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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Occupational Therapist Inpatient Stroke

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Activity Therapist

GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 9 day(s) ago

Reference: 2364513

Job summary

A permanent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Therapy Team at CHFT. Successful candidates will support the Clinical Leads and Team Leaders in the delivery of Occupational Therapy interventions across the stroke ward and support in the development of the service and its staff.There will be opportunities to be involved in local and Divisional projects which contribute to the overall vision of the organisation.

Applicants should be aware that we provide a 7 day service provision and the successful candidate would be expected to participate in weekend working as part of their role.

Applicants must have had experience in the NHS at undergraduate or post graduate level.

Main duties of the job

o To act as a specialist clinician for the Occupational Therapy service with stroke and neuro patients, and contribute to evolving and embedding best practice into the clinical areao To manage own specialist caseload in this areao Work autonomously within Trust policies and professional practice, maintaining accurate and comprehensive up to date recordso To carry out specialist assessment and treatment of stroke and neuro patients with the aim of facilitating safe and timely discharges and transfer of careo Develop, deliver, implement, evaluate and modify individualised treatment programmes and/or provide specialist advice, ensuring appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as requiredo Take part in the education and training of Occupational Therapists and qualified and non-qualified healthcare/social services/education staff including medical staffo To support the Clinical lead in the day to day running of the Rehabilitation Teamo To support and advise within the wider MDT on the delivery of the service

About us

CHFT is large trust which covers both Calderdale and Huddersfield localities.

The therapy team is a forward thinking department where staff development and wellbeing is central to what we do. The therapy team covers a wider range of clinical areas.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-COM2802

Job locations

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Calderdale/Huddersfield

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within the acute therapy service, developing effective clinical interventions within the speciality of stroke and neuro care in order to contribute to clinical practice in the team in line with current evidence base
To manage autonomously a clinical workload of patients at a specialist level, assessing and treating patients and maintaining clinical records
To have specialist assessment and treatment skills in the areas listed but not limited to:
- Cognitive and perceptual deficits
- Neurological assessment skills
- Stroke pathology presentation
- Neurological manual handling skills
- Knowledge of various approaches to stroke rehabilitation
- Appreciation of appropriate intervention
- Physical rehabilitation through activity and function
- Complex psychosocial assessment of patients and carers
- Assessment for assistive equipment and adaptations
- Discharge and transfer of care planning and co-ordination
- Assessment of the home/discharge environment
To apply evidence based knowledge within the specialist clinical area acquired through experience and academic study to a specialist post graduate level
To act, within the acute therapy service, as a resource and provide advice for Occupational Therapists, other professionals and colleagues within the MDT about the assessment, treatment, management and care of patients who have a multi-pathological illness and/or complex psychosocial need
To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues
To work with other members of the MDT to ensure effective care pathways and transfer of care/discharges
To proactively and appropriately facilitate a seamless transfer of care and continuing therapeutic management of stroke patients between care settings
To work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary manner within the MDT, being able to debate the blurring of boundaries across professions and where competent take on aspects of blurred boundary working, where appropriate
To develop specialist programmes of assessment, treatment and intervention for stroke patients in the acute hospital setting
To manage and prioritise own clinical workload as appropriate, working efficiently to manage professional time and delegate according to the training and competency levels of other team members to ensure the effective delivery of the service
To participate in the supervision process with staff on a daily basis and for students as required
To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken
To provide specialist assessment and advice for the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in MDT meetings as appropriate
To work across a 7 day therapy service including weekends and bank holidays depending on service requirements
To be a manual handling key trainer
To comply with and, along with the clinical lead, contribute to the development and implementation to protocols, procedures and guidelines both clinical and service specific. To give feedback on policies when required which may impact on the management and care of stroke and neuro patients
To participate in governance initiatives on a regular basis, measuring and evaluating individual and the Occupational Therapy teams' clinical practice, e.g. CPD, clinical effectiveness, research and development, clinical audit and service activity data
To ensure specialised treatments offered to patients are based on the best available clinical evidence by keeping up to date with current literature, implementing research tools and liaising with other practitioners, both within and outside the service, in order to develop and maintain best practice
To be responsible for the issue and safe use of equipment used in your area of work and to adhere to the appropriate service policies
Along with the Clinical Lead/Advanced Practitioner/Team Leader generate and contribute to the collection, analysis and dissemination of data as required for the service, both manually and computerised
To lead, develop and actively undertake clinical audit as requested
On a day to day basis, to support members of the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Assistant team and contribute to them successfully meeting their objectives and development needs
To assist the Clinical Lead/Advanced Practitioner/Team Leader to manage the performance of the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Assistant staff by having a delegated role in supervision/PDR
To contribute to the identification, development and evaluation of a training programme for stroke rehabilitation to address the needs of the Occupational Therapy service and the wider multi professional team as appropriate
To organise and participate in in-service training programmes, under direction, ensuring appropriate training is delivered
To undertake appropriate development opportunities as identified at yearly personal development reviews and through personal development plans. To incorporate acquired knowledge into working practice as appropriate, following discussion with Clinical Lead/Team Leader. To disseminate information from training effectively throughout the team, the service and MDT as appropriate
To participate in the CT&R supervision process and peer review and maintain an up to date CPD portfolio including evidence of experiential learning, reflective practice and any relevant training or experience. This should demonstrate responsibility for maintaining own competency to practice
To participate in the Trust Personal Development Review process taking responsibility to comply with an agreed personal development plan
To participate in the Trust Personal Development Review process taking responsibility to comply with an agreed personal development plan
To give specialist advice, teaching and training to patients/clients, carers, volunteers and other health, educational and social care professionals, as appropriate to ensure provision of good patient care
To be responsible for the supervision and education of student Occupational Therapists to graduate level in the role of clinical educator
To contribute to the supervision and education of students from other professional groups e.g. Nurses, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists as required.
To provide advice/information to the Clinical Lead/Team Leader to help in the planning and development of the service
In conjunction with the Team Leader/Clinical Lead, ensure adequate staff cover within the team by agreeing annual leave, study leave, and report sickness absence to the Team Leader
To assist the Team Leader in achieving in the service objectives
To actively participate in the professional development programme of the Occupational Therapy service
To assist the Clinical Lead/Team Leader in the monitoring of professional, clinical and departmental standards and assist implementation of change as appropriate
To comply with the national, professional, Trust and service policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating process as appropriate
To participate in the staff recruitment process
Maintain confidentiality of all patient identifiable information in line with Trust policies relating to the Data Protection Act
Initiate discussions with the Team Leader about any circumstances that could prevent the post holder or other staff fulfilling the requirements of the job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within the acute therapy service, developing effective clinical interventions within the speciality of stroke and neuro care in order to contribute to clinical practice in the team in line with current evidence base
To manage autonomously a clinical workload of patients at a specialist level, assessing and treating patients and maintaining clinical records
To have specialist assessment and treatment skills in the areas listed but not limited to:
- Cognitive and perceptual deficits
- Neurological assessment skills
- Stroke pathology presentation
- Neurological manual handling skills
- Knowledge of various approaches to stroke rehabilitation
- Appreciation of appropriate intervention
- Physical rehabilitation through activity and function
- Complex psychosocial assessment of patients and carers
- Assessment for assistive equipment and adaptations
- Discharge and transfer of care planning and co-ordination
- Assessment of the home/discharge environment
To apply evidence based knowledge within the specialist clinical area acquired through experience and academic study to a specialist post graduate level
To act, within the acute therapy service, as a resource and provide advice for Occupational Therapists, other professionals and colleagues within the MDT about the assessment, treatment, management and care of patients who have a multi-pathological illness and/or complex psychosocial need
To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues
To work with other members of the MDT to ensure effective care pathways and transfer of care/discharges
To proactively and appropriately facilitate a seamless transfer of care and continuing therapeutic management of stroke patients between care settings
To work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary manner within the MDT, being able to debate the blurring of boundaries across professions and where competent take on aspects of blurred boundary working, where appropriate
To develop specialist programmes of assessment, treatment and intervention for stroke patients in the acute hospital setting
To manage and prioritise own clinical workload as appropriate, working efficiently to manage professional time and delegate according to the training and competency levels of other team members to ensure the effective delivery of the service
To participate in the supervision process with staff on a daily basis and for students as required
To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken
To provide specialist assessment and advice for the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in MDT meetings as appropriate
To work across a 7 day therapy service including weekends and bank holidays depending on service requirements
To be a manual handling key trainer
To comply with and, along with the clinical lead, contribute to the development and implementation to protocols, procedures and guidelines both clinical and service specific. To give feedback on policies when required which may impact on the management and care of stroke and neuro patients
To participate in governance initiatives on a regular basis, measuring and evaluating individual and the Occupational Therapy teams' clinical practice, e.g. CPD, clinical effectiveness, research and development, clinical audit and service activity data
To ensure specialised treatments offered to patients are based on the best available clinical evidence by keeping up to date with current literature, implementing research tools and liaising with other practitioners, both within and outside the service, in order to develop and maintain best practice
To be responsible for the issue and safe use of equipment used in your area of work and to adhere to the appropriate service policies
Along with the Clinical Lead/Advanced Practitioner/Team Leader generate and contribute to the collection, analysis and dissemination of data as required for the service, both manually and computerised
To lead, develop and actively undertake clinical audit as requested
On a day to day basis, to support members of the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Assistant team and contribute to them successfully meeting their objectives and development needs
To assist the Clinical Lead/Advanced Practitioner/Team Leader to manage the performance of the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Assistant staff by having a delegated role in supervision/PDR
To contribute to the identification, development and evaluation of a training programme for stroke rehabilitation to address the needs of the Occupational Therapy service and the wider multi professional team as appropriate
To organise and participate in in-service training programmes, under direction, ensuring appropriate training is delivered
To undertake appropriate development opportunities as identified at yearly personal development reviews and through personal development plans. To incorporate acquired knowledge into working practice as appropriate, following discussion with Clinical Lead/Team Leader. To disseminate information from training effectively throughout the team, the service and MDT as appropriate
To participate in the CT&R supervision process and peer review and maintain an up to date CPD portfolio including evidence of experiential learning, reflective practice and any relevant training or experience. This should demonstrate responsibility for maintaining own competency to practice
To participate in the Trust Personal Development Review process taking responsibility to comply with an agreed personal development plan
To participate in the Trust Personal Development Review process taking responsibility to comply with an agreed personal development plan
To give specialist advice, teaching and training to patients/clients, carers, volunteers and other health, educational and social care professionals, as appropriate to ensure provision of good patient care
To be responsible for the supervision and education of student Occupational Therapists to graduate level in the role of clinical educator
To contribute to the supervision and education of students from other professional groups e.g. Nurses, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists as required.
To provide advice/information to the Clinical Lead/Team Leader to help in the planning and development of the service
In conjunction with the Team Leader/Clinical Lead, ensure adequate staff cover within the team by agreeing annual leave, study leave, and report sickness absence to the Team Leader
To assist the Team Leader in achieving in the service objectives
To actively participate in the professional development programme of the Occupational Therapy service
To assist the Clinical Lead/Team Leader in the monitoring of professional, clinical and departmental standards and assist implementation of change as appropriate
To comply with the national, professional, Trust and service policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating process as appropriate
To participate in the staff recruitment process
Maintain confidentiality of all patient identifiable information in line with Trust policies relating to the Data Protection Act
Initiate discussions with the Team Leader about any circumstances that could prevent the post holder or other staff fulfilling the requirements of the job description

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Relevant Degree/Diploma
Registered with HCPC
Evidence of Postgraduate Training
Clinical Educator Training

Desirable

Member of Professional Body
Studied at Masters level or equivalent

Knowledge, Experience and Expertise

Essential

Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate therapy in stroke rehabilitation
Experience of assessment & treatment of cognitive & perceptual deficit
Experience of working in acute medicine & elderly specialty
Good clinical reasoning skills
Evidence of CPD, self-directed learning and Reflective Practice
Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives
Understanding of Clinical Governance
Critical appraisal skills
Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
Teaching/Presentation skills
Experiencing in supervising and training others
Experience in developing others
Neurological manual handling skills
Expertise in discharge planning
Knowledge of cognition and perception problems
Recognised course/modules on cognition and perception assessment & treatment

Desirable

Attendance at relevant specialist interest groups
Experience in contributing to service improvements e.g. Audit, patient information etc.
Experience in dealing with complaints (e.g. diffusing complaint or investigating complaint)
Mental health experience
Carrying out PDR's
Relevant Accredited Postgraduate Training
Previous experience working at Band 6 level
Manual Handling Facilitator

Communication and Relationships

Essential

Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
Excellent Time Management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
Ability to concentrate and work in conditions requiring emotional demands
Ability to identify and articulate own training needs
Self-motivated with ability to work independently and influence others
Excellent team player
Proven ability to work well in a team
Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
Ability to organise own work and caseload
Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
Ability to prioritise own and others caseloads
Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Relevant Degree/Diploma
Registered with HCPC
Evidence of Postgraduate Training
Clinical Educator Training

Desirable

Member of Professional Body
Studied at Masters level or equivalent

Knowledge, Experience and Expertise

Essential

Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate therapy in stroke rehabilitation
Experience of assessment & treatment of cognitive & perceptual deficit
Experience of working in acute medicine & elderly specialty
Good clinical reasoning skills
Evidence of CPD, self-directed learning and Reflective Practice
Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives
Understanding of Clinical Governance
Critical appraisal skills
Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
Teaching/Presentation skills
Experiencing in supervising and training others
Experience in developing others
Neurological manual handling skills
Expertise in discharge planning
Knowledge of cognition and perception problems
Recognised course/modules on cognition and perception assessment & treatment

Desirable

Attendance at relevant specialist interest groups
Experience in contributing to service improvements e.g. Audit, patient information etc.
Experience in dealing with complaints (e.g. diffusing complaint or investigating complaint)
Mental health experience
Carrying out PDR's
Relevant Accredited Postgraduate Training
Previous experience working at Band 6 level
Manual Handling Facilitator

Communication and Relationships

Essential

Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
Excellent Time Management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
Ability to concentrate and work in conditions requiring emotional demands
Ability to identify and articulate own training needs
Self-motivated with ability to work independently and influence others
Excellent team player
Proven ability to work well in a team
Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
Ability to organise own work and caseload
Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
Ability to prioritise own and others caseloads
Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

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).

Additional information

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 NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Calderdale/Huddersfield

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Calderdale/Huddersfield

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Physiotherapist- Therapies at the front door

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Exercise Therapist

GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 9 day(s) ago

Reference: 2364493

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist who has wide ranging clinical experience, good communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient-centred care to join our Front door Therapy team.

As a senior band 6 physiotherapist you will provide and develop a high standard of physiotherapy services in the Frailty and Front door specialty. where you can build upon your clinical and managerial skills with support from the team lead.

You will be required to work closely in an integrated manner with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to promote independence, provide rapid assessments and facilitate safe, timely and appropriate discharges across within the Emergency departments, medical assessment units and any other admission unit within Lincoln County Hospital.

You will contribute to the overall service development of the team and specialty, working with senior team members, professional leads, Head of Therapies and manage, supervise the development of staff members within the team.

Operating hours - 7 day service working 8.00AM - to 8.00PM

Flexible working - Our extended hours provide the appointable candidate with the flexibility to create a work schedule that suits their needs.

Ability to travel across Lincolnshire not serviced by public transport (car driver).

Your primary base will be Lincoln County Hospital, but you will be required to work at Pilgrim Boston Hospital Front door as service needs arise.

Main duties of the job

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations; using acquired clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques.
Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.
Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.
To manage clinical risk within own patient case load.
To comply with the Trust Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times.
To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility.
To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards of practice.
To be aware of departmental/hospital policies and procedures.
To be part of the respiratory on call roster.

About us

Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

357-LN-369-26-B

Job locations

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Raod

Lincoln (base +1)

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
Evidence of maintained CPD in a portfolio including attendance at relevant post graduate courses

Desirable

Membership of the CSP

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Physiotherapist in a variety of clinical areas including surgical, stroke/neurology/medicine/older adults and respiratory
Experience of working as part of a team/ MDT
Good theoretical knowledge with working knowledge of a broad range of conditions
Student or assistant supervision, contributing to education
Previous NHS experience at Band 5 level

Desirable

Knowledge of the workings of the community services and intermediate care services
Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of CSP guidelines, Trust policies & procedures understanding the legal responsibilities of the role
Understanding clinical governance & its implications for the service
Excellent verbal, non verbal and written skills along with clear logical presentation skills
Ability to work effectively alone & as part of a team
Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise in a timely and effective manner
Ability to cope with working in a moderately demanding environment with aggressive and emotional people

Desirable

Competent IT skills
Evidence of participation in audits
Ability to organise and run internal courses
Supervision of other staff
Committee membership e.g. safety committee.

Specific Requirements

Essential

Flexibility & ability to work in a moderately physical & stressful environment
Problem solving
Able to travel to meet the travel requirements of the job role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
Evidence of maintained CPD in a portfolio including attendance at relevant post graduate courses

Desirable

Membership of the CSP

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Physiotherapist in a variety of clinical areas including surgical, stroke/neurology/medicine/older adults and respiratory
Experience of working as part of a team/ MDT
Good theoretical knowledge with working knowledge of a broad range of conditions
Student or assistant supervision, contributing to education
Previous NHS experience at Band 5 level

Desirable

Knowledge of the workings of the community services and intermediate care services
Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of CSP guidelines, Trust policies & procedures understanding the legal responsibilities of the role
Understanding clinical governance & its implications for the service
Excellent verbal, non verbal and written skills along with clear logical presentation skills
Ability to work effectively alone & as part of a team
Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise in a timely and effective manner
Ability to cope with working in a moderately demanding environment with aggressive and emotional people

Desirable

Competent IT skills
Evidence of participation in audits
Ability to organise and run internal courses
Supervision of other staff
Committee membership e.g. safety committee.

Specific Requirements

Essential

Flexibility & ability to work in a moderately physical & stressful environment
Problem solving
Able to travel to meet the travel requirements of the job role

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).

Additional information

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Raod

Lincoln (base +1)

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Raod

Lincoln (base +1)

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

CAMHS Neurodevelopment Pathway lead Band 8A

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Social Worker

GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year

Posted 9 day(s) ago

Reference: 2364487

Job summary

Are you an experienced Psychologist, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Family Therapist with interest in Neurodevelopmental presentations? Join Havering CAMHS as our Band 8A Neurodevelopmental Pathway Lead.

Main duties of the job

Job overview We are seeking a 0.5 WTE Band 8a Neurodevelopmental Pathway Lead to join our busy and dynamic CAMHS team in Havering. This is a senior clinical leadership role for an experienced clinician with expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment and confidence working with complexity across multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems. The Neurodevelopmental Pathway is a dedicated assessment pathway within Havering CAMHS. The Pathway Lead will provide clinical and operational leadership for the day-to-day functioning of the pathway, supporting high-quality, timely and formulation-informed neurodevelopmental assessment and effective multidisciplinary decision-making. The role combines advanced clinical practice, supervision and pathway leadership at team level. The post holder will support clinical quality and consistency, pathway flow, staff development and implementation of service improvements, working closely with senior clinical and operational leads. Overall accountability for strategic direction an

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

NDD-002011

Job locations

Acorn Centre

Romford

Essex

RM7 9NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder must hold a valid professional registration, with significant experience within the field and experience of supervising others. We welcome applications from appropriately qualified and registered mental health professionals who meet the essential requirements of the person specification and can demonstrate substantial experience of working with children and young people, neurodevelopmental presentations and complex CAMHS assessment.

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical and operational leadership for the day-to-day functioning of the Havering Neurodevelopmental Pathway.
Support high-quality, timely autism and ADHD assessment, formulation and multidisciplinary decision-making in line with evidence-based practice and relevant guidance.
Provide senior clinical oversight and consultation for complex neurodevelopmental presentations, including differential considerations, risk and co-occurring mental health needs.
Support MDT allocation, assessment planning, case progression and effective use of pathway resources.
Provide clinical supervision, consultation and professional support to multidisciplinary colleagues, promoting consistency and development of neurodevelopmental practice.
Work collaboratively with pediatric, education, social care and other partner services to support coordinated assessment and care.
Contribute to pathway development, audit, quality improvement and implementation of agreed service changes.
Promote high-quality clinical recording, routine outcome and experience measurement where applicable, and effective use of service data and dashboards to understand activity, quality and pathway pressures.
Contribute to clinical governance, including learning from incidents, PALS enquiries and complaints relevant to the pathway.

About you

You will hold a relevant postgraduate qualification (Master's level or equivalent) in a mental health or psychological discipline and current registration with an appropriate professional body.

You will have substantial post-qualification experience working with children and young people with moderate to severe and/or complex presentations within CAMHS or an equivalent CYP mental health setting, alongside demonstrable experience or specialist competence in neurodevelopmental assessment.

You will bring advanced skills in assessment and formulation, experience of clinical supervision and consultation, and the ability to influence MDT clinical decision-making while working constructively with uncertainty, professional difference and risk.

You will be able to combine strong clinical judgement with an understanding of pathway functioning, data quality, patient flow and service improvement, while working collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries.

About Havering CAMHS

Havering CAMHS provides specialist assessment and intervention for children and young people aged 0-18 with moderate to severe mental health needs. We work as an integrated multidisciplinary team alongside primary care, education, social care, paediatrics and specialist mental health services.

The service operates Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, from our main site in Romford, a short walk from the Elizabeth Line. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across the local area and undertake community-based work, including home visits where clinically indicated.

Havering CAMHS is continuing to develop its clinical pathways and operating model within the Children's Directorate, with a focus on high-quality care, clear clinical decision-making, effective use of resources and collaborative working.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Select One:

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Dr Tirma Morera

Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Contact Number: 0300 300 1888

OR

Name: Nicola Upton

Job title: Havering CAMHS Service Manager

Contact Number: 0300 300 1888

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder must hold a valid professional registration, with significant experience within the field and experience of supervising others. We welcome applications from appropriately qualified and registered mental health professionals who meet the essential requirements of the person specification and can demonstrate substantial experience of working with children and young people, neurodevelopmental presentations and complex CAMHS assessment.

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical and operational leadership for the day-to-day functioning of the Havering Neurodevelopmental Pathway.
Support high-quality, timely autism and ADHD assessment, formulation and multidisciplinary decision-making in line with evidence-based practice and relevant guidance.
Provide senior clinical oversight and consultation for complex neurodevelopmental presentations, including differential considerations, risk and co-occurring mental health needs.
Support MDT allocation, assessment planning, case progression and effective use of pathway resources.
Provide clinical supervision, consultation and professional support to multidisciplinary colleagues, promoting consistency and development of neurodevelopmental practice.
Work collaboratively with pediatric, education, social care and other partner services to support coordinated assessment and care.
Contribute to pathway development, audit, quality improvement and implementation of agreed service changes.
Promote high-quality clinical recording, routine outcome and experience measurement where applicable, and effective use of service data and dashboards to understand activity, quality and pathway pressures.
Contribute to clinical governance, including learning from incidents, PALS enquiries and complaints relevant to the pathway.

About you

You will hold a relevant postgraduate qualification (Master's level or equivalent) in a mental health or psychological discipline and current registration with an appropriate professional body.

You will have substantial post-qualification experience working with children and young people with moderate to severe and/or complex presentations within CAMHS or an equivalent CYP mental health setting, alongside demonstrable experience or specialist competence in neurodevelopmental assessment.

You will bring advanced skills in assessment and formulation, experience of clinical supervision and consultation, and the ability to influence MDT clinical decision-making while working constructively with uncertainty, professional difference and risk.

You will be able to combine strong clinical judgement with an understanding of pathway functioning, data quality, patient flow and service improvement, while working collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries.

About Havering CAMHS

Havering CAMHS provides specialist assessment and intervention for children and young people aged 0-18 with moderate to severe mental health needs. We work as an integrated multidisciplinary team alongside primary care, education, social care, paediatrics and specialist mental health services.

The service operates Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, from our main site in Romford, a short walk from the Elizabeth Line. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across the local area and undertake community-based work, including home visits where clinically indicated.

Havering CAMHS is continuing to develop its clinical pathways and operating model within the Children's Directorate, with a focus on high-quality care, clear clinical decision-making, effective use of resources and collaborative working.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Select One:

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Dr Tirma Morera

Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Contact Number: 0300 300 1888

OR

Name: Nicola Upton

Job title: Havering CAMHS Service Manager

Contact Number: 0300 300 1888

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

relevant postgraduate qualification (Master's level or equivalent) in a mental health or psychological discipline and current registration with an appropriate professional body

Experience

Essential

Substantial post-qualification experience working with children and young people with moderate to severe and/or complex presentations within CAMHS or an equivalent CYP mental health setting, alongside demonstrable experience or specialist competence in neurodevelopmental assessment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

relevant postgraduate qualification (Master's level or equivalent) in a mental health or psychological discipline and current registration with an appropriate professional body

Experience

Essential

Substantial post-qualification experience working with children and young people with moderate to severe and/or complex presentations within CAMHS or an equivalent CYP mental health setting, alongside demonstrable experience or specialist competence in neurodevelopmental assessment.

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Acorn Centre

Romford

Essex

RM7 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Acorn Centre

Romford

Essex

RM7 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

MHST Clinical Psychologist

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Psychologist

GBP 51,657 - 58,785 per year

Posted 9 day(s) ago

Reference: 2364483

Job summary

Band 7 - Clinical Psychologist (MHST South)

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join HPFT MHST South team. The post is designed for a psychologist who is ready to consolidate specialist skills while developing into a senior clinician.

The role will operate across MHST South including bases in 3Rivers, Hertsmere and Watford. The post holder will be expected to work from all locations in line with clinical need, team arrangements and service priorities.

The MHST South Clinical Psychologist will be expected to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary school's Mental Health Support Team (MHST); assisting in the provision of a high quality service to children, young people and their families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The role requires skills in assessing, planning, organising, reviewing and supervision.

The post holder should have completed or willing to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision course. This can be an EMHP supervision course, low intensity supervision course, or CYP-PT Supervision course.

The post holder willutilisetheir skills and knowledge of CBTinformed interventionsand child and adolescent mental health practice,tosupervise the Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWPs), Senior Practitioners, and assistant psychologists in the team.

Main duties of the job

To triage and provide psychological assessment and interventions for children and young people in an educational setting
If not already completed, the post holder will be expected to attend university to complete a Postgraduate Certification in Supervision
Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and HPFT Safeguarding policy.
To provide specialist expertise and psychological support to clients, their carers and staff working with the clients
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management
To provide consultation asrequiredto other professionals (such as teachers and family workers) around mental health issues in children and young people inschools.
To enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young people through educational workshops, assemblies, and PSHE lessons.

About us

Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

367-CYP-101663

Job locations

MHST South - Peace Children's Centre

Peace Prospect

Watford

WD17 3EW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Training/Experience

Essential

Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or approved equivalent.
Training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice including CBT
Post registration experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with clients with a range of psychological needs
Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Assessed experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children/adolescents with a wide range of presentations of varying severity. This would usually include at least 2 years post qualification experience, or other evidenced experience.
Experience of working with mild to moderate mental health problems with a wide range of client groups across the whole life course with 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 teaching, training and/or supervision
Abilities to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Good general knowledge of the literature and research concerning mental health interventions with children, particularly the clinical effectiveness of such interventions
Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to use multi -media materials for formal presentations to large groups
Experience of working within a multi -cultural framework
Already completed or willing to complete a postgraduate certificate in supervision; either a low intensity supervision course or Psychological Therapies supervision course

Desirable

Experience of service quality monitoring e.g. clinical audit, evaluative research, etc
Experience of having published in either peer reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books

Communication Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/ or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
Ability to work therapeutically with young people and their families
Ability to work as a fully participating member of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to respect and value other members contributions
Positive problem solving approach

Physical Skills

Essential

Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
IT skills; include use of Microsoft Office and Outlook

Person Specification

Knowledge/Training/Experience

Essential

Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or approved equivalent.
Training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice including CBT
Post registration experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with clients with a range of psychological needs
Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Assessed experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children/adolescents with a wide range of presentations of varying severity. This would usually include at least 2 years post qualification experience, or other evidenced experience.
Experience of working with mild to moderate mental health problems with a wide range of client groups across the whole life course with 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 teaching, training and/or supervision
Abilities to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Good general knowledge of the literature and research concerning mental health interventions with children, particularly the clinical effectiveness of such interventions
Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to use multi -media materials for formal presentations to large groups
Experience of working within a multi -cultural framework
Already completed or willing to complete a postgraduate certificate in supervision; either a low intensity supervision course or Psychological Therapies supervision course

Desirable

Experience of service quality monitoring e.g. clinical audit, evaluative research, etc
Experience of having published in either peer reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books

Communication Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/ or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
Ability to work therapeutically with young people and their families
Ability to work as a fully participating member of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to respect and value other members contributions
Positive problem solving approach

Physical Skills

Essential

Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
IT skills; include use of Microsoft Office and Outlook

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).

Additional information

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MHST South - Peace Children's Centre

Peace Prospect

Watford

WD17 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MHST South - Peace Children's Centre

Peace Prospect

Watford

WD17 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Psychologist

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Psychologist

GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year

Posted 9 day(s) ago

Reference: 2364480

Job summary

Please be aware that this role is NOT eligible for Sponsorship

Candidates are advised to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as this vacancy may close early due to high application numbers.

NHS Talking Therapies in Hertfordshire are seeking a highly motivated and creative Assistant Psychologist (AP) to join our well-established service and contribute to the delivery of psychological therapies in a primary care setting.

We recognise the AP role as being an important step towards entering clinical psychology training and have a very successful record of our APs going onto clinical training having worked in the role. We attribute this to the blend of clinical and research/audit experience that the role combines as well as a firm grounding in understanding primary care within the NHS.

We are seeking an Assistant Psychologist who will work under supervision to provide psychological assessment and treatment to service users with depression and anxiety, and will contribute to the development of the service through audits, data collection and research and innovation projects. The delivery of webinars and supporting online groups are also a significant part of the role. Service user experience, innovation and development are key focuses within the Hertfordshire Talking Therapies service and you will be supported and encouraged to attend CPD and training to help you develop in your role.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be psychology graduates with at least a 2:1 degree and be eligible for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organisational skills, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

You will have excellent data analysis skills and be competent in using Excel and SPSS. We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate research skills, as a significant proportion of the role involves analysing outcome data and carrying out audits to help with service improvement and delivery.

If you are invited to interview, you must bring with you any academic qualification certificates and evidence you hold, as applicable. Offers cannot be made without this information.Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details of the role/responsibilities and requirements for this post.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

367-ACM-101670

Job locations

Tekhnicon House (Remote), Springwood Drive, Braintree, CM7 2YN

Springwood Drive

Braintree

CM7 2YN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To support the work of staff in the Primary Care Service, including providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist or CBT therapist. To assist in audit and data collection and the development of research and innovation projects. To work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified Psychologist and within the overall framework of HPFTs policies and procedures.

For staff working in the digital team the role is predominantly remote (home working) but there may be occasions when you will need to travel to a Trust site or other location for training and development purposes. There may be circumstances where you are required to travel to other bases or attend the office on additional days due to service need or demand.

All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.

Key Relationships:

To work closely with the Digital Team Talking Therapies team, including Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, High Intensity Workers, Counsellors, Administrators and Senior Staff.

Attend clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with line manager and in line with professional requirements.

Contribute to the training and support of other staff in the Talking Therapies Service.

To work closely with the data team regarding service data and evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.

Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment for common mental health problems.

Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.

All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.

All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

Clinical Responsibility

Clinical:

Under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist or CBT Therapist to undertake psychological assessments of clients referred to the service, using the Talking Therapies minimum data set and other questionnaire measures as appropriate.

To perform telephone screening assessments under the supervision of a qualified CBT therapist or psychologist.

To assist the Clinical Psychologist and other clinical staff in the co- ordination and running of psychoeducational and therapeutic CBT groups and other psychological interventions across the county.

To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and intervention to the benefit of all clients referred to the service.

To deliver public facing psychoeducational webinars.

To attend and contribute to appropriate meetings relevant to the service.

Research & Service Evaluation:

To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.

To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes, including Word, Excel, SPSS.

To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified Psychologists and therapists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

To participate in the development of innovation projects within Talking Therapies.

To deliver training on designated project areas under the supervision of clinical leads.

Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility

The Post holder will not have any line management responsibility.

Financial Responsibility

The Post holder will not hold any budgetary responsibility.

Service Development and Improvement

To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

To participate in the development of innovation projects within Talking Therapies.

Communications

To always communicate in line with the trust values: welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional.

To communicate effectively with members of the Talking Therapies team, through written and verbal communication.

To communicate statistical data through audits and monthly reports to the Talking Therapies Senior team. To present, verbally or in writing, relevant data to the wider team as required.

To communicate sensitively and appropriately with patients, and members of the public at service events.

To liaise and communicate with other NHS teams and statutory services as required.