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A BPS accredited degree in Psychology.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of quantitative research.
Desirable
- Experience of research in the NHS.
Skills
Essential
- Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- Ability to interact and communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues.
- Presentation Skills.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health.
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
- High standard of report writing
Desirable
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A BPS accredited degree in Psychology.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of quantitative research.
Desirable
- Experience of research in the NHS.
Skills
Essential
- Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- Ability to interact and communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues.
- Presentation Skills.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health.
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
- High standard of report writing
Desirable
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context.
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
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
EIP Suffolk (West)
S Block, Hospital Road Site
Bury St. Edmunds
IP33 3NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
EIP Suffolk (West)
S Block, Hospital Road Site
Bury St. Edmunds
IP33 3NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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