Job description

Job responsibilities

Regular contribution to daily MDT meetings to plan patient care

Joining MDT for individual patient reviews to ensure that psychological aspects of their difficulties and care planning are considered

Direct sessions on the ward including individual patient assessment, formulation and treatment, as well as group and family sessions.

Indirect input to MDT to support staff in day-to-day management of patients.

Focus on service users who require one-to-one observations or seclusion to identify a pathway to reduce need for restriction.

Provision of regular reflective practice.

Other Duties include:

Regular contribution to various aspects of service improvement for ward one.

Provision of supervision to other qualified psychology staff working on acute wards.

Contribution to wider service planning and improvement for the adult inpatient services

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Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or its' equivalent, including two or more distinct psychological therapies as accredited by the HCPC
• Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the HCPC under the appropriate domain specific title (Clinical Psychologist)

Desirable

• oPost qualification training in applied research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course 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
• Experience of working with people who experience severe, complex and long-term mental health problems
• Demonstrate further specialist training/experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a specialist clinical / counselling psychologist over a minimum of 18 months, or an alternative agreed by the Director of Psychology

Desirable

• Post qualification experience of working in acute psychiatric ward
• Post qualification training in CBTp
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework
• Post qualification experience of working with a Home 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.

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

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield University Hospital

Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.swlstg.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

• BMS accredited honours degree in Biomedical Sciences or IBMS equivalent.
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
• MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Biomedical Science, Clinical Science, Analytical Science, Pharmacology or related discipline.
• Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Specialist post-registration training in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and/or LC/MS.

Desirable

• Fellowship or higher professional membership of IBMS or equivalent.
• Management qualification or leadership programme

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory.
• Extensive experience of LC/MS operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and assay optimisation.
• Experience of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring services.
• Experience of staff supervision, training and competency assessment.
• Experience of quality management systems within an accredited laboratory.
• Experience of audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Experience participating in recruitment and performance management processes.
• Experience of assay development, validation/verification and implementation.
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and apply findings to practice.
• Experience participating in research, audit or quality improvement projects.

Desirable

• Experience within a specialist renal/transplant laboratory or equivalent
• Experience of introducing new technologies into clinical service.
• Experience of chairing meetings
• Experience of presenting at departmental meetings

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Expert knowledge of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring principles and practice.
• Advanced knowledge of LC/MS theory and application in clinical diagnostics.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacology of immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory drugs.
• Detailed understanding of quality assurance, IQC, EQA and laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of UKAS ISO 15189 standards.
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety, COSHH and risk management requirements.
• Thorough understanding of NHS governance and clinical risk management.
• Ability to provide technical leadership within a specialist LC/MS laboratory.
• Ability to develop, validate and implement complex analytical methods.
• Expert interpretation of complex analytical, pharmacokinetic and clinical data.
• Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in LC/MS and TDM services.
• Competent in laboratory information systems, statistical software and data analysis tools.
• Ability to manage laboratory workflow and prioritise workload to maintain service delivery.

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of transplantation medicine and immunosuppression management.
• Knowledge of laboratory information system development and integration.
• Experience using specialist statistical software.

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

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification, for a full breakdown of duties and requirements within this role

A flexible and can-do attitude towards ad-hoc changes in scheduled work, and any potential alternative location support cover within your shift is required. As short notice changers can occur, due to the required site support needs and the nature of the Emergency Services health care provision.

Can you work alone to effectively plan essential given tasks to ensure overall completion, within limited time restraints and communicate effectively with senior staff?

When completing this application, please ensure you read the person specification and ensure you identify how you meet these specifications within your application.

Successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic 1215-minute Physical capability assessment.

Person Specification

Experience & work achievements

Essential

• Previous workplace premise cleaning experience within last two years.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake role specific training including NVQ 2 Cleaning & Support Services or agreed equivalent.
• Flexibility to work out of hours and bank holidays as and when identified to meet service and development/training requirements
• Current 'C1' Class driving Licence which is valid in the UK

Knowledge & education

Essential

• Good literacy and numerical skills in order to complete daily worksheets and reports.
• Basic IT Skills including use of keyboard, hand held data devices and telephones.
• Awareness of Workplace Health and Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessments and IP&C preferably associated to standard procedures and practices within the cleaning services sector

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

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

York Ambulance Station

Huntington Road Yearsley Bridge

York Road

YO31 9BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants must hold or be currently working towards a relevant pharmacy or science qualification. Applicants must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or as a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) with the Science Council or be eligible and intending to register with the relevant professional body within the current year.

The ideal candidate will hold accredited checking qualifications for both dispensed medicines and pre- and in-process checking within aseptic preparation services. However, applicants who do not currently meet all the requirements of the Band 5 role are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will need to attain the qualifications within a maximum of 18 months and will be appointed under Annex 21 rules. This means they will be supported by a development plan. (During the first year, payment will be 70% of the top rate of band 5 pay, and the second year 75%). Following successful passing of the checking accreditations, the post holder will then be paid at Band 5 (minimum point on the scale). Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 5 role. Failure to achieve the qualification in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.

This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 23/09/2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice OR BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services OR The Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing (Level 3), OR Science Manufacturing Tech (SMT) Level 3 OR equivalent scientific qualification at degree level
• Accredited Pre- and In-process Checking
• Accuracy Checking for Dispensing Assistants course or equivalent qualification
• Appropriate Professional Registration
• GPhC approved dispensing qualification at level 2 or above

Desirable

• Supervisory management qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience
• Training qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a Pharmacy, aseptic unit or comparable production environment.

Desirable

• Wider experience of pharmaceutical industry including procurement, stores and distribution

Other

Essential

• Approachable and professional manner.
• Ability to remain calm in a busy environment.
• Committed to continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be the first point of contact in providing basic advice and guidance on day-to-day workforce queries, working within the boundaries of the Trusts Policies and Procedures, signposting when necessary and escalating to a senior colleague when appropriate.
• Provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the Workforce Team in all aspects of case work, projects, and Agenda for Change.
• Effective use of the IT systems to collage and produce the workforce management information/metrics, ie. appraisal and mandatory training figures etc.
• Take a proactive approach in arranging meetings and hearings within agreed timescales, liaising with those involved and securing appropriate rooms when required.
• Produce accurate records of minutes, either handwritten and/or typed, during meetings/hearings and distribute to the appropriate sources.
• Arrange dates and venues for training sessions and provide administrative support.
• Copy and issue hearing packs by the required deadlines

Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Good level of basic education to include GCSE maths and English, NVQ level 2, or evidence of administrative knowledge and skills equivalent to level of qualification

Desirable

• NVQ 3 Team Leadership or Business Administration or Customer care or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of reception / office procedures
• Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access)

Desirable

• Experience of using Trust IT systems
• Experience of working in Healthcare

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Desirable

• Excellent communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
• Advanced keyboard / IT skills Including audio typing
• Ability to manage and prioritise own and other's workload and use own initiative
• Good organisation skills and ability to multitask
• Good time management skills
• Ability to take and transcribe notes of meetings in a timely manner
• Ability to maintain relevant recording and information systems
• Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, service users and stakeholders
• Ability to problem solve
• Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practice
• Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Level 5 CIPD or equivalent degree level qualification supplemented by qualification and/or experience at post graduate diploma/ equivalent experience in a HR related field.
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development

Desirable

• Achieved or working towards Level 7 CIPD or post graduate diploma in Human Resources Management

Experience

Essential

• Experience of recent generalist HR experience in a large, complex organisation, including complex HR investigations, absence and capability management
• Working in partnership with Trade unions.
• Experience of developing and delivering effective people management training
• Experience of preparing, analysing and presenting reports.
• Up to date and thorough working knowledge of Employment Law and Human Resource Best Practice
• Evidence of improving working practices

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Flexible approach to work, willing to adapt to regularly changing situations.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to work across all Trust 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities of the role, please see the attached Job Description.

Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Organisation's Care Certificate or willing to work towards
• Good general education - grade C in English and maths or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• NVQ level II in care or equivalent
• NVQ level III in care or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Clerical experience

Desirable

• 2 years' experience of working in hospital environment or community setting

Skills & Abilty

Essential

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Experience of record keeping
• Approachable
• Flexible
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work under own initiative
• Time management skills
• Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport arrangements to enable you to undertake the job.

Desirable

• Patient care skills
• Basic dressing skills
• Phlebotomy

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lytham Primary Care Centre

Victoria Street

Lytham

FY8 5EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Person Specification

Qualifcation

Essential

• NVQ level 2 business administration or Amspar Diploma
• 5 GCSE's A-C
• RSA II or equivalent typing qualification

Desirable

• ECDL or IT qualification

Knowledge and Experiance

Essential

• Previous experience working in admin type role.
• Previous experience working within a hospital setting
• Previous experience of working within the NHS
• Knowledge of Hospital Information System PAS/Solus.
• Knowledge of case note locations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programmes

Skills

Essential

• Proven time management skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Effective team member
• Efficient and Enthusiastic
• Ability to respond to changes in service / adaptable / open to change
• Flexible approach to the post
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to learn new tasks, procedures or terminology

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.

Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, scrubbing and buffing.

Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.

Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spray polish.

Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.

Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. partitions, door glazing and mirrors.

Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations

Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behavior.

Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.

Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and dcor to the relevant level of seniority.

Stock control i.e. regular ordering of cleaning materials and equipment, by completion of the relevant forms.

Using only materials and equipment provided by Atlas BFW Management Ltd and ensuring they are securely locked away when not in use.

Wearing, at all times, of protective clothing provided by Atlas and keeping in a clean and serviceable condition. Wearing at all times and being responsible for the Atlas Uniform and identify badge.

Assisting at and/or providing cover at other premises at which Atlas provide a service as necessary, in agreement with the Domestic Coordinator/Domestic Team Leader.

To act in accordance with BFW Management Ltd Constitution and other Codes of Conduct.

To participate in staff development, appraisal and training as appropriate, including continuous professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English GCSE
• Maths GCSE

Desirable

• NVQ in Cleaning

Training

Desirable

• Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Experience

Desirable

• Working in a similar role

Knowledge

Desirable

• Previous experience in floor care and maintenance and use of floor care equipment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to communicate with colleagues/general public
• Ability to work alone, but also part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is vital
• Friendly disposition in order to be able to communicate with colleagues, the general public and patients in order to complete daily tasks.

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carnforth Clinic

Market Street

Carnforth

LA5 9JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

• To undertake comprehensive, highly specialist assessment of babies, children and young people using advanced clinical reasoning, standardised assessments and observational skills.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate specialist physiotherapy interventions in a variety of community environments, including home, school and clinic settings.
• To formulate, implement and regularly review individualised treatment plans and goals, adapting interventions in response to changing clinical presentation or circumstances.
• To assess, prescribe and review specialist paediatric equipment and liaise with orthotics and equipment services as required.
• To provide specialist advice to support diagnostic formulation and communicate complex, sensitive information to families in an understandable and compassionate manner.
• To accept professional accountability for clinical decisionmaking and risk management within a complex caseload.

• To manage a defined specialist caseload autonomously, prioritising referrals and interventions based on clinical need, safeguarding considerations and risk.
• To work as a lone practitioner in the community in accordance with Trust loneworking policies and procedures.
• To maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in line with Trust standards.

• To provide specialist advice, guidance and informal supervision to junior staff, students and support workers.
• To contribute to the education and training of colleagues, students and multiagency partners in relation to paediatric physiotherapy practice.
• To support a culture of learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement within the team.

• To work closely with colleagues across health, education and social care to develop coordinated, childcentred care plans.
• To contribute specialist physiotherapy reports and attend relevant meetings including education reviews, safeguarding meetings and case conferences as required.
• To provide advice for statutory processes including SEND assessments and educationbased manual handling risk assessments.

• To ensure all practice is evidencebased and aligned with professional standards, national guidance and Trust policies.
• To participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activity.
• To identify and escalate clinical risks, incidents or safeguarding concerns in line with Trust procedures.
• To maintain HCPC registration and demonstrate ongoing professional development through CPD and appraisal.
• To actively promote the Trusts values and contribute to a safe, inclusive and respectful working environment.

Person Specification

Transport

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence & access to a car

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Graduate Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of Post Graduate development

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with children
• Significant relevant paediatric experience at band 6 level
• Experience of working within the community
• Extensive general post graduate physiotherapy experience in relevant settings including significant experience within paediatrics
• Significant experience of delegating work to more junior and support staff
• Experience of educating and supporting student physiotherapists
• Sound knowledge of current best practice
• Sound understanding of the requirements of clinical governance
• Sound understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality
• Ability to relate theory to clinical situations
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria / policies and procedures relating to children
• Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of paediatric therapy assessment and intervention
• Knowledge and practical experience of manual handling including paediatric equipment

Desirable

• Evidence of managerial experiences/opportunities
• Experience of delivering training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Significant experience of supervising junior and support staff
• Experience with computer-based data systems
• Post graduate training related to relevant clinical areas
• Maintenance of a comprehensive portfolio of evidence of CPD
• Excellent caseload management skills
• Clinical planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage own time
• Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and recognize when support is required
• IT skills including word processing, excel, power point and email
• Ability to lead in a given situation
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to make independent decisions seeking help and guidance when required, taking into account Trust / departmental policies and guidelines
• Be flexible, quick thinking, resourceful and assertive
• Ability to accept advice and act upon it
• Ability to negotiate
• Ability to triage referrals
• Full Uk driving licence and access to a car
• Ability to travel easily and independently across the footprint of the locality (Blackpool Wyre and Fylde)

Desirable

• Experience of research, audit, reflective practice or outcome measures
• Clear written reporting 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.

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Annes Primary Care Centre

Durham Ave

St Annes

FY8 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• BAHT level 1

Desirable

• Short courses at post graduate diploma level.
• Short courses at post graduate diploma level.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate experience

Desirable

• Broad band 5 rotational experience.

Aptitude and ability

Essential

• Evidence of working independently/ level of supervision relevant to experience.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

• Commitment to lifelong learning to develop own professional skills.

Other

Essential

• Able to meet the travel between sites in a timely manner
• Able to work hours flexibly over 7 days service if 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.

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd

Bangor

LL57 2PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated. dedicated Rehabilitation Ward Manager, with experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in delivering high quality rehabilitation and patient centred care. Skilled in clinical leadership, staff development, discharge planning and operational management within a fast paced healthcare environment. The ward is a 24 bedded, mixed sex, rehabilitation ward and we care for individuals recovering from illness, injury, surgery or long term health needs.

Person Specification

Patient centred and compassionate leadership style

Essential

• Patience centred and compassionate leadership style

Desirable

• Teaching or coaching experience

Experience

Essential

• Competent in being an effective ward manager

Desirable

• Leadership

Understanding of Safeguarding and Infection Prevention

Essential

• Understanding of Safeguarding and Infection Prevention

Desirable

• Experience leading QI projects

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Road

St Annes

FY8 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist you will provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children with complex communication disorders. This includes children across a range of settings (e.g., mainstream schools, special schools, designated provisions), but particularly pre-school age children known to our Child Development Centre (CDC).

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Skills

To assess and diagnose children with communication disorders, including those with special needs. May be required to take a lead role in the day to day running of a community caseload and/or mainstream schools and support a Highly Specialist SLT working with children with complex needs at the Child Development Centre.

To develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes for school staff and parents to implement and to evaluate outcomes for children with communication difficulties.

To take clinical responsibility for a varied paediatric caseload of differing complexities and to organise this effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time.

To ensure that clients are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their treatment plans wherever possible.

To provide advice and coaching to others regarding the management and care of clients with communication difficulties

To provide advice and coaching to others regarding the management and care of clients with communication difficulties through case discussions, joint intervention and assessment and therapy programmes as appropriate

To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures

To produce reports regarding clients needs and summarising proposed treatment plans

To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health & Care Plans, Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews

To adapt practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences

To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies

To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing data protection guidelines

To contribute to multi and uni-disciplinary teams to ensure a client focused approach to treatment

To communicate complex information from assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals

To communicate effectively with the child or young person and their carers to maximise treatment potential and ensure understanding of their condition. Addressing physical, psychological and emotional barriers to effective communication will be regularly required.

To work closely with clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree client management

To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist

To respond sensitively at all times particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications

To demonstrate skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process

To demonstrate negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations

To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible, in line with North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust policy

To foster productive relationships with others who have challenging communication difficulties and may be under stress

To employ excellent communication skills

To identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance the effectiveness of communication, both verbal, non- verbal and environmental

To assess and advise on optimising the clients communicative environment, taking into consideration the communication skills of carers and other professionals

To assess the capacity of the child or young person to give valid, informed consent. To be able to work within a legal framework with children and parents for consent to treatment.

Teaching Skills

To participate in the development and delivery of training/coaching to others with and without support.

To demonstrate the ability to target training appropriately to the needs of course participants.

To demonstrate the ability to reflect on and evaluate training provided

Please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language
• Therapy Degree Qualification or
• Equivalent
• Health Care Professions Council registration.
• RCSLT Licence to Practice
• Postgraduate training in complex communication difficulties.
• Evidence of additional training / continuing professional development around specialist area e.g. AAC

Desirable

• Registered member
• of Royal College of
• Speech and
• Language
• Therapists
• Membership of
• relevant Clinical Excellence Networks

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and National Curriculum
• Knowledge of relevant NICE guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including
• observation, listening and empathy skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Well developed concentration skills
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Good auditory skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Knowledge of assessment tools
• relevant to the client group
• Knowledge of national policies and
• procedures (relevant to the client group)
• Well established knowledge of a range
• of appropriate therapeutic interventions
• (relevant to the client group)
• Understanding of the roles of other
• professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping
• IT skills
• evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Understanding of the
• principles of clinical
• governance/audit
• previous experience of NHS IT systems

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs, including on occasions evenings

Experience

Essential

• xperience of supporting young people with communication disorders & coexisting conditions such as Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, ASD, ADHD.
• Experience of independently managing a wide range of communication disorders including communication linked to ASD, DLD Fluency, Speech disorders, disorders existing alongside
• learning difficulties,
• Experience working in collaboration, sharing strategies and implementing programmes
• and advice and coaching staff in mainstream / special schools
• Experience in day to day running of a community / mainstream /special school caseload and supporting newly qualified staff and assistants
• Involvement in
• training/coaching other
• professionals / parents
• Experience in designing and providing training
• Significant relevant post graduate clinical experience

Desirable

• Experience of using a range of AAC including both electronic and paper-based
• Experience assessing social communication skills and contributing to a neurodevelopmental pathway assessment for ASD diagnosis.

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Health Services at Wolves

Halliwell Jones Stadium

Martin Dawes Stand, Winwick Road

Warrington

Cheshire

WA2 7NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The applicant should have the ability to work independently and within a team, with patient experience at the heart of their delivery of care . When in charge the expectation is to lead, support and motivate your team to ensure high quality care is delivered. As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will need to line manage a team of health care professionals and deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Please see the Job Description & Person Specification attached for a full list of duties and requirements for the role.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Jessica Rothwell on [email protected]

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register.
• Experience working as a senior staff nurse
• Appropriate clinical experience in acute medical nursing
• Supervisory experience

Desirable

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Teaching qualification ENB 998 or equivalent
• Foundation management/leadership 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).

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Post-graduate doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent qualification recognised by the BPS).

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and intervention with adults with complex health or neurological conditions.

• Excellent communication, consultation and multidisciplinary working skills.

• Experience of working autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to evidence-based practice.

• In order to meet the criterion of being able to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position, the post holder will be required to be a car driver with a full licence and access to a car for work purposes.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call Lisa Ellis T:07771344281 Email: [email protected] who will be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Post graduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996 or for those who completed their training overseas)
• Registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• (Eligibility for) Chartered Membership of British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Clinical supervision training for doctorate psychology trainees (BPS Registered course) and other qualified clinicians

Desirable

• Additional training and accreditations (or working towards these) in relevant therapeutic approaches or psychological models to reflect post qualification interests/ specialism (e.g., specific therapy models, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology etc.) 1

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of post-qualification training and expert knowledge in multiple psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the post and service area. Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of the current evidence-base and developments within the area of specialism
• Training, and where relevant, accreditation in clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post qualification experience working as a qualified specialist practitioner in the area of specialism
• Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation, and complex family dynamics
• Experience of delivering interventions across different modalities (e.g. individual, group and systemic-based approaches)
• Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environments
• Experience of providing specialist advice and consultation to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency colleagues to support the psychological care of service users
• Experience of providing effective clinical supervision, mentoring and leadership to junior staff
• Experience of developing and delivering teaching to a range of staff groups
• Experience of carrying out clinical audit, evaluative research and applying the findings
• Experience of service evaluation, quality improvement work and of implementing change from this and from a national and local health or social care change agenda that impacts across services and professions
• Experience of working with and addressing issues of diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access to service

Desirable

• Experience of line managing staff (including junior psychological roles)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities in the practice of highly specialised assessment, formulation and intervention, relevant to the specialist modality and service area
• Up to date knowledge of evidence, theory, research, policy and legislation in relation to the service area
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills enabling the sensitive communication of complex, technical and/or sensitive information to multiple stakeholders both within and outside the NHS
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement.
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster positive relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of the service within the wider health care system
• Advanced IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS Office/Teams, One Consultation and the Internet)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required
• Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Community Based Neuro Rehab Team, 57-59 Bath Road Reading RG30 2BA

57-59 Bath Road

Reading

RG30 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see our Candidate information pack for a comprehensive job description and person specification for this role.

If you have any enquiries about the post, please do get in touch with:

Hully Wolderufael

Team Manager

[email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society, or equivalent if trained overseas.
• Eligible to work as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical / Counselling) as approved by the Health Care Professions Council.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
• Post-doctoral/graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice with children and young people.
• Clinical training as part of a CYP IAPT collaborative in a recognised evidenced based approach i.e. CBT, Parenting Skills or other.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their families across a range of care settings, (e.g. outpatient, community, primary care, in patient settings).
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course 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
• Experience of working with children, adolescents and their families
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision/reflective practice.
• Experience of working with evidence-based approaches to low mood, anxiety and behaviour problems

Desirable

• Experience of working with other agencies.
• Experience of the application of clinical / counselling psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of assessment and intervention around Neurodiversity

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• 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 both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills in specialist neuropsychological assessment and treatment with children and young people with neuro-developmental difficulties
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. children with challenging behaviour, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Other requirements

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.