Job summary

Job overview Clinical Psychologist / Family Therapist in CYP eating disorders We are seeking an experienced clinical psychologist/ family therapist to join NELFT's well established core CEDS team. The role is fixed term for 10mths to provide maternity leave cover. This role supports the delivery of high-quality patient care to children and young people with an eating disorder. The post holder will work closely with MDT colleagues to ensure services run smoothly and efficiently. This important role supports the delivery of high-quality patient care by providing expert psychological interventions within the core CYP community eating disorder service. The post holder will work closely with colleagues to ensure services run smoothly and efficiently.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job Deliver day-to-day specilaist psychological interventions to CYP with an eating disorder. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust policies. Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives. This fixed term, maternity cover, post is a great opportunity to work with children, young people and their families as part of the well-established and innovative lifespan eating Disorder Service in North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a skilled pschologist / family therapist to join our highly skilled, dedicated and friendly team to work primarily with children and young people and their family and carers. We are seeking an individual who has an interest in working in eating disorders and is passionate about delivering good quality, patient-led, care to young people and families.

About us

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

Job summary

The Department of Clinical Health Psychology (South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust) has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist to come and join our well established and supportive team based in Stratford upon Avon. This full-time post is split between the Clinical Health Psychology service and our specialist Pain Management Psychology service.

Both services provides a range of psychologically informed, evidence-based interventions to alleviate distress and promote psychological wellbeing for the people of South Warwickshire who may be struggling with their chronic pain and/or physical health condition. In the specialist pain management service this valued role involves working as part of the multidisciplinary team. In the Clinical Health Psychology service, work may also include supporting staff with work-related issues, and through consultation and supervision.

We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist with an interest in working with people in a physical health setting. Whilst experience of working within physical health is ideal we would love to hear about other relevant experience too.Applications from newly qualified psychologists interested in a band 7 preceptorship are also welcome.

The post will be based at our department at Stratford Healthcare and will involve both face to face and remote working. Some work will also necessitate travel to Warwick Hospital and other locations across the patch.

Main duties of the job

Development and provision of high quality specialised clinical psychology input and advice to patients and staff working in the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

To provide specialist clinical health psychology assessment and therapy to patients. To provide advice and consultation on patient care to colleagues and carers. To utilise research skills for audit, service development and research.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise individual responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the role. To support workforce development by offering training and supervision as required

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (preceptorship available)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-SS1228

Job locations

Stratford Healthcare

Building 1, 2nd Floor, Arden Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Clinical:

To provide specialist psychological assessments requiring advance theoretical and practical knowledge to patients with a broad range of potential difficulties e.g., fatigue, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues. This will be based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, specialist knowledge within oncology/ palliative care, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members, staff and others who may be involved in the patients care.

To formulate and implement highly specialist psychological intervention plans for the formal treatment and/or management of a patients physical and psychological health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients difficulties employing evidence-based methods of efficacy.

To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, including members of staff, carers, families and groups, within and across teams, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

To evaluate and decide on treatment options utilising physical and psychological theoretical and therapeutic models (e.g., systemic, cognitivebehavioural therapy, CFT, ACT) and highly complex factors, based on past psychological and mental health history and ongoing psychological developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

To decide upon appropriate courses of action (consulting as appropriate with supervisor / peers) and exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of patients whose problems are managed by psychologically based treatment plans according to a professional code of conduct.

To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

To facilitate a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the project.

To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

To act as care co-ordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating the planning and review of case conferences, advising on psychological management and reviewing psychological care for the individual with their family, carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care.

To communicate complex information in a highly developed, skilled and sensitive manner (respectful of patient confidentiality as appropriate) concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients and their families/carers. This is to include situations that may present with hostility and high emotion or that involve overcoming major barriers to acceptance, and to monitor and review progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.

To provide clinical assessment and therapy which will involve sitting still for substantial periods of time requiring intense concentration, exposure to aggression and highly emotive or distressing situations. To work face-to-face without staff nearby, with any associated risk of dealing with people with mental health problems such as aggression and self-neglect.

To provide advice, support, supervision, training and development to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the team.

To have an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical health psychology services provided by the NHS and other agencies for patients with a broad range of health difficulties

Teaching, Training, and Supervision:

To design, facilitate and help evaluate teaching of psychologically related workshop sessions to groups of patients on topics such as fatigue, selfesteem/ confidence, anxiety management, depression, managing difficult conversations, impact on relatives/relationships, adjustment to Illness.

Contribute to the analysis and preparation of reports following evaluation of service provided.

Contribute to the dissemination of results at meetings, conferences and through reports.

To advise/support/provide professional and clinical supervision members of the team using psychologically based skills to enable development of necessary clinical skills, knowledge and competencies. (21/388) Band 8a Clinical Health Psychologist May 2021

To provide advice, consultation, training and supervision, to other members of the team, for their provision of psychologically based intervention to help improve patients functioning.

To continue with the development (and recording) of acquiring highly specialist experience and skills relevant to areas of interest in clinical psychology and/or the service through protected CPD (as agreed with the professional psychology manager following BPS/DCP guidelines up to two sessions per month).

To undertake and continue developing skills in the teaching of psychologically related workshops to health professional colleagues covering a range of related clinical topics on an individual or group basis (e.g. Communication Skills, Boundaries, Management of psychological distress).

In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical professional supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines from a more senior clinical psychologist.

Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development:

To participate as a senior clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of a high quality, responsive and accessible service.

To be aware of relevant government policies, reports, National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines in relation to the development of the service.

To participate as a clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

To support the working practices of clinical and non-clinical staff (students and postgraduates) within the framework of the service policies and procedures.

To participate, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing process as a member of the interview panel for assistant clinical psychologists.

Job description Job responsibilities Knowledge, Skills and Experience Clinical: To provide specialist psychological assessments requiring advance theoretical and practical knowledge to patients with a broad range of potential difficulties e.g., fatigue, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues. This will be based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, specialist knowledge within oncology/ palliative care, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members, staff and others who may be involved in the patients care. To formulate and implement highly specialist psychological intervention plans for the formal treatment and/or management of a patients physical and psychological health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients difficulties employing evidence-based methods of efficacy. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, including members of staff, carers, families and groups, within and across teams, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and decide on treatment options utilising physical and psychological theoretical and therapeutic models (e.g., systemic, cognitivebehavioural therapy, CFT, ACT) and highly complex factors, based on past psychological and mental health history and ongoing psychological developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To decide upon appropriate courses of action (consulting as appropriate with supervisor / peers) and exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of patients whose problems are managed by psychologically based treatment plans according to a professional code of conduct. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. To facilitate a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the project. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. To act as care co-ordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating the planning and review of case conferences, advising on psychological management and reviewing psychological care for the individual with their family, carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care. To communicate complex information in a highly developed, skilled and sensitive manner (respectful of patient confidentiality as appropriate) concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients and their families/carers. This is to include situations that may present with hostility and high emotion or that involve overcoming major barriers to acceptance, and to monitor and review progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care. To provide clinical assessment and therapy which will involve sitting still for substantial periods of time requiring intense concentration, exposure to aggression and highly emotive or distressing situations. To work face-to-face without staff nearby, with any associated risk of dealing with people with mental health problems such as aggression and self-neglect. To provide advice, support, supervision, training and development to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the team. To have an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical health psychology services provided by the NHS and other agencies for patients with a broad range of health difficulties Teaching, Training, and Supervision: To design, facilitate and help evaluate teaching of psychologically related workshop sessions to groups of patients on topics such as fatigue, selfesteem/ confidence, anxiety management, depression, managing difficult conversations, impact on relatives/relationships, adjustment to Illness. Contribute to the analysis and preparation of reports following evaluation of service provided. Contribute to the dissemination of results at meetings, conferences and through reports. To advise/support/provide professional and clinical supervision members of the team using psychologically based skills to enable development of necessary clinical skills, knowledge and competencies. (21/388) Band 8a Clinical Health Psychologist May 2021 To provide advice, consultation, training and supervision, to other members of the team, for their provision of psychologically based intervention to help improve patients functioning. To continue with the development (and recording) of acquiring highly specialist experience and skills relevant to areas of interest in clinical psychology and/or the service through protected CPD (as agreed with the professional psychology manager following BPS/DCP guidelines up to two sessions per month). To undertake and continue developing skills in the teaching of psychologically related workshops to health professional colleagues covering a range of related clinical topics on an individual or group basis (e.g. Communication Skills, Boundaries, Management of psychological distress). In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical professional supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines from a more senior clinical psychologist. Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development: To participate as a senior clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of a high quality, responsive and accessible service. To be aware of relevant government policies, reports, National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines in relation to the development of the service. To participate as a clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit. To support the working practices of clinical and non-clinical staff (students and postgraduates) within the framework of the service policies and procedures. To participate, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing process as a member of the interview panel for assistant clinical psychologists.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working within a physical health setting.
• Experience and expertise in developing, facilitating and evaluating patient groups, with awareness of group dynamics.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and families in a physical healthcare setting.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other Professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.).

Desirable

• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Personal

Essential

• Ability to approach the therapeutic work with compassion and empathy.
• Ability through these qualities to form good therapeutic alliance where appropriate.
• Ability to work well within a team

Other

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Must have own transport

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Experience Essential Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of working within a physical health setting. Experience and expertise in developing, facilitating and evaluating patient groups, with awareness of group dynamics. Desirable Experience of working with children and families in a physical healthcare setting. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other Professional and non-professional groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.). Desirable High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Personal Essential Ability to approach the therapeutic work with compassion and empathy. Ability through these qualities to form good therapeutic alliance where appropriate. Ability to work well within a team Other Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Must have own transport Desirable Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

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 Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Healthcare

Building 1, 2nd Floor, Arden Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Healthcare

Building 1, 2nd Floor, Arden Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about politics, health and care? Do you want to help shape national conversations about the future of the NHS and influence the decisions that matter? If so, this could be the role for you.

As aSenior Public Affairs Officer, you will support engagement with parliamentarians, policymakers and key health stakeholders to advance the NHS Alliance's influencing priorities. You will also:

• Monitor and analyse political and policy developments, providing timely intelligence, briefings and advice to colleagues and senior leaders.
• Build and maintain effective relationships across government, Parliament, the NHS and partner organisations.
• Support the development and delivery of public affairs campaigns, events and stakeholder engagement activity.
• Draft high-quality briefings, select committee submissions, correspondence and political messaging on complex health and care issues.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Public Affairs Officer supports the organisations engagement with central government, parliamentarians, political parties and national stakeholders. The postholder helps deliver public affairs activity that informs policymaking, strengthens the organisations influence, and enhances its profile across the political and stakeholder landscape.

Working within the public affairs team, the Senior Public Affairs Officer provides political monitoring and analysis, drafts briefings and correspondence, supports parliamentary engagement, and contributes to the delivery of key political moments including select committee inquiries, government consultations and the party conferences. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the organisations influencing priorities, support campaigns, and work with colleagues across the communications department and wider organisation.

About us

The NHS Alliance is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum.

The NHS Alliance is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.

You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice schemes and travel season ticket loans.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,083 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

NHS1235531

Job locations

2nd Floor, 18 Smith Square

Westminster, London

SW1P 3HZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the organisations public affairs strategy, helping to engage MPs, peers, government officials and political influencers in a timely and targeted way.
• Monitor political, policy and stakeholder developments and draft briefings that can inform the organisations advocacy, external engagement and support for its members.
• Provide high quality political, parliamentary and stakeholder advice to colleagues, escalating issues to more senior colleagues, as required.
• Support parliamentary engagement activity including preparing submissions to select committee inquiries, briefing spokespeople, and drafting briefings and correspondence aligned to the organisations influencing priorities.
• Help to maintain effective relationships with key external stakeholders including Royal Colleges, professional bodies, think tanks, government departments, Arms-Length Bodies and patient charities.
• Contribute to planning and delivering the organisations engagement at political party conferences, including fringe events, stakeholder engagement, and logistical support.
• Serve as communications lead for some of the organisations key work programmes, campaigns and policy topics as part of the departments account management model.
• Participate in the press office on-call rota so that the organisation can provide a 24/7 service to the media, members and senior colleagues, as well as supporting the media team during busy periods.
• Support the development and delivery of the organisations communications agency, HealthCommsPlus. This could include providing specialist public affairs / communications support, client account management and other commercially oriented activities, subject to business need.
• Assist with administrative and operational support in the department, as required. This could include supporting the director of communications with diary management, booking travel and accommodation, processing purchase orders and invoices, formalising minutes and action logs, preparing internal papers, supporting the onboarding and induction of new starters, and providing logistical support at away days and other departmental events.

Job description Job responsibilities Support the delivery of the organisations public affairs strategy, helping to engage MPs, peers, government officials and political influencers in a timely and targeted way.Monitor political, policy and stakeholder developments and draft briefings that can inform the organisations advocacy, external engagement and support for its members.Provide high quality political, parliamentary and stakeholder advice to colleagues, escalating issues to more senior colleagues, as required.Support parliamentary engagement activity including preparing submissions to select committee inquiries, briefing spokespeople, and drafting briefings and correspondence aligned to the organisations influencing priorities.Help to maintain effective relationships with key external stakeholders including Royal Colleges, professional bodies, think tanks, government departments, Arms-Length Bodies and patient charities.Contribute to planning and delivering the organisations engagement at political party conferences, including fringe events, stakeholder engagement, and logistical support.Serve as communications lead for some of the organisations key work programmes, campaigns and policy topics as part of the departments account management model.Participate in the press office on-call rota so that the organisation can provide a 24/7 service to the media, members and senior colleagues, as well as supporting the media team during busy periods.Support the development and delivery of the organisations communications agency, HealthCommsPlus. This could include providing specialist public affairs / communications support, client account management and other commercially oriented activities, subject to business need.Assist with administrative and operational support in the department, as required. This could include supporting the director of communications with diary management, booking travel and accommodation, processing purchase orders and invoices, formalising minutes and action logs, preparing internal papers, supporting the onboarding and induction of new starters, and providing logistical support at away days and other departmental events.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in public affairs, either in-house, for an agency, or having worked in government or Parliament.
• Experience in contributing to the delivery of public affairs plans and campaigns designed to meet organisational objectives.
• Proven ability to support the delivery of integrated communications plans and use appropriate channels to reach targeted audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to network and maintain effective relationships with a variety of audiences, including senior colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Experience drafting briefings and providing clear, concise political insight, including against tight deadlines if required.
• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce highquality copy for political and stakeholder audiences.
• Good organisational and project management skills, with an ability to identify opportunities for proactive communications.

Desirable

• Experience of working within healthcare communications, a membership body, and/or a communications agency.
• Knowledge of the health and care environment, including policy processes and political context.
• Experience supporting external events aimed at government and/or political audiences.

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in public affairs, either in-house, for an agency, or having worked in government or Parliament. Experience in contributing to the delivery of public affairs plans and campaigns designed to meet organisational objectives. Proven ability to support the delivery of integrated communications plans and use appropriate channels to reach targeted audiences. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to network and maintain effective relationships with a variety of audiences, including senior colleagues and external stakeholders. Experience drafting briefings and providing clear, concise political insight, including against tight deadlines if required. Excellent written skills with the ability to produce highquality copy for political and stakeholder audiences. Good organisational and project management skills, with an ability to identify opportunities for proactive communications. Desirable Experience of working within healthcare communications, a membership body, and/or a communications agency. Knowledge of the health and care environment, including policy processes and political context. Experience supporting external events aimed at government and/or political audiences.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The NHS Alliance

Address

2nd Floor, 18 Smith Square

Westminster, London

SW1P 3HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thenhsalliance.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The NHS Alliance

Address

2nd Floor, 18 Smith Square

Westminster, London

SW1P 3HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thenhsalliance.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary radiology team providing high quality patient care and supporting the delivery of safe and efficient diagnostic services

This role is suitable for Healthcare Assistants with relevant NHS or healthcare experience who are looking for flexible clinical opportunities

The successful candidate will support patients before during and after radiology procedures and will work closely with radiographers nurses clinicians and other members of the clinical team

18 Week Support will provide support throughout the registration compliance and onboarding process

Main duties of the job

Provide appropriate care and support to patients attending the radiology department

Prepare patients for radiology examinations and procedures

Assist with patient movement positioning and transfers where required

Support radiographers nurses and other clinical staff during patient examinations

Monitor patients and report any concerns to the appropriate clinical professional

Assist with maintaining patient dignity privacy and comfort throughout their care

Complete appropriate patient observations within the scope of the role

Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation

Follow infection prevention and control procedures

Ensure clinical areas are clean safe and appropriately prepared

Assist with the safe movement and handling of patients and equipment

Communicate effectively with patients relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team

Follow NHS Trust policies procedures and relevant clinical guidelines

About us

At 18 Week Support, we are the UKs leading insourcing provider to the NHS. We partner with trusts nationwide to expand clinical capacity, reduce waiting times, and improve patient access to outpatient and surgical care. Clinical excellence and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

Are you a Physiotherapist who could join our Community Team delivering outstanding palliative and end of life care?

Due to retirement and the continued development of our community services following secured long-term NHS funding, we are looking to redesign and strengthen our physiotherapy provision.

We are interested in recruiting experienced Physiotherapists to work across our clinical services. If you are passionate about delivering person-centred, holistic palliative and end of life care, and have the ambition and drive to help develop an exceptional physiotherapy service, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Physiotherapy

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Physiotherapists looking to develop specialist skills in palliative and end of life care within a supportive, innovative interdisciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an evolving service that gives clinicians time to care, build meaningful therapeutic relationships and deliver personalised care focused on what matters most to patients and those important to them.

We would particularly welcome Physiotherapists with:

Specialist knowledge or experience in moving and handling

Expertise in respiratory clinical practice

Clinical Lead or advanced specialist physiotherapy experience

A passion for innovation and interdisciplinary working

A desire to shape community-based palliative and end of life care

Working with a skilled interdisciplinary team, you will develop specialist physiotherapy expertise, contribute to service development and help deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and families.

About us

Interested?

If you are an experienced Physiotherapist seeking your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape specialist community palliative and end of life care, where physiotherapists are empowered to make a difference every day.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Elspeth McGloughlin: Lisa [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 7th October

Expected Interview date: Tuesday 13th October.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,228.80 to £36,557.60 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0030-26-0013

Job locations

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Physiotherapist to join the Kirkwood Integrated Community Services team. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialist physiotherapy to people with progressive life-limiting illness across the in-patient unit and community settings, while contributing to service development within a third-sector organisation.

The role of the postholder is to provide specialist physiotherapy services on the in-patient unit and in the community through one-to-one and group interventions for people with life-limiting illness, working autonomously and in partnership with the wider IDT.

You will contribute to the development of services that promote function and the overall wellbeing of patients and carers, set and review patient-centred goals, optimise quality of life and co-produce services in response to patient need.

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical / Professional Role

Autonomously manage an allocated caseload, undertaking comprehensive holistic physiotherapy assessment, evidence-based clinical reasoning and timely intervention for patients with complex progressive life-limiting illness, recognising the limits of personal competence and seeking advice or referring onwards when required.

Assess and address mobility, transfers, balance, falls risk, rehabilitation potential, fatigue, breathlessness, pain-related movement, positioning, exercise and functional maintenance, including respiratory interventions and manual handling advice within the postholders competence. Tailor assessment and treatment to each patients physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs, adapting the approach as conditions and contexts change.

Work in a person-centred and inclusive way, adapting communication and care to individual needs, disability, culture and health literacy. Promote independence, autonomy, quality of life and sense of self by involving the patient, carer, family and inter-disciplinary team in treatment planning and review.

Use appropriate outcome measures to set and regularly review patient-centred goals, evaluate treatment effectiveness and determine whether interventions should continue, change or cease. Provide advice regarding symptom management and patient care to the IDT and external colleagues and support safe, coordinated discharge planning where appropriate.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives, demonstrating compassion and empathy when providing advice, education and support. Obtain and record valid consent, apply relevant mental capacity and best-interest processes, and recognise, report and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with legislation and organisational policy.

Provide advice, education and training to patients, carers and the inter-disciplinary team regarding the safe use of recommended aids and equipment to promote patients independence in activities of daily living.

Participate in IDT meetings, professional and family meetings offering specialist input and advice and act as an advocate for the patient.

Undertake visits to patients homes and make recommendations for equipment, adaptations and support.

Be mobile across Kirklees, with access to their own vehicle, to undertake home visits and complete functional assessments of patients in their home environment, seeking support from the Physiotherapy Lead when required.

Work closely with equipment services, community therapists and external agencies in the provision of necessary equipment and adaptations to maximise patients independence, comfort and safety on discharge, with an emphasis on quality of life.

Assess for and prescribe appropriate specialist equipment for use on the in-patient setting.

Provide specialist clinical advice and support to the IDT and external agencies.

Management Role

Ensure that patient documentation is completed accurately and contemporaneously using SystmOne and paper records, in accordance with professional standards, hospice policy and legal requirements. Maintain confidentiality, information security and data quality, and share information securely and appropriately.

Support and, where appropriate, delegate activities to therapy assistants, junior staff, students and volunteers, ensuring that tasks are appropriate to their competence, that suitable instruction and supervision are provided, and that the postholder remains accountable for reviewing delegated care and outcomes.

Provide cover for the therapy service and prioritise physiotherapy interventions in the absence of the Physiotherapy Lead.

Support the KICS team and actively contribute to the achievement of service development initiatives.

Maintain operational awareness of service priorities, capacity, demand and available resources, escalating emerging pressures, risks and barriers to the KICS Team Leader in a timely manner.

Contribute to day-to-day operational and forward planning of the physiotherapy service, including prioritisation of referrals, workload management, continuity of care and effective deployment of resources in response to changing patient and service needs.

Collaborate with the therapy team to undertake audit of physiotherapy provision in order to maintain high standards within the service and evaluate outcomes.

Participate in policy and guideline development relevant to therapy provision.

Educational Role

Maintain current HCPC registration, practise in accordance with HCPC standards and relevant professional guidance, and maintain a professional portfolio in accordance with HCPC recommendations and the competency framework for the role.

Undertake training and education to ensure ongoing personal and professional development.

Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence based practice in palliative care and National Standards and guidelines, incorporating these appropriately into clinical practice.

Take responsibility to access clinical supervision.

Engage in personal development reviews, ensuring CPD and service standards are maintained in partnership with line management develop learning objectives to meet set knowledge and competencies.

Contribute to clinical education by identifying learning needs and planning, delivering and evaluating evidence-based learning for staff, students, volunteers and IDT colleagues within the scope of the role.

Engage and assist the therapy team with the delivery of formal and informal education.

Support in supervising the team members, students and volunteers.

Quality Assurance Role

Ensure physiotherapy practice is evidence-based and use patient and carer experience, outcome data and learning from practice to inform quality improvement and service development.

Initiate changes to practice in partnership with appropriate IDT members.

Initiate and undertake further policy and standard setting, audit and research as appropriate.

To participate in the development and implementation of policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines.

Actively engage with The Kirkwoods clinical governance mechanisms, including incident reporting and learning, risk management, audit, patient and carer feedback, policy review, quality improvement and dissemination of learning, taking action within the scope of the role and escalating concerns appropriately.

To carry out governance initiatives measuring and evaluating the physiotherapy service, its effectiveness, activity data and real-time feedback.

To collaborate with the therapy team and KICS team to develop and undertake regular audits of physiotherapy provision.

To attend internal and external meetings, representing the team and organisation when required.

Health and Safety

All staff have a responsibility to identify and assess risk. Staff are actively encouraged to report all incidents. In order to ensure all incidents are reported, an open culture operates in which staff are free to report incidents in the knowledge that they will be supported.

The postholder is responsible for the identification, assessment and analysis of risks and implementing action plans to reduce risk and minimise the impact of known risks and ensure they are familiar with all risk management and health and safety policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities

To work in accordance with the values of The Kirkwood. Patients, Families and Carers are the focus of everything we do. Our values are what we live and work by.

We are:

Respectful and Inclusive

Passionate and Determined

Open and Honest

Kind and Compassionate

Forward-thinking

We strive for Quality and Excellence

To participate in The Kirkwoods performance and development review process.

To undertake any other duties required by The Kirkwoods Management team commensurate with the post.

To undertake annual mandatory training provided by The Kirkwood.

To maintain complete confidentiality as a condition of employment. Information relating to patients, other members of staff and volunteers or which is acquired for the purposes of employment may only be disclosed with the express permission of the appropriate manager.

To respect the ethos and values of The Kirkwood and its services and comply with its policies, procedures and regulations.

This job description is not exhaustive therefore the employer and employee share responsibility to review and amend this job description in order to reflect any changes in role/development.

Job description Job responsibilities Role SummaryWe are looking for an experienced and compassionate Physiotherapist to join the Kirkwood Integrated Community Services team. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialist physiotherapy to people with progressive life-limiting illness across the in-patient unit and community settings, while contributing to service development within a third-sector organisation.The role of the postholder is to provide specialist physiotherapy services on the in-patient unit and in the community through one-to-one and group interventions for people with life-limiting illness, working autonomously and in partnership with the wider IDT.You will contribute to the development of services that promote function and the overall wellbeing of patients and carers, set and review patient-centred goals, optimise quality of life and co-produce services in response to patient need.Primary Responsibilities Clinical / Professional Role Autonomously manage an allocated caseload, undertaking comprehensive holistic physiotherapy assessment, evidence-based clinical reasoning and timely intervention for patients with complex progressive life-limiting illness, recognising the limits of personal competence and seeking advice or referring onwards when required. Assess and address mobility, transfers, balance, falls risk, rehabilitation potential, fatigue, breathlessness, pain-related movement, positioning, exercise and functional maintenance, including respiratory interventions and manual handling advice within the postholders competence. Tailor assessment and treatment to each patients physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs, adapting the approach as conditions and contexts change. Work in a person-centred and inclusive way, adapting communication and care to individual needs, disability, culture and health literacy. Promote independence, autonomy, quality of life and sense of self by involving the patient, carer, family and inter-disciplinary team in treatment planning and review. Use appropriate outcome measures to set and regularly review patient-centred goals, evaluate treatment effectiveness and determine whether interventions should continue, change or cease. Provide advice regarding symptom management and patient care to the IDT and external colleagues and support safe, coordinated discharge planning where appropriate. Communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives, demonstrating compassion and empathy when providing advice, education and support. Obtain and record valid consent, apply relevant mental capacity and best-interest processes, and recognise, report and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with legislation and organisational policy. Provide advice, education and training to patients, carers and the inter-disciplinary team regarding the safe use of recommended aids and equipment to promote patients independence in activities of daily living. Participate in IDT meetings, professional and family meetings offering specialist input and advice and act as an advocate for the patient. Undertake visits to patients homes and make recommendations for equipment, adaptations and support. Be mobile across Kirklees, with access to their own vehicle, to undertake home visits and complete functional assessments of patients in their home environment, seeking support from the Physiotherapy Lead when required. Work closely with equipment services, community therapists and external agencies in the provision of necessary equipment and adaptations to maximise patients independence, comfort and safety on discharge, with an emphasis on quality of life. Assess for and prescribe appropriate specialist equipment for use on the in-patient setting. Provide specialist clinical advice and support to the IDT and external agencies. Management Role Ensure that patient documentation is completed accurately and contemporaneously using SystmOne and paper records, in accordance with professional standards, hospice policy and legal requirements. Maintain confidentiality, information security and data quality, and share information securely and appropriately. Support and, where appropriate, delegate activities to therapy assistants, junior staff, students and volunteers, ensuring that tasks are appropriate to their competence, that suitable instruction and supervision are provided, and that the postholder remains accountable for reviewing delegated care and outcomes. Provide cover for the therapy service and prioritise physiotherapy interventions in the absence of the Physiotherapy Lead. Support the KICS team and actively contribute to the achievement of service development initiatives. Maintain operational awareness of service priorities, capacity, demand and available resources, escalating emerging pressures, risks and barriers to the KICS Team Leader in a timely manner. Contribute to day-to-day operational and forward planning of the physiotherapy service, including prioritisation of referrals, workload management, continuity of care and effective deployment of resources in response to changing patient and service needs. Collaborate with the therapy team to undertake audit of physiotherapy provision in order to maintain high standards within the service and evaluate outcomes. Participate in policy and guideline development relevant to therapy provision. Educational Role Maintain current HCPC registration, practise in accordance with HCPC standards and relevant professional guidance, and maintain a professional portfolio in accordance with HCPC recommendations and the competency framework for the role. Undertake training and education to ensure ongoing personal and professional development. Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence based practice in palliative care and National Standards and guidelines, incorporating these appropriately into clinical practice. Take responsibility to access clinical supervision. Engage in personal development reviews, ensuring CPD and service standards are maintained in partnership with line management develop learning objectives to meet set knowledge and competencies. Contribute to clinical education by identifying learning needs and planning, delivering and evaluating evidence-based learning for staff, students, volunteers and IDT colleagues within the scope of the role. Engage and assist the therapy team with the delivery of formal and informal education. Support in supervising the team members, students and volunteers. Quality Assurance Role Ensure physiotherapy practice is evidence-based and use patient and carer experience, outcome data and learning from practice to inform quality improvement and service development. Initiate changes to practice in partnership with appropriate IDT members. Initiate and undertake further policy and standard setting, audit and research as appropriate. To participate in the development and implementation of policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines. Actively engage with The Kirkwoods clinical governance mechanisms, including incident reporting and learning, risk management, audit, patient and carer feedback, policy review, quality improvement and dissemination of learning, taking action within the scope of the role and escalating concerns appropriately. To carry out governance initiatives measuring and evaluating the physiotherapy service, its effectiveness, activity data and real-time feedback. To collaborate with the therapy team and KICS team to develop and undertake regular audits of physiotherapy provision. To attend internal and external meetings, representing the team and organisation when required. Health and Safety All staff have a responsibility to identify and assess risk. Staff are actively encouraged to report all incidents. In order to ensure all incidents are reported, an open culture operates in which staff are free to report incidents in the knowledge that they will be supported. The postholder is responsible for the identification, assessment and analysis of risks and implementing action plans to reduce risk and minimise the impact of known risks and ensure they are familiar with all risk management and health and safety policies and procedures. Other Responsibilities To work in accordance with the values of The Kirkwood. Patients, Families and Carers are the focus of everything we do. Our values are what we live and work by. We are: Respectful and Inclusive Passionate and Determined Open and Honest Kind and Compassionate Forward-thinking We strive for Quality and Excellence To participate in The Kirkwoods performance and development review process. To undertake any other duties required by The Kirkwoods Management team commensurate with the post. To undertake annual mandatory training provided by The Kirkwood. To maintain complete confidentiality as a condition of employment. Information relating to patients, other members of staff and volunteers or which is acquired for the purposes of employment may only be disclosed with the express permission of the appropriate manager. To respect the ethos and values of The Kirkwood and its services and comply with its policies, procedures and regulations. This job description is not exhaustive therefore the employer and employee share responsibility to review and amend this job description in order to reflect any changes in role/development.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Previous experience and knowledge of working within the field of
• palliative and End of Life Care and Palliative rehabilitation
• Evidence of CPD and reflective practice.
• Demonstrate a robust knowledge around Clinical Governance and
• an understanding of quality improvement approaches
• Knowledge and insight into own limitations and a willingness to
• share and learn from others, utilising skills of critical appraisal.
• Knowledge around therapeutic respiratory interventions used for
• long term conditions including NIV and cough assist and Trachy
• care
• Ability to work autonomously as part of a large MDT and
• represent physiotherapy in MDT discussions.
• Advanced clinical skills in relation to physiotherapy or respiratory
• physiotherapy practice
• Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individuals needs,
• providing person centered care and being adaptive to the
• changing conditions
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with
• both routine and complex clinical situations.
• Ability to lead group sessions and self-management groups
• including eexcellent interpersonal skills in both clinical and non
• clinical settings
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex
• needs.
• Ability to work in an environment that is emotionally demanding
• and support colleagues
• Ability to organise own work and caseload and work well as part of
• the wider MDT.
• Ability to undertake assessment and formulate treatment /
• management programmes with patients, acting as an autonomous
• practitioner.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and positivity in attitude and
• behaviour.
• Skills of self-appraisal, recognising own limitations and having a
• willingness to share and learn from others
• Well developed IT literacy and experience using virtual
• communication methods and awareness of AI and its use in health
• care settings.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance
• clinical and non clinical work, adhering to deadlines and urgent
• clinical need.
• Dynamic and motivated to deliver a high standard of care.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of third sector working

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a range of clinical areas, including a wide
• range of inpatients and respiratory settings with significant clinical
• experience
• Evidence of experience in supporting patients with palliative and
• long-term conditions, as well as their families, resulting in a
• comprehensive understanding of the complexities associated with
• palliative and end-of-life care.
• Experience of using SystmOne or electronic records in
• accordance with professional standards, local policy and legal
• requirements.
• Wide range of clinical experience , working with adults alongside
• multi-disciplinary teams in order to support individuals with
• complex needs
• Evidence of CPD and reflective practice .
• Experience of advocating for patients and promoting their
• interests in MDT discussions.
• Previous experience of working at senior clinician level, delivering
• line management, support and training to staff and service users.

Desirable

• Experience working within specialist palliative care

Qualifications

Essential

• A full, clean UK driving license with regular access to a vehicle for
• work purposes.
• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Essential Previous experience and knowledge of working within the field of palliative and End of Life Care and Palliative rehabilitation Evidence of CPD and reflective practice. Demonstrate a robust knowledge around Clinical Governance and an understanding of quality improvement approaches Knowledge and insight into own limitations and a willingness to share and learn from others, utilising skills of critical appraisal. Knowledge around therapeutic respiratory interventions used for long term conditions including NIV and cough assist and Trachy care Ability to work autonomously as part of a large MDT and represent physiotherapy in MDT discussions. Advanced clinical skills in relation to physiotherapy or respiratory physiotherapy practice Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individuals needs, providing person centered care and being adaptive to the changing conditions Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with both routine and complex clinical situations. Ability to lead group sessions and self-management groups including eexcellent interpersonal skills in both clinical and non clinical settings Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex needs. Ability to work in an environment that is emotionally demanding and support colleagues Ability to organise own work and caseload and work well as part of the wider MDT. Ability to undertake assessment and formulate treatment / management programmes with patients, acting as an autonomous practitioner. Demonstrates self-motivation and positivity in attitude and behaviour. Skills of self-appraisal, recognising own limitations and having a willingness to share and learn from others Well developed IT literacy and experience using virtual communication methods and awareness of AI and its use in health care settings. Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance clinical and non clinical work, adhering to deadlines and urgent clinical need. Dynamic and motivated to deliver a high standard of care. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of third sector working Experience Essential Experience of working in a range of clinical areas, including a wide range of inpatients and respiratory settings with significant clinical experience Evidence of experience in supporting patients with palliative and long-term conditions, as well as their families, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of the complexities associated with palliative and end-of-life care. Experience of using SystmOne or electronic records in accordance with professional standards, local policy and legal requirements. Wide range of clinical experience , working with adults alongside multi-disciplinary teams in order to support individuals with complex needs Evidence of CPD and reflective practice . Experience of advocating for patients and promoting their interests in MDT discussions. Previous experience of working at senior clinician level, delivering line management, support and training to staff and service users. Desirable Experience working within specialist palliative care Qualifications Essential A full, clean UK driving license with regular access to a vehicle for work purposes. Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy. HCPC registration. Desirable Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

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

The Kirkwood

Address

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Kirkwood

Address

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Working as part of a highly skilled, closeknit team, you will play a key role in supporting patients before, during and after their procedureshelping to create a safe, reassuring and caring environment. No two days are the same in theatres, making this an exciting opportunity for someone committed to delivering exceptional patient care and developing their clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

What Youll Be Doing:

Supporting patients with dignity, compassion and respect throughout their perioperative pathway. Assisting with preparation, transfers and safe patient handling within theatres. Taking part in routine clinical tasks such as basic observations, documentation, and equipment preparation. Supporting the theatre team during procedures in a circulating role. Ensuring high standards of infection prevention and control. Escorting patients and assisting with administrative duties as required. Reporting changes in patient condition to Registered Nurses or ODPs. Maintaining accurate records and contributing to safe, effective teamwork

About us

Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.

We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.

Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.

We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.

We are committed to caring, and committed to you.

Job summary

12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Cancer Pharmacy Team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover.

This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable specialist experience within oncology and haematology pharmacy services while supporting the delivery of a comprehensive, patient-centred medicines optimisation service for patients receiving cancer treatment at Great Western Hospital.

We are looking for a registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication and organisational skills, a passion for patient care, and a desire to develop specialist knowledge within Cancer Services. Previous oncology or haematology experience is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

This fixed-term post provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your clinical and leadership experience within a supportive and innovative Cancer Pharmacy Team committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

Key duties include:

• Providing medicines optimisation services to oncology and haematology patients.
• Undertaking medicines reconciliation, medication history taking and assessment of patients' own medicines.
• Supporting safe and timely discharge planning and continuity of medicines supply.
• Providing patient counselling and medicines education, including support for patients receiving oral anti-cancer therapies.
• Working collaboratively with pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care.
• Supporting the training, supervision and development of pharmacy technicians, support staff and trainees.
• Participating in audit, governance, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
• Maintaining compliance with medicines legislation, professional standards and departmental procedures.

This role would suit an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to develop specialist Cancer Services experience within a supportive and progressive pharmacy team.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job summary

This role is part of a new and exciting service providing forensic community service to a specialist group who require expert interventions. The FIND service works with adults with a diagnosis of a learning disability (LD) and/or Autism (ASD) who also experience additional mental illness, co-morbid neurodevelopmental conditions, or behaviours which challenge and who have had contact with forensic services.

The team covers the London boroughs of Wandsworth, Sutton, Merton, Kingston and Richmond. The team is informed by principles of assertive outreach and largely follows the PACT model.

The team is multidisciplinary and currently comprises of a Psychiatrist, Team Manager, Psychologist, Social Worker, Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Community Psychiatric Nurses, Assistant Psychologist and an Office Manager. Patients are seen at their homes and hostels and at a variety of community locations, and the job therefore involves a considerable amount of travel. The post holder will be responsible to the Team Manager and will receive professional supervision from the senior Social Worker.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within the Forensic service, providing support to individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism leaving secure mental health services across the South London Partnership (SLP) and those in the community.

The post holder will provide a high-quality service to an agreed caseload of service users and their carer's, which will include care co-ordination and social supervision. The MDT team is a team of multi professionals with specialist skills and experience with the client group.

The post holder must be adept at prioritising the activities that will provide the most efficient, effective and safe step down or discharge pathway and escalate any conditions that will prevent this from happening. The post holder will also provide consultation, support and guidance to colleagues and service users in the community to reduce engagement with the criminal justice system.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

Job summary

The Sutton Early Intervention team is a friendly multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists CBT therapist, family intervention therapist and an employment specialist.

We aim to provide a comprehensive package of care for people age 18-65 living in Sutton who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. This is a 3 day a week fixed term post (until end of July 2027) in Sutton Early Intervention for Psychosis team for a CBT therapist to provide psychological therapies to service users who have experienced a first episode of psychosis.

You would work as part of a supportive team of clinical psychologists and CBT therapists. Experience working with psychosis is desirable but not essential.

Please note it is a trust requirement for working in secondary care that applicants are qualified health care clinical practitioners with a core profession in one of the following: nursing, occupational therapy, social work, counselling/clinical psychology

Main duties of the job

You will provide cognitive behaviour therapy to patients referred to the Sutton Early Intervention Team. This will include providing specialist cognitive behavioural therapy assessment and therapy for people who have experienced a first episode of psychosis as well as other difficulties such as anxiety, depression and trauma. There will also be opportunities to develop experience in family interventions for psychosis.

The role is dynamic and will require you to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, attend MDT meetings and to offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to other members of the Sutton EIS team.

The role will be based at the Wilson Hospital in Mitcham.

About us

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

Job summary

Interviews will take place at a face-to-face selection event at Carew House on Friday 23 October 2026. Candidates must be available to attend either a morning or afternoon session, with timings to be confirmed.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer opportunities for experienced Healthcare Assistants for Harold White Ward, St Austell Hospital .

Harold White Ward has 22 beds. These provide hospital care for elderly patients and people who need rehabilitation after surgery or an illness. We are a friendly, supportive team who aim to provide the best individualised care needed to support patients.

Full time of 37.h hrs being a permanent contract undertaking a range of night duties 19:30- 08:00 hrs and long days 07:30 - 20:00 hrs on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week. This will include weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses

  o To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurseand/or Senior Health Care Assistant

  o Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a mannersensitive to the individual clients needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights andbeliefs at all times

  o Contribute to resource management within the clinical area

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and creative Band 5 Physiotherapist to join North Kerrier community therapy teams, and also Newquay inpatient therapy team for a 12 month fixed term contract.

We are looking for a flexible, reliable person who enjoys working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team.

You will be working with a complex and varied caseload, covering a wide variety of conditions including, orthopaedics, MS, MND, Parkinson's, amputees, falls and frailty. Every visit and treatment plan are different, bringing variety and challenge to each working day.

You will be very well supported by our experienced and highly skilled team of Band 6 and 7 therapists and nurses across all teams, with opportunities for joint work and shadowing more specialist services, attending our monthly in service training. We full encourage and support training for further development identified in regular supervision and appraisals.

Please note:If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

Main duties of the job

• Assessing new patients on the inpatient unit and in the patient's homes including residential and nursing homes. There is also opportunity to bring those patients into a hospital outpatient setting to be seen if appropriate.
• Setting treatment goals and following out treatment plans.
• In reach into community hospital to facilitate early discharge into the community and to continue rehabilitation in the community setting.
• Working with reablement services such as STEPS
• Admission avoidance
• Liaising with the wider multidisciplinary team to enable the patient to reach their goals

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job summary

This post is based within the Wolverhampton and Sandwell Cancer Service and offers an excellent opportunity to work within a compassionate, psychologically informed, and highly collaborative multidisciplinary cancer pathway. The successful applicant will provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for individuals affected by cancer, supporting patients and, where appropriate, their families and carers throughout different stages of diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, recurrence, palliative care, and end-of-life care.

The role involves working with people presenting with a broad range of psychological and emotional difficulties associated with cancer and complex physical health conditions, including adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma responses, fear of recurrence, body image concerns, existential distress, relationship challenges, and complex grief.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support people and families through periods of uncertainty, emotional adjustment, treatment burden, and changing health needs within a compassionate multidisciplinary environment. The post holder will work closely alongside oncology, haematology, palliative care, clinical nurse specialist, allied health professional, and wider medical teams, contributing psychological expertise to holistic patient care and service delivery.

Main duties of the job

1.0. Provides highly specialist psychological assessment of clients with highly complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources, which may include neuropsychological testing.

1.1. Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of client harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the client. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.

1.2. Undertakes risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provides specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

1.3. Formulates plans for highly specialist psychological therapy and/or management of clients' mental health conditions based upon an appropriate conceptual framework and evidence-based practice. Negotiates the implementation of such plans with clients and/or their carers.

1.4. Implements a range of highly specialist psychological therapies for individual clients, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations as required.

1.5. Undertakes highly skilled evaluations and makes decisions about treatment options.

About us

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our friendly, innovative, and highly valued Clinical Health Psychology Service within Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Our Clinical Health Psychology Service supports individuals in adapting to and managing the psychological impact of physical health conditions, helping people to develop meaningful and creative ways of living well alongside illness. The service currently operates across Dudley, Wolverhampton, and Sandwell & West Birmingham, delivering a range of specialist psychological services across the Black Country.

Job summary

The Barts Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) team is looking to recruit a motivated Genetic Counsellor to join our dynamic team. The post-holder will work closely and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to provide exemplary care to patients with cardiomyopathies and complex medical needs. Prior experience in cardiac genetics is desirable but not essential.The post-holder will work autonomously to manage their own caseload to deliver gold-standard, person-centred genetic counselling to a diverse cohort patients and their families. Applicants must have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.As one of the country's leading specialist cardiac centres, aiming to be at the forefront of care provision and service design, it is expected that the post-holder will work closely with both regional and national specialist genetic counsellors from other Trusts, as well as participate in local multidisciplinary team meetings and third-sector organisations.The successful candidate will embody the Trust's WeCare values and these will shape their everyday working.

For further information please contact:Rebecca Mercaldi - [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The aim of this service is to provide genetic counselling for patients with cardiovascular conditions, primarily focusing on inherited cardiomyopathies. The post holder will provide appropriate testing for patients and their relatives, adhering to national testing criteria. Applicants must be able to deliver patient and family centered care, whilst ensuring adequate follow-up, documentation and risk management.

In addition to direct patient care, applicants are expected to contribute to the development of the field of cardiac genetics. The post-holder will participate in research and it's dissemination, by contributing to both publication and education. Thereby, furthering MDT knowledge and understanding of this fascinating group of conditions and, therefore, improving patient care.

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.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-8304541SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc or STP in Genetic Counselling
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Certified/registered Genetic Counsellor

Experience

Essential

• Experience of genetic counselling clinics
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous documentation

Desirable

• Cardiology experiencec
• Teaching and mentoring experience
• Experience of taking part in research and audit
• Experience in caring for young adults and patients transitioning from paediatric services

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of provision of genetric counselling in the outpatient setting
• Understanding of current professional issues related to NHS genetics services.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of cardiac genetics

Desirable

• Understanding of the role of genetic counselling for inpatients
• Understanding of the commonly seen cardiac genetic mutations

Skills

Essential

• Perform the core duties of a genetic counsellor and demonstrate therapeutic counselling
• Ability to assess, evaluate and implement current evidence from a variety of high quality sources
• Exemplary organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities to deliver care in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families and staff; both verbal and written.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, working with the MDT to ensure gold-standard care delivery
• Independent problem solving skills
• Competent IT skills, to include MS office, Trust systems and pedigree software

Desirable

• Experience of participation in service and quality
• Improvement projects
• Experience of contribution to maintaining clinical governance procedures

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc or STP in Genetic Counselling Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Certified/registered Genetic Counsellor Experience Essential Experience of genetic counselling clinics Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous documentation Desirable Cardiology experiencec Teaching and mentoring experience Experience of taking part in research and audit Experience in caring for young adults and patients transitioning from paediatric services Knowledge Essential Comprehensive understanding of provision of genetric counselling in the outpatient setting Understanding of current professional issues related to NHS genetics services. Willingness to develop knowledge of cardiac genetics Desirable Understanding of the role of genetic counselling for inpatients Understanding of the commonly seen cardiac genetic mutations Skills Essential Perform the core duties of a genetic counsellor and demonstrate therapeutic counselling Ability to assess, evaluate and implement current evidence from a variety of high quality sources Exemplary organisational skills Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities to deliver care in a timely manner Excellent communication skills with patients, families and staff; both verbal and written. Outstanding interpersonal skills, working with the MDT to ensure gold-standard care delivery Independent problem solving skills Competent IT skills, to include MS office, Trust systems and pedigree software Desirable Experience of participation in service and quality Improvement projects Experience of contribution to maintaining clinical governance procedures

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Stroke Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. You will provide Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services to the 14-bedded Willow Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, currently based Bodmin Community Hospital You will work as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, contributing to high-quality stroke rehabilitation. In addition, the role includes some community-based work with patients living in the North and East Cornwall locality.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment for adult stroke patients experiencing communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
• Working as an autonomous practitioner, managing patients with both acute and chronic presentations.
• Collaborating effectively with the multi-disciplinary team and liaising with relevant care professionals and external agencies to ensure seamless patient care.
• Supporting the ongoing training and development of the MDT and partner agencies to promote best practice in stroke rehabilitation.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job summary

• Provide operational and professional leadership for AHP's working within Parkview CAMHS Inpatient Services and, as the role develops, across wider CAMHS services within Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the AHP workforce within Parkview, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, person-centred services
• Provide professional leadership, support workforce development, and ensure the integration and visibility of AHP's within multidisciplinary teams.
• Support and contribute strategically to the development of AHP practice across CAMHS services, supporting the implementation of Trust and national priorities.

• To ensure practice meets the requirements of regulatory bodies.

• To support the involvement of AHP practitioners in those issues relating to quality improvement, care pathway development and clinical governance.

• To use advanced clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to implementing evidence-based practice.

• To support the continuing development of AHPs within CAMHS health services and to ensure effective workforce development.To take a leading role in recruitment of AHP staff in Parkview and the wider CAMHS services as required.

• To ensure AHP student placements are developed and provided within CAMHS services, to meet national directives.

Main duties of the job

For more information about the main duties of the job role please see the attached person specification and job description.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Job summary

Looking to relocate for exceptional lifestyle benefits and career progression opportunities?

Join our progressive MSK Physiotherapy Service and benefit from access to the Cornish countryside and the best surfing beaches in the country, alongside exciting career development opportunities.

We actively support CPD and offer robust in house training plus opportunity for funding for appropriate external courses to support career progression.

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified physiotherapist to join our well respected physiotherapy outpatient team in the North Cornwall Locality, working at Bodmin hospital.

Our service provides out-patient physiotherapy to the local community accepting referrals from GPs, Consultants and Allied Health Professionals, as well as Patient Self-referrals. We have a strong commitment to professional development, regular supervision and in-service training at a local and countywide level.

We are looking for a capable, motivated and flexible colleague to join our team on a full time basis.

Interviews will be held face to face at Bodmin hospital and will include a practical element. We are therefore unable to offer a virtual option.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service.

1. Performs musculoskeletal assessment of patients and from this formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan and carries out this plan as an autonomous practitioner.

2. Work in a range of settings within outpatient physiotherapy.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health.We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases.Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon.As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-26-864

Job locations

Bodmin Hospital

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration - HCPC
• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• IELTS unless qualification taken in English

Desirable

• Evidence of further training relevant to specialty e.g. Post Graduate Courses

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Broad range of placement experience of medical, surgical, orthopaedic and rehabilitation work

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Up to date clinical skills
• Excellent communication skills-empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance and support particularly to anxious people

Desirable

• Evidence of responsibility e.g. health and safety, steward, committee member

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Current professional registration - HCPC Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy IELTS unless qualification taken in English Desirable Evidence of further training relevant to specialty e.g. Post Graduate Courses Experience Essential Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Broad range of placement experience of medical, surgical, orthopaedic and rehabilitation work Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills and Aptitude Essential Up to date clinical skills Excellent communication skills-empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance and support particularly to anxious people Desirable Evidence of responsibility e.g. health and safety, steward, committee member

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bodmin Hospital

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bodmin Hospital

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Community Rehabilitation Service is an award-winning service provided by Second Step in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust and Missing Link. Shaped by people who have used mental health services, the Community Rehabilitation Service gives people the support they need to achieve their hopes and goals. We are passionate about recovery and the service is psychologically informed.

Main duties of the job

In your role as Assistant Night Recovery Navigator you will work collaboratively with people with long-term mental health and complex needs. Using a client-centred approach, and working collaboratively with a multi-professional team, delivering social and clinical interventions tailored to individuals cultural and social needs. Part of your role is to support service users to have a healthy sleep hygiene, creating a calm, safe environment in the house, offering emotional support to service users and managing risks. Were looking for a permanent Night Assistant Recovery Navigator to work 3 waking nights per week. This can be either as part of the rota or working regular nights to be confirmed on appointment. The Service has 10 rooms and is open 24/7 Monday to Sunday. The waking night shift is 21:00 to 09:30 with an hours break. Contact us if you are interested in joining our committed and enthusiastic team.

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and support needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit experienced Health Care Assistants at Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust (FHFT) who are currently working in the UK in a Healthcare setting. We have a range of Health Care Assistant (HCA) vacancies across our clinical directorates on our Frimley Park Hospital site.

We are looking for compassionate, caring healthcare workers who strive to deliver high quality care to patients. This will be a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others at FHFT. For the right candidate who can deliver the values of FHFT, we will support and develop your career and help you grow to become the best HCA you aspire to be.

Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role.

You currently must be in the UK and have current experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate. You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department.

As a member of the ward/department team you will always support clinically your registrant colleagues and act in the best interest of patients. With this role we expect that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and values others' beliefs whilst delivering clinical care. This is a clinical front facing role where excellent customer care skills are expected to be delivered to patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues.

You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals - working alongside a reliable and friendly team.

You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.

When joining Frimley Health, we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs. If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient care as well as developing your clinical knowledge and skills, then please apply via this vacancy.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification.