Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the public
• Experience of working in a health care setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital environment
• Experience of working in high acuity area
• Experience in audit
• Experience of ordering stock and level control

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Previous experience a Housekeeping role

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2/3 or Equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hope Building

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
• State registration with the Health Professions Council
• Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio, especially in the relevant clinical area
• Clinical Educators course or equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of the Professional Organisation
• Membership of Professional special interest groups relevant to speciality
• Relevant Postgraduate clinical qualification
• Management skills or leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Significant recent clinical experience in relevant clinical area
• Evidence of a broad base of clinical experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
• Significant experience of working as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team and inter agency working
• Experience of multidisciplinary goal planning, development of care pathways and using outcome measures
• Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for therapists, MDT members, support workers, students and apprentices
• Experience of service development/change management
• Experience in implementing evidence based practice in speciality
• Experience of on-call and weekend working in an acute hospital (if required for job role)

Desirable

• Previous Band 7 or equivalent experience in relevant post
• Leadership of a therapy team
• Recent, relevant work in an NHS environment
• Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care
• Clinical research experience
• Experience of planning and managing service improvement activities

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for the effective management of relevant conditions
• Advanced skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of relevant conditions
• Advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of relevant conditions
• Advanced knowledge of the evidence base of the relevant therapy area
• Knowledge of the influence of psychosocial and cultural factors health/illness behaviours
• Ability to remain updated with professional practice and research and integrate this into daily patient management
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and manage time effectively
• Able to make sound judgments and reliable decisions in a variety of demanding situations
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for therapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing patient needs
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
• Ability to pass on knowledge and skills to others in both formal and informal environments
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
• Skills in supervision, mentoring and coaching
• Ability to analyse activity and outcome data accurately and objectively
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients or carers
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Ability to seek guidance and assistance when required and to be aware of personal limitations.
• Clear vision of role and commitment to the specialty
• Advanced communication skills with patients, carers and colleagues

Desirable

• Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision
• Advanced computer skills for presentation and data analysis
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Significant experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in ophthalmology working at HCA Level
• Experience in visual field.

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attitude and Aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Cromer and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills, as well as a working knowledge of office procedures including IT skills.

You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.

Please get in touch we look forward to hearing from you.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th August 2026

Closing date : 10th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good general level of education up to Level 1 standard in English Language and Maths.
• Intermediate (Level 2) Typing/Word processing qualification and/or relevant demonstrable experience e.g. 12 months experience.

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to input data accurately and efficiently.
• Undertake repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, face-to-face and non-facing customers.
• Demonstrates good customer care skills at all times.
• Good working knowledge of office procedures.
• Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative.

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in an NHS environment.
• Ability to maintain and update patient information database(s).

Experience

Essential

• Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially
• Able to prioritise and plan workload
• Experience of carrying out administrative tasks, e.g., data input, receiving and making telephone calls.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS/health care setting.
• Experience of processing NHS/health care documentation.
• Experience using stock ordering and/or petty cash systems.
• Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Benfield House

Benfield Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE6 4PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients pathway of care. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will provide support in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to discharge, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly.

The post holder will ensure high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being an accessible, customer-focused and knowledgeable point of contact. To provide a consistent approach across the Trust, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will describe how the functions of the role will be carried out, along with the timescales to which are to be adhered.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration/Customer Care or acquired equivalent experience
• GCSE or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using of IT systems and patient data systems
• Experience of scheduling outpatient appointments and/or admissions
• Experience of working with patients and providing information regarding their appointments or treatment team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th August 2026

Closing date : 10th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
• Continued professional development

Desirable

• Therapy Based Training qualification
• Qualification to Degree level
• ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
• Student Assessor /Mentor
• Post registration clinical experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with service users with complex mental health/learning disability needs
• Clinical Supervision
• Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs
• Care Co-ordination
• Safeguarding
• Carer needs
• PMVA
• Risk management and Health and Safety legislation
• Mental health legislation
• NMC standards and professional accountability

Desirable

• Clinical Audit
• Patient information system(RIO)

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good interpersonal and Communication skills
• Collaborative working
• Time Management
• Risk Assessment/ Management

Desirable

• Leadership
• Presentation
• Debriefing
• Change Management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills, as well as a working knowledge of office procedures including IT skills.

You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.

Please get in touch we look forward to hearing from you.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th August 2026

Closing date : 10th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
• General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication
• Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
• Good working knowledge of office procedures
• Previous secretarial/clerical experience
• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload

Desirable

• Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
• Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
• Experience of working with medical records filing systems

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Note taking skills
• Good organisational and planning skills

Desirable

• Shorthand skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about duties and responsibilities please see attached Job Description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post graduate occupational health qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of the link between health and work, the health and non-health factors that can impact on workplace absence and current clinical guidelines in MSK occupational health

Experience

Essential

• Previous MSK experience
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Case Conferences / Multi-Disciplinary Team discussions

Desirable

• Experience of working in an occupational clinical role supporting people to return to work

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Time Management

Desirable

• Report writing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be involved in all aspects of the pharmacy outpatient service. For further information please see attached briefing pack

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification pharmacy practice experience
• Evidence of supervisory experience
• Evidence of CPD and self-development

Desirable

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Have participated in clinical audit

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3 / BTEC in pharmacy service skills (or equivalent)
• Registered with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
• Completed GPhC accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Accredited to do final accuracy check for prescriptions dispensed by others
• Able to work autonomously, requiring minimal supervision
• Able to work to set procedures and relevant regulations
• Able to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation
• Good organisational, time management and workload prioritisation skills
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the technical team
• Contribute to development of SOPs
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of good team working and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrate accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator, including simple calculations e.g. Addition, subtraction, division and multiplication and percentages, decimal, fractions and ratios
• Demonstrate computer literacy skills and confidence in the use of Microsoft programs such as Word/Excel/Outlook
• Knowledge of the principles of stock control

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street, Lindley

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is to provide nursing care and treatment to adults and their families in their own home/residential setting within a neighbourhood, as part of the District Nursing service.

You will deliver skilled nursing care within the framework of the NMC Code, promoting a healthy lifestyle and self-care where possible.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care
• Teaching clinical skills
• Effective communicator

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN1)
• Practice Supervisor

Desirable

• Practice Assessor

Other

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• IT skills
• Reflective practitioner
• Able to work competently without supervision
• Responsible for own professional development
• Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK & business use insurance

Experience

Essential

• Experience gained during pre-registration training

Desirable

• Community nursing experience
• Previous experience of day-to-day management

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services

Desirable

• Involvement in programmes of Quality care
• Understanding of risk management
• Understanding of Clinical Governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Consort House

5-7 Queensway

Redhill

RH1 1YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Important: Please ensure that your application clearly identifies which of the four specialist posts you wish to be considered for. If you wish to be considered for more than one role, please list your preferences in priority order within the Additional Information section. You will be asked to confirm your preferences during the interview process. Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this role

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of and expertise in specialisms relevant to function and role
• Proven and significant leadership experience.
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
• Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations

Communication Skills

Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
• Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.

Analytical

Essential

• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
• Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
• Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise

Planning Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly

Autonomy

Essential

• Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies
• Ability to make decisions autonomously on difficult issues, when required, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy

Management Skills

Essential

• Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals
• Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Address

LNR ICB

County Hall, Leicester Road

Glenfield, Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Occupational therapist will work clinically within the ward environment alongside the Nursing, medical teams and wider MDT. The role is to raise the profile of OT through training, mentoring and echoing shared values whilst clinically working with young people.

There is an expectation the OT works collaboratively with the team, demonstrates flexibly and holds integrity to the occupational needs of young people.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th August 2026

Closing date : 10th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience of supervising students / non registered staff

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
• Undertaking Appraisals
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Effective time and case management skills
• Good conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
• Delegation skills.
• Debriefing skills.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acklam Road Hospital

Middlesborough

TS5 4EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

IPBS is a multi-disciplinary team which aims to support young people in their communities, enhancing the community offer at times of increased need as indicated by the Dynamic Support Registers in each locality. IPBS work across the full CNTW footprint, and as such is a very busy, dynamic team, interfacing through a well-established PBS Clinical Network with each of the Learning Disability Teams within the locality areas of North Cumbria, Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside. The team has close working relationships with Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Services at Ferndene. The team also sits with the Provider Collaborative initiative, established with the aim of working across the Integrated Care Board footprint of the North East, which means close links are also set up with other Mental Health and Learning Disability Trusts within the region.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th August 2026

Closing date : 10th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
• Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
• Experience as an assistant/research psychologist.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
• Experience with client group relevant to post.
• Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
• Experience of providing individual or group interventions.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
• Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
• Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
• An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.

Desirable

• A high standard of report writing.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range ofwork procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge andpractical experience.

To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards withinthe NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.

To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a goodpatient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs anddoctrines.

Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.

Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.

Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them todevelop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.

Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensiveassessment of a persons nursing requirements.

Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe andappropriate for their needs.

Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on andmaintaining the highest possible standards.

Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments andadvise on nursing priorities.

Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health.

Please see attached Job Description for more details

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
• knowledge of patients on a surgical pathway

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work as an effective team member
• Experience of working in cardio-thoracics, Respiratory medicine or ITU
• Must have NHS or Ireland experience in an acute ward setting

Desirable

• Skills required for managing chest drains
• Skilled in managing post operative pain

Experience

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice

Desirable

• Experience at co-ordinating a shift
• Able to supervise and teach junior staff
• Experience of working in the relevant area

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register with active PIN
• Evidence of continuing professional 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To provide a specialist psychology service to service users of Bentley House Community Mental Health Hub (CMHH), including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.

To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.

To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate.

To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.

To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

KR 1 Clinical and Client Care

To provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients under the care of the Bentley House CMHH.

To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required.

To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.

Where appropriate, to act as named worker and take responsibility for initiating planning and reviewing of care plans and co-ordination of multi-professional meetings.

KR 2 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning

To contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychologically informed framework for the service.

To contribute to the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.

To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services.

To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans.

KR 3 Policy and service development

To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes.

To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities.

To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects.

KR 4 Care or management of resources

To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources.

To ensure that the post-holder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting or ordering supplies as needed.

KR 5 Management and supervision

To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of an assistant psychologist if required, under supervision from a more senior psychologist.

To supervise trainee applied psychologists within own area of specialism after completion of the relevant Training Courses Supervision Training.

KR 6 Teaching and Training

To provide occasional specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate.

To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles.

KR 7 Record-keeping and Information Governance

To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.

KR 8 Research and development

To undertake regular complex service evaluation, audits or research relevant to service needs.

KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development

To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines.

To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development.

To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.

To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.

To adhere to the BPSs Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.

KR 10 General

To travel within the Harrow area for home visits as appropriate and across the Trust when required.

To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow trust policies relating to its management.

To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and to support others involved in such situations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 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.
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• Further training and or qualifications in other fields of applied psychology.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs.
• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.
• Experience of developing and carrying out research projects.

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults in crisis or acute states of distress.
• Experience of teaching, training and/ or supervision.
• Experience of working as a qualified psychologist under supervision.

Knowledge

Essential

• Theoretical knowledge of psychological presentations and the evidence base for the relevant treatment.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Essential

• 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 CPA 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentley House Community Mental Health Hub

15-21 Headstone Drive

London

HA3 5QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification.

1. To promote the principles of recovery and lived experience perspectives and practice within the Reducing Restrictive Practices Team, the Quality, Nursing and Safety Directorate, Trust training and across CNWL inpatient services.
2. To meet regularly with Senior and Peer Tutors locally for individual supervision (professional supervision as delegated by manager/supervisor).
3. To co-facilitate bi-monthly Trustwide group supervision for CNWL peer workers.
4. To contribute to or ensure representation of lived experience perspectives in the context of Reducing Restrictive Practices at inpatient Senior Management Team and service development meetings.
5. Scope and support inpatient services across linked sites to explore the introduction of Peer Worker roles within their workforce skill mix and co-facilitate information sessions to promote these opportunities to external applicants.
6. To contribute to shortlisting, interviews or assessment centres and eventual induction of new staff into the Reducing Restrictive Practices Team.
7. To ensure team-based Senior and Peer Tutors have a clear, up to date and expert offering by the Reducing Restrictive Practices team and the staff that attend training delivered by the Reducing Restrictive Practices Team.
8. To propose policy, training delivery or service changes to the Reducing Restrictive Practices Team and inpatient services that contributes to cultures across CNWL are therapeutic, productive, accessible, inclusive, flexible and responsive to service users needs.
9. Promote positive understanding, awareness and attitudes towards mental and physical health as part of day-to-day duties.
10. Participate in and actively contribute to lived experience supervision, mandatory training and team meetings, and organisational events as required.
11. Ensure excellent communication and liaison with colleagues within the wider services of the Trust, being an agent for change and a champion of recovery in all interactions both within and outside the organisation.
12. Be committed to professional development through independent learning, keeping up to date with latest research and building connections with local and national lived experience networks.

Training delivery

1. To deliver TMVA training across Trust sites, assist/support in coordinating of the training and ensuring its continuous evaluation and development. The physical aspect of the training involves teaching, assessing and actively participating in highly specialised bespoke techniques to ensure safety of all persons involved.

2. To ensure a psychologically safe environment for the staff attending training, providing emotional support to staff who may express/exhibit emotional or psychological distress pre and post training as well during training.

3. Assist in signposting individual who may require immediate support outside of the training environment.

4. Consult and inform the Reducing Restrictive Practices Team Manager of any issues that may affect the efficient delivery of the training.

5. To identify and address additional learning support needs that learners may have to enable them to access and complete courses.

6. To ensure the content of courses reflect innovative and current practice, compromise a range of perspectives and is informative and culturally sensitive.

7. Liaise with other lived experience roles and services across the country to ensure that training courses reflect best practice.

Person Specification

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job

Essential

• Lived experience of recovery from mental and emotional distress, and experience of using secondary care mental health services
• Experience of delivering mentoring and/or supervision/appraisal
• Experience of working with a range of organisations to support service users to reach their personal goals
• Experience in using electronic patient records systems such as RiO, SystemOne or care notes
• Experience of teaching and training or facilitating groupwork
• Experience of relationship building and partnership working
• Experience of public speaking
• Liaising and working with colleagues from other disciplines.
• Experience as a peer worker

Desirable

• Involvement in service redesign and development.
• Teaching Experience
• Experience of policy development

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate first person experiential knowledge of recovery at an expert level
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the concept of personal recovery as it may apply to others
• Awareness of the service user/ survivor movement and the history of Intentional Peer Support
• Understanding of the issues and concerns of individuals struggling with addiction
• Knowledge and commitment to service users' rights, involvement and service-user led initiatives
• Understanding and practical knowledge of a variety of recovery and socially inclusive approaches
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice
• Demonstrable skills in effective leadership
• Ability to take part in activities for improving quality
• Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and seek creative solutions
• Understanding of the importance of equality and diversity.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person.
• Ability to provide leadership and supervision to the team.
• Ability to deal with pressure, prioritisation and delegation and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work autonomously, on own initiative and under pressure to meet deadlines and competing priorities; & to make and action decisions independently within agreed time frames.
• Ability to prioritise workload, delegate effectively and to support junior staff to do so.
• Ability to regularly identify and undertake appropriate learning and development opportunities as part of ongoing CPD.
• Ability to identify and effectively manage performance of self and others.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Ability to recognise and articulate own values and principles, understanding how these may different from those of others Ability to Chair/facilitate a meeting
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders during times of organisational change

Desirable

• Awareness of community resources and service user groups
• Working knowledge of current legislation which underpins Health and Social Care and a working knowledge of the Equalities Act 2010 and Human Rights Act

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Completion of Peer Support Training
• Undergraduate degree or able to demonstrate equivalent skills in research, writing or analysis
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Mentorship or clinical supervision training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HQ

350 Euston Road

London

NW1 3AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• • To provide low intensity mental health interventions to clients under the supervision of a qualified nurse (and supported by the Clinical Psychologist).
  • To support other members of the Mental Health team in the delivery of clinical care within the prison.
  • To support the mental health team in liaising with primary care and the prison to deliver mental wellbeing initiatives
  • To work independently according to a plan agreed within supervision and within the overall framework of the clinics policies and procedures.
  • To liaise with other professional services (resettlement workers, probation, CMHT) sharing information where appropriate.
  • To assist in clinically related administration and conduct of audits or project work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Achieved or working towards an upper second class honours degree in relevant subject.

Desirable

• Second class honours degree in psychology or nursing. Further training in relevant areas of mental health practice.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or offending behaviour problems and/or other disabilities

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
• Experience of working in prisons or secure settings.
• Experience of co-facilitating psychosocial groups.
• Experience of working within a team

PERSONAL

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• An ability to establish and sustain engagement with people who have mental health problems and severely challenging behaviours including violence and sexually harmful behaviours.
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
• Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care.

Desirable

• An interest in working with people with forensic histories, mental health problems.

OTHER

Essential

• Ability to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively.
• Ability to work in a secure environment, in line with HMPS policy and procedure - to obtain and maintain enhanced security clearance.
• Application must be clearly tailored to the post and Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses service user's particular needs.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.

Desirable

• High standard of report writing skills
• Knowledge and experience of using SPSS for windows