Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist who is passionate about recovery-focused person-centred care to join our Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) providing community based care in Ealing and Southall. This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to develop into a confident senior clinician while making a meaningful difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.

Whether you already have community mental health experience or are looking to build on your existing skills, this role offers the support, supervision and development opportunities to help you thrive. You will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, managing your own clinical caseload while developing specialist skills in assessment, intervention and recovery-focused practice.

At West London NHS Trust, we are committed to investing in our Occupational Therapists. You will receive regular clinical and professional supervision from experienced Clinical Lead Occupational Therapists and Professional Therapy Leads, ensuring you are well supported in your role and career progression. Our strong Allied Health Professional (AHP) leadership network provides excellent opportunities for collaboration, innovation and professional growth.

Main duties of the job

You will manage a varied clinical caseload of adults aged 18-65 with a range of mental health conditions, delivering high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy and care coordination interventions that promote recovery, independence and meaningful participation in daily life.

Your key responsibilities will include:o Managing a defined caseload, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and developing evidence-based, client-centred intervention plans using sound clinical reasoning.o Completing initial assessments, contributing to risk assessments, crisis plans and care plans, and participating in ongoing care coordination where appropriate.o Supporting service users and their carers to develop personalised goals and implementing trauma informed approaches that maximise occupational performance and social inclusion.o Planning and facilitating safe, timely discharge and transfer of care to primary care, community services and other appropriate agencies.o Working closely with partner organisations to ensure continuity of care and effective transitions between services.o Providing clinical supervision, support and guidance to junior occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and support staff, contributing to their professional development.o Participating in service evaluation, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives, using evidence-based practice to support ongoing service development.

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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

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

We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and professional Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of people.

You will work as part of our team, liaise and work closely with therapists in the acute hospital and community rehabilitation, as well as our transfer of care hub (TOCH) and community prescribers.

You will lead lead and manage the team of OTs at the Community Hospitals, providing support, mentoring and supervision. You will also manage the internal rotation of the Band 6s within the community hospitals, as well as supporting their rotation whilst they are at the community hospital. You will also be involved in the planning for the OT needs and provision of a new ward at Clacton Hospital opening in the coming months. The aim is for this ward to become an dedicated Assessment Unit, providing rapid assessment, diagnostics, and treatment forappropriate patients, reducing avoidable admissions to the Colchester acute site.

You will support the Physiotherapy Hospital Lead, in managing therapy staffing, rostering, and where necessary, covering in the PT Band 7 Lead's absence.

• Proposed Interview date: 30th October 2026

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, to be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your case.

To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise.

To gain consent and undertake highly specialist occupational therapy assessments, clinically diagnose and to formulate and implement treatment plans using specialist knowledge and experience. This will include the treatment of complex patients in a manner that respects people's choice, privacy, dignity and individuality.

To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts using advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions to recommend the best course of intervention from a range of options and develop comprehensive care management and discharge plans.

To take part in the departmental emergency on call rota, as appropriate.

A significant part of this role is forging links with the community rehabilitation team, and the acute therapy team. This will also include consideration of a Left Shift approach to support the process of optimising the pathway from acute to community hospital to community re for better patient outcomes.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR884-26

Job locations

Clacton Hospital

Tower Road

Clacton on Sea

CO15 1LH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapist
• HCPC Registration
• Working at Masters Level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including 'M' level accreditation. . Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development
• Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development

Desirable

• Recognised post graduate qualification e.g. MSc
• Membership of appropriate Special Interest Group

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience
• Proven Band 6 (rotational) experience in a variety of relevant specialities including at least one in a surgical/medical specialism . Experience of working within a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team . Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education . Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education
• Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups
• Experience of research methodology

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex and chronic conditions, demonstrated by expert clinical reasoning. . Demonstrated understanding of the role of physiotherapy and occupational therapy within the current evolving health environment . Clear understanding of other disciplines' roles and expectations
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of physiotherapy and occupational therapy within the current evolving health environment
• Clear understanding of other disciplines' roles and expectations

Desirable

• . Robust understanding of all aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management

Personal Skills

Essential

• Highly specialist clinical practitioner
• Exceptional team building and team working skills
• Able to work independently
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical fashion
• Ability to keep legible and accurate records in English using SOAP format
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies including data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient
• Conduct professional affairs in a confident and assertive manner
• Able to recognise in yourself and individuals work related stress and pressures
• Ability to exert moderate to intense physical effort for frequent period of up to 40 minutes at a time throughout the working day
• Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattAbility to cope with daily exposure to patients/carers suffering from chronic pain who may have high levels of anxiety, depression and may be aggressive

Desirable

• Competent IT skills
• Proven clinical leadership ability
• Confidence in teaching multi-disciplinary staff groups
• Excellent presentation skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapist HCPC Registration Working at Masters Level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including 'M' level accreditation. . Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development Desirable Recognised post graduate qualification e.g. MSc Membership of appropriate Special Interest Group Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience Proven Band 6 (rotational) experience in a variety of relevant specialities including at least one in a surgical/medical specialism . Experience of working within a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team . Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education . Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups Experience of working within a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team Desirable Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups Experience of research methodology Knowledge Essential Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex and chronic conditions, demonstrated by expert clinical reasoning. . Demonstrated understanding of the role of physiotherapy and occupational therapy within the current evolving health environment . Clear understanding of other disciplines' roles and expectations Demonstrated understanding of the role of physiotherapy and occupational therapy within the current evolving health environment Clear understanding of other disciplines' roles and expectations Desirable . Robust understanding of all aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management Personal Skills Essential Highly specialist clinical practitioner Exceptional team building and team working skills Able to work independently Excellent time management and organisational skills Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical fashion Ability to keep legible and accurate records in English using SOAP format Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies including data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient Conduct professional affairs in a confident and assertive manner Able to recognise in yourself and individuals work related stress and pressures Ability to exert moderate to intense physical effort for frequent period of up to 40 minutes at a time throughout the working day Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattAbility to cope with daily exposure to patients/carers suffering from chronic pain who may have high levels of anxiety, depression and may be aggressive Desirable Competent IT skills Proven clinical leadership ability Confidence in teaching multi-disciplinary staff groups Excellent presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clacton Hospital

Tower Road

Clacton on Sea

CO15 1LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clacton Hospital

Tower Road

Clacton on Sea

CO15 1LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic dietitian to join us in a Band 6 role to provide support to inpatients with complex nutritional needs including mental health, eating disorders, disorder eating, oncology and parenteral nutrition.

You will become part of a large team of dietitians and dietetic assistants. The team works in a variety of inpatient specialties, community services, paediatrics and renal. There is also a culture of continuous learning for team members and our students and apprentice .

This role offers the opportunity to develop and influence service delivery in a variety of different specialist areas, specifically including mental health, eating disorders and oncology, working closely with team leaders in these specialist areas. You will be supported to gain competency in parenteral nutrition and will design and implement QI projects within their area of practice.

There is an expectation to contribute to our established student-training programme and support other team members in their development including preceptorship.

You will participate in a variety of activities to build your CPD portfolio including training provided internally and access to external training relevant to your role.

Proposed interview date: 2nd November 2026

Main duties of the job

To provide a highly specialised service to in-patients using specialist knowledge and expertise in dietetic management of nutritionally complex patients including mental health, disordered eating,eating disorders and oncology inpatients.

To support the adult acute referral pool to identify and prioritise appropriate patients

To provide a highly specialised service to inpatients across the acute hospital site as required.

To work with the Specialist dietitians and the Professional Lead for Nutrition & Dietetics to develop the dietetic service to the defined clinical area in line with national guidance.

To cover for other members of the dietetic oncology team when required.

To provide an out- patient service as required.

To attend multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences as required

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Job summary

Please be aware that we are not a sponsor organisation and are currently unable to accept applications from candidates outside of the UK.

The Three Spires Medical Practice has an exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Spinal Interface Specialist Physiotherapist to join the team working in a specialist role within primary care.

Working 16 hours per week, this is an excellent opportunity for a Physiotherapist with a particular interest and expertise in spinal assessment and management in a progressive primary care environment.

We are a friendly, forward-looking practice who values the work-life balance we are able to provide allowing us to enjoy the beautiful coast and countryside of Cornwall.

Working as an autonomous special interest physiotherapist, you will work at the interface between primary and secondary care, providing advanced assessment and management of patients presenting with complex spinal conditions.

This is a patient-facing role and involves using evidence-based principles/ current best practice, skills and advanced clinical reasoning to establish appropriate diagnosis, formulate individualised management plans and determine the most appropriate pathway for each patient.

Main duties of the job

Please be aware that we are not a sponsor organisation and are currently unable to accept applications from candidates outside of the UK.

The successful applicant will:

Undertake comprehensive specialist assessments of patients with complex spinal presentations, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis.

Identify and appropriately manage red flags and serious pathology.

Provide support on Spinal Interface clinical and service development across the PCN, working with the secondary and community care & MSK services.

You will be HCPC registered, with substantial post-registration experience of in MSK and extensive experience in assessment and management of spinal conditions. You will possess advanced clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills, have excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt in order to respond to the challenging demands of primary care.

About us

The Three Spires Medical Practice operates from Truro Health Park and together our dedicated team of GPs and staff care for around 18,000 patients. We are a learning practice, hosting GP trainees and Medical Students from the Peninsula School of Primary Care and the University of Exeter Medical School.

Job summary

The Welsh Blood Service (WBS) provides blood products to NHS Hospitals across Wales and is currently recruiting a full time Clinic Collection Assistant.From the members of the public who make incredible, life-saving donations to the dedicated members of our team who make it happen - people are essential to the service we provide. You could help us change lives.The role is diverse and will include , welcoming donors, testing donors to see if they are able to give blood on that day, taking blood, maintaining records and offering basic clinical advice and aftercare. You will also be loading/unloading and assembling mobile donation equipment. You will need to be comfortable with the sight of blood.

You must be able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations. WBS fleet vehicles, team minibus and equipment vehicles are provided.We will give you all the technical training you need to perform venepuncture (using needles to take blood), so you don't need a medical background. However, you will need to demonstrate excellent customer service skills and have a friendly and flexible approach which will make donors feel welcome at ease and valued.Work hours are varied and include long days, Bank Holiday and weekend working.There will be a requirement for you to work in various settings and also on the mobile donation unit.

Main duties of the job

The role will deliver both excellent customer service and direct care to donors throughout the blood donation process. You will be working as part of a multi-skilled team committed to creating a caring environment and excellent customer service experience whilst identifying and meeting the expectation of individual donors so that blood is donated safely and donors are encouraged to return. This will include delivering high standards in customer service, performing venepuncture and driving duties.

Working to agreed clinical and quality standards and procedures to safeguard donor and patient safety.

It will be the requirement of the post holder to develop skills in the areas of venepuncture, donor screening, meeting and greeting, appointment management and reconciliation in addition to core skills.

There will be a requirement for all staff to flex through various teams and blood collection facilities such as blood mobiles, static sites and community clinics covering a large geographical area.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

120-ACS021-0926

Job locations

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Talbot Green

CF72 9WB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

There are hours available part time and full time

Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. There are hours available part time and full time

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 qualification; or equivalent experience e.g. evidence of autonomous practice
• Must hold a full manual UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points
• Must hold a Category C1 & D1 driving licence or commit to undertaking training to obtain the licence within 6 months of start date

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a customer focused environment. Experience of working in a team. Experienced in dealing with sensitive or confidential matters.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people at all levels. Experience of using local systems, e.g. DATIX, ESR, Blood Establishment Computer System or other bespoke systems.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication, written and numeracy skills. Ability and dexterity to undertake venepuncture. Able to work methodically and accurately and follow instructions. Demonstrate the ability to promote and foster good working relationships within a team. Standard keyboard/IT skills. Confident in the use of automated equipment. Ability to work under pressure. Able to work methodically and accurately. Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload. Good organisational skills.

Desirable

• Level 1 to 5 Welsh Language skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Other

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Level 3 qualification; or equivalent experience e.g. evidence of autonomous practice Must hold a full manual UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points Must hold a Category C1 & D1 driving licence or commit to undertaking training to obtain the licence within 6 months of start date Experience Essential Experience of working within a customer focused environment. Experience of working in a team. Experienced in dealing with sensitive or confidential matters. Desirable Experience of working with people at all levels. Experience of using local systems, e.g. DATIX, ESR, Blood Establishment Computer System or other bespoke systems. Skills and Attributes Essential Good communication, written and numeracy skills. Ability and dexterity to undertake venepuncture. Able to work methodically and accurately and follow instructions. Demonstrate the ability to promote and foster good working relationships within a team. Standard keyboard/IT skills. Confident in the use of automated equipment. Ability to work under pressure. Able to work methodically and accurately. Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload. Good organisational skills. Desirable Level 1 to 5 Welsh Language skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Other

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

Welsh Blood Service

Address

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Talbot Green

CF72 9WB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Blood Service

Address

Welsh Blood Service

Ely Valley Road

Talbot Green

CF72 9WB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Here at MSE, we are committed to providing a supportive environment for the development of Occupational Therapists. Our Southend Hospital department operates an integrated therapy service, where Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists work alongside each other in a variety of the clinical areas. The culture of multi-disciplinary working is well established and respected within the hospital.

We are currently looking for a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our band 6 inpatient rotations initially working across the elderly / frailty service. This position offers the opportunity to develop clinically and managerially in a fast paced environment working within our established Inpatient Therapy Team.

Our Inpatient Therapy Team is led by our Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist with the support of Band 7 Team Leaders who are highly experienced in their fields. We have regular Occupational therapy team meetings and actively encourage CPD.

In return we offer training and clinical development opportunities with a comprehensive in-service training program and regular clinical supervision. We also provide additional support in order for staff to attend recognised courses within the area of the post to support staff development. The Therapy Team is also committed to supporting the development of leadership skills at Band 6 encouraging staff to attend relevant courses provided by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post is part of our Inpatient Team which offers the opportunity to work across a variety of inpatient areas commencing on the elderly / frailty wards.

The role involves the rapid assessment and management of patients presenting to the hospital to facilitate safe discharge as soon as possible with the provision of any necessary equipment and care recommendations.

You will demonstrate an ability to be flexible and thrive in a fast paced environment. You will be responsible for day to day management of the service delivery and manage a complex caseload with support from your band 7 team lead. You will gain experience in supervising staff and become an accredited practice placement educator.

You will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to engage others, with a proactive approach to service development. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to a person centred approach in line with the Trust Values and Behaviours.

Together with the team leaders in our in-patient specialities, you will by supported the Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead and the Therapies Manager in the strategic and operational planning for the department.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Job summary

Southwark CAMHS are delighted to be advertising 3 new CYP-PT training posts across 3 therapy modalities within our teams:

Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT) in our CAMHS Early Help and Adolescent Teams (training at KCL)

Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A) in CAMHS Early Help (training at UCL)

Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities (ASC/LD) in CAMHS NDS (training at UCL)

Main duties of the job

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic CAMHS practitioners who would like to undertake training in one of the above models/modalities of evidence-based therapy. You may be a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist or other professional with experience of working in CAMHS or transferrable skills. The successful post-holders will complete a post-graduate diploma through either University College London or Kings College London, whilst working in one of our multi-disciplinary clinical teams. Posts will be based in our CAMHS Early Help team, our Neurodevelopmental Team, and our Adolescent Team . You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload, including delivering therapy according to your training modality.

About us

Southwark CAMHS is a thriving service serving a diverse inner London population. We provide comprehensive assessment and a range of evidence-based therapies. We have strong links to National and Specialist Services and to the IoPPN at KCL and are actively involved in clinically relevant research and PPI initiatives. The service has well-established connections with other local services including education and social care, and local voluntary agencies.

The posts are based in 3 of our teams:

Early Help CAMHS works closely with the local authority's Family Early Help Service and with local schools. We work with children and young people across the age range. We offer advice, consultation, assessment and treatment to children and young people with moderate severity mental health concerns. The team has a well-established neurodevelopmental pathway.

The Adolescent Team works with young people aged 12 to 18, with more severe and complex mental health difficulties.

The Neurodevelopmental Team works with children with autism and/or learning disabilities with complex mental health difficulties.

Each of our teams has a strong multi-disciplinary ethos with contributions from psychology, various psychological therapists, nursing, social work, occupational therapy and psychiatry. Our teams are driven by their commitment and values and maintain a welcoming and supportive ethos and a commitment to evidence-based practice

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum incl. of HCAs (inner)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8254659

Job locations

Southwark CAMHS, Mapother House

de Crespigny Park

Denmark Hill

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You may apply for any or all of these training posts in Southwark CAMHS with one NHS employment application. Please ensure that your SLAM application form clearly states which modality/modalities ( CBT, IPT-A. ASC-LD) you are applying for and why you are suitable & interested in them.

These are training positions and so all candidates will also need to apply to UCL and/or KCL (dependent on modality) for the Post Graduate Diploma in CYP-PT Therapy in order to be shortlisted. If you are interested in modalities listed as KCL and as UCL, you must complete applications to both universities. However, if you are interested in both IPT-A and ASC/LD, you only need to submit one application to KCL.

Please note that anyone starting an NHSE-funded course is required to wait two years after their graduation exam board before starting another NHSE funded course.

Training Information

This full-time training will begin in January 2027 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days seeing clients within the service related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student at KCL or UCL. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a KCL or UCL Postgraduate Diploma.

Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL or UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Teams will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL or UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval). You must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.

NB Please be aware that your application form may be shared with the UCL and/or KCL staff team as part of the recruitment process. By submitting your application to this role, you are agreeing to your details being shared for this purpose.

For candidates wishing to apply for KCL Courses: CBT

This course begins on 18th January 2026.

You only need one application to KCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability.

For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures:CYP-PT Therapy PGDip (Recruit to Train (RtT)) (kings-cyp.com). Please also see attached documents for guidance re how to apply. Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team [email protected]

The KCL application link can be found here:

Login - King's Apply

For application guidance please see the attached documents:

For candidates wishing to apply for UCL Courses: IPT-A and ASC/LD

These courses begins on 18th January 2027.

You only need one application to the UCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability

More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage:https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team: [email protected]

The UCL application link can be found here:

IPP login screen

For application guidance please see the attached documents.

Please note that the interview date in the advert is the first date of a two-stage interview process. If you are successful at initial interview you will proceed to modality specific interviews.

Applicants for these training posts with KCL and UCL will need to be available to start by 4th January at the latest.

Job description Job responsibilities You may apply for any or all of these training posts in Southwark CAMHS with one NHS employment application. Please ensure that your SLAM application form clearly states which modality/modalities ( CBT, IPT-A. ASC-LD) you are applying for and why you are suitable & interested in them. These are training positions and so all candidates will also need to apply to UCL and/or KCL (dependent on modality) for the Post Graduate Diploma in CYP-PT Therapy in order to be shortlisted. If you are interested in modalities listed as KCL and as UCL, you must complete applications to both universities. However, if you are interested in both IPT-A and ASC/LD, you only need to submit one application to KCL. Please note that anyone starting an NHSE-funded course is required to wait two years after their graduation exam board before starting another NHSE funded course. Training Information This full-time training will begin in January 2027 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days seeing clients within the service related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student at KCL or UCL. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a KCL or UCL Postgraduate Diploma. Application Process This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL or UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Teams will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL or UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval). You must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.You must apply to the course at the same time as this job. NB Please be aware that your application form may be shared with the UCL and/or KCL staff team as part of the recruitment process. By submitting your application to this role, you are agreeing to your details being shared for this purpose. For candidates wishing to apply for KCL Courses: CBT This course begins on 18th January 2026. You only need one application to KCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability. For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures:CYP-PT Therapy PGDip (Recruit to Train (RtT)) (kings-cyp.com). Please also see attached documents for guidance re how to apply. Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team [email protected] The KCL application link can be found here: Login - King's Apply For application guidance please see the attached documents: For candidates wishing to apply for UCL Courses: IPT-A and ASC/LD These courses begins on 18th January 2027. You only need one application to the UCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage:https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/Any queries on the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team: [email protected] The UCL application link can be found here: IPP login screen For application guidance please see the attached documents. Please note that the interview date in the advert is the first date of a two-stage interview process. If you are successful at initial interview you will proceed to modality specific interviews. Applicants for these training posts with KCL and UCL will need to be available to start by 4th January at the latest.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration

Experience

Essential

• clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs
• A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multi-disciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS

Desirable

• Working with families in a multi-racial urban environment

Knowledge

Essential

• A good working knowledge of Mental health disorders in children and adolescents
• knowledge of Assessment of risk and management of risk factors
• The principles of clinical governance and practice and confidentiality and information sharing

Desirable

• knowledge of Relevant research and its application to assessment and treatment of CAMH disorders. Research informed and evidence based methods of assessment and treatment
• Skill in using a specific therapy in practice

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions
• Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level
• Good written and verbal presentation skills
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration Experience Essential clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multi-disciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS Desirable Working with families in a multi-racial urban environment Knowledge Essential A good working knowledge of Mental health disorders in children and adolescents knowledge of Assessment of risk and management of risk factors The principles of clinical governance and practice and confidentiality and information sharing Desirable knowledge of Relevant research and its application to assessment and treatment of CAMH disorders. Research informed and evidence based methods of assessment and treatment Skill in using a specific therapy in practice Skills Essential Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level Good written and verbal presentation skills Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southwark CAMHS, Mapother House

de Crespigny Park

Denmark Hill

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southwark CAMHS, Mapother House

de Crespigny Park

Denmark Hill

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a qualifiedPsychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle while allowing you to make a real difference to people's mental health and wellbeing?

We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate PWPs to join our established Talking Therapies Service on a bank basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support our waiting time improvement initiatives and help individuals access timely, high-quality mental health support.

Why Join Us?

As part of our friendly and supportive team, you will benefit from:

• Flexible bank hours to suit your availability
• Regular clinical and case management supervision
• Access to bespoke Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive team culture focused on staff wellbeing
• Comprehensive induction and onboarding programme
• Laptop/mobile phone provided
• Full training on our clinical systems and integrated services

Our service operates between 08.00 to 18:00 hours, Monday to Friday.

About You

You will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who is passionate about delivering evidence-based interventions and helping people improve their mental health outcomes. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and be committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

Apply today and help us make a positive difference to the lives of people across our communities.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
• Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
• Deliver LI treatments, primarily on the telephone and in groups, with some face to face work.
• Undertakes patient - centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
• Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-ups the person's treatment to high intensity.
• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low - intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self - help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be on the telephone, via other media or face to face.
• Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£16.40 to £19.97 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

327-26-778

Job locations

Countywide

Stanway Centre, Pullman Place, Eastgate House & Park House

Cheltenham , Gloucester, Stroud

GL50 4BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Flexible and Hybrid Working

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and offer a blend ofhome-based and office-based working. Our PWPs work across the county from one of our four local bases, enabling a balanced and adaptable approach to service delivery.

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

Join Us

If you are looking for rewarding, flexible work within a respected Talking Therapies service that values both client outcomes and staff wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please ensure you note your BABCP accreditation status in your application.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Job description Job responsibilities Flexible and Hybrid Working We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and offer a blend ofhome-based and office-based working. Our PWPs work across the county from one of our four local bases, enabling a balanced and adaptable approach to service delivery. Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. Join Us If you are looking for rewarding, flexible work within a respected Talking Therapies service that values both client outcomes and staff wellbeing, we would love to hear from you. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please ensure you note your BABCP accreditation status in your application. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. Psychology, social sciences or health. or Equivalent level gained through prior relevant experience and accredited courses.
• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions

Desirable

• Has completed the LTC IAPT top up training
• Has completed the IAPT supervisor trainingDesirableApplication

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working therapeutically with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
• Experience of facilitating psycho-educational groups.

Professional

Essential

• To be 'registered' as a PWP with the BABCP or BPS

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
• Computer literate

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. Psychology, social sciences or health. or Equivalent level gained through prior relevant experience and accredited courses. Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions Desirable Has completed the LTC IAPT top up training Has completed the IAPT supervisor trainingDesirableApplication Experience Essential Evidence of working therapeutically with people who have experienced a mental health problem Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care. Experience of facilitating psycho-educational groups. Professional Essential To be 'registered' as a PWP with the BABCP or BPS Desirable Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post. PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Demonstrates high standards in written communication. Computer literate

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countywide

Stanway Centre, Pullman Place, Eastgate House & Park House

Cheltenham , Gloucester, Stroud

GL50 4BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countywide

Stanway Centre, Pullman Place, Eastgate House & Park House

Cheltenham , Gloucester, Stroud

GL50 4BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Day Facilities Float to work at Maudsley Hospital for the Facilities Department, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Working closely with the Facilities Team Leader.

The successful applicant will have good organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

You will communicate with patients, carers, and visitors as well as SLAM staff and health professionals. The post holder will be comfortable with IT and be keen to learn new software packages and processes.

This is a challenging role, Manning the Main Reception, Monitoring various Alarms and CCTV and if required driving Trust vehicles, delivering post and laundry around the sites, collection of general, confidential, and clinical waste, also completing small-scale furniture moves

Please see the job description and person specification for further information.

Main duties of the job

To help provide a front of house, fully comprehensive, professional, and courteous Facilities service for the stakeholders of the Site and Community Sites

As part of the Site's facilities team, the postholder supports the monitoring of the the delivery of hotel services, waste disposal, and collection and delivery of equipment and clinical items.

About us

The post holder will work 07.00 - 19.00, on a 4 on 4 off shift

This role is primarily aimed at providing a service at Maudsley Hospital.

The Maudsley is located in Southwark, the nearest train station is Denmark Hill with excellent transport links from central London,

The post holder may be required to travel and work at other sites if necessary.

General

All employees are expected to comply with statutory requirements and the Trust's employment policies while carrying out their work.

Equal opportunities

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy

Performance Review

Overall performance will be formally assessed and reviewed regularly, with additional informal assessment taking place as necessary.

Health and Safety

All employees are subject to the Health and Safety at Work Act. The post holder is required to pro-actively comply with their duties as described by the Trust Policy and objectives for health and safety

Confidentiality

All employees are required to work in a confidential manner in all aspects of their work.

Job summary

Closing Date: 13.10.2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 14.10.2026

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 26.10.2026

To work as a member of the Radiology team providing patient coordination and ensuring all Radiology appointments including fast track, obstetric and all other Radiology appointments for Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Lukes Hospital and the Eccleshill Diagnostic Centre are correctly booked to meet all KPI's including all patients on a fast track cancer pathway.

Actively participate in the provision of routine information and advice for patients and carers over the telephone and liaising with the appropriate teams. The post holder will improve patient experience by providing a friendly non clinical contact point for patients and their families.

Working with the Service Manager and the Administration Manager to provide leadership management, supervision, and development of an effective flexible administrative support team. In addition the post holder will have an important role in assisting the Business Support Manager and the Administration Manager as a focal point for communication for all staff within the admin/secretarial team. To supervise and delegate work to the admin staff, participate in Trust and local inductions for new starters, staff training, appraisals, approving annual leave and managing sickness.

Main duties of the job

Communicate with key departments to:

o ensure all tests and diagnostic investigations are booked promptly in line with the agreed pathway and are completed in a timely manner and any issues are escalated.

Where appropriate communicate regularly with patients to ensure that they are aware of upcoming appointments, diagnostic tests/investigations and operations and offer practical support with the arrangements.

• • Responsibility for ensuring the provision of effective and efficient administrative support to a multii-displinary team including the organisation of staff ensuring adequate staff absence cover across the service.
  • To co-ordinate/participate in the recruitment process as necessary, including job advert, short listing and interviewing prospective candidates as a member of the interview panel and liaising with HR with regards to the process.
  • Responsiblility for the completion and authorisation of annual leave and e-Roster for the administrative/secretarial team. Ensuring documentation is accurate and completed within the designated timescales.
  • Resposibility for the recording of staff absence in accordance with the Trust sickness absence policy. In addition, undertaking return to work interviews of the administrative/secretarial teams.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job summary

We are seeking an senior paediatric audiologist to join our Bart's Paediatric Audiology multi-disciplinary teams at Waltham Forest and Redbridge. The services are based at Wood St Health Care Centre and Loxford Polyclinic. Predominantly a clinical role, this will keep you busy with a full range of paediatric assessment and (re) habilitation challenges, together with some delegated service development responsibilities.

This interesting specialist role will involve working with babies, children and families in our spacious, family-friendly multi-disciplinary centres and taking on the responsibilities of this role within the dynamic working environment at Bart's will enable clinical and personal development.

You should be able to provide evidence working in a patient-centred way, and value supporting children and families through the wider patient journey. You will be confident working with children, both autonomously and as a flexible team-member. The role demands at least 1 years' experience of working in paediatric audiology (in both behavioural and (re) habilitation. You must have a minimum of a BSc in Audiology. You should be registered with RCCP, or be registered/close to registration as a clinical scientist with HCPC.

Main duties of the job

Whipps Cross Audiology Service provides Newborn Hearing Screening and a tertiary diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology service to children and adults for the London boroughs of Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

The post-holder must be able to:

Perform specialist diagnostic procedures, and provide a comprehensive specialist hearing aid service to children, including determining care plans for individual patients, and involving carers and families as appropriate

To assist with the day-to-day management for Waltham Forest and Redbridge Paediatric Audiology

To take an active role in areas of clinical audit, research and clinical governance for the Audiology service, which may include designing and completing audits within own field, participating in data collection for larger projects, and contributing to the development of evidence base protocols.

To plan and prioritise elements of own workload, within the framework of service delivery priorities as defined by the Clinical Lead and Operational Service Manager, and supervise the work of other members of the team as appropriate, including junior audiologists, trainees and students.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job summary

The Lambeth Child and Adolescent Mental Health Rapids Team (CAMHS), are looking for a Clinical Specialist to join the team

We work closely with young people (CYP) and their families experiencing complex mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, self harm suicidal ideation, psychosis and complex risk presentations. Our CYP might be at risk of inpatient hospital admission or transitioning out of inpatient care; our role is to provide intensive, support within the community. No two days are the same, and there's plenty of variety in this role and lots of opportunities for learning.

Main duties of the job

1.1 You will be part of the Lambeth CAMHS Rapids Team which consists of a Clinical Service Lead, Clinical Pathway Lead, several clinical specialists & a vocational worker. 1.2 You will be required to undertake mental health assessments for young people presenting in crisis, many with complex risk profiles, contextual risks, complex neurodevelopmental profiles and significant mental health needs.1.3 You will offer fast tracked evidenced based therapeutic treatment, to young people who are designated as high risk. 1.4 You will share responsibility for ensuring that CAMHS staff within the teams achieve positive clinical outcomes for children, young people and their families, evidenced by performance indicators such as activity data, targets and quality measures. You will also share responsibility for ensuring that all team members participate in audit and research. 1.5 You will work with other CAMHS practitioners in the service from all disciplines. You will be a member of internal and external professional networks to ensure that care plans for individual children are co-ordinated efficiently and effectively. 1.6 You will be part of a wider team and will be required to offer support for other members of the crisis team especially during crisis situations or when the care coordinator is otherwise indisposed. 1.7 The work will be clinic based with some community-based outreach appointments in servicer users' homes. There is some limited opportunity to work from home.

About us

Lambeth Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provides multidisciplinary assessment, diagnostic, treatment, advisory and consultative service for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural disorders, in particular those at high risk or those with more severe and persistent problems associated with psychiatric disorder. The London Borough of Lambeth has a population of 317,800 (GLA 2020). Lambeth's population is highly diverse, a characteristic visible in the breadth of ethnic and cultural traditions seen throughout the borough. It is estimated that 63% of the population describe their ethnicity as other than White British; 23% describe their ethnicity as Black (11% Black African, 7% Black Caribbean and 5% Other Black), 22% White Other and 6% as Asian. Lambeth has a child and youth population aged 0-20 of almost 70,000. Over 50% of this number are 0 to 9 years old.A high number of school pupils belong to black/minority ethnic groups (85.6%). 15.9% and 18.1% of children and young people in primary and secondary education respectively have special education needs or disabilities, the UK average is 14.9%. In 2018/2019, 0.15% of the secondary school population were permanently excluded from local authority schools. In 2020, there were 459 children looked after by the local authority and around 230 children on a child protection plan. Lambeth accommodated 97 were unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, who made up 27% of the total looked after population

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum incl. of HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8266520

Job locations

Lambeth CAMHS

William Geoffrey House, 35 Black prince Road

Kennington

SE11 6JJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

4. Key Responsibilities:

4.1 Service and Team responsibilities

4.1.1 Participate as a multi-disciplinary team member in the setting and reviewing of therapeutic aims, objectives, standards and strategies to provide a high standard of care to clients and their families.

4.1.2 To ensure that all recording and reporting of client contact is timely, accurate, up to date and of good quality and within CAMHS & professional standards of record keeping. To collect & collate information about individual clinical activity on ePJS.

4.1.3 Work with the team and clients to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

4.1.4 Work to assure the quality of care through achieving high operational standards in clinical systems.

4.1.5 To maintain and ensure good professional standards and attitudes towards the care and treatment of children, young people and their families.

4.1.6 To link with other statutory and voluntary agencies and professionals as well as other CAMHS Teams in terms of referrals and joint work. Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication within the boundaries of confidentiality, with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate.

4.1.7 Contribute to the effective functioning of the team and service through attendance at relevant meetings, taking responsibilities within the service as appropriate and negotiated with the line manager.

4.1.8 Supervise junior members of the team or trainees from any discipline.

5.1 Clinical - Individual

5.1.1 Assume responsibility for the daily duty system, particularly ascertaining the level of risk, and agreeing safety plans as and when necessary..

5.1.2 Use individual, group work, family work, advice and supervision according to the needs of children and young people and have a flexible and innovative approach to planning packages of care.

5.1.3 Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate.

5.1.4 Put Therapeutic training into practice and deliver evidenced based treatment using outcome measures to measure progress.

5.1.5 participate in team meetings, sharing professional experience and consult on complex cases when required.

5.1.5 Take on a caseload of a mixture of short term, medium and long term cases.

5.2 Professional Conduct, Teaching, Training and Research

5.2.1 Undertake all duties in line with the professional Codes of Professional Conduct, and maintain professional registration requirements for the post according to discipline/profession.

5.2.2 Work in accordance and within the principles, policies, procedures and guidelines of all aspects of clinical governance.

5.2.3 Attend monthly supervision and quarterly appraisal meetings. Make effective use of colleagues in sharing and participating in casework supervision and other forms of supervision when required according to local practice, including attending peer supervision meetings.

5.2.4 Plan your training schedule to maintain compliance with the Trusts and your professional mandatory training requirements.

5.2.5 Identify development and training needs with manager in accordance with Trust/Directorate guidelines. Remain up to date with changing practices and wherever possible make full use of all training and educational facilities.

5.2.6 Join and lead with colleagues in specialist teaching, consultation /support to other professionals and agencies. Participate in the provision of a good quality learning environment for trainees, overseeing placements and supervising trainees.

5.2.7 Participate in the monitoring, evaluation and audit of the service.

5.2.8 Work with others to undertake and promote research-based practice and use that knowledge in your everyday practice, sharing it with others in the team.

5.3 Freedom to Act

You will manage your own caseload and work within a team but will have freedom to act within the service framework and Trust operational policies. You will manage your time and your caseload within your job plan. You will be accountable for you own professional actions, your day to day work will be managed rather than supervised and you will initiate new clinical and service actions guided by broad Trust clinical policies and procedures. You will be responsible for the management of financial and physical resources for yourself.

Job description Job responsibilities 4. Key Responsibilities: 4.1 Service and Team responsibilities 4.1.1 Participate as a multi-disciplinary team member in the setting and reviewing of therapeutic aims, objectives, standards and strategies to provide a high standard of care to clients and their families. 4.1.2 To ensure that all recording and reporting of client contact is timely, accurate, up to date and of good quality and within CAMHS & professional standards of record keeping. To collect & collate information about individual clinical activity on ePJS. 4.1.3 Work with the team and clients to maintain a safe therapeutic environment. 4.1.4 Work to assure the quality of care through achieving high operational standards in clinical systems. 4.1.5 To maintain and ensure good professional standards and attitudes towards the care and treatment of children, young people and their families. 4.1.6 To link with other statutory and voluntary agencies and professionals as well as other CAMHS Teams in terms of referrals and joint work. Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication within the boundaries of confidentiality, with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate. 4.1.7 Contribute to the effective functioning of the team and service through attendance at relevant meetings, taking responsibilities within the service as appropriate and negotiated with the line manager. 4.1.8 Supervise junior members of the team or trainees from any discipline. 5.1 Clinical - Individual 5.1.1 Assume responsibility for the daily duty system, particularly ascertaining the level of risk, and agreeing safety plans as and when necessary.. 5.1.2 Use individual, group work, family work, advice and supervision according to the needs of children and young people and have a flexible and innovative approach to planning packages of care. 5.1.3 Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate. 5.1.4 Put Therapeutic training into practice and deliver evidenced based treatment using outcome measures to measure progress. 5.1.5 participate in team meetings, sharing professional experience and consult on complex cases when required. 5.1.5 Take on a caseload of a mixture of short term, medium and long term cases. 5.2 Professional Conduct, Teaching, Training and Research 5.2.1 Undertake all duties in line with the professional Codes of Professional Conduct, and maintain professional registration requirements for the post according to discipline/profession. 5.2.2 Work in accordance and within the principles, policies, procedures and guidelines of all aspects of clinical governance. 5.2.3 Attend monthly supervision and quarterly appraisal meetings. Make effective use of colleagues in sharing and participating in casework supervision and other forms of supervision when required according to local practice, including attending peer supervision meetings. 5.2.4 Plan your training schedule to maintain compliance with the Trusts and your professional mandatory training requirements. 5.2.5 Identify development and training needs with manager in accordance with Trust/Directorate guidelines. Remain up to date with changing practices and wherever possible make full use of all training and educational facilities. 5.2.6 Join and lead with colleagues in specialist teaching, consultation /support to other professionals and agencies. Participate in the provision of a good quality learning environment for trainees, overseeing placements and supervising trainees. 5.2.7 Participate in the monitoring, evaluation and audit of the service. 5.2.8 Work with others to undertake and promote research-based practice and use that knowledge in your everyday practice, sharing it with others in the team. 5.3 Freedom to Act You will manage your own caseload and work within a team but will have freedom to act within the service framework and Trust operational policies. You will manage your time and your caseload within your job plan. You will be accountable for you own professional actions, your day to day work will be managed rather than supervised and you will initiate new clinical and service actions guided by broad Trust clinical policies and procedures. You will be responsible for the management of financial and physical resources for yourself.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications (A/I) All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) , Health Professional's Council (HPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP),The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Relevant professional training will include: oFirst level nursing qualification/registration RMN or RSCN or HV with related CAMHS experience or any as below: oFirst level qualification in Occupational therapy, Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Social work, or equivalent with related CAMHS experience. oQualification as a Systemic Psychotherapist (Family Therapist) with relevant CAMHS experience. oFirst level qualification in psychotherapy art, play, drama, music therapy (with registered qualification with one of the above statutory bodies) with related experience in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescent with complex mental health problems/needs.
• Experience working with young people within a community CAMHS setting

Desirable

• Training in Clinical supervision
• Experience in adapting therapy to meet need of young people with complex neurodevelopmental profiles ENB 998 or mentorship and or equivalent experience and training (Nursing only)

Experience

Essential

• oAssessed supervised clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs or clear evidence of transferable skills.
• oExperience of working with young people who present with suicidal ideation/plans and self-harm.
• oExperience of managing complex risk
• oWorking in collaboration with supervisor, service user, carers and MDT in assessing needs, planning and implementing care
• oTaking responsibility for care delivery & care coordination & maintaining a safe therapeutic environment

Desirable

• Working with families in a multi-racial urban environment
• Working with Looked After Children and foster carers

Knowledge

Essential

• A good working knowledge of the following: Mental health disorders in children and adolescents Difficulties common to Looked After Children e.g. attachment difficulties
• Key legislation relevant to CAMHS setting: The Children Act 1989, 2004 and The Mental Health Act 1983, Human Rights Act 1998 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 London Child protection procedures
• Assessment of risk and management of risk factors
• The principles of clinical governance and practice.
• The principles underlying confidentiality and information sharing.

Desirable

• Relevant research and its application to assessment, treatment and case management of CAMH disorders.
• Research informed and evidence based methods of assessment, treatment and case management.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to be able to tolerate high levels of distress from children and families who present in a mental health crisis.
• Ability to be able to work with emotive material and manage high risk and hard to reach groups.
• Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions
• Ability to take on new concepts/forward thinking

Desirable

• Skill in using a specific therapy in practice .

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications (A/I) All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) , Health Professional's Council (HPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP),The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Relevant professional training will include: oFirst level nursing qualification/registration RMN or RSCN or HV with related CAMHS experience or any as below: oFirst level qualification in Occupational therapy, Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Social work, or equivalent with related CAMHS experience. oQualification as a Systemic Psychotherapist (Family Therapist) with relevant CAMHS experience. oFirst level qualification in psychotherapy art, play, drama, music therapy (with registered qualification with one of the above statutory bodies) with related experience in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescent with complex mental health problems/needs. Experience working with young people within a community CAMHS setting Desirable Training in Clinical supervision Experience in adapting therapy to meet need of young people with complex neurodevelopmental profiles ENB 998 or mentorship and or equivalent experience and training (Nursing only) Experience Essential oAssessed supervised clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs or clear evidence of transferable skills. oExperience of working with young people who present with suicidal ideation/plans and self-harm. oExperience of managing complex risk oWorking in collaboration with supervisor, service user, carers and MDT in assessing needs, planning and implementing care oTaking responsibility for care delivery & care coordination & maintaining a safe therapeutic environment Desirable Working with families in a multi-racial urban environment Working with Looked After Children and foster carers Knowledge Essential A good working knowledge of the following: Mental health disorders in children and adolescents Difficulties common to Looked After Children e.g. attachment difficulties Key legislation relevant to CAMHS setting: The Children Act 1989, 2004 and The Mental Health Act 1983, Human Rights Act 1998 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 London Child protection procedures Assessment of risk and management of risk factors The principles of clinical governance and practice. The principles underlying confidentiality and information sharing. Desirable Relevant research and its application to assessment, treatment and case management of CAMH disorders. Research informed and evidence based methods of assessment, treatment and case management. Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to be able to tolerate high levels of distress from children and families who present in a mental health crisis. Ability to be able to work with emotive material and manage high risk and hard to reach groups. Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions Ability to take on new concepts/forward thinking Desirable Skill in using a specific therapy in practice .

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

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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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lambeth CAMHS

William Geoffrey House, 35 Black prince Road

Kennington

SE11 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lambeth CAMHS

William Geoffrey House, 35 Black prince Road

Kennington

SE11 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The role involves the collection, preparation, safe storage, tracking, and delivery of medical equipment across all areas of the Trust, ensuring requests are completed within required response times. Duties include cleaning and inspecting equipment, carrying out basic safety and functional checks, replacing consumables, and referring faulty equipment for repair. The post holder will maintain accurate records on the Trust Medical Equipment Database, monitor outstanding and overdue equipment, and use RFID technology to locate medical equipment. The role also involves maintaining minimum stock levels, following up with users or patients regarding equipment returns, and providing courteous and effective customer service. Regular movement and transportation of equipment around the Trust is required, including the use of trolleys and RFID equipment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide an efficient medical equipment service across Trust sites, working under supervision and established procedures. Duties include responding to helpdesk enquiries, receiving and recording requests, and maintaining accurate administrative records. The role involves collecting, cleaning, inspecting, safety-checking, storing and delivering medical equipment to clinical areas within agreed response times, including returning serviced or repaired equipment to users. The post holder will maintain equipment records and inventory on the Trust Medical Equipment Database, monitor outstanding loans and stock levels, and use RFID technology to track and locate equipment. Responsibilities also include basic equipment adjustments, identifying faults and referring items for repair, providing basic user guidance, and supporting engineering service administration, maintenance records, Medical Device Alerts, equipment upgrades and software revisions. The post holder will assist with stock management, financial and administrative processes, staff training, quality systems and CPD activities. They will work collaboratively with clinical and technical teams, maintain high standards of customer service, health and safety and infection control, participate in Trust-wide duties and major incident arrangements where required, and undertake ad hoc duties or additional tasks to support the effective operation of the service.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprise five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

Job summary

The East Midlands Acute Provider (EMAP) Network is a group of the seven acute (hospital) providers across the East Midlands who have come together to maximise the opportunity afforded through collaboration. We have been working together as a collaborative since 2021 and while each NHS Trust has its own unique challenges, we also share a common goal which is to make things better for our population. We work together when it is beneficial to do so at scale.

Since 2021, EMAP has matured and continues to develop. It is now governed through a joint memorandum of understanding, led by the Chief Executives of the acute hospitals. EMAP's remit considers both specialised and district general hospital services with a focus on short term delivery whilst aligning for long term strategic benefits.

If you are already working for one of the seven acute hospitals that is a member of EMAP, a secondment will be considered. The majority of the role is office based. There may be an occasional requirement to travel across the east midlands to support a workshop / event. This will happen 2-3 times a year.

The Service Improvement Lead plays a key role within EMAP. The role develops delivery plans, contributes directly to service development, performance improvement and long-term sustainability. The post holder supports healthcare transformation, value-for-money planning and the successful setup and delivery of projects within the EMAP.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

• Lead identification, analysis, design and delivery of EMAP programmes/
• Implement and monitor effective processes, procedures and governance for service improvement.
• Ensure optimal use of resources, including financial and activity modelling.
• Present complex, sensitive and contentious information to diverse stakeholders using structured change management approaches.
• Develop project plans, allocate tasks, manage risks, issues and dependencies, and adjust plans as needed.
• Produce PIDs, and ensure all projects follow rigorous PMO and change control processes.
• Develop policies, procedures, care pathways, SOPs and protocols to support improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation, monitor progress and report regularly on milestones and resources.
• Proactively manage stakeholders, resolving conflict and supporting engagement across clinical and operational teams.
• Lead risk and issue tracking, escalation and resolution.
• Analyse complex data, best practice, develop business cases, produce reports and support decision-making.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full breakdown of tasks, duties and responsibilities.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or CBT therapist to join the OASIS team in Lewisham and Croydon. OASIS is a team for young people who meet criteria as being "at risk" of developing psychosis, and as such sits within Early Intervention for Psychosis services. The role represents an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to build their skills in working with unusual experiences, as well as developing abilities relating to supervision, leadership and service development.

As a service, we are committed to increasing the accessibility and acceptability of care, and in ensuring that services are delivered equitably. Part of our remit relates to service promotion - intended to promote awareness of psychosis risk, and to disseminate de-stigmatising, normalising information about unusual experiences and psychosis, both within statutory services and local communities. The post-holder would have opportunities to be meaningfully involved in this co-produced, community focused work.

Clinical presentations seen within OASIS are frequently very varied, meaning significant opportunities for the development of clinical skills, particularly around assessment and formulation. The post-holder would be supported in accessing relevant training to support the development of skills to work effectively with our clients.

Main duties of the job

-Delivery of individual and family interventions for at-risk mental state, primarily within the framework of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp).

-Assessment of clients who have been referred to OASIS (using CAARMS assessment, following appropriate training).

-Supporting MDT staff in psychological formulation and delivery of "low intensity" interventions. Contributing to ensuring that the team's work as a whole is psychologically informed where possible.

-Supervision of trainees and students working with the team.

-Contributing to the team's outreach and service promotion activities, within statutory services and local communities. These initiatives are both in-person and online (e.g. through our website and Instagram).

About us

OASIS is a novel, preventative service within SLaM's provision for Early Intervention in Psychosis. Our MDT comprises Psychologists, Psychiatrists, a Team Leader, Key Workers, Peer Support Workers, provision for vocational support and various placement students and trainees. We have excellent community links and work in close collaboration with other services in Lewisham and Croydon, which are diverse, multicultural boroughs. The team as a whole is committed to ensuring the best possible care for the young people we serve and their families.

In terms of location, we are split across two sites:

-Lewisham: The Lewisham team is based at 59 Cordwell Road, London, SE13 5QY. The closest train station is Hither Green, which is around 10 minutes walk from the office.

-Croydon: The Croydon team is based at Queen's Resource Centre, 66a Queen's Road, Croydon, CR0 2PR. There are transport links via Thornton Heath or East Croydon Stations or by bus.

The post holder will be expected to work across both bases as required.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8252508

Job locations

OASIS, 59 Cordwell Road

59 Cordwell Road

London

SE13 5QY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KR 1 Clinical and Client Care

• To provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for clients meeting At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) criteria, primarily: offering up to 24 sessions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy drawing on a range of theoretical frameworks as appropriate.
• To administer initial comprehensive assessments of ARMS using a semi-structured assessment tool.
• To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required, including structured family therapy/family intervention following a theoretical model.
• To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.
• If required, to act as key worker for an identified number of clients,taking responsibility for regular monitoring (either by phone or in person), initiating planning and review meetings, and in some cases supporting with practical matters such as housing or finances.

KR 2 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning

• To contribute to the effective working of the OASIS Croydon and Lewisham Team,and to a psychologically informed framework for the service.
• To contribute to the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.
• To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services.
• To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans, as well as in promoting the OASIS service.

KR 3 Policy and service development

• To contribute to the Early Detection Programme (service promotion) in Croydon and Lewisham, through liaising closely with other services working with young people in the boroughs. This includes primary care, community mental health services, colleges and universities, and various other third sector organisations.
• To develop relationships with NHS and non-NHS services within Croydon and Lewisham, with the aim of raising awareness of the early warning signs of psychosis and to ensure referrals are made to OASIS at the earliest opportunity.
• To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes.
• To promote service user involvement within the team, and to contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities.
• To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects.

KR 4 Care or management of resources

• To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources.
• To ensure that the post-holder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting or ordering supplies as needed.

KR 5 Management and supervision

• To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of MSc clinical placement students if required, under supervision from a more senior psychologist.
• To supervise Trainee Clinical and Counselling Psychologists after completion of the relevant Courses Supervision Training.

KR 6 Teaching and Training

• To deliver occasional teaching on prodromal psychosis, early intervention, and psychological approaches if required; predominantly at Masters level.
• To provide occasional specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate.
• To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles.

KR 7 Record-keeping and Information Governance

• To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.
• To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.

KR 8 Research and development

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

KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development

• To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines.
• To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development.
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.
• To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.
• To adhere to the BPSs Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.

KR10 General

• To travel to different sites within Croydon and Lewisham, and across SLaM for meetings and liaisonas appropriate. This includes pathway-wide psychology meetings, CPD events, specialist supervision, teaching, training, and other commitments as they arise.
• To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situationsand to support others involved in such situations.

Job description Job responsibilities KR 1 Clinical and Client Care To provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for clients meeting At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) criteria, primarily: offering up to 24 sessions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy drawing on a range of theoretical frameworks as appropriate. To administer initial comprehensive assessments of ARMS using a semi-structured assessment tool. To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required, including structured family therapy/family intervention following a theoretical model. To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. If required, to act as key worker for an identified number of clients,taking responsibility for regular monitoring (either by phone or in person), initiating planning and review meetings, and in some cases supporting with practical matters such as housing or finances. KR 2 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning To contribute to the effective working of the OASIS Croydon and Lewisham Team,and to a psychologically informed framework for the service. To contribute to the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services. To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans, as well as in promoting the OASIS service. KR 3 Policy and service development To contribute to the Early Detection Programme (service promotion) in Croydon and Lewisham, through liaising closely with other services working with young people in the boroughs. This includes primary care, community mental health services, colleges and universities, and various other third sector organisations. To develop relationships with NHS and non-NHS services within Croydon and Lewisham, with the aim of raising awareness of the early warning signs of psychosis and to ensure referrals are made to OASIS at the earliest opportunity. To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes. To promote service user involvement within the team, and to contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities. To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects. KR 4 Care or management of resources To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources. To ensure that the post-holder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting or ordering supplies as needed. KR 5 Management and supervision To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of MSc clinical placement students if required, under supervision from a more senior psychologist. To supervise Trainee Clinical and Counselling Psychologists after completion of the relevant Courses Supervision Training. KR 6 Teaching and Training To deliver occasional teaching on prodromal psychosis, early intervention, and psychological approaches if required; predominantly at Masters level. To provide occasional specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate. To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles. KR 7 Record-keeping and Information Governance To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry. KR 8 Research and development To undertake regular complex service evaluation, audits or research relevant to service needs. KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines. To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies. To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these. To adhere to the BPSs Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures. KR10 General To travel to different sites within Croydon and Lewisham, and across SLaM for meetings and liaisonas appropriate. This includes pathway-wide psychology meetings, CPD events, specialist supervision, teaching, training, and other commitments as they arise. To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situationsand to support others involved in such situations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEntry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of post-qualification training courses and experience under supervision).
• oRegistered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, or equivalent professional registration with the BABCP (or expected to attain within six months). (A/I)

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of delivering CBT-based psychological assessment and intervention with clients experiencing a range of complex needs, within the context of at-risk mental state and/or early intervention for psychosis. (A/I)
• oExperience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience. (A/I)

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of psychological assessment and intervention with clients experiencing a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in early psychosis (A/I/R)
• oKnowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care, particularly in young people. (A/I/R)

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oTo deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences. (A/I/R)
• oAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles. (A/I/R)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oEntry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of post-qualification training courses and experience under supervision). oRegistered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, or equivalent professional registration with the BABCP (or expected to attain within six months). (A/I) Experience Essential oExperience of delivering CBT-based psychological assessment and intervention with clients experiencing a range of complex needs, within the context of at-risk mental state and/or early intervention for psychosis. (A/I) oExperience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience. (A/I) Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of psychological assessment and intervention with clients experiencing a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in early psychosis (A/I/R) oKnowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care, particularly in young people. (A/I/R) Skills and abilities Essential oTo deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences. (A/I/R) oAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles. (A/I/R)

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

OASIS, 59 Cordwell Road

59 Cordwell Road

London

SE13 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

OASIS, 59 Cordwell Road

59 Cordwell Road

London

SE13 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are delighted to be advertising a part-time (0.8 WTE) Band 7 Clinical Psychologist position within the Youth Justice Service (YJS) CAMHS Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist multidisciplinary team providing assessment and therapeutic intervention for children and young people presenting with harmful sexual behaviour.

This post offers excellent opportunities for professional development within a supportive and innovative team committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a specialist clinical mental health service with particular responsibility for undertaking AIM assessments, formulating risk and need, and contributing to care planning and intervention delivery. The role involves carrying out comprehensive specialist assessments, developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans, and monitoring outcomes in collaboration with young people, families, and professional networks.

In addition to the HSB pathway work, the post holder will hold a small clinical caseload of children and young people open to Lambeth CAMHS, providing assessment, formulation, and therapeutic interventions for a range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across CAMHS, Youth Justice, Social Care, Education, and wider partner agencies, contributing to a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and psychologically informed service. They will also have opportunities to provide consultation, supervision, training, and contribute to service development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

YJS CAMHS is a multidisciplinary team that provides specialist mental health treatment to young people who have become engaged with the Youth Justice System and need help. The team comprises of 1 highly specialist counselling psychologist, 1 CAMHS Practitioner, 1 Youth Justice Liaison & Diversion Practitioner and a part-time HSB lead, Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Service Lead. The Team offers a combination of evidence-based interventions and work closely with the Youth Justice Team.

About our locations:

The YJS CAMHS team is located in the Civic Centre less than 5 minutes from the Brixton Underground and Train station (zone 2) and also in St John's Angell Town (10 minute walk from Brixton Station. The team is co-located with the Youth Justice Service, but work in a hybrid model with young people seen at the Youth Justice offices in Brixton or Lambeth CAMHS sites at St John's Angell Town or Black Prince Road.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking Clinical Psychologist to join The Lewisham Mental Health of Learning Disabilities Team. We will also consider applications from newly qualified and recently qualified Clinical Psychologists eligible to occupy the post at band 7 in a preceptorship role.

We are a specialist community service for adults with learning disabilities, covering the London boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, delivering a service to adults who have additional mental health difficulties and/or behaviour that challenges.

We have a full time permanent post in the Lewisham MHLD, based in central Catford, co-located with the CTLD health team. Those seeking full-time or part-time work are encouraged to apply.

As a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in MHLD, you will be a member of a borough team that is managed by a team leader, working jointly with Psychiatry and CPN colleagues. The team works in close partnership with local CTLD health teams as well as social care colleagues, with psychological and behavioural interventions delivered as part of a multidisciplinary care plan. You will be part of a well-established group of 18 Psychologists and Behavioural Support Practitioners, working across the three boroughs, with each borough led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to work directly and indirectly with people with learning disabilities, families, carers and networks to provide a range of high quality, evidence-based, collaborative and person-centred psychological assessments and interventions. We are looking for someone that can bring a dynamic and creative approach to service delivery, aimed at improving the lives of people with learning disabilities who have additional mental health needs and/or behaviours that challenge.

About us

Across the three boroughs, we provide a range of psychological assessments and interventions for people with learning disabilities and their networks, with specialist expertise and interests across the service in systemic, narrative, neuropsychology, CAT and positive behavioural approaches. You will be expected to make use of regular CPD sessions within the Trust as well as special interest/supervision groups offered by psychologists within the service aimed at further developing therapeutic skills and knowledge.

We have close links with the Estia Centre and as we are part of a Clinical Academic Group within Kings Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre, research interests and joint initiatives aimed at improving the physical and mental health care for people with learning disabilities are encouraged. There are opportunities to help develop and deliver training and consultation to provider services and our mainstream mental health colleagues as part of your work.