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Band 6 Drug and Alcohol Practitioner - South West
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychiatrist - General
Job summary Southwest Op Courage Integrated Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service covers Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire…
1 day(s) ago
Band 6 Drug and Alcohol Practitioner - South West
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychiatrist - General
Job summary Southwest Op Courage Integrated Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service covers Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire…
1 day(s) ago
6x Session Salaried GP
Millstream Medical Centre
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 12,500 - 12,940 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Are you a General Practitioner looking for a new role?
1 day(s) ago
6x Session Salaried GP
Millstream Medical Centre
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 12,500 - 12,940 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Are you a General Practitioner looking for a new role?
1 day(s) ago
Team Secretary
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for highly motivated, committed and passionate individuals to join our Medical Secretarial Team at Warwick University Hospital The p…
1 day(s) ago
Team Secretary
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for highly motivated, committed and passionate individuals to join our Medical Secretarial Team at Warwick University Hospital The p…
1 day(s) ago
Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse - Rigby Unit
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Haematologist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cancer nurse to take on this specialist nursing role.
1 day(s) ago
Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse - Rigby Unit
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Haematologist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cancer nurse to take on this specialist nursing role.
1 day(s) ago
Clinical Support Worker - Surgical Assessment Unit
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Band 2 Clinical Support Worker to join our friendly Surgical Assessment Unit.
1 day(s) ago
Clinical Support Worker - Surgical Assessment Unit
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Band 2 Clinical Support Worker to join our friendly Surgical Assessment Unit.
1 day(s) ago
Paediatric Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust are looking for dedicated and forward-thinking experienced nurse to join our Acute Paediatric Team based at…
1 day(s) ago
Paediatric Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust are looking for dedicated and forward-thinking experienced nurse to join our Acute Paediatric Team based at…
1 day(s) ago
Band 8a Clinical Psychologist - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking to recruit an accredited Clinical Psychologist (we apologise that we cannot accept applications for Counselling Psychologists) to jo…
1 day(s) ago
Band 8a Clinical Psychologist - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking to recruit an accredited Clinical Psychologist (we apologise that we cannot accept applications for Counselling Psychologists) to jo…
1 day(s) ago
Quality Team Administration Assistant
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and motivated individual to join the Quality Team as a Quality Team Administration Assist…
2 day(s) ago
Quality Team Administration Assistant
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and motivated individual to join the Quality Team as a Quality Team Administration Assist…
2 day(s) ago
Discharge and Flow Senior Coordinator
HCRG Care Group
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 27,674 - 30,557 per year
Radiographer
Job summary <p><strong>Lead safe, timely discharges and make a lasting difference to patient journeys every day.
2 day(s) ago
Discharge and Flow Senior Coordinator
HCRG Care Group
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 27,674 - 30,557 per year
Radiographer
Job summary <p><strong>Lead safe, timely discharges and make a lasting difference to patient journeys every day.
2 day(s) ago
Band 7 FIND Senior Practitioner - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This post is open to someone with appropriate professional registration and with substantial experience working in forensic settings with adults wi…
2 day(s) ago
Band 7 FIND Senior Practitioner - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This post is open to someone with appropriate professional registration and with substantial experience working in forensic settings with adults wi…
2 day(s) ago
Lead Chaplain
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an experienced healthcare chaplain of any faith tradition to lead our team andto work with us in providing spiritual, pastoral a…
2 day(s) ago
Lead Chaplain
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an experienced healthcare chaplain of any faith tradition to lead our team andto work with us in providing spiritual, pastoral a…
2 day(s) ago
Band 6 Eating Disorders Dietitian-Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary You will be joining a small and supportive team of Dietitians working at the STEPS Eating Disorder Service based on the Acer Unit at Blackberry Hil…
2 day(s) ago
Band 6 Eating Disorders Dietitian-Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary You will be joining a small and supportive team of Dietitians working at the STEPS Eating Disorder Service based on the Acer Unit at Blackberry Hil…
2 day(s) ago
Band 6 Specialist Practitioner - Devon & Cornwall
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Southwest Op Courage Veterans Mental Health Service operates across the entire Southwest and is one of six national NHS England commissioned Op…
2 day(s) ago
Band 6 Specialist Practitioner - Devon & Cornwall
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Southwest Op Courage Veterans Mental Health Service operates across the entire Southwest and is one of six national NHS England commissioned Op…
2 day(s) ago
Community Response Team (CRT) Co-ordinator/Administrator
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Community Response Team is a team of skilled clinicians and clinical support workers working together to support patients being discharged from…
2 day(s) ago
Community Response Team (CRT) Co-ordinator/Administrator
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Community Response Team is a team of skilled clinicians and clinical support workers working together to support patients being discharged from…
2 day(s) ago
Band 6 Intensive Practitioner-HMP Eastwood Park
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you an experienced registered mental health or social care professional looking for a rewarding role where you can help shape a developing serv…
2 day(s) ago
Band 6 Intensive Practitioner-HMP Eastwood Park
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you an experienced registered mental health or social care professional looking for a rewarding role where you can help shape a developing serv…
2 day(s) ago
Team Chaplain
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an experienced chaplain of any faith tradition to join our team and to work with us in providing spiritual, pastoral and religio…
2 day(s) ago
Team Chaplain
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an experienced chaplain of any faith tradition to join our team and to work with us in providing spiritual, pastoral and religio…
2 day(s) ago
Band 4 Assistant Psychologist - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join AWP Secure Services on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover.
2 day(s) ago
Band 4 Assistant Psychologist - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join AWP Secure Services on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover.
2 day(s) ago
Band 8a Highly Specialist Pharmacist Prescriber – CAMHS
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for a motivated and innovative pharmacist, with a strong background in mental health and/or children's services, to deliver a specia…
2 day(s) ago
Band 8a Highly Specialist Pharmacist Prescriber – CAMHS
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for a motivated and innovative pharmacist, with a strong background in mental health and/or children's services, to deliver a specia…
2 day(s) ago
Band 6 Specialist Practitioner and Group Facilitator - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Sequoia is a specialist NHS-commissioned service, co-delivered by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) and Rethink Mental Illness, su…
2 day(s) ago
Band 6 Specialist Practitioner and Group Facilitator - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Sequoia is a specialist NHS-commissioned service, co-delivered by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) and Rethink Mental Illness, su…
2 day(s) ago
Band 3 Clinical Services Administrator - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
2 day(s) ago
Band 3 Clinical Services Administrator - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
2 day(s) ago
Band 7 High Intensity Therapist - Devizes/Salisbury
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Wiltshire Talking Therapies Service is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and qualified High Intensity Therapists to join our dynamic and expa…
2 day(s) ago
Band 7 High Intensity Therapist - Devizes/Salisbury
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Wiltshire Talking Therapies Service is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and qualified High Intensity Therapists to join our dynamic and expa…
2 day(s) ago
Band 7/8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Weston-super-Mare
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary If you are an enthusiastic clinical psychologist who is passionate about clinical work, high quality mental health services and supporting people w…
2 day(s) ago
Band 7/8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Weston-super-Mare
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary If you are an enthusiastic clinical psychologist who is passionate about clinical work, high quality mental health services and supporting people w…
2 day(s) ago
Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Specialist Occupational Therapist - Eating Disorders An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join t…
5 day(s) ago
Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Specialist Occupational Therapist - Eating Disorders An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join t…
5 day(s) ago
Band 7 Clinical Psychologist/CBT Therapist
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The South West Gambling Service would like to recruit Clinical Psychologists or Cognitive Behaviour Therapists.
5 day(s) ago
Band 7 Clinical Psychologist/CBT Therapist
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, South West England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The South West Gambling Service would like to recruit Clinical Psychologists or Cognitive Behaviour Therapists.
5 day(s) ago
Band 7 Substance Use Team Leader - Weston-super-Mare
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Southwest Op Courage Integrated Veterans Mental Health Service covers Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Dorset; ou…
5 day(s) ago
Band 7 Substance Use Team Leader - Weston-super-Mare
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Southwest Op Courage Integrated Veterans Mental Health Service covers Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Dorset; ou…
5 day(s) ago
Band 6 Drug and Alcohol Practitioner - South West
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-SS115-0926
Job summary
Southwest Op Courage Integrated Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service covers Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Dorset; our operational base is in Weston-super-Mare. The service is one of six national NHS England-commissioned Op Courage services.
Op Courage provides a complete pathway and is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team which includes nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, support workers, and operational and administrative staff. This starts with a comprehensive needs-led conversation in line with Your Team, Your Care and Your Plan; it is followed by evidence-based interventions and treatment for a wide range of need and complexity, from the early signs of mental health problems through to complex mental health difficulties and psychological trauma.
The service is delivered via a hybrid working model which entails a mix of homeworking and utilising clinical spaces or hot-desks. Clinical care and interventions are delivered face to face or virtually, in line with patient choice and clinical and/or operational need. The post-holder will need to live within the Southwest and cover an agreed area, and will be assigned to their nearest AWP base. The post-holder will also be expected to travel to attend face-to-face Trust training and meetings, which will be within the Op Courage footprint but may be outside their general working area.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will need strong clinical skills in assessment, safety assessment, and safety planning, and the ability to provide therapeutic interventions. They will be expected to operate within legislative frameworks -- the Mental Health Act 2007, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Care Act 2014, and other relevant health and social care legislation.
The post-holder will help deliver a defined drug and alcohol service to an allocated caseload of service users, having responsibility for the assessment of needs, and the planning and implementation of treatment and care to meet those needs as agreed with the multidisciplinary team and/or supervisor. They will coordinate care (with supervision) for particular clients and contribute to the evaluation of care across a variety of settings where specialist treatment is available.
Please see attached Job Description file for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
342-SS115-0926
Job locations
Coast Resource Centre
Weston Super Mare
BS24 7FY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working autonomously within the parameters of the role, provide a defined drug and alcohol service to an allocated caseload of service users, leading on implementing the delivery of quality care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recoveryfocused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.
Having responsibility for the assessment of needs and the planning and implementation of treatment and care to meet those needs, based on best practice and as agreed with the multidisciplinary team and/or supervisor, and contributing to the evaluation of care.
Highly developed and skilled in assessing and interpreting the complex needs of patients/clients, e.g., clinical assessment of complex health needs and social needs, interpretation of vital signs, and related physical health assessments.
Deliver personcentric nursing care via facetoface, online, or telephone contact in line with the persons choice, risk, and/or clinical need.
Facilitate access to services such as housing, employment, education, and substance misuse support, advocating for patients needs and preferences.
Provide education and support to families and carers to enhance understanding and involvement in the patients recovery journey.
Coordinating and evaluating collaborative patientcentred care; obtaining feedback and improving Personal Wellbeing Plans with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and system partners. Liaising and working positively with members of the multidisciplinary team and partner organisations.
Please see attached Job Description file for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working autonomously within the parameters of the role, provide a defined drug and alcohol service to an allocated caseload of service users, leading on implementing the delivery of quality care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recoveryfocused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.
Having responsibility for the assessment of needs and the planning and implementation of treatment and care to meet those needs, based on best practice and as agreed with the multidisciplinary team and/or supervisor, and contributing to the evaluation of care.
Highly developed and skilled in assessing and interpreting the complex needs of patients/clients, e.g., clinical assessment of complex health needs and social needs, interpretation of vital signs, and related physical health assessments.
Deliver personcentric nursing care via facetoface, online, or telephone contact in line with the persons choice, risk, and/or clinical need.
Facilitate access to services such as housing, employment, education, and substance misuse support, advocating for patients needs and preferences.
Provide education and support to families and carers to enhance understanding and involvement in the patients recovery journey.
Coordinating and evaluating collaborative patientcentred care; obtaining feedback and improving Personal Wellbeing Plans with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and system partners. Liaising and working positively with members of the multidisciplinary team and partner organisations.
Please see attached Job Description file for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities,
Essential
- Appropriate health / social care professional qualification and registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the post
- Post registration experience working with service users and carers in the delivery of services to address complex alcohol/drug problems, preferably in a specialist substance misuse service
- The ability to demonstrate high level skills and sound professional judgement in assessment, risk assessment and risk management, care planning, care co-ordination and evaluation of care for this client group
- The ability to deliver a range of psychosocial interventions appropriate to the needs of this client group
- Up to date working knowledge of current developments in the drug/alcohol field and related aspects of general / mental health, including research and audit
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times
- Able to travel easily and frequently around the region which will include attending face-to-face appointments, Trust training and team meetings as required
- Effective communication, presentation, interpersonal and liaison skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Is a veteran, has lived experience of the veteran community or has experience of caring for veterans
Person Specification
Education, Qualification Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities,
Essential
- Appropriate health / social care professional qualification and registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the post
- Post registration experience working with service users and carers in the delivery of services to address complex alcohol/drug problems, preferably in a specialist substance misuse service
- The ability to demonstrate high level skills and sound professional judgement in assessment, risk assessment and risk management, care planning, care co-ordination and evaluation of care for this client group
- The ability to deliver a range of psychosocial interventions appropriate to the needs of this client group
- Up to date working knowledge of current developments in the drug/alcohol field and related aspects of general / mental health, including research and audit
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times
- Able to travel easily and frequently around the region which will include attending face-to-face appointments, Trust training and team meetings as required
- Effective communication, presentation, interpersonal and liaison skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Is a veteran, has lived experience of the veteran community or has experience of caring for veterans
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Coast Resource Centre
Weston Super Mare
BS24 7FY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Coast Resource Centre
Weston Super Mare
BS24 7FY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Reference: A0510-26-0008
Job summary
Are you a General Practitioner looking for a new role? WE NEED YOU!!
6 SESSION SALARIED GP
We are a friendly, resilient practice looking to welcome an enthusiastic and committed GP to our fantastic team.
Our mission statement is to be committed to providing high quality, patient centred care using a multi-disciplinary team approach, with patient and staff well-being at the heart of our Sarum Health Group family.
Our multi-disciplinary team consists of two GP Partners, Advanced Clinical Practitioner Partner and Pharmacist Partner. They are all supported by Advanced Clinical Practitioners who lead on acute same day care, alongside the Home Visiting Team and First Contact Physio, Pharmacists, Practice Nurses and HCAs.
We also have Social Prescribers who work as PCN staff dealing with the Mental Health of our patients.
Our administration team handle all incoming letters, assist in sending clinical letters, referrals, invites and all non-NHS work, along with our reception team who handle all incoming calls and booking of appointments.
We here at Sarum Health Group work as a well-oiled unit meaning the work is carried out in an effective and efficient manner.
Main duties of the job
As a General Practitioner working within our GP surgeries, you will will be a key member of our clinical team, delivering safe, effective and high-quality primary care services to our registered population. Your responsibilities will include:
-Clinical Care;
-Prescribing and Medicines Management;
-Chronic Disease and Long-Term Condition Management;
-Health Promotion and Preventive Care;
-Referrals and Coordination of Care;
-Clinical Administration;
-Team Working, Collaboration and Communication;
-Clinical Governance, Quality and Development;
-Home Visits (as required);
-Teaching and Mentorship (Optional).
The successful General Practitioner will have support from in-house team for prescription queries, document management, triage and will work as an autonomous practitioner, diagnosing, managing, prescribing and discharging patients with illness or injury across all age groups including young children. This may be by a mix of face-to-face consultation, telephone or video consultation.
- Morning session:
-11 x 15-minute face to face appointments, a mixture of routine and urgent;
-4 x 10-minute telephone appointments;
-30-minute admin block;
-3 x Non-NHS slots;
- Afternoon session:
-9 x 15-minute face to face appointments, a mixture of routine and urgent;
-4 x 10-minute telephone appointments;
-4 x 5-minute follow up slots for only you to book;
-30-minute admin block;
Medication queries are largely dealt with by our in-house Pharmacist team.
Shared administration of pathology filing and letter filing.
About us
16,201 patient practice in rural Wiltshire and Dorset;
Main surgery at Salisbury with branch surgeries at Larkhill, Sixpenny Handley and Broad Chalke;
CQC rating Good;
High QOF achievers due to our efficient admin support team;
Home Visiting team meaning limited GP cover;
Part of the Salisbury Plain PCN with expanding team which includes for our practice Paramedic (Home Visiting Team), Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapist and a GPA;
Workflow optimisation for data team, reduced admin for GPs;
On-site dispensary located in at our branch site in Larkhill;
SystmOne Web clinical system, also using Cinapsis, AccuRX, SystmConnect, T-Quest and TeamNet;
Full complement administration team who oversee letter processing, insurance reports, solicitor reports and all other non-NHS works, safeguarding reports and referrals;
Face-to-face and telephone triage systems available to patients all day overseen by our Advanced Clinical Practitioners;
Enhanced hours as part of our PCN network of practices;
30 intermediate care beds which we provide a weekly on-site clinic with limited number of patients;
Nurse-led chronic disease clinics;
Comprehensive clinical pathways that are ever evolving;
Continued personal development support;
Starting salary is £12,500 per session increasing to 12,940 after 6-month probation period.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12,500 to £12,940 a session
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0510-26-0008
Job locations
Avon Approach
Salisbury
SP1 3SL
United Kingdom
Larkhill Medical Centre
Willoughby Road
Larkhill
SP4 8QY
United Kingdom
The Sixpenny Handley Surgery
Dean Lane
Sixpenny Handley
Dorset
SP5 5PA
United Kingdom
The Broad Chalke Practice
Doves Meadow
Broad Chalke
Wiltshire
SP5 5EL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
Effective management of long-term conditions
Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
Prepare and complete the revalidation process
Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
Effective management of long-term conditions
Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
Prepare and complete the revalidation process
Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered with a license to practise; On the NHS England Performers List.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in General Practice/Primary Care setting; Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QoF) Working autonomously in an General Practitioner role.
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient care skills; Enthusiastic, collaborative and keen to contribute to a positive team culture.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered with a license to practise; On the NHS England Performers List.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in General Practice/Primary Care setting; Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QoF) Working autonomously in an General Practitioner role.
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient care skills; Enthusiastic, collaborative and keen to contribute to a positive team culture.
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
Millstream Medical Centre
Address
Avon Approach
Salisbury
SP1 3SL
United Kingdom
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Employer name
Millstream Medical Centre
Address
Avon Approach
Salisbury
SP1 3SL
United Kingdom
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Team Secretary
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 203-EL1230
Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated, committed and passionate individuals to join our Medical Secretarial Team at Warwick University Hospital
The position is based at Warwick Hospital working Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week) 5 day week, and will involve a mixture of home and office-based work.
Would you like job where you can expect:
Every day to be different.
Work with a variety of professionals.
Have an opportunity to contribute to a patient's journey.
Something that is really rewarding that gives you good job satisfaction.
Make some great friends and be part of a lovely community.
Help to implement/change processes to improve the healthcare experience.
Flexible approach to working.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team providing secretarial support for the consultants, junior medical staff and nursing staff within the team with particular responsibility for audio typing/voice recognition as delegated by the Secretarial Team Leader.
To support the management of the elective and/or emergency pathways to include Cancer, Referral to Treatment Targets (RTT) and E-referrals.
To support the delivery of a specialty specific single point of access for patients. To work collaboratively with other members of the administrative team within the Medical Secretariat.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire 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.
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, 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.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
203-EL1230
Job locations
Medical Secretariat Team 1
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To type all correspondence relating to outpatients and inpatients, as well as typing departmental correspondence.
To request patients new and follow up appointments as required using Lorenzo system and liaising with appropriate consultants and departments.
To receive enquiries from patients and staff, resolving enquiries and forwarding more complex issues to the most appropriate member of the team.
To update and maintain the 18 week RTT Status, ensure accurate record keeping at all times. To complete ITT forms as required according to the Standard Operating Procedure.
To provide cross cover for secretarial team during annual leave and sickness.
To co-operate in the introduction of new procedures, policies or technology, including any technology associated with the Patient Administration System, and assisting managers in its implementation.
To set up and maintain filing systems ensuring all documents are accurately and are appropriately archived.
To obtain investigation results and exercise judgement to ensure that medical attention is urgently drawn to histology and urgent telephoned results and all results are filed in the patients records.
To take responsibility for patients notes in the office. To implement secretarial and administrative policies to track medical records and referral letters using Lorenzo.
To take responsibility of patient electronic records and ensure data is relevant, up to date and accurate, logging data where necessary.
To open and distribute post, prioritising any urgent post and ensuring relevant documentation is attached in addition to acting promptly and appropriately to all e-mail correspondence.
To action all routine leave requests for the medical staff promptly in accordance with Trust Policy including completing the electronic session cancellation form and forwarding to the appropriate person within the given timescale.
To maintain clinicians diaries, ensure meetings are arranged and undertake minutes for meetings as and when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To type all correspondence relating to outpatients and inpatients, as well as typing departmental correspondence.
To request patients new and follow up appointments as required using Lorenzo system and liaising with appropriate consultants and departments.
To receive enquiries from patients and staff, resolving enquiries and forwarding more complex issues to the most appropriate member of the team.
To update and maintain the 18 week RTT Status, ensure accurate record keeping at all times. To complete ITT forms as required according to the Standard Operating Procedure.
To provide cross cover for secretarial team during annual leave and sickness.
To co-operate in the introduction of new procedures, policies or technology, including any technology associated with the Patient Administration System, and assisting managers in its implementation.
To set up and maintain filing systems ensuring all documents are accurately and are appropriately archived.
To obtain investigation results and exercise judgement to ensure that medical attention is urgently drawn to histology and urgent telephoned results and all results are filed in the patients records.
To take responsibility for patients notes in the office. To implement secretarial and administrative policies to track medical records and referral letters using Lorenzo.
To take responsibility of patient electronic records and ensure data is relevant, up to date and accurate, logging data where necessary.
To open and distribute post, prioritising any urgent post and ensuring relevant documentation is attached in addition to acting promptly and appropriately to all e-mail correspondence.
To action all routine leave requests for the medical staff promptly in accordance with Trust Policy including completing the electronic session cancellation form and forwarding to the appropriate person within the given timescale.
To maintain clinicians diaries, ensure meetings are arranged and undertake minutes for meetings as and when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to demonstrate good basic education
- English language pass GCSE
- RSA III or equivalent speed and accuracy
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Working knowledge of PAS
Skills
Essential
- Articulate - excellent communications skills
- Friendly and professional telephone manner to support the above
- Good audio/copy typing skills
- Able to prioritise tasks
- Demonstrates potential to be able to work under pressure
- Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of Excel and Powerpoint
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to respond effectively to working alone or in a team
- Conscientious and hard working
- Ability to deal with distressing situations patients/relatives
- Ability to use initiative
- Honest and reliable
- To be able to adapt to change
- Flexible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to demonstrate good basic education
- English language pass GCSE
- RSA III or equivalent speed and accuracy
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Working knowledge of PAS
Skills
Essential
- Articulate - excellent communications skills
- Friendly and professional telephone manner to support the above
- Good audio/copy typing skills
- Able to prioritise tasks
- Demonstrates potential to be able to work under pressure
- Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of Excel and Powerpoint
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to respond effectively to working alone or in a team
- Conscientious and hard working
- Ability to deal with distressing situations patients/relatives
- Ability to use initiative
- Honest and reliable
- To be able to adapt to change
- Flexible
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medical Secretariat Team 1
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
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
Medical Secretariat Team 1
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse - Rigby Unit
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 203-EL1231
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cancer nurse to take on this specialist nursing role. You will primarily work within the Rigby Unit at Stratford Hospital although due to service demand there may be cross-site cover required for Aylesford Unit, Warwick Hospital also.
The post requires vision, innovation and the ability to work across professional boundaries, underpinned by a real desire to provide the highest standards of patient care. You will work within the day case, out patient and inpatient settings. As an experienced haematology or oncology nurse, you will be required to develop your knowledge and skills to undertake nurse-led assessment and nurse-led clinics.
You will be part of a committed team of professionals and work closely with the Nurse Consultant - Cancer Services, the Advanced Nurse Practitioners and other Specialist Practitioners within our team. We offer a friendly and supportive work environment, participation in clinical supervision and excellent opportunities for professional development.
You will primarily work from Monday to Friday. This may also include evenings and Bank Holidays. Flexible team working is essential to meet our service needs. This is a 12 month secondment opportunity to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work primarily at the Rigby Unit and be based within the Chemotherapy Suite.
They will work in partnership with the Nurse Consultant, Specialist Practitioners and Unit Manager supporting the delivery of a consistently high quality and cost effective service.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire 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.
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, 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.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
203-EL1231
Job locations
Rigby Unit
Arden Street
Stratford Upon Avon
CV37 6NX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To assist the Unit Manager in leading a team of nurses in the delivery of a high standard of care.
To manage specialist care for both inpatient, outpatient and day case.
patients including the management of patients receiving chemotherapy and those who present with complications for example neutropenic sepsis.
To participate in the acute oncology nurse rota.
To undertake clinical duties including venesection, management of central venous access devices, peripheral cannulation and systemic anticancer drugs (including chemotherapy) administration.
To participate in patient chemotherapy clinics including nurse led telephone assessment, holistic assessment and end of chemotherapy reviews.
To audit care against agreed standards.
To identify any weaknesses that are evident in the delivery of care and develop action plans to address weaknesses.
To implement information strategies ensuring that patients and carers are given as much information relating to their investigations and their disease as they need.
To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/carers with cancer and support other staff in undertaking this role.
To base own practice on current best evidence.
To lead on an agreed area of day unit/chemotherapy practice.
To lead in the evaluation of current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on unit.
To lead on identified clinical audit projects.
Manage Services
To maintain services to meet contract and quality standards, take corrective action and inform the Unit Manager of unresolved problems.
To review the standard of care and documentation at regular intervals, benchmarking performance against NMC guidelines and other national and local targets.
To promote patient involvement in care. Implements communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at required intervals to maintain standards of record keeping.
To investigate complaints and untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide statements accurately, timely and professionally. Supports the Unit Manager in improving systems to prevent recurrence.
Manage Finance
To contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of unit resources, assisting the Unit Manager to keep expenditures within budgets.
To assist the Unit Manager to optimise nursing resources by even distribution of staff annual leave and matching skill mix to workload.
Manage People
To contribute to the recruitment and selection of quality staff for the unit, identifying future job requirements for profiling to complement team.
To contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance. Facilitate staff development to achieve ward objectives using the principles of IPR and PDP. Monitor staff performance and report progress to the Unit Manager at regular intervals.
To contribute to the planning, organisation and evaluation of work, ensuring adequate induction of new staff including effective preceptorship for newly qualified nurses (and nurses new to specialty), monitoring of the practice of Band 5 and Band 2/3 staff and mentorship for student nurses on ward/ department placements. To ensure the ward is staff appropriately and within budget at all times.
To create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships within and outside the ward/department by minimising unproductive conflicts and promoting positive team working. Informs the Unit Manager of unresolved and potential problems.
To promote staff compliance of Trust policies and procedures. Undertake counselling as appropriate and report difficult cases to the Unit manager for further action.
Manage Information
To provide information and advice for action towards organisational objectives. Attends divisional and other meetings (on behalf of Unit Manager as necessary) in order to disseminate information up and down the Directorate line management structure.
To assist the Unit Manager to collect and organise information for incorporation into the Divisional service plans.
Professional
To keep abreast of new health care related developments, ensuring that nursing practice is up to date, evidence based and cost effective.
To be responsible for own personal and professional development and assist the Unit Manager in the development of junior staff as required.
To be responsible for own professional registration and assist the Unit.
Manager in ensuring that all qualified nurses have valid NMC registration and practise in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To assist the Unit Manager in leading a team of nurses in the delivery of a high standard of care.
To manage specialist care for both inpatient, outpatient and day case.
patients including the management of patients receiving chemotherapy and those who present with complications for example neutropenic sepsis.
To participate in the acute oncology nurse rota.
To undertake clinical duties including venesection, management of central venous access devices, peripheral cannulation and systemic anticancer drugs (including chemotherapy) administration.
To participate in patient chemotherapy clinics including nurse led telephone assessment, holistic assessment and end of chemotherapy reviews.
To audit care against agreed standards.
To identify any weaknesses that are evident in the delivery of care and develop action plans to address weaknesses.
To implement information strategies ensuring that patients and carers are given as much information relating to their investigations and their disease as they need.
To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/carers with cancer and support other staff in undertaking this role.
To base own practice on current best evidence.
To lead on an agreed area of day unit/chemotherapy practice.
To lead in the evaluation of current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on unit.
To lead on identified clinical audit projects.
Manage Services
To maintain services to meet contract and quality standards, take corrective action and inform the Unit Manager of unresolved problems.
To review the standard of care and documentation at regular intervals, benchmarking performance against NMC guidelines and other national and local targets.
To promote patient involvement in care. Implements communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at required intervals to maintain standards of record keeping.
To investigate complaints and untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide statements accurately, timely and professionally. Supports the Unit Manager in improving systems to prevent recurrence.
Manage Finance
To contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of unit resources, assisting the Unit Manager to keep expenditures within budgets.
To assist the Unit Manager to optimise nursing resources by even distribution of staff annual leave and matching skill mix to workload.
Manage People
To contribute to the recruitment and selection of quality staff for the unit, identifying future job requirements for profiling to complement team.
To contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance. Facilitate staff development to achieve ward objectives using the principles of IPR and PDP. Monitor staff performance and report progress to the Unit Manager at regular intervals.
To contribute to the planning, organisation and evaluation of work, ensuring adequate induction of new staff including effective preceptorship for newly qualified nurses (and nurses new to specialty), monitoring of the practice of Band 5 and Band 2/3 staff and mentorship for student nurses on ward/ department placements. To ensure the ward is staff appropriately and within budget at all times.
To create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships within and outside the ward/department by minimising unproductive conflicts and promoting positive team working. Informs the Unit Manager of unresolved and potential problems.
To promote staff compliance of Trust policies and procedures. Undertake counselling as appropriate and report difficult cases to the Unit manager for further action.
Manage Information
To provide information and advice for action towards organisational objectives. Attends divisional and other meetings (on behalf of Unit Manager as necessary) in order to disseminate information up and down the Directorate line management structure.
To assist the Unit Manager to collect and organise information for incorporation into the Divisional service plans.
Professional
To keep abreast of new health care related developments, ensuring that nursing practice is up to date, evidence based and cost effective.
To be responsible for own personal and professional development and assist the Unit Manager in the development of junior staff as required.
To be responsible for own professional registration and assist the Unit.
Manager in ensuring that all qualified nurses have valid NMC registration and practise in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level RN
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Diploma/Degree in haematology/oncology
- Recognised chemotherapy qualification
- Moving and handling, basic CPR IT Skills, intravenous drug administration
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months experience at band 5 in haematology/oncology with evidence of continued professional development in this area
- Evidence of recent experience in chemotherapy administration
Skills
Essential
- Able initiate and deliver high quality nursing care
- Can plan, delegate and supervise others
- Able to manage clinical area effectively
- Demonstrates ability to initiate the implementation of evidence-based practice
- Able to lead in clinical audit
- Able to assist to manage resources within a budget
- Aware of current NHS issues and priorities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to lead and develop an effective team
- Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
- Initiates change
- Able to achieve personal objectives
Other
Essential
- Flexible working and able to change duties at short notice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level RN
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Diploma/Degree in haematology/oncology
- Recognised chemotherapy qualification
- Moving and handling, basic CPR IT Skills, intravenous drug administration
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months experience at band 5 in haematology/oncology with evidence of continued professional development in this area
- Evidence of recent experience in chemotherapy administration
Skills
Essential
- Able initiate and deliver high quality nursing care
- Can plan, delegate and supervise others
- Able to manage clinical area effectively
- Demonstrates ability to initiate the implementation of evidence-based practice
- Able to lead in clinical audit
- Able to assist to manage resources within a budget
- Aware of current NHS issues and priorities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to lead and develop an effective team
- Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
- Initiates change
- Able to achieve personal objectives
Other
Essential
- Flexible working and able to change duties at short notice
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
Rigby Unit
Arden Street
Stratford Upon Avon
CV37 6NX
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
Rigby Unit
Arden Street
Stratford Upon Avon
CV37 6NX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Support Worker - Surgical Assessment Unit
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 203-EM884
Job summary
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Band 2 Clinical Support Worker to join our friendly Surgical Assessment Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to join the surgical team at a time when we are developing our same day emergency surgical care service for patients referred from a variety of sources including the Emergency Department and GP's.
Main duties will include supporting the provision of high quality, safe, compassionate, and efficient care for patents attending the surgical assessment unit.
Ideally, we are looking for someone who is competent in taking bloods and performing ECGs, or someone who is enthusiastic and willing to learn these skills as part of their development.
There is opportunity to develop your clinical skills within this role.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Support Worker will undertake high quality, caring and compassionate personal care and associated duties under the direction and supervision of the registered professional and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
As a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) you make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Trust. Your role is to support the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives. This job description is to be read in conjunction with the person specification for this particular job.
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.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
203-EM884
Job locations
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Values
To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.
Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meet Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act.
Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.
To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture.
To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons.
To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.
To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by Service needs.
To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.
To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Clinical Practice
To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Health Care Assistants.
To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.
Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction and supervision of the registered professional.
To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered Professional.
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.
To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.
To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.
To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.
To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.
To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.
Communications and Interpersonal Relationships
Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication.
Always introduce yourself in line with the Trusts privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.
To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the registered professional.
Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.
Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care under the direct supervision of a registered professional maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior professional on duty, ensuring an open and transparent culture.
Use the Trust information support system and other computer systems as required by the clinical area in accordance with Trust policy.
Team Working
Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.
Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.
To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.
Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.
Participate in audit under the direction of the registered professional.
Clean and check beds, bed spaces and lockers following discharge and in preparation for admission (inpatient areas only).
Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.
Support the housekeeper with general housekeeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs (inpatient areas only).
Education, Training and Personal Development
To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.
To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant Induction programme.
To participate in the Trust Appraisal process.
To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post and the relevance of the department including IT and clinical skills.
To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.
Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Values
To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.
Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meet Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act.
Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.
To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture.
To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons.
To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.
To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by Service needs.
To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.
To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Clinical Practice
To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Health Care Assistants.
To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.
Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction and supervision of the registered professional.
To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered Professional.
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.
To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.
To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.
To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.
To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.
To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.
Communications and Interpersonal Relationships
Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication.
Always introduce yourself in line with the Trusts privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.
To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the registered professional.
Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.
Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care under the direct supervision of a registered professional maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior professional on duty, ensuring an open and transparent culture.
Use the Trust information support system and other computer systems as required by the clinical area in accordance with Trust policy.
Team Working
Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.
Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.
To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.
Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.
Participate in audit under the direction of the registered professional.
Clean and check beds, bed spaces and lockers following discharge and in preparation for admission (inpatient areas only).
Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.
Support the housekeeper with general housekeeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs (inpatient areas only).
Education, Training and Personal Development
To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.
To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant Induction programme.
To participate in the Trust Appraisal process.
To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post and the relevance of the department including IT and clinical skills.
To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.
Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience in delivering care and working in a healthcare or people centred environment.
Skills
Essential
- Able to work to agreed level of competency.
- Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Competent IT skills
- Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to write accurately and legibly
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Compassionate and caring nature
- Empathetic
- Reliable
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Passes pre-employment checks.
- Able to work flexibly over a 24 hour period.
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience in delivering care and working in a healthcare or people centred environment.
Skills
Essential
- Able to work to agreed level of competency.
- Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Competent IT skills
- Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to write accurately and legibly
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Compassionate and caring nature
- Empathetic
- Reliable
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Passes pre-employment checks.
- Able to work flexibly over a 24 hour period.
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Address
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
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https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Paediatric Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 203-FH1232
Job summary
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust are looking for dedicated and forward-thinking experienced nurse to join our Acute Paediatric Team based at Warwick Hospital.
The Paediatric Unit is comprised of; MacGregor Ward, a 17 inpatient Paediatric beds (including High Dependency Beds), a Paediatric Outpatient Area, and a 5 bedded Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU).
We work closely with the Emergency department and within our team we have our clinicians, Paediatric ACPs, Paediatric Physiotherapists and Specialist nurses who you will work alongside.
If you are seeking to develop your clinical and managerial skills and want to contribute to a forward-thinking Paediatric team, we can offer you an excellent experience within a supportive environment. We pride ourselves on delivering individualised family centred care to all of our families.
Ideally you will need to be able to work flexibly including nights and weekends. However we will consider flexible working arrangements
We actively encourage professional development and can support staff to undertake a variety of courses and study days. If you share our values and can demonstrate you are a highly motivated team player, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
To lead and co-ordinate the team to maintain and deliver a high standard of family centred care to all children, young people and their families in accordance with the ward philosophy.
To ensure high quality and cost-effective services at all time anddeputise ward manger in their absence.
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
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
203-FH1232
Job locations
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Hold a Diploma/Degree in Children's Nursing.
Be a first level registered nurse with significant experience in paediatrics, including an extended period in an acute paediatric setting.
Possess relevant post basic education and experience, which should include significant period at Band 5.
Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
Possess the aptitude and confidence for working within a rapidly changing environment.
Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities
To provide clinical and professional leadership and support to all non-medical staff in the ward, ensuring that nursing practice is based on current and best evidence.
Take responsibility for own personal and professional development, maintaining clinical credibility and competence at all times.
Keep an up-to-date personal portfolio, in line with revalidation requirements in maintaining NMC registration.
Ensure that the wards philosophy is in line with the principles of clinical governance and that all staff understands its significance to practice.
In conjunction with the Ward Manager ensure that KPIs, and Infection Prevention standards are maintained each month.
Clinical
To participate in the setting and maintaining of high standards of evidence-based nursing.
To supervise and evaluate work of all nursing staff.
Promote a child focused, family centred ward environment at all times.
Promote child and family involvement in care planning, ensuring parents and carers are kept informed of treatment and progress, together with any necessary family education, ensuring junior staff develop the necessary skills to do this. Implement a communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at regular intervals to maintain standards of record keeping.
Provide clinical leadership for ward teams in order to facilitate a high standard of evidence based individualised nursing care from admission to discharge.
Provide clinical leadership for the care of all children and young people on the ward including surgical and CAMHS patients.
Supervises and monitors junior staff in developing the necessary skills to identify care priorities and address them in a pertinent and timely manner, seeking advice where appropriate.
Communicates and interacts with children, young people and their families and staff in a non-judgmental way, demonstrating mutual respect and trust utilising a variety of communication skills.
To ensure children, young people and their familys needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner.
To liaise with other agencies and professionals to maintain good service provision.
Maintain effective relationships between the ward and the multi-disciplinary team.
Triage all emergency admissions.
Provide telephone advice for parents requesting information and support.
To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patients care in line with the NMC code for record keeping.
Co-ordinate clinical activities within the unit and have responsibility for shift management.
Act as clinical leader and role model, sharing expertise with colleagues.
To ensure safety and confidentiality of patient information.
Ensure National and Safeguarding Children guidelines are adhered to at all times.
Review Paediatric policies and procedures at regular intervals, ensuring they are evidence based.
Managerial
To work with the ward manager to ensure that all staff sickness is monitored and that the Trusts sickness and absence policy is adhered to.
Ensure that units equipment is serviced properly and timely to maintain continuity of services at all times.
Act as role model and mentor to student nurses including the setting of action plans as necessary.
Adheres to the systems for reporting clinical incidents ensuring accurate and timely completion of Trust incident forms. Monitors the practice of other staff.
Investigate complaints and untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide statements accurately, timely and professionally. Support the ward manager in improving systems to prevent recurrence.
Ensure that the wards clinical procedures and protocols are understood and adhered to by all staff. These should represent best possible practice and reflect Trust and National strategy for the management of emergency and acute patients.
Contribute to the recruitment and selection of quality staff for the unit, identifying future job requirements for profiling to compliment the ward team and to participate in induction programmes, Mentorship/preceptorship and Trust recruitment open and assessment days.
In conjunction with the ward manager facilitate staff development by achieving ward objectives using the principles if IPR using the KSF and developing personal development plans for all staff. Monitor staff performance and report progress to the ward manager at regular intervals.
Contribute to the planning, organisation and evaluation of work, ensuring adequate induction of new staff including effective preceptorship for newly qualified nurses and nurses new to the speciality of emergency medicine.
Review the standard of ward documentation at regular intervals, benchmarking performance against NMC guidelines.
Support Clinical Governance within the ward by utilising:
Risk Management.
Education/training.
Clinical Supervision.
Clinical Audit and effective best practice.
Education
Develop clinical practice through education.
Participate in in-service training programmes where appropriate.
Share evidence-based practice with colleagues.
Attend statutory training sessions annually.
Manage Finance
Contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of the wards resources, by ensuring that the wards resources are optimised and that expenditure on pay and non-pay are kept within the allocated budget.
Assist the ward manager to optimise nursing resources by an even distribution of staff annual leave and matching skill mix to workload.
Identifies, reports and acts upon and evaluates discrepancies between skill mix and workload within the clinical area.
Ensure you adhere to the policy for booking bank and agency staff and supervise junior staff to ensure that they do the same.
Ensure all resources are used in a cost-effective manner, identifying and assisting in the implementations of cost improvement initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Hold a Diploma/Degree in Children's Nursing.
Be a first level registered nurse with significant experience in paediatrics, including an extended period in an acute paediatric setting.
Possess relevant post basic education and experience, which should include significant period at Band 5.
Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
Possess the aptitude and confidence for working within a rapidly changing environment.
Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities
To provide clinical and professional leadership and support to all non-medical staff in the ward, ensuring that nursing practice is based on current and best evidence.
Take responsibility for own personal and professional development, maintaining clinical credibility and competence at all times.
Keep an up-to-date personal portfolio, in line with revalidation requirements in maintaining NMC registration.
Ensure that the wards philosophy is in line with the principles of clinical governance and that all staff understands its significance to practice.
In conjunction with the Ward Manager ensure that KPIs, and Infection Prevention standards are maintained each month.
Clinical
To participate in the setting and maintaining of high standards of evidence-based nursing.
To supervise and evaluate work of all nursing staff.
Promote a child focused, family centred ward environment at all times.
Promote child and family involvement in care planning, ensuring parents and carers are kept informed of treatment and progress, together with any necessary family education, ensuring junior staff develop the necessary skills to do this. Implement a communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at regular intervals to maintain standards of record keeping.
Provide clinical leadership for ward teams in order to facilitate a high standard of evidence based individualised nursing care from admission to discharge.
Provide clinical leadership for the care of all children and young people on the ward including surgical and CAMHS patients.
Supervises and monitors junior staff in developing the necessary skills to identify care priorities and address them in a pertinent and timely manner, seeking advice where appropriate.
Communicates and interacts with children, young people and their families and staff in a non-judgmental way, demonstrating mutual respect and trust utilising a variety of communication skills.
To ensure children, young people and their familys needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner.
To liaise with other agencies and professionals to maintain good service provision.
Maintain effective relationships between the ward and the multi-disciplinary team.
Triage all emergency admissions.
Provide telephone advice for parents requesting information and support.
To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patients care in line with the NMC code for record keeping.
Co-ordinate clinical activities within the unit and have responsibility for shift management.
Act as clinical leader and role model, sharing expertise with colleagues.
To ensure safety and confidentiality of patient information.
Ensure National and Safeguarding Children guidelines are adhered to at all times.
Review Paediatric policies and procedures at regular intervals, ensuring they are evidence based.
Managerial
To work with the ward manager to ensure that all staff sickness is monitored and that the Trusts sickness and absence policy is adhered to.
Ensure that units equipment is serviced properly and timely to maintain continuity of services at all times.
Act as role model and mentor to student nurses including the setting of action plans as necessary.
Adheres to the systems for reporting clinical incidents ensuring accurate and timely completion of Trust incident forms. Monitors the practice of other staff.
Investigate complaints and untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide statements accurately, timely and professionally. Support the ward manager in improving systems to prevent recurrence.
Ensure that the wards clinical procedures and protocols are understood and adhered to by all staff. These should represent best possible practice and reflect Trust and National strategy for the management of emergency and acute patients.
Contribute to the recruitment and selection of quality staff for the unit, identifying future job requirements for profiling to compliment the ward team and to participate in induction programmes, Mentorship/preceptorship and Trust recruitment open and assessment days.
In conjunction with the ward manager facilitate staff development by achieving ward objectives using the principles if IPR using the KSF and developing personal development plans for all staff. Monitor staff performance and report progress to the ward manager at regular intervals.
Contribute to the planning, organisation and evaluation of work, ensuring adequate induction of new staff including effective preceptorship for newly qualified nurses and nurses new to the speciality of emergency medicine.
Review the standard of ward documentation at regular intervals, benchmarking performance against NMC guidelines.
Support Clinical Governance within the ward by utilising:
Risk Management.
Education/training.
Clinical Supervision.
Clinical Audit and effective best practice.
Education
Develop clinical practice through education.
Participate in in-service training programmes where appropriate.
Share evidence-based practice with colleagues.
Attend statutory training sessions annually.
Manage Finance
Contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of the wards resources, by ensuring that the wards resources are optimised and that expenditure on pay and non-pay are kept within the allocated budget.
Assist the ward manager to optimise nursing resources by an even distribution of staff annual leave and matching skill mix to workload.
Identifies, reports and acts upon and evaluates discrepancies between skill mix and workload within the clinical area.
Ensure you adhere to the policy for booking bank and agency staff and supervise junior staff to ensure that they do the same.
Ensure all resources are used in a cost-effective manner, identifying and assisting in the implementations of cost improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Diploma / Degree in Professional Nursing / Health Studies
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- EPALS / APLS Trained
- Mentorship and Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Acute Medical Area
- Wide range of Extended Skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Experience and understanding of audit and evidence-based care
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practices
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
- Demonstrates understanding of resource management
- Able to effectively plan and delegate duties
- Able to manage personal time and that of others efficiently and effectively
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Is committed to and demonstrates ability to teach successfully
- Able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrates ability to influence change successfully
- Shows initiative: able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
- Able to achieve individual and team objectives
- Committed to the delivery of high-quality healthcare
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to self-development and the development of others
- Able to work flexible shifts including night duty and weekend working when required
- Able to change duties at short notice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Diploma / Degree in Professional Nursing / Health Studies
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- EPALS / APLS Trained
- Mentorship and Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Acute Medical Area
- Wide range of Extended Skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Experience and understanding of audit and evidence-based care
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practices
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
- Demonstrates understanding of resource management
- Able to effectively plan and delegate duties
- Able to manage personal time and that of others efficiently and effectively
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Is committed to and demonstrates ability to teach successfully
- Able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrates ability to influence change successfully
- Shows initiative: able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
- Able to achieve individual and team objectives
- Committed to the delivery of high-quality healthcare
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to self-development and the development of others
- Able to work flexible shifts including night duty and weekend working when required
- Able to change duties at short notice
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
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
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
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 8a Clinical Psychologist - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-CAMHS063-0926
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an accredited Clinical Psychologist (we apologise that we cannot accept applications for Counselling Psychologists) to join our team on a substantive contract, delivering high quality mental health care and treatment to young people in South Bristol.
We are a service working with children and young people with complex mental health needs. We use the CAPA model of assessment and treatment, which would involve working with a variety of clinical presentations and needs, including: suicidal thoughts, low mood, anxiety, OCD and emerging psychosis, often alongside neurodiversity. We also have a significant amount of referrals for young people with disordered eating and diagnosed Eating Disorders, and there are opportunities to work within this clinic if this is something you are interested in.
There is scope to make this role your own, thinking with the Team Leadership Group about the rich skills and experience you would be bringing with you, and leading change in our diverse and dynamic service.
South Bristol is an area of significant disparities in health, wealth and access. We are committed to working in a manner which is inclusive and anti-oppressive, and invite applications from staff who share these values.
Main duties of the job
With the role, you would use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to improving the mental health of young people working with South Bristol CAMHS.
Using your professional skills and experience, you would be providing highly specialist clinical psychology assessment/treatment and consultation service to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and their families who are referred to CAMHS.
Depending on your skills and areas of interest, you would be working with young people with a range of clinical presentations, including: low mood, anxiety, OCD, deliberate self-harm, psychosis, trauma, concurrent neurodevelopmental disorders including ASC and ADHD, and/or Eating Disorders.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
342-CAMHS063-0926
Job locations
South Bristol CAMHS, Knowle Clinic
Broadfield Road, Knowle
Bristol
BS4 2UH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy to patients and carers as appropriate to the service.
To provide highly specialist advice and consultation on clients formulation and psychological management to other non-psychologist colleagues.
To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by the various teams in the area and where appropriate outside of the area.
To clinically supervise/line manage trainee clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists, CAPs and less experienced psychology staff, and other professionals.
To contribute to audit, research, policy and service development within the areas served by the Psychological Therapies Service.
To develop and deliver training in psychological therapies for multidisciplinary staff.
To provide a highly specialist clinical psychology assessment/treatment and consultation service to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and their families who are referred to CAMHS. To provide clinical skills in a particular area of expertise such asneurodevelopmental disorders including ASC and ADHD, CBT, Trauma or Eating Disorders.
To provide consultation and advice in area of specialism to colleagues in the team and other agencies.
To support the CAMHS team with service evaluation and audit to include supporting the service in becoming more accessible and inclusive to the diverse local population served by this CAMHS team.
To provide training as needed to other members of the multidisciplinary team on psychological assessment, formulation and treatment for young people in CAMHS
Please see Job Description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy to patients and carers as appropriate to the service.
To provide highly specialist advice and consultation on clients formulation and psychological management to other non-psychologist colleagues.
To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by the various teams in the area and where appropriate outside of the area.
To clinically supervise/line manage trainee clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists, CAPs and less experienced psychology staff, and other professionals.
To contribute to audit, research, policy and service development within the areas served by the Psychological Therapies Service.
To develop and deliver training in psychological therapies for multidisciplinary staff.
To provide a highly specialist clinical psychology assessment/treatment and consultation service to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and their families who are referred to CAMHS. To provide clinical skills in a particular area of expertise such asneurodevelopmental disorders including ASC and ADHD, CBT, Trauma or Eating Disorders.
To provide consultation and advice in area of specialism to colleagues in the team and other agencies.
To support the CAMHS team with service evaluation and audit to include supporting the service in becoming more accessible and inclusive to the diverse local population served by this CAMHS team.
To provide training as needed to other members of the multidisciplinary team on psychological assessment, formulation and treatment for young people in CAMHS
Please see Job Description for full details
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral Clinical Psychology (not Counselling Psychology) qualification or equivalent. Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status. HPC Registered.
- Post qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention Additional training in assessment and therapeutic approaches in a specialist area relevant to CAMHS
Desirable
- Supervision Training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Care Co-ordination or equivalent role.
- Training others in MH services topics.
- Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues
- Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group.
- Psychological assessment skills and knowledge
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism. Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organizationally
- Experience of risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of relevant Legislation eg MH Act.
- Experience of providing training to colleagues and other agencies
- Experience of delivering therapies to young people and families in CAMHS.
- Experience of using psychometric assessments with this client group
- Experience of assessing and managing young people who are suicidal and young people who present a risk to self and others.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively and flexibly as an integral member of a team.
- Good communication and liaison skills
- Empathy/engagement skills with the client group
- Ability to cope with workload pressure/ prioritise workload
- Ability to work independently.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral Clinical Psychology (not Counselling Psychology) qualification or equivalent. Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status. HPC Registered.
- Post qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention Additional training in assessment and therapeutic approaches in a specialist area relevant to CAMHS
Desirable
- Supervision Training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Care Co-ordination or equivalent role.
- Training others in MH services topics.
- Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues
- Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group.
- Psychological assessment skills and knowledge
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism. Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organizationally
- Experience of risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of relevant Legislation eg MH Act.
- Experience of providing training to colleagues and other agencies
- Experience of delivering therapies to young people and families in CAMHS.
- Experience of using psychometric assessments with this client group
- Experience of assessing and managing young people who are suicidal and young people who present a risk to self and others.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively and flexibly as an integral member of a team.
- Good communication and liaison skills
- Empathy/engagement skills with the client group
- Ability to cope with workload pressure/ prioritise workload
- Ability to work independently.
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
South Bristol CAMHS, Knowle Clinic
Broadfield Road, Knowle
Bristol
BS4 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
South Bristol CAMHS, Knowle Clinic
Broadfield Road, Knowle
Bristol
BS4 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Quality Team Administration Assistant
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 203-CS1268
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and motivated individual to join the Quality Team as a Quality Team Administration Assistant. Reporting to the Divisional Head of Nursing, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Quality Team and contribute to the delivery of quality, governance and workforce planning activities across Community Services.
This varied role combines high-level administrative support with coordination of key safer staffing and workforce planning processes. You will support the Community Nursing Safer Staffing Tool (CNSST) programme and community nursing establishment reviews, assisting with workforce data collection and validation, arranging review meetings, tracking actions and maintaining accurate records to support informed decision-making and safe staffing across services.
Working closely with senior nursing leaders, matrons and operational teams, you will manage diaries, coordinate meetings and events, prepare reports and presentations, and support a range of divisional quality and governance functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful contribution to improving patient care through quality assurance, safer staffing and workforce planning initiatives.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive, high level administrative and support service to the Quality Team. To work flexibly as a member of the Divisional PA Team, covering colleagues as and when required, to ensure a smooth, efficient and effective Divisional Support Service.
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
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
203-CS1268
Job locations
Flexible
Warwickshire
CV34 6SR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Administrative and support service
Provide a comprehensive and high level administrative and support service to the Quality team
Manage and prioritise the workload effectively, including the following:
Electronic mail and post
Respond to routine correspondence on behalf of the Quality Team
Draft responses to complex correspondence for the Quality Team to review.
Ensure urgent correspondence is brought to the Quality Team attention or delegated to an appropriate member of staff.
Manage the Quality Team diary
Ensure the diary is managed with effective use of time, and to meet organisational requirements, including rescheduling conflicting appointments and making appropriate travel arrangements.
Arrange meetings with large or small groups of people, coordinating with internal and external parties to negotiate dates and times, and ensuring details are communicated appropriately to relevant parties.
Meeting arrangements
Plan and make arrangements for large meetings and seminars, liaising with internal and external staff to book venues, arrange programmes and speakers. Negotiate costs, ensuring the event stays within set budget.
Attend the event to ensure its smooth running, where appropriate.
Provide an administrative service for meetings including booking venues, preparing papers and taking minutes or notes for accurate transcription. Undertake progress reporting on action items from meetings, liaising with, Quality Team, and other internal and external staff.
Prepare PowerPoint presentations, and ensure equipment is set up ready to present.
Undertake regular testing of presentational equipment including data projection and computers.
Communication
Answer telephone calls from members of internal and external organisations, providing general non-clinical information about the Trust or directing the caller more appropriately.
Greet visitors to the department in a professional and courteous manner.
Document production
There is a regular requirement to produce accurate and professional documentation, in line with corporate style, including letters, reports, presentations, and minutes or notes of meetings. This includes advanced use of IT packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Record systems
Set up and maintain records for sickness and holiday absence of staff reporting to the Quality Team
Manage and maintain effective filing and bring forward systems.
Ordering
Responsible for maintaining stationery stocks and ordering supplies.
General office duties including photocopying and reception duties
Management of meetings and groups
To manage the arrangements for specific meetings in line with agreed protocols, including:
Arranging the annual schedule of meetings, in discussion with the Quality Team
or Chair, along with an annual plan of business scheduled for those meetings.
Ensuring reports are received within agreed deadlines, liaising with Trust and external staff as required.
Communicating effectively with meeting members and circulating agenda and supporting papers in line with agreed protocols.
Be comfortable taking both formal minutes and action and prepare draft minutes within 10 working days for approval by the meeting Chair.
Taking responsibility for progressing action items from meetings, liaising with Quality Team and other staff, to ensure up to date position statements are available for following meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Administrative and support service
Provide a comprehensive and high level administrative and support service to the Quality team
Manage and prioritise the workload effectively, including the following:
Electronic mail and post
Respond to routine correspondence on behalf of the Quality Team
Draft responses to complex correspondence for the Quality Team to review.
Ensure urgent correspondence is brought to the Quality Team attention or delegated to an appropriate member of staff.
Manage the Quality Team diary
Ensure the diary is managed with effective use of time, and to meet organisational requirements, including rescheduling conflicting appointments and making appropriate travel arrangements.
Arrange meetings with large or small groups of people, coordinating with internal and external parties to negotiate dates and times, and ensuring details are communicated appropriately to relevant parties.
Meeting arrangements
Plan and make arrangements for large meetings and seminars, liaising with internal and external staff to book venues, arrange programmes and speakers. Negotiate costs, ensuring the event stays within set budget.
Attend the event to ensure its smooth running, where appropriate.
Provide an administrative service for meetings including booking venues, preparing papers and taking minutes or notes for accurate transcription. Undertake progress reporting on action items from meetings, liaising with, Quality Team, and other internal and external staff.
Prepare PowerPoint presentations, and ensure equipment is set up ready to present.
Undertake regular testing of presentational equipment including data projection and computers.
Communication
Answer telephone calls from members of internal and external organisations, providing general non-clinical information about the Trust or directing the caller more appropriately.
Greet visitors to the department in a professional and courteous manner.
Document production
There is a regular requirement to produce accurate and professional documentation, in line with corporate style, including letters, reports, presentations, and minutes or notes of meetings. This includes advanced use of IT packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Record systems
Set up and maintain records for sickness and holiday absence of staff reporting to the Quality Team
Manage and maintain effective filing and bring forward systems.
Ordering
Responsible for maintaining stationery stocks and ordering supplies.
General office duties including photocopying and reception duties
Management of meetings and groups
To manage the arrangements for specific meetings in line with agreed protocols, including:
Arranging the annual schedule of meetings, in discussion with the Quality Team
or Chair, along with an annual plan of business scheduled for those meetings.
Ensuring reports are received within agreed deadlines, liaising with Trust and external staff as required.
Communicating effectively with meeting members and circulating agenda and supporting papers in line with agreed protocols.
Be comfortable taking both formal minutes and action and prepare draft minutes within 10 working days for approval by the meeting Chair.
Taking responsibility for progressing action items from meetings, liaising with Quality Team and other staff, to ensure up to date position statements are available for following meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education (4 GCSEs or equivalent), including Maths and English language
- Level 3 diploma in administrative practice or business management or equivalent knowledge
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Previous experience of working within administration at a senior level
- Taking and transcribing formal minute
- Pitman or Teeline shorthand, or equivalent skill in minute taking and transcription of notes
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Previous experience of working within administration at a senior level
- Taking and transcribing formal minutes (at Board level)
- Pitman or Teeline shorthand, or equivalent skill in minute taking and transcription of notes
- Excellent IT skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel, other databases.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Adaptable and flexible
- Organised, professional and punctual
- Ability to work and communicate with people at all levels
- Team player
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods
- Ability to deal with unpredictable workload and frequent interruptions
- High degree of discretion and initiative
Other
Essential
- Good personal presentation
- Flexibility in working hours
- Ability to independently travel
- Car driver
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education (4 GCSEs or equivalent), including Maths and English language
- Level 3 diploma in administrative practice or business management or equivalent knowledge
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Previous experience of working within administration at a senior level
- Taking and transcribing formal minute
- Pitman or Teeline shorthand, or equivalent skill in minute taking and transcription of notes
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Previous experience of working within administration at a senior level
- Taking and transcribing formal minutes (at Board level)
- Pitman or Teeline shorthand, or equivalent skill in minute taking and transcription of notes
- Excellent IT skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel, other databases.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Adaptable and flexible
- Organised, professional and punctual
- Ability to work and communicate with people at all levels
- Team player
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods
- Ability to deal with unpredictable workload and frequent interruptions
- High degree of discretion and initiative
Other
Essential
- Good personal presentation
- Flexibility in working hours
- Ability to independently travel
- Car driver
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Flexible
Warwickshire
CV34 6SR
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
Flexible
Warwickshire
CV34 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: HCRGCG/TP/158870/20596
Job summary
<p><strong>Lead safe, timely discharges and make a lasting difference to patient journeys every day.</strong></p><p>Join our Discharge and Flow Service and play a crucial role in ensuring patients leave hospital safely, smoothly, and at the right time. This role directly strengthens patient experience by leading a team who <span class="single_desc_int_gb_word">support timely discharge decisions - helping people return home or move on to the next stage of their care with confidence and clarity</span>.</p><p><strong>What Youll Do</strong></p><p>As a key <span class="single_desc_int_gb_word">leader within the service, you will linemanage Discharge Coordinators across BSW Community Hospitals, ensuring they deliver a consistent, highquality service that supports efficient patient flow from community hospitals into community services</span>.</p><p>Youll work closely with nurses, therapists, social workers, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to keep the discharge process moving and ensure everyone is informed about a patients progress. You will maintain accurate and uptodate records to <span class="single_desc_int_gb_word">support effective planning, monitor capacity, and track demand across the system</span>.</p><p>Above all, youll help ensure patients and their families <span class="si
Main duties of the job
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£27,674 to £30,557 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/158870/20596
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Bath
Avon
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
0Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
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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
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Bath
Avon
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Bath
Avon
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Band 7 FIND Senior Practitioner - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-SEC036-0826
Job summary
This post is open to someone with appropriate professional registration and with substantial experience working in forensic settings with adults with learning disabilities and or Autism to join the FIND Team within AWP Secure Services.
The post-holder will work closely with the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners to ensure that excellent professional nursing standards are consistently upheld across the team.
The Forensic Intellectual, Neuropsychiatric & Developmental Disorders (FIND) team sits within AWP Secure Services at Fromeside Hospital, and includes providing consultation to other services, completing access assessments where someone may require admission to secure, and providing CCO to those discharged from Secure up to 12 months post discharge.
Effective caseload management and clinical supervision will be supported by robust and efficient individual and team supervision processes, all within the overarching framework of Personal Wellbeing Plans, and maintaining CPA standards of which have been set nationally for Secure services
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will play a key role in leading the FIND Team to deliver a high-quality, safe and effective service for service users and carers. Working in close partnership with inpatient Secure Services, they will ensure that excellent professional nursing standards are consistently upheld across the team.
Given the team's wide geographical footprint, the post-holder will be responsible for developing and sustaining strong, collaborative working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
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Clinical leadership -- Motivating, guiding and supporting staff to deliver high-quality care, ensuring effective communication and modelling best practice
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Caseload management -- Holding an appropriately sized caseload of complex service users, providing clinical supervision to B6s within team
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Quality and standards -- Ensuring compliance with professional, legal and Trust and National standards
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
342-SEC036-0826
Job locations
Fromeside, Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 1EG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the standard Trust Senior Prac JD attached
To undertake specialist risk assessment such as HCR-20, Dundrum
To hold an oversight role of all High Secure patients
Support the SLT with team consultations
To provide expert forensic advice and consultation via Duty/team consultations/admission avoidance work
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the standard Trust Senior Prac JD attached
To undertake specialist risk assessment such as HCR-20, Dundrum
To hold an oversight role of all High Secure patients
Support the SLT with team consultations
To provide expert forensic advice and consultation via Duty/team consultations/admission avoidance work
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- A registered qualification and professional registration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of Learning Disability and Autsim, how they present across care services and appropriate interventions at different points on the pathway.
- Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Experience of risk assessment and management
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- A registered qualification and professional registration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of Learning Disability and Autsim, how they present across care services and appropriate interventions at different points on the pathway.
- Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Experience of risk assessment and management
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Fromeside, Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 1EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Fromeside, Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 1EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Lead Chaplain
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 203-C592
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced healthcare chaplain of any faith tradition to lead our team andto work with us in providing spiritual, pastoral and religious care to patients, relatives and staff. This post will be based in our acute team and will work across our three hospitals (Warwick, Stratford and Leamington Rehabilitation Hospital).
You will join a well-established, creative and committed team in a Trust which is very supportive of the chaplaincy service. The wider team includes over 40 very well trained, active chaplaincy volunteers.
You will be expected to participate in our emergency out of hours on call provision, which also includes call-outs to the Myton Hospices at Coventry and Warwick. We anticipate this to require being on call one night a week and one weekend a month.
For an informal conversation or more information, please contact Rev Ricarda Witcombe, Lead Chaplain: ricarda.witcombe@swft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The Lead Chaplain is responsible for leading the delivery of multi-faith and belief Chaplaincy services across the Trust.
The Lead Chaplain will work closely with the Head of Patient Experience, Volunteering & Chaplaincy to plan, manage, and improve chaplaincy services, ensuring that patients, families, and staff receive appropriate religious, spiritual, and pastoral support.
They will have management responsibility for healthcare chaplains, honorary chaplains and chaplaincy volunteers and ensure there is an on-call chaplaincy provision out of hours.
The Lead Chaplain with will work within the Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers Code of Conduct.
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
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata (Dependant on experience)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
203-C592
Job locations
Warwick Hospital
Warwick Hospital
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication Skills and Working Relationships
Lead by example through presence, visibility and behaviours of compassion, inclusivity and the values of the Trust. Visit patients and staff in wards and departments regularly and offer appropriate existential/spiritual care as required.
Foster respect and understanding of the religious, spiritual and pastoral traditions and practices of the diverse communities the Trust serves and are represented in the workforce.
Liaise with other healthcare staff so that spiritual assessment and care form part of the continuum of care and attend multi-disciplinary meetings and department meetings as and when attendance is considered necessary.
Participate in disseminating information concerning healthcare to communities reducing obstacles, where religious and cultural considerations are involved.
Ensure the day-to-day continuity of services across all sites and the capability to maintain critical functions in response to unforeseen circumstances, unpredictable workloads, and staff shortages.
Represent chaplains at senior clinical, governance and strategic management meetings, and promote the role of chaplains within the Trust and in wider professional and health service networks.
Inform and influence relevant Trust-wide policies, guidelines and standards through contributing expert knowledge and professional experience.
Provide guidance and assurance to the Trust Patient Experience Group on matters relating to religious, spiritual and pastoral care for patients, families and staff.
Educate and advocate for the value of spirituality in health and wellbeing and the role of chaplains.
Educate healthcare staff in recognising and responding to patients spiritual needs and how to work effectively with chaplains.
Provide training and support to chaplaincy volunteers, students on placement and new chaplaincy colleagues as they join the team.
Ensure an inclusive approach to developing and delivering chaplaincy services
Develop and support a volunteering programme to enhance the experience of chaplaincy care and contributes to the relationship between Chaplaincy and local faith communities and belief groups.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Prioritise workload of themselves and others, assess performance and provide clear constructive feedback to team members.
Drive professional development and service improvement and foster leadership at all levels to support excellence in patient care and service delivery.
Responsible for a total managed staff of 3.24 WTE
Manage the departments staff to high standards including the recruitment, induction, appraisal and development of staff.
Ensure that all aspects of staff management comply with Trust policies and relevant professional regulations including processes and procedures to ensure that staff are competent and safe practitioners.
Monitor, review and plan the departments workforce to meet the changing needs of the service and the strategic demands of the Trust.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Establish and maintain capable and resilient structures within the department that support staff in the delivery of services and provide clear lines of communication and accountability.
Promote staff wellbeing and chaplaincys 24/7 support in response to spiritual or emotional needs, especially in times of crisis (e.g. bereavement).
Nurture the chaplaincy team, providing opportunities for professional supervision and continuing professional development and training.
Conduct regular team meetings and regular reflective practice within the department.
Co-ordinate pastoral, spiritual and religious care across the Trust.
Make provision for the spiritual//existential/religious needs of all patients, family members, carers and staff, so that all are enabled to continue to practice their faith/beliefs in a health care setting.
Enable the Chaplaincy to act as a pastoral/spiritual/religious/ethical resource to the Trust, seeking opportunities to provide appropriate service and advice within the hospital.
Freedom to Act
Initiate and take responsibility for own work pattern within the parameters of national standards and Trust polices
Management Responsibility
Ensure that the Chaplaincy Service meets all relevant service and professional standards including NHS England NHS Chaplaincy Guidelines and the Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers Standards for Healthcare Chaplaincy Services.
Lead the profession in sustainable innovation that is informed by current evidence, diffuses fresh thinking and new ideas, and supports staff in developing best practice.
Support a culture of professional learning, reflexivity, and the continuous development of practice.
Ensure all staff within the chaplaincy service receive an annual appraisal and fulfil the requirements of mandatory training and all other relevant training necessary for safe and competent practice. Appraise directly line-managed chaplains and support their on-going professional and career development.
Demonstrate commitment to own professional development.
Respond to complaints and implement remedial action as appropriate in accordance with trust polices
Responsibility for Patient Care
Be readily available and supportive to relatives and patients, particularly those who are bereaved or struggling with diagnosis, and those who are close to the end of life, to ensure that sensitive, efficient, and appropriate pastoral or spiritual care is given at all times.
Provide specialised advice, and make provision for complex pastoral/spiritual/existential/religious support to patients and their relatives
Respond to the practical and existential needs arising from the impact of illness, death and dying on individuals and families. This includes being part of the teams delivering care to palliative and end of life patients, and those experiencing pregnancy and baby loss at any gestation.
To facilitate, when requested, visits to patients by their own faith leader
To ensure that self and members of the chaplaincy team have the knowledge and skills to act as keyworker, when required, in the event of the sudden unexpected death of an infant or child (SUDIC)
Be a part of the chaplaincy response within the Trusts major incident plans and response.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication Skills and Working Relationships
Lead by example through presence, visibility and behaviours of compassion, inclusivity and the values of the Trust. Visit patients and staff in wards and departments regularly and offer appropriate existential/spiritual care as required.
Foster respect and understanding of the religious, spiritual and pastoral traditions and practices of the diverse communities the Trust serves and are represented in the workforce.
Liaise with other healthcare staff so that spiritual assessment and care form part of the continuum of care and attend multi-disciplinary meetings and department meetings as and when attendance is considered necessary.
Participate in disseminating information concerning healthcare to communities reducing obstacles, where religious and cultural considerations are involved.
Ensure the day-to-day continuity of services across all sites and the capability to maintain critical functions in response to unforeseen circumstances, unpredictable workloads, and staff shortages.
Represent chaplains at senior clinical, governance and strategic management meetings, and promote the role of chaplains within the Trust and in wider professional and health service networks.
Inform and influence relevant Trust-wide policies, guidelines and standards through contributing expert knowledge and professional experience.
Provide guidance and assurance to the Trust Patient Experience Group on matters relating to religious, spiritual and pastoral care for patients, families and staff.
Educate and advocate for the value of spirituality in health and wellbeing and the role of chaplains.
Educate healthcare staff in recognising and responding to patients spiritual needs and how to work effectively with chaplains.
Provide training and support to chaplaincy volunteers, students on placement and new chaplaincy colleagues as they join the team.
Ensure an inclusive approach to developing and delivering chaplaincy services
Develop and support a volunteering programme to enhance the experience of chaplaincy care and contributes to the relationship between Chaplaincy and local faith communities and belief groups.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Prioritise workload of themselves and others, assess performance and provide clear constructive feedback to team members.
Drive professional development and service improvement and foster leadership at all levels to support excellence in patient care and service delivery.
Responsible for a total managed staff of 3.24 WTE
Manage the departments staff to high standards including the recruitment, induction, appraisal and development of staff.
Ensure that all aspects of staff management comply with Trust policies and relevant professional regulations including processes and procedures to ensure that staff are competent and safe practitioners.
Monitor, review and plan the departments workforce to meet the changing needs of the service and the strategic demands of the Trust.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Establish and maintain capable and resilient structures within the department that support staff in the delivery of services and provide clear lines of communication and accountability.
Promote staff wellbeing and chaplaincys 24/7 support in response to spiritual or emotional needs, especially in times of crisis (e.g. bereavement).
Nurture the chaplaincy team, providing opportunities for professional supervision and continuing professional development and training.
Conduct regular team meetings and regular reflective practice within the department.
Co-ordinate pastoral, spiritual and religious care across the Trust.
Make provision for the spiritual//existential/religious needs of all patients, family members, carers and staff, so that all are enabled to continue to practice their faith/beliefs in a health care setting.
Enable the Chaplaincy to act as a pastoral/spiritual/religious/ethical resource to the Trust, seeking opportunities to provide appropriate service and advice within the hospital.
Freedom to Act
Initiate and take responsibility for own work pattern within the parameters of national standards and Trust polices
Management Responsibility
Ensure that the Chaplaincy Service meets all relevant service and professional standards including NHS England NHS Chaplaincy Guidelines and the Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers Standards for Healthcare Chaplaincy Services.
Lead the profession in sustainable innovation that is informed by current evidence, diffuses fresh thinking and new ideas, and supports staff in developing best practice.
Support a culture of professional learning, reflexivity, and the continuous development of practice.
Ensure all staff within the chaplaincy service receive an annual appraisal and fulfil the requirements of mandatory training and all other relevant training necessary for safe and competent practice. Appraise directly line-managed chaplains and support their on-going professional and career development.
Demonstrate commitment to own professional development.
Respond to complaints and implement remedial action as appropriate in accordance with trust polices
Responsibility for Patient Care
Be readily available and supportive to relatives and patients, particularly those who are bereaved or struggling with diagnosis, and those who are close to the end of life, to ensure that sensitive, efficient, and appropriate pastoral or spiritual care is given at all times.
Provide specialised advice, and make provision for complex pastoral/spiritual/existential/religious support to patients and their relatives
Respond to the practical and existential needs arising from the impact of illness, death and dying on individuals and families. This includes being part of the teams delivering care to palliative and end of life patients, and those experiencing pregnancy and baby loss at any gestation.
To facilitate, when requested, visits to patients by their own faith leader
To ensure that self and members of the chaplaincy team have the knowledge and skills to act as keyworker, when required, in the event of the sudden unexpected death of an infant or child (SUDIC)
Be a part of the chaplaincy response within the Trusts major incident plans and response.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with demonstrable learning in a relevant field such as counselling, pastoral care, psychology, psychotherapy, religious studies or theology
- Endorsement to practise as a healthcare chaplain by a recognized/established sponsoring faith community or belief group.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to healthcare chaplaincy to Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers standards
Desirable
- Registration, or ability to be registered with the Council of Professional Chaplains & Pastoral Carers (formerly UKBHC). (It is not compulsory for Chaplains to be registered with the Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers but the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care recommends choosing them from an Accredited Register.)
- Post graduate qualification or Masters, or equivalent post basic training or work experience with demonstrable outcomes of learning relevant to healthcare chaplaincy
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1600 hours of professionally supervised clinical practice as a designated healthcare chaplain that should include: on-call duties, pregnancy/baby loss, palliative and end of life care
- Experience of working with multi-faith and belief teams
- An understanding of the principles and practice of governance and/including safeguarding
- Engagement with audit, service evaluation or research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer spiritual care beyond own faith/belief boundaries with evidence of commitment to an inclusive approach to chaplaincy
- Experience of managing staff/teams
- Ability to handle complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious information appropriately and to respond with empathy, honesty and reassurance
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken
- Keyboard skills and computer literate
- Proven ability to lead by example, to drive culture change and seek continuous improvement
- Evidence of strategic planning to assist the Trust to develop the service which meets the current spiritual needs of those we serve
- Experience of budgetary management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enhanced use of self in chaplaincy practice including emotional availability, cultural humility, appropriate self disclosure, positive use of power and authority, and clear and responsible boundaries
- To be trustworthy, showing careful attention to the individual and specific needs of those in their care, and have an approach that values and affirms the right of those outside the chaplain's own tradition to practice their beliefs appropriately.
- Evidence of working collaboratively, contributing to team and sustaining positive working relationships with colleagues
- Evidence of establishing and sustaining relationships in pastorally complex and challenging environments, demonstrating empathy and compassion while taking personal responsibility and initiative
- Evidence of fluent and effective communication in speech and writing
- Evidence of practising professionally within recognised boundaries in pastorally diverse settings (as set out in the Code of Conduct)
- Ability to create and lead ritual or other spiritual process in a way that is sensitive to the pastoral context and faith/belief traditions of those present
- Possession of a professional chaplaincy identity rooted in one's one religious/spiritual/pastoral heritage that integrates professional values and behaviours, skills and specialist knowledge
- Emotional availability, cultural humility, and a positive use of power and authority, within clear and responsible boundaries
- A high degree of personal stability and resilience to cope with significant stress on a sustained basis
- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge or ethical issues relating to health care
Other
Essential
- Access to own transport
- Ability to attend an urgent on-call referral, out of hours, within 60 minutes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with demonstrable learning in a relevant field such as counselling, pastoral care, psychology, psychotherapy, religious studies or theology
- Endorsement to practise as a healthcare chaplain by a recognized/established sponsoring faith community or belief group.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to healthcare chaplaincy to Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers standards
Desirable
- Registration, or ability to be registered with the Council of Professional Chaplains & Pastoral Carers (formerly UKBHC). (It is not compulsory for Chaplains to be registered with the Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers but the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care recommends choosing them from an Accredited Register.)
- Post graduate qualification or Masters, or equivalent post basic training or work experience with demonstrable outcomes of learning relevant to healthcare chaplaincy
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1600 hours of professionally supervised clinical practice as a designated healthcare chaplain that should include: on-call duties, pregnancy/baby loss, palliative and end of life care
- Experience of working with multi-faith and belief teams
- An understanding of the principles and practice of governance and/including safeguarding
- Engagement with audit, service evaluation or research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer spiritual care beyond own faith/belief boundaries with evidence of commitment to an inclusive approach to chaplaincy
- Experience of managing staff/teams
- Ability to handle complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious information appropriately and to respond with empathy, honesty and reassurance
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken
- Keyboard skills and computer literate
- Proven ability to lead by example, to drive culture change and seek continuous improvement
- Evidence of strategic planning to assist the Trust to develop the service which meets the current spiritual needs of those we serve
- Experience of budgetary management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enhanced use of self in chaplaincy practice including emotional availability, cultural humility, appropriate self disclosure, positive use of power and authority, and clear and responsible boundaries
- To be trustworthy, showing careful attention to the individual and specific needs of those in their care, and have an approach that values and affirms the right of those outside the chaplain's own tradition to practice their beliefs appropriately.
- Evidence of working collaboratively, contributing to team and sustaining positive working relationships with colleagues
- Evidence of establishing and sustaining relationships in pastorally complex and challenging environments, demonstrating empathy and compassion while taking personal responsibility and initiative
- Evidence of fluent and effective communication in speech and writing
- Evidence of practising professionally within recognised boundaries in pastorally diverse settings (as set out in the Code of Conduct)
- Ability to create and lead ritual or other spiritual process in a way that is sensitive to the pastoral context and faith/belief traditions of those present
- Possession of a professional chaplaincy identity rooted in one's one religious/spiritual/pastoral heritage that integrates professional values and behaviours, skills and specialist knowledge
- Emotional availability, cultural humility, and a positive use of power and authority, within clear and responsible boundaries
- A high degree of personal stability and resilience to cope with significant stress on a sustained basis
- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge or ethical issues relating to health care
Other
Essential
- Access to own transport
- Ability to attend an urgent on-call referral, out of hours, within 60 minutes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Warwick Hospital
Warwick Hospital
Warwick
CV34 5BW
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
Warwick Hospital
Warwick Hospital
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 6 Eating Disorders Dietitian-Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-SS109-0926
Job summary
You will be joining a small and supportive team of Dietitians working at the STEPS Eating Disorder Service based on the Acer Unit at Blackberry Hill Hospital. The dietetic team consists of 4 Dietitians and a Dietetic Assistant, who work alongside the wider MDT including OTs, peer support workers, psychology staff as well as the wider nursing and medical team, providing specialist dietetic assessments and interventions, supporting patients in their recovery from Eating Disorders.
This post spans both the inpatient unit and community team, which gives opportunity to develop and expand knowledge and skills across all aspects of Eating Disorders treatment. We also have close links with our acute colleagues in neighbouring NHS Hospital Trusts. We have an established supervision and management structure, so you will be well supported to learn more on all aspects of eating disorder pathways within our established dietetic team.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve carrying a caseload, assessing and providing treatment goals for eating disorder patients. This includes 1:1 work and also facilitating groups. You working as part of the multi-disciplinary team in planning needs whilst service users are admitted to our 10-bedded inpatient unit and following up on discharge into the community. You will be supported by colleagues and a dietetic assistant.
We offer placements to dietetic students and there will be an opportunity to participate in our well-established CPD programme. Regular training and development is actively encouraged to provide a forward thinking and high quality service.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
342-SS109-0926
Job locations
Acer Unit, Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 2EW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the accompanying documents for key local information and job specification for this role. You are welcome to speak to a member of the team for more information- see below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the accompanying documents for key local information and job specification for this role. You are welcome to speak to a member of the team for more information- see below.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Experience and/ or interest working with Eating Disorders
Desirable
- Work experience in the relevant area (mental health), or relevant transferable skills.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
- Demonstrable IT, numeracy and literacy skills
- Experience of running and delivering groups
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Experience and/ or interest working with Eating Disorders
Desirable
- Work experience in the relevant area (mental health), or relevant transferable skills.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
- Demonstrable IT, numeracy and literacy skills
- Experience of running and delivering groups
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
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Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
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Acer Unit, Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 2EW
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Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 2EW
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Band 6 Specialist Practitioner - Devon & Cornwall
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-SS110-0926
Job summary
The Southwest Op Courage Veterans Mental Health Service operates across the entire Southwest and is one of six national NHS England commissioned Op Courage services, and is delivered by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
Op Courage provides a complete care pathway and is delivered by an experienced and committed Multi-Disciplinary Team.
The pathway starts with a comprehensive needs-led conversation and is followed by evidence-based interventions/treatment for a wide range of need and complexity, including complex mental health difficulties and psychological trauma.
The service is currently looking to recruit a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner to work across Devon and Cornwall so the postholder will need to live within this area and be mobile; however, on occasions, it will be necessary to work outside this area in order to support service delivery and to attend team meetings.
The service is delivered via a hybrid working model which includes using clinical spaces, hot-desks and homeworking. Clinical appointments are delivered face to face or virtually, in line with patient choice and clinical/operational need, so some lone working will be required.
Please note this advert is for a specialist practitioner to work across Devon and Cornwall. The address on the advert in Weston Super Mare is our admin base and regular travel there is NOT required.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will need strong clinical skills in mental health assessment, safety assessment and safety planning and the ability to provide therapeutic interventions; deliver or advise on outstanding nursing care that reflects the values of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and AWP's commitment to trauma-informed practice.
This includes fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusion in every interaction. Your role will involve leading on holistic assessments, collaboratively developing Personal Wellbeing Plans, and evaluating outcomes with service users, their families, and the wider MDT.
You will act as a keyworker for patients, coordinating all aspects of care and communication for the person, their family members and carers and the services that are involved.
You will maintain regular contact with the person and their family members and carers and specify this in their Personal Wellbeing plan.
You will support the physical and mental health of those in your care, uphold their human rights, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment.
You will also provide guidance and supervision to junior colleagues and students, modelling compassionate leadership and reflective practice.
You will be expected to provide mentorship for student nurses, provide preceptorship and supervision for Band 5 nurses and supervise other junior staff as directed Accurate and sensitive documentation will be a key part of your role, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
342-SS110-0926
Job locations
Coast Resource Centre
Weston-Super-Mare
BS24 7FY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.
Highly developed and skilled in assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients e.g. clinical assessment of complex health needs and social needs, interpretation of vital signs and related physical health assessments
Deliver person-centric nursing care via face to face, online or telephone contact in line with the persons choice, risk and/or clinical need.
Facilitate access to services such as housing, employment, education, and substance misuse support, advocating for patients needs and preferences.
Provide education and support to families and carers to enhance understanding and involvement in the patients recovery journey.
Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving Personal Wellbeing Plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and system partners. Liaising and working positively with members of the multidisciplinary team and partner organisations.
Advocate for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.
Communicate complex and sensitive clinical information to patients, families, and carers in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner.
Ensure that all information regarding Personal Wellbeing plans, treatment options, and health conditions is accurate, timely, and presented in an accessible format.
Comply with and implement local and Trust policies and procedures regarding appropriate communication.
To deliver specific interventions in line with the treatment pathway, including complex service users. Deliver care that is evidence based, reflecting current best practice and research (including NICE guidelines), demonstrating clinical excellence and high standards of professional practice to other staff
Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and reassurance when supporting individuals through difficult or emotionally charged situations, adapting communication approaches to meet the individual needs of patients, including those with sensory impairments, cognitive challenges, language barriers, or disabilities.
Proactively support patients in engaging with mental health and related community services, promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion.Identify and address barriers to engagement, including stigma, accessibility, cultural factors, and individual anxieties or mistrust of services.
Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.
Highly developed and skilled in assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients e.g. clinical assessment of complex health needs and social needs, interpretation of vital signs and related physical health assessments
Deliver person-centric nursing care via face to face, online or telephone contact in line with the persons choice, risk and/or clinical need.
Facilitate access to services such as housing, employment, education, and substance misuse support, advocating for patients needs and preferences.
Provide education and support to families and carers to enhance understanding and involvement in the patients recovery journey.
Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving Personal Wellbeing Plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and system partners. Liaising and working positively with members of the multidisciplinary team and partner organisations.
Advocate for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.
Communicate complex and sensitive clinical information to patients, families, and carers in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner.
Ensure that all information regarding Personal Wellbeing plans, treatment options, and health conditions is accurate, timely, and presented in an accessible format.
Comply with and implement local and Trust policies and procedures regarding appropriate communication.
To deliver specific interventions in line with the treatment pathway, including complex service users. Deliver care that is evidence based, reflecting current best practice and research (including NICE guidelines), demonstrating clinical excellence and high standards of professional practice to other staff
Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and reassurance when supporting individuals through difficult or emotionally charged situations, adapting communication approaches to meet the individual needs of patients, including those with sensory impairments, cognitive challenges, language barriers, or disabilities.
Proactively support patients in engaging with mental health and related community services, promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion.Identify and address barriers to engagement, including stigma, accessibility, cultural factors, and individual anxieties or mistrust of services.
Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse with current registration and has successfully completed preceptorship
- Understanding of trauma informed approaches and current nursing practice
- Substantial experience at band 5 in mental health settings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Function as keyworker coordinating all aspects of care and communication for the person, their family members
- Demonstrate leadership skills - motivating others, using own initiative, change management
- Mobile with the facility to move easily across a geographically dispersed, and often rural, area with limited public transport.
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in nursing or related discipline
- Is a veteran, has lived experience of the veteran community or has experience of caring for veterans
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse with current registration and has successfully completed preceptorship
- Understanding of trauma informed approaches and current nursing practice
- Substantial experience at band 5 in mental health settings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Function as keyworker coordinating all aspects of care and communication for the person, their family members
- Demonstrate leadership skills - motivating others, using own initiative, change management
- Mobile with the facility to move easily across a geographically dispersed, and often rural, area with limited public transport.
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in nursing or related discipline
- Is a veteran, has lived experience of the veteran community or has experience of caring for veterans
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Coast Resource Centre
Weston-Super-Mare
BS24 7FY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Coast Resource Centre
Weston-Super-Mare
BS24 7FY
United Kingdom
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Community Response Team (CRT) Co-ordinator/Administrator
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 203-CS1164-B
Job summary
The Community Response Team is a team of skilled clinicians and clinical support workers working together to support patients being discharged from hospital following illness and preventing admissions into hospital for patients in their own home.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive, organised person to join this team on a part time basis to support the Community Response Team lead to help manage the service. The successful candidate will be involved in a number of tasks including diary/capacity/pathway management, recruitment, meetings, training and co-ordination therefore will need to have a range of IT system skills, be able to manage the complexity of the role, highly motivated, work on your own initiative and have excellent communication/organisation skills.
The successful candidate will be required to work between the Leamington base at Whitnash Lodge, RLSRH and the Stratford base at the Stratford Hospital.
This is a fantastic opportunity therefore if you feel you have the necessary skills and attributes to offer this new role and would like a challenge we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To provide operational and administrative support to the Professional Lead in a way that is responsive to their needs and contributes to the effectiveness of their roles.
The post-holder will work within the Community Response Team (CRT) responding to a variety of situations on a daily basis.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire 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.
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, 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
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
203-CS1164-B
Job locations
Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital and Stratford Hospital
Heathcote Lane, Arden Street
Leamington, Stratford Upon Avon
CV34 6SR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Lead Support
Responsible for the proactive, accurate management of the electronic diary, maximising time management by prioritising entries considering objectives and geographical implications.
Provide comprehensive, high quality administrative support for HR and incident investigations, including arranging meetings, taking minutes and typing of letters.
Work on own initiative to manage and prioritise administrative tasks to support effective and efficient running of the Community Response team.
Receive and make telephone calls on behalf of the Professional Clinical Lead, taking messages, dealing with enquiries appropriately and ensuring accurate and timely communication of messages including issues of a confidential and contentious nature.
Provide effective administrative support to the Professional Lead within a changing environment. Deal on a regular basis with confidential, sensitive and contentious information on staff and services.
Support lead with the implementation of new systems and processes.
Health Roster
Support lead with coverage of the CRT roster, organising bank/agency when needed.
Arrange return to work meetings, provide administrative support and ensure that all documentation is completed.
Monitor sickness triggers for staff members and escalate to the Professional Lead. Liaise with HR to arrange sickness meetings as necessary.
Draft sickness outcome letters and schedule sickness review meetings.
Monitor annual leave usage and communicate available annual leave slots to staff.
Escalate to Professional Lead if staff are not utilising their annual leave allocation effectively.
Monitor when staff appraisals are due and book appraisal meetings, liaising with mentors.
Monitor professional registration renewal and escalate any concerns to the Professional Lead prior to registration lapsing.
Monitor mandatory training compliance for the ward staff and book training in a timely manner.
Workload and Capacity
Provide comprehensive, high quality administrative support for HR and incident investigations, including arranging meetings, taking minutes and typing of letters.
Work on own initiative to manage and prioritise administrative tasks to support effective and efficient running of the Community Response team.
Receive and make telephone calls on behalf of the Professional Lead, taking messages, dealing with enquiries appropriately and ensuring accurate and timely communication of messages including issues of a confidential and contentious nature.
Provide effective administrative support to the Professional Lead within a changing environment. Deal on a regular basis with confidential, sensitive and contentious information on staff and services.
Support lead with the implementation of new systems and processes.
Staff Administration
Support recruitment of new staff, liaising with Employment Services and maintaining contact with successful candidates prior to commencement of employment of the team.
Ensure all induction and training is booked for new starters and coordinate with the Professional/Clinical Lead to allocate a mentor/preceptor.
Train staff on the departments policies and procedures.
Generate change forms and termination forms and submit to the Professional Lead for authorisation.
May be required to order stock or equipment, as required.
Communication
Act as Communication Champion for the team, linking in with the Communications Department to ensure that Trust messages are disseminated to staff.
Attend Trust meetings with the Professional Lead and draft feedback forward staff.
Compile the CRT newsletter, including information relating to incidents, safety notices and screensaver messages.
Arrange CRT meetings with external agencies and other professionals as required, taking minutes and following up actions.
Ensure CRT noticeboards are kept up to date with current information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Lead Support
Responsible for the proactive, accurate management of the electronic diary, maximising time management by prioritising entries considering objectives and geographical implications.
Provide comprehensive, high quality administrative support for HR and incident investigations, including arranging meetings, taking minutes and typing of letters.
Work on own initiative to manage and prioritise administrative tasks to support effective and efficient running of the Community Response team.
Receive and make telephone calls on behalf of the Professional Clinical Lead, taking messages, dealing with enquiries appropriately and ensuring accurate and timely communication of messages including issues of a confidential and contentious nature.
Provide effective administrative support to the Professional Lead within a changing environment. Deal on a regular basis with confidential, sensitive and contentious information on staff and services.
Support lead with the implementation of new systems and processes.
Health Roster
Support lead with coverage of the CRT roster, organising bank/agency when needed.
Arrange return to work meetings, provide administrative support and ensure that all documentation is completed.
Monitor sickness triggers for staff members and escalate to the Professional Lead. Liaise with HR to arrange sickness meetings as necessary.
Draft sickness outcome letters and schedule sickness review meetings.
Monitor annual leave usage and communicate available annual leave slots to staff.
Escalate to Professional Lead if staff are not utilising their annual leave allocation effectively.
Monitor when staff appraisals are due and book appraisal meetings, liaising with mentors.
Monitor professional registration renewal and escalate any concerns to the Professional Lead prior to registration lapsing.
Monitor mandatory training compliance for the ward staff and book training in a timely manner.
Workload and Capacity
Provide comprehensive, high quality administrative support for HR and incident investigations, including arranging meetings, taking minutes and typing of letters.
Work on own initiative to manage and prioritise administrative tasks to support effective and efficient running of the Community Response team.
Receive and make telephone calls on behalf of the Professional Lead, taking messages, dealing with enquiries appropriately and ensuring accurate and timely communication of messages including issues of a confidential and contentious nature.
Provide effective administrative support to the Professional Lead within a changing environment. Deal on a regular basis with confidential, sensitive and contentious information on staff and services.
Support lead with the implementation of new systems and processes.
Staff Administration
Support recruitment of new staff, liaising with Employment Services and maintaining contact with successful candidates prior to commencement of employment of the team.
Ensure all induction and training is booked for new starters and coordinate with the Professional/Clinical Lead to allocate a mentor/preceptor.
Train staff on the departments policies and procedures.
Generate change forms and termination forms and submit to the Professional Lead for authorisation.
May be required to order stock or equipment, as required.
Communication
Act as Communication Champion for the team, linking in with the Communications Department to ensure that Trust messages are disseminated to staff.
Attend Trust meetings with the Professional Lead and draft feedback forward staff.
Compile the CRT newsletter, including information relating to incidents, safety notices and screensaver messages.
Arrange CRT meetings with external agencies and other professionals as required, taking minutes and following up actions.
Ensure CRT noticeboards are kept up to date with current information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III in Business Administration or equivalent
- Good standard of general education (4 GCSEs or equivalent), including Maths and English language
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma in administrative practice or business management
Experience
Essential
- Significant previous experience of working in a clerical/administration post
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent IT skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, and other databases
- Sound personal management skills - prioritising, planning, organisational, time management and problem solving
- Excellent customer service skills
- Understand issues related to and be able to maintain confidentiality
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, although can work independently
- Ability to deal with unpredictable workload and frequent interruptions
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to operate a bring forward system and follow up action points from meetings
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work in other areas when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III in Business Administration or equivalent
- Good standard of general education (4 GCSEs or equivalent), including Maths and English language
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma in administrative practice or business management
Experience
Essential
- Significant previous experience of working in a clerical/administration post
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent IT skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, and other databases
- Sound personal management skills - prioritising, planning, organisational, time management and problem solving
- Excellent customer service skills
- Understand issues related to and be able to maintain confidentiality
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, although can work independently
- Ability to deal with unpredictable workload and frequent interruptions
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to operate a bring forward system and follow up action points from meetings
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work in other areas when required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital and Stratford Hospital
Heathcote Lane, Arden Street
Leamington, Stratford Upon Avon
CV34 6SR
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
Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital and Stratford Hospital
Heathcote Lane, Arden Street
Leamington, Stratford Upon Avon
CV34 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 6 Intensive Practitioner-HMP Eastwood Park
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-SS111-0926
Job summary
Are you an experienced registered mental health or social care professional looking for a rewarding role where you can help shape a developing service?
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Specialist Practitioner to join the Incentivised Substance Free Living Team, part of the integrated Wellbeing Service at HMP Eastwood Park. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive mental health assessments and deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused interventions for people with complex mental health, wellbeing and substance misuse needs. [key local...nformation | Word], [AWP Job De...c Template | Word]
You will manage risk, develop and review care and crisis plans, coordinate care, facilitate individual or group interventions and work closely with prison, probation, healthcare, voluntary and community partners. You will also provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to colleagues and learners. [key local...nformation | Word], [AWP Job De...c Template | Word]
Applicants must hold a relevant health or social care qualification, such as RMN, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, with current NMC or HCPC registration. You will need substantial post-registration experience in adult mental health services, strong assessment and risk-management skills and knowledge of relevant legislation.
Main duties of the job
This role is focused on providing appropriate, effective interventions and treatments to people with a range of mental health needs, and their carers (including friends and relatives) and their supporters in the community, enabling and assisting them to meet daily health, social care and well being needs, in line with personal recovery goals, and facilitating engagement with mainstream services.
The post holder will work autonomously to undertake emergency assessment in a wide range of locations, planning and delivering defined, intensive, specialist interventions in line with the CPA framework to people with severe and enduring mental health needs, who maybe distressed and in crisis.
Where appropriate the postholder will work alongside other services to plan, deliver and review effective "wrap around" intensive interventions to manage risk and prevent hospital admission for those with the most complex needs.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
342-SS111-0926
Job locations
HMP Eastwood Park
Falfield
GL12 8DB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for developing delivering and reviewing comprehensive and complex treatment programmes using appropriate frameworks in line with evidence based practice, including strategies to manage risk for service users with complex needs and carers, bringing in other resources as required.
3.To act as care coordinator for service users as appropriate, also providing defined interventions to individuals on other workers caseloads.
4.To plan, deliver and evaluate defined, specialist therapeutic interventions as indicated in the assessment process ,in line with personal recovery plans, including to service users who maybe on other caseloads. This might include: a. Individual or group therapeutic intervention b. Psychological treatments such as CBT, DBT approaches , family interventions c. Psychosocial interventions d. Motivational and coping enhancement strategies. e. Medication management f. Interventions under the Mental Health Act,
5. To deliver a range of defined activities/interventions to improve the carers ability to support the service user and to enable them in their relationship with the service user.
6. To develop and maintain good partnership working with other services throughout all treatment episodes, including regular liaison within Primary Health Care Team, inpatient and intensive services, day services, voluntary sector and with nominated carers/advocates.
7. In collaboration with service users and carers, to be responsible for facilitating the development of comprehensive crisis plans, rapid access plans, advance statements etc, involving other agencies such as primary care etc where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for developing delivering and reviewing comprehensive and complex treatment programmes using appropriate frameworks in line with evidence based practice, including strategies to manage risk for service users with complex needs and carers, bringing in other resources as required.
3.To act as care coordinator for service users as appropriate, also providing defined interventions to individuals on other workers caseloads.
4.To plan, deliver and evaluate defined, specialist therapeutic interventions as indicated in the assessment process ,in line with personal recovery plans, including to service users who maybe on other caseloads. This might include: a. Individual or group therapeutic intervention b. Psychological treatments such as CBT, DBT approaches , family interventions c. Psychosocial interventions d. Motivational and coping enhancement strategies. e. Medication management f. Interventions under the Mental Health Act,
5. To deliver a range of defined activities/interventions to improve the carers ability to support the service user and to enable them in their relationship with the service user.
6. To develop and maintain good partnership working with other services throughout all treatment episodes, including regular liaison within Primary Health Care Team, inpatient and intensive services, day services, voluntary sector and with nominated carers/advocates.
7. In collaboration with service users and carers, to be responsible for facilitating the development of comprehensive crisis plans, rapid access plans, advance statements etc, involving other agencies such as primary care etc where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, eg RMN, OT, Social Worker.
- Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC and commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Relevant post-registration qualifications, such as Thorn, CBT, AMHP, Brief Interventions etc.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates substantial post-registration experience gained working in a range of frontline adult mental health services, undertaking assessment and delivering interventions.
- Demonstrates substantial experience of, and relevant professional practice qualification in mentoring/assessing students and learners.
- Demonstrates substantial experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies.
Desirable
- Experience gained in a wide variety of setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a developed understanding of the recovery principles, and the role of secondary mental health services in the delivery of care.
- Able to articulate a detailed understanding of the relevant legal frameworks/legislation including CPA process, Mental Health Act , Mental Capacity Act, and Safeguarding.
Skills
Essential
- Is able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions CBT, Psychosocial interventions, Family Interventions, DBT approaches.
- Highly developed written communication skills, with experience of compiling and sorting notes and reports, establishing statistical data and analysing information
- Highly developed verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with people at all levels even when a more assertive approach is needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, eg RMN, OT, Social Worker.
- Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC and commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Relevant post-registration qualifications, such as Thorn, CBT, AMHP, Brief Interventions etc.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates substantial post-registration experience gained working in a range of frontline adult mental health services, undertaking assessment and delivering interventions.
- Demonstrates substantial experience of, and relevant professional practice qualification in mentoring/assessing students and learners.
- Demonstrates substantial experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies.
Desirable
- Experience gained in a wide variety of setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a developed understanding of the recovery principles, and the role of secondary mental health services in the delivery of care.
- Able to articulate a detailed understanding of the relevant legal frameworks/legislation including CPA process, Mental Health Act , Mental Capacity Act, and Safeguarding.
Skills
Essential
- Is able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions CBT, Psychosocial interventions, Family Interventions, DBT approaches.
- Highly developed written communication skills, with experience of compiling and sorting notes and reports, establishing statistical data and analysing information
- Highly developed verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with people at all levels even when a more assertive approach is needed.
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
HMP Eastwood Park
Falfield
GL12 8DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
HMP Eastwood Park
Falfield
GL12 8DB
United Kingdom
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Team Chaplain
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 203-C583
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced chaplain of any faith tradition to join our team and to work with us in providing spiritual, pastoral and religious care to patients, relatives and staff. This post will be based in our acute team and will work across our three hospitals (Warwick, Stratford and Leamington Rehabilitation Hospital).
You will join a well-established, creative and committed team in a Trust which is very supportive of the chaplaincy service. The wider team includes over 40 very well trained, active chaplaincy volunteers and part of the role will be to provide training and supervision for them. There is some change ahead, with a new Lead Chaplain to be appointed within the next six months.
You will be expected to participate in our emergency out of hours on call provision, which also includes call-outs to the Myton Hospices at Coventry and Warwick. We anticipate this to require being on call one night a week and one weekend a month.
For an informal conversation or more information, please contact Rev Ricarda Witcombe, Lead Chaplain: ricarda.witcombe@swft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The Team Chaplain is to work with the whole Chaplaincy team in the delivery of holistic, pastoral, spiritual and religious care to all patients, their relatives and staff.
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
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
203-C583
Job locations
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, Training and Expertise
Contribute to the development of spiritual healthcare in a multi-faith setting, being sensitive to and aware of the varying pastoral, spiritual and religious needs of diverse ethnic groups, and to assist staff on responding to their needs.
Assist and advise external partners, e.g. representatives of faith communities, in the pastoral care of their people while in hospital, and to receive information from them, always observing the rules of confidentiality by which every NHS employee is bound
Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct (2024) of the Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers (formerly UKBHC
Communication Skills and Working Relationships
Be an informed, visible, and active presence in the Trust, visiting wards or departments frequently; ensuring that the pastoral, spiritual and religious needs of patients, staff and relatives are met.
Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, relatives and staff at all times.
Use advanced communication skills and inter-personal skills to give and receive complex information often in sensitive or intense situations, e.g. following receipt of bad news or where there may be barriers to understanding or acceptance
Work with the early pregnancy, maternity and neonatal teams to offer support to parents and families experiencing baby loss at any stage of gestation, or the care of extremely ill babies.
Actively offer a ministry of encouragement to staff and offer time and space for supportive listening and counsel when sought
Help patients, relatives and staff articulate their pastoral, spiritual or religious needs and identify resources to address them
Ensure that the prayer rooms, Chapel and Oasis are properly maintained and accessible to all.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Contribute to education programs within the Trust to enhance understanding of spiritual, cultural, and religious needs of patients and staff
Provide support to members of multi-disciplinary teams engaged in pastoral and spiritual assessment or referral, to help this become a standard part of patient care
Planning and Organisational Skills
Plan and organise own workload
Ensure that suitable religious services, rites, and ceremonies are made available to all who require them, without discrimination and in consultation with ward staff and the patients religious community as appropriate.
Plan, organise and conduct adult contract funerals, baby funerals (at any stage of gestation) thanksgiving, memorial, and other services as required
Freedom to Act
Initiate and take responsibility for own work pattern within the parameters of national standards and Trust polices
Attend appropriate meetings related to work, both inside and outside the Trust
Be a part of the Chaplaincy response within the Trusts major incident plans and response.
Management Responsibility
Supervise trainee chaplains and chaplaincy volunteers as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, Training and Expertise
Contribute to the development of spiritual healthcare in a multi-faith setting, being sensitive to and aware of the varying pastoral, spiritual and religious needs of diverse ethnic groups, and to assist staff on responding to their needs.
Assist and advise external partners, e.g. representatives of faith communities, in the pastoral care of their people while in hospital, and to receive information from them, always observing the rules of confidentiality by which every NHS employee is bound
Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct (2024) of the Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers (formerly UKBHC
Communication Skills and Working Relationships
Be an informed, visible, and active presence in the Trust, visiting wards or departments frequently; ensuring that the pastoral, spiritual and religious needs of patients, staff and relatives are met.
Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, relatives and staff at all times.
Use advanced communication skills and inter-personal skills to give and receive complex information often in sensitive or intense situations, e.g. following receipt of bad news or where there may be barriers to understanding or acceptance
Work with the early pregnancy, maternity and neonatal teams to offer support to parents and families experiencing baby loss at any stage of gestation, or the care of extremely ill babies.
Actively offer a ministry of encouragement to staff and offer time and space for supportive listening and counsel when sought
Help patients, relatives and staff articulate their pastoral, spiritual or religious needs and identify resources to address them
Ensure that the prayer rooms, Chapel and Oasis are properly maintained and accessible to all.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Contribute to education programs within the Trust to enhance understanding of spiritual, cultural, and religious needs of patients and staff
Provide support to members of multi-disciplinary teams engaged in pastoral and spiritual assessment or referral, to help this become a standard part of patient care
Planning and Organisational Skills
Plan and organise own workload
Ensure that suitable religious services, rites, and ceremonies are made available to all who require them, without discrimination and in consultation with ward staff and the patients religious community as appropriate.
Plan, organise and conduct adult contract funerals, baby funerals (at any stage of gestation) thanksgiving, memorial, and other services as required
Freedom to Act
Initiate and take responsibility for own work pattern within the parameters of national standards and Trust polices
Attend appropriate meetings related to work, both inside and outside the Trust
Be a part of the Chaplaincy response within the Trusts major incident plans and response.
Management Responsibility
Supervise trainee chaplains and chaplaincy volunteers as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent work or life experience) with demonstrable learning in a relevant field such as counselling, pastoral care, psychology, psychotherapy, religious studies or theology.
- Endorsement to practice as a healthcare chaplain by a recognized/established sponsoring faith community or belief group.
- Evidence of annual continued professional development relevant to healthcare chaplaincy to UKBHC standards
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification (or equivalent life or work experience or working towards) with demonstrable outcomes of learning relevant to healthcare chaplaincy
- Registration, or ability to be registered with the UKBHC
- Qualification (or working towards) in pastoral supervision (such as those recommended by APSE), coaching, management or leadership
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years full time experience, or equivalent, of working as a designated healthcare chaplain
Desirable
- Experience of supervising volunteers
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of tenets of own faith/belief tradition
- Knowledge of and engagement with faith/belief traditions beyond own
- Evidence of proactive practice of CPD
- Knowledge of current research in healthcare chaplaincy
- Evidence of offering spiritual care beyond own faith/belief boundaries with evidence of commitment to an inclusive approach to chaplaincy
- Evidence of reflecting critically on the practice and experience of providing pastoral care, and on finding/searching for meaning through exploration of spiritual issues encountered in sickness, mental health, dying, death and bereavement
- Evidence of the ability to manage time prioritizing workload including a commitment to continuity of service provision
Desirable
- Engagement with safeguarding, information governance, audit, service evaluation or research
- Training in research, audit and service evaluation
- Ability to deliver training at a variety of levels
- Ability to adapt ritual (which can come from a variety of sources) in an appropriate style to context in clinical environments
- Cultural competence and religious literacy in diverse religious, spiritual and pastoral traditions
- Ability to lead reflective practice
- Act as an informed theological/philosophical and ethical resource in complex pastoral and clinical situations
- Evidence of self-care to enhance resilience or manage stress - e.g. meditation, prayer, exercise, journalling, reflective supervision
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of working collaboratively, contributing to team and sustaining positive working relationships with colleagues
- Evidence of establishing and sustaining relationships in pastorally complex and challenging environments, demonstrating empathy and compassion while taking personal responsibility and initiative
- Evidence of fluent and effective communication in speech and writing
- Evidence of practising professionally within recognised boundaries in [pastorally diverse settings (as set out in the Code of Conduct)
- Ability to create and lead ritual or other spiritual process in a way that is sensitive to the pastoral context and faith/belief traditions of those present
- Possession of a professional chaplaincy identity rooted in ones one religious/spiritual/pastoral heritage that integrates professional values and behaviours, skills and specialist knowledge
- Emotional availability, cultural humility, and a positive use of power and authority, within clear and responsible boundaries
- A high degree of personal stability and resilience to cope with significant stress on a sustained basis
- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge or ethical issues relating to health care
- Commitment to work within UKBHC Code of Conduct
Other
Essential
- Access to own transport
- Ability to attend an urgent on-call referral, out of hours, within 60 minutes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent work or life experience) with demonstrable learning in a relevant field such as counselling, pastoral care, psychology, psychotherapy, religious studies or theology.
- Endorsement to practice as a healthcare chaplain by a recognized/established sponsoring faith community or belief group.
- Evidence of annual continued professional development relevant to healthcare chaplaincy to UKBHC standards
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification (or equivalent life or work experience or working towards) with demonstrable outcomes of learning relevant to healthcare chaplaincy
- Registration, or ability to be registered with the UKBHC
- Qualification (or working towards) in pastoral supervision (such as those recommended by APSE), coaching, management or leadership
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years full time experience, or equivalent, of working as a designated healthcare chaplain
Desirable
- Experience of supervising volunteers
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of tenets of own faith/belief tradition
- Knowledge of and engagement with faith/belief traditions beyond own
- Evidence of proactive practice of CPD
- Knowledge of current research in healthcare chaplaincy
- Evidence of offering spiritual care beyond own faith/belief boundaries with evidence of commitment to an inclusive approach to chaplaincy
- Evidence of reflecting critically on the practice and experience of providing pastoral care, and on finding/searching for meaning through exploration of spiritual issues encountered in sickness, mental health, dying, death and bereavement
- Evidence of the ability to manage time prioritizing workload including a commitment to continuity of service provision
Desirable
- Engagement with safeguarding, information governance, audit, service evaluation or research
- Training in research, audit and service evaluation
- Ability to deliver training at a variety of levels
- Ability to adapt ritual (which can come from a variety of sources) in an appropriate style to context in clinical environments
- Cultural competence and religious literacy in diverse religious, spiritual and pastoral traditions
- Ability to lead reflective practice
- Act as an informed theological/philosophical and ethical resource in complex pastoral and clinical situations
- Evidence of self-care to enhance resilience or manage stress - e.g. meditation, prayer, exercise, journalling, reflective supervision
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of working collaboratively, contributing to team and sustaining positive working relationships with colleagues
- Evidence of establishing and sustaining relationships in pastorally complex and challenging environments, demonstrating empathy and compassion while taking personal responsibility and initiative
- Evidence of fluent and effective communication in speech and writing
- Evidence of practising professionally within recognised boundaries in [pastorally diverse settings (as set out in the Code of Conduct)
- Ability to create and lead ritual or other spiritual process in a way that is sensitive to the pastoral context and faith/belief traditions of those present
- Possession of a professional chaplaincy identity rooted in ones one religious/spiritual/pastoral heritage that integrates professional values and behaviours, skills and specialist knowledge
- Emotional availability, cultural humility, and a positive use of power and authority, within clear and responsible boundaries
- A high degree of personal stability and resilience to cope with significant stress on a sustained basis
- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge or ethical issues relating to health care
- Commitment to work within UKBHC Code of Conduct
Other
Essential
- Access to own transport
- Ability to attend an urgent on-call referral, out of hours, within 60 minutes
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
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
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
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 4 Assistant Psychologist - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-SEC046-0926
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join AWP Secure Services on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover.
The successful candidate will support psychological assessment, intervention, service evaluation and research activities within our secure inpatient services. There will be opportunities to contribute across both men's and women's pathways and to work alongside a range of multidisciplinary teams within low and medium secure care.
The post holder will join a large and supportive Psychological Therapies Service comprising Clinical, Forensic and Counselling Psychologists, Arts Psychotherapists, Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Psychologists. The role offers excellent opportunities to develop skills in working with complex mental health, offending behaviour, trauma, personality difficulties, learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions within a secure setting.
Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support qualified psychologists in delivering high-quality psychological care within secure inpatient services.
Key duties will include assisting with psychological assessments, supporting therapeutic interventions, preparing clinical materials, conducting audits and service evaluation projects, and contributing to research activities. The post holder will also assist with the collection and analysis of outcome data and provide administrative support to psychological work where required.
Working under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of psychologically informed care and support multidisciplinary colleagues in promoting recovery-focused practice across the service.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
342-SEC046-0926
Job locations
Blackberry Hill Hospital
Bristol
BS16 1EG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Psychologist will work under the direct supervision of a qualified Clinical or Forensic Psychologist and will support the delivery of psychological services across AWP Secure Services.
ClinicalTo support the Clinical/Counselling psychologists within the base service.Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups. Where required, to offer high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes.To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff.To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within teams.To work at level of autonomy appropriate to a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist. Goals to be agreed and reviewed in clinical/management supervision.To maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times when working with distressed people.To maintain clinical records, databases and other professional records as appropriate.
Teaching and trainingTo undertake such training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise.To assist with the delivery of teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with qualified staff.
Research and auditWhere required, to assist with the audit and evaluation of the service in collaboration with qualified clinical and counselling psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.To compile and return statistics and activity levels as required.Where required, to undertake literature searches and reviews.
ProfessionalTo understand and practice in line with the BPS (2009) Code of Ethics and Conduct and the DCP (2008) Professional Practice Guidelines on the roleTo participate in team business and professional meetings as appropriate.To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Department, Service and Trust.To seek regular support and clinical supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist.To participate in individual, group and peer supervision.To participate in meetings with members of nursing staff and MDTs as appropriate.To maintain accurate and appropriate records of work.
Clinical governanceTo participate in service governance processes to ensure a safe and effective service. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.
GeneralTo assist in the production of resources and materials used by the serviceTo assist with the general running of the Team/Service e.g. minuting department meetings.
Responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with psychological assessments and formulation-based work.
- Supporting the delivery and evaluation of individual and group interventions.
- Undertaking clinically related administrative tasks.
- Collecting, analysing and presenting service evaluation and outcome data.
- Undertaking literature searches and supporting research activities.
- Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations and clinical resources.
- Supporting psychologically informed practice within multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
The role offers valuable experience within a specialist forensic mental health setting, working alongside experienced psychologists and multidisciplinary colleagues across both men's and women's secure care services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Psychologist will work under the direct supervision of a qualified Clinical or Forensic Psychologist and will support the delivery of psychological services across AWP Secure Services.
ClinicalTo support the Clinical/Counselling psychologists within the base service.Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups. Where required, to offer high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes.To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff.To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within teams.To work at level of autonomy appropriate to a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist. Goals to be agreed and reviewed in clinical/management supervision.To maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times when working with distressed people.To maintain clinical records, databases and other professional records as appropriate.
Teaching and trainingTo undertake such training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise.To assist with the delivery of teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with qualified staff.
Research and auditWhere required, to assist with the audit and evaluation of the service in collaboration with qualified clinical and counselling psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.To compile and return statistics and activity levels as required.Where required, to undertake literature searches and reviews.
ProfessionalTo understand and practice in line with the BPS (2009) Code of Ethics and Conduct and the DCP (2008) Professional Practice Guidelines on the roleTo participate in team business and professional meetings as appropriate.To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Department, Service and Trust.To seek regular support and clinical supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist.To participate in individual, group and peer supervision.To participate in meetings with members of nursing staff and MDTs as appropriate.To maintain accurate and appropriate records of work.
Clinical governanceTo participate in service governance processes to ensure a safe and effective service. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure best practice is shared. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.
GeneralTo assist in the production of resources and materials used by the serviceTo assist with the general running of the Team/Service e.g. minuting department meetings.
Responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with psychological assessments and formulation-based work.
- Supporting the delivery and evaluation of individual and group interventions.
- Undertaking clinically related administrative tasks.
- Collecting, analysing and presenting service evaluation and outcome data.
- Undertaking literature searches and supporting research activities.
- Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations and clinical resources.
- Supporting psychologically informed practice within multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
The role offers valuable experience within a specialist forensic mental health setting, working alongside experienced psychologists and multidisciplinary colleagues across both men's and women's secure care services.
Person Specification
Essential Qualfications and Experience
Essential
- Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above). Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Introductory training in a psychological therapy
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of person-facing work, either paid or voluntary.
- Understanding of common mental health problems
- Knowledge of safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or care role.
- Experience of working with a range of client groups.
- Experience of using statistical packages.
- Audit or research experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal presentation skills
- Self-awareness and emotional resilience
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
- Word processing and other IT skills
- Ability to use supervision well
Desirable
- Group work skills
Person Specification
Essential Qualfications and Experience
Essential
- Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above). Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Introductory training in a psychological therapy
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of person-facing work, either paid or voluntary.
- Understanding of common mental health problems
- Knowledge of safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or care role.
- Experience of working with a range of client groups.
- Experience of using statistical packages.
- Audit or research experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal presentation skills
- Self-awareness and emotional resilience
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
- Word processing and other IT skills
- Ability to use supervision well
Desirable
- Group work skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Blackberry Hill Hospital
Bristol
BS16 1EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Blackberry Hill Hospital
Bristol
BS16 1EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 8a Highly Specialist Pharmacist Prescriber – CAMHS
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-CS043-0926
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and innovative pharmacist, with a strong background in mental health and/or children's services, to deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) across AWP. The post holder will be a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary CAMHS team, providing expert pharmaceutical advice and support to clinicians, young people and their carers.
The role includes responsibility for delivering specialist medicines optimisation, supporting safe and effective psychotropic prescribing, and leading on medicines-related quality improvement initiatives within CAMHS. The post holder will provide independent prescribing clinics (or be willing to work towards this) and hold their own caseload of young people, undertaking medication reviews, treatment initiation and ongoing monitoring as appropriate. The scope of practice and service base will be agreed in line with service requirements and the experience of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will have experience in mental health pharmacy or paediatrics and have a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people. They will be keen to further develop their advanced clinical, leadership and service development skills.
Please note: Base will be confirmed on appointment. The post includes participation in the pharmacy on-call rota and some weekend and bank holiday working (currently 1 week in 20).
Main duties of the job
Lead the development, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of pharmacy services within CAMHS, identifying opportunities to improve patient outcomes, medicines safety and service transformation in line with local and national priorities.
Provide specialist pharmaceutical expertise to multidisciplinary CAMHS teams, including literature searches and the provision of verbal and written advice on the safe and effective use of medicines in children and young people (CYP).
Clinically assess CYP referred for medicines optimisation support, undertake comprehensive medication reviews, and identify required clinical management, including initiating, adjusting or discontinuing medication within an agreed scope of practice and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Work as an independent non-medical prescriber (or be willing to work towards this), delivering pharmacist-led clinics and managing an independent caseload of CYP receiving psychotropic medication. Support safe prescribing, treatment optimisation, adherence, physical health monitoring and shared decision-making with CYP and carers, in line with Trust policies and evidence-based guidance.
Provide specialist CAMHS and psychopharmacology advice across primary, secondary and tertiary care settings, and lead or contribute to medicines optimisation, medicines safety, audit, quality improvement and service development projects to support high-quality, evidence-based care.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all-round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
342-CS043-0926
Job locations
Callington Road Hospital
Marmalade Lane
Bristol
BS4 5BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will be based within the CAMHS Division, providing specialist pharmacy support to services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Base will be confirmed on appointment. Some hybrid remote working may be possible post-induction.
Travel to other AWP locations and primary care sites will be required for meetings and training.
Please see job description for full details of key result areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will be based within the CAMHS Division, providing specialist pharmacy support to services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Base will be confirmed on appointment. Some hybrid remote working may be possible post-induction.
Travel to other AWP locations and primary care sites will be required for meetings and training.
Please see job description for full details of key result areas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent
- Current GPhC registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate qualification in clinical or mental health pharmacy (diploma or MSc) or willing to undertake this qualification
- Registered Independent Non-medical Prescriber, or willing to complete this qualification within a year of entering post
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Full (Credentialed) Membership of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists, or willingness to work towards this
- Membership of the British Association of Psychopharmacology
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a secondary care pharmacy department post qualification with associated development of excellent clinical pharmacy skills
- Significant experience of working in specialist mental health or paediatric inpatient and/or community settings
- Understanding of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act support safe and legal treatment
Desirable
- Experience in compiling reports
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of multi professional team working and an ability to promote the role of the non-medical prescribing pharmacist within it
- Experience and training in carrying out clinical audit
- Experience of educating and training of others
- Highly specialist and up-to-date knowledge of the pharmacological treatment options for different mental health conditions including their adverse effects
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills for communicating with team members, service users and carers, and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to access, review and process complex clinical information from appropriate sources
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Adherence to the professional standards of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff
- Empathy towards service users, carers and other staff
- Self-motivated and self-directing
- Ability to appraise own performance to identify own development/training needs
- Assertive, polite and robust in debate
- Flexible attitude to service provision and an enthusiasm for service development
- Car driver with valid UK license or otherwise independently mobile with the facility to move quickly across the Trust with possible limited access to public transport
Desirable
- Competent with standard information technology and associated tools
- Knowledge of specific Trust systems such as Safeguard, IAPTUS and Ascribe
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent
- Current GPhC registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate qualification in clinical or mental health pharmacy (diploma or MSc) or willing to undertake this qualification
- Registered Independent Non-medical Prescriber, or willing to complete this qualification within a year of entering post
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Full (Credentialed) Membership of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists, or willingness to work towards this
- Membership of the British Association of Psychopharmacology
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a secondary care pharmacy department post qualification with associated development of excellent clinical pharmacy skills
- Significant experience of working in specialist mental health or paediatric inpatient and/or community settings
- Understanding of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act support safe and legal treatment
Desirable
- Experience in compiling reports
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of multi professional team working and an ability to promote the role of the non-medical prescribing pharmacist within it
- Experience and training in carrying out clinical audit
- Experience of educating and training of others
- Highly specialist and up-to-date knowledge of the pharmacological treatment options for different mental health conditions including their adverse effects
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills for communicating with team members, service users and carers, and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to access, review and process complex clinical information from appropriate sources
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Adherence to the professional standards of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff
- Empathy towards service users, carers and other staff
- Self-motivated and self-directing
- Ability to appraise own performance to identify own development/training needs
- Assertive, polite and robust in debate
- Flexible attitude to service provision and an enthusiasm for service development
- Car driver with valid UK license or otherwise independently mobile with the facility to move quickly across the Trust with possible limited access to public transport
Desirable
- Competent with standard information technology and associated tools
- Knowledge of specific Trust systems such as Safeguard, IAPTUS and Ascribe
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Callington Road Hospital
Marmalade Lane
Bristol
BS4 5BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Callington Road Hospital
Marmalade Lane
Bristol
BS4 5BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 6 Specialist Practitioner and Group Facilitator - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-BR134-0926
Job summary
Sequoia is a specialist NHS-commissioned service, co-delivered by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) and Rethink Mental Illness, supporting adults with mild-moderate complex emotional needs (CEN) and personality difficulties across the BNSSG area. Rooted in lived experience and recovery principles, the service provides evidence-based group interventions including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed groups, Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT)-informed groups, psychoeducation courses, and peer support programmes.
As a Specialist Practitioner and Group Facilitator, you will initially be co-delivering DBT informed skills groups. With the purpose of enabling service users to manage emotional intensity, build resilience, and achieve recovery goals. You will work collaboratively with NHS teams, voluntary & community partners, and service users to promote wellness, safety, and inclusion.
This role is offered at full time hours - Mon to Fri. Most service-user facing work runs 9:00am-5:00pm, though some evening sessions are required, so flexibility to work one evening weekly is essential.
This is a hybrid role with most staff being based from home with an expectation to travel for planned meetings and some group delivery, based in community settings within the BNSSG locality. Recognising the emotional impact of this work, we provide robust supervision (individual and team-based), ongoing CPD opportunities & regular chances to connect socially with colleagues.
Main duties of the job
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Facilitate DBT informed groups, adapting content to meet service user needs.
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Support delivery of psychoeducation and peer support courses.
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Assess and triage referrals, determine service suitability, and plan reviews and next steps with service users.
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Support safe discharge back to GP care following programme completion.
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Contribute to crisis planning, safeguarding, and protective interventions.
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Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and supervision within the team for our Rethink colleagues.
- Work as part of the duty team dealing with ad hoc situations that arise.
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Maintain accurate records and meet reporting requirements.
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Participate in service development, supervision, and training.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
342-BR134-0926
Job locations
Callington Road Hospital
Marmalade Lane
Bristol
BS4 5BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is focused on providing effective, evidence-based interventions to people with complex emotional needs and personality difficulties, enabling them to meet daily health, social care, and wellbeing needs in line with recovery goals.
Key responsibilities include:
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Conducting support conversationscovering mental state, risk, physical health, social care needs, safeguarding, and capacity under the Mental Capacity Act.
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Reviewing treatment programmes, incorporating psychological therapies (DBTi, MBTi), psychosocial interventions (Peer Support and Psych Education), considering people's motivation to change.
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Delivering interventions to improve carers ability to support service users.
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Building hope-inspiring relationships with service users, focusing on strengths and aspirations to create meaningful recovery plans.
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Leading and supporting colleagues in clinical practice, mentoring students, and contributing to professional development.
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Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, and health and safety policies.
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Promoting Sequoias ethos of community, resilience, and inclusion, inspired by the Sequoia trees symbolism of strength and growth.
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Supporting service development through co-production, service user participation, and feedback mechanisms
This post is open to newly qualified social workers. In line with trust policy, all newly qualified social workers will be recruited initially at Band 5 level, regardless of advertised role banding. All NQSWs are expected to successfully complete their ASYE within 2 years of employment, unless there are exceptional circumstances in which case it may be agreed to extend this for a further 2 years.
On successful completion of the ASYE, for which you will be given full support of an experienced Social Worker as well as Divisional Social Work Lead, and peer support from other ASYE candidates, you will then be eligible to progress to a Band 6 position.
If you have been appointed to an advertised Band 6 role this will be an automatic progression, following confirmation of your successful completion. If you have been appointed to a Band 5 you will then be eligible to apply for a subsequent Band 6 vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is focused on providing effective, evidence-based interventions to people with complex emotional needs and personality difficulties, enabling them to meet daily health, social care, and wellbeing needs in line with recovery goals.
Key responsibilities include:
-
Conducting support conversationscovering mental state, risk, physical health, social care needs, safeguarding, and capacity under the Mental Capacity Act.
-
Reviewing treatment programmes, incorporating psychological therapies (DBTi, MBTi), psychosocial interventions (Peer Support and Psych Education), considering people's motivation to change.
-
Delivering interventions to improve carers ability to support service users.
-
Building hope-inspiring relationships with service users, focusing on strengths and aspirations to create meaningful recovery plans.
-
Leading and supporting colleagues in clinical practice, mentoring students, and contributing to professional development.
-
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, and health and safety policies.
-
Promoting Sequoias ethos of community, resilience, and inclusion, inspired by the Sequoia trees symbolism of strength and growth.
-
Supporting service development through co-production, service user participation, and feedback mechanisms
This post is open to newly qualified social workers. In line with trust policy, all newly qualified social workers will be recruited initially at Band 5 level, regardless of advertised role banding. All NQSWs are expected to successfully complete their ASYE within 2 years of employment, unless there are exceptional circumstances in which case it may be agreed to extend this for a further 2 years.
On successful completion of the ASYE, for which you will be given full support of an experienced Social Worker as well as Divisional Social Work Lead, and peer support from other ASYE candidates, you will then be eligible to progress to a Band 6 position.
If you have been appointed to an advertised Band 6 role this will be an automatic progression, following confirmation of your successful completion. If you have been appointed to a Band 5 you will then be eligible to apply for a subsequent Band 6 vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
Essential
- Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, eg RMN, OT, Social Worker
- Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC and commitment to CPD.
Desirable
- Relevant post-registration qualifications, such as; DBT, MBT, Brief Interventions etc
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates substantial post-registration experience gained working in a range of front-line adult mental health services, undertaking assessment and delivering interventions.
- Is able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions, DBT, MBT SCM, CBT, Psychosocial interventions, Family Interventions.
- Experience of delivering group work in a mental health setting
- Demonstrates substantial experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies
Desirable
- Experience from a wide range of settings.
- Experience of co-production and service user participation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with people at all levels even when a more assertive approach is needed.
- Highly developed active listening skills, which allow for reframing and testing of understanding.
- Highly developed written communication skills, with experience of compiling and sorting notes and reports, establishing statistical data and analysing information.
- Substantially developed IT skills including competent use of Microsoft Office, and the use of electronic record keeping systems.
- Experience of delivering mental health interventions online, both 1-1 and groups
- Demonstrates a willingness to embrace new technology and processes.
- Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
Essential
- Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, eg RMN, OT, Social Worker
- Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC and commitment to CPD.
Desirable
- Relevant post-registration qualifications, such as; DBT, MBT, Brief Interventions etc
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates substantial post-registration experience gained working in a range of front-line adult mental health services, undertaking assessment and delivering interventions.
- Is able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions, DBT, MBT SCM, CBT, Psychosocial interventions, Family Interventions.
- Experience of delivering group work in a mental health setting
- Demonstrates substantial experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies
Desirable
- Experience from a wide range of settings.
- Experience of co-production and service user participation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with people at all levels even when a more assertive approach is needed.
- Highly developed active listening skills, which allow for reframing and testing of understanding.
- Highly developed written communication skills, with experience of compiling and sorting notes and reports, establishing statistical data and analysing information.
- Substantially developed IT skills including competent use of Microsoft Office, and the use of electronic record keeping systems.
- Experience of delivering mental health interventions online, both 1-1 and groups
- Demonstrates a willingness to embrace new technology and processes.
- Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Callington Road Hospital
Marmalade Lane
Bristol
BS4 5BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Callington Road Hospital
Marmalade Lane
Bristol
BS4 5BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 3 Clinical Services Administrator - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-BR135-0926
Job summary
Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.
You would be the initial point of contact for stakeholders access to the service. Stakeholders include other professionals, service users, family, and carers.
You will be required to ensure accurate records are added appropriately to the systems we use, including electronic patient records.
You will be based within an busy community team in an open office setting within a multidisciplinary team.
You will be a part of the wider administrative team across the locality/work stream.
You would be able to manage your workload with an ability to prioritise work and adapt to the constant changes in workload and capacity.
Main duties of the job
You will be an effective communicator with a wide range of administrative skills.
You will be part of the team managing routine, and non-routine tasks which will include telephone call handling; typing patient related correspondence; arranging of meetings with a wider range of stakeholders and ensuring that minutes are taken accurately; inputting of data accurately onto various systems, including Microsoft office tools, and electronic patient records.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
342-BR135-0926
Job locations
Petherton Resource Centre
Hengrove
Bristol
BS14 9BP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the organisation and external, including: Medical Staff Multidisciplinary Teams (Community or Inpatient) Services Users and Carers Health and Social Care teams Third sector/voluntary agencies Community groups and local authority provision Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice etc.
Utilise written and verbal communication skills to connect with a wide range of people, including outside agencies, requiring tact and persuasive skills where there may be barriers to understanding or agreement.
Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers relating to appointments and meetings etc.
Work within a multi-disciplinary environment ensuring that communication with appropriate team members is effective.
To receive and open mail (paper and electronic as necessary) and distribute/despatch accordingly ensuring appropriate action is taken with high priority items.
To manage both telephone and face to face contacts with distressed service users in a supportive and empathic manner.
Exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries, analyse and resolve non-clinical patient problems including resolving conflicting diary appointments or schedules, clinics, meetings, tribunals etc.
Escalating issues to the Clinical Services Lead Administrator as appropriate.
Type patient reports/correspondence/e-mails as required, deal with telephone/face to face enquiries from patients.
Input accurate and up to date patient data onto the RIO and Connecting Care system.
The post holder will order stationery and other necessary items for the team via the procurement system.
Supporting the induction of new staff members as required.
Produce confidential correspondence and reports on a frequent basis.
Maintain efficient and effective electronic filing system/, Internet, Intranet, patient records to access and extract information as needed.
Take and distribute formal minutes as necessary.
Clerical duties including photocopying and scanning.
Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work. May be asked to contribute to audit and research projects within the service to inform service.
Provide cover for colleagues when and where necessary.
Prioritise workload with particular consideration to issues arising and responding to shifting priorities appropriately.
Assist patients during incidental contact, to provide non-clinical advice or information to patients/relatives or carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the organisation and external, including: Medical Staff Multidisciplinary Teams (Community or Inpatient) Services Users and Carers Health and Social Care teams Third sector/voluntary agencies Community groups and local authority provision Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice etc.
Utilise written and verbal communication skills to connect with a wide range of people, including outside agencies, requiring tact and persuasive skills where there may be barriers to understanding or agreement.
Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers relating to appointments and meetings etc.
Work within a multi-disciplinary environment ensuring that communication with appropriate team members is effective.
To receive and open mail (paper and electronic as necessary) and distribute/despatch accordingly ensuring appropriate action is taken with high priority items.
To manage both telephone and face to face contacts with distressed service users in a supportive and empathic manner.
Exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries, analyse and resolve non-clinical patient problems including resolving conflicting diary appointments or schedules, clinics, meetings, tribunals etc.
Escalating issues to the Clinical Services Lead Administrator as appropriate.
Type patient reports/correspondence/e-mails as required, deal with telephone/face to face enquiries from patients.
Input accurate and up to date patient data onto the RIO and Connecting Care system.
The post holder will order stationery and other necessary items for the team via the procurement system.
Supporting the induction of new staff members as required.
Produce confidential correspondence and reports on a frequent basis.
Maintain efficient and effective electronic filing system/, Internet, Intranet, patient records to access and extract information as needed.
Take and distribute formal minutes as necessary.
Clerical duties including photocopying and scanning.
Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work. May be asked to contribute to audit and research projects within the service to inform service.
Provide cover for colleagues when and where necessary.
Prioritise workload with particular consideration to issues arising and responding to shifting priorities appropriately.
Assist patients during incidental contact, to provide non-clinical advice or information to patients/relatives or carers.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- NVQ 3 qualification or relevant experience in administrative systems and office procedures
Desirable
- Administration experience in a health/social care setting
Skills
Essential
- Good IT Skills - competent in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work without direct supervision; Plan and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Diary management
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working well in a team
- Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems
Desirable
- Ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- NVQ 3 qualification or relevant experience in administrative systems and office procedures
Desirable
- Administration experience in a health/social care setting
Skills
Essential
- Good IT Skills - competent in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work without direct supervision; Plan and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Diary management
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working well in a team
- Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems
Desirable
- Ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Petherton Resource Centre
Hengrove
Bristol
BS14 9BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Petherton Resource Centre
Hengrove
Bristol
BS14 9BP
United Kingdom
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Band 7 High Intensity Therapist - Devizes/Salisbury
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-WTS131-0926
Job summary
The Wiltshire Talking Therapies Service is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and qualified High Intensity Therapists to join our dynamic and expanding service to help manage the increasing demand for Step 3 CBT.
We currently operate a hybrid working arrangement, where you will be based in Devizes or Salisbury, combined with opportunities for remote working from home.
You will enjoy the benefits of working in AWP, an NHS Trust that is committed to developing highly skilled workforce and actively encourages professional development opportunities. You will be encouraged and supported to participate in additional training and development activities.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a qualified specialist psychological therapy service for anxiety and depression to clients from the NHS Talking Therapies service. This involves providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, using the therapy model specified by the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression Manual.
You will also provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team.
You will need to hold the NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Postgraduate Diploma and be accredited with the BABCP.
You will be joining the service at an exciting time with expansion across all areas which will open up excellent development opportunities.
You will receive regular supervision and an extensive programme of CPD opportunities to ensure your continued learning and development.
We are a friendly and supportive team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing. We offer the opportunity for staff to get involved in specialist areas of interest as a "champion". Current topics covered include support for younger people, equality, diversity & inclusion, service user involvement, wellbeing, veterans and several others.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
342-WTS131-0926
Job locations
Green Lane Hospital or Fountain Way Hospital
Devizes or Salisbury
SN10 5DS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
Clinical:
- To provide specialist psychological therapy assessments and treatments with clients referred to the NHS Talking Therapies service.
Professional:
- To provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team.
Communications and Relationships:
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care.
Teaching, training, and supervision:
- To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a qualified NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity Therapist and other professional colleagues.
- To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision, as appropriate.
- To provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team, including Trainee High Intensity Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Assistant Psychologists. Where appropriate, to provide this to trainee NHS Talking Therapies workers and other clinical staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
Clinical:
- To provide specialist psychological therapy assessments and treatments with clients referred to the NHS Talking Therapies service.
Professional:
- To provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team.
Communications and Relationships:
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care.
Teaching, training, and supervision:
- To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a qualified NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity Therapist and other professional colleagues.
- To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision, as appropriate.
- To provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team, including Trainee High Intensity Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Assistant Psychologists. Where appropriate, to provide this to trainee NHS Talking Therapies workers and other clinical staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised/accredited post graduate level training in a psychological therapy
Qualifications
Essential
- Full accreditation with BABCP or eligibility for BPS/CPC and eligibility for BABCP accreditation.
Desirable
- CBT supervisors qualification or eligible to train as a CBT supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients within an NHS Talking Therapies service
- Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems
Skills
Essential
- Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised/accredited post graduate level training in a psychological therapy
Qualifications
Essential
- Full accreditation with BABCP or eligibility for BPS/CPC and eligibility for BABCP accreditation.
Desirable
- CBT supervisors qualification or eligible to train as a CBT supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients within an NHS Talking Therapies service
- Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems
Skills
Essential
- Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Green Lane Hospital or Fountain Way Hospital
Devizes or Salisbury
SN10 5DS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Green Lane Hospital or Fountain Way Hospital
Devizes or Salisbury
SN10 5DS
United Kingdom
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Band 7/8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Weston-super-Mare
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-NS044-0926
Job summary
If you are an enthusiastic clinical psychologist who is passionate about clinical work, high quality mental health services and supporting people who are struggling with their mental health in an inpatient setting, we would love to hear from you.
Working as the psychologist providing input to Juniper Ward (our adult acute unit) you will work as part of the ward team and provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy, group programmes, as well as consultation training and support to ward staff. You will also be responsible for supervising the ward Assistant Psychologist.
The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams will be essential to developing your role. You will need to be well organised with the ability to prioritise your work according to clinical need and liaise effectively with team colleagues and other professionals.
The post is available as either an 8a post or as a Band 7/8a developmental post, dependent on experience. You will be supported in your role by the Head of Psychological therapies and the Divisional Inpatient Lead Psychologist.
North Somerset PTS services work across all community, acute and inpatient services within North Somerset. The service is staffed by a multidisciplinary team comprising of clinical psychologists, arts psychotherapists, family therapists, CBT therapists and psychotherapists. We are a friendly and supportive team, who are highly valued within local services.
Main duties of the job
- To provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy and group programmes service users and their families on Juniper Ward.
- To provide highly specialist advice and consultation on clients' formulation and psychological management to other non-psychologist colleagues.
- To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by the multidisciplinary team on Juniper ward.
- To clinically supervise/line manage trainee clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists, Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs) and less experienced psychology staff, and other professionals.
- To contribute to audit, research, policy and service development
- To develop and deliver training in psychological therapies for multidisciplinary staff.
Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £64,750 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
342-NS044-0926
Job locations
Juniper Ward, Long Fox Unit, Weston General Hospital
Grange Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and deliver a high quality and largely autonomous and systematic clinical psychology service service users on Juniper Ward in line with best practice and National guidelines.
- To undertake highly specialist assessments, including neuropsychological assessment, risk assessment and assessment for suitability for specialist psychological therapies with clients and their carers (as appropriate to the role).
- To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
- To be responsible for providing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
- To provide at least one specialist evidence based psychological intervention as dictated by the needs of the service.
- To provide highly specialist consultation to members of the multidisciplinary team and beyond regarding formulation and psychological management of service users on Juniper Ward.
- To be involved in the development and delivery of training to multidisciplinary staff on Juniper and other wards in North Somerset.
- To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by teams.
- To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Service.
- To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.
- To enter data as requested by the Trust in a timely manner.
MANAGEMENT
- Delegated caseload supervision.
- Represent the service at specialist meetings as requested.
- The co-ordination of small scale projects as requested.
PROFESSIONAL
- To fully adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the HCP. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995).
- To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area, Clinical Psychology policies and procedures.
- To participate in local psychological therapy and psychology meetings and trust wide meetings as appropriate.
- To maintain and develop high standards of clinical psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with other clinical psychologists.
- To participate in an annual performance appraisal.
- To participate in clinical supervision.
SERVICE GOVERNANCE
- To participate in service governance processes in the profession and in the LDU to maintain a safe, effective service which responds to Service User feedback.
- To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.
- To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared.
- To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.
- To provide supervision for clinical psychology trainees from regional training courses and Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs) and elsewhere as appropriate.
- To provide training, supervision and consultation in psychological approaches to other staff in multidisciplinary teams. This is to include joint assessment, formulation of psychological problems and planning of interventions to be implemented by other team members with service users.
- To contribute to the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care across service settings through providing teaching, training, consultation and supervision.
- To provide training and supervision to assistant psychologists.
- To participate in peer supervision arrangements for psychologists in the area.
- To collaborate with colleagues to develop and offer training courses, workshops and supervision groups to develop psychological skills for staff in the area.
- To contribute to the teaching of students and trainees in psychology, medicine, nursing and other health care disciplines.
- To agree a plan of personal development with the line manager and professional lead for the service.
- Provide inclusive, compassionate and effective leadership for your team by setting clear vision and direction.
- Encourage your team to feel able to raise concerns openly and safely.
- Promote equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment, ensuring that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour nationality ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
- Support prompt recruitment by identifying vacancies to the AWP Recruitment Team as soon as they arise, and participate in the selection and effective induction and onboarding of new joiners to the team.
- Ensure that all team members have a very positive introduction to the team and a well-supported first year.
- Take responsibility for encouraging people to stay with AWP, ensuring that you are aware whenever a member of your team is considering leaving, seeking to understand their reasons and encouraging them to stay.
- Ensure that key messages are cascaded in your team and that your team are encouraged to put forward suggestions.
- Show appreciation to your team when they do good work and support them when they are struggling.
- Consider the individual needs of team members for a healthy work-life balance and think about how their needs can be supported by providing flexible ways of working.
- Support all team members to keep their mandatory and statutory training up-to-date and identify the learning and development needs of all team members of the team ensuring that everyone has an up-to-date personal development plan (PDP).
- Ensure that every team member as at least an hour of supervision (one-to-one meeting) each month, this may include both managerial and clinical supervision.
- Ensure all team members receive a constructive assessment of their performance each year and set SMART objectives for the coming year.
- Seek support from the HR Team to tackle any worries regarding matters of discipline, including both conduct and capability concerns, supporting a just and restorative culture. Take prompt action regarding serious concerns and ensure clear plans are in place for problems which are less serious in nature but prove difficult to resolve.
- Act as a positive role model at all times, encouraging people to feel equal members of the team whilst working within clear frameworks and policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and deliver a high quality and largely autonomous and systematic clinical psychology service service users on Juniper Ward in line with best practice and National guidelines.
- To undertake highly specialist assessments, including neuropsychological assessment, risk assessment and assessment for suitability for specialist psychological therapies with clients and their carers (as appropriate to the role).
- To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
- To be responsible for providing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
- To provide at least one specialist evidence based psychological intervention as dictated by the needs of the service.
- To provide highly specialist consultation to members of the multidisciplinary team and beyond regarding formulation and psychological management of service users on Juniper Ward.
- To be involved in the development and delivery of training to multidisciplinary staff on Juniper and other wards in North Somerset.
- To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by teams.
- To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Service.
- To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.
- To enter data as requested by the Trust in a timely manner.
MANAGEMENT
- Delegated caseload supervision.
- Represent the service at specialist meetings as requested.
- The co-ordination of small scale projects as requested.
PROFESSIONAL
- To fully adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the HCP. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995).
- To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area, Clinical Psychology policies and procedures.
- To participate in local psychological therapy and psychology meetings and trust wide meetings as appropriate.
- To maintain and develop high standards of clinical psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with other clinical psychologists.
- To participate in an annual performance appraisal.
- To participate in clinical supervision.
SERVICE GOVERNANCE
- To participate in service governance processes in the profession and in the LDU to maintain a safe, effective service which responds to Service User feedback.
- To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.
- To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared.
- To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.
- To provide supervision for clinical psychology trainees from regional training courses and Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs) and elsewhere as appropriate.
- To provide training, supervision and consultation in psychological approaches to other staff in multidisciplinary teams. This is to include joint assessment, formulation of psychological problems and planning of interventions to be implemented by other team members with service users.
- To contribute to the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care across service settings through providing teaching, training, consultation and supervision.
- To provide training and supervision to assistant psychologists.
- To participate in peer supervision arrangements for psychologists in the area.
- To collaborate with colleagues to develop and offer training courses, workshops and supervision groups to develop psychological skills for staff in the area.
- To contribute to the teaching of students and trainees in psychology, medicine, nursing and other health care disciplines.
- To agree a plan of personal development with the line manager and professional lead for the service.
- Provide inclusive, compassionate and effective leadership for your team by setting clear vision and direction.
- Encourage your team to feel able to raise concerns openly and safely.
- Promote equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment, ensuring that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour nationality ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
- Support prompt recruitment by identifying vacancies to the AWP Recruitment Team as soon as they arise, and participate in the selection and effective induction and onboarding of new joiners to the team.
- Ensure that all team members have a very positive introduction to the team and a well-supported first year.
- Take responsibility for encouraging people to stay with AWP, ensuring that you are aware whenever a member of your team is considering leaving, seeking to understand their reasons and encouraging them to stay.
- Ensure that key messages are cascaded in your team and that your team are encouraged to put forward suggestions.
- Show appreciation to your team when they do good work and support them when they are struggling.
- Consider the individual needs of team members for a healthy work-life balance and think about how their needs can be supported by providing flexible ways of working.
- Support all team members to keep their mandatory and statutory training up-to-date and identify the learning and development needs of all team members of the team ensuring that everyone has an up-to-date personal development plan (PDP).
- Ensure that every team member as at least an hour of supervision (one-to-one meeting) each month, this may include both managerial and clinical supervision.
- Ensure all team members receive a constructive assessment of their performance each year and set SMART objectives for the coming year.
- Seek support from the HR Team to tackle any worries regarding matters of discipline, including both conduct and capability concerns, supporting a just and restorative culture. Take prompt action regarding serious concerns and ensure clear plans are in place for problems which are less serious in nature but prove difficult to resolve.
- Act as a positive role model at all times, encouraging people to feel equal members of the team whilst working within clear frameworks and policies.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent.
- Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status.
- HCPC Registered.
- Post qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention.
Desirable
- Supervision Training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group ie inpatient.
- Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Experience of Risk Assessment and Management
- Clinical supervision/consultation with other professionals.
- Psychological assessment skills and knowledge.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism. Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organizationally.
- Training others in MH services topics.
Desirable
- Relevant R&D or clinical audit work post qualification.
- Clinical supervision of Psychological therapy trainees
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent.
- Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status.
- HCPC Registered.
- Post qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention.
Desirable
- Supervision Training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group ie inpatient.
- Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Experience of Risk Assessment and Management
- Clinical supervision/consultation with other professionals.
- Psychological assessment skills and knowledge.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism. Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organizationally.
- Training others in MH services topics.
Desirable
- Relevant R&D or clinical audit work post qualification.
- Clinical supervision of Psychological therapy trainees
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Juniper Ward, Long Fox Unit, Weston General Hospital
Grange Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Juniper Ward, Long Fox Unit, Weston General Hospital
Grange Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Bristol
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-SS105-0926
Job summary
Specialist Occupational Therapist - Eating Disorders
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the STEPS Eating Disorders Inpatient Unit at Blackberry Hill. STEPS EDU is a welcoming, compassionate 10-bedded specialist unit working closely with community eating disorder services across the South West Provider Collaborative.
As the Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, develop and deliver person-centred interventions, and contribute to the wider therapeutic programme. Your role will include supporting meal planning, shopping and cooking skills, meaningful activity engagement, vocational support, equipment assessments for the ward and home and discharge planning.
The service is entering an exciting period of transformation, offering opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
You should have significant post-qualification experience and be confident and working as an autonomous practitioner. You need to have a strong interest in working with people experiencing eating disorders and be keen to continue your professional development within this specialist field of work.
The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, management and clinical supervision, and access to professional networks to support continued development within this specialist field.
Main duties of the job
- Evidence-based occupational therapy interventions for individuals.
- Liaison with carers and other agencies, including social workers and accommodation providers.
- Home assessments for leave and discharge, sensory awareness, and sensory interventions for patients on the unit.
- Facilitating and co-facilitating groups with the MDT.
- Skills training for staff.
- Assessing patients for equipment.
- Addressing the physical health needs of patients.
- Working with the MDT to determine the best pathway for patients on the unit.
- Supporting patients on leave to achieve goals, including managing eating outside of hospital and engaging in activities.
Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
342-SS105-0926
Job locations
STEPs EDU, Acer Unit, Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 2EW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage a complex/specialist OT caseload from assessment to discharge from therapy. Service users may have multiple needs, including a combination of physical and mental health conditions or learning disabilities. Service users may demonstrate challenging behaviours or have difficult family situations of relevance.
- Ensure the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of service users are maintained at all times, and that care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice by all staff for whom the postholder has designated responsibility.
- Undertake complex occupational therapy assessments and develop complex therapy programmes.
- Assess and manage risk effectively in clinical and community settings, including the service users own home.
- Work with service users and carers to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall multidisciplinary team plan.
- Develop and implement specialist interventions for individuals or groups, in collaboration with the service user(s) and MDT, to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Use technical and creative skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities and encourage service users/carers in a compassionate manner to support them in achieving their identified goals.
- Monitor and evaluate occupational therapy treatment to measure progress and modify treatment plans to ensure the effectiveness of clinical interventions.
- Provide reports and make recommendations on service user progress at clinical meetings, and participate in the clinical decision-making process regarding service user care programmes as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide specialist clinical advice to other healthcare professionals, including those in the acute hospital sector with limited mental health or learning disability experience.
- Provide professional advice, as requested and where appropriate, in relation to subject access requests.
Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage a complex/specialist OT caseload from assessment to discharge from therapy. Service users may have multiple needs, including a combination of physical and mental health conditions or learning disabilities. Service users may demonstrate challenging behaviours or have difficult family situations of relevance.
- Ensure the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of service users are maintained at all times, and that care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice by all staff for whom the postholder has designated responsibility.
- Undertake complex occupational therapy assessments and develop complex therapy programmes.
- Assess and manage risk effectively in clinical and community settings, including the service users own home.
- Work with service users and carers to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall multidisciplinary team plan.
- Develop and implement specialist interventions for individuals or groups, in collaboration with the service user(s) and MDT, to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Use technical and creative skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities and encourage service users/carers in a compassionate manner to support them in achieving their identified goals.
- Monitor and evaluate occupational therapy treatment to measure progress and modify treatment plans to ensure the effectiveness of clinical interventions.
- Provide reports and make recommendations on service user progress at clinical meetings, and participate in the clinical decision-making process regarding service user care programmes as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide specialist clinical advice to other healthcare professionals, including those in the acute hospital sector with limited mental health or learning disability experience.
- Provide professional advice, as requested and where appropriate, in relation to subject access requests.
Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Successful completion of preceptorship year as a graduate occupational therapist
- Significant experience of delivering Occupational Therapy
- Experience of supervising students on placement
- Experience of participation in quality improvement activities
- Legal aspects of moving and handling
- Significant knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
- Self aware and committed to professional and personal development
Desirable
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management
- Care Programme Approach
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Successful completion of preceptorship year as a graduate occupational therapist
- Significant experience of delivering Occupational Therapy
- Experience of supervising students on placement
- Experience of participation in quality improvement activities
- Legal aspects of moving and handling
- Significant knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
- Self aware and committed to professional and personal development
Desirable
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management
- Care Programme Approach
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
STEPs EDU, Acer Unit, Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 2EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
STEPs EDU, Acer Unit, Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 2EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 7 Clinical Psychologist/CBT Therapist
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-SS106-0926
Job summary
The South West Gambling Service would like to recruit Clinical Psychologists or Cognitive Behaviour Therapists. We provide treatment to people experiencing gambling harms as well as their families and significant others, working in a trauma informed manner. These exciting new roles can be based in any location across the South West of England as we are a remote working team.
The roles involve assessment, formulation and treatment, providing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Family Interventions, both individually and in groups. The role involves working as part of the MDT, participating in relevant meetings and processes, and supporting our wider network of partner organisations.
As Gambling services are new to the NHS we will provide support and training to help you in your role. The team have regular in-person meetings and there is a strong focus on staff wellbeing. The role will involve working at least one evening per week according to service needs and there will be opportunities to get involved in research and service development.
If you are interested in being part of an expanding area of clinical practice then we would welcome your application. We have funding for 1 WTE, so there is scope for the role to be part-time or full-time.
For more information or an informal discussion please contact Dr Chris Gillmore (chris.gillmore@nhs.net, 07803 441255) or Tracy Edwards (tracy.edwards3@nhs.net, 01225 258250).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide, evidence-based psychological therapy to people who experience gambling harms in line with the NICE guidelines. The service covers the South West of England and the majority of our work is completed online (although face to face appointments may be required depending on service needs).
Job Summary (to be read alongside the key local information):
- Assess and treat people experiencing gambling harms and co-occurring needs, and maintain associated records on the electronic patient record system.
- Provide high-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions; these will include at least Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing for people with a broad range of needs.
- Provide consultation, liaison, and, where appropriate, clinical supervision to other professionals, including less experienced therapists, Assistant Psychologists, and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
- Undertake clinical audit and service evaluation activities to support the development of services relevant to client needs.
- Develop best-practice knowledge in working with people who gamble and promote expertise in this area, including supporting research projects where appropriate, with the guidance of the Clinical Lead.
Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
342-SS106-0926
Job locations
Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 2EW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments as required, taking into account issues of safety and suitability for psychological therapy, to formulate, implement, and evaluate treatment or support programmes for patients.
Provide a psychological therapy service for individuals and groups as appropriate (e.g. CBT groups).
Be part of the MDT to contribute psychological therapy knowledge, discuss care pathways, identify risk and safeguarding concerns, and engage in joint working as appropriate.
Educate and involve family members and others in treatment and support, as appropriate.
Adhere to an agreed job plan relating to the number of patient contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out per week, in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
Ensure timely and accurate recording of all data required by the Trust, and maintain accurate records on the electronic patient record system.
Ensure that patient confidentiality is protected at all times.
Monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Provide a specialist consultancy service to multidisciplinary teams and other agencies providing care for people with gambling harms.
Participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the service.
Provide supervision to colleagues as required by the service.
Attend and where appropriate chair multidisciplinary/professional meetings relating to referrals or patients in treatment.
Carry out clinical audits of service performance, including service user surveys and evaluations, and help collate and disseminate the results for feedback.
Attend Team Days and engage in CPD activities to support the development and maintenance of skills and knowledge.
Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments as required, taking into account issues of safety and suitability for psychological therapy, to formulate, implement, and evaluate treatment or support programmes for patients.
Provide a psychological therapy service for individuals and groups as appropriate (e.g. CBT groups).
Be part of the MDT to contribute psychological therapy knowledge, discuss care pathways, identify risk and safeguarding concerns, and engage in joint working as appropriate.
Educate and involve family members and others in treatment and support, as appropriate.
Adhere to an agreed job plan relating to the number of patient contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out per week, in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
Ensure timely and accurate recording of all data required by the Trust, and maintain accurate records on the electronic patient record system.
Ensure that patient confidentiality is protected at all times.
Monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Provide a specialist consultancy service to multidisciplinary teams and other agencies providing care for people with gambling harms.
Participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the service.
Provide supervision to colleagues as required by the service.
Attend and where appropriate chair multidisciplinary/professional meetings relating to referrals or patients in treatment.
Carry out clinical audits of service performance, including service user surveys and evaluations, and help collate and disseminate the results for feedback.
Attend Team Days and engage in CPD activities to support the development and maintenance of skills and knowledge.
Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, or postgraduate qualification in CBT
- HCPC registration or BABCP accreditation
Desirable
- Training in Motivational Interviewing
- Training in working with addictions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working as a psychological therapist in NHS services
- Experience of providing evidence-based assessments, formulation and therapeutic interventions in addiction or mental health services (individual and group)
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Experience of safety assessment, safety planning and safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience working with people with gambling harms or other addictions
- Research and quality improvement experience
- Experience in teaching and training.
- Experience of working remotely and delivering therapy online
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, or postgraduate qualification in CBT
- HCPC registration or BABCP accreditation
Desirable
- Training in Motivational Interviewing
- Training in working with addictions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working as a psychological therapist in NHS services
- Experience of providing evidence-based assessments, formulation and therapeutic interventions in addiction or mental health services (individual and group)
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Experience of safety assessment, safety planning and safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience working with people with gambling harms or other addictions
- Research and quality improvement experience
- Experience in teaching and training.
- Experience of working remotely and delivering therapy online
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 2EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road
Bristol
BS16 2EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 7 Substance Use Team Leader - Weston-super-Mare
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 342-SS107-0926
Job summary
Southwest Op Courage Integrated Veterans Mental Health Service covers Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Dorset; our operational base is in Weston-Super-Mare. The service is one of six national NHS England commissioned Op Courage services and is delivered by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust in partnership with five other sub-contracted services.
Op Courage provides a complete pathway, delivered by a Multi-Disciplinary Team and starting with a comprehensive needs-led conversation in line with Your Team, Your Care and Your Plan; it is followed by evidence-based interventions/treatment for a wide range of need and complexity, from the early signs of mental health problems through to complex mental health difficulties and psychological trauma.
The postholder will need to live within the Southwest and will be assigned to cover an agreed area. For those living within the AWP footprint (i.e. Bristol, Wiltshire etc.), they will be assigned to their nearest AWP base. For staff who live outside the AWP footprint i.e. in Devon or Cornwall, and do not have a local AWP base, travel expenses will start after 10 miles travel each way.
The postholder will also be expected to attend face-to-face team meetings and Trust training which will be within the Op Courage footprint but may be outside their usual working area.
Main duties of the job
- Develop and lead a defined drug, alcohol, and gambling harm service for veterans across the Southwest. This will include liaising with key local providers, including statutory and voluntary organisations, to establish and maintain veteran specific pathways.
- Develop specific outcome measures, monitor and lead on Drug and Alcohol Key Performance Indicators.
- Lead on ensuring that veterans can access accredited/statutory substance misuse and addiction services and to support the veteran to access trauma focused interventions delivered by Op Courage.
- Ensure that veterans with a dual diagnosis of mental health and substance misuse have shared care arrangements in place to ensure both their mental health needs together with drug and alcohol addictions are addressed, to reduce harm and support their recovery.
- Have a small, allocated caseload of service users and will ensure that for all veterans on caseload with substance use and/or gambling harm, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment and care is evidence-based, coordinated, and meets assessed needs.
- Offer specific substance misuse training to the wider teamAttend occasional external weekend events to support promotion of the service i.e. at Armed Forces days.
About us
We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We aim to provideHigh Quality, Compassionate Careeverywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.
Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
342-SS107-0926
Job locations
Coast Resource Centre
Diamond Batch Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS24 7FY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To contribute to the achievement of corporate and Strategic Business Unit objectives by leading effective operational management of the Community Team under your responsibility.
2. To take management responsibility for the operational delivery of services across your nominated responsibility and to ensure safe and effective services for our service users.
3. To contribute to the development of a service strategy of the patient group including identification of development needs of service improvement and service use development.
4. To contribute to the Annual Business Plan for the service youre responsible for in order to deliver the LDU strategy and the Trusts overall Business Plan.
5. To develop and enhance the Integrated Governance requirements relating to your service and establish clear and effective mechanisms to ensure ownership of governance at all levels throughout the area of operational management and including within your local delivery unit.
6. To work alongside your manager and contribute to help developments in strategic thinking, National Drivers and Trust Policy.
7. To liaise at a local level with Service Users, Carers, Staff and Partners in both statutory and non-statutory fields, ensuring that there is shared understanding of service provision and commitments.
8. To be responsible for the delivery of Health and Safety responsibilities as required by statute, regulation, legal obligation and Trust policies within the defined area youre responsible for.
9. To ensure full compliance of all staff within the area of operational management, with key mechanisms to support the clinical delivery of safe and affective services, Health and Social Care data entry, incident reporting, serious untoward incident review and complaints.
10. To implement and monitor effective processes for the line management of staff including: agreeing and maintaining appropriate staffing levels, caseload management, controlling use of overtime, bank and agency and ensuring processes are undertaken for recruitment, induction, objective setting, appraisal, supervision, rostering, vacancy management, absence management, investigations and grievances.
11. To ensure staff compliance with processes to protect Service Users, Careers, Communities and Vulnerable Adults.
12. To ensure compliance with legal and statutory duties related to Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
13. To manage the allocated budget for the area of operational responsibility within Trust standing financial instructions, delivering key financial planning actions at key stages of the Trusts annual business planning cycle and delivering financial sustainability through achievement of financial balance.
14. To manage the performance of individuals and teams required to ensure the clear delivery of team and LDU objectives.
15. To implement strategies for the operational team you are responsible for, workforce planning and staff development.
16. To contribute to, and take specific leadership responsibility for service redesign promoting the development of practice in line with national policies and evidence base.
17. To ensure involvement of the area of operational management in service planning, delivery, choice, and governance including the maintenance of links with key groups/networks such as Third Sector Partners, Commissioners, Stake Holders and Service User Representatives.
18. To ensure that services are planned and delivered with sensitivity to the diversity of the communities it serves.
19. To take a lead role in managing identified projects within the LDU.
20. To undertake investigations of serious untoward incidents, complaints, disciplinary and grievances across the LDU when required.
21. To maintain effective communication with Staff, Unions, Service Users and Careers.
22. To ensure that meaningful staff involvement takes place within the area managed so that commitment and ownership are maximised and staff have the opportunity, where possible, to influence service provision.
23. To contribute to the maintenance of the Trust estate from which your operational team is based and engage with processes for procurement and contract monitoring of hotel services, facilities management, maintenance, transport, waste management, equipping and environmental planning.
24. To contribute to the development of information packs, contingency plans, in and out of hours responses to unplanned events such as pandemic flu, winter challenges, estate disaster.
Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To contribute to the achievement of corporate and Strategic Business Unit objectives by leading effective operational management of the Community Team under your responsibility.
2. To take management responsibility for the operational delivery of services across your nominated responsibility and to ensure safe and effective services for our service users.
3. To contribute to the development of a service strategy of the patient group including identification of development needs of service improvement and service use development.
4. To contribute to the Annual Business Plan for the service youre responsible for in order to deliver the LDU strategy and the Trusts overall Business Plan.
5. To develop and enhance the Integrated Governance requirements relating to your service and establish clear and effective mechanisms to ensure ownership of governance at all levels throughout the area of operational management and including within your local delivery unit.
6. To work alongside your manager and contribute to help developments in strategic thinking, National Drivers and Trust Policy.
7. To liaise at a local level with Service Users, Carers, Staff and Partners in both statutory and non-statutory fields, ensuring that there is shared understanding of service provision and commitments.
8. To be responsible for the delivery of Health and Safety responsibilities as required by statute, regulation, legal obligation and Trust policies within the defined area youre responsible for.
9. To ensure full compliance of all staff within the area of operational management, with key mechanisms to support the clinical delivery of safe and affective services, Health and Social Care data entry, incident reporting, serious untoward incident review and complaints.
10. To implement and monitor effective processes for the line management of staff including: agreeing and maintaining appropriate staffing levels, caseload management, controlling use of overtime, bank and agency and ensuring processes are undertaken for recruitment, induction, objective setting, appraisal, supervision, rostering, vacancy management, absence management, investigations and grievances.
11. To ensure staff compliance with processes to protect Service Users, Careers, Communities and Vulnerable Adults.
12. To ensure compliance with legal and statutory duties related to Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
13. To manage the allocated budget for the area of operational responsibility within Trust standing financial instructions, delivering key financial planning actions at key stages of the Trusts annual business planning cycle and delivering financial sustainability through achievement of financial balance.
14. To manage the performance of individuals and teams required to ensure the clear delivery of team and LDU objectives.
15. To implement strategies for the operational team you are responsible for, workforce planning and staff development.
16. To contribute to, and take specific leadership responsibility for service redesign promoting the development of practice in line with national policies and evidence base.
17. To ensure involvement of the area of operational management in service planning, delivery, choice, and governance including the maintenance of links with key groups/networks such as Third Sector Partners, Commissioners, Stake Holders and Service User Representatives.
18. To ensure that services are planned and delivered with sensitivity to the diversity of the communities it serves.
19. To take a lead role in managing identified projects within the LDU.
20. To undertake investigations of serious untoward incidents, complaints, disciplinary and grievances across the LDU when required.
21. To maintain effective communication with Staff, Unions, Service Users and Careers.
22. To ensure that meaningful staff involvement takes place within the area managed so that commitment and ownership are maximised and staff have the opportunity, where possible, to influence service provision.
23. To contribute to the maintenance of the Trust estate from which your operational team is based and engage with processes for procurement and contract monitoring of hotel services, facilities management, maintenance, transport, waste management, equipping and environmental planning.
24. To contribute to the development of information packs, contingency plans, in and out of hours responses to unplanned events such as pandemic flu, winter challenges, estate disaster.
Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & experience
Essential
- Relevant education to degree level or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
- Significant experience of managing Health and/or Social Care staff and services
- Experience of managing complex caseload/workload demands.
- Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships with internal & external stakeholders
- Significant experience in leading a substance use service
- The ability to demonstrate experience in health, social care or third sector environments to a high level.
- Excellent communication skills including influencing, negotiation and empathic skills.
- Significant experience in leading/managing service change
Desirable
- A professional qualification in either Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work.
- Post graduate qualification
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & experience
Essential
- Relevant education to degree level or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
- Significant experience of managing Health and/or Social Care staff and services
- Experience of managing complex caseload/workload demands.
- Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships with internal & external stakeholders
- Significant experience in leading a substance use service
- The ability to demonstrate experience in health, social care or third sector environments to a high level.
- Excellent communication skills including influencing, negotiation and empathic skills.
- Significant experience in leading/managing service change
Desirable
- A professional qualification in either Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work.
- Post graduate qualification
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
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Coast Resource Centre
Diamond Batch Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS24 7FY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Coast Resource Centre
Diamond Batch Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS24 7FY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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