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Overview Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Job title: Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Older Adult Frailty Services (Band 8a) Service: Older Adult Frailty Pathway / Integrated Frailty Team Accountable to: Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Professional Lead Location: Across community, acute, and primary care settings as required Hours: Full-time Closing date: 06 March 2026 Main duties of the job To provide a highly specialist clinical psychology service to older adults within the Frailty Pathway, including comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessment, formulation, intervention, and outcome evaluation. To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary Frailty Team and wider system partners to enhance psychological wellbeing, reduce avoidable hospital admissions, and support safe, person-centred care. To offer specialist consultation and supervision to colleagues, supporting psychologically informed practice across frailty, community, and acute care settings. To contribute to service evaluation, audit, and research within the Older Adult Frailty Service. To work autonomously within professional guidelines (HCPC, BPS) and Trust policies, interpreting these within the context of complex clinical presentations such as dementia, delirium, multimorbidity, and carer stress. To agree outcomes with the clinical/professional lead and determine how best to achieve them. About us Be part of a new Trauma Informed service that improves the lives of those living in our community. The work is varied, and no two days are the same. The work is equally rewarding in playing a part in the lives of experienced people. You will be working alongside a Team who are committed to CPD for your growth and professional training. We also encourage research and creative community approaches to meet the diverse needs of our culturally rich borough of Harrow. Members of our team have contributed to literature and research on antiracist practice, DIT with Older People, Inpatient Formulation and psychological approaches for hoarding disorder, amongst others. Working as part of CNWL NHS Trust will also open other opportunities for internal and external CPD offered as part of your career progression. We have a range of live and on-demand CPD available at your convenience to all our Psychology Staff. The opportunity to work more hours may be available in the future as we look to combine posts within other services. We welcome an informal conversation about this role prior to applying; please email in the first instance. Job responsibilities To provide highly specialist psychological assessments for older adults presenting with frailty, cognitive impairment, dementia, delirium, complex physical health needs, and associated psychological distress. To deliver evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to older adults, including those with cognitive impairment, sensory loss, or communication difficulties. To provide culturally sensitive psychological support and interventions for carers and families, including psychoeducation, coping strategies, and emotional support. To assess and manage clinical risk, including self-neglect, vulnerability, safeguarding concerns, and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). To act as a keyworker or care coordinator where appropriate, contributing to care planning, review processes, and multidisciplinary decision-making. To support early identification of psychological needs within the frailty pathway to prevent deterioration and reduce unnecessary hospitalisation. Person Specification Qualifications Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical or Counselling Psychology Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal postqualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma Completed training course in clinical supervision Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC Neuropsychology training Experience Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in older adults services Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature including dementia, delirium and functional difficulties Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training. Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects Experience working in acute care and in care homes. Knowledge Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. Skills To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences. To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information. To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers, and for meetings such as CPAs and case reviews To plan allocation of tasks to assistant psychologists. To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials. Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data. Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups Abilities Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate Ability to develop and use complex multimedia materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions, and to deal with unexpected interruptions or changes during these Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self 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. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust £61,631 to £68,623 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

The East London Community Eating Disorders Service (CEDS) is a dynamic and exciting multidisciplinary team including Therapies (family therapy, clinical psychology, assistant psychology), Medical (psychiatry and paediatrics), Nursing (mental health and paediatric nursing), Dietetics, Support Workers & Administrative and Operational staff. We offer specialist community services including assessment and treatment to young people under 18 who are experiencing an eating disorder. Our team covers the East London boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham and City & Hackney and we operate a Hub and Spoke model. We work closely with the local Acute Trusts, namely Paediatrics, and the post holder would gain valuable liaison skills whilst working in this team. As part of our Alternative to Admission Pathway, the service has developed an Eating Disorder Intensive Pathway (EDIP), based on a hospital from home model. The post offers an exciting opportunity to work within this intensive community provision, providing proactive and timely multidisciplinary support to young people in the community in order to avoid unnecessary psychiatric admissions, and treat young people in their own communities. The service has recently been shortlisted for the Royal College of Psychiatrists Team of the Year Quality Improvement Award for its QI Project on Capacity, Flow & Waiting Times. Main duties of the job The Specialty Doctor will be an important part of the Community Eating Disorders Service for Children and Young People (CEDS-CYP). This is an interesting and exciting job offering regularly joint/collaborative working with other members of the team to assess and treat young people experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones. The post holder will provide high quality evidence based mental health assessments, therapy and treatment. This will include professional and practice development to ensure high quality client centred care. The post holder will also participate in the duty rota which providing rapid response to urgent clinical situations within office hours. There is also the opportunity of being involved in audit, service evaluation, QI projects as well as research. If interested there is the opportunity to take on a therapy case under supervision namely in systemic family therapy, family therapy for anorexia nervosa or CBT. The team is passionate about Quality Improvement and Research. The post holder will have the opportunity to be involved in quality improvement work, audit, teaching or research according to their personal developmental goals. We encourage those interested in the post to get in touch and would welcome anyone interested in the role to come and spend some time with the team. We would also be delighted to facilitate special interest days also. About us ELFT as an Employer The Trust employs 6,000 people in a variety of full-time and part-time posts. The Trust is committed to making the Trust an excellent place to work and in order to improve quality of life for all we serve; the Trust has four strategic aims: Improving the experience of care Improving staff experience Improving value - to increase our productivity, reduce waste and cut out variation in clinical practice. Our Focus on Quality Quality of care is the Trust's top priority. It is at the forefront of all that we do and is firmly embodied in our mission to provide the highest quality mental health and community care in England by 2020. Being the very best requires continual improvement - always seeking to do things better. Sometimes it involves fundamental change in the way things are done, with everyone working together sharing the same passion and commitment. Our strategy takes a whole-organization approach to quality improvement, and is built on experience and best practice from healthcare organizations and systems across the globe. Job responsibilities Duties of the Post These posts are based in East London. A timetable of commitments will be agreed with the supervising consultant and will include of mental health, physical health and therapeutic aspects to the role. The post holder will be accountable to the Clinical Team Leads for EL-CEDS-CYP and will be formally supervised by the lead Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Sophia Ulhaq. Supervision will be offered once a week for an hour, the time can be agreed at the start of the placement. Dr Ulhaq is an experienced Clinical Supervisor in the Trust and is also an Educational Supervisor for the Royal London/GOSH Higher Training Scheme. There is an additional Consultant Psychiatrist and 2 Consultant Paediatricians in the team that can provide informal supervision, teaching and support as needed. The central base for this post is Emanuel Miller Centre, Tower Hamlets but travel is often required to spoke sites and to the acute Paediatric wards depending on clinical need. The post-holder may participate in the teaching of other disciplines and any in service training within the team. Clinical Duties The post-holder will: Together with other members of the EL-CEDS-CYP MDT, the post-holder would be expected to assess new referrals and to maintain a treatment caseload of children and young people with Eating Disorders, monitoring use of medication and other treatments as appropriate. Provide assessments (including physical health assessment) and treatment of young people presenting with mental health difficulties as part of a multi-disciplinary team assessment. Provide appropriate medical monitoring, psychiatric and therapeutic follow up and treatment of a case load of young people under supervision of the consultant. Undertake emergency psychiatric assessments as part of the duty rota providing urgent and emergency mental health assessments The role includes attendance at weekly team meetings and reviews, as well as providing appropriate clinical support to non-medical staff within the team Discharge all clinical duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures To be part of a rota of duty clinicians managing referrals and providing rapid response to urgent clinical situations, which may involve attendance to acute ward Administrative Duties Prepare reports, letters and clinical summaries as required Liaise with other agencies involved in care of patients Adhere to documentation standards as part of contract and performance monitoring Record all clinical activities and clinical notes on Trust record keeping system (RiO) Attend and contribute to team meetings. Person Specification Education MB.BS, MBChB or equivalent Full registration with the GMC Section 12 Approval Experience Four years of full-time postgraduate training (or equivelant gained on a part-time/ flexible basis), with at least two years being in speciality training programme in a relevant speciality/ fixed term speciality trainee in relevant speciality or; Equivalent experience and competencies Experience of working with children and adolescents Working in different clinical settings Working with people with serious and enduring mental illness Experience of working with young people with mental health problems of an acute and severe nature Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of eating disorders Knowledge Child and adolescent mental health disorders and their management Outcomes measurements Experience of pharmacological treatments Risk assessment and risk management Understanding and knowledge of the role voluntary organisations Skills Excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written Develop effective working relationships Function autonomously as well as being a team player Assessing, formulating and prioritising patients' needs Apply research and theory to practice Skills and a range of therapeutic interventions and psycho-social treatment options Other Ability to cope effectively under pressure and in stressful situations Courteous and respectful of patients, families and carers Capable of multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Are you a recent Psychology, Sociology or Criminology graduate? Are you looking to gain experience before becoming a qualified Criminal Justice Officer? Do you want to help support young people with behavioural needs? A School for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join their supportive team in a long-term position starting as soon as possible. The children in this school range from 5 to 16 and have a range of mental health needs. This is therefore an ideal role for an aspiring Behaviour Therapist to work along young people with behavioural challenges and help assist them in their learning. Responsibilities Raise the academic and emotional attainment of the students and assist the teacher in delivering fun and engaging lessons. Manage challenging behaviour and remain calm during complex situations. Receive training to deal with difficult behaviour and gain experience relevant to becoming a Criminal Justice Officer. Qualifications Recent university graduate with a C in GCSE Maths and English. Confidence working with difficult behaviour is essential. Job Details Behaviour Support Worker School for children with mental health needs Swindon £85 to £95 per day ASAP Start Opportunity for future Criminal Justice Officer, Criminologist or Psychologist Does this role sound like the role for you? If so, apply today!

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Internal Applicants Use their NHS.net email address in their TRAC profile. Ensure your application is marked to show that you are a current CNWL staff member. Applications using personal email addresses (e.g., Gmail or Yahoo) will not be recognised, and the process simply won't work. There is also a charge to change new starter personal email addresses to their NHS.net email address. Before you apply: Log into TRAC and update your email to your NHS.net address. Check your application details and make sure you are identified as an internal applicant. This small step helps avoid major problems later. Working for our organisation We're a new Trauma Informed service that improves the lives of those living in our community. The work is varied, and no two days are the same. The work is equally rewarding in playing a part in the lives of experienced people. You will be working alongside a team that is committed to CPD for your growth and professional training. We also encourage research and creative community approaches to meet the diverse needs of our culturally rich borough of Harrow. Members of our team have contributed to literature and research on antiracist practice, DIT with Older People, Inpatient Formulation and psychological approaches for hoarding disorder, amongst others. Working as part of CNWL NHS Trust will also open other opportunities for internal and external CPD offered as part of your career progression. We have a range of live and on-demand CPD available at your convenience to all our Psychology Staff. The opportunity to work more hours may be available in the future as we look to combine posts within other services. We welcome an informal conversation about this role prior to applying, please email in the first instance. Job overview Job Title: Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Older Adult Frailty Services (Band 8a) Service: Older Adult Frailty Pathway / Integrated Frailty Team Accountable to: Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Professional Lead Location: Across community, acute, and primary care settings as required Hours: Full time Main duties of the job Provide a highly specialist clinical psychology service to older adults within the Frailty Pathway, including comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessment, formulation, intervention, and outcome evaluation. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary Frailty Team and wider system partners to enhance psychological wellbeing, reduce avoidable hospital admissions, and support safe, person centred care. Offer specialist consultation and supervision to colleagues, supporting psychologically informed practice across frailty, community, and acute care settings. Contribute to service evaluation, audit, and research within the Older Adult Frailty Service. Work autonomously within professional guidelines (HCPC, BPS) and Trust policies, interpreting these within the context of complex clinical presentations such as dementia, delirium, multimorbidity, and carer stress. Agree outcomes with the clinical/professional lead and determine how best to achieve them. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Provide highly specialist psychological assessments for older adults presenting with frailty, cognitive impairment, dementia, delirium, complex physical health needs, and associated psychological distress. Deliver evidence based psychological interventions tailored to older adults, including those with cognitive impairment, sensory loss, or communication difficulties. Provide culturally sensitive psychological support and interventions for carers and families, including psychoeducation, coping strategies, and emotional support. Assess and manage clinical risk, including self neglect, vulnerability, safeguarding concerns, and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Act as a keyworker or care co ordinator where appropriate, contributing to care planning, review processes, and multidisciplinary decision making. Support early identification of psychological needs within the frailty pathway to prevent deterioration and reduce unnecessary hospitalisation. Person specification Qualifications Entry level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical or Counselling Psychology. Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma. Completed training course in clinical supervision. Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. Neuropsychology training. Experience Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in older adults services. Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature including dementia, delirium and functional difficulties. Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training. Post qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. Experience of carrying out post doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects. Experience working in acute care and in care homes. Knowledge Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions. Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment. Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis. Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. Skills To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences. To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources. To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information. To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers, and for meetings such as CPAs and case reviews. To plan allocation of tasks to assistant psychologists. To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials. Well developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data. Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups. Abilities Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate. Ability to develop and use complex multimedia materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings. Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions, and to deal with unexpected interruptions or changes during these. Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self harm or aggressive behaviour. Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients and service users when working in our healthcare settings. Due to the high response levels we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications . click apply for full job details

Psychology, Criminology & Sociology Graduates - Support Roles in Gateshead Schools Are you a Psychology, Criminology, or Sociology graduate looking to make a real difference in young people's lives? Newcastle schools are seeking Mental Health Support Workers, Learning Support Assistants, and Pastoral Support Assistants to join their teams. Why your background is a perfect fit Your studies have given you an understanding of behaviour, motivation, and wellbeing-skills schools urgently need. Whether it's supporting pupils with additional needs, helping young people regulate emotions, or being a steady pastoral presence, your insight into human behaviour means you can connect with students in ways that really count. Schools value graduates like you because: You understand mental health and behaviour beyond the surface. You can bring a calm, empathetic approach to challenging situations. You're skilled at building trust and positive relationships. You're motivated to see young people thrive, not just academically but personally. About the roles Monday to Friday, term time only - work that fits around school schedules. Roles include 1:1 support, small group interventions, and whole class assistance. Opportunities to support pupils with SEND, SEMH, behaviour needs, and pastoral care. What's in it for you? Working in schools is more than a job-it's a chance to shape futures while building your own career path. Many of our graduates go on to teaching, social work, counselling, or educational psychology. You'll gain: Hands on experience in education and child development. Transferable skills in communication, behaviour management, and safeguarding. The reward of seeing pupils gain confidence and resilience with your support. Why work with Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE-no umbrella deductions. FREE access to our online CPD Academy to boost your skills. Dedicated local consultant support-real people who listen and match you to the right schools. A wide range of opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings. Referral scheme-earn rewards for recommending friends. If this sounds like the role for you please send across your CV! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.