Are you a Psychology graduate? Are you hoping to become a qualified Psychologist or Therapist in the future? Are you interested in supporting children with mental health needs? Position: Mental Health Teaching Assistant Location: Melksham Salary: 85 to 100 per day Start Date: Immediate A specialist school just outside of Melksham are looking for a recent graduate to join their team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. You will support vulnerable children and teenagers who have been diagnosed with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for an aspiring psychologist to build their experience in mental health support, promoting the opportunity for further study or training in the future. As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with children with a range of mental health challenges. These pupils may also present with additional learning difficulties, such as Autism and ADHD, or behavioural challenges. Your role will involve both academic support and emotional guidance. You will also assist them in developing essential skills such as emotional literacy, self-regulation, positive social interactions, and resilience. This role offers a unique opportunity for psychology graduates looking to build relevant experience. Not only will you learn and implement relevant psychological support strategies, such as CBT, behaviour support plans and restorative practices, you will also receive training regarding safeguarding and de-escalation techniques. This will help address the educational, social and therapeutic needs of each student. If you are interested in this position, then apply today with your CV. The school are looking for a resilient, supportive and open-minded graduate who is able to start immediately. Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Melksham, Melksham, Melksham
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Are you a Psychology graduate? Are you hoping to become a qualified Psychologist or Therapist in the future? Are you interested in supporting children with mental health needs? Position: Mental Health Teaching Assistant Location: Melksham Salary: 85 to 100 per day Start Date: Immediate A specialist school just outside of Melksham are looking for a recent graduate to join their team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. You will support vulnerable children and teenagers who have been diagnosed with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for an aspiring psychologist to build their experience in mental health support, promoting the opportunity for further study or training in the future. As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with children with a range of mental health challenges. These pupils may also present with additional learning difficulties, such as Autism and ADHD, or behavioural challenges. Your role will involve both academic support and emotional guidance. You will also assist them in developing essential skills such as emotional literacy, self-regulation, positive social interactions, and resilience. This role offers a unique opportunity for psychology graduates looking to build relevant experience. Not only will you learn and implement relevant psychological support strategies, such as CBT, behaviour support plans and restorative practices, you will also receive training regarding safeguarding and de-escalation techniques. This will help address the educational, social and therapeutic needs of each student. If you are interested in this position, then apply today with your CV. The school are looking for a resilient, supportive and open-minded graduate who is able to start immediately. Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Melksham, Melksham, Melksham
A Specialist School just outside of Warminster are looking for a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate to join their support team and work with their students coping with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is an ideal role for a graduate hoping to become a trained Psychologist in the future, with a genuine interest in supporting children with psychological needs. The students at this school come from diverse backgrounds, with some facing challenges related to trauma, neglect, attachment issues and anxiety. They require support to help manage their emotions in a healthy manner, enabling them to regulate and process their feelings, and cope independently in the future. You will therefore need to be resilient, supportive and passionate about mental health support. Your daily duties will involve collaborating with the class teacher and other experienced staff members to educate the pupils. You will help to manage any challenging behaviours that arise, as well as working on a one-to-one basis to ensure they are on task. Additionally, you will play a role in identifying potential triggers for the pupils in regard to their trauma and mental health needs. This is the perfect opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to build their experience working with children who need psychological support. You will help facilitate various therapeutic techniques, as well as employing restorative practices aimed at promoting mental well-being. You will also get the chance to work alongside Psychologists and Therapists based at the school, setting you aside from other graduates! The ideal Psychology Graduate will be proactive and friendly, with a passion for mental health. Any previous experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs would be beneficial. Aspiring Psychologist Mental Health Support Worker ASAP Start 85 - 100 per day Warminster If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your updated CV - the school are looking for someone to start immediately! Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Warminster, Warminster, Warminster
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
A Specialist School just outside of Warminster are looking for a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate to join their support team and work with their students coping with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is an ideal role for a graduate hoping to become a trained Psychologist in the future, with a genuine interest in supporting children with psychological needs. The students at this school come from diverse backgrounds, with some facing challenges related to trauma, neglect, attachment issues and anxiety. They require support to help manage their emotions in a healthy manner, enabling them to regulate and process their feelings, and cope independently in the future. You will therefore need to be resilient, supportive and passionate about mental health support. Your daily duties will involve collaborating with the class teacher and other experienced staff members to educate the pupils. You will help to manage any challenging behaviours that arise, as well as working on a one-to-one basis to ensure they are on task. Additionally, you will play a role in identifying potential triggers for the pupils in regard to their trauma and mental health needs. This is the perfect opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to build their experience working with children who need psychological support. You will help facilitate various therapeutic techniques, as well as employing restorative practices aimed at promoting mental well-being. You will also get the chance to work alongside Psychologists and Therapists based at the school, setting you aside from other graduates! The ideal Psychology Graduate will be proactive and friendly, with a passion for mental health. Any previous experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs would be beneficial. Aspiring Psychologist Mental Health Support Worker ASAP Start 85 - 100 per day Warminster If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your updated CV - the school are looking for someone to start immediately! Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Warminster, Warminster, Warminster
Are you passionate about early intervention and improving the emotional wellbeing of children and young people?We're recruiting on behalf of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust for a Band 6 Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) to join their Children's Emotional Health & Wellbeing Team.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions to children, young people and their families across the Belfast Trust area. You'll work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team including clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, counsellors, health visitors and family support workers, promoting trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practice in accessible community settings.As a qualified CAP (CYP), you will practice autonomously within your scope, under the supervision of a registered Clinical Psychologist, managing your own caseload while contributing to wider service development and evaluation.The role: Conduct specialist psychological assessments, formulations and risk assessments for children and young people, drawing on cognitive-behavioural, systemic and other evidence-based models. Develop collaborative formulations with children, young people and families to inform individualised intervention plans. Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based psychological interventions (including CBT-informed and systemic approaches) in individual and group formats. Provide early therapeutic support to parents/carers, enhancing understanding of child development and emotional wellbeing. Manage a defined caseload, making proactive care decisions within scope of practice and under supervision. Use psychological measurement tools and outcome measures to evaluate clinical effectiveness and inform service improvement. Act as a psychological resource within multidisciplinary teams, offering guidance and contributing to psychologically informed practice. Deliver training and share psychological knowledge with colleagues, parents/carers and partner agencies. Participate in audit, research and service evaluation to support continuous improvement. Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with professional, ethical and governance standards. The PersonAs the successful candidate, you will meet the following essential criteria:Essential: An Honours Degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Registration with the British Psychological Society. MSc Clinical Associate in Psychology (Children & Young People) qualification accredited by the BPS. Knowledge of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children, young people and families. Understanding of neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties in children and young people. Ability to communicate effectively in highly emotive settings and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Full UK driving licence and access to a car (reasonable adjustments considered in line with disability provisions). What's in it for you? £19.78 hourly pay rate. Long term temporary assignment. Structured clinical supervision in line with BPS standards. Opportunity to contribute to an expanding psychological workforce and shape early intervention services across Belfast. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs at . MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. This position is subject to an Enhanced criminal record check through AccessNI with a barred check against Children/Young People . A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about early intervention and improving the emotional wellbeing of children and young people?We're recruiting on behalf of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust for a Band 6 Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) to join their Children's Emotional Health & Wellbeing Team.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions to children, young people and their families across the Belfast Trust area. You'll work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team including clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, counsellors, health visitors and family support workers, promoting trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practice in accessible community settings.As a qualified CAP (CYP), you will practice autonomously within your scope, under the supervision of a registered Clinical Psychologist, managing your own caseload while contributing to wider service development and evaluation.The role: Conduct specialist psychological assessments, formulations and risk assessments for children and young people, drawing on cognitive-behavioural, systemic and other evidence-based models. Develop collaborative formulations with children, young people and families to inform individualised intervention plans. Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based psychological interventions (including CBT-informed and systemic approaches) in individual and group formats. Provide early therapeutic support to parents/carers, enhancing understanding of child development and emotional wellbeing. Manage a defined caseload, making proactive care decisions within scope of practice and under supervision. Use psychological measurement tools and outcome measures to evaluate clinical effectiveness and inform service improvement. Act as a psychological resource within multidisciplinary teams, offering guidance and contributing to psychologically informed practice. Deliver training and share psychological knowledge with colleagues, parents/carers and partner agencies. Participate in audit, research and service evaluation to support continuous improvement. Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with professional, ethical and governance standards. The PersonAs the successful candidate, you will meet the following essential criteria:Essential: An Honours Degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Registration with the British Psychological Society. MSc Clinical Associate in Psychology (Children & Young People) qualification accredited by the BPS. Knowledge of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children, young people and families. Understanding of neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties in children and young people. Ability to communicate effectively in highly emotive settings and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Full UK driving licence and access to a car (reasonable adjustments considered in line with disability provisions). What's in it for you? £19.78 hourly pay rate. Long term temporary assignment. Structured clinical supervision in line with BPS standards. Opportunity to contribute to an expanding psychological workforce and shape early intervention services across Belfast. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs at . MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. This position is subject to an Enhanced criminal record check through AccessNI with a barred check against Children/Young People . A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Advanced Clinical Practitioner £49,056 - £55,323 per annum Permanent, Full - time, 36 hours per week About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of advanced social worker in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise as a clinical social worker. The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to take a lead in compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills in offering case consultation, supervision and working creatively in time limited child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC. In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised. About The Team You'll Be Working In SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been established in the borough for over twelve years. It is positioned within Children's Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work. The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. The established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive. About You The Advanced Social Worker plays a key role within the team by taking a lead in producing the independent parenting assessments. The quality and robustness of SISP's assessments and report writing are well regarded within the Family Proceedings Courts. Advanced Social Workers are also involved in the team's clinical/therapeutic and consultancy work under SISP's prevent LAC remit. In line with SISP's systemic practice the APs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team. This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children's Services. 1. To take the lead role in undertaking specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings, in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research. 2. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with children and their families who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming looked after or supporting rehabilitation of children from care. 3. To attend and contribute to the SISP's weekly systemic group supervision, offering a professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions. 4. To offer specialist consultation to social workers from the wider service. Your Skills: 1. To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection. 2. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence. 3. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court's timeframe and deadlines. 4. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as assessment of risk, attachment, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical. Professional Qualifications: 1. Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work Qualification. 2. Social Work England (SWE) Registered. 3. Enhanced DBS check is required. We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you. The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact Colette Curran and Sonali Karve Team Managers (job share) SISP Email: and Telephone: / Interviews for this job will be held on 24 th and 25 th March 2026. Closing date: 18 th March 2026
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Advanced Clinical Practitioner £49,056 - £55,323 per annum Permanent, Full - time, 36 hours per week About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of advanced social worker in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise as a clinical social worker. The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to take a lead in compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills in offering case consultation, supervision and working creatively in time limited child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC. In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised. About The Team You'll Be Working In SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been established in the borough for over twelve years. It is positioned within Children's Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work. The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. The established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive. About You The Advanced Social Worker plays a key role within the team by taking a lead in producing the independent parenting assessments. The quality and robustness of SISP's assessments and report writing are well regarded within the Family Proceedings Courts. Advanced Social Workers are also involved in the team's clinical/therapeutic and consultancy work under SISP's prevent LAC remit. In line with SISP's systemic practice the APs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team. This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children's Services. 1. To take the lead role in undertaking specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings, in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research. 2. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with children and their families who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming looked after or supporting rehabilitation of children from care. 3. To attend and contribute to the SISP's weekly systemic group supervision, offering a professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions. 4. To offer specialist consultation to social workers from the wider service. Your Skills: 1. To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection. 2. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence. 3. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court's timeframe and deadlines. 4. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as assessment of risk, attachment, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical. Professional Qualifications: 1. Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work Qualification. 2. Social Work England (SWE) Registered. 3. Enhanced DBS check is required. We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you. The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact Colette Curran and Sonali Karve Team Managers (job share) SISP Email: and Telephone: / Interviews for this job will be held on 24 th and 25 th March 2026. Closing date: 18 th March 2026
The post holder will be responsible for managing their own clinical caseload. This role involves the assessment and delivery of appropriate high-intensity psychological interventions to individuals presenting with common mental health difficulties within an NHS Talking Therapies service. Applicants must have completed and achieved their professional qualification independently and not via a Talking Therapies funded training route. The post holder will be expected to attend regular clinical supervision and may take on additional responsibilities to support ongoing service development as required. The role involves working with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and age groups, using interpreters where appropriate. Delivery will take place across community settings (including GP surgeries), psychological treatment centres, and remotely. The post holder will be required to work from the Bexleyheath office for up to three days per week. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic clinician who is motivated to contribute to service development and embrace flexible and innovative ways of working. This post offers the opportunity to work alongside professionals from a variety of therapeutic backgrounds as part of an evolving and integrated team. We are committed to promoting a healthy work life balance and fostering a positive and supportive working environment. Key Responsibilities Clinical Accept referrals in line with agreed service protocols. Conduct assessments and deliver therapy via telephone, video consultation and face-to-face appointments. Deliver High Intensity CBT treatment in both individual and group formats (as agreed). Assess suitability of referrals in accordance with departmental protocols and refer clients to alternative services where appropriate. Formulate, implement and evaluate evidence-based treatment plans. Involve family members and carers in treatment where appropriate, communicating formulations sensitively and in accessible language. Promote access to psychological therapies within peripheral settings. For example, therapists working in GP surgeries will attend practice meetings, build effective working relationships with primary care teams, and ensure promotional materials are readily available for both professionals and members of the public. Liaise with other psychological therapy services to enhance collaborative working and improve service provision for local residents. Plan and coordinate appropriate packages of care, communicating effectively with internal and external professionals to support continuity and transfer of care where required. Undertake risk assessments, develop risk management plans, and initiate appropriate action when indicated, including referrals to secondary care and safeguarding services. Collect and record outcome data using the TALKING THERAPIES IAPTUS system, ensuring accurate documentation of clinical contacts, records, and care pathway progression. Ensure care is delivered within the stepped care framework in use within the service. Adhere to the service operations manual and relevant policies and procedures. Take proactive responsibility for meeting agreed clinical activity targets, including therapy contact hours. Contribute to clinical governance processes within your area of practice under the supervision of a Senior Therapist. Develop a specialist clinical interest area (e.g. PTSD, OCD, Long-Term Health Conditions, Perinatal Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Social Anxiety). Specialist focus may evolve in line with service needs and continuing professional development. Participate in clinical audit activities, including analysing service user feedback and presenting findings verbally and in writing. Training and Supervision Attend regular clinical supervision (individual and/or group) within the service. Participate in peer supervision. Actively engage in continuing professional development (CPD), including effective use of supervision. Attend and complete all required Talking Therapies-approved workshops and training relevant to professional objectives. Contribute to peer learning through journal clubs and in-house CPD events. Provide supervision to other staff where appropriate, following completion of relevant training and experience. Professional Maintain client confidentiality at all times. Liaise effectively with colleagues across Mind in Bexley and other relevant teams. Contribute to public and professional education programmes under the supervision of senior clinicians. Deliver psychoeducational sessions within a CBT framework to groups of service users under supervision. Take responsibility for the clinical governance of your own professional practice. Attend supervision, case management, and line management meetings regularly, actively participating in objective setting and performance reviews. Comply with organisational policies, procedures and standards. Promote and contribute to a positive therapeutic culture within the team and across the wider service. You may be required to work one evening shift (12pm 8pm) and occasional Saturdays to meet the needs of service users.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
The post holder will be responsible for managing their own clinical caseload. This role involves the assessment and delivery of appropriate high-intensity psychological interventions to individuals presenting with common mental health difficulties within an NHS Talking Therapies service. Applicants must have completed and achieved their professional qualification independently and not via a Talking Therapies funded training route. The post holder will be expected to attend regular clinical supervision and may take on additional responsibilities to support ongoing service development as required. The role involves working with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and age groups, using interpreters where appropriate. Delivery will take place across community settings (including GP surgeries), psychological treatment centres, and remotely. The post holder will be required to work from the Bexleyheath office for up to three days per week. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic clinician who is motivated to contribute to service development and embrace flexible and innovative ways of working. This post offers the opportunity to work alongside professionals from a variety of therapeutic backgrounds as part of an evolving and integrated team. We are committed to promoting a healthy work life balance and fostering a positive and supportive working environment. Key Responsibilities Clinical Accept referrals in line with agreed service protocols. Conduct assessments and deliver therapy via telephone, video consultation and face-to-face appointments. Deliver High Intensity CBT treatment in both individual and group formats (as agreed). Assess suitability of referrals in accordance with departmental protocols and refer clients to alternative services where appropriate. Formulate, implement and evaluate evidence-based treatment plans. Involve family members and carers in treatment where appropriate, communicating formulations sensitively and in accessible language. Promote access to psychological therapies within peripheral settings. For example, therapists working in GP surgeries will attend practice meetings, build effective working relationships with primary care teams, and ensure promotional materials are readily available for both professionals and members of the public. Liaise with other psychological therapy services to enhance collaborative working and improve service provision for local residents. Plan and coordinate appropriate packages of care, communicating effectively with internal and external professionals to support continuity and transfer of care where required. Undertake risk assessments, develop risk management plans, and initiate appropriate action when indicated, including referrals to secondary care and safeguarding services. Collect and record outcome data using the TALKING THERAPIES IAPTUS system, ensuring accurate documentation of clinical contacts, records, and care pathway progression. Ensure care is delivered within the stepped care framework in use within the service. Adhere to the service operations manual and relevant policies and procedures. Take proactive responsibility for meeting agreed clinical activity targets, including therapy contact hours. Contribute to clinical governance processes within your area of practice under the supervision of a Senior Therapist. Develop a specialist clinical interest area (e.g. PTSD, OCD, Long-Term Health Conditions, Perinatal Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Social Anxiety). Specialist focus may evolve in line with service needs and continuing professional development. Participate in clinical audit activities, including analysing service user feedback and presenting findings verbally and in writing. Training and Supervision Attend regular clinical supervision (individual and/or group) within the service. Participate in peer supervision. Actively engage in continuing professional development (CPD), including effective use of supervision. Attend and complete all required Talking Therapies-approved workshops and training relevant to professional objectives. Contribute to peer learning through journal clubs and in-house CPD events. Provide supervision to other staff where appropriate, following completion of relevant training and experience. Professional Maintain client confidentiality at all times. Liaise effectively with colleagues across Mind in Bexley and other relevant teams. Contribute to public and professional education programmes under the supervision of senior clinicians. Deliver psychoeducational sessions within a CBT framework to groups of service users under supervision. Take responsibility for the clinical governance of your own professional practice. Attend supervision, case management, and line management meetings regularly, actively participating in objective setting and performance reviews. Comply with organisational policies, procedures and standards. Promote and contribute to a positive therapeutic culture within the team and across the wider service. You may be required to work one evening shift (12pm 8pm) and occasional Saturdays to meet the needs of service users.
Go back South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Principle Clinical/ Counselling/ Health Psychologist The closing date is 05 March 2026 The Medical Psychology service provides psychological assessment, support and treatment to medical patients within South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is based at the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. We are pleased to be recruiting for highly experienced Senior Clinical/Counselling/ Health Psychologists or Psychological Therapists to contribute to the specialist clinical services, supervision and leadership within our maternal mental health service. Main duties of the job A Principal Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to work alongside Consultant Psychologists to provide specialist clinical services, supervision and leadership into the Medical Psychology department. As a department we provide input across the trust into a range of specialities including but not limited to; neuropsychology, oncology, haematology, palliative care, rheumatology, diabetes, pain, CFS, infectious diseases, renal, burns and plastics. The post holder will have responsibilities for providing leadership within the specific area of Maternal Mental Health. The post holder will take a lead on specific audit and service evaluation projects and will be involved in service development projects with the aim of expanding the service in line with national guidelines and standards. The post will also involve line management and clinical supervision of other staff. Applicants will need to have had experience of working in a clinical health setting or similar setting relevant to the role in maternal mental health. Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions. Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Knowledge Well-developed knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of psychology. To demonstrate expert knowledge of psychological principles relevant to the clinical specialism through both direct clinical contribution and as a resource to the whole of the multidisciplinary team in terms of patient management. Knowledge of legislation in relation to relevant client groups and the healthcare system. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the British Psychological Society and Health and Care Professionals Council or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. Detailed knowledge of the skills and competencies of delivery of at least one evidenced based model of psychological therapy relevant to working with patients with physical health conditions (e.g. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy). Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings. Experience Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatments of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, including across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as an individual practitioner and within the context of multidisciplinary care. Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision. Experience of carrying out successful audit, research, and service development projects. Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care. Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience in one or more clinical settings. Qualifications Psychologists - Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology BPS/HCPC accredited. Psychological Therapists-completed relevant level 2 required for BABCP accreditation .OR For Psychological Therapists: A recorded/registered qualification in a core health or social care profession at graduate level (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy) or have passed the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) pre-requisite criteria as recognised by the BABCP prior to undertaking post-graduate training. Completed BABCP Level 2 postgraduate training at a level required for BABCP accreditation. Completed training course in clinical supervision and/or accredited to supervise psychological practitioners Current registration with the BABCP as a Psychological Therapist or HCPC Registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychologist Additional training beyond entry level qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice or therapeutic approach (e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) relevant to the psychological needs of medical patients (at least level 1 training) OR a combination of specialist short courses and/an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by a registered body Evidence of CPD development Attendance at leadership and development programme Personal Attributes Highly effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to meet the requirements of clinical governance in the maintenance of high standards of clinical practice in the context of regular exposure to highly distressing experiences and unpleasant working conditions. Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse. A passion and enthusiasm for working with patients in a medical psychology setting Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum (pro rata)
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Go back South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Principle Clinical/ Counselling/ Health Psychologist The closing date is 05 March 2026 The Medical Psychology service provides psychological assessment, support and treatment to medical patients within South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is based at the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. We are pleased to be recruiting for highly experienced Senior Clinical/Counselling/ Health Psychologists or Psychological Therapists to contribute to the specialist clinical services, supervision and leadership within our maternal mental health service. Main duties of the job A Principal Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to work alongside Consultant Psychologists to provide specialist clinical services, supervision and leadership into the Medical Psychology department. As a department we provide input across the trust into a range of specialities including but not limited to; neuropsychology, oncology, haematology, palliative care, rheumatology, diabetes, pain, CFS, infectious diseases, renal, burns and plastics. The post holder will have responsibilities for providing leadership within the specific area of Maternal Mental Health. The post holder will take a lead on specific audit and service evaluation projects and will be involved in service development projects with the aim of expanding the service in line with national guidelines and standards. The post will also involve line management and clinical supervision of other staff. Applicants will need to have had experience of working in a clinical health setting or similar setting relevant to the role in maternal mental health. Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions. Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Knowledge Well-developed knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of psychology. To demonstrate expert knowledge of psychological principles relevant to the clinical specialism through both direct clinical contribution and as a resource to the whole of the multidisciplinary team in terms of patient management. Knowledge of legislation in relation to relevant client groups and the healthcare system. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the British Psychological Society and Health and Care Professionals Council or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. Detailed knowledge of the skills and competencies of delivery of at least one evidenced based model of psychological therapy relevant to working with patients with physical health conditions (e.g. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy). Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings. Experience Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatments of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, including across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as an individual practitioner and within the context of multidisciplinary care. Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision. Experience of carrying out successful audit, research, and service development projects. Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care. Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts. Experience in one or more clinical settings. Qualifications Psychologists - Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology BPS/HCPC accredited. Psychological Therapists-completed relevant level 2 required for BABCP accreditation .OR For Psychological Therapists: A recorded/registered qualification in a core health or social care profession at graduate level (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy) or have passed the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) pre-requisite criteria as recognised by the BABCP prior to undertaking post-graduate training. Completed BABCP Level 2 postgraduate training at a level required for BABCP accreditation. Completed training course in clinical supervision and/or accredited to supervise psychological practitioners Current registration with the BABCP as a Psychological Therapist or HCPC Registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychologist Additional training beyond entry level qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice or therapeutic approach (e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) relevant to the psychological needs of medical patients (at least level 1 training) OR a combination of specialist short courses and/an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by a registered body Evidence of CPD development Attendance at leadership and development programme Personal Attributes Highly effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to meet the requirements of clinical governance in the maintenance of high standards of clinical practice in the context of regular exposure to highly distressing experiences and unpleasant working conditions. Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse. A passion and enthusiasm for working with patients in a medical psychology setting Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum (pro rata)
Clinical Psychologist Community Neurorehabilitation Job title: Clinical Psychologist for Community Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Salary: Band 8a Job type: Permanent Full time (0.5 WTE) -18.75 hours per week Main duties of the job We are delighted to offer the exciting opportunity for a clinical psychologist specialising in neuropsychology to work in Haringey stroke and neuro-rehabilitation services. As a senior member of the MDT holding leadership responsibilities, there will be opportunities to develop the role of neuropsychology within the wider MDT. The post involves close working with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and rehabilitation assistants. Strong communication and team-working skills are essential. The successful candidate will have post-qualification clinical and consulting experience in the area of neuropsychology. The post-holder will also be part of a small but supportive neuropsychology team which supports learning, creative working and service development. You will work with another B8a clinical psychologist under the supervision and support of the lead clinical neuropsychologist for Whittington Health. The teams value and celebrate diversity and welcome candidates from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. About us You will have access to NLFT (previously known as Camden & Islington Foundation NHS Trust) CPD events and we are happy to provide supervision and support to those undertaking the TiCN/QiCN. Please note that although this role is employed by NLFT you will be working in Haringey for Whittington Health. Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust? We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart. 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors. We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme We have excellent internal staff network support groups. Job responsibilities Clinical To provide specialist neuropsychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate. To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and their families to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service. To provide specialist neuropsychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients. To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients. To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients. To undertake responsibilities as a member of the multi-professional Community Rehabilitation Team, including attending team meetings. To liaise with specialist units around the country with whom Islington patients are placed, monitoring the rehabilitation programmes provided in the units and planning for discharge back to local services. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To provide specialist neuropsychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate. To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and their families to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service. To provide specialist neuropsychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients. To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients. To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients. To undertake responsibilities as a member of the multi-professional Community Rehabilitation Team, including attending team meetings. To liaise with specialist units around the country with whom Islington patients are placed, monitoring the rehabilitation programmes provided in the units and planning for discharge back to local services. Teaching, training, and supervision To provide professional and clinical supervision of trainee psychologists and, where required, assistant psychologists. To continue to develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and clinical supervision. To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of clinical and/or other applied psychologists, as appropriate. To provide supervision to other professional groups as appropriate (e.g. occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants). Management, policy and service development. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the services operational policies, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit. To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing. To manage the workloads of trainee psychologists and, where required, of assistant psychologists, within the framework of the services policies and procedures. To be involved, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing of assistant psychologists and trainee psychologists. Research and service evaluation To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members. To undertake project management, including audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service to help develop and evaluate service provision. To undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research. Person Specification Education and qualifications Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 2000) as accredited by the HCPC. Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical psychologist or a counselling psychologist Training in supervision of trainee clinical psychologist Experience Completion of substantial post-doctoral post-qualification supervised clinical NHS experience working with clients in the area of neuro-rehabilitation/assessment Experience of working as a psychologist within a neuro multi-disciplinary team Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision Knowledge Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological intervention with people with neurological conditions. Further training (to include CPD events) in the application of clinical neuropsychology Skills and abilities Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues Skills in the use of methods of neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management Interest and ability to contribute to service development Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Clinical Psychologist Community Neurorehabilitation Job title: Clinical Psychologist for Community Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Salary: Band 8a Job type: Permanent Full time (0.5 WTE) -18.75 hours per week Main duties of the job We are delighted to offer the exciting opportunity for a clinical psychologist specialising in neuropsychology to work in Haringey stroke and neuro-rehabilitation services. As a senior member of the MDT holding leadership responsibilities, there will be opportunities to develop the role of neuropsychology within the wider MDT. The post involves close working with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and rehabilitation assistants. Strong communication and team-working skills are essential. The successful candidate will have post-qualification clinical and consulting experience in the area of neuropsychology. The post-holder will also be part of a small but supportive neuropsychology team which supports learning, creative working and service development. You will work with another B8a clinical psychologist under the supervision and support of the lead clinical neuropsychologist for Whittington Health. The teams value and celebrate diversity and welcome candidates from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. About us You will have access to NLFT (previously known as Camden & Islington Foundation NHS Trust) CPD events and we are happy to provide supervision and support to those undertaking the TiCN/QiCN. Please note that although this role is employed by NLFT you will be working in Haringey for Whittington Health. Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust? We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart. 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors. We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme We have excellent internal staff network support groups. Job responsibilities Clinical To provide specialist neuropsychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate. To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and their families to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service. To provide specialist neuropsychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients. To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients. To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients. To undertake responsibilities as a member of the multi-professional Community Rehabilitation Team, including attending team meetings. To liaise with specialist units around the country with whom Islington patients are placed, monitoring the rehabilitation programmes provided in the units and planning for discharge back to local services. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To provide specialist neuropsychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate. To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and their families to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service. To provide specialist neuropsychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients. To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients. To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients. To undertake responsibilities as a member of the multi-professional Community Rehabilitation Team, including attending team meetings. To liaise with specialist units around the country with whom Islington patients are placed, monitoring the rehabilitation programmes provided in the units and planning for discharge back to local services. Teaching, training, and supervision To provide professional and clinical supervision of trainee psychologists and, where required, assistant psychologists. To continue to develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and clinical supervision. To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of clinical and/or other applied psychologists, as appropriate. To provide supervision to other professional groups as appropriate (e.g. occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants). Management, policy and service development. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the services operational policies, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit. To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing. To manage the workloads of trainee psychologists and, where required, of assistant psychologists, within the framework of the services policies and procedures. To be involved, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing of assistant psychologists and trainee psychologists. Research and service evaluation To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members. To undertake project management, including audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service to help develop and evaluate service provision. To undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research. Person Specification Education and qualifications Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 2000) as accredited by the HCPC. Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical psychologist or a counselling psychologist Training in supervision of trainee clinical psychologist Experience Completion of substantial post-doctoral post-qualification supervised clinical NHS experience working with clients in the area of neuro-rehabilitation/assessment Experience of working as a psychologist within a neuro multi-disciplinary team Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision Knowledge Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological intervention with people with neurological conditions. Further training (to include CPD events) in the application of clinical neuropsychology Skills and abilities Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues Skills in the use of methods of neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management Interest and ability to contribute to service development Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata
Band 6 -Nurse Team Leader - Wellington Ward - Conquest Hospital Wellington Wardis a 20-bedded General Medical Ward. Patients. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and welcoming team. We work very closely with our colleagues from Adult Social Care and Allied Health Professionals - Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and with our Mental Health Team. Our aim is to maximise and deliver excellent patient care by using all the resources available. To reduce length of hospital, stay and maintain patient flow. This is achieved by having a daily multi-disciplinary meeting, to discuss every patient. The Hospital Intervention Team, Social Services, medical teams and the nursing staff, meet to establish the needs of the patient, the management plan and how a safe discharge can be achieved in the timeliest manner. Main duties of the job You will provide strong leadership, excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and support students and staff with clinical expertise. Experience in some of the acute fields of nursing covered by the ward would be an advantage. The successful applicant will be expected to function effectively under pressure without compromising basic standards of care and professionalism. In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. You will need at least two years' experience in an acute setting at Band 5, ENB 998(Mentorship level 3) or the equivalent, opportunities for further education will be available. Our aim is to maximise patient care, by using all the resources available, to reduce length of hospital stay and maintain patient flow. This is achieved by holding a daily multi-disciplinary meeting, to discuss every patient. The Hospital Intervention Team, Social Services, both medical teams and the nursing staff, meet to establish the needs of the patient, the management plan and how a safe discharge can be achieved in the most timely manner In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications / Training Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Degree level qualification relevant to role Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc Management or leadership qualification or training Education and training qualification Quality improvement training and qualification Experience Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation Experience in the take charge role and be able to lead a shift in the clinical area, demonstrating the ability to manage the clinical area, lead people and deal with emergencies and queries effectively Experience in leading a team or service change/QI project Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice guidance Clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice. Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve and lead discussions within the team to resolve complex issues Other Flexibility in working hours and patterns Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care, calculation of drug dosages and communication of distressing or unwelcome information Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Band 6 -Nurse Team Leader - Wellington Ward - Conquest Hospital Wellington Wardis a 20-bedded General Medical Ward. Patients. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and welcoming team. We work very closely with our colleagues from Adult Social Care and Allied Health Professionals - Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and with our Mental Health Team. Our aim is to maximise and deliver excellent patient care by using all the resources available. To reduce length of hospital, stay and maintain patient flow. This is achieved by having a daily multi-disciplinary meeting, to discuss every patient. The Hospital Intervention Team, Social Services, medical teams and the nursing staff, meet to establish the needs of the patient, the management plan and how a safe discharge can be achieved in the timeliest manner. Main duties of the job You will provide strong leadership, excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and support students and staff with clinical expertise. Experience in some of the acute fields of nursing covered by the ward would be an advantage. The successful applicant will be expected to function effectively under pressure without compromising basic standards of care and professionalism. In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. You will need at least two years' experience in an acute setting at Band 5, ENB 998(Mentorship level 3) or the equivalent, opportunities for further education will be available. Our aim is to maximise patient care, by using all the resources available, to reduce length of hospital stay and maintain patient flow. This is achieved by holding a daily multi-disciplinary meeting, to discuss every patient. The Hospital Intervention Team, Social Services, both medical teams and the nursing staff, meet to establish the needs of the patient, the management plan and how a safe discharge can be achieved in the most timely manner In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications / Training Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Degree level qualification relevant to role Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc Management or leadership qualification or training Education and training qualification Quality improvement training and qualification Experience Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation Experience in the take charge role and be able to lead a shift in the clinical area, demonstrating the ability to manage the clinical area, lead people and deal with emergencies and queries effectively Experience in leading a team or service change/QI project Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice guidance Clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice. Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve and lead discussions within the team to resolve complex issues Other Flexibility in working hours and patterns Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care, calculation of drug dosages and communication of distressing or unwelcome information Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Early Intervention in Psychosis The closing date is 08 March 2026 This is an exciting developmental post for a keen, enthusiastic and motivated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. In this role you will be given ample opportunities to develop your skills and expertise in working with patients experiencing their first episode of psychosis. You will join our excellent East and North PATH (Psychosis: Prevention, Assessment and Treatment in Hertfordshire) Service. PATH is a specialist service for those experiencing their first episode of psychosis in Hertfordshire. Psychological Therapies within the PATH team are going through an exciting time of transformation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play an active role in services development, utilising and mastering their leadership as well as supervision, consultation and therapeutic skills. This time of transformation is the start of our journey in ensuring our service users receive the right treatment at the right time and can go on to lead fulfilling lives. Do you want to be part of this exciting journey? This development post is suitable for newly qualified Band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with interest in psychosis and a desire to develop skills and knowledge to the level of an 8a clinician. Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with experience working with individuals with psychosis, including having relevant training in CBT for Psychosis and/or Family Intervention can be appointed directly into a Band 8a role. Main duties of the job The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be skilled in working within recovery based, trauma informed and collaborative approaches to care planning, assessment, therapy, supervision and consultation. The successful candidate will be working flexibly and creatively with service users and other professionals in order to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. The post holder will supervise, consult and support trainee psychologists/psychotherapists and other clinical members of the team who provide psychologically based care and treatment. The post holder will work within the wider MDT, will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures, and will utilise research skills for audit, policy, service development and research. We offer a bespoke professional development plan. Psychologists would be encouraged to apply for HEE funded Family Intervention for Psychosis training and CBTp training as necessary. Regarding specialist professional development, PATH has close links with other Early Intervention services. There are opportunities to meet other EIP professionals outside of the Trust and attend CPD sessions run by the group. For applicants who are keen on development such as teaching and conducting research, there will also be opportunities available. We have established links with University of Hertfordshire DClinPsy course and with King's College London. About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services. The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Our Trust values are: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it! Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be? Then please read on Job responsibilities Main responsibilities include good governance of psychological therapies for people with psychosis, providing assessment, therapy, clinical supervision and consultation. An important part of this role is effective data collection to evidence the efficacy of psychological interventions. It is anticipated that this post holder will work with people accessing the service within East and North Hertfordshire, but there may be a requirement to support service delivery and development more widely across Hertfordshire. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please refer to the attached documents. Person Specification Qualifications Doctoral/Masters level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS and current registration with HCPC Professional qualification degree level, which should include knowledge and application of research methodology Additional specialist knowledge or training in psychological therapies including CBTp and Family Intervention Experience Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life span's presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one evidence based psychological therapy (i.e. CBT, Family Intervention or CFT) relevant to the treatment of adults with complex problems and their families Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and inter-agency collaboration Ability to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings Experience of working in a community mental health setting Experience of service quality monitoring e.g. clinical audit, evaluative research, etc. Experience of teaching, training and/or offering supervision Skills and Knowledge Ability to communicate orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Ability to work and communicate therapeutically with clients and their families consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating Ability to keep accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with clients from diverse backgrounds Ability to apply psychology in different cultural contexts Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving) IT Skills; including the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook, entering data onto electronic patient records Ability to travel and work flexibly across different sites in Hertfordshire Ability to deliver complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Ability to comply with BPS/HCPC/BABCP professional standards and current developments in the field of mental health and well-being Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust £47,810 to £62,682 a yearper annum, pro rata
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Early Intervention in Psychosis The closing date is 08 March 2026 This is an exciting developmental post for a keen, enthusiastic and motivated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. In this role you will be given ample opportunities to develop your skills and expertise in working with patients experiencing their first episode of psychosis. You will join our excellent East and North PATH (Psychosis: Prevention, Assessment and Treatment in Hertfordshire) Service. PATH is a specialist service for those experiencing their first episode of psychosis in Hertfordshire. Psychological Therapies within the PATH team are going through an exciting time of transformation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play an active role in services development, utilising and mastering their leadership as well as supervision, consultation and therapeutic skills. This time of transformation is the start of our journey in ensuring our service users receive the right treatment at the right time and can go on to lead fulfilling lives. Do you want to be part of this exciting journey? This development post is suitable for newly qualified Band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with interest in psychosis and a desire to develop skills and knowledge to the level of an 8a clinician. Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with experience working with individuals with psychosis, including having relevant training in CBT for Psychosis and/or Family Intervention can be appointed directly into a Band 8a role. Main duties of the job The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be skilled in working within recovery based, trauma informed and collaborative approaches to care planning, assessment, therapy, supervision and consultation. The successful candidate will be working flexibly and creatively with service users and other professionals in order to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. The post holder will supervise, consult and support trainee psychologists/psychotherapists and other clinical members of the team who provide psychologically based care and treatment. The post holder will work within the wider MDT, will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures, and will utilise research skills for audit, policy, service development and research. We offer a bespoke professional development plan. Psychologists would be encouraged to apply for HEE funded Family Intervention for Psychosis training and CBTp training as necessary. Regarding specialist professional development, PATH has close links with other Early Intervention services. There are opportunities to meet other EIP professionals outside of the Trust and attend CPD sessions run by the group. For applicants who are keen on development such as teaching and conducting research, there will also be opportunities available. We have established links with University of Hertfordshire DClinPsy course and with King's College London. About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services. The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Our Trust values are: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it! Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be? Then please read on Job responsibilities Main responsibilities include good governance of psychological therapies for people with psychosis, providing assessment, therapy, clinical supervision and consultation. An important part of this role is effective data collection to evidence the efficacy of psychological interventions. It is anticipated that this post holder will work with people accessing the service within East and North Hertfordshire, but there may be a requirement to support service delivery and development more widely across Hertfordshire. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please refer to the attached documents. Person Specification Qualifications Doctoral/Masters level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the BPS and current registration with HCPC Professional qualification degree level, which should include knowledge and application of research methodology Additional specialist knowledge or training in psychological therapies including CBTp and Family Intervention Experience Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life span's presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one evidence based psychological therapy (i.e. CBT, Family Intervention or CFT) relevant to the treatment of adults with complex problems and their families Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and inter-agency collaboration Ability to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings Experience of working in a community mental health setting Experience of service quality monitoring e.g. clinical audit, evaluative research, etc. Experience of teaching, training and/or offering supervision Skills and Knowledge Ability to communicate orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Ability to work and communicate therapeutically with clients and their families consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating Ability to keep accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with clients from diverse backgrounds Ability to apply psychology in different cultural contexts Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving) IT Skills; including the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook, entering data onto electronic patient records Ability to travel and work flexibly across different sites in Hertfordshire Ability to deliver complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Ability to comply with BPS/HCPC/BABCP professional standards and current developments in the field of mental health and well-being Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust £47,810 to £62,682 a yearper annum, pro rata
36 hours per week About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of advanced social worker in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise as a clinical social worker. The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to take a lead in compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills in offering case consultation, supervision and working creatively in time limited child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC. In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised. About The Team You'll Be Working In SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been established in the borough for over twelve years. It is positioned within Children's Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work. The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. The established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive. About You The Advanced Social Worker plays a key role within the team by taking a lead in producing the independent parenting assessments. The quality and robustness of SISP's assessments and report writing are well regarded within the Family Proceedings Courts. Advanced Social Workers are also involved in the team's clinical/therapeutic and consultancy work under SISP's prevent LAC remit. In line with SISP's systemic practice the APs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team. This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children's Services. To take the lead role in undertaking specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings, in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with children and their families who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming looked after or supporting rehabilitation of children from care. To attend and contribute to the SISP's weekly systemic group supervision, offering a professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions. To offer specialist consultation to social workers from the wider service. Your Skills: To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court's timeframe and deadlines. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as assessment of risk, attachment, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical. Professional Qualifications: Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work Qualification. Social Work England (SWE) Registered. Enhanced DBS check is required. We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you. When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the job description, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Colette Curran and Sonali Karve Team Managers (job share) SISP Email: and Telephone: / Interviews for this job will be held on 24 th and 25 th March 2026. Closing date: 18 th March 2026. To apply please visit our website using the button provided.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
36 hours per week About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of advanced social worker in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise as a clinical social worker. The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to take a lead in compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills in offering case consultation, supervision and working creatively in time limited child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC. In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised. About The Team You'll Be Working In SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been established in the borough for over twelve years. It is positioned within Children's Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work. The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. The established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive. About You The Advanced Social Worker plays a key role within the team by taking a lead in producing the independent parenting assessments. The quality and robustness of SISP's assessments and report writing are well regarded within the Family Proceedings Courts. Advanced Social Workers are also involved in the team's clinical/therapeutic and consultancy work under SISP's prevent LAC remit. In line with SISP's systemic practice the APs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team. This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children's Services. To take the lead role in undertaking specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings, in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with children and their families who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming looked after or supporting rehabilitation of children from care. To attend and contribute to the SISP's weekly systemic group supervision, offering a professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions. To offer specialist consultation to social workers from the wider service. Your Skills: To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court's timeframe and deadlines. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as assessment of risk, attachment, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical. Professional Qualifications: Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work Qualification. Social Work England (SWE) Registered. Enhanced DBS check is required. We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you. When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the job description, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Colette Curran and Sonali Karve Team Managers (job share) SISP Email: and Telephone: / Interviews for this job will be held on 24 th and 25 th March 2026. Closing date: 18 th March 2026. To apply please visit our website using the button provided.
A Specialist School just outside of Trowbridge are looking for a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate to join their support team and work with their students coping with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is an ideal role for a graduate hoping to become a trained Psychologist in the future, with a genuine interest in supporting children with psychological needs. The students at this school come from diverse backgrounds, with some facing challenges related to trauma, neglect, attachment issues and anxiety. They require support to help manage their emotions in a healthy manner, enabling them to regulate and process their feelings, and cope independently in the future. You will therefore need to be resilient, supportive and passionate about mental health support. Your daily duties will involve collaborating with the class teacher and other experienced staff members to educate the pupils. You will help to manage any challenging behaviours that arise, as well as working on a one-to-one basis to ensure they are on task. Additionally, you will play a role in identifying potential triggers for the pupils in regard to their trauma and mental health needs. This is the perfect opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to build their experience working with children who need psychological support. You will help facilitate various therapeutic techniques, as well as employing restorative practices aimed at promoting mental well-being. You will also get the chance to work alongside Psychologists and Therapists based at the school, setting you aside from other graduates! The ideal Psychology Graduate will be proactive and friendly, with a passion for mental health. Any previous experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs would be beneficial. Aspiring Psychologist Mental Health Support Worker ASAP Start 85 - 100 per day Trowbridge If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your updated CV - the school are looking for someone to start immediately! Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Trowbridge, Trowbridge, Trowbridge
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
A Specialist School just outside of Trowbridge are looking for a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate to join their support team and work with their students coping with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is an ideal role for a graduate hoping to become a trained Psychologist in the future, with a genuine interest in supporting children with psychological needs. The students at this school come from diverse backgrounds, with some facing challenges related to trauma, neglect, attachment issues and anxiety. They require support to help manage their emotions in a healthy manner, enabling them to regulate and process their feelings, and cope independently in the future. You will therefore need to be resilient, supportive and passionate about mental health support. Your daily duties will involve collaborating with the class teacher and other experienced staff members to educate the pupils. You will help to manage any challenging behaviours that arise, as well as working on a one-to-one basis to ensure they are on task. Additionally, you will play a role in identifying potential triggers for the pupils in regard to their trauma and mental health needs. This is the perfect opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to build their experience working with children who need psychological support. You will help facilitate various therapeutic techniques, as well as employing restorative practices aimed at promoting mental well-being. You will also get the chance to work alongside Psychologists and Therapists based at the school, setting you aside from other graduates! The ideal Psychology Graduate will be proactive and friendly, with a passion for mental health. Any previous experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs would be beneficial. Aspiring Psychologist Mental Health Support Worker ASAP Start 85 - 100 per day Trowbridge If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your updated CV - the school are looking for someone to start immediately! Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Trowbridge, Trowbridge, Trowbridge
Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy City & Hackney This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established Specialist Psychotherapy Service in an CQC-rated Outstanding Trust. The role will support our pivot towards an even more integrated offer for therapy, supporting the neighbourhood mental health team in delivering a psychologically-informed, trauma-informed, accessible service. The role also involves leading on training for resident doctors, as psychotherapy tutor for the directorate. The team is based in a community clinic, located near the trendy Hoxton/Haggerston/London Fields areas, walking distance from bustling Broadway Market, with its vibrant cafs and shops. The service base is located 10 mins walk from 2 overground connections. Main duties of the job There is 1.0 wte post made available due to maternity leave. The consultant psychiatrist in medical psychotherapy provides input and clinical leadership to the Specialist Psychotherapy service. They work closely with the operational lead and clinical lead to lead a team therapists, psychologists, and junior doctors. The consultant has a significant role in providing input and support to the wards and community neighbourhood mental health team, as well as having oversight of the system ensuring trainees achieve their psychotherapy competencies. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Job responsibilities For further information relating to this vacancy please see attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent Fully registered with the General Medical Council Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT). Membership of the Royal College Of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with RCPsych Guidelines) With or eligible for Approved Clinician status (MHA, 2007) Higher Degree in relevant area Knowledge Experience of clinical work in General Adult Psychiatrist at ST4-6 or Consultant level in the last three years Experience and knowledge of psychopharmacology. Experience of working in adult psychiatry services in the community Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act Understanding of the social aspects relevant to psychiatry Knowledge & experience of recovery-informed service delivery and working with patients as experts by experience Clinical Skills Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership to the team Expertise in risk assessment and the use of evidence based interventions for the treatment of psychosis, mood disorders and co-morbidities Confidence in therapeutic risk taking Commitment to clinical governance Teaching Experience in teaching junior staff Good teaching and communication skills Ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students / staff from other disciplines Experience of teaching non-medical mental health professionals Research Able and willing to teach medical students and lecture on undergraduate and MRCPsych courses Interest & willing to supervise research, audit or QI projects. Published research Personal skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that Commitment to working with service users in ongoing services development. Cultural sensitivity, ability to work with a diverse population. Commitment to continuing professional development. Management, performance and leadership courses. Physical Able to travel between sites as required. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum pro-rata
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy City & Hackney This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established Specialist Psychotherapy Service in an CQC-rated Outstanding Trust. The role will support our pivot towards an even more integrated offer for therapy, supporting the neighbourhood mental health team in delivering a psychologically-informed, trauma-informed, accessible service. The role also involves leading on training for resident doctors, as psychotherapy tutor for the directorate. The team is based in a community clinic, located near the trendy Hoxton/Haggerston/London Fields areas, walking distance from bustling Broadway Market, with its vibrant cafs and shops. The service base is located 10 mins walk from 2 overground connections. Main duties of the job There is 1.0 wte post made available due to maternity leave. The consultant psychiatrist in medical psychotherapy provides input and clinical leadership to the Specialist Psychotherapy service. They work closely with the operational lead and clinical lead to lead a team therapists, psychologists, and junior doctors. The consultant has a significant role in providing input and support to the wards and community neighbourhood mental health team, as well as having oversight of the system ensuring trainees achieve their psychotherapy competencies. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Job responsibilities For further information relating to this vacancy please see attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent Fully registered with the General Medical Council Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT). Membership of the Royal College Of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with RCPsych Guidelines) With or eligible for Approved Clinician status (MHA, 2007) Higher Degree in relevant area Knowledge Experience of clinical work in General Adult Psychiatrist at ST4-6 or Consultant level in the last three years Experience and knowledge of psychopharmacology. Experience of working in adult psychiatry services in the community Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act Understanding of the social aspects relevant to psychiatry Knowledge & experience of recovery-informed service delivery and working with patients as experts by experience Clinical Skills Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership to the team Expertise in risk assessment and the use of evidence based interventions for the treatment of psychosis, mood disorders and co-morbidities Confidence in therapeutic risk taking Commitment to clinical governance Teaching Experience in teaching junior staff Good teaching and communication skills Ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students / staff from other disciplines Experience of teaching non-medical mental health professionals Research Able and willing to teach medical students and lecture on undergraduate and MRCPsych courses Interest & willing to supervise research, audit or QI projects. Published research Personal skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that Commitment to working with service users in ongoing services development. Cultural sensitivity, ability to work with a diverse population. Commitment to continuing professional development. Management, performance and leadership courses. Physical Able to travel between sites as required. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum pro-rata
Go back Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Consultant Older Adult Psychiatrist The closing date is 26 February 2026 An excellentopportunity has arisen for a 0.6WTE Consultant Psychiatrist to join theinpatient team on Meadow Ward - a 12-bedded ward providing acute assessment andtreatment services for people living with dementia at the New Haven Unit in Bromsgrove,Worcestershire. The teamcomprises a Ward Manager, 3 Deputy Ward Managers, 7 Nurses, 4 Nurse Associates,17 Health Care Support Workers, 7 Health Care Assistants, a Band 7 OT Lead, 2 OTAssistants, a Band 6 Physiotherapist, and a Band 2 Administrator. There areapproximately 8,300 people aged 65+ living with dementia in the county. Meadow Ward boasts a purpose-built dementia garden(Meadow Green) which was named the Outdoor Space of the Year at the 2024Design in Mental Health Awards. The newconsultant will be encouraged and actively supported to engage in leadershipand management activities within the Trust. Office base at NewHaven Unit. Post is supportedby a junior doctor. Main duties of the job The Consultant will work closely with the MDTas the Responsible Clinician assuming overall responsibility for a patientscare under the Mental Health Act (or Mental Capacity Act), ensuring that thepatients care and treatment plan is appropriate, lawful, and focused on their needs. Psychiatric input will be delivered throughcomprehensive assessment, diagnosis, care planning and treatment formulation, utilisingevidence-based treatments. A focus on holistic assessment and managementof patients addressing biopsychosocial needs of patients and involving familymembers and carers as necessary. Supervision of Junior Doctors as well as NursePrescribers /Advanced Clinical Practitioners within the clinical team. Collaborative working with the Team Leader toprovide leadership to the multidisciplinary team and the Clinical Director witha wider focus on service provision and quality of patient care. Participation in the consultant on-call rotaout of hours, including weekends. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking 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 valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite. We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes. Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust. Job responsibilities For fulldetails of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the jobdescription and person specification attached. Person Specification Knowledge Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological, and psychological treatments in the assessment and management of organic and functional disorders in older adults. Expertise in subspecialty Qualifications MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment). MRCPsych (UK) or equivalent. CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT) Approved Clinician status (or eligible for approval) Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act. Eligible to work in the UK. Postgraduate Qualification or Higher Degree in Medical Education, Research, and/or Leadership & Management. Skills & Abilities Demonstrate effective team working skills. Familiarity with IT and ability to keep high quality clinical records. Experience and interest in providing training and teaching for a variety of staff groups. Experience Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems within specialty. Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice. Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological, and psychological treatments. Advanced communication skills. Demonstrate effective team working skills. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Familiarity with IT and ability to keep high quality clinical records. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback. Ability to praise and be supportive to others while also confronting limitations in good practice or poor conduct Previous Inpatient Experience as a Higher Specialist Trainee or Consultant. Demonstratable interest in leadership and management. Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
Go back Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Consultant Older Adult Psychiatrist The closing date is 26 February 2026 An excellentopportunity has arisen for a 0.6WTE Consultant Psychiatrist to join theinpatient team on Meadow Ward - a 12-bedded ward providing acute assessment andtreatment services for people living with dementia at the New Haven Unit in Bromsgrove,Worcestershire. The teamcomprises a Ward Manager, 3 Deputy Ward Managers, 7 Nurses, 4 Nurse Associates,17 Health Care Support Workers, 7 Health Care Assistants, a Band 7 OT Lead, 2 OTAssistants, a Band 6 Physiotherapist, and a Band 2 Administrator. There areapproximately 8,300 people aged 65+ living with dementia in the county. Meadow Ward boasts a purpose-built dementia garden(Meadow Green) which was named the Outdoor Space of the Year at the 2024Design in Mental Health Awards. The newconsultant will be encouraged and actively supported to engage in leadershipand management activities within the Trust. Office base at NewHaven Unit. Post is supportedby a junior doctor. Main duties of the job The Consultant will work closely with the MDTas the Responsible Clinician assuming overall responsibility for a patientscare under the Mental Health Act (or Mental Capacity Act), ensuring that thepatients care and treatment plan is appropriate, lawful, and focused on their needs. Psychiatric input will be delivered throughcomprehensive assessment, diagnosis, care planning and treatment formulation, utilisingevidence-based treatments. A focus on holistic assessment and managementof patients addressing biopsychosocial needs of patients and involving familymembers and carers as necessary. Supervision of Junior Doctors as well as NursePrescribers /Advanced Clinical Practitioners within the clinical team. Collaborative working with the Team Leader toprovide leadership to the multidisciplinary team and the Clinical Director witha wider focus on service provision and quality of patient care. Participation in the consultant on-call rotaout of hours, including weekends. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking 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 valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite. We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes. Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust. Job responsibilities For fulldetails of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the jobdescription and person specification attached. Person Specification Knowledge Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological, and psychological treatments in the assessment and management of organic and functional disorders in older adults. Expertise in subspecialty Qualifications MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment). MRCPsych (UK) or equivalent. CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT) Approved Clinician status (or eligible for approval) Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act. Eligible to work in the UK. Postgraduate Qualification or Higher Degree in Medical Education, Research, and/or Leadership & Management. Skills & Abilities Demonstrate effective team working skills. Familiarity with IT and ability to keep high quality clinical records. Experience and interest in providing training and teaching for a variety of staff groups. Experience Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems within specialty. Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice. Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological, and psychological treatments. Advanced communication skills. Demonstrate effective team working skills. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Familiarity with IT and ability to keep high quality clinical records. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback. Ability to praise and be supportive to others while also confronting limitations in good practice or poor conduct Previous Inpatient Experience as a Higher Specialist Trainee or Consultant. Demonstratable interest in leadership and management. Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road
Are you a recent graduate? Are you hoping to become a qualified Psychologist or Therapist in the future? Are you interested in supporting children with mental health needs? Position: Mental Health Teaching Assistant Location: Newbury Salary: 85 to 100 per day Start Date: Immediate/February 2026 A specialist school in Newbury are looking for a recent graduate to join their team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. You will support vulnerable children and teenagers who have been diagnosed with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for an aspiring psychologist to build their experience in mental health support, promoting the opportunity for further study or training in the future. As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with children with a range of mental health challenges. These pupils may also present with additional learning difficulties, such as Autism and ADHD, or behavioural challenges. Your role will involve both academic support and emotional guidance. You will also assist them in developing essential skills such as emotional literacy, self-regulation, positive social interactions, and resilience. This role offers a unique opportunity for psychology graduates looking to build relevant experience. Not only will you learn and implement relevant psychological support strategies, such as CBT, behaviour support plans and restorative practices, you will also receive training regarding safeguarding and de-escalation techniques. This will help address the educational, social and therapeutic needs of each student. If you are interested in this position, then apply today with your CV. The school are looking for a resilient, supportive and open-minded graduate who is able to start immediately. Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Newbury, Newbury, Newbury
Feb 09, 2026
Contractor
Are you a recent graduate? Are you hoping to become a qualified Psychologist or Therapist in the future? Are you interested in supporting children with mental health needs? Position: Mental Health Teaching Assistant Location: Newbury Salary: 85 to 100 per day Start Date: Immediate/February 2026 A specialist school in Newbury are looking for a recent graduate to join their team as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. You will support vulnerable children and teenagers who have been diagnosed with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for an aspiring psychologist to build their experience in mental health support, promoting the opportunity for further study or training in the future. As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with children with a range of mental health challenges. These pupils may also present with additional learning difficulties, such as Autism and ADHD, or behavioural challenges. Your role will involve both academic support and emotional guidance. You will also assist them in developing essential skills such as emotional literacy, self-regulation, positive social interactions, and resilience. This role offers a unique opportunity for psychology graduates looking to build relevant experience. Not only will you learn and implement relevant psychological support strategies, such as CBT, behaviour support plans and restorative practices, you will also receive training regarding safeguarding and de-escalation techniques. This will help address the educational, social and therapeutic needs of each student. If you are interested in this position, then apply today with your CV. The school are looking for a resilient, supportive and open-minded graduate who is able to start immediately. Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Aspiring Psychologist, Newbury, Newbury, Newbury
