Job summary

We are currently looking for a Therapy Assistant to join our Specialised Stroke and Neuro Team at St Margaret's Hospital, which provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy to patients following a stroke or Neurological episode either on the ward or within our Early Stroke Discharge team in patient's homes across West Essex.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

Main duties of the job

The Therapy Assistant will work collaboratively with therapy, medical and nursing staff to support and facilitate rehabilitation of patients. The post holder will work as part of the therapy team with training, supervision and ongoing support from therapists

Relevant experience of working in a healthcare setting as an assistant is required. You will need to demonstrate a flexible approach to your work, good time management and organisational skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative in a busy environment. It is essential that you possess a current driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes

About us

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

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

Are you a skilled Sonographer looking for an enriching role in London? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fetal Medicine sonographer to join our team.

We're firmly rooted in the heart of Central London.It's an exciting time to join us as we grow and enhance our services and allow the opportunity for you to rotate around other areas of the division like Evelina for fetal cardiac scanning!

As a vital member of our friendly and professional team, you'll have the opportunity to work with both high and low-risk pregnancies, an specialised pathway for twins and fetal cardiac screening. We value experience in obstetrics, particularly in 12-week (CSTs) and 20-week scans (cardiac, uterine artery Doppler). The Fetal Medicine Unit (FMU) at St Thomas' Hospital is a tertiary referral centre. The post holder will be expected to work as an independent sonographer by performing ultrasound scans to a high standard, formulate a report and communicate the results to women. We work in partnership with the fetal medicine consultants and specialist fetal medicine and screening midwives.

We understand the importance of work-life balance. Therefore, this is a great opportunity if you are looking for a part-time role, we strive to accommodate your needs.

If that not enough to tempt you, we will be giving an extra £5,000 pro rata on top of your salary as part of our recruitment and retention premium (subject to terms and conditions being met)!

Informal visits and chats welcome!

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be a qualified sonographer who will be expected to work autonomously within the specialist field of obstetrics ultrasound.
• To provide an efficient and professional ultrasound service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• To assess and report on own specialist workload.
• Participate in service activity within specialised areas of working.
• To provide supervision and training of junior ultrasound staff, students and doctors rotating through the ultrasound unit.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
• To work closely with the specialist midwives and the multidisciplinary team.
• In depth understanding of the Fetal Medicine Unit.
• To deliver the first trimester screening programme.
• To be responsible for giving high and low risk results to women and partners.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

Women's services:

As the only NHS Trust in London with women's and specialist children's services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children.

Our directorate provides high quality care to patients across South East London, as well as delivering a range of specialist services both nationally and internationally. We treat approximately 40,000 gynaecology patients, and deliver 6,400 NHS births and 350 private births a year.

We have one of the largest NHS IVF units in the UK, which includes our flagship Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis services. Alongside our clinical services, we are integrated with colleagues at Kings College London, delivering a significant programme of research and development.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Job summary

As part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of 7 GP practices across Suffolk, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ANP/Paramedic Practitioner), with strong customer service skills, for Derby Road in Ipswich who look after over 18,700 patients.

Derby Road has 2 sites, based in the heart of Ipswich, with close travel links to the beautiful Suffolk countryside and the Suffolk coast.

The vacancy is for between 20 and 30 hours working Wednesday to Friday. Flexibility is crucial to accommodate training, holidays and occasional sickness.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our urgent, on-the-day care service, supporting both adults and children with a wide range of minor illnesses. You will need to hold a prescriber qualification.

The successful candidate should be able to work calmly and professionally as part of a team. You should have the ability to multi-task. A strong command of written and spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must. Good time management skills and the ability to follow protocols and or instruction and attention to detail is essential.

The interview panel will consist of a minimum of 2 people. Shortlisting will be on 3rd November 2026 with interviews on 10th November 2026.

Main duties of the job

• Work within professional boundaries to accurately examine and assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
• Seek advice and support from a senior clinician as appropriate to inform decision making around patient care.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs, and administer medication in accordance with PGD/ Independent Nurse Prescribing.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or non-prescription medication, on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Ensure full and accurate documentation in patient notes of clinical history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan.

About us

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits of Working with SPC

NHS Pension Scheme:

• Defined benefits scheme
• Life insurance
• Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions
• Ill health benefits

• 23.7% employer contribution

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:

• Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check
• Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover
• Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)

Flexible Working Arrangements:

GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments

Additional Benefits:

• Eye care vouchers
• Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters
• Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
• High street discounts via our online portal
• Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships

At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.

Job summary

'Relationships Are Everything! - Warrington BABS and Childrens Services Integration

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Building Attachment and Bonds Service in Warrington for an innovative Psychologist 0.5 wte 12-month Fixed Term contract to work within a truly collaborative and integrated 'Health and Care' model supporting Warrington's most vulnerable complex parents/families and infants 0-2 years.

This post will sit both in Warrington BABS Parent Infant Mental Health Service and Warrington Childrens Services new Child Protection Multi-Agency Team, which is an integral part of Warrington's Pathfinder 'Family's First for Children.

Warrington BABS is a specialist, easy to engage, therapeutic Parent-Infant Mental Health Service which supports vulnerable parents who have experienced ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) to build secure bonds and attachment relationships with their babies via the offer of its specialist, community-based preventative service.

Main duties of the job

Warrington BABS's values, ethos, mission and model is aligned to work of the Pathfinder and its reforms - driving forward prevention, early intervention and offering the best possible care/support and outcomes for the most vulnerable families to enable families to stay together and prevent children from going into care.

This post will be key in ensuring that as an integrated partnership we safeguard parent infant relationships, mental health as well as risk.

Since Warrington BABS launched in 2024, the service has supported many of the most vulnerable/at risk parents and infants living in Warrington, helping them to build secure bonds, attachment relationships and good parent-infant mental health, via the delivery its strength-based, collaborative, psycho-social MDT programme of care and support.

BABS groundbreaking outcomes and cost savings have been evidenced over the past 10 years across other boroughs via BABS service evaluations, videos, media work/publications, national awards and BABS research published by Liverpool and Edge Hill Universities.

This post will strengthen both BABs and Warrington Childrens Services offer to Warrington families.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

12 Month Fixed Term

The rotational programme provides an opportunity to consolidate theory into practice and to develop core skills in a variety of clinical areas including-Older Adults and Frailty, Neuroscience, Surgery and speciality rotations including Oncology, Social Services, and the Oxfordshire Wheelchair Service.

Each rotation is 6 months in duration and will be based across a variety of hospital and community settings.

The successful candidate will work within our respected and integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams and will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills.The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload and plan and undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions with support from their team and senior colleagues.

The Therapy Service is committed to learning and development and supports regular supervision, peer support and protected CPD time. Newly qualified staff are enrolled onto the OUH Preceptorship Programme in their first year of employment and a yearly Values Based Appraisal encourages each individual to grow, learn and develop within their role.

Main duties of the job

Throughout each of the rotations, the post holder will be expected to manage a caseload and plan and undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions with support from their team and senior colleagues. Whilst demonstrating the ability to be aneffective member of the multi-disciplinary team,they will also be expected to work autonomously and maintain accurate records in line with trust policy.

The post holder will be supported in maintaining and developing their own continued professional development to ensure that they not only progress in their role but that their interventions and assessments are underpinned by evidence and theoretical knowledge.

Along with a good understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, have a keen interest in participating in service development projects and show exemplary organisation and planning skills. There will be an expectation to be flexible in their approach and to support weekend work across a 7-day service.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job summary

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist Team Lead.

Under the leadership of a Children's Therapy Manager, the postholder will operationally manage the clinical delivery of the therapy service for a defined profession and within a defined locality. You will support the therapy manager with operational and quality management of integrated models of care within the locality, including team support, supervision and performance management, recruitment, appraisals, communications and management of quality and governance. You will deputise for the therapy manager when required.

HIOWH Integrated Children's Therapy service is for children aged 0-19 who experience challenges with physical disability, daily functional activities, eating and drinking skills and speech, language and communication needs. This is a community service that is delivered in children's homes, pre-school settings, Children's Centres, mainstream schools, special schools, and community clinics. Services are also offered virtually via telephone, videoconferencing and through internet-based resources. Physiotherapists, podiatrists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists work together with children and their families as part of multi-agency teams with health care professionals across acute and community services as well as colleagues in education, social care, equipment providers and wider stakeholders to enable children achieve their therapy goals.

Main duties of the job

Under the leadership of the relevant Therapy Clinical Lead and clinical pathway leads / clinical experts, the postholder will also take operational named responsibility for delivery of a defined whole service wide model for a clinical function, care group delivery approach, or process across the Hampshire and Isle of Wight footprint. Examples include (but are not limited to) the following:

Oversight of service wide triage

Delivery of episodes of care model in schools

Equity of delivery of pathways of care in special schools

The postholder will work with the therapy managers and other team leads to support the implementation of the service model across HIOW to ensure high standards, equity and efficiency, and to reduce unwarranted variance across the service. The defined function will be agreed and reviewed annually via appraisal and may be subject to change according to service need.

As an experienced therapist, the post holder will be a source of highly specialist knowledge and will provide clinical services and support to other clinicians commensurate with an enhanced level of practice. They will provide specialist clinical advice, and second opinions where needed, in collaboration with other colleagues, such as clinical pathway leads or clinical experts where appropriate.

The team lead will operate at / develop into an advanced level of clinical practice within the leadership pillar and demonstrate with a high level of experience, knowledge and skill across all other pillars.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new Intensive and Assertive Team designed to help our service users who present with psychosis and who also are likely to have complex needs and complex engagement patterns with services.

The cohort of patients under the service will be complex and vulnerable. This post would suit a person who is comfortable working with people presenting with high and complex risks, and is passionate about health equity. Understanding of how the wider systems and agencies work will be an advantage for this role.

Main duties of the job

In this 8b role, the main functions will be to provide:

Specialist assessment and formulation of the most complex cases (including neuropsychological assessment).

Multidisciplinary and multiagency consultation.

Support for other member of the multidisciplinary team including the provision of supervision, consultation, reflective practice and post event reflections.

Contribution to the development of the team's working model and system pathways in line with national guidance and strategy (NICE guidance, National Guidance on Assertive and Intensive Community Mental Health Treatment).

Leading service improvement, QI and service evaluation projects.

To engage with family, carers and our other stakeholders (e.g. VCSE, police) in order to promote the wellbeing and safety of our service users

It would be desirable within this role to have had previous experience working in community services for adults with serious mental illness and to be trained to in CBT for Psychosis or some other relevant therapy model.

About us

As an employer Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust are particularly committed to enabling our staff to do the very best they can through support and training, as well as opportunities for progression. We are confident, therefore, that the right candidate will have a real chance to make a positive impact to the lives of young people in Norfolk.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Job summary

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

The post holder will be part of the Ageing Well Team which currently consists of a multi-disciplinary team. The Ageing well Clinical Pharmacist will also have the support and leadership of the PCN Lead Clinical Pharmacist.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary Ageing Well Team, they will provide specialist medicines expertise for people living with frailty, with a particular focus on those with severe frailty.

The post holder will undertake person-centred structured medication reviews, identify and address problematic polypharmacy and medicines-related harm, and optimise treatment in accordance with the individual patient's needs, priorities and goals of care. They will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support proactive, coordinated care and help reduce avoidable deterioration and unplanned hospital admissions.

Main duties of the job

Recognising that each GP practice operates differently, on a day-to-day basis the post-holder will engage with GPs and Practice Managers across the five practices in order to deliver the responsibilities of the role.

The post-holder will also work collaboratively with members of the Ageing Well Team and wider health, social care and community services to support coordinated, person-centred care for people living with frailty.

The post holder will work in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols where applicable. They will be responsible for supporting network practices in implementing effective medicine management, identifying areas for improvement and initiating and managing change. Achieving clinical and non-clinical targets and objectives as agreed with the PCN and practices will be part of the role.

Within the Ageing Well service, this will include supporting the development and implementation of evidence-based medicines optimisation approaches for people living with frailty, including safer prescribing, deprescribing where appropriate, reducing medicines-related harm and supporting quality improvement across the frailty pathway.

If you have not already, you will be required and supported to complete the CPPE Clinical Pharmacist training pathway programme.

About us

Havant & Waterlooville Primary Care Network (PCN) has five member GP practices in South-east Hampshire, stretching from Denmead Practice in the North-west to Bosmere Medical Practice to the south of Havant. Together our practices are responsible for 69,000 patients.

Primary Care Networks were established in 2019 to extend the range of staff roles and services available from GP surgeries and, by working across a number of neighbouring practices, to share expertise and resources across a wider area.

The Clinical Pharmacist is expected to work with and within the individual network practices as well as from home or within the community.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 7 - Band 8a depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5217-26-0002

Job locations

Bosmere Medical Centre

Solent Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 1DQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The post holder will work within their clinical competence as part of a multi-disciplinary team to:

Provide expertise in clinical medicines management

Provide person-centred structured medication reviews with and for patients living with frailty, with focus on complex or problematic polypharmacy, recent falls or hospital admissions, those who are housebound, and those at increased risk of medicines-related harm. This will include identifying opportunities for appropriate deprescribing, taking account of treatment burden, individual goals and preferences, clinical circumstances, and the likely benefits and risks of treatment.

Work collaboratively with the Ageing Well multidisciplinary team to contribute medicines expertise to personalised care planning and the ongoing management of patients living with frailty

Support patients in the management of their long-term conditions

Oversee/support the management of medicines on transfer of care and implement systems for safer prescribing

Manage repeat prescription authorisations and acute prescription requests.

Addressing the public health needs of the registered population.

The post holder will perform medication reviews for patients with polypharmacy, especially older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities; this may be in a practice or home setting or via phone or video consultation as agreed with the practice and the Lead Clinical Pharmacist.

The post holder will be involved in quality improvement and clinical audit as well as liaising with practices to manage some aspects of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) work.

This role is pivotal to improving the quality of patient care and to developing operational efficiencies; it requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a medicines management plan and deliver patient services as determined by and with the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, practice / PCN policy and local and national guidance.

Work as part of the medicines management team within the PCN/practices and with medicines management colleagues within the ICB to acquire and share expertise and best practice to maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

Engagement

Engage with PCN Clinical Pharmacist colleagues and the Clinical Director responsible for Clinical Pharmacy to contribute to the development of the PCN medicines management approach and team.

Engage and work collaboratively with the Ageing Well multidisciplinary team and relevant health, social care and community services, contributing medicines expertise to MDT discussions and coordinated care planning for people living with frailty.

Perform clinical audits around key areas of responsibility

Patient services

Provide medication review services to patients via clinics in member practices, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, either face-to face or via remote consultation technology and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care

As part of medicines optimisation for people living with frailty, identify and address medicines-related factors that may contribute to adverse outcomes, including falls, postural hypotension, adverse drug effects and treatment burden, and ensure that appropriate monitoring and follow-up of medicines is undertaken in accordance with clinical need and relevant guidance.

Liaise with the PCN Education and Environment Lead (EEL) to arrange presentations at practice and patient group meetings or other events to give advice on the appropriate use of medicines.

Produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year.

Use evidence-based resources to support rational, cost-effective prescribing across the PCN to assist network practices with monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets

Help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within network practices to optimise the quality of prescribing

Administration

To provide regular support and feedback to practices and, if appropriate, the network, on prescribing action plans

To produce quarterly reports on practice performance on relevant medicines management measures for review by network member practices

To update and maintain accurate patient records on the practices clinical record systems, including advice given and action taken

To advise practices, and PCN colleagues if appropriate, on the safe and secure handling of medicines, ensuring compliance with medicines legislation

Job description Job responsibilities PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe post holder will work within their clinical competence as part of a multi-disciplinary team to: Provide expertise in clinical medicines management Provide person-centred structured medication reviews with and for patients living with frailty, with focus on complex or problematic polypharmacy, recent falls or hospital admissions, those who are housebound, and those at increased risk of medicines-related harm. This will include identifying opportunities for appropriate deprescribing, taking account of treatment burden, individual goals and preferences, clinical circumstances, and the likely benefits and risks of treatment. Work collaboratively with the Ageing Well multidisciplinary team to contribute medicines expertise to personalised care planning and the ongoing management of patients living with frailty Support patients in the management of their long-term conditions Oversee/support the management of medicines on transfer of care and implement systems for safer prescribing Manage repeat prescription authorisations and acute prescription requests. Addressing the public health needs of the registered population.The post holder will perform medication reviews for patients with polypharmacy, especially older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities; this may be in a practice or home setting or via phone or video consultation as agreed with the practice and the Lead Clinical Pharmacist.The post holder will be involved in quality improvement and clinical audit as well as liaising with practices to manage some aspects of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) work.This role is pivotal to improving the quality of patient care and to developing operational efficiencies; it requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Manage a medicines management plan and deliver patient services as determined by and with the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, practice / PCN policy and local and national guidance. Work as part of the medicines management team within the PCN/practices and with medicines management colleagues within the ICB to acquire and share expertise and best practice to maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.Engagement Engage with PCN Clinical Pharmacist colleagues and the Clinical Director responsible for Clinical Pharmacy to contribute to the development of the PCN medicines management approach and team. Engage and work collaboratively with the Ageing Well multidisciplinary team and relevant health, social care and community services, contributing medicines expertise to MDT discussions and coordinated care planning for people living with frailty. Perform clinical audits around key areas of responsibility Patient services Provide medication review services to patients via clinics in member practices, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, either face-to face or via remote consultation technology and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care As part of medicines optimisation for people living with frailty, identify and address medicines-related factors that may contribute to adverse outcomes, including falls, postural hypotension, adverse drug effects and treatment burden, and ensure that appropriate monitoring and follow-up of medicines is undertaken in accordance with clinical need and relevant guidance. Liaise with the PCN Education and Environment Lead (EEL) to arrange presentations at practice and patient group meetings or other events to give advice on the appropriate use of medicines. Produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year. Use evidence-based resources to support rational, cost-effective prescribing across the PCN to assist network practices with monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets Help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within network practices to optimise the quality of prescribingAdministration To provide regular support and feedback to practices and, if appropriate, the network, on prescribing action plans To produce quarterly reports on practice performance on relevant medicines management measures for review by network member practices To update and maintain accurate patient records on the practices clinical record systems, including advice given and action taken To advise practices, and PCN colleagues if appropriate, on the safe and secure handling of medicines, ensuring compliance with medicines legislation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Minimum two years relevant pharmacist experience post-registration
• Good IT skills and literacy
• Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
• Experience of conducting medication reviews
• Experience of providing pharmaceutical care to older people and/or people living with frailty, multimorbidity or complex polypharmacy.
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate education or training in frailty, older people's medicine, polypharmacy or medicines optimisation

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in primary care, in either a PCN or GP practice
• Experience of working with GP prescribing systems, other clinical systems, and Microsoft Office

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines
• Ability to recognise personal limitations and work with professional competencies
• In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, and current legislation surrounding medication use
• Receive support and supervision from a Senior Clinical Pharmacist and/or GP to allow the post holder to develop and do the job safely and confidently
• Knowledge and understanding of medicines optimisation in people living with frailty, including the principles of polypharmacy management, appropriate deprescribing, falls-related medicines risk and person-centred decision-making.
• Able to manage allocated resources (time, equipment, base location)
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information and prescribing data
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent understanding of information governance, data protection and confidentiality principles

Desirable

• Awareness of systems to support management of patients in primary care
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• An appreciation of concepts associated with primary care prescribing including rational, cost effective and quality improvement
• Able to plan, manage, monitor and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information and data

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Qualified from, enrolled or intention to enrol in an approved 18-month training pathway (eg CPPE GP, MOCH or PCN pathway)
• Qualified Prescriber

Desirable

• Post-graduate Clinical Diploma

Other requirements

Essential

• Meets an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home

Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of Continued Professional Development Minimum two years relevant pharmacist experience post-registration Good IT skills and literacy Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Experience of conducting medication reviews Experience of providing pharmaceutical care to older people and/or people living with frailty, multimorbidity or complex polypharmacy. Evidence of relevant postgraduate education or training in frailty, older people's medicine, polypharmacy or medicines optimisation Desirable Previous experience of working in primary care, in either a PCN or GP practice Experience of working with GP prescribing systems, other clinical systems, and Microsoft Office Knowledge and skills Essential Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines Ability to recognise personal limitations and work with professional competencies In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, and current legislation surrounding medication use Receive support and supervision from a Senior Clinical Pharmacist and/or GP to allow the post holder to develop and do the job safely and confidently Knowledge and understanding of medicines optimisation in people living with frailty, including the principles of polypharmacy management, appropriate deprescribing, falls-related medicines risk and person-centred decision-making. Able to manage allocated resources (time, equipment, base location) Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information and prescribing data Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent understanding of information governance, data protection and confidentiality principles Desirable Awareness of systems to support management of patients in primary care Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities An appreciation of concepts associated with primary care prescribing including rational, cost effective and quality improvement Able to plan, manage, monitor and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information and data Qualifications Essential Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Qualified from, enrolled or intention to enrol in an approved 18-month training pathway (eg CPPE GP, MOCH or PCN pathway) Qualified Prescriber Desirable Post-graduate Clinical Diploma Other requirements Essential Meets an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Full UK Driving Licence Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home

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

Havant and Waterlooville Primary Care Network

Address

Bosmere Medical Centre

Solent Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 1DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.facebook.com/HavantandWaterloovillePCN (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Havant and Waterlooville Primary Care Network

Address

Bosmere Medical Centre

Solent Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 1DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.facebook.com/HavantandWaterloovillePCN (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Senior Mental Health Practitioner Child and Young People Services

We are delighted to be recruiting a Mental Health Professional within the Central Norfolk Youth Service the youth service currently works with young people aged 14 - 25, however we are in the process of change and future youth service will be working with those 18 - 25 and our current CAMHs service will in the future be working with young people up to 18. This role then whilst initially hosted in the youth service will focus on young people between the ages of 14 - 18 with the expectation that they will move to the CAMHs service in 2027 as the planned age change takes effect.

We are looking for professionals with either a Nursing, Social Work (with additional Mental Health Training) or Occupational Therapy qualification - who will provide mental health assessment and intervention to the people we support. It is a role that is about building relationships, inspiring others, and working as part of a vibrant and skilled team.

If you're inspired to offer support through difficult times, and to help young people and families to thrive, then you may be the right person for our team.

We are open to accommodate a variety of working patterns including part time applicants.

Main duties of the job

This is currently an exciting time for our team, as we develop our service to meet the needs of our young people in Norfolk.

In CFYP we support young people (aged 4-25 years) who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. We have enthusiastic and skilled staff who provide the support that is needed - and they are motivated to make a real difference to young people, their families and carers.

Whilst experience working with children and young people would make you perfectly suited to this role, we are really open to welcoming people from clinical backgrounds who have experience in other areas of mental health. We understand that you will be able to bring with you a wealth of skills and experience to the team and would welcome fresh ways of thinking.

In this role you will be responsible for assessing the mental health of young people, and collaborating with them to plan their recovery. Going forwards this could involve providing interventions to the young people you support, or helping them to find other services inside and outside of our team.

We will want to hear your voice throughout your work with us, so it's also crucial that you help us with developing our service by contributing to project groups, and by helping other members of the team to grow through supervision and peer-mentoring.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Job summary

We are currently seeking an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist, at Band 7/8a to work via a Bank Contract, for our Adult Community Services, based in Watford. You will be joining our Temporary Staffing Team within HPFT - Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will ensure the provision of a specialist psychology service to clients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties within the quadrant, and provide expertise, advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to other members of the team. You will work closely with the local psychology team and the range of psychological therapy colleagues within the service setting and work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. You will be asked to provide supervision to band 7 Psychologists and trainee Psychologists.

HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting.HPFT has a range of healthcare settings across the County and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving

All applicants need to hold a valid Professional Registration and can evidence this.

Main duties of the job

Undertake specialist psychological assessment and treatment of adults with complex mental health difficulties

Undertake specialist autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment to investigate possible diagnoses; to undertake additional training for this if needed and work as part of the autism assessment group within the Trust

Provide expertise in a specialist clinical or research area and to offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to other members of the teams in relation to the area of expertise

Work closely with the local psychologist teams, and the range of psychological therapy colleagues within the service setting

Work effectively as a member of multi-disciplinary teams

Work autonomously within professional practice guidelines and Trust policies and procedures

Propose and implement policy and service development, undertake research, service evaluation and audit for own team/service and to contribute to the training of clinical/counselling psychologists and others

Ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of trainee psychologists, more junior psychologists and other staff within the services for which the post-holder has designated professional / supervisory responsibility

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as anOutstandingprovider of mental health and learning disability services. Feedback from our staff about working for the Trust is very positive and, in the NHS national staff survey, we regularly see a high percentage of staff saying their role makes a difference to our service users and that they would recommend the Trust as a place to work. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional so that together we provide great care and great outcomes for our service users and carers.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the Adult Inpatient Service at the Derwent Centre, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow.

Chelmer Ward is a 16 bedded Female Adult Acute inpatient ward. The role will be to assist the multi-professional team in providing care for patients in an in-patient environment. Under supervision of qualified team members, you will also implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care.

It is a requirement of this position to participate in a flexible rostering arrangement to provide 24-hour care, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• To fulfil the role of Co-Worker under the supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician.
• To deliver planned care to service users identified by the nominated professional.
• Assist qualified staff in the physical monitoring of a patient's health, including monitoring of blood pressure, pulse , temperature, respiration, weight, drug and alcohol screening ( after appropriate training).
• Assist senior staff in the planning and delivery of therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.
• To participate, where appropriate, in the initial assessment of the service user's problems, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions, as required, ensuring that the service users physical, psychological and social needs are taken into account at all times.
• To deliver effective individualised care in response to service user's needs under the supervision of the nominated professional, providing a range of supportive interventions
• To ensure clear and concise documentation of individual service user care in all service user's files and that these are stored according to local policy.
• Observe and report changes in the service user's physical condition or mental health to the nominated professional.
• Contribute to the management and support of patient who exhibit challenging behaviour.

Please see job description for full duties for this role.

About us

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

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

Come and join our friendly team as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team East in the vibrant town of Slough. Our main mission? To deliver top-quality care to our amazing patients and offer an alternative to traditional mental health admissions. You will be based in the main hub in Slough. We're here 24/7, and if you're on the lookout for a role with flexible hours, the chance to work long days, nights, and weekends, plus loads of opportunities for growth and development, then you're in the right place!

Your role will involve conducting thorough assessments, delivering effective treatments, and offering brief, evidence-based follow-up services to patients referred from community mental health teams, the psych liaison service, or inpatient wards.

While you'll be based in heart of Slough, get ready for some exciting variety as you might occasionally travel to other locations like Windsor, Maidenhead, or Bracknell to meet the diverse needs of our services.

If you're passionate about mental health, crave a dynamic work environment, and want to make a real impact, this could be the role for you! Apply now and let's create positive change together!

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include carrying out assessments, developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans, along with directing patients to other services when necessary. Collaboration with service users and the broader multidisciplinary team is integral to the development of each personalised plan.

Operating within a multidisciplinary team, you'll oversee care delivery, manage risks, and evaluate care outcomes, prioritising the recovery of each service user.

You should be adept at taking calculated positive risks, aligning with the Trust Policy on Risk Assessment and Management.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

NHS England Midlands works with 40 NHS providers, five ICB clusters and national NHS and DHSC teams. It provides strategic leadership to deliver reform and transformation under the NHS 10-Year Health Plan. It also oversees regional performance across finance, quality, access, productivity, and population health.

The NHS Midlands Finance team collaborates with partners to lead the development and delivery of revenue and capital plans. It oversees provider and ICB budgets, assesses financial risks, supports organisations facing challenges, shares good practice and takes regulatory action when needed.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a qualified accountant with finance experience in the NHS or a related public healthcare organisation to join our Midlands Operational Finance Directorate.

You will support financial planning and performance management across NHS organisations in the Midlands. You will understand current NHS financial frameworks and targets, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and direct the work of teams or individuals.

You will have strong financial analysis skills to support the senior finance team with financial recovery, planning, business cases, assurance, regulatory oversight, productivity, transformation, and improvement.

You will join an experienced and supportive regional finance team with strong professional networks and development opportunities.

The role also offers exposure to senior finance leaders and decision making and we are looking for someone with relevant financial experience who has led finance teams and has a strong commitment to NHS values and purpose.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job summary

As part of the wider Older Peoples Mental Health Services an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Practitioner to join the Young Onset and Rarer Dementia team.

This award winning team is based at The Meadows within the borough of Stockport and provides support for clients (under 65) and their carers.

The team are responsible for providing interventions to people with a diagnosis of a young onset dementia, or a rarer type of dementia, in a community setting involving particularly challenging and complex cases.

Main duties of the job

To carry out a thorough assessment of the service users' current mental health needs, including risk assessment, psychological needs and cognitive functioning.

To demonstrate the ability to make decisions in relation to the clinical management of individual patients and make critical clinical judgements in relation to mental health and care provision within the community setting.

To be able to assess and manage clients presenting with co-morbidities of physical and mental health needs including the impact of medication.

Provide advice on issues related to activities of daily living, working with service users / carers / relatives with regards to all aspects of the care package.

Communicate clearly with service users who may lack insight into their condition and the risk issues involved.

To demonstrate the ability to make decisions in relation to the clinical management of individual patients and make critical clinical judgements in relation to mental health and care provision within the community setting.

To be able to assess and manage clients presenting with co-morbidities of physical and mental health needs including the impact of medication.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

14 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

311-S764-26-B

Job locations

The Meadows

Owens Farm Drive

Offerton, Stockport

SK2 5EQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Work

To work in the community and liaise with in-patient areas assessing and prioritising clients appropriatelyTo manage a caseload of clients with complex and challenging mental health needs

To assess clients in the most appropriate location often in their own home working in accordance with the Lone Working PolicyTo plan and implement client centred interventions using selected and graded activity to meet the needs of the individual ensuring issues of behavioural disturbance, aggression, wandering, mood disorder, psychosis and de-motivation are consideredContribute to making decisions regarding client care in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team.Undertake the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specific packages of care (in conjunction with other team members).Maintain standards with regards to the quality of interventions provided.Work within the framework of the Care Programme approach act as care coordinator / care manager, as required.Work within the framework of the All Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable AdultsPolicy and be willing to undertake relevant training. Provide advice on issues related to activities of daily living, working with service users / carers / relatives with regards to all aspects of the care packageCommunicate clearly with service users who may lack insight into their condition and the risk issues involved.To carry out a thorough assessment of the service users current mental health needs, including risk assessment, psychological needs and cognitive functioningTo demonstrate the ability to make decisions in relation to the clinical management of individual patients and make critical clinical judgements in relation to mental health and care provision within the community settingTo be able to assess and manage clients presenting with co-morbidities of physical and mental health needs including the impact of medication.Maintain confidentiality and a high professional standard at all times. Research and AuditTo ensure that Paris records are efficiently maintainedTo contribute to audits as requiredTo provide relevant data as required in line with performance monitoring targetsTo participate in research and development opportunities as directed by team or service managerEducation and TrainingTo contribute to the on-going training and development of non- mental health trained staff with regard to mental health issues.To have effective presentation skills in order to positively promote the Young and Rarer Dementia Team.To provide mentorship, education and training to learners from a range of professional backgrounds.To attend mandatory and other training as identified as relevant to the post and necessary to ensure safe effective practiceService Development To participate in monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of service delivery and contribute to developments relevant to mental health services.ManagementTo provide engage in peer supervision, advice and support to team members across the divisional team. To deal appropriately with clinical incidents, complaints etc. from patients, relatives and members of the public, via line manager, in accordance with Trust policyThis job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.General Duties of all post holdersTo undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.Standards of Business ConductThe post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standing order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relative and suppliers.The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities.The post holder must comply with and support the development of the performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers.The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the public.The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manager.All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Work To work in the community and liaise with in-patient areas assessing and prioritising clients appropriatelyTo manage a caseload of clients with complex and challenging mental health needs To assess clients in the most appropriate location often in their own home working in accordance with the Lone Working PolicyTo plan and implement client centred interventions using selected and graded activity to meet the needs of the individual ensuring issues of behavioural disturbance, aggression, wandering, mood disorder, psychosis and de-motivation are consideredContribute to making decisions regarding client care in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team.Undertake the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specific packages of care (in conjunction with other team members).Maintain standards with regards to the quality of interventions provided.Work within the framework of the Care Programme approach act as care coordinator / care manager, as required.Work within the framework of the All Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable AdultsPolicy and be willing to undertake relevant training. Provide advice on issues related to activities of daily living, working with service users / carers / relatives with regards to all aspects of the care packageCommunicate clearly with service users who may lack insight into their condition and the risk issues involved.To carry out a thorough assessment of the service users current mental health needs, including risk assessment, psychological needs and cognitive functioningTo demonstrate the ability to make decisions in relation to the clinical management of individual patients and make critical clinical judgements in relation to mental health and care provision within the community settingTo be able to assess and manage clients presenting with co-morbidities of physical and mental health needs including the impact of medication.Maintain confidentiality and a high professional standard at all times. Research and AuditTo ensure that Paris records are efficiently maintainedTo contribute to audits as requiredTo provide relevant data as required in line with performance monitoring targetsTo participate in research and development opportunities as directed by team or service managerEducation and TrainingTo contribute to the on-going training and development of non- mental health trained staff with regard to mental health issues.To have effective presentation skills in order to positively promote the Young and Rarer Dementia Team.To provide mentorship, education and training to learners from a range of professional backgrounds.To attend mandatory and other training as identified as relevant to the post and necessary to ensure safe effective practiceService Development To participate in monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of service delivery and contribute to developments relevant to mental health services.ManagementTo provide engage in peer supervision, advice and support to team members across the divisional team. To deal appropriately with clinical incidents, complaints etc. from patients, relatives and members of the public, via line manager, in accordance with Trust policyThis job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.General Duties of all post holdersTo undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.Standards of Business ConductThe post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standing order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relative and suppliers.The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities.The post holder must comply with and support the development of the performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers.The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the public.The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manager.All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• RMN or appropriate registered AHP
• Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Accredited skills training
• Trained to degree level
• Demonstrable experience in mental health
• An accredited mentor for nursing students

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within Old Age Psychiatry and with people with dementia.
• Experience of acting as care co-ordinator under the Care Programme Approach
• Monitoring effects and side effects of service user medication
• Assessing service users capacity to manage own medication
• Experience of MDT working

Desirable

• Experience of community based mental health services
• Experience in young onset or rarer dementias
• Experience of working with carers in a collaborative way
• Experience of working with voluntary sector
• Experience of providing supervision

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential RMN or appropriate registered AHP Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Accredited skills training Trained to degree level Demonstrable experience in mental health An accredited mentor for nursing students Experience Essential Experience of working within Old Age Psychiatry and with people with dementia. Experience of acting as care co-ordinator under the Care Programme Approach Monitoring effects and side effects of service user medication Assessing service users capacity to manage own medication Experience of MDT working Desirable Experience of community based mental health services Experience in young onset or rarer dementias Experience of working with carers in a collaborative way Experience of working with voluntary sector Experience of providing supervision

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

The Meadows

Owens Farm Drive

Offerton, Stockport

SK2 5EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

The Meadows

Owens Farm Drive

Offerton, Stockport

SK2 5EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit experienced Maternity Care Assistants at Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust (FHFT) who are currently working in the UK in a Healthcare setting. We have a range of Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) vacancies across our clinical departments in maternity at Frimley Park Hospital.

We are looking for compassionate, caring healthcare workers who strive to deliver high quality care to patients. This will be a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others at FHFT. For the right candidate who can deliver the values of FHFT, we will support and develop your career and help you grow to become the best MCA you aspire to be.

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

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

*Please note that interviews for the position will be face to face only*.

Main duties of the job

As a Maternity Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a registered midwife. You will be primarily assisting the midwifery team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department.

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

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Practitioner (Clinical, Counselling or Health) Psychologist to join our Clinical Health Psychology Service. This is a part time (0.6WTE or 22.5 hours), 8a role, in a specialist service for Behets Disease. The post holder will be based at City Hospital in Birmingham, with the MDT, in the Behets Centre of Excellence. The Birmingham Centre of Excellence is one of three Specialist Centres in England, supporting patients with this rare condition. The wider MDT place a high value on having a Psychologist as part of their team and as the post is well established, the team are always keen to ensure that the care they deliver is grounded in the principals of good psychological care. The team are research active and so there are opportunities to engage in research, as well as teaching, training, consultation and supervision.

Main duties of the job

The post is also part of the wider Clinical Health Psychology team, within Black Country Healthcare NHS Trust. The aim of our service is to decrease psychological distress, support engagement in treatment and rehab, improve quality of life and enhance wellbeing in those who have a physical health condition, supporting people to live well, alongside their condition. The service offers psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to patients from a variety of medical specialities. The service also offers teaching, training and consultancy to staff from these multi-disciplinary teams to enable them to manage psychological issues with their patients and incorporate psychological principles into their own practice.

We use stepped or matched care models based on clinical guidance, with physical health psychology offering direct work with the most complex patients and supporting the team to work with lower-level distress via teaching and training, supervision and consultation.

There is good professional support and supervision in place, from a Principal Clinical Psychologist and also from the wider Clinical Health Psychology Team.

The Clinical Health Psychology team comprises a large group of Clinical, Counselling and Health Psychologists working across Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton with a wide range of physical health conditions. There are good opportunities for peer support and development.

About us

BCHFT employs a very large number of Psychological Professionals across, Adult Mental Health, Older Adults, Learning Disabilities and Children's Services. So, there is an excellent structure of professional support and opportunities for development. The Trust has recently invested in a fully funded CPD package for Psychological Professionals that would be available to the successful applicant.

Job summary

Since 2009 NHS North East Lincolnshire Talking Therapies service has provided low and high intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, couples psychotherapy, Counselling for Depression and Interpersonal Therapy. The clinical team consists of High Intensity Therapists, Counsellors, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Interpersonal Therapists and Employment Advisors.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated individual qualified as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or newly qualified. Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners are trained to deliver low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to people with mild to moderate mental health problems.

Main duties of the job

This role will include assessing and treating people with common mental health problems and supporting them in the self management of their recovery.

Candidates will deliver low intensity CBT interventions/treatment in a range of settings - including groups, individually face to face and remote.

Candidates must be a qualified PWP or Graduate Mental Health Worker.

Candidates must be registered or applied to be registered with the BABCP or BPS.

NHS Talking Therapies provides a hybrid of both remote therapy and treatment in person, with clinicians working the majority of their time from the office, community areas such as GP surgeries and an option to work from home, based on service need.

About us

Hello!

We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.

The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.

We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.

Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies top 100 large company list.

As a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden Centre.

Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.

We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.

Come and Join us !

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time position at Queen Elizabeth hospital, as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Outpatient Administrator.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and dedicated individual with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our physiotherapy administrative team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within the outpatients physiotherapy setting at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a high-quality administrative and coordination service to the Outpatient Physiotherapy Department, supporting the effective and efficient delivery of physiotherapy services across the Trust.

You should be a dynamic and motivated individual, who can provide efficient administrative input and can demonstrate leadership qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently. The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of their workload to meet the demands of the service.

The post holder will undertake a range of administrative, organisational and coordination responsibilities, including the management and maintenance of physiotherapy clinical diaries, coordination of administrative rotas and staff annual leave, patient appointment booking, telephone enquiries and reception provision.

About us

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream

Job summary

Anlaby Surgery is a busy practice serving 4500 patients. We are looking to recruit an Experienced Care Navigator, part-time 26 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established and high performing practice to improve the service we offer to patients whilst supporting the GPs.

You will provide a friendly, confident and professional service to our patients. You will be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills. You will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team; to use initiative and discretion.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate for the Care Navigator position must be experienced, enthusiastic and organised person who is able to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team. You would have previous experience working as a Receptionist or Care Navigator in a busy environment, preferably in an NHS or medical setting but this is not essential for the right candidate. You must be IT competent, be polite with an excellent telephone manner as well as great interpersonal and face to face communication skills.

About us

Anlaby Surgery practice has 4500 patients. 1 GP Partner, 3 salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Care Practitioner, 2 practice nurses, 2 HCAs, 2 medical secretaries.

Main duties of the job

Job responsibilities

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Job responsibilities:

Administration

• To have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures
• To work in accordance with written protocols

Reception

• Receiving patients, consulting with members of practice team

• Be able to perform all reception duties as necessary

Appointments

• Process appointment requests for today/future appointments from patients by telephone and in person.
• Deal with visits/requests

Computer

• Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records
• Process patients changes of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of practice area)
• Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines

About us

• Confidentiality:

  • In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
  In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31/03/2027 DUE TO FUNDING

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Generic Therapy Assistant (OT / PT) to work within the Arfon Community Therapies Service.

As a therapy assistant, the post holder will be responsible for providing clinical support to registered occupational and physiotherapists within the Arfon Community Services.

Working under the supervision of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff, the post holder will undertake defined assessments and interventions with community based patients, with a focus on rehabilitation and maintenance of functional abilities. There is also a requirement within the post to support patients on the palliative care pathways.

We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, proactive individual who will be able to work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and the wider Community Resource Team.

The successful candidate will be supported with supervision, appraisals and identifying learning opportunities and training.

Main duties of the job

Carry out skilled screening assessments using departmental protocols, recognising when issues fall outside competency.

Manage an autonomous caseload delegated by registered therapists.

Participate in triage and prioritisation of referrals.

Assess, provide and review rehabilitation and maintenance plans, along with provision of equipment to support safe daily living.

Work collaboratively within a multi-professional CRT to prevent hospital admissions/ to facilitate early safe discharge from hospital.

Develop collaborative goals and rehabilitation plans.

Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Work collaboratively within a multi-professional CRT to prevent hospital admissions/ to facilitate early safe discharge from hospital.

Develop collaborative goals and rehabilitation plans.

Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job summary

Would you like to be part of community Speech and Language Therapy for adults with Learning Disabilities and to develop your skills and career in this area?

The post holder will be working within a Learning Disability specialist community team across the Black Country area. This is an innovative team of different disciplines and specialties who will give a supportive start to your career.

You would be working with our teams of therapists and assistants, providing a communication service for this varied population. There would also be opportunity to build on dysphagia competencies in this role.

Main duties of the job

Assess, diagnose and manage the communication and/or swallowing needs of patients receiving clinical assessment and intervention in community settings. Responsible for initial patient diagnosis and assessment under the supervision of a senior SLT clinician:

Collection of detailed case history information

Informal assessment and observation

Undertakes clinical work with individuals and groups of clients

Uses formal standardised assessment and informal assessment procedures

Reads and abides by risk assessments relating to patients of the service

Communicates assessment and therapeutic findings within the multi-disciplinary team

Completes contemporaneous case notes and written clinical information completion according to Trust procedures

Undertakes clinical work with individuals and groups of clients with guidance from senior SLT

Develops coordinated multidisciplinary programmes of care / care packages

Makes decisions leading to SLT review or discharge of clients and/or referral to other services, as appropriate

Is responsible for managing own community clinical caseload under guidance of a more senior clinician

About us

We are a forward-thinking, friendly and supportive Trust with dedicated therapy services. We have therapy staff working across the service within the community, enhanced inpatient settings and pathway teams reducing hospital admissions across the Black Country.

Continuing professional development is actively supported via annual appraisals, opportunities to attend webinars/courses, regular clinical supervision opportunities and through networking and skill sharing with therapy colleagues from across the service.

The Trust has friendly and down-to-earth 'bostin' staff teams, a comprehensive wellbeing offer for staff and an embedded set of values and behaviours. Our community Learning Disability services are a particular strength of multi-disciplinary working and support for a vulnerable client group.

Job summary

Are you passionate about providing evidenced based psychological therapy to people struggling with a range of psychological difficulties including anxiety and depression, that is flexible and personalised to the service user? Do you want to develop personally and professionally, through regular high-quality individual supervision, and a range of team activities and ongoing CPD opportunities including specialist therapy trainings as available (e.g., IPT, DIT, EMDR, training in CBT for Long Term Conditions)?

This role is within the Haringey's Talking Therapies service offering high quality therapies, in an environment that is supportive for staff. We subscribe to the BABCP Positive Practice guide.

We are committed to staff development and specialist areas of clinical expertise through supervision, training and research opportunities, and reflective spaces. We have a diverse workforce, so we particularly welcome staff members who can speak and work in languages that reflect the diverse communities in Haringey.

We are mindful that working in a fast-paced service with people experiencing psychological distress can be challenging and we proactively support all our staff. We encourage flexible working and staff are encouraged to negotiate a working pattern that allows for a good work life balance.

This is a hybrid role (office/home working). Staff are required to work part of the week in any of the locations around Haringey with the opportunity to work part of the week at home.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Specialist Counsellors and Clinical/Counselling Psychologists with experience of working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties to join our successful, and supportive team. You will be providing assessment and high intensity psychological interventions.As a CBT therapist/Psychologist, you will work with adults with a range of anxiety and depression disorders using CBT.As a counsellor, qualified in a Talking Therapies approved modality to support the provision of high quality evidenced based counselling. Counsellors should have a core training in Counselling and have specialist training in Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy/Interpersonal Therapy/Counselling for Depression or short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy to provide specialist counselling for clients presenting with depression.You will have training and experience of providing supervision is also required as Band 7 Counsellors will undertake a range of activities alongside providing high quality one-to-one specialist counselling interventions. You may also be providing professional/clinical supervision to, act as a professional lead for trainee counsellors.CBT therapists will also offer (or work towards offering) supervision to trainees, and advice, consultation, and training within the service, as well as having the opportunity to contribute towards shaping and developing by taking the lead in a specific area of interest.

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Per Annum (Per Rata) Including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

220-WHT-8343384

Job locations

Crouch End Health Centre

45 Middle Lane

London

N8 8PH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service
• Assess clients for suitability for Counselling using one the of Talking Therapies approved Counselling models. Where the problems appear to be too complex or severe to be appropriate for the Talking Therapies service, to refer to manager/supervisor for advice on how to manage the case.
• Contribute to diagnostic decisions and advise on the suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
• Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients. IAPT modalities include Counselling for Depression (CfD), Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) and Couple Therapy for Depression (CTFD) and short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy.
• To make an assessment of risk for patient and others and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying Counselling formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

Job description Job responsibilities Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service Assess clients for suitability for Counselling using one the of Talking Therapies approved Counselling models. Where the problems appear to be too complex or severe to be appropriate for the Talking Therapies service, to refer to manager/supervisor for advice on how to manage the case. Contribute to diagnostic decisions and advise on the suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary. Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients. IAPT modalities include Counselling for Depression (CfD), Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) and Couple Therapy for Depression (CTFD) and short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy. To make an assessment of risk for patient and others and take appropriate action when necessary. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying Counselling formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Completed a PG Diploma in CBT or in High Intensity (IAPT Pathway) and be accredited with the BABCP or a registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, with PG level training in CBT with BABCP accreditation

Desirable

• Qualification to provide clinical supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists (e.g. Certificate or Diploma in Supervision)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has received training in, and carried out, risk assessments within scope of practice
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients

Desirable

• Experience supervising other CBT clinicians.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
• Experience of providing evidence based psychological interventions (in particular CBT)
• Experience with routine outcome monitoring
• Demonstrates an understanding (and formal training) of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Experience in teaching and liaising with other professionals
• Experience in establishing diagnoses
• Experience in using IAPTUS
• Experience of working in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision

Desirable

• Fluent in languages other than English, in particular common languages in Haringey such as Turkish and Spanish
• Able to integrate training into practice

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Completed a PG Diploma in CBT or in High Intensity (IAPT Pathway) and be accredited with the BABCP or a registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, with PG level training in CBT with BABCP accreditation Desirable Qualification to provide clinical supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists (e.g. Certificate or Diploma in Supervision) Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training Computer literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills Has received training in, and carried out, risk assessments within scope of practice Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Desirable Experience supervising other CBT clinicians. Knowledge & Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time Demonstrates high standards in written communication Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers Experience of providing evidence based psychological interventions (in particular CBT) Experience with routine outcome monitoring Demonstrates an understanding (and formal training) of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Services Experience in teaching and liaising with other professionals Experience in establishing diagnoses Experience in using IAPTUS Experience of working in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Personal Qualities Essential Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision Desirable Fluent in languages other than English, in particular common languages in Haringey such as Turkish and Spanish Able to integrate training into practice

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Crouch End Health Centre

45 Middle Lane

London

N8 8PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Crouch End Health Centre

45 Middle Lane

London

N8 8PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

As a Senior Carer at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Main duties of the job

For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. Youll be a real influence on the rest of the care team. And, whether youre showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a residents family on the phone, youll do so with a sense of kindness above anything else.

About us

At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join Oaktrees Specialist Eating Disorder Inpatient Unit.

The successful candidate will provide a high quality, specialist psychology service to inpatients living with an Eating Disorder providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy. Alongside this they will provide consultation and advice on patients' psychological care to psychologist/therapist colleagues, non-psychologist colleagues and carers. The postholder will supervise trainees and qualified practitioners as agreed, working autonomously within the framework of the service's policies and procedures. There will also be opportunities to take part in wider developments across the service and contribute to service delivery. The postholder will be joining a supportive, ward based team of multi-professionals who hold recovery focused and patient centred care at the heart of their work.

This is advertised as a full time post, however, applications for part time work will be considered. Whilst the post will be predominately ward based, a flexible approach to working can also be considered.

Training and support will be provided.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist psychological assessments for adult inpatients diagnosed with an eating disorder.

To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of eating disorders on an inpatient unit.

To train in and deliver specialist psychological therapies for inpatient group.

To work in face to face individual, family and/or in group therapy settings with service users presenting with complex and distressing psychological problems associated with an eating disorder, including Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.

To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals (both psychologists/therapists and non-psychologists) contributing directly to service users' formulation, diagnosis and treatment plans.

To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual service users and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

To provide reflective supervision to ward staff.

To provide professional and clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologists.

To contribute to wider clinical governance and development across the service.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job summary

Are you looking to enhance your skills and knowledge and progress to a Band 3 Senior HCSW role? Or are you thinking about your future career pathways? If so, we have some exciting news!

We are looking to recruit into our HCA Level 3 Apprenticeship course with a new cohort starting in January 2027.

Interviews will be held in November 2026.

This course is delivered in partnership with a local provider.

This is an exciting opportunity to support your personal development and career progression in healthcare through a nationally recognised qualification. We can now guide you through each stage of your career, starting with a Level 3 Diploma and offering the opportunity to progress further into degree-level training through an apprenticeship, should you wish to continue.

You will be supported by a Tutor onsite and have agreed release for study sessions as well as supported time to explore other areas around our organisation.

Please be aware that your shift pattern will include, days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

This is a 24-month apprenticeship, with a starting salary at Band 2 of £25,760 per annum. Upon successful completion of the training, you will progress to a Band 3 role with a corresponding salary increase.

Please note that we are unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role, as it does not meet the eligibility criteria.

Main duties of the job

This is a 24 month long training course with a local provider. Please be aware you will be expected to do a minimum of 30 hours per week in order to be put forward for the Apprenticeship Scheme.

As part of the apprenticeship acceptance criteria we are unable to accept applications for those staff that already hold a qualification that is higher than a Level 3 unless we can demonstrate new skills.

PLEASE SEE THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS RE THE JOB ROLE AND ELIGIBILITY.

If successful, you will be invited to attend an interview via your email address provided on this application form.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.