Job summary

Are you motivated, enthusiastic and committed to working in a recovery and patient focused approach? If so, then NHFT Adult Community Mental Health Services is the place for you to work.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Northampton Central Community Mental Health Team that takes pride in the support it offers to West Northamptonshire, based in Northampton.

We have vacancies for committed enthusiastic Occupational Therapists, Community Psychiatric Nurses and Social Workers who have clinical experience working with people with different mental health conditions.

We are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic, compassionate, flexible and creative in their approach and can work alongside nursing staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide quality and effective care.

Excellent learning and development opportunities to support you and develop your career.

Main duties of the job

The postholders role is an integral part of the MDT where the postholder can make a significant positive contribution to a service users recovery journey.

The postholder is required to provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team and act up for the Operations Manager in their absence as appropriate.

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to training and developing its staff not only with clinical skills but also in leadership and managerial skills.

Flexible working patterns for both part time and full time roles.

You'll also have access to our generous pension scheme and health service discounts, as well as generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

You will demonstrate an enthusiasm for professional development and will be motivated to further your understanding and skills through various training opportunities.

You will be part of a dynamic and supportive team, benefiting from a comprehensive supervision and appraisal system, with a commitment to staff development and evidence-based practice.

About us

NHFTwelcomes applications from people, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status or pregnancy or maternity status.

We would encourage applications from groups who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. In particular, applications from disabled people (with both visible and non-visible disabilities), people from black and minority ethnic communities and lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered (LGBT) people.

Car owner/driver and current driving license essential or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

270-TH441-MH

Job locations

Campbell House

Campbell Square

Northampton

NN1 3EB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the post are as follows:

• Responsible for the independent assessment of service user care needs which may be highly complex and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care.
• Responsible for ensuring programmes of care are co-produced with service users and carers, are kept up to date and relevant and are available for others within the multidisciplinary team to refer to when needed.
• To contribute to the delivery and development of the Community Mental Health Service by using effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
• To undertake the role of keyworker for service users whose needs may be highly complex, liaising and sharing information which may be highly complex and sensitive with others involved in their care and in line with the Consent to Share Information Policy
• To provide structured therapeutic interventions with potentially complex clients in one-to-one session or group settings as appropriate
• To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the service as set out in the NMC Code of Practice or relevant professional code of practice.
• To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner.
• To work as an autonomous member of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of specialist care and knowledge

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities The key responsibilities of the post are as follows: Responsible for the independent assessment of service user care needs which may be highly complex and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care. Responsible for ensuring programmes of care are co-produced with service users and carers, are kept up to date and relevant and are available for others within the multidisciplinary team to refer to when needed. To contribute to the delivery and development of the Community Mental Health Service by using effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice To undertake the role of keyworker for service users whose needs may be highly complex, liaising and sharing information which may be highly complex and sensitive with others involved in their care and in line with the Consent to Share Information Policy To provide structured therapeutic interventions with potentially complex clients in one-to-one session or group settings as appropriate To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the service as set out in the NMC Code of Practice or relevant professional code of practice. To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner. To work as an autonomous member of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of specialist care and knowledge For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Professional Registration (NMC/HCPC)
• Post registration experience working in a community setting
• Experience managing a defined caseload of patients with complex needs

Desirable

• Facilitating groups/ workshops to patients, carers and or professionals Staff management experience.

Skills

Essential

• Risk assessment and risk management (e.g suicide, self-harm, safeguarding)
• Experience of care planning and care coordination (CPA or equivalent)

Desirable

• Knowledge of mental health treatment pathways
• Experience working within MDT environments

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively

Desirable

• Experience supporting junior staff/ students
• Experience supervising staff

Person Specification Registration Essential Professional Registration (NMC/HCPC) Post registration experience working in a community setting Experience managing a defined caseload of patients with complex needs Desirable Facilitating groups/ workshops to patients, carers and or professionals Staff management experience. Skills Essential Risk assessment and risk management (e.g suicide, self-harm, safeguarding) Experience of care planning and care coordination (CPA or equivalent) Desirable Knowledge of mental health treatment pathways Experience working within MDT environments Experience Essential Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively Desirable Experience supporting junior staff/ students Experience supervising staff

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Campbell House

Campbell Square

Northampton

NN1 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Campbell House

Campbell Square

Northampton

NN1 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The stroke unit consists of 2 inpatient wards at NGH, a hyperacute ward and a rehabilitation ward. The post involves providing a service to both wards (52 beds in total) and you will have support from the other dietitian working in stroke care and the wider supportive and friendly MDT.

Main duties of the job

o Undertaking comprehensive assessment of patients with complex presentations and multipathologies within inpatient and outpatient settings for patients referred by the stroke team.

o Formulating individual management and treatment plans using advanced clinical reasoning and developing comprehensive discharge plans including advice on appropriate ACBS prescribable enteral feeds and supplements to be used.

o Working collaboratively with the wider multi- disciplinary health care team to ensure delivery of coordinated care and to provide specialist advice and attend case conferences, network meetings as appropriate.

o Evaluating patients' progress, measuring outcomes and contribute to and implement service improvement work to provide safe patient care and manage risk

o Using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to complete dietetic assessments and implement treatment plans. This will include using listening skills and behaviour change skills to motivate patients to change their lifestyle behaviours and communication in a way to meet inclusion and diversity needs

o Providing advice and training to patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals to promote an understanding of the aims of dietetic treatment to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

o Organising and prioritisation of own workload and managing clinical risk within caseload

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Job summary

The post holder will be the designated Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist (0.6 WTE) for the Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTR) Team within NHFT. Band 7 development posts will be considered in applications.

The post will involve being the Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist for the MHTR within the county, one of 5 national pilot sites. The MHTRs sit alongside Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR) and Alcohol Treatment Requirement (ATR) under the umbrella of 'Community Sentence Treatment Requirements' (CSTR) and provides a mechanism to ensure that certain offenders with mental health problems who are given a Community Order are able to access appropriate treatment.

The post holder will offer psychological assessment, therapy and hold a client caseload within the MHTR. The caseload will be of individuals that present with mental health complexities. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in working with people with complex mental health needs and forensic histories as part of a multidisciplinary team, consulting on and promoting psychological informed approaches to understanding and working positively with this population.

Main duties of the job

Detailed in the job description attached to the advert

We are looking for a psychologist who possesses good, qualified specialist knowledge of complex mental health problems whilst having an awareness of risk to self and others. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines (HCPC, BPS) and the overall framework of the Trusts policies and procedures. You will also be expected to support the senior management team in the clinical leadership of healthcare around anything that pertains to mental health, supervision, clinical responsibilities, audit, policy or service development and research. Lastly, the post holder is expected to liaise with other stakeholders within the court, criminal justice agencies, and individual cases through regular meetings.

On a day to day basis, provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources, therapy, risk assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, multidisciplinary meetings with probation staff and service users, liaise with other professionals involved with the client. There will be a specific focus on complex presentations and trauma.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Job summary

This is a substantive post for 2 WTE

Together with the 2 inpatient consultants and the other Speciality Doctor, the post-holder will mostly provide medical input and advice to the inpatient team. The consultant Child and Adolescent psychiatrist inpatient provision encompasses 'The Sett,

NHFT's current Tier 4 provision, and it is expected that Speciality Doctor input will follow a similar arrangement.

Further medical support to The Sett is:

A rotational ST post from the Leicester Deanery.

CT trainee input for out-of-hours urgent interventions/ admissions, under the supervision of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist on call (see relevant section about On Call commitment).

Main duties of the job

• Provide Medical support for the Sett inpatient unit.
• Take clinical responsibility for the assessment and treatment of patients which are referred to inpatient Tier 4, jointly with other medical staff. The young people whose admission takes places after-hours are clerked by Junior doctors from the nearby Adult inpatient hospital (Berrywood).
• Take responsibility for carrying our administrative duties in relation to the care of his/her patients and other statutory and non-statutory reports within the required timescales.
• To provide very occasional input to daytime CAMHS Response Team. This will be a flexible demand, as referrals to the Response team are by definition variable, but is not expected to extend beyond 0.5 sessions.
• The post holder will appreciate that service development and redesign may necessitate changes to clinical duties. Such arrangements will be appropriate to the post of Specialty Doctor and agreed with the post holder.

• Work in close Liaison with other professionals
• Forge good links with univseral services including Primary care.
• Promote and maintain the good working practice and relationship with other allied agencies such as Social Services, educational and voluntary services.
• Liaison with the other tiers of local CAMHS.
• Work closely with the managers within the service and be involved in the planning, development and management of services as appropriate.
• Participate in, and support, the implementation of Directorate policies and procedures.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our Mental Health Pharmacy Team as an Advanced Mental Health Pharmacist. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across inpatient mental health services while supporting the development of innovative and patient-centred pharmacy practice.

Working closely with consultants, nurses and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care, influence prescribing practice, support medicines governance and help shape the future of mental health pharmacy services across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Lead and deliver advanced clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across mental health inpatient wards.

Promote safe, evidence-based and cost-effective prescribing practices.

Provide specialist medicines advice and undertake complex medication reviews.

Participate in MDT meetings, ward rounds and patient reviews to optimise treatment outcomes.

Support service development, pharmacist prescribing initiatives and medicines governance activities.

Lead audit, quality improvement and research projects.

Develop and implement medicines policies, guidelines and protocols.

Educate and mentor pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals.

Contribute to medicines safety investigations and risk management activities.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH449-CORP

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Pharmacy Department,

London Road

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description attached in documents section for full details.

Service Management and Development:

The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management and ongoing development of medicines management, dispensary and medicines supply services across the Trust.

Staff Management:

The post holder is responsible for the management, development and wellbeing of the Senior Mental Health Pharmacist inpatient and Specialist Pharmacy Technicians Mental Health workforce.

Governance, Legislation and Standards:

The post holder is responsible for ensuring technical pharmacy services operate in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and Trust policies.

Professional Expertise:

The post holder will provide professional and technical leadership across medicines management and supply services.

Job description Job responsibilities See job description attached in documents section for full details. Service Management and Development: The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management and ongoing development of medicines management, dispensary and medicines supply services across the Trust. Staff Management: The post holder is responsible for the management, development and wellbeing of the Senior Mental Health Pharmacist inpatient and Specialist Pharmacy Technicians Mental Health workforce. Governance, Legislation and Standards: The post holder is responsible for ensuring technical pharmacy services operate in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and Trust policies. Professional Expertise: The post holder will provide professional and technical leadership across medicines management and supply services.

Person Specification

Knoweledge and experience

Essential

• oCurrent and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• oPost-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma, Aston Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy.
• oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• oPost registration experience within the mental health care settings

Desirable

• oIndependent/supplementary prescriber or willingness to train to be an independent prescriber
• oMember of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists.
• oExperience of developing, reviewing, and implementing medicines management policies and procedures
• oKnowledge of conducting staff appraisals

Behaviours and values

Essential

• oDemonstrates leadership by motivating, supporting and inspiring pharmacy and wider clinical teams.
• oStrong commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care.

Desirable

• oDemonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for service development.
• oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oExperience of providing clinical pharmacy and medicines management services in NHS organisations
• oEffective written and verbal communication skills
• oAbility to work independently and as part of a team. The post holder will be required to be self-motivated, to prioritise work and be able to influence and persuade others to achieve optimum medicines management outcomes

Desirable

• oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments.
• oStrong audit, research and project management skills.

Person Specification Knoweledge and experience Essential oCurrent and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical Council oPost-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma, Aston Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy. oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team oPost registration experience within the mental health care settings Desirable oIndependent/supplementary prescriber or willingness to train to be an independent prescriber oMember of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists. oExperience of developing, reviewing, and implementing medicines management policies and procedures oKnowledge of conducting staff appraisals Behaviours and values Essential oDemonstrates leadership by motivating, supporting and inspiring pharmacy and wider clinical teams. oStrong commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care. Desirable oDemonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for service development. oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments. Skills and abilities Essential oExperience of providing clinical pharmacy and medicines management services in NHS organisations oEffective written and verbal communication skills oAbility to work independently and as part of a team. The post holder will be required to be self-motivated, to prioritise work and be able to influence and persuade others to achieve optimum medicines management outcomes Desirable oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments. oStrong audit, research and project management skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Pharmacy Department,

London Road

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Pharmacy Department,

London Road

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

NHFT are dedicated to making a positive difference and providing care with compassion. We put the person at the centre of everything we do, so if you want to work for a Trust that makes a difference & rated as outstanding by the CQC this is the place for you.

NHFT have recently undergone a medicines supply model redesign bringing their medicines supply service in-house and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated pharmacy technician to support our supply service team.

You will be part of a friendly, innovative and supportive pharmacy team, delivering a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service to:

• Adult and Older People's Mental Health wards
• Child Adolescent Mental Health wards
• Community Hospital wards/Palliative care

You will be part of the dispensary team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants who support the medicines supply service from the Berrywood Hospital dispensary. Working closely with the dispensary team, you will support in managing the daily workflow to ensure an efficient and high-quality medicines supply service delivery.

You will also provide pharmacy technician support and advice at ward level, to wards in the Northampton / West Northants locality based away from the main site.

Main duties of the job

Your primary role as a band 5 Pharmacy Technician Dispensary and Inpatient Services will be to support the delivery of a clinical and technical pharmacy service to in-patient facilities within Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT).

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH450-CORP

Job locations

Berrywood Hospital

Duston

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role includes tasks such as:

• To dispense and final check in-patient and outpatient prescriptions
• To carry out the distribution and stock control of medicines
• To act as a troubleshooter on a rota basis as the first point of call, resolving medication and prescription issues, coordinating discharges, supporting staff and patients, and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations
• To perform a wide range of activities at ward level which will include medicines reconciliation, management of medication supply for in-patients and community patients including stock, non- stock, discharge, leave and self-medication, and supporting ward areas with management of the removal, disposal and record keeping of unwanted medicines from in-patient areas.
• Assessing patients own medicines brought into hospital for potential re-use
• To inform patient about their medication and provide patient medication counselling including support self-adminstration

The post-holder will be expected to liaise with a variety of individuals including patients, relatives, medical and nursing staff, third party service providers and colleagues at acute hospital trusts, community pharmacies, GP surgeries etc.

Job description Job responsibilities The role includes tasks such as: To dispense and final check in-patient and outpatient prescriptions To carry out the distribution and stock control of medicines To act as a troubleshooter on a rota basis as the first point of call, resolving medication and prescription issues, coordinating discharges, supporting staff and patients, and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations To perform a wide range of activities at ward level which will include medicines reconciliation, management of medication supply for in-patients and community patients including stock, non- stock, discharge, leave and self-medication, and supporting ward areas with management of the removal, disposal and record keeping of unwanted medicines from in-patient areas. Assessing patients own medicines brought into hospital for potential re-use To inform patient about their medication and provide patient medication counselling including support self-adminstration The post-holder will be expected to liaise with a variety of individuals including patients, relatives, medical and nursing staff, third party service providers and colleagues at acute hospital trusts, community pharmacies, GP surgeries etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration and membership with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or course equivalent)
• Accredited checking pharmacy technician
• Evidence of recent continuing professional learning

Experience

Essential

• Post Qualification experience in the NHS as a pharmacy technician
• Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals
• Evidence of recent continuing professional learning
• IT literate with ability to use electronic systems/spreadsheets/databases

Desirable

• Ward-based Medicines Management Experience
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Counselling patients on multiple medications
• Previous use of SystmOne
• Previous experience or knowledge of hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration and membership with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or course equivalent) Accredited checking pharmacy technician Evidence of recent continuing professional learning Experience Essential Post Qualification experience in the NHS as a pharmacy technician Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals Evidence of recent continuing professional learning IT literate with ability to use electronic systems/spreadsheets/databases Desirable Ward-based Medicines Management Experience Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Counselling patients on multiple medications Previous use of SystmOne Previous experience or knowledge of hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Duston

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Duston

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Speech & Language Therapy Associate Practitioner

Post of WTE 1.1 Band 4

Band 4 £27,485- 30,162

Full and Part time available

This is a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic person to join our expanding speech and language therapy service. The successful candidate will work, in a fully supported team environment, with stroke patients experiencing communication and swallowing difficulties within the acute and rehabilitation stroke wards in Northampton General Hospital. Northampton General Hospital (NGH) has a dynamic Stroke service which currently scores highly in national audit. There are wte 0.8 sessions within the Acute stroke unit at NGH and a further 0.3 sessions at Isebrook Hospital at Hazelwood ward (Community Stroke Beds).

Main duties of the job

This post is suitable for applicants who can demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experience working with people who have had a stroke, or people who have other causes of communication or swallowing difficulties.

The post-holder will be part of the pro-active Stroke SLT team and will be an integral member of the Northampton General Hospital Multi-Disciplinary Stroke Team. You will be expected to work independently but will be supervised by a team of qualified Speech and Language Therapists. The successful candidate will have access to training and supervision opportunities as part of the countywide Speech and Language Therapy service and will be encouraged to attend regular team meetings and in-house clinical forums. The service promotes a strong culture of clinical supervision.

Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, problem-solving and the ability to work independently are essential. Skills in IT and the use of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative communication methods) are desirable.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

270-TH440-AD

Job locations

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• relevant NVQ or similar
• experience in relevant work

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated good standard of spoken and written English skills
• Able to organise own work and manage time
• Able to manage emotional consequences of working with service users with a range of complex needs and disabilities
• Demonstrate ability to reflect on practice with peers

Desirable

• IT literate and able ot use a range of applications

other

Essential

• Car driver

Person Specification Qualifications Essential relevant NVQ or similar experience in relevant work Skills Essential Excellent Interpersonal skills Demonstrated good standard of spoken and written English skills Able to organise own work and manage time Able to manage emotional consequences of working with service users with a range of complex needs and disabilities Demonstrate ability to reflect on practice with peers Desirable IT literate and able ot use a range of applications other Essential Car driver

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Group Facilitator Coordinator role is a new post within the East Northants Frailty Team. The main purpose is to coordinate, facilitate and ensure the group delivery for patients wishing to enhance better lifestyle choices and have better outcomes for the present and future.

You will work under the direction and support of the Team Leader who is a registered Occupational Therapist to undertake all assessments. As well as the direction of the GP clinical lead to enable patients to live and Age Well.

You will continuously develop your skills and abilities as you progress through.

Please ensure to read the job description and person specification document thoroughly to understand the requirements and commitments necessary to undertake and complete the apprenticeship.

Please ensure you have indefinite visa to remain in UK and can apply for UK based obs. This is job does not sponsor employment visas.

Main duties of the job

Description of role:

As a Community Care Coordinator you will need a range of experience, including hands on clinical care in a health setting, as a Health Care Assistant or similar, and be passionate about providing effective support to our older population within the community and in care homes.

Previous experiencing of setting up and organising group and an understanding of group dynamics and how to communicate influence.

A good understanding of services available both within the community and hospital and an interest in frailty.

The ability to develop close working relationships with other health, social care and volunteering partners is an essential aspect of this role.

To build on existing networking opportunities. Liaise with GPs and practice teams to identify persons who are elderly, frail or who have long term health needs and support.

Use provided templates and tools to undertake core assessment elements for inclusion in the care plan.

Identify where technology can be utilised to support continued independence or to aid remote monitoring of health and wellbeing.

Communicate effectively and sensitively and use language appropriate to a patient and carer/relative's condition and level of understanding.

Effectively use all methods of communication and be aware of and manage barriers to communication.

Provide information to patients, their carers and/or relatives on behalf of the team

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH448-ACS

Job locations

East Northants PCN

Remotely based

NN8 1LP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Has experience of working in health care/community settings
• Has experience of managing a caseload

Desirable

• Ability to explain experience

Experience of working in/setting up groups

Essential

• discusses examples of group work

Person Specification Experience Essential Has experience of working in health care/community settings Has experience of managing a caseload Desirable Ability to explain experience Experience of working in/setting up groups Essential discusses examples of group work

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

East Northants PCN

Remotely based

NN8 1LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

East Northants PCN

Remotely based

NN8 1LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

14 Arches, Staff Psychology and Counselling, is a psychology led service, which delivers specialist psychological support to NHFT colleagues. The team currently consists of two part-time Principal Psychologists, who are the Joint Service Leads; Senior Psychologists and Counsellors.

You would be joining the 14 Arches team at an exciting time of service expansion, in order to meet the needs of a growing NHFT workforce. We are recruiting additional Band 6 Counsellors to join the team. The role comprises working directly with individuals and groups, providing training and supporting the development of the service. This will include offering short-term counselling to individual staff around a concern which is impacting them at work. It may also involve facilitating group sessions for staff related to psychological wellbeing as well as presenting about the service and providing training sessions relevant to staff wellbeing.

The post will be line managed by one of the Joint Service Leads. Regular clinical supervision will be provided by either a Senior or Principal Psychologist within the service. We also hold regular reflective practice sessions within the team and encourage engagement with a Community of Practice for counsellors working in NHS settings.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to:

Deliver short term counselling interventions to NHS staff for a range of presenting issues

Contribute to the development and delivery of psychologically informed groups to promote staff wellbeing

Provide initial assessment of clients presenting with multiple and complex issues; select appropriate therapeutic interventions, make decisions regarding referrals to specialist services and facilitate these as needed.

Undertake safety assessments/formulations and development of safety plans for individual clients.

Manage safeguarding concerns and share information to ensure safeguarding in accordance with local and national policy.

Deliver service presentations, teaching/training sessions according to service need

Contribute to service evaluation, audit and research

Attend and contribute to team meetings

Contribute to service development, identify areas for improvement and propose changes to service delivery and working practices.

Provide induction and in-service training to pre-registration counsellors and trainees.

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the post. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the grade and/or hours of work at the post holders initial place of work or at any other of the Trust's establishments.

About us

Joining this service can offer:

• Regular supervision from one of the psychologists in the service
• Monthly reflective practice within the team
• Opportunity to work within a well established and integrated Psychological Professions Network, which provides access to regular CPD meetings, organisational support and opportunities to connect with psychological professionals working across the Trust.

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

270-TH330-MH-A

Job locations

Lotus House

Victoria Street

Northampton

NN1 3NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description/person specification under the Supporting documents section, for full details of the role.

We also welcome enquiries from applicants about the role, if you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact the Joint Service Leads; Dr Marianne Welford, ([email protected]) or Dr Anna Richards, ([email protected]) to arrange a time.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description/person specification under the Supporting documents section, for full details of the role. We also welcome enquiries from applicants about the role, if you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact the Joint Service Leads; Dr Marianne Welford, ([email protected]) or Dr Anna Richards, ([email protected]) to arrange a time.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oCounselling qualification and experience aligned with SCoPEd Column B or C & Accreditation with a Counselling Body identified in the SCoPED framework
• oKnowledge and experience of a range of counselling approaches
• oExperience delivering counselling interventions to adults, with a range of presentations

Desirable

• oTraining and/or experience in providing supervision
• oKnowledge and/or experience of working with clients from diverse backgrounds
• oExperience working within NHS and/or mental health settings
• oExperience of providing group-based interventions
• oExperience in teaching/training
• oExperience working with complexity and a range of clinical severity

Behaviours & Values

Essential

• oA clear interest in and commitment to working in psychological wellbeing for NHS staff
• oDemonstrate qualities of openness, honesty, compassion and empathy
• oActively promote equality, diversity and inclusion in practice

Desirable

• oA commitment to showing leadership, motivating and inspiring the team
• oEnthusiasm to collaborate with the workforce to try to engage and encourage people to access the service for their own well-being, especially around people who do not typically access support.

Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential oCounselling qualification and experience aligned with SCoPEd Column B or C & Accreditation with a Counselling Body identified in the SCoPED framework oKnowledge and experience of a range of counselling approaches oExperience delivering counselling interventions to adults, with a range of presentations Desirable oTraining and/or experience in providing supervision oKnowledge and/or experience of working with clients from diverse backgrounds oExperience working within NHS and/or mental health settings oExperience of providing group-based interventions oExperience in teaching/training oExperience working with complexity and a range of clinical severity Behaviours & Values Essential oA clear interest in and commitment to working in psychological wellbeing for NHS staff oDemonstrate qualities of openness, honesty, compassion and empathy oActively promote equality, diversity and inclusion in practice Desirable oA commitment to showing leadership, motivating and inspiring the team oEnthusiasm to collaborate with the workforce to try to engage and encourage people to access the service for their own well-being, especially around people who do not typically access support.

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lotus House

Victoria Street

Northampton

NN1 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lotus House

Victoria Street

Northampton

NN1 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is a well-established provider of healthcare services across prisons in Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

This role is based at HMP Bedford, a local Category B remand prison for men aged 18 and over.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated psychologist who is confident working independently while also contributing as part of a large, integrated multidisciplinary healthcare team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful impact within a challenging and rewarding environment.

Prison healthcare plays a vital role in ensuring people in custody have access to healthcare that is equivalent to that available in the community. The role offers a unique opportunity to improve outcomes for a vulnerable population who may previously have experienced significant barriers to accessing effective healthcare and psychological support.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with the Mental Health Lead, Head of Healthcare, and Consultant Psychologist for Secured Services to deliver high-quality psychological care and support for residents at HMP Bedford.

Alongside senior colleagues, the postholder will contribute to service development initiatives, with a particular focus on continuing to embed and enhance psychologically informed practice across the healthcare department.

The role includes maintaining a small clinical caseload, providing supervision and consultation to colleagues, and supporting the psychological formulation of complex presentations. We are therefore keen to recruit a psychologist with substantial experience and specialist knowledge in working with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, including complex trauma, personality difficulties, and neurodivergence. The successful candidate will be committed to developing psychologically informed approaches that enhance care across the wider healthcare system.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

270-TH447-HMPBED

Job locations

HMP Bedford

St Loyes Street

Bedford

MK40 1HG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate and registered psychologist

Desirable

• Specialist therapy

Experience

Essential

• Qualified experience

Desirable

• Prison Experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate and registered psychologist Desirable Specialist therapy Experience Essential Qualified experience Desirable Prison Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bedford

St Loyes Street

Bedford

MK40 1HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bedford

St Loyes Street

Bedford

MK40 1HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

14 Arches, Staff Psychology and Counselling, is a psychology led service, which delivers specialist psychological support to NHFT colleagues. The service is based in Northampton but provides support across NHFT sites.

You would be joining the team at an exciting time of service expansion, in order to meet the needs of a growing NHFT workforce. This role is for 0.8 WTE band 7/8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologists who will provide a specialist psychology service to staff who refer into the service: including working directly with individuals, groups and teams, offering consultancy, training and supporting the development of the service.

You would be joining an innovative and enthusiastic team made up of principal psychologists, senior psychologists and experienced counsellors, supported by a clinical administrator. Psychologists within the service offer one-to-one consultations to colleagues, in which we explore an area of concern and help make sense of what is going on; we also offer support to teams and team leaders, consulting when there are difficulties and providing input to teams through structured activities and reflective practice.

We are looking for innovative and dedicated clinicians with a strong commitment to improving psychological wellbeing for NHS staff and an interest in using their skills in a range of individual and group interventions with staff.

Main duties of the job

You would be expected to work alongside the established psychologists and counsellors within the service, delivering support to colleagues who refer in and contributing to supervision, governance and service evaluation/development.Strengths will be in psychological formulation which draws on a range of models, and the ability to communicate and share psychological thinking with colleagues. Also important will be the ability in the postholder to work at a systemic level, develop practice and take forward a project within the service.

Key duties of the role include:

• Providing psychological consultations to individual staff who refer into the service around a concern which is impacting them at work
• Offering consultancy to managers around team issues
• Designing and delivering interventions with staff teams
• Developing and delivering psychologically informed groups
• Helping to deliver our pathway for staff experiencing distressing and potentially traumatic incidents at work, including preventative work, post-event support to teams and trauma therapy to individuals
• Utilising research skills for audit, service evaluation/development and research within the service.
• Providing supervision to other psychological professionals within the service e.g. trainee psychologists, counsellors
• Working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies & procedures

About us

Joining this service can offer:

• Regular supervision from one of the principal psychologists in the service
• Monthly reflective practice within the team
• Opportunity to work within a well established and integrated Psychological Professions Network, which provides access to regular CPD meetings, organisational support and opportunities to connect with psychological professionals working across the Trust.
• Support to develop supervision and teaching skills, with clinical psychology trainees through both the University of Leicester and University of Oxford Clinical Psychology Doctoral training programmes and/or counselling psychology trainees.

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.

Job summary

Join our Gender Identity Service as a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary Gender Identity Service at NHFT. You'll play a key role in delivering specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for transgender and gender diverse adults. You will be working within NHS England guidelines to support individuals throughout their transition pathway. As part of an Outstanding-rated Trust, you'll contribute to high-quality, person-centred care while collaborating closely with colleagues across psychology, psychiatry, speech and language therapy, nursing and peer support.

This role offers the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, contribute to service development and research, supervise trainees and assistants, and help shape an evolving national service. If you're motivated by meaningful, values-driven work and want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

We are able to support a band 7 preceptorship to the right candidate with the expectation that within 12-months you move up into the band 8a.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions for adults accessing the Gender Identity Service.

Develop and implement psychologically informed treatment plans, drawing on multiple therapeutic models and complex clinical information.

Offer consultation, advice and guidance to multidisciplinary colleagues, contributing to shared formulations, risk assessments and care planning.

Work autonomously, holding clinical responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge within a multidisciplinary pathway.

Deliver supervision to Trainee and Assistant Psychologists and support the wider team's psychological practice.

Contribute to service development, including audit, research, and quality improvement.

Participate in ongoing professional development, maintain high standards of clinical record-keeping and uphold relevant legislation, guidelines and professional codes.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Job summary

NHFT we are Outstanding Trust

Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Band 7 WTE WTE 1.0 (37.5 hours available) we would consider part-time.

£49,387 -£56,515

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist specialising in Head and Neck Cancer patients.

There is a full-time permanent post available; part-time applicants will also be considered.

This job specialises in Head and Neck Cancer, complex airway management and laryngectomy patients (including surgical voice restoration).

The post is based within the Head and Neck multi-disciplinary team at Northampton General Hospital.

The role will involve supporting patients through the Head and Neck Cancer pathway.

The service provides Surgical and/or Oncological treatment for patients with head and neck cancer living in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.

We welcome applications from HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapists with experience in the field of adults with Head and Neck Cancer, trache trained SLT preferred, further specialist competencies can be provided as required.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic SLT who wishes to develop skills in assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer.

There is the possibility to take part in the National Pathos Control trials.

There is professional support and regular clinical supervision available, as well as access to wider SLT clinical supervision groups.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year £49,387- 56,515

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

270-TH439-AD

Job locations

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Northampton

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• evidence of experience in H&N
• Complex dysphagia competencies

Desirable

• Tracheostomy trained
• videofluoroscopy trained

Skills

Essential

• MDT working

Desirable

• Surgical Voice restoration

Qualifications

Essential

• Intermediate dysphagia training

Desirable

• Advanced dysphagia training

Skills

Essential

• Experience with Laryngectomy patients

Desirable

• SVR

Person Specification Skills Essential evidence of experience in H&N Complex dysphagia competencies Desirable Tracheostomy trained videofluoroscopy trained Skills Essential MDT working Desirable Surgical Voice restoration Qualifications Essential Intermediate dysphagia training Desirable Advanced dysphagia training Skills Essential Experience with Laryngectomy patients Desirable SVR

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Northampton

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Northampton

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

NHFT have an exciting vacancy available for a CBT Therapist in the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service (SPMHS). This is an established award-winning team, which has expanded in line with the Long-Term Plan for Mental Health.

The SPMHS supports women/birthing people who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties in the perinatal period (from 12 weeks of pregnancy until 2 years postpartum). The psychology team provides evidence based psychological therapies and comprises of Clinical Psychologists, Applied Psychologists, and Psychological Therapists. The therapies provided may include EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, CBT for anxiety-based disorders (including OCD), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Compassion focussed Therapy, Parent Infant Psychotherapy, and Family Therapy. Psychological interventions are provided on both a group and one-to-one basis and both remote and face-to-face interventions are available.

We are looking for a CBT Therapistwho has an interest in working with women/birthing people experiencing perinatal mental health conditions including post-natal depression, post-partum psychosis, perinatal anxiety disorders, PTSD, and maternal OCD. This is a multi-disciplinary service with lots of opportunities for joint working and service development.

Main duties of the job

Following a period of induction and training, the post holder will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for women/birthing people and their families who are under the care of the SPMHS. The post-holder will receive supervision from a senior psychologist / psychological therapist within the team and will support the development of psychologically informed care across the multidisciplinary team and wider perinatal mental health local pathway. The post holder will be involved in multi-disciplinary team discussions to inform psychological thinking throughout the service. The post holder will be expected to work closely with all members of the SPMHS and network of Psychologists and Psychological Therapists in NHFT and contribute to service, practice, and clinical governance developments, both within the team and the wider network. They will contribute to audit, policy and service development, and research within the area served by the service. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

About us

NHFT is an Outstanding rated integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire

NHFT welcomes applications from people, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status or pregnancy or maternity status.

We would encourage applications from groups who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. In particular, applications from disabled people (with both visible and non-visible disabilities), people from black and minority ethnic communities and lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered (LGBT) people.

NHFT is committed to building a diverse workforce, ensuring staff are treated fairly at work and ensuring all staff have the learning and development they need on equality in order to undertake their job role.

NHFT supports three staff equality networks to help us to develop our equality practice, as well as providing peer support for staff. These are:

NHFT Staff Disability & Allies Network / NHFT BME Staff Development Network / NHFT LGBT & Allies Network

Job summary

We are looking to recruit Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapists .Whether you are a newly qualified Physiotherapist looking for your first role, or a more experienced Band 5 looking to develop your skills further.... look no further we have something for everyone!

Our Junior Rotational Programme is versatile and varied, with 6 monthly rotations in a wide range of settings, including acute experience at Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital, ICT, MSK, Community and Paediatrics. We allocated regular designated supervision, developmental support and in-service training. In addition to this we offer band 5 specific training programmes. We ensure that you are fully supported to achieve your aspirations and developmental goals, to give you the best experience at the start of your career. The rotations are diverse across the county; however, we are flexible in terms of base, and choice and take an individualistic approach to all our staff.

The rotations include:

• Beechwood - General Rehabilitation(Isebrook Hospital)
• Stroke & Elderly Rehabilitation(Isebrook Hospital)
• Palliative Care & General Rehabilitation(Daventry)
• Paediatrics(Outpatients/Inpatients St Mary's Hospital & Kettering General Hospital, Kettering)
• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation(Multiple Countywide Outpatient Bases)
• Intermediate Care Team (ICT)(North & West Northamptonshire)
• Northampton General Hospital (acute inpatient rotation)
• Kettering General Hospital(acute inpatient rotation)

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description for more details.

The successful applicants will be flexible and adaptable, being able to respond to need at short notice if required. You will be an excellent communicator, enthusiastic and ready to learn and develop both your clinical and leadership skills and attributes.

To be considered for this role you must:

• Have relevant experience(including as a student)
• Have HCPC registration & relevant degree/qualification in Physiotherapy

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

270-TH430-AD

Job locations

Countywide locations across Northamptonshire

Countywide - Northamptonshire

NN16 8TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Variety of student placements
• Evidence of working as part of an MDT

Desirable

• Community working experience
• Experience of using manual handling equipment including hoists & stand aids
• Previous Junior Physiotherapist experience
• Previous NHS Experience

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Professional Physiotherapy Qualification
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of learning within student placements
• Additional, relevant training
• CSP Member

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to drive AND have access to own car

Person Specification Experience Essential Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Variety of student placements Evidence of working as part of an MDT Desirable Community working experience Experience of using manual handling equipment including hoists & stand aids Previous Junior Physiotherapist experience Previous NHS Experience Education and Qualification Essential Professional Physiotherapy Qualification HCPC Registration Desirable Evidence of learning within student placements Additional, relevant training CSP Member Skills and Abilities Essential Able to drive AND have access to own car

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Countywide locations across Northamptonshire

Countywide - Northamptonshire

NN16 8TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Countywide locations across Northamptonshire

Countywide - Northamptonshire

NN16 8TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Mental Health Legislation Team (MHL Team) offers a comprehensive Trust wide service to all in-patient and community services within Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust providing expertise in all aspects of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), including associated Court of Protection (CoP) work. The team strives to deliver a consistently high standard of support to all NHFT staff offering advice, guidance and training in relation to the above legislations to ensure the Trust is lawfully compliant, maintain the Trust's reputation and protect from unlawful practice and litigation claims.

The post holder will work with the Mental Health Legislation Manager and MHL Team to maintain an efficient and effective service for the Trust in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards legislations.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will require a good knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and its complexities, along with an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated Codes of Practice for both. It requires a high level of administrative skills and previous knowledge of working with legislation and legal documents is desirable. Working within the MHL Team, the post holder will also be expected to learn and support work relating to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Cynthia Spencer Hospice for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant who has an understanding and interest in specialist palliative care.

Working as an effective member of the team, providing care for patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, promoting good communication that supports the rights of the patients. You will be expected to take on a link role within the service; this will be agreed with the SPC Ward Manager and the senior nursing team. You will be expected to supervise and mentor ward volunteers. There will be occasions when HCA's are required to assist Sisters/Charge Nurses or the Ward Manager with ordering of clinical supplies usually in the absence of the Matron's Assistant. The post holder will be a senior HCA within the service, therefore it is essential they act as a role model within the ward environment and supervise and guide junior HCA's and volunteers.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for any part-time position as it does not meet the UKVI eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in palliative care whilst an advantage is not essential, as support & training will be provided as part of local induction. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential for these posts as you will be required to communicate sensitively and compassionately with patients and family.

The hospice provides 24/7 delivery of specialist palliative care to patients of any age over 18 years, with life limiting disease providing care over a 24 hour period. Varying shift patterns includes late and/or early shifts, nights, weekends and bank holiday working. The post you are applying for is based at Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Northampton. The post holder may occasionally be required to work at Cransley Hospice, Kettering, to meet staffing needs.

At NHFT we are proud to offer you a Prepare to Care programme to help you transition into this new role. This includes generic skills and service specific skills to ensure a solid foundation on which to build your career. The Care Certificate will run in conjunction with the Prepare to Care Programme for those who have not already previously attained this qualification.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TH424-AD

Job locations

Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Manfield Health Campus,

Kettering Road

Northampton

NN3 6NP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE/O Level standard
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a Health Related subject

Desirable

• NHS Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Recent healthcare experience
• Palliative Care experience

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of IT systems
• Recent NHS experience
• Experience with supporting patients and families when they are distressed and escalate to nursing staff appropriately

Skills

Essential

• Ability to supervise, support and role model junior members of the team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to take, record and report accurate clinical observations

Desirable

• Excellent time management
• Experience in keeping accurate and up-to-date records i.e. food/fluid and repositioning charts

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE/O Level standard NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a Health Related subject Desirable NHS Care Certificate Experience Essential Recent healthcare experience Palliative Care experience Desirable Experience and knowledge of IT systems Recent NHS experience Experience with supporting patients and families when they are distressed and escalate to nursing staff appropriately Skills Essential Ability to supervise, support and role model junior members of the team Excellent organisational skills Ability to take, record and report accurate clinical observations Desirable Excellent time management Experience in keeping accurate and up-to-date records i.e. food/fluid and repositioning charts

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Manfield Health Campus,

Kettering Road

Northampton

NN3 6NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Manfield Health Campus,

Kettering Road

Northampton

NN3 6NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is based in Community Adult Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) in the North of the county. The psychological therapies staff who work in CMHTs North have a base at St Mary's Hospital Kettering and a room at Isebrook Hospital, Wellingbororuh and work across the North CMHTs.

CMHTs are multidisciplinary teams that deliver specialist support and clinical interventions to people with a range of mental health difficulties.

The post-holder will be part of the leadership team within the CMHTs as well as supervising and supporting other practitioner psychologists and

team members. Psychologists are valued members of the MDT and are encouraged to play a key role in MDT working. You will work alongside

other Principal Psychologists, working in both South and north CMHTs. The Principal psychologists are managed and supported by the Adult Mental Health Psychology Lead.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will supervise and line manage members of psychological therapies staff who work into the CMHTs. They will also carry out clinical work and we are keen to recruit someone with experience, specialist knowledge and skills of working with severe and enduring mental health difficulties such as complex trauma and psychosis.

The postholder will also take a leadership role therefore leadership skills and the ability to develop innovative practice and play a lead role in service development. We are looking for someone who can contribute at a senior level to the vision for the service working closely with various stakeholders. In particular we are interested in embedding Community Psychology ideas and working with local communities.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.

Job summary

The street triage and police liaison services sit within our busy crisis pathway. The pathway incorporates the Acute Liaison Teams at the general hospitals, our Crisis Caf work, The MH Hub, and Police Custody. This post will be predominantly based on the Street Triage and Force Control Room team, but you may be asked to work some of your shifts across the pathway as appropriate.

The work in the force control room focuses on offering triage, advice and liaison to police officers at incidents where there are mental health concerns. It may also be necessary for you to attend incidents where officers are present to support the delivery of improved mental health pathways and specialist mental health assessment.

Following triage to advise police on appropriate pathways, management strategies and care needs. If required provide assessment at community incidents. It may be that referrals will be made to outside agencies following these contacts and police will require support to access NHFT pathways as appropriate. This role will include the practical management of incidents that involve potential arrest under section 136 of the mental health act and arrangements regarding section 135 management.

Main duties of the job

Improve mental health outcomes of those who have police contact presenting with mental health needs.

o Increase engagement in health and social care services

o Contributing management plans and engagement with community agencies such and the voluntary sector

o Information sharing with GPs and developing information consent process

o Improve response times of mental health assessment to officers in the community

o Reduce officer numbers and time at incidents involving mental health concerns

o Reduce numbers of inappropriate section 136 arrest and improve crisis pathways

o Diversion from Accident & Emergency

o Provide training for police officers and control room staff

o Support continued improvements in frontline mental health responses through possible collaboration with partner agencies such as EMAS.

o Crisis Pathway roles provide specialist mental health assessment in various venues across the county to improve service user experience of mental health pathways.

o Your assessments will seek to reduce the impact of mental health presentations on partner organisations including police, EMAS and the acute hospitals

The Post Holder will need to implement data collection across health and police systems. The primary IT system for recording will be SystmOne in line with NHFT requirements.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH421-MH

Job locations

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Clifftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with a qualification for role (RMN/OT/SW)

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working within mental health

Desirable

• Mental Health community experience
• Experience in partnership working

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with a qualification for role (RMN/OT/SW) Desirable Leadership qualification Experience Essential Experience in working within mental health Desirable Mental Health community experience Experience in partnership working

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Clifftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Clifftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post holder will be a leader within an integrated multi professional inpatient team that includes registered physiotherapists, occupational therapists and wider therapy team, registered nursing staff, care staff, medical staff and wider trust colleagues. The post of therapy team leader is to provide the ward with a professional therapy focus for leadership operational management and clinical expertise within the clinical area.

The therapy team leader will take continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs for the service, staff, patients and carers and includes management of training, learning, development and operational needs of all therapy staff. The post holder will be a role model for clinical leadership; setting and upholding agreed clinical standards and ensuring patients receive consistently high quality evidenced based care.

The therapy team leader will be a visible presence for all patients and visitors to the clinical area, and provide the pivotal role for inter-professional working in the ward area. To lead in facilitating safe and timely discharges from the service and managing complex situations as they arise.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to manage the therapy team on a day to day basis providing support to junior colleagues and assisting them in problem solving any issues relating to patients and staff.

Reporting to the Allied Health Professional Lead and ultimately to the Director of Nursing and Allied Healthcare Professionals enabling them to deliver services effectively and efficiently to patients and service users.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the 'About You' Section of the document.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TH403-AD

Job locations

Danetre Inpatient Unit, 1st Floor, Danetre Hospital

London Road

Daventry

NN114DY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

essential and desirable

Essential

• Registered Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
• Experience of working as a band 6 in rehabilitation
• Evidenced clinical skills/specialty

Desirable

• Ability to work autonomously
• Experience of leading a team

essential

Essential

• Experience of service improvement
• Evidence quality improvement initiative

Desirable

• Experience of change management

Person Specification essential and desirable Essential Registered Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Experience of working as a band 6 in rehabilitation Evidenced clinical skills/specialty Desirable Ability to work autonomously Experience of leading a team essential Essential Experience of service improvement Evidence quality improvement initiative Desirable Experience of change management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Danetre Inpatient Unit, 1st Floor, Danetre Hospital

London Road

Daventry

NN114DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Danetre Inpatient Unit, 1st Floor, Danetre Hospital

London Road

Daventry

NN114DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The children and young people's ADHD and ASD team offer detailed and comprehensive diagnostic assessments for neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

The post holder will help to support and enhance the professional psychological care and assessment of clients within the service, across all sectors of care; providing observational, psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will contribute to the assessment ( neurodevelopmental assessments and observations) and research activities of the CYPAAS working under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, but will also be encouraged to develop their clinical skills ( group and individual work) will be part of a highly experienced team and we are looking for people with good verbal and written communication skills as well as good organisational skills. Applicants should possess a good Honours degree in Psychology ( 1st or high 2 :1), preferably have experience of working with children and/or adults with developmental conditions, and previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist would also be an advantage. The post require substantial amount of travelling across the county of Northamptonshire and possession of a driving licence and own transport is therefore essential.

Please also note that for some occupations we receive a high amount of applications, and where this is evident, the post will be closed and we will put a limit on the number of applications that we are able to receive.

Please answer the following question in the supporting statement box on the application form: What do you think will be important to think about when working with young people with ADHD or ASD ( Max 150 words)

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Job summary

The Diabetic & High-Risk Foot Service is seeking a motivated Orthotist who is looking for a unique opportunity.

The successful applicant will join our already long-established therapeutic footwear team, specialising in a complex caseload of diabetes. The post involves working alongside a dynamic team of Diabetes Specialist Podiatrists and Footwear Specialists to provide optimum care and play an essential role in a multi- disciplinary approach to patient treatment plans. The post holder will be instrumental in ensuring that our forward-thinking footwear team continues to deliver a high-quality clinical therapeutic footwear service and excellent patient outcomes.

This is a countywide post based in Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire Foundation Health Trust strive to continually innovate and make a positive difference to our community and those working for and with our Trust. We share a collective vision to provide outstanding, compassionate care to the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas

Main duties of the job

Assess and manage the on-going care of an agreed caseload of patients within the specialist area. In particular, care will be provided to patients with:

o Late/end stage complications arising from diabetic foot disease and inflammatory arthropathies resulting in complex deformities requiring therapeutic footwear provision.o Circulatory and neurological deficits and reduced tissue viability (e.g. pressure ulcers), requiring specialist off loading and footwearo Complex medical conditions, (e.g. Peripheral vascular disease), that significantly impact foot pathology.

The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload, primarily consisting of patients with diabetes and have associated complications. They will be expected to communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals and the diabetes multi-disciplinary team.

Prescribe therapeutic stock and modified stock footwear and be actively involved in the provision of made to measure footwear.

To participate in the education, training and supervision of other staff in association with therapeutic footwear.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TH410-AD

Job locations

Battle House

Northampton

NN1 5BP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Health Profession Council registered Podiatrist
• Evidence of appropriate specialist postgraduate development
• Postgraduate experience/clinical expert in the musculoskeletal field including postgraduate education to Masters level

Desirable

• Understand the impact of clinical targets and development of local services
• Leadership training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate high level of clinical practice working with complex/ high risk patient groups
• Proven problem solver within footwear provision

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Health Profession Council registered Podiatrist Evidence of appropriate specialist postgraduate development Postgraduate experience/clinical expert in the musculoskeletal field including postgraduate education to Masters level Desirable Understand the impact of clinical targets and development of local services Leadership training Skills and Abilities Essential Demonstrate high level of clinical practice working with complex/ high risk patient groups Proven problem solver within footwear provision

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Battle House

Northampton

NN1 5BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Battle House

Northampton

NN1 5BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post holder will report to the Head of Clinical Audit & Effectiveness and will work closely with clinicians, managers and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate local and national audit projects, design data collection tools, collect and analyse data, maintain audit records, produce reports and support services to implement improvements arising from audit findings

Main duties of the job

• Support the delivery of the Trust Clinical Audit Programme, including local, national and mandatory audit activity.
• Coordinate and facilitate audit projects throughout the full audit cycle, from registration and design through to reporting, action planning and re-audit.
• Administer and maintain the Trust's Audit Management and Tracking System (AMaT), ensuring audit records, timelines, actions and outcomes are accurate and up to date.
• Support clinical teams in the creation, maintenance and monitoring of online audit projects to track audit progress, compliance and improvement activity.
• Collect, validate, analyse and input audit data accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Produce audit reports, presentations, dashboards and summaries to support decision-making and governance processes.
• Monitor audit progress through AMaT and provide regular updates and exception reporting to relevant governance and assurance forums.
• Provide training on a one-to-one basis or to teams on clinical audit methodology and the use of AMaT.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

270-TH371-CORP

Job locations

Berrywood Hospital

Berrywood Hospital, Berrywood Drive

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Trust Clinical Audit Programme, including local, national and mandatory audit activity.

Coordinate and facilitate audit projects throughout the full audit cycle, from registration and design through to reporting, action planning and re-audit.

Administer and maintain the Trust's Audit Management and Tracking System (AMaT), ensuring audit records, timelines, actions and outcomes are accurate and up to date.

Support clinical teams in the creation, maintenance and monitoring of online audit projects to track audit progress, compliance and improvement activity.

Collect, validate, analyse and input audit data accurately and within agreed timescales.

Develop and maintain audit tools, questionnaires, data collection systems and reporting templates.

Produce audit reports, presentations, dashboards and summaries to support decision-making and governance processes.

Support clinical teams in measuring compliance against national guidance, local standards and best practice requirements.

Monitor audit progress through AMaT and provide regular updates and exception reporting to relevant governance and assurance forums.

Maintain accurate records of audit activity, organisational compliance, action plans and audit outcomes.

Support services to ensure recommendations, lessons learned and improvement actions arising from audit activity are documented, monitored and evidenced through completion.

Support services in developing and implementing action plans and coordinating follow-up and re-audit activity to demonstrate improvement.

Provide training on a one to one basis or to teams on clinical audit methodology the use of AMaT.

Support participation in national, regional and mandatory audit programmes, ensuring reporting requirements are met.

Prepare agendas, reports, minutes and supporting documentation for the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Committee

Contribute to assurance reporting for Trust committees, sub-committees and governance groups.

Promote evidence-based practice, clinical effectiveness and continuous quality improvement across the organisation.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding audit activity, reporting requirements, governance processes and system developments

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description

Job description Job responsibilities Support the delivery of the Trust Clinical Audit Programme, including local, national and mandatory audit activity. Coordinate and facilitate audit projects throughout the full audit cycle, from registration and design through to reporting, action planning and re-audit. Administer and maintain the Trust's Audit Management and Tracking System (AMaT), ensuring audit records, timelines, actions and outcomes are accurate and up to date. Support clinical teams in the creation, maintenance and monitoring of online audit projects to track audit progress, compliance and improvement activity. Collect, validate, analyse and input audit data accurately and within agreed timescales. Develop and maintain audit tools, questionnaires, data collection systems and reporting templates. Produce audit reports, presentations, dashboards and summaries to support decision-making and governance processes. Support clinical teams in measuring compliance against national guidance, local standards and best practice requirements. Monitor audit progress through AMaT and provide regular updates and exception reporting to relevant governance and assurance forums. Maintain accurate records of audit activity, organisational compliance, action plans and audit outcomes. Support services to ensure recommendations, lessons learned and improvement actions arising from audit activity are documented, monitored and evidenced through completion. Support services in developing and implementing action plans and coordinating follow-up and re-audit activity to demonstrate improvement. Provide training on a one to one basis or to teams on clinical audit methodology the use of AMaT. Support participation in national, regional and mandatory audit programmes, ensuring reporting requirements are met. Prepare agendas, reports, minutes and supporting documentation for the Clinical Audit & Effectiveness Committee Contribute to assurance reporting for Trust committees, sub-committees and governance groups. Promote evidence-based practice, clinical effectiveness and continuous quality improvement across the organisation. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding audit activity, reporting requirements, governance processes and system developments For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical audit methodology and quality assurance processes.
• Experience supporting clinical audit, and evidence of attendance of clinical audit training
• Experience of managing multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
• Training health professionals & others on audit methodology techniques

Desirable

• Strong understanding of data processing with the ability to identify trends and themes in the data
• Experience using audit management systems or databases.

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Enthusiastic, motivated and able to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Able to engage with a variety of people, including those within an identified team and those in external agencies

Skills & abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written & oral, and interpersonal skills in order to form and maintain positive rapports with a variety of colleagues both internal and external
• Ability to work to deadlines and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to provide advice to clinicians regarding ensuring clinical audit measure standards which affect healthcare
• Good analytical skills with a proactive approach to process improvement
• Good quality report writing skills & delivery of information as required

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of clinical audit methodology and quality assurance processes. Experience supporting clinical audit, and evidence of attendance of clinical audit training Experience of managing multiple workstreams and competing priorities. Training health professionals & others on audit methodology techniques Desirable Strong understanding of data processing with the ability to identify trends and themes in the data Experience using audit management systems or databases. Behaviours and Values Essential Enthusiastic, motivated and able to work autonomously as well as within a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Committed to continual quality and service improvement Able to engage with a variety of people, including those within an identified team and those in external agencies Skills & abilities Essential Excellent communication skills, both written & oral, and interpersonal skills in order to form and maintain positive rapports with a variety of colleagues both internal and external Ability to work to deadlines and ability to prioritise workload Ability to provide advice to clinicians regarding ensuring clinical audit measure standards which affect healthcare Good analytical skills with a proactive approach to process improvement Good quality report writing skills & delivery of information as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Berrywood Hospital, Berrywood Drive

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Berrywood Hospital, Berrywood Drive

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to working in a recovery-focused approach? If so, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) Adult Community Mental Health Services is the place for you.

We are proud to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Community Mental Health Team, which takes pride in the compassionate support it provides to the communities of North Northamptonshire, specifically within the Kettering & Corby Area

About the Role

We currently have vacancies for Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPNs) who are:

• Committed and enthusiastic professionals
• Experienced in working with people with a range of mental health conditions
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care
• Skilled in working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

What You'll Gain

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of service users
• A supportive team environment that values compassion, innovation, and professional growth
• Access to supervision, appraisal, and ongoing training to enhance your skills and career development

Main duties of the job

Our Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) are dedicated to providing planned and effective mental health support and interventions tailored to the individual needs and goals of each service user. Care is delivered in partnership with service users, their loved ones, and other services to ensure a holistic and person-centred approach.

Collaborative Care

• CMHTs work closely with other agencies and organisations to promote the health and wellbeing of the local population.
• Responsibility for care is shared between the CMHT, partner organisations, the service user, and their loved ones.

Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Approach

Our teams operate in a collaborative, recovery-focused way, guided by trauma-informed care principles. The MDT includes:

• Consultant Psychiatrists
• Clinical Psychologists
• Registered Mental Health Practitioners (Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists)
• Community Support Workers
• Peer Support Workers
• Representatives from social care, housing, drug and alcohol services, and the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector

Keyworker Model

Each service user has an identified keyworker within the team, who acts as their main point of contact and provides continuity of care for both the service user and their carer.

About us

At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender or gender reassignment
• Race or ethnicity
• Religion or belief
• Sexual orientation
• Marital or civil partnership status
• Pregnancy or maternity status

We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in our organisation, including:

• Disabled people (both visible and non-visible disabilities)
• People from Black and minority ethnic communities
• Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals

Car owner/driver and current driving licence essential, or access to a car, as you may be required to cross-cover other sites. This requirement does not apply if you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH057-MH-C

Job locations

Carey Block, St Mary's Hospital

London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this role, please refer to the Job Description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The complete Person Specification can be accessed in the About You section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details about this role, please refer to the Job Description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The complete Person Specification can be accessed in the About You section of the document.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Professional Registration (NMC/HCPC)
• Post-registration experience in a community mental health setting
• Experience managing a defined caseload of patients with complex needs

Desirable

• Facilitating groups/ workshops to patients, carers and or professionals Staff management experience.

Skills

Essential

• Risk assessment and risk management (e.g. suicide, self-harm, safeguarding)
• Experience of care planning and care coordination (CPA or equivalent)

Desirable

• Knowledge of mental health conditions and treatment pathways
• Experience working within MDT environments

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively

Desirable

• Experience supporting junior staff / students
• Experience supervising staff

Person Specification Registration Essential Professional Registration (NMC/HCPC) Post-registration experience in a community mental health setting Experience managing a defined caseload of patients with complex needs Desirable Facilitating groups/ workshops to patients, carers and or professionals Staff management experience. Skills Essential Risk assessment and risk management (e.g. suicide, self-harm, safeguarding) Experience of care planning and care coordination (CPA or equivalent) Desirable Knowledge of mental health conditions and treatment pathways Experience working within MDT environments Experience Essential Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively Desirable Experience supporting junior staff / students Experience supervising staff

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Carey Block, St Mary's Hospital

London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Carey Block, St Mary's Hospital

London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to offer a fixed-term 0.5 WTE B7/8a for up to 12 months maternity cover post across the Community Mental Health Teams in West Northamptonshire.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated CBT Therapist to join our West CMHT Psychological Therapies team.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering high quality, evidence based psychological care to a diverse client group. This is a varied role for a clinician who thrives on autonomy, collaboration, and service development.

This post would suit an individual early on in their career who is looking to gain experience across different services as well as an experienced practitioner who enjoys working with our client population.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy to clients in CMHT bases and a variety of community settings including service user homes.

Work with individuals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when required.

Regularly attend weekly MDT clinical and business meetings.Offer consultation, advice, and training to non-psychologist colleagues and carers, supporting psychologically informed care across the service.

Work autonomously within professional guidelines and team policies.Use your research and audit skills to contribute to service development.Receive regular supervision from an appropriately qualified practitioner.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TH202-MH-A

Job locations

Lotus House

Northampton

NN1 3NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about delivering high quality psychological therapy, enjoys multidisciplinary teamwork, and is eager to contribute to ongoing service improvement. Prior experience working with individuals who have severe and enduring mental health difficulties will be an advantage. If youre committed to supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and interested in early psychosis work, wed love to hear from you.

Job description Job responsibilities This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about delivering high quality psychological therapy, enjoys multidisciplinary teamwork, and is eager to contribute to ongoing service improvement. Prior experience working with individuals who have severe and enduring mental health difficulties will be an advantage. If youre committed to supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and interested in early psychosis work, wed love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Doctoral Qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology OR a qualification in an accredited psychological therapy (e.g. Post Graduate Diploma or Master's degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or Equivalent Psychological therapy training and a recorded registered qualification in one of the following core professions - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy, psychological therapy.
• Significant experience working as a Psychological Therapy Practitioner.
• Interest/experience in working with trauma and unusual experiences and beliefs e.g. hearing voices.

Desirable

• Demonstrate further accredited/validated specialist psychological therapy training/experience Post-graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice (e.g. CBTp, EMDR, CFT).
• Experience working with families and other care networks.

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• To demonstrate specialist experience and skills relevant to the service.
• A positive approach to working with issues of difference and diversity.

Desirable

• To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the team's operational policies and services.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and professional staff.
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
• Skills in developing risk management plans.
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets, to manage own caseload/time and to work under pressure.

Desirable

• To contribute 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.

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Doctoral Qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology OR a qualification in an accredited psychological therapy (e.g. Post Graduate Diploma or Master's degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or Equivalent Psychological therapy training and a recorded registered qualification in one of the following core professions - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy, psychological therapy. Significant experience working as a Psychological Therapy Practitioner. Interest/experience in working with trauma and unusual experiences and beliefs e.g. hearing voices. Desirable Demonstrate further accredited/validated specialist psychological therapy training/experience Post-graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice (e.g. CBTp, EMDR, CFT). Experience working with families and other care networks. Behaviours and Values Essential To demonstrate specialist experience and skills relevant to the service. A positive approach to working with issues of difference and diversity. Desirable To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the team's operational policies and services. Skills and Abilities Essential Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and professional staff. Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively. Skills in developing risk management plans. Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets, to manage own caseload/time and to work under pressure. Desirable To contribute 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.

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lotus House

Northampton

NN1 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lotus House

Northampton

NN1 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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