Job summary

We require an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team based at St Charles Hospital site at Ladbroke Grove. You will help to deliver a service to CNWL sites. In addition, the post-holder will be responsible for supervising the ATOs, topping up off site wards and labelling and dispensing medication in the main dispensary. Performing this role will require a good level of communication, organisation time management and interpersonal skills and preferably some knowledge and experience of mental health services.

Main duties of the job

The SATO will be able to accurately dispense and issue repeat out-patient prescriptions and clinical trials prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist or accredited checking technician.

The SATO will also be responsible for supervising the ATO working in the dispensary.

About us

Central and North West London Foundation NHS Trust is a large trust in central London covering a huge area from Hillingdon to Westminster. St Charles Hospital is part of this Trust.

The patients we care for may have a mental illness, elderly, needing rehabilitation or long term care. We provide support to staff working in our busy community care services.

Located near Ladbroke Grove, the hospital is a community of friendly multi-professional staff and patients. After work central London is close at hand and locally Notting hill has great markets and restaurants.

Interview date: TBC

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£31,554 to £33,270 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-C-HQ-2129

Job locations

St. Charles Hospital

Exmoor St

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative responsibilities in the absence of ATOs. Accurately label prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist or accredited checkingtechnician.

Accurately dispense prescriptions including medicines in a Multi-Compartment Compliance Aid (MCA) under the supervision of a pharmacist or accredited checking technician.

Dispensing controlled drugs under the supervision of a pharmacist or accredited checking technician. Supervising the ATOs in the dispensary.

Ensure dispensary ATO duties are carried out daily, weekly & monthlyDaily room temperature monitoring Filing away all prescriptions and maintain archiving .

Carry out daily dispensary stock top up

Distribute post

Return patient named medication from wards back to stock

Job description Job responsibilities Administrative responsibilities in the absence of ATOs. Accurately label prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist or accredited checkingtechnician. Accurately dispense prescriptions including medicines in a Multi-Compartment Compliance Aid (MCA) under the supervision of a pharmacist or accredited checking technician. Dispensing controlled drugs under the supervision of a pharmacist or accredited checking technician. Supervising the ATOs in the dispensary. Ensure dispensary ATO duties are carried out daily, weekly & monthlyDaily room temperature monitoring Filing away all prescriptions and maintain archiving . Carry out daily dispensary stock top up Distribute post Return patient named medication from wards back to stock

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
• Good standard of Maths & English

Previous Experience

Essential

• oAbility to use basic IT including excel, word & e-mail
• oCustomer Services

Desirable

• Previous experience in working in hospital pharmacy

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Ability to work to set procedures
• Ability to under pressure accurately and deal with frequent interruptions
• Ability to prioritise routine daily tasks using own initiative
• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to organise own workload
• Ability to supervise and train others
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Demonstrate ability to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation
• Demonstrate accurate numeracy skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate pharmacy Emis computer skills
• Good understanding of hospital pharmacy in the NHS
• Ability to dispense accurately to set standards

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential

• Hardworking & reliable
• Ability to work as part of a team

Other

Essential

• Able to cope with frequent, light, manual handling activities
• Frequent PC user sitting at desk
• Frequent requirement for detailed concentration
• Able to work on Saturdays, Bank Holidays and Sunday on rota

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Good standard of Maths & English Previous Experience Essential oAbility to use basic IT including excel, word & e-mail oCustomer Services Desirable Previous experience in working in hospital pharmacy Skills & Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English Ability to work to set procedures Ability to under pressure accurately and deal with frequent interruptions Ability to prioritise routine daily tasks using own initiative Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines Ability to organise own workload Ability to supervise and train others Ability to motivate self and others Demonstrate ability to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation Demonstrate accurate numeracy skills Desirable Demonstrate pharmacy Emis computer skills Good understanding of hospital pharmacy in the NHS Ability to dispense accurately to set standards Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Essential Hardworking & reliable Ability to work as part of a team Other Essential Able to cope with frequent, light, manual handling activities Frequent PC user sitting at desk Frequent requirement for detailed concentration Able to work on Saturdays, Bank Holidays and Sunday on rota

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Charles Hospital

Exmoor St

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Charles Hospital

Exmoor St

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The role of the Advanced Lived Experience Employment Specialist (ALXES) has been developed specifically for people who are experienced in an Employment Specialist role within the IPS model and have lived experience of recovery from mental health difficulties.

Please note:This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

This role will support access to the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model across the organisation, whilst contributing to the ongoing development, sustainability, and quality assurance of the Peer Employment Specialist (PES) workforce.

Alongside the Trustwide Lived Experience Peer Support Lead and the Employment Services Manager, they will support, develop, and strengthen the Peer Employment Specialist workforce and have responsibility for the recruitment, professional peer supervision and skills development of this group. In addition, they will undertake joint working and provide consultation in relation to best practice of the Peer IPS blended model.

In all aspects of this role, the post holder will utilise their lived experience of the role employment has played in their recovery, to inspire the hope and belief that people with mental health difficulties can thrive in employment.

The post holder will also occasionally support the Recovery and Wellbeing College employment-focused offer across the Trust, supporting borough engagement, co-delivery opportunities, and equitable access to employment-related learning opportunities.

The post holder will carry a caseload to support the delivery of the IPS Access target whilst ensuring high-quality, recovery-oriented employment support is delivered in line with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.

About us

Working for Central North West London NHS Trust

You will also be part of the Trustwide Employment Services Team which comprises of over 50 people.

You will receive a number of staff benefits working for CNWL Trust, this includes an attractive pension scheme, a range of staff networks, travel discounts, employee assistance programme and discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide.

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, innovative team? Are you interested in applying your clinical skills to the rich and diverse community of Ealing? Do you want to work for an SLT service that is committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and Staff Wellbeing?

We have an exciting opportunity for Speech and Language Therapists to join the Ealing team working across the service in Clinics and Education Settings. We have both permanent and 3 year fixed term contracts available. We have 1x Permanent post and 1x FTC 3 years post due to external funding. Please note, the FTC appointment is for the period specified. Completion of the contract does not, by itself, guarantee renewal of further or permanent employment

Please note that applicants must be able to commit to working a minimum of 22.5 hours per week (3 days/0.6 wte) within the Ealing Speech and Language Therapy team.

The position would provide the opportunity to work with a varied caseload across pre-school, primary and secondary settings. The successful applicant will further develop and consolidate their speech and language therapy knowledge in a highly supportive environment whilst learning and advancing their skills within Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy. We welcome applicants that are due to graduate, newly qualified or who are experienced and we will consider split posts and/ or flexible working opportunities.

Main duties of the job

You will work in close partnership with parents/carers and professionals to provide support at a universal, targeted and specialist level for children, young people and their families. This exciting post will provide a varied opportunity for assessment and intervention for children with a range of communication needs referred into the service. Opportunities to deliver training and workshops to parents and professionals will also be integral to this post. As part of Ealing Services for Children with Additional Needs (ESCAN) the posts will also involve regular collaborative working with other professionals.

You will be part of a forward thinking department that provides a range of services and is always striving to be innovative and put research into practice to improve patient outcomes. Developing our team members in their career path is the corner-stone of this. This will be an ideal opportunity for a therapist looking to develop their skills in paediatric speech and language therapy who also has values that align with those of our organisation and is passionate about making a difference to children and young people.

About us

Ealing is a leafy green and bustling borough situated in West London. Ealing's vibrant multi-cultural population makes the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users. Every day brings a fresh challenge to our staff and being part of our service gives you the opportunity to work as one cohesive team.

Working within this role will require travel across the vast Borough of Ealing to a range of settings with your base being located at Jubilee Gardens Health Centre (Southall) whilst Carmelita House W5 is being refurbished.

Our vision

Keeping children and young people's education, health and well-being at the centre of decision making to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Ealing Speech & Language Therapy Department feel strongly that Continual Professional Development is central to the delivery of the service and the development of the staff who work within it.

Ealing Speech and Language Therapy department is a friendly team. We are committed to providing care and services which are inclusive and treat everyone with respect. We have a committed equality, diversity and inclusion group who are working to ensure we are an actively anti-racist team. We are fortunate to work in Ealing, one of the most ethnically diverse boroughs in the UK, and we are striving to ensure our team reflects the communities we serve.

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated qualifiedPsychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team at CNWL Talking Therapies Service Westminster. We are a large, well established service based in a diverse borough of London. Our service provides low and high intensity therapies at Step 2 and Step 3, alongside our Step 3 counselling service. We are passionate about the work we do and care provided to service users, and work by the trust values of compassion, respect, empowerment and partnership. Our team is key in the work we do and service provided to the population of Westminster.

We are looking for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who are adaptable, enjoy challenges and diversity and demonstrate an enthusiasm for primary care work. We particularly welcome applicants who speak other languages and who have enthusiasm for and experience of working with diversity.

Interview Date : October 2026

Main duties of the job

You will be working within a stepped care model, providing assessments and delivering evidence based low intensity interventions for people with common mental health problems. Assessments and interventions may be delivered face to face, via digitals platform (Teams) or via the telephone. You would also be expected to deliver psychoeducational workshops and become involved in working within the local community and establishing links with voluntary service organisations to promote the service.

You will receive regular clinical supervision and support from a qualified therapist and work closely with other clinical practitioners within the team. The Westminster Talking Therapies service has close links with other IAPT teams in CNWL, as well as, wider links with other mental health teams within Westminster. We have a strong tradition of supporting staff development and further progression onto higher training.

About us

The catchment area of the post is the London borough of Westminster. The main hub for the service is based at 190 Vauxhall Bridge Road (South Hub) and Praed Street (North Hub). You will be required to work across both hubs and in other parts of the borough, e.g. GP surgeries and community settings.

We operate an agile working policy where staff combine remote working and being on-site to deliver face-to-face appointments and other service commitments that require a hub-based presence. The post-holder will work full-time hours and may be required to work at any times between 8am and 8pm on weekdays including an evening clinic as required by the service. Wellbeing is important within our service and we are a collaborative and cohesive team. We have a dedicated wellbeing group within the service to help support individuals' and the wider team wellbeing. Benefits of working for CNWL include:

27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service

NHS discount

Opportunities for career progression

New starters will have a 13-week probation period which is a supportive process to allow individuals to learn and work within the key aspects of their role over a period of time

If you would like to see what it's like to work for CNWL please have a look at https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work

Job summary

The post holder will provide a highly specialist physiotherapy service for children/young people with severe and complex learning difficulties in Perseid special schools, in accordance with the ServiceLevel Agreement for Sutton Health and Care Alliance.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the development of the special schools physiotherapy service for children/young people. They will plan and provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment, advice and treatment to a defined caseload of children/young people with severe and complex needs. They will work in partnership with the children/young people, their families and other professions and agencies, including school staff and the wider health team, to reduce the impact of these difficulties on the children's/young people's social and emotional development, their learning and ability to participate in daily life. They will provide clinical supervision and support for the AHP Therapy Team on site and undertake appraisals and 121s.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Sutton Health and Care (SHC) is an innovative joint venture (hosted by Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust) between local partner health and social care organisations, in which Sutton community services is fully integrated to support the delivery of a model of care for the people of Sutton.

SHCs vision is to deliver seamless excellent coordinated care that is person centred and of a high quality for people at risk of an unrequired hospital admission and for those requiring admission, to ensure they are supported promptly to get them home again.

We pride ourselves on having a highly dedicated team and offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment with a wide range of staff benefits and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and vision and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 7 Community Paediatric Dietitianto join Ealing Community Dietetics within Central North West London NHS Trust, working with Ealing Community Partners.

This is afull-time permanent post.

JO

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY

To provide and develop the community Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetic Service in the borough of Ealing, West London

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide and develop specialist clinics and domiciliary visits within agreed localities where you will assess, diagnose nutritional problems, manage and treat children with medical conditions requiring nutritional management. This may involve organising provision of enteral feeds and equipment

To work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary teams within secondary care, primary care and local authority settings and act as source of expertise

To develop and provide nutrition education and training to professionals within Ealing and student dietitians

To clinically supervise and develop the band 6 paediatric dietitian.

About us

Ealing have tube feeds and oral nutritional supplements off FP10 and you will therefore be responsible for the provision of feed (without GP prescription) and equipment for Ealing patients.

The Ealing community team include specialist Nutrition Support Dietitians, Diabetes, Obesity, Cardiovascular disease and Paediatric Dietitians as well as nutrition practitioners and assistants. The department is committed to support continual professional development and clinical supervision.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-ECP-0706-A

Job locations

Mattock Lane Health Centre

78 Mattock Lane

London

W13 9NZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

1. Clinical

1.1. To work autonomously as a highly skilled band 7 independent practitioner to provide specialist/expert dietary advice to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and to carers, parents, clinicians and other professionals. Or work towards this if in the developmental band 6 role.

1.2. To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams (including, community paediatricians, community paediatric health care professionals, local authority personnel) to provide a flexible, prioritised service based on clinical need within community settings. Community paediatric clinics will be provided in health centres, a domiciliary service to patients homes, day centres, schools and nurseries and other venues in Ealing.

1.3.. To advise patients, families and carers on appropriate dietary intervention using a range of developed communication and teaching skills to ensure understanding and promote the effective management of their condition.

1.5. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of a childs condition including anthropometric measurements, understanding drug treatments and interpreting other clinical test results including biochemistry results, with relevance to the dietary intervention(s) required. To diagnose nutritional problems

1.6. To plan and deliver individualised nutritional care plans based on the comprehensive assessment of the childs needs. Where appropriate, liaising with other health professionals to advise on changes and treatment / medication or requests of further investigations. To ensure you organise nutritional supplements you are responsible for or recommend nutritional supplements for prescription by doctors.

1.7. To evaluate outcomes of dietetic intervention through the monitoring and review of nutritional care plans and adjust care plans to facilitate achievement of goals.

1.8. To use current evidence and best practice to recommend and implement alternative approaches to dietetic intervention for the management of children in your care.

1.9. To participate in clinical risk assessment, clinical audit and research activities for the purpose of ensuring clinical effectiveness, measuring positive health care outcomes and the promotion of a quality service provided to children.

1.10. To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients /carers/extended families from a wide range of backgrounds, to gain consent, ensure understanding of condition treatment options, risks, acceptance and compliance with dietary treatment which may include unwelcome or difficult to accept information e.g. children on lifelong synthetic diets or terminally ill

1.11. To apply highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate change taking into account emotional, physical, social and Psychological barriers e.g. behavioural problems, resistant parental attitudes. To effectively use interpreters, sign language, Information Technology or other means of communication appropriate to the clients requirements

1.12 To be or work towards being an expert source of advice for patients/carers, nursing and other staff on home enteral tube feeding including feeding plans and prescription/provision of appropriate feed and equipment, care of tubes, complications and problem solving. This will include organising new and modifying existing feeding packages for patients, advising/liaising with paediatric home nursing team, nurses, health visitors, hospital staff, social services, feed companies, pharmacists, General Practitioners and speech and language therapists.

1.13 To promote and ensure multi-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working to promote continuity of care. To initiate multi-disciplinary joint domiciliary visits where possible, attend multi-disciplinary team meetings e.g. child development team, diabetes team and case conferences. To provide timely and informative patient progress reports/discharge summaries to secondary, primary care and local authority/social services. To refer to other health professionals/social services wheappropriate

1.14 To collect agreed statistical information in accordance with Trust and Dietetic Team standards.

2 Teaching/Nutrition Education

2.1 To identify and assess community health professional nutritional training needs, plan and deliver at all levels to professionals in Ealing e.g. health visitors, nurses, medical staff, Allied Health Professionals. This could include formal training e.g. presentations to large groups as well as informal e.g. health professional shadowing you at clinics,

2.2 To provide the training, supervision and assessment of undergraduate and post-graduate student dietitians as part of the dietetic placement training.In addition, to provide support and training when appropriate for student nurses and other student allied health professionals and student doctors.

2.3 To participate in the training, orientation and induction of new members of staff and peer support of other paediatric colleagues.

2.4 To clinically supervise and professionally develop the junior paediatric team and assistant in paediatrics.

3.0 Clinical governance

3.1 To measure and evaluate your own work to ensure evidence based practice and reflective learning. To identify areas to participate in dietetic and multidisciplinary research and audit to support the development of evidence based practice,

3.2 To work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary and dietetic teams to develop, implement and evaluate local evidence based guidelines, protocols and care pathways within the specialities of paediatric community services to help ensure patients receive high quality dietetic care & management

3.3 To develop and review evidence based written information material and resources for patients and carers to support dietetic intervention. To ensure information material meets the needs of different social, ethnic and client needs, i.e. people with learning disabilities

3.4 To contribute to the implementation of national and local strategies and Initiatives.

3.5 To be responsible for equipment in your care e.g. scales, tape measures, Callipers, mobile phones, laptops

3.6 To be responsible for allocating and checking clerical work you give to theadministrative support of the department and clinical work to the assistants.

4.0 Professional

4.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of children in your care, keeping accurate patient records in accordance with the Health Care Professions Council guidance and recording appropriate activity data in accordance with the Trusts and Dietetic Service Policies and Procedures.

4.2 To be responsible for own continuous professional and personal development, including the participation in clinical supervision, the appraisal scheme and maintaining an up to date professional portfolio in line with national legislation by the Health Care Professions Council.

4.3 To work in accordance with the dietetic service and the Trusts policies and procedures. To abide by safeguarding principles and procedures and child protection policies.

4.4 To maintain highly specialist knowledge and clinical expertise through the attendance of relevant study days, courses, conferences, departmental meetings, journal club and clinical update meetings.

4.5 To develop and maintain skills required to practice at an advanced level, within the area of home enteral tube feeding/paediatrics.

4.6 To and act in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct of the Health Care Professionals Council

4.7 To work under minimal supervision but have access to regular one to one practice and clinical supervision and safeguarding supervision

4.8 To attend Mandatory in service training

4.9 To be an active member of the Ealing Paediatric groups and forums across the Trust and nationally

4.10 To work in isolation and conduct domiciliary visits. To carry mobile phones in accordance with the lone workers policy

4.11 To be responsible for managing time effectively, planning, prioritising and organising your own workload, balancing patient related and other professional demands, pressures and deadlines. To arrange for cover for personal planned absence in agreement with the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties: 1. Clinical 1.1. To work autonomously as a highly skilled band 7 independent practitioner to provide specialist/expert dietary advice to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and to carers, parents, clinicians and other professionals. Or work towards this if in the developmental band 6 role. 1.2. To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary teams (including, community paediatricians, community paediatric health care professionals, local authority personnel) to provide a flexible, prioritised service based on clinical need within community settings. Community paediatric clinics will be provided in health centres, a domiciliary service to patients homes, day centres, schools and nurseries and other venues in Ealing. 1.3.. To advise patients, families and carers on appropriate dietary intervention using a range of developed communication and teaching skills to ensure understanding and promote the effective management of their condition. 1.5. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of a childs condition including anthropometric measurements, understanding drug treatments and interpreting other clinical test results including biochemistry results, with relevance to the dietary intervention(s) required. To diagnose nutritional problems 1.6. To plan and deliver individualised nutritional care plans based on the comprehensive assessment of the childs needs. Where appropriate, liaising with other health professionals to advise on changes and treatment / medication or requests of further investigations. To ensure you organise nutritional supplements you are responsible for or recommend nutritional supplements for prescription by doctors. 1.7. To evaluate outcomes of dietetic intervention through the monitoring and review of nutritional care plans and adjust care plans to facilitate achievement of goals. 1.8. To use current evidence and best practice to recommend and implement alternative approaches to dietetic intervention for the management of children in your care. 1.9. To participate in clinical risk assessment, clinical audit and research activities for the purpose of ensuring clinical effectiveness, measuring positive health care outcomes and the promotion of a quality service provided to children. 1.10. To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients /carers/extended families from a wide range of backgrounds, to gain consent, ensure understanding of condition treatment options, risks, acceptance and compliance with dietary treatment which may include unwelcome or difficult to accept information e.g. children on lifelong synthetic diets or terminally ill 1.11. To apply highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate change taking into account emotional, physical, social and Psychological barriers e.g. behavioural problems, resistant parental attitudes. To effectively use interpreters, sign language, Information Technology or other means of communication appropriate to the clients requirements 1.12 To be or work towards being an expert source of advice for patients/carers, nursing and other staff on home enteral tube feeding including feeding plans and prescription/provision of appropriate feed and equipment, care of tubes, complications and problem solving. This will include organising new and modifying existing feeding packages for patients, advising/liaising with paediatric home nursing team, nurses, health visitors, hospital staff, social services, feed companies, pharmacists, General Practitioners and speech and language therapists. 1.13 To promote and ensure multi-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working to promote continuity of care. To initiate multi-disciplinary joint domiciliary visits where possible, attend multi-disciplinary team meetings e.g. child development team, diabetes team and case conferences. To provide timely and informative patient progress reports/discharge summaries to secondary, primary care and local authority/social services. To refer to other health professionals/social services wheappropriate 1.14 To collect agreed statistical information in accordance with Trust and Dietetic Team standards. 2 Teaching/Nutrition Education 2.1 To identify and assess community health professional nutritional training needs, plan and deliver at all levels to professionals in Ealing e.g. health visitors, nurses, medical staff, Allied Health Professionals. This could include formal training e.g. presentations to large groups as well as informal e.g. health professional shadowing you at clinics, 2.2 To provide the training, supervision and assessment of undergraduate and post-graduate student dietitians as part of the dietetic placement training.In addition, to provide support and training when appropriate for student nurses and other student allied health professionals and student doctors. 2.3 To participate in the training, orientation and induction of new members of staff and peer support of other paediatric colleagues. 2.4 To clinically supervise and professionally develop the junior paediatric team and assistant in paediatrics. 3.0 Clinical governance 3.1 To measure and evaluate your own work to ensure evidence based practice and reflective learning. To identify areas to participate in dietetic and multidisciplinary research and audit to support the development of evidence based practice, 3.2 To work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary and dietetic teams to develop, implement and evaluate local evidence based guidelines, protocols and care pathways within the specialities of paediatric community services to help ensure patients receive high quality dietetic care & management 3.3 To develop and review evidence based written information material and resources for patients and carers to support dietetic intervention. To ensure information material meets the needs of different social, ethnic and client needs, i.e. people with learning disabilities 3.4 To contribute to the implementation of national and local strategies and Initiatives. 3.5 To be responsible for equipment in your care e.g. scales, tape measures, Callipers, mobile phones, laptops 3.6 To be responsible for allocating and checking clerical work you give to theadministrative support of the department and clinical work to the assistants. 4.0 Professional 4.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of children in your care, keeping accurate patient records in accordance with the Health Care Professions Council guidance and recording appropriate activity data in accordance with the Trusts and Dietetic Service Policies and Procedures. 4.2 To be responsible for own continuous professional and personal development, including the participation in clinical supervision, the appraisal scheme and maintaining an up to date professional portfolio in line with national legislation by the Health Care Professions Council. 4.3 To work in accordance with the dietetic service and the Trusts policies and procedures. To abide by safeguarding principles and procedures and child protection policies. 4.4 To maintain highly specialist knowledge and clinical expertise through the attendance of relevant study days, courses, conferences, departmental meetings, journal club and clinical update meetings. 4.5 To develop and maintain skills required to practice at an advanced level, within the area of home enteral tube feeding/paediatrics. 4.6 To and act in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct of the Health Care Professionals Council 4.7 To work under minimal supervision but have access to regular one to one practice and clinical supervision and safeguarding supervision 4.8 To attend Mandatory in service training 4.9 To be an active member of the Ealing Paediatric groups and forums across the Trust and nationally 4.10 To work in isolation and conduct domiciliary visits. To carry mobile phones in accordance with the lone workers policy 4.11 To be responsible for managing time effectively, planning, prioritising and organising your own workload, balancing patient related and other professional demands, pressures and deadlines. To arrange for cover for personal planned absence in agreement with the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Dietetics
• Health Care Professions Council Registration as a Dietitian
• MSc in Advanced Dietetic Practice including paediatrics OR extensive clinical dietetic experience in Paediatrics at band 6 or above.
• At least 3 year's clinical experience of paediatric dietetics post registration.
• Evidence of CPD in paediatrics post registration

Desirable

• Post registration BDA Paediatric Specialist Courses

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of training/teaching healthcare professionals & Students
• Clinical dietetic paediatric knowledge and experience including enteral feeding in children
• Experience of clinical audit, methods of evaluation and critical appraisal
• Experience of contributing to service development and quality improvement
• Knowledge and application of counselling skills/motivational interviewing/behavioural change
• Good knowledge of evidence based practice in paediatrics
• Knowledge of diversity issues and ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Knowledge and application of safeguarding principles

Desirable

• Supervision of junior staff
• Advanced knowledge of evidence based practice in paediatrics
• Experience of contributing to service development including knowledge of developing and implementing policies, guidelines and standards

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Degree in Dietetics Health Care Professions Council Registration as a Dietitian MSc in Advanced Dietetic Practice including paediatrics OR extensive clinical dietetic experience in Paediatrics at band 6 or above. At least 3 year's clinical experience of paediatric dietetics post registration. Evidence of CPD in paediatrics post registration Desirable Post registration BDA Paediatric Specialist Courses Knowledge & Experience Essential Extensive experience of training/teaching healthcare professionals & Students Clinical dietetic paediatric knowledge and experience including enteral feeding in children Experience of clinical audit, methods of evaluation and critical appraisal Experience of contributing to service development and quality improvement Knowledge and application of counselling skills/motivational interviewing/behavioural change Good knowledge of evidence based practice in paediatrics Knowledge of diversity issues and ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Knowledge and application of safeguarding principles Desirable Supervision of junior staff Advanced knowledge of evidence based practice in paediatrics Experience of contributing to service development including knowledge of developing and implementing policies, guidelines and standards

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mattock Lane Health Centre

78 Mattock Lane

London

W13 9NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mattock Lane Health Centre

78 Mattock Lane

London

W13 9NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is a role within theGreen Paper for Transforming children and young people's mental health.We are seeking a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to join our diverse Harrow Mental Health Support Team (MHST), based within CNWL Early Intervention CAMHS. The post holder will work across Harrow schools, supporting children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs, including anxiety, low mood, behavioural difficulties, and occupational performance or participation needs.

This role will involve delivering evidence-based, short-term occupational therapy interventions, supporting whole school approaches to mental health and wellbeing, and working closely with our key stakeholders which include children, young people, families, schools, and multi-disciplinary colleagues. The post holder will also contribute to the development of the OT pathway within Harrow MHST in line with CYP-IAPT principles.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide occupational therapy assessment, intervention, consultation and signposting for children and young people within Harrow schools. This will include individual and group work, psychoeducation, promoting healthy routines, supporting emotional regulation, improving participation in education, self-care and leisure, and helping young people develop coping and self-management skills.

The role will also involve working in partnership with schools, parents/carers and other professionals to develop strengths-based care plans with clear goals. The post holder will support whole school approaches to wellbeing, provide training, workshops and consultation to education staff, complete risk assessments, maintain accurate records and outcome measures, and contribute to supervision to junior colleagues and other team members.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and most diverse community and mental health Trusts in the country. CNWL provides a wide range of services across London and the South East and works with diverse communities where over 100 first languages are spoken.

Harrow MHST provides early intervention mental health support for children and young people, their families and carers. The service works collaboratively with schools to improve access to mental health support, provide timely advice, and help children and young people remain engaged in education. CNWL's values are Compassion, Respect, Empowerment and Partnership, and the Trust offers a range of development, learning and staff network opportunities.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

333-G-CA-1734-A

Job locations

Ash Tree Clinic

Harrow

HA2 8EQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Occupational Therapist will care for a caseload of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and identified occupational performance or participation needs. They will use specialist OT skills to assess, plan, implement and review brief interventions, ensuring these are evidence-based, culturally appropriate and centred on the young persons goals.

Key responsibilities include delivering individual and group OT interventions; supporting children and young people with routines, coping skills, emotional wellbeing, social participation and engagement in education; offering consultation and advice to schools; supporting whole school approaches to mental health; developing and evaluating group work; evidencing outcomes of OT intervention; and contributing to the ongoing development of the MHST OT pathway.

The post holder will work as part of the wider MHST senior team, contribute to supervision and service development, show awareness and implementation of CYP-IAPT and CBT-informed principles, support safeguarding processes where needed, maintain high standards of clinical documentation, complete routine outcome measures, and uphold professional standards in line with HCPC, RCOT and CNWL policies.

Job description Job responsibilities The Senior Occupational Therapist will care for a caseload of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and identified occupational performance or participation needs. They will use specialist OT skills to assess, plan, implement and review brief interventions, ensuring these are evidence-based, culturally appropriate and centred on the young persons goals. Key responsibilities include delivering individual and group OT interventions; supporting children and young people with routines, coping skills, emotional wellbeing, social participation and engagement in education; offering consultation and advice to schools; supporting whole school approaches to mental health; developing and evaluating group work; evidencing outcomes of OT intervention; and contributing to the ongoing development of the MHST OT pathway. The post holder will work as part of the wider MHST senior team, contribute to supervision and service development, show awareness and implementation of CYP-IAPT and CBT-informed principles, support safeguarding processes where needed, maintain high standards of clinical documentation, complete routine outcome measures, and uphold professional standards in line with HCPC, RCOT and CNWL policies.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Additional qualifications and training in Child and Adolescent mental health
• Registered with the HCPC and BAOT

Desirable

• Formal CBT training
• Accredited courses/workshops in CYP-IAPT principles

Previous Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Substantial consolidated experience working as an occupational therapist in paediatrics or mental health.
• Experience of delivering evidenced-based occupational therapy interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems
• Experience running therapy groups and/or training events
• Experience either working as a member of a multidisciplinary team or multi-agency working.
• Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies

Desirable

• Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health.
• Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work.
• Experience of delivering evidenced-based occupational therapy interventions for mental health issues to CYP both individually, to parent(s)/carer(s) and in groups.
• Experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT informed interventions to CYP and their families for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood
• Experience of working with schools to support CYP emotional well-being needs

Communication and Administrative Skills /Competencies

Essential

• Excellent oral/written communication
• Able to communicate effectively with the team, through face to face, video call, telephone and email communication. This includes discussing case work, taking note of actions, updating others in the team and use team meetings effectively.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
• Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
• Excellent communication, assessment, planning and recording skills.
• Ability to deliver interventions which address the assessed needs.
• Ability to work co-operatively with other disciplines.
• Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety.

IT skills

Essential

• Able to maintain electronic patient records
• Use Microsoft products including Word for letter and report writing, PowerPoint for presentations and workshop delivery and Excel for service monitoring and evaluation.

Desirable

• Ability to use IT systems for evaluation of interventions and practice for service improvement.

Clinical skills and competencies

Essential

• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and young people/families
• Ability to carry out group work and deliver workshops
• Ability to deliver training sessions
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people
• Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience of conducting group parenting programmes.
• Experience of providing mental health consultation and signposting to education staff and other professionals.
• Experience delivering trainings and psycho-educational workshops about mental health issues

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding how the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards impacts on their work and the people they are working with
• Understanding how the Mental Health Act impacts on their work and the people they are working with
• Understanding the concept of quality and their role in improving safety, clinical outcomes and the patient experience
• Knowledge of educational environments
• Knowledge of children and young people safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence
• Knowledge and Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion by delivering culturally responsive and accessible care to children, young people, families, schools and colleagues

Desirable

• Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Relevant Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy Additional qualifications and training in Child and Adolescent mental health Registered with the HCPC and BAOT Desirable Formal CBT training Accredited courses/workshops in CYP-IAPT principles Previous Experience and knowledge Essential Substantial consolidated experience working as an occupational therapist in paediatrics or mental health. Experience of delivering evidenced-based occupational therapy interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural problems Experience running therapy groups and/or training events Experience either working as a member of a multidisciplinary team or multi-agency working. Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies Desirable Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health. Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work. Experience of delivering evidenced-based occupational therapy interventions for mental health issues to CYP both individually, to parent(s)/carer(s) and in groups. Experience of delivering evidenced-based CBT informed interventions to CYP and their families for mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood Experience of working with schools to support CYP emotional well-being needs Communication and Administrative Skills /Competencies Essential Excellent oral/written communication Able to communicate effectively with the team, through face to face, video call, telephone and email communication. This includes discussing case work, taking note of actions, updating others in the team and use team meetings effectively. Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary Excellent communication, assessment, planning and recording skills. Ability to deliver interventions which address the assessed needs. Ability to work co-operatively with other disciplines. Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety. IT skills Essential Able to maintain electronic patient records Use Microsoft products including Word for letter and report writing, PowerPoint for presentations and workshop delivery and Excel for service monitoring and evaluation. Desirable Ability to use IT systems for evaluation of interventions and practice for service improvement. Clinical skills and competencies Essential Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and young people/families Ability to carry out group work and deliver workshops Ability to deliver training sessions Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately. Desirable Experience of conducting group parenting programmes. Experience of providing mental health consultation and signposting to education staff and other professionals. Experience delivering trainings and psycho-educational workshops about mental health issues Knowledge Essential Understanding how the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards impacts on their work and the people they are working with Understanding how the Mental Health Act impacts on their work and the people they are working with Understanding the concept of quality and their role in improving safety, clinical outcomes and the patient experience Knowledge of educational environments Knowledge of children and young people safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence Knowledge and Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion by delivering culturally responsive and accessible care to children, young people, families, schools and colleagues Desirable Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ash Tree Clinic

Harrow

HA2 8EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ash Tree Clinic

Harrow

HA2 8EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a passionate Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to join the inpatient team at West London Forensic Service (WLFS). The post is 1.0 WTE for 1-year fixed term and will be based on a male low secure complex rehabilitation ward. It can be appointed at Band 7 or Band 8a depending on experience and with responsibilities adjusted accordingly. For Band 7, this will be a preceptorship towards an 8a role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of a highly developed and comprehensive specialist psychology service to culturally diverse service-users with enduring mental health difficulties and offending histories.

We provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development, with opportunities to develop specialist skills and receive specialist supervision (e.g. EMDR and schema therapy), in addition to regular supervision. There are excellent staff benefits including a generous annual leave allowance and an on site gym (with membership at just £10 per month).

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing a high quality psychology service on a low secure complex rehabilitation ward. As a core member of the MDT, you will be responsible for developing and implementing psychologically informed treatments for male service users who present with enduring mental disorders (both mental illness and personality disorder) and an offending history. As such you will be able to utilise varied skills in assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention, tailored to individual needs.

As well as individual ward-based work, you will contribute to the cross-ward group therapy programme. You will also advise on risk assessment and risk management, and support psychological practice within the team through consultation and training.

In addition to direct clinical work, the role may involve staff supervision, service development and audit, and collaborative working within the psychological therapies department. There are also opportunities for research within WLFS.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job summary

The post-holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team within the Brent & Harrow Perinatal Mental Health Service, providing specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for women experiencing a range of mental health, social and emotional difficulties during the perinatal period. Interventions will be adapted to the needs of women and their infants and will include individual and group-based work within the community.

The post-holder will contribute psychological perspectives to assessment, formulation, care planning and risk management, and provide specialist advice and consultation to MDT colleagues and the wider professional network. They will also provide appropriate support and signposting to families and carers.

Working autonomously within professional guidelines and service policies, the post-holder will participate in team meetings, case discussions and reflective practice, and contribute to the development of effective, recovery-oriented models of care.

The post-holder will work closely with relevant local services, including maternity, Talking Therapies, mental health and children's social care services, to support coordinated and seamless care pathways.

They will contribute to service development, audit and research relevant to perinatal mental health, and provide shared clinical supervision to trainee and Band 7 psychologists and other professionals.

Main duties of the job

To provide highly specialist psychological assessments of women referred

to the PMHS and meeting criteria for specialist perinatal psychological interventions. The specialist assessment will be based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources, including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care. The assessments will also include a formal evaluation of the parent infant relationship within the family/social network.

To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client's mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.

To be responsible for developing and delivering evidence-based treatment protocol for severe and complex psychological disorders occurring in the perinatal period (e.g. severe maternal OCD, depression, anxiety, medically unexplained symptoms) and, when appropriate, for parent-infant relationship disturbances (e.g. Video Interactive Guidance). Adjusting and refining psychological formulations, drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

About us

Our vision

Wellbeing for life: We work in partnership with all who use our services to improve health and wellbeing. Together we look at ways of improving an individual's quality of life, throughhigh qualityhealthcare and personal support.

Our values

Compassion: Our staff will be led by compassion and embody the values of care outlined in our Staff Charter.

Respect: We will respect and value the diversity of our patients, serviceusersand staff, to create a respectful and inclusive environment, whichrecognisesthe uniqueness ofeach individual.

Empowerment: We will involve,informand empower our patients, service users,carersand their families to take an active role in the management of their illness and adopt recovery principles.We will ensure our staff receiveappropriate directionand support, to enable them to develop and grow.

Partnership: We will work closely with our many partners to ensure that our combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.

Job summary

Job summary

We are seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join our dynamic team in the Recovery Day Programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique branch of addictions and mental health. The post holder will have the chance to make a significant difference to residents in Milton Keynes challenged with addiction and to be part of the group day programme in playing a key role in their treatment and recovery.

The successful candidate will be an energetic and robust individual with sophisticated and sensitive clinical skills, and a proven track record of delivering high quality services in either the NHS, social care or the private sector.

We are based in ARC-MK, within a dedicated and purpose-designed service.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Psychologist you will be expected to support qualified clinical staff in completing assessments, delivering individual and group therapy and conducting audit and evaluation. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of the specialist psychological intervention programmes offered in the service, which are primarily motivational interviewing and CBT based. The post will also include exposure to research endeavours being undertaken.

There is a strong organisational support element to the role in the form of overseeing the referral and assessment booking process, using databases and patient management systems, and providing administrative assistance to the team as required. Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently is essential. Supervision will be offered by qualified clinical/counselling psychologists.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and committed team player with a genuine interest in addictions and mental health.

About us

About us

The working environment will be a specialist NHS addictions service and group programme staffed by a multi-disciplinary team working with outpatients. The post-holder will have a working base at ARC-MK.

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

Job summary

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of children, young people and their carers across all sectors of social care; providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision and direction of a qualified clinical psychologist, working according to the plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of the Service's policies and procedures.

To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

Please note that this post will close once we have received sufficient numbers of applications, please apply at your earliest convenience.

The post holder will work on the Goal Based Intervention Project, ADHD pathway, local SEND team and ongoing QIs.

We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Wherever you wish to work and whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL."

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Main duties of the job

• To monitor routine outcome measures for initial assessments at the clinic which will involve handing out measures, ensuring these are correctly completed, scoring and entering into a data base as appropriate under the support of a qualified supervisor.

• To assist with Psychology waitlist's updating, data extrapolation and presentation.

• To assist with, under the direct supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, psychological assessments of clients applying psychological measures, including neuropsychological, tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.

• To assist in the formulation and delivery of routine care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, under the direct supervision of a qualified professional psychologist/suitably qualified therapist.

• To assist, under the direct supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups and responding to mental health needs and or safeguarding issues that emerge, be that advice or referral

• To assist, under the direct supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

About us

CNWL have a pioneering history of improving health outcomes in people's lives, by providing physical and mental health services at GPs, clinics, hospitals, and in the community. To find out more about CAMHS please CLICK HERE.

Staff are the heartbeat of our organisation! You'll have direct liaison with your Service Manager and Head of Service to develop your career. You'll receive monthly supervision to support bespoke training, development offers, and our leadership and development programme, see the "Staff rewards and wellbeing handbook" for more details.

We take flexible working seriously, and will always be open to discussion to meet our workforce's competing work-life demands #TalkAboutFlex

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Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-CA-1764

Job locations

Avondale Drive

Hayes

UB3 3NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Beside clinical work, the post holder will collaborate in:

Research and service evaluation

1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and service evaluation projects.

2. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.

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

Administration, Clinical Recording

1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s).

2. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, report writing and consultation records in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.

3. To prepare test materials and visual aids as required.

4. To undertake specific administrative duties as required.

5. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by their Psychology Manager.

6. To contribute to gathering information in order to develop comprehensive formulations with the Clinical Psychologist.

Job description Job responsibilities Beside clinical work, the post holder will collaborate in: Research and service evaluation 1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and service evaluation projects. 2. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. 3. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members. Administration, Clinical Recording 1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s). 2. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, report writing and consultation records in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures. 3. To prepare test materials and visual aids as required. 4. To undertake specific administrative duties as required. 5. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by their Psychology Manager. 6. To contribute to gathering information in order to develop comprehensive formulations with the Clinical Psychologist.

Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

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

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
• Experience of working within a CAMHS Service

Desirable

• Experience of work in direct care provision.
• Experience of working with children who are looked after or on the edge of care with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
• Experience of working within a Social Services setting.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.

Desirable

• Experience of running groups.
• Experience of collecting and analysing routine outcome measures.
• High stand of report writing
• Experience using microcomputers for databases or data-analysis.

PERSONAL

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• An ability to interact with people with mental health problems and learning disabilities.
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.

Person Specification EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis EXPERIENCE Essential Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. Experience of working within a CAMHS Service Desirable Experience of work in direct care provision. Experience of working with children who are looked after or on the edge of care with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. Experience of working within a Social Services setting. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Essential High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context An understanding of psychology applied to health care. Desirable Experience of running groups. Experience of collecting and analysing routine outcome measures. High stand of report writing Experience using microcomputers for databases or data-analysis. PERSONAL Essential An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Avondale Drive

Hayes

UB3 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Avondale Drive

Hayes

UB3 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of children, young people and their carers across all sectors of social care; providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision and direction of a qualified clinical psychologist, working according to the plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of the Service's policies and procedures.

To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

Please note that this post will close once we have received sufficient numbers of applications, please apply at your earliest convenience.

The post holder will work on the Goal Based Intervention Project, ADHD pathway, local SEND team and ongoing QIs.

We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Wherever you wish to work and whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL."

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Main duties of the job

• To monitor routine outcome measures for initial assessments at the clinic which will involve handing out measures, ensuring these are correctly completed, scoring and entering into a data base as appropriate under the support of a qualified supervisor. To assist with Psychology waitlist's updating, data extrapolation and presentation. To assist with, under the direct supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, psychological assessments of clients applying psychological measures, including neuropsychological, tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care. To assist in the formulation and delivery of routine care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, under the direct supervision of a qualified professional psychologist/suitably qualified therapist. To assist, under the direct supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups and responding to mental health needs and or safeguarding issues that emerge, be that advice or referral To assist, under the direct supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

About us

CNWL have a pioneering history of improving health outcomes in people's lives, by providing physical and mental health services at GPs, clinics, hospitals, and in the community. To find out more about CAMHS please CLICK HERE.

Staff are the heartbeat of our organisation! You'll have direct liaison with your Service Manager and Head of Service to develop your career. You'll receive monthly supervision to support bespoke training, development offers, and our leadership and development programme, see the "Staff rewards and wellbeing handbook" for more details.

We take flexible working seriously, and will always be open to discussion to meet our workforce's competing work-life demands #TalkAboutFlex

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Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-G-CA-1763

Job locations

Avondale Drive

Hayes

UB3 3NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Beside clinical work, the post holder will collaborate in:

Research and service evaluation

1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and service evaluation projects.

2. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.

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

Administration, Clinical Recording

1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s).

2. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, report writing and consultation records in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.

3. To prepare test materials and visual aids as required.

4. To undertake specific administrative duties as required.

5. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by their Psychology Manager.

6. To contribute to gathering information in order to develop comprehensive formulations with the Clinical Psychologist.

Job description Job responsibilities Beside clinical work, the post holder will collaborate in: Research and service evaluation 1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and service evaluation projects. 2. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. 3. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members. Administration, Clinical Recording 1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s). 2. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, report writing and consultation records in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures. 3. To prepare test materials and visual aids as required. 4. To undertake specific administrative duties as required. 5. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by their Psychology Manager. 6. To contribute to gathering information in order to develop comprehensive formulations with the Clinical Psychologist.

Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

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

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
• Experience of working within a CAMHS Service

Desirable

• Experience of work in direct care provision.
• Experience of working with children who are looked after or on the edge of care with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
• Experience of working within a Social Services setting.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.

Desirable

• Experience of running groups.
• Experience of collecting and analysing routine outcome measures.
• High stand of report writing
• Experience using microcomputers for databases or data-analysis.

PERSONAL

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• An ability to interact with people with mental health problems and learning disabilities.
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.

Person Specification EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis EXPERIENCE Essential Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. Experience of working within a CAMHS Service Desirable Experience of work in direct care provision. Experience of working with children who are looked after or on the edge of care with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. Experience of working within a Social Services setting. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Essential High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context An understanding of psychology applied to health care. Desirable Experience of running groups. Experience of collecting and analysing routine outcome measures. High stand of report writing Experience using microcomputers for databases or data-analysis. PERSONAL Essential An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Avondale Drive

Hayes

UB3 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Avondale Drive

Hayes

UB3 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To work in all areas of the department on a rotational basis, working within set clinical protocols and IRMER regulations ensuring a high quality and efficient Radiographic Service. To ensure consistency of medical imaging quality and standards of patient care in a wide range of clinical environments as well as to a diverse range of patient presentations.

Main duties of the job

We are recognised in SWL as being a capable and fast expanding service, St Helier now have 3 CT scanners and 2 MRI scanners and Epsom have 2 CT scanners and 2 MRI scanners. We have US and DEXA equipment for all age groups, and a fantastic Paediatric service at St Helier for x-ray and dental x-ray. We also have very successful Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology services.

We encourage applications from newly qualified Radiographers, more experienced radiographers and students about to qualify are also welcome to apply.

As a department we provide excellent opportunities for our staff to develop their career.Our department supports advanced practice where we have an established ultrasound training programme alongside radiographers trained in reporting CT, MRI, plain film and undertaking PICC line insertions. We are a teaching hospital and clinical placement centre for undergraduate students from Kingston University and all Radiographers are expected to contribute to the training of students.

There is a 24-hour Accident & Emergency (A&E) department at both St Helier and Epsom sites. You will be required to take part in the out of hours on-call service and extended days evenings and weekends to ensure we provide consistent care to our patients through 7 day working.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our team at HMP Hewell, a category B remand prison located in Worcestershire.

We offer a challenging, yet rewarding workplace to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same!

Hours

The site currently offers a 7 day a week service and works on an 8 week rolling rota.

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £34,428 - £41,658 - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Assist with the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high quality prison pharmaceutical service within the HMP site based on National (Divisional) policies supported with local standard operating protocols, taking into consideration, at all times, the need to maintain a high level of security..
• Be an integral member of the Pharmacy Team, who forms part of the wider Cluster of Healthcare Services. PPG policies and procedures and statutory frameworks governing patient care in a prison setting will be used in order to deliver the highest standard of care to clients in line with National Guidelines.
• Be required to accept certain activities in relation to the day to day operational management of their unit and as such must ensure that they are trained and competent to take on these additional responsibilities.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• GPhC registered Pharmacist.
• Available to newly qualified pharmacists and beyond
• Management and leadership experience (desirable).
• Procurement and audit experience (desirable).
• Relevant post qualifying experience working within a pharmacy environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job summary

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and passionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist based at the inpatient learning disability unit at Townend Court, Hull. The successful candidate will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, providing assessments and treatments to adults with a learning disability, often with complex needs, who are admitted to the inpatient unit.

We are a well-established, small team of friendly, motivated, and committed individuals. You will receive regular individual supervision, CPD, training, and support within the role to help you transfer your existing skills and develop competencies in this specialist field.

This role will mainly be Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Some flexibility in working days and hours is negotiable, while maintaining a balance between service requirements and your work-life balance.

The successful candidate will be based on the Townend Court inpatient unit; however, they will also work across the Intensive Support Team (IST). The Townend Court Inpatient Unit and the IST work collaboratively, and the successful candidate will be pivotal in strengthening these working relationships.

This role provides the opportunity to develop skills and experience across two closely linked services while ensuring continuity of care for patients as they move through the Learning Disability Pathway. The role will also provide the opportunity to gain a wider understanding of the patient and family/carer journey.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload of inpatient service users with complex needs, using evidence-based, client-centred principles.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions to enhance the quality of life for patients. Interventions will include psychosocial and physical health/equipment interventions, as well as more specialist interventions, such as the use of sensory-based approaches.
• Use standardised and non-standardised assessments to identify patients' care needs and inform intervention planning.
• Assess for and prescribe appropriate equipment and provide advice on moving and handling.
• Contribute to wider MDT working and interventions, including Positive Behaviour Support.
• Participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services. Provide outcome measures for the service and service users using agreed tools and assessments.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Occupational Therapy services within the Trust. Ensure Occupational Therapy provision is delivered in accordance with HCPC and Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) requirements.
• Provide supervision and support to junior staff.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Job summary

We are recruiting for a Clinical Rotational Oncology Pharmacist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

This role is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a pharmacist who is looking to develop their hospital pharmacy and oncology knowledge in a wide range of cancer treatments including clinical trials at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre,

Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy and any previous experience in oncology would be desirable. Pre-registration trainees are also welcome to apply for this role.

You will be expected to work closely with nursing and medical staff and with patients. You will be supported by a team of oncology pharmacists, to deliver pharmaceutical services to patients on day case units and wards.

In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will ensure that prescriptions are screened clinically to promote the rational use of drug therapy and evaluation of the appropriateness of the regimen selected.

You will act as a clinic, ward and day-case unit oncology pharmacist providing pharmaceutical care to cancer patients on a rotational basis

The post holder will provide highly specialised advice concerning the pharmaceutical care of cancer patients as appropriate, to patients, relatives and other health professional colleagues including senior consultant medical staff.

You will support core services at MVCC pharmacy which include clinical screen, dispense and check prescriptions and requisition inpatient requests, dose banding chemotherapy, controlled drugs, clinical trial prescription and TTAs.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation, and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-7958700-B

Job locations

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future. We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Masters Degree MPharm (or equivalent)
• Competency assessed and examined professional registration, GPhC
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Desirable

• Clinical Diploma

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience in pharmacy, hospital or community

Desirable

• Training staff
• Experience using JAC computer system
• Experience in Hospital Pharmacy services

Skills

Essential

• Proven presentation skills
• Good team player
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Good organisation skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Flexible approach to workload
• Proficient IT skills
• Adaptable to change
• Ability to undertake manual lifting duties
• Supervisory skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Good basic Pharmacy Knowledge

Other Requirements

Essential

• Some flexibility in working hours
• Understanding of, and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day

Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Masters Degree MPharm (or equivalent) Competency assessed and examined professional registration, GPhC Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Desirable Clinical Diploma Previous Experience Essential Experience in pharmacy, hospital or community Desirable Training staff Experience using JAC computer system Experience in Hospital Pharmacy services Skills Essential Proven presentation skills Good team player Good oral and written communication skills Ability to prioritise workload Good organisation skills Able to work under pressure Accurate and precise attention to detail Ability to work independently Flexible approach to workload Proficient IT skills Adaptable to change Ability to undertake manual lifting duties Supervisory skills Knowledge Essential Good basic Pharmacy Knowledge Other Requirements Essential Some flexibility in working hours Understanding of, and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Role model our Trust values every day

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).

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. 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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service.

This varied role spans both our Community Team and specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, providing a diverse caseload of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties resulting from stroke, acquired brain injury, progressive neurological conditions, dementia, voice disorders and dysfluency.

As part of our integrated service, which covers acute care, stroke, inpatient neurological rehabilitation and community services, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians across a range of specialist areas. The role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, clinical supervision and multidisciplinary working.

The successful candidate will provide assessment and intervention within inpatient neurological rehabilitation and community settings, including clinics, home visits and virtual appointments, ensuring care is delivered in the most appropriate setting to meet patient need.

We welcome applications from experienced Band 6 therapists, as well as motivated Band 5 therapists who are ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive environment that encourages the development of specialist skills.

*Proposed Interview date: 8th October 2026*

Main duties of the job

- Manage a specialist caseload of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across community and inpatient neurological rehabilitation settings. - Undertake assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment of individuals with acquired and progressive neurological conditions, including stroke, acquired brain injury, dementia and other complex communication and swallowing disorders. - Deliver intervention through a variety of settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, home visits and virtual appointments. - Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support rehabilitation, goal setting, discharge planning and patient-centred care. - Provide advice, education and training to patients, families, carers and other healthcare professionals. - Contribute to the management of patients with dysphagia, utilising specialist clinical skills and knowledge to support safe and effective care. - Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records and reports in accordance with professional and Trust standards. - Participate in clinical supervision, continuing professional development, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. - Support and supervise Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, students and less experienced colleagues as appropriate.

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.

Our staff are proud to be Caring, Pioneering and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision . We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.

We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.