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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE</strong></p> <p><strong>+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE</strong></p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Gartree a Category B prison, based in Leicestershire. The site supports males ages 21+ with a high proportion on patients aged over 40. Within this role you will have a fantastic opportunity to develop the Psychology services on site working along side the experienced integrated mental health team including an established Psychotherapist.&nbsp;This role would be suit an&nbsp;experienced Psychologist who is familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and historic trauma. Suitable applicants must be familiar with&nbsp;trauma informed approaches and enjoy working as part of a team.</p> <p><strong>Hours</strong></p> 3 days a week between Monday to Friday on site <p><strong>Salary</strong> </p> <p>This is part time role working 22.5 hours per week, offering an annual salary of up to £67,340 per annum FTE depending on experience</p> <p><strong>How will we support you?</strong> </p> <ul>  <li>Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course </li>  <li>Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs</li>  <li>Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team</li>  <li>Support with ISW training</li>  <li>Post-doctoral training- supervision</li>  <li>EMDR training after successful completion of 6 month probation period</li> </ul> <strong>Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks</strong>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will</p> <ul>  <li>Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of training, supervision and reflective practice</li>  <li>Undertake psychological assessments&nbsp;and support complex multi-disciplinary formulations</li>  <li>Deliver&nbsp;and oversee the delivery of 1:1&nbsp;&nbsp;psychological interventions and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme</li>  <li>Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required</li>  <li>Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate</li> </ul> <p><strong>It doesnt stop there we also offer:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Discounts on shopping and leisure activities</li>  <li>Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development</li>  <li>24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it</li>  <li>Free use of gym</li>  <li>Free on site parking</li> </ul> <p></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated, we act with integrity, we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together.</p> <p>We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.</p> <p><strong>Qualifications required</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist&nbsp;</li>  <li>Registered with the HCPC</li>  <li>Postgraduate qualification/training in at least one specific mode of psychological therapy relevant to people with severe and long standing mental health difficulties </li>  <li>Experience of providing evidence based psychological interventions</li>  <li>Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and work with trauma informed practice </li> </ul> <p>Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>19 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £65,268 to £67,340 a year
      
        up to £67,340 per annum depending on experience
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <p>13291</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>HMP Gartree</p>
      <p>Gallow Field Rd</p>
      <p>Market Harborough</p>
      <p>Leicestershire </p>
      <p>LE16 7RP</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE</strong></p> <p><strong>+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE</strong></p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Gartree a Category B prison, based in Leicestershire. The site supports males ages 21+ with a high proportion on patients aged over 40. Within this role you will have a fantastic opportunity to develop the Psychology services on site working along side the experienced integrated mental health team including an established Psychotherapist.&nbsp;This role would be suit an&nbsp;experienced Psychologist who is familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and historic trauma. Suitable applicants must be familiar with&nbsp;trauma informed approaches and enjoy working as part of a team.</p> <p><strong>Hours</strong></p> 3 days a week between Monday to Friday on site <p><strong>Salary</strong> </p> <p>This is part time role working 22.5 hours per week, offering an annual salary of up to £67,340 per annum FTE depending on experience</p> <p><strong>How will we support you?</strong> </p> <ul>  <li>Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course </li>  <li>Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs</li>  <li>Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team</li>  <li>Support with ISW training</li>  <li>Post-doctoral training- supervision</li>  <li>EMDR training after successful completion of 6 month probation period</li> </ul> <strong>Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks</strong>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE</strong></p> <p><strong>+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE</strong></p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Gartree a Category B prison, based in Leicestershire. The site supports males ages 21+ with a high proportion on patients aged over 40. Within this role you will have a fantastic opportunity to develop the Psychology services on site working along side the experienced integrated mental health team including an established Psychotherapist.&nbsp;This role would be suit an&nbsp;experienced Psychologist who is familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and historic trauma. Suitable applicants must be familiar with&nbsp;trauma informed approaches and enjoy working as part of a team.</p> <p><strong>Hours</strong></p> 3 days a week between Monday to Friday on site <p><strong>Salary</strong> </p> <p>This is part time role working 22.5 hours per week, offering an annual salary of up to £67,340 per annum FTE depending on experience</p> <p><strong>How will we support you?</strong> </p> <ul>  <li>Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course </li>  <li>Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs</li>  <li>Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team</li>  <li>Support with ISW training</li>  <li>Post-doctoral training- supervision</li>  <li>EMDR training after successful completion of 6 month probation period</li> </ul> <strong>Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks</strong>
    
  


      
  
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    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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        <p>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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <p>Practice Plus Group</p>
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      <p>HMP Gartree</p>
      <p>Gallow Field Rd</p>
      <p>Market Harborough</p>
      <p>Leicestershire </p>
      <p>LE16 7RP</p>
    
  

  
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          <p>HMP Gartree</p>
          <p>Gallow Field Rd</p>
          <p>Market Harborough</p>
          <p>Leicestershire </p>
          <p>LE16 7RP</p>
        
      

      
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Senior Psychologist

Specialist Dietician Learning Disability and Autism

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you interested in working with individuals that experience metal health difficulties in addition to eating disorders or disordered eating habits? Would you like to work in a proactive, friendly and supportive team of different disciplines? Are you ready for the next step in your career and looking for progression in a dynamic and well-established team?</p>
<p>Our team brings a selection of skills and knowledge which aim to empower service users to achieve and maintain their recovery. We are a supportive, multi-disciplinary team with a variety of skills, knowledge and experience. The service promotes a strong learning culture, enabling you to expand your clinical expertise and grow confidently within a specialist eating disorder setting.</p>
<p>Our service has recently expanded and is looking for enthusiastic and skilled practitioners who are keen to join our team. If this sounds like what you are looking for, then we want you to apply for this role.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Working in partnership with the team, the postholder will ensure that excellent clinical standards are maintained.</p> <p>Effective caseload management will be supported by robust and efficient individual and team supervision processes. Always working within the overarching legal framework, the postholder will demonstrate effective clinical practice in their day-to-day work.</p> <p><strong>NOTE:</strong> This post is open to newly qualified social workers. In line with AWP Trust policy, all newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) will initially be recruited at Band 5 level, regardless of the advertised role banding. All NQSWs are expected to successfully complete their ASYE within two years of employment, unless there are exceptional circumstances, in which case it may be extended for a further two years.If you have been appointed to an advertised Band 6 role, this will result in automatic progression following confirmation of your successful ASYE completion. If you have been appointed to a Band 5 post, you will then be eligible to apply for a subsequent Band 6 vacancy upon successful ASYE completion.</p> <p><strong>For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.</p>
<p>We deliver services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&amp;NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire, and parts of Dorset.</p>
<p>Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees provide better care.</p>
<p>AWP is committed to supporting and creating a positive, research-driven and evidence-based environment and culture, which benefits everyone who works for the organisation and enhances the care we provide to those who use our services.</p>
<p>At AWP, we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, perspectives, and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
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  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>12 months</p>
  

  
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          Part-time,
        
      
        
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>342-SS167-1225</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Blackberry Hill Hospital</p>
      <p>Manor Road</p>
      <p>Fishponds, Bristol</p>
            <p>BS15 2EW</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>CLINICAL</p>
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<li>Act as an autonomous practitioner within the Eating Disorder Service, with responsibility for a clinical caseload using the Care Programme Approach.</li>
<li>Carry out specialist assessments of referrals from Primary Care Liaison Service, Psychiatric Liaison Teams, Perinatal Services, and Secondary Mental Health Teams.</li>
<li>Provide specialist education, supervision, and support to clinical staff in primary and secondary health settings as appropriate.</li>
<li>Participate in monitoring standards within the service and take necessary action to improve them. Manage own specialist clinical caseload with supervision.</li>
<li>Advise Trust clinical staff, primary care staff, and voluntary agency staff on clinical practices considered most effective.</li>
<li>Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings where appropriate.</li>
<li>Act as a resource person and provide advice to general adult psychiatric services regarding specialist eating disorder interventions and services.</li>
<li>Develop packages of care to meet highly specialised needs of the client group, including CBT, MANTRA, SSCM, and general care coordination.</li>
<li>Maintain specialist eating disorder knowledge and use theoretically based practices to support and inform other teams.</li>
<li>Demonstrate good knowledge of the medical implications of eating disorders, working in conjunction with the clients doctor to ensure appropriate medical monitoring and interpretation of results.</li>
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<p>RESEARCH</p>
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<li>Apply current research findings where appropriate.</li>
<li>Disseminate current research findings.</li>
<li>Undertake relevant research relating to eating disorders using protocols approved by the Trusts Research Ethics Committee and supervise research by others where appropriate.</li>
<li>Promote a research-minded approach to service delivery and practice.</li>
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<p><strong>For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description.</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>CLINICAL</p>
<ul>
<li>Act as an autonomous practitioner within the Eating Disorder Service, with responsibility for a clinical caseload using the Care Programme Approach.</li>
<li>Carry out specialist assessments of referrals from Primary Care Liaison Service, Psychiatric Liaison Teams, Perinatal Services, and Secondary Mental Health Teams.</li>
<li>Provide specialist education, supervision, and support to clinical staff in primary and secondary health settings as appropriate.</li>
<li>Participate in monitoring standards within the service and take necessary action to improve them. Manage own specialist clinical caseload with supervision.</li>
<li>Advise Trust clinical staff, primary care staff, and voluntary agency staff on clinical practices considered most effective.</li>
<li>Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings where appropriate.</li>
<li>Act as a resource person and provide advice to general adult psychiatric services regarding specialist eating disorder interventions and services.</li>
<li>Develop packages of care to meet highly specialised needs of the client group, including CBT, MANTRA, SSCM, and general care coordination.</li>
<li>Maintain specialist eating disorder knowledge and use theoretically based practices to support and inform other teams.</li>
<li>Demonstrate good knowledge of the medical implications of eating disorders, working in conjunction with the clients doctor to ensure appropriate medical monitoring and interpretation of results.</li>
</ul>
<p>RESEARCH</p>
<ul>
<li>Apply current research findings where appropriate.</li>
<li>Disseminate current research findings.</li>
<li>Undertake relevant research relating to eating disorders using protocols approved by the Trusts Research Ethics Committee and supervise research by others where appropriate.</li>
<li>Promote a research-minded approach to service delivery and practice.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description.</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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          <li>Experience supporting individuals who experience a mental health issue</li>
          
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            <li>Experience supporting individuals who experience a mental health issue</li>
            
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    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  
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    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <p>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.</p>
      

      

      
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        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Blackberry Hill Hospital</p>
      <p>Manor Road</p>
      <p>Fishponds, Bristol</p>
            <p>BS15 2EW</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/" target="_blank">http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>Blackberry Hill Hospital</p>
          <p>Manor Road</p>
          <p>Fishponds, Bristol</p>
                    <p>BS15 2EW</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/" target="_blank">http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Band 6 Community Eating Disorder Practitioner - Bristol

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The post-holder will be a qualified fully registered HCPC Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with a passion for working in this area. As part of the QNIC recommended structure for inpatient CYP units, we are recruiting for these psychology posts into our Kent &amp; Medway Adolescent Hospital MDT. The post holder will work very closely with Children and Young People's Mental Health Services across inpatient and community in Kent NELFT, the Kent and Sussex provider collaborative and other stakeholders. The Kent NELFT DBT Service offers specialist DBT assessments and interventions to YP and their families who are referred. The postholder will take a lead in liaison with all CYPMHS services to ensure clear transitions for young people entering and leaving inpatient services; linking with the DBT Service and where appropriate supporting the transition to Adult Services. The post holder will be part of the delivery of a highly specialist therapeutic service to CYP in the unit. They will be part of the inpatient clinical team and take on a leadership role whilst being accountable to the Head of Service and Assistant Director for inpatient/home treatment and crisis services.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.</p> <p>The postholder will join a thriving psychological professions team across comprehensive CAMHS (inpatient and community). We have strong links with our local psychology training institute and on-going NHSE training for workforce expansion and upskilling.</p> <p>We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.</p> <p><strong>Certificates of Sponsorship</strong></p> <p>Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.</p> <p><strong>Use of AI</strong></p> <p>Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>Our Values 2025 - 2030</strong></p> <p>Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.</p> <p>They are:</p> <p>We are kind. </p> <p>We are respectful. </p> <p>We work together with our communities.</p> <p>These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.</p> <p><strong>Probationary Period</strong> </p> <p>This post will be subject to a probationary period.</p>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 December 2025</p>

  
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      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £55,690 to £62,682 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>395-PP149-25</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital</p>
      <p>Iden Manor, Cranbrook Road</p>
      <p>Tonbridge</p>
            <p>TN12 0ER</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
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     <p>To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of children and young people with complex emotional, mental health and social needs, including children with diagnoses of learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental difficulties. The post holder will utilise highly specialist clinical knowledge of particular relevance to this client group.</p>  <p>Assessments to be based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests (WISC &amp; WAIS), behavioural assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews. This may include assessment as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</p>  <p>Case formulation will lead to intervention plans involving evidence-based interventions (FBA, PBS, CBT etc.), taking account of the need to engage clients who may have additional communication and learning needs.</p>  <p>To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for clients, their families and care systems. To monitor and evaluate client progress during both uni- and multi-disciplinary care and to be responsible for adjustments and refinements to psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.</p>  <p>To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, considering current theoretical and therapeutic models and also highly complex factors concerning developmental difficulties, chronic illness, and historical processes that have affected the young person, family or care system.</p>  <p>To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.</p>  <p>To provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. This would include the dissemination of psychology research and theory.</p>  <p>To act, where appropriate, as multi-agency coordinator for the planning and review of care plans for children involved with complex, multi-agency systems.</p>  <p>To undertake risk and management assessment of clients and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk.</p>  <p>To offer clinical supervision as required within the multi-disciplinary team.</p>   <p>To have an understanding of the 2014 Children and Families Act in regards to children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).</p>  <p>To be flexible and responsive to the changing needs and priorities of the multi- disciplinary team.</p>  <p>To work in line within the context of CYP IAPT and iThrive principles, using evidence based psychological models of treatment and routine outcome measures.</p>  <p>Responsible for holding own caseload and for providing assessment and therapeutic interventions to address the mental health needs of children, young people and their families. This is delivered through regular contact within therapeutic sessions.</p>  <p>Responsible for maintaining service standards within own practice, including clinical governance and clinical risk assessment, and within the neurodevelopmental Pathway.</p>  <p>Responsible for creating and maintaining client records and notes.</p>  <p>Provision of specialist advice, within boundaries of own role, skills and knowledge.</p>  <p>Contribute professional opinion to relevant legal decision-making processes (e.g. child protection arrangements, domestic violence and abuse cases)</p>  <p>The post holder will receive supervision according to individual need</p>   

  
    
      
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       <p>To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of children and young people with complex emotional, mental health and social needs, including children with diagnoses of learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental difficulties. The post holder will utilise highly specialist clinical knowledge of particular relevance to this client group.</p>  <p>Assessments to be based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests (WISC &amp; WAIS), behavioural assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews. This may include assessment as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</p>  <p>Case formulation will lead to intervention plans involving evidence-based interventions (FBA, PBS, CBT etc.), taking account of the need to engage clients who may have additional communication and learning needs.</p>  <p>To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for clients, their families and care systems. To monitor and evaluate client progress during both uni- and multi-disciplinary care and to be responsible for adjustments and refinements to psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.</p>  <p>To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, considering current theoretical and therapeutic models and also highly complex factors concerning developmental difficulties, chronic illness, and historical processes that have affected the young person, family or care system.</p>  <p>To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.</p>  <p>To provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. This would include the dissemination of psychology research and theory.</p>  <p>To act, where appropriate, as multi-agency coordinator for the planning and review of care plans for children involved with complex, multi-agency systems.</p>  <p>To undertake risk and management assessment of clients and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk.</p>  <p>To offer clinical supervision as required within the multi-disciplinary team.</p>   <p>To have an understanding of the 2014 Children and Families Act in regards to children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).</p>  <p>To be flexible and responsive to the changing needs and priorities of the multi- disciplinary team.</p>  <p>To work in line within the context of CYP IAPT and iThrive principles, using evidence based psychological models of treatment and routine outcome measures.</p>  <p>Responsible for holding own caseload and for providing assessment and therapeutic interventions to address the mental health needs of children, young people and their families. This is delivered through regular contact within therapeutic sessions.</p>  <p>Responsible for maintaining service standards within own practice, including clinical governance and clinical risk assessment, and within the neurodevelopmental Pathway.</p>  <p>Responsible for creating and maintaining client records and notes.</p>  <p>Provision of specialist advice, within boundaries of own role, skills and knowledge.</p>  <p>Contribute professional opinion to relevant legal decision-making processes (e.g. child protection arrangements, domestic violence and abuse cases)</p>  <p>The post holder will receive supervision according to individual need</p>     
  


      
  
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          Doctorate in clinical/counselling Psychology or equivalent
        
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          <li>Experience working with families in a tier 4 inpateint setting</li>
          
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        <li>Must have an HCPC registeration</li>
        
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    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital</p>
      <p>Iden Manor, Cranbrook Road</p>
      <p>Tonbridge</p>
            <p>TN12 0ER</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital</p>
          <p>Iden Manor, Cranbrook Road</p>
          <p>Tonbridge</p>
                    <p>TN12 0ER</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><em><strong>Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.</strong></em> </p><p>The East Midlands Gambling Harms Service welcomes applications for a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist.</p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a new psychologically informed service for people experiencing gambling harms who may also present with additional mental health needs or other co-morbidities.</p> <p>The role will support and enhance the professional care of service users receiving support from the multidisciplinary team working within the East Midlands Gambling Harms service, a service provided by Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust.</p> <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate individual who can show initiative and is confident working both independently and within a team.</p> <p>The successful candidate must have already obtained a UK university honours degree in psychology graded at 2:1/1 or an equivalent qualification, conferring the BPS approved graduate basis for registration.</p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The successful applicant will join a team of passionate and experienced Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental Health Practitioners and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists; assisting treatment protocols for the service.</p> <p>The post holder will support the team in providing a trauma informed service, which includes:</p> <ul>  <li>The running of groups (preparation sessions).</li>  <li>Co-facilitating other treatment groups where required</li>  <li>Individual stabilization work where required.</li>  <li>Supporting the team with initial assessments where required.</li>  <li>Undertaking projects relating to service development and evaluation focussing on the outcomes of the team's clinical work.</li>  <li>Supporting literature reviews and evidence based practice where required.</li>  <li>Designing and managing databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluations and audits.</li>  <li>Liaising with 3rd sector organisations to assist the service in its co-production, including running focus group with service users.</li>  <li>Assisting service promotion where required.</li> </ul>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The East Midlands Gambling Harms Service is a well supported multidisciplinary team that sits within DHCFT specialist services. The post holder will also be part of the Psychological Therapies Division which facilitates regular specialized supervision and training, leads on the development of trauma informed practice, encourages personal and professional development, and has good links with the regional training courses.</p> <p>The Trust is incredibly supportive of their work force and go above and beyond to ensure staff are being looked after and feel supported.</p> <p><strong><em>It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.</em></strong></p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>10 December 2025</p>

  
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      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>12 months</p>
  

  
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>383-SPE-6318-25</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>St Andrews House</p>
      <p>201 London Road</p>
      <p>Derby</p>
            <p>DE12TZ</p>
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    <p><strong>Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account</strong></p>
<p>Applicants should have completed a degree in psychology, have already been an assistant psychologist in a current, or in an equivalent post, and ideally have relevant skills in carrying out data analysis and research/audit.</p>
<p>An experience of facilitating groups, and an awareness of trauma informed care and shame sensitive practice.</p>
<p>You should have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in teams. Computer literacy is essential.</p>
<p>The post is based in Derby however much of the interventions will be virtually based to enable the service to cover demand across the East Midlands region.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p><strong>Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account</strong></p>
<p>Applicants should have completed a degree in psychology, have already been an assistant psychologist in a current, or in an equivalent post, and ideally have relevant skills in carrying out data analysis and research/audit.</p>
<p>An experience of facilitating groups, and an awareness of trauma informed care and shame sensitive practice.</p>
<p>You should have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in teams. Computer literacy is essential.</p>
<p>The post is based in Derby however much of the interventions will be virtually based to enable the service to cover demand across the East Midlands region.</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Good honours degree in psychology (2.1 or above)</li>
        
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    <p>Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>201 London Road</p>
      <p>Derby</p>
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        <p>Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>201 London Road</p>
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Assistant Psychologist - East Midlands Gambling Harms Service

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Primary Mental Health Worker (PMHW)</strong></p> <p>Passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people? Want to work as part of our dynamic community Early Intervention CAMHS service within a friendly, supportive, and creative multi-disciplinary team? Dedicated to providing high-quality advice, support and brief interventions to children and young people under 18 experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Do you have a professional qualification in nursing, social worker, therapy or equivalent?</p> <p>Suffolk Early Intervention CAMHS is looking to recruit Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, or Therapists to join us as Band 6 Primary Care Mental Health Worker (PMHW) in our Under 18 Wellbeing team on a 30 hour part time basis.</p> <p>It is an exciting time to join our service as we make the transition to a place-based approach (3 locality teams - East, Central and West Suffolk) working closely with partners across education, health, and social care.</p> <p>The roles will be based in our East and Central localities.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The PMHW is a diverse and interesting role, working holistically within an MDT, alongside Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP), Psychological Therapists and Counsellors. PMHWs:</p>
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<li>Offer consultation and training for schools and professionals</li>
<li>Facilitate groups for parents and support delivery of therapeutic groups for children and young people</li>
<li>Present webinars on children's mental health</li>
<li>Undertake assessments and direct work with children, young people, and families, managing a caseload</li>
</ul>
<p>This role provides you with many opportunities for learning about wider mental health issues for children, young and families and service pathways. You will need to have a good understanding of mental health difficulties, assessment, theoretical knowledge, and a range of therapeutic interventions.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Suffolk Early Intervention CAMHS proactively seeks to provide opportunities to develop and enhance the clinical skills and practice of our team, enhancing direct work with children, young people and families . During induction, you will shadow colleagues undertaking assessments, facilitating groups, and providing consultation to schools and other agencies and professionals. Training and support will be provided to gain expertise in delivering an early intervention approach. You will also benefit from regular clinical and management supervision and in-house training on CBT and Systemic approaches.</p>
<p>Some of the benefits you can expect:</p>
<ul>
<li>NHS pension</li>
<li>a comprehensive in house &amp; external training programmes</li>
<li>career progression</li>
<li>starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)</li>
<li>staff physio service</li>
<li>NHS discounts and many more</li>
</ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>246-WSU7632088</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Ipswich</p>
            <p>Ipswich</p>
            <p>IP1 2GA</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>You will work in collaboration with colleagues from health, education, social care teams, youth offending and the voluntary sector and this could include joint assessments with other professionals.</p>
<p>This post requires a core profession of: Nurse, Social Worker, Health Visitor or Occupational Therapist.</p>
<p>These roles will be based in Suffolk in our East and Central Localities  you will be the named Primary Mental Health Worker for a group of schools within your locality. There is a need to travel across Suffolk for meetings and training.</p>
<p><strong>Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>You will work in collaboration with colleagues from health, education, social care teams, youth offending and the voluntary sector and this could include joint assessments with other professionals.</p>
<p>This post requires a core profession of: Nurse, Social Worker, Health Visitor or Occupational Therapist.</p>
<p>These roles will be based in Suffolk in our East and Central Localities  you will be the named Primary Mental Health Worker for a group of schools within your locality. There is a need to travel across Suffolk for meetings and training.</p>
<p><strong>Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Appropriate professional qualification e.g.; Registered Nurse on Parts 1, 3, 5 or 13 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register; Social Worker; Occupational therapist or other relevant professional qualification.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience within Specialist CAMHS setting</li>
        
        <li>Clinical supervisory experience and willingness to provide clinical supervision.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of child and adolescent development, child and adolescent mental health disorders and knowledge of specialist therapeutic interventions within the CAMHS speciality.</li>
        
        <li>Awareness of personal and professional responsibilities in regards to child protection and can demonstrate an understanding of child protection procedures and practice guidelines.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Appropriate professional qualification e.g.; Registered Nurse on Parts 1, 3, 5 or 13 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register; Social Worker; Occupational therapist or other relevant professional qualification.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience within Specialist CAMHS setting</li>
          
          <li>Clinical supervisory experience and willingness to provide clinical supervision.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of child and adolescent development, child and adolescent mental health disorders and knowledge of specialist therapeutic interventions within the CAMHS speciality.</li>
          
          <li>Awareness of personal and professional responsibilities in regards to child protection and can demonstrate an understanding of child protection procedures and practice guidelines.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Norfolk &amp; Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Ipswich</p>
            <p>Ipswich</p>
            <p>IP1 2GA</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Norfolk &amp; Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Ipswich</p>
                    <p>Ipswich</p>
                    <p>IP1 2GA</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Primary Mental Health Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen within our team, we are looking for a Band 7 Clinical Lead who wants to join a dynamic team.</p>
<p>Are you a BABCP accredited High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with substantial clinical and supervisory experience and want to develop your clinical leadership skills? If so, we are delighted to offer candidates an exciting clinical leadership opportunity working as part of NHS East Riding Talking Therapies team.</p>
<p>We are an Accredited Service with an excellent reputation and an impressive record of meeting the required Talking Therapy National and Local standards.</p>
<p>We are also a Lead Provider of Talking Therapies in the East Riding and work closely with our partner providers.</p>
<p>We are proud of the high quality of service we offer to our community, join to be part of our highly motivated and skilled team.</p>
<p>Part-time and flexible working will be considered</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post holder will assist the Senior Clinical Lead to provide clinical leadership to the team.</p> <p>The post holder will ensure that ERTT's services are provided in a way that is consistent with the Trust's values.</p> <p>To escalate any clinical concerns to the Senior Clinical Lead.</p> <p>To inform the Team Manager of any workforce concerns.</p> <p>To work closely with the Team Manager and assist with complaints from a clinical perspective.</p> <p>To represent the Senior Clinical Lead in internal and external meetings as required.</p> <p>To ensure treatment interventions are designed and delivered to maximise achievement of the agreed targets and clinical outcomes for the service.</p> <p>The post holder will contribute to service development and the delivery of care, in partnership with key stakeholders.</p> <p>To contribute to the development of the clinical team by identifying training needs.</p> <p>To provide teaching and training packages to different professions and professional groups, within own area of expertise.</p> <p>The post holder will maintain up-to-date knowledge of current practice, medication, and research evidence.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website</p> <p>We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.</p> <p>We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.</p> <p>We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.</p> <p>Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.</p> <p>We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.</p> <p>From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.</p> <p>Find out more and search live jobs.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        Per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>338-7644918-25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>St Andrew's Place</p>
            <p>Hull</p>
            <p>HU3 3SW</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For further information for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.</p>    

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For further information for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.</p>      
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications, education and training
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A Post Graduate Diploma CBT qualification with evidence of delivering CBT in a Talking Therapy service (Equivalent to Master's level study) or A Post Graduate Talking Therapy qualification in High Intensity CBT Psychological Therapies (Equivalent to Master's level study)</li>
        
        <li>Substantial post accreditation clinical experience in delivering evidence based psychological therapies in primary care</li>
        
        <li>Talking Therapies HIT supervision qualification</li>
        
        <li>BABCP accreditation</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Core professional background</li>
          
          <li>Additional qualification in a second treatment offered at step 3</li>
          
          <li>LTC training</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge and experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Substantial experience of providing evidence based Psychological Therapies in a Primary Care mental health setting</li>
        
        <li>Substantial experience of treating a full range of psychological disorders using evidence based psychological interventions</li>
        
        <li>Substantial experience of providing Clinical Supervision at Step 3 in relation to evidence based Psychological Therapies where there is an expectation of achieving agreed targets and clinical outcomes</li>
        
        <li>Experience of conducting mental health and risk assessments in a Talking Therapies service</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate specialist understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary care</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of clinical leadership</li>
          
          <li>Experience of service development participation</li>
          
          <li>Experience of conducting audit and/or research</li>
          
          <li>Clinical experience of working within a multidisciplinary team</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of the ability to be resilient and maintain one's own wellbeing whilst working in stressful situations and managing competing demands of the service</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work sensitively and supportively with staff to change their way of working if required</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates an understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion, Child Protection</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of leadership skills which demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of clinical project work which has had a positive impact on a service provision/workforce</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications, education and training
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A Post Graduate Diploma CBT qualification with evidence of delivering CBT in a Talking Therapy service (Equivalent to Master's level study) or A Post Graduate Talking Therapy qualification in High Intensity CBT Psychological Therapies (Equivalent to Master's level study)</li>
          
          <li>Substantial post accreditation clinical experience in delivering evidence based psychological therapies in primary care</li>
          
          <li>Talking Therapies HIT supervision qualification</li>
          
          <li>BABCP accreditation</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Core professional background</li>
            
            <li>Additional qualification in a second treatment offered at step 3</li>
            
            <li>LTC training</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge and experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Substantial experience of providing evidence based Psychological Therapies in a Primary Care mental health setting</li>
          
          <li>Substantial experience of treating a full range of psychological disorders using evidence based psychological interventions</li>
          
          <li>Substantial experience of providing Clinical Supervision at Step 3 in relation to evidence based Psychological Therapies where there is an expectation of achieving agreed targets and clinical outcomes</li>
          
          <li>Experience of conducting mental health and risk assessments in a Talking Therapies service</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate specialist understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary care</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of clinical leadership</li>
            
            <li>Experience of service development participation</li>
            
            <li>Experience of conducting audit and/or research</li>
            
            <li>Clinical experience of working within a multidisciplinary team</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of the ability to be resilient and maintain one's own wellbeing whilst working in stressful situations and managing competing demands of the service</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work sensitively and supportively with staff to change their way of working if required</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates an understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion, Child Protection</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Evidence of leadership skills which demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity</li>
            
            <li>Evidence of clinical project work which has had a positive impact on a service provision/workforce</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>St Andrew's Place</p>
            <p>Hull</p>
            <p>HU3 3SW</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.humber.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>St Andrew's Place</p>
                    <p>Hull</p>
                    <p>HU3 3SW</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.humber.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Clinical Lead

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Clinical Psychologist for Liverpool Fresh CAMHS.</strong></p>
<p>This is an exciting opportunity for a mental health practitioner or practitioner psychologist specialising in supporting children and young people to join the Liverpool Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.</p>
<p>They will be a member of the specialist, multi-disciplinary service and will have case management responsibility for their case load, however, they will be supported through supervision by a senior member of the team on a regular basis.</p>
<p>The post holder will provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need.</p>
<p>The post holder may be required to provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person.</p>
<p>We are looking for individuals who have an interest and experience in working with children in care, early years and learning disabilities.</p>
<p>We are also looking for individuals who have skills and experience in engaging families who are from communities that may be at increased risk of social exclusion or marginalisation.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To provide highly specialised CAMHS assessment and therapeutic interventions and to offer advice and consultation to other professionals across a range of agencies including: primary care, social care, and education.</p>
<p>The post holder will have clinical responsibility for complex therapeutic and risk management work with children and young people who have been assessed to require specialist CAMHS Intervention.</p>
<p>The services comprise of five multi-disciplinary teams including staff from varied backgrounds, including psychology, psychiatry, social work, nursing and psychotherapy. In addition, our team members are trained in a wealth of different therapeutic interventions and approaches, making the teams truly multi-disciplinary.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales.</p>
<p>We would welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as our ambition is that our workforce is fully reflective of the communities that we serve. Alder Hey is signed up to the disability confident scheme.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £55,690 to £62,682 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>411-COM-25-7626019</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust</p>
            <p>Liverpool</p>
            <p>L7 9NJ</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, please take a look at the job description and person specification attachments.  </p>
<ul>
<li>The post holders must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of excellence, innovation, openness, respect and together.</li>
<li>If you are enthusiastic and confident with a friendly and outgoing manner, and a focus on providing the best possible service to patients we would like to hear from you.</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information about this post, please contact Sam Coppard, Clinical Lead.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, please take a look at the job description and person specification attachments.  </p>
<ul>
<li>The post holders must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of excellence, innovation, openness, respect and together.</li>
<li>If you are enthusiastic and confident with a friendly and outgoing manner, and a focus on providing the best possible service to patients we would like to hear from you.</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information about this post, please contact Sam Coppard, Clinical Lead.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications, Experience and Training
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy.</li>
        
        <li>Intermediate or diploma level in a recognised therapeutic modality.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of substantial post qualification competence, incorporating significant experience working within CAMHS at a senior level</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing consultation/teaching/ training</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with children and young people, families and carers</li>
        
        <li>Experience of clinical supervision</li>
        
        <li>Experience of leading on developing, delivering and evaluating evidence based clinical care packages.</li>
        
        <li>Work as a member of the multi- disciplinary team.</li>
        
        <li>Network with other professional groups/agencies.</li>
        
        <li>Assertively engage young people, families and carers.</li>
        
        <li>Accept guidance and supervision from senior colleagues.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate leadership ability To be self-motivated and to work on one's  own initiative.</li>
        
        <li>To demonstrate a non- discriminatory attitude regarding race, gender and  disability issues</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate commitment to user participation</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate a positive attitude</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Relevant post graduate qualification in Mental Health related field</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing services across traditional services.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of managing and/or leading on service developments.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of managing staff.</li>
          
          <li>Project Management experience</li>
          
          <li>Effectively managing policy implementation and demonstrable service development work</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Skills &amp; Personal Attributes
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrates skills to contribute to modernisation across a range of  diverse services</li>
        
        <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues</li>
        
        <li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to  multiple priorities</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgments and generate new  ideas in complex situations.</li>
        
        <li>Able to work autonomously</li>
        
        <li>Committed to continuing professional development</li>
        
        <li>Accountable for own professional actions</li>
        
        <li>Works within professional ethics and Trust policies</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Good analytical and strategic visioning skills.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to build credibility quickly and  sustain it within the organisation</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications, Experience and Training
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy.</li>
          
          <li>Intermediate or diploma level in a recognised therapeutic modality.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of substantial post qualification competence, incorporating significant experience working within CAMHS at a senior level</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing consultation/teaching/ training</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with children and young people, families and carers</li>
          
          <li>Experience of clinical supervision</li>
          
          <li>Experience of leading on developing, delivering and evaluating evidence based clinical care packages.</li>
          
          <li>Work as a member of the multi- disciplinary team.</li>
          
          <li>Network with other professional groups/agencies.</li>
          
          <li>Assertively engage young people, families and carers.</li>
          
          <li>Accept guidance and supervision from senior colleagues.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate leadership ability To be self-motivated and to work on one's  own initiative.</li>
          
          <li>To demonstrate a non- discriminatory attitude regarding race, gender and  disability issues</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate commitment to user participation</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate a positive attitude</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Relevant post graduate qualification in Mental Health related field</li>
            
            <li>Experience of providing services across traditional services.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of managing and/or leading on service developments.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of managing staff.</li>
            
            <li>Project Management experience</li>
            
            <li>Effectively managing policy implementation and demonstrable service development work</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Skills &amp; Personal Attributes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrates skills to contribute to modernisation across a range of  diverse services</li>
          
          <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues</li>
          
          <li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to  multiple priorities</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgments and generate new  ideas in complex situations.</li>
          
          <li>Able to work autonomously</li>
          
          <li>Committed to continuing professional development</li>
          
          <li>Accountable for own professional actions</li>
          
          <li>Works within professional ethics and Trust policies</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Good analytical and strategic visioning skills.</li>
            
            <li>Ability to build credibility quickly and  sustain it within the organisation</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust</p>
            <p>Liverpool</p>
            <p>L7 9NJ</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://alderhey.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust</p>
                    <p>Liverpool</p>
                    <p>L7 9NJ</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://alderhey.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Specialist Mental Health Practitioner or Clinical Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Due to a recent promotion within
Wellbeing &amp; Emotional Support Teams (WEST), the South Worcestershire team
are now seeking a senior practitioner (EMHP/CWP/RMN/OT/Social Worker) to join
our fantastic team. </p><p>The WEST team are a forward
thinking, supportive &amp; hardworking team that is continuously developing as
individuals and a service. We provide high quality, evidence-based CBT
interventions to Children &amp; Young People in Schools and focus on a Whole
School Approach to make the schools we work with a mentally healthy environment
for CYP. Core to this role, is clinical supervision provided to our wellbeing
practitioner workforce.</p><p>You must meet the travel
requirements.</p><p>Is this
role right for you? Contact the Recruiting Manager which can be found on the
top right of the advert.</p><p>This is a part time post working 30 hours per week</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Contemporaneous clinical
record keeping.</p><p>Clinical supervision
(case management) for band 4/5.</p><p>Design &amp; deliver
clinical skills sessions increasing the knowledge base of band 4 &amp; 5 staff.</p><p>Under the direction
of the Operational &amp; Clinical Lead be accountable and responsible manage a defined
caseload of patients </p><p>Participate in MDT
working &amp; Service Development</p><p>Individual
assessment, risk assessment &amp; care plan </p><p>CBT low intensity
format also delivering, consultation, whole school approach, group work for
pupils &amp; parents.</p><p>Deliver consultation
advice to education partners including signposting and referral to other
services</p><p>Advocate for CYP in a
variety of forums.</p><p>Audit related to
service improvement.</p><p>Promote knowledge of
mental health &amp; the prevention of mental ill health with children and
members of the general public, both formally and informally.</p><p>Foster close working
relationships </p><p>























Actively participate
in regular clinical &amp; safeguarding supervision sessions.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.</p><p>Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.</p><p>We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.</p><p>What we offer;</p><ul><li>
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service</li><li>
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours</li><li>
Flexible and agile working opportunities</li><li>
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support</li><li>
Wide range of supportive staff networks</li><li>
Health and wellbeing opportunities</li></ul><p>If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.</p><p>We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.</p><p><strong>Sharing
your data - </strong>As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>11 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>C9798-1896</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>2 Kings Court</p>
      <p>Charles Hastings Way</p>
      <p>Worcester</p>
      <p>Worcestershire</p>
      <p>WR5 1JR</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain
the highest standards.</p><p>Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves
and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.</p><p>Work in partnership with Educational Settings &amp;
Partners to improve the outcomes for CYP 5-18 years of age.</p><p>Be a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team &amp; will carry
continuing responsibility for the assessment, treatment &amp; management of a
defined caseload. </p><p>Use their initiative &amp; take responsibility for
themselves &amp; the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.</p><p>Provide a high quality, community (school) based service to
the children &amp; families within a MDT working within the Wellbeing and
Emotional Support Teams. This is a developing service and there maybe
opportunities to work in different teams as the service transforms.</p><p>For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain
the highest standards.</p><p>Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves
and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.</p><p>Work in partnership with Educational Settings &amp;
Partners to improve the outcomes for CYP 5-18 years of age.</p><p>Be a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team &amp; will carry
continuing responsibility for the assessment, treatment &amp; management of a
defined caseload. </p><p>Use their initiative &amp; take responsibility for
themselves &amp; the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.</p><p>Provide a high quality, community (school) based service to
the children &amp; families within a MDT working within the Wellbeing and
Emotional Support Teams. This is a developing service and there maybe
opportunities to work in different teams as the service transforms.</p><p>For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Working knowledge of health services </li>
        
        <li>Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services</li>
        
        <li>Experience in the delivery of evidence-based and CBT interventions for children and adolescents.</li>
        
        <li>Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of the Mental Health Act</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering training and developing others</li>
          
          <li>Experience of Providing mentorship</li>
          
          <li>Experience of leadership or line management responsibilities</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in an educational environment</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment</li>
        
        <li>Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work</li>
        
        <li>Delivering teaching/training</li>
        
        <li>Providing consultation</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Working with children and young people</li>
          
          <li>Supervising less experienced members of staff</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Professional clinical qualification  RMN/OT/Social Worker or EMHP or CWP with 2 years post qualification experience</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level</li>
        
        <li>I understand that I will be required to produce original certificate to prove my qualifications at point of offer</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Additional Criteria
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Awareness of personal strengths and limitations</li>
        
        <li>Able to travel to meet the commitments of the post</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Skills &amp; Abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to challenge poor behaviour</li>
        
        <li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats</li>
        
        <li>Basic IT competency</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Working knowledge of health services </li>
          
          <li>Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services</li>
          
          <li>Experience in the delivery of evidence-based and CBT interventions for children and adolescents.</li>
          
          <li>Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of the Mental Health Act</li>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering training and developing others</li>
            
            <li>Experience of Providing mentorship</li>
            
            <li>Experience of leadership or line management responsibilities</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in an educational environment</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment</li>
          
          <li>Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work</li>
          
          <li>Delivering teaching/training</li>
          
          <li>Providing consultation</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Working with children and young people</li>
            
            <li>Supervising less experienced members of staff</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Professional clinical qualification  RMN/OT/Social Worker or EMHP or CWP with 2 years post qualification experience</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level</li>
          
          <li>I understand that I will be required to produce original certificate to prove my qualifications at point of offer</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Additional Criteria
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Awareness of personal strengths and limitations</li>
          
          <li>Able to travel to meet the commitments of the post</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Skills &amp; Abilities
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to challenge poor behaviour</li>
          
          <li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats</li>
          
          <li>Basic IT competency</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>2 Kings Court</p>
      <p>Charles Hastings Way</p>
      <p>Worcester</p>
      <p>Worcestershire</p>
      <p>WR5 1JR</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers" target="_blank">https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>2 Kings Court</p>
          <p>Charles Hastings Way</p>
          <p>Worcester</p>
          <p>Worcestershire</p>
          <p>WR5 1JR</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers" target="_blank">https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Senior Practitioner - Mental Health Support Teams in Schools

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Northumberland Talking Therapies has an exciting opportunity to recruit a qualified PWP who holds accreditation with either the BABCP or BPS and is keen to develop their skills and experience within our
organisation, working to
deliver low intensity service provision to residents from the Northumberland
area. The position can be offered as a minimum of 22.5 hours or up to and including full time.</p><p>Although our PWPs currently work a combination of home based days and office days, we regret we are not able to offer a fully remote position.</p><p>The
post-holder will work within a service where caseload is monitored on booked
appointments, and which offers fantastic progression opportunities from supervisor
training to Senior PWP positions.</p><p>The
post-holder will provide low intensity interventions including a
range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management
interventions to clients experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
We are proud to be an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, and applicants must be committed to upholding the principles of equal opportunities.</p><p>The successful candidate will have completed an academic course of study in line with the Low Intensity National Programme and be qualified as a PWP (e.g. PG Cert Low Intensity Psychological Therapies)</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>In
this role you will:</p><p>Undertake
initial service assessments</p><p>Provide
a range of low intensity guided self-helpinterventions through via computerised CBT, telephone, video, and face to face appointments.</p><p>Facilitate step 2 psycho educational online groups.</p><p>Have
the opportunity to contribute to a number of innovative service improvement projects.
The service has a number of Special Interest Groups which seek to improve and innovate the service offered to particular groups of clients. This includes but is
not limited to perinatal, LGBT+, long term health conditions, and young people.</p><p>Have
the opportunity to act as a mentor to trainee PWPs</p><p>Attend regular line management, case management and clinical skills supervision</p><p>Work closely with other PWPs to support one another and utilise skills and knowledge</p><p>Attend CPD events</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The
salary for this post is NHS comparable, and the successful applicant will be
employed on Sunderland Counselling Service (SCS) terms and conditions.</p><p>The
successful candidate will be entitled to benefits such as access to our
24/7 employee assistance programme to support wellbeing. The service is committed to supporting a work life balance and offers an enhanced 30 days annual leave per year (pro-rata)</p><p>Applications
are invited from candidates who are able to meet the requirements of the person
specification.</p><p>If you wish to enquire about this post please contact either of the Step 2 Leads -</p><p>Hayley Armstrong (<a href="mailto:HArmstrong@tmnorthumberland.org.uk" target="_blank">HArmstrong@tmnorthumberland.org.uk</a>)</p><p>Sarah Coles (<a href="mailto:SColes@tmnorthumberland.org.uk" target="_blank">SColes@tmnorthumberland.org.uk</a></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>12 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,048 to £37,796 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0330-25-0020</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Northumberland Talking Therapies </p>
      <p>Unit 4, Telford Court</p>
      <p>Morpeth</p>
      <p>Northumberland</p>
      <p>NE61 2DB</p>
      <br>
      
        
          
          <p>Northumberland Talking Therapies </p>
          <p>Hawfinch Drive </p>
          <p>Alnwick</p>
                    <p>NE66 2GD</p>
          <br>
        
          
          <p>Northumberland Talking Therapies </p>
          <p>Beufront Park, Anick Road</p>
          <p>Hexham</p>
                    <p>NE46 4TU</p>
          <br>
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The
post-holder will work within the IAPT service providing high volume low
intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy
(CBT) based self management interventions to clients with mild to
moderate common mental health conditions.</p><p>



The
post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages,
using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The
post-holder will work within the IAPT service providing high volume low
intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy
(CBT) based self management interventions to clients with mild to
moderate common mental health conditions.</p><p>



The
post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages,
using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>-Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>-Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy. </li>
          
          <li>-Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.</li>
          
          <li>-Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>-Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem </li>
        
        <li>-Demonstrates high standards in written communication</li>
        
        <li>-Able to write clear reports and letters.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>-Experience of working in Primary Care Services</li>
          
          <li>-Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes </li>
          
          <li>-Ability to manage own caseload and time</li>
          
          <li>-Evidence of working in the local community</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge and Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>-Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training</li>
        
        <li>-Computer literate </li>
        
        <li>-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills </li>
        
        <li>-Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
        
        <li>-Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care </li>
        
        <li>-High level of enthusiasm and motivation. </li>
        
        <li>-Advanced communication skills                             </li>
        
        <li>-Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships</li>
        
        <li>-Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively</li>
        
        <li>-Ability to work under pressure </li>
        
        <li>-Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality </li>
        
        <li>-Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>-Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health </li>
          
          <li>-Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems</li>
          
          <li>-Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post</li>
          
          <li>Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation</li>
          
          <li>-Fluent in languages other than English</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>-Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>-Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy. </li>
            
            <li>-Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.</li>
            
            <li>-Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>-Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem </li>
          
          <li>-Demonstrates high standards in written communication</li>
          
          <li>-Able to write clear reports and letters.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>-Experience of working in Primary Care Services</li>
            
            <li>-Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes </li>
            
            <li>-Ability to manage own caseload and time</li>
            
            <li>-Evidence of working in the local community</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge and Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>-Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training</li>
          
          <li>-Computer literate </li>
          
          <li>-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills </li>
          
          <li>-Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
          
          <li>-Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care </li>
          
          <li>-High level of enthusiasm and motivation. </li>
          
          <li>-Advanced communication skills                             </li>
          
          <li>-Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships</li>
          
          <li>-Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively</li>
          
          <li>-Ability to work under pressure </li>
          
          <li>-Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality </li>
          
          <li>-Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>-Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health </li>
            
            <li>-Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems</li>
            
            <li>-Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post</li>
            
            <li>Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation</li>
            
            <li>-Fluent in languages other than English</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Sunderland Counselling Service</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Northumberland Talking Therapies </p>
      <p>Unit 4, Telford Court</p>
      <p>Morpeth</p>
      <p>Northumberland</p>
      <p>NE61 2DB</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="http://www.sunderlandcounselling.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.sunderlandcounselling.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Sunderland Counselling Service</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Northumberland Talking Therapies </p>
          <p>Unit 4, Telford Court</p>
          <p>Morpeth</p>
          <p>Northumberland</p>
          <p>NE61 2DB</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="http://www.sunderlandcounselling.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.sunderlandcounselling.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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