Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join our Directorate at a time of service development and transformation.

Working alongside the Service Director, Clinical Director and Medical Leadership Team,you will provide visible and credible clinical leadership across Community Hospitals, supporting our APs and trainee APs to develop and thrive. Working with senior clinical and operational colleagues, you will help shape our Advanced Practice workforce, strengthen governance and education, and ensure Advanced Practitioners are at the heart of developing high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

Working collaboratively with senior clinical and operational colleagues, the post holder will lead the development of robust governance, education and development arrangements for Advanced Practice. They will support APs and tAPs to develop across the four pillars of Advanced Practice, providing clinical and educational supervision, mentorship, coaching and pastoral support.

The post holder will maintain a visible clinical presence, undertaking regular advanced clinical practice within our inpatient physical health services and providing expert advice, leadership and supervision to APs and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and strengthening the Advanced Practice workforce across the directorate.
• Supporting the education, supervision and progression of APs and tAPs.
• Developing robust governance and assurance arrangements for Advanced Practice.
• Providing senior clinical leadership and maintaining regular clinical practice.
• Leading and supporting quality improvement, audit, research and evidence-based practice.
• Contributing to workforce planning, recruitment, retention and service development.
• Working across professional and organisational boundaries to influence change and promote safe, effective and high-quality patient care.

About us

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

• 89.7%believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
• 73.3%would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
• 82.4%agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
• 76.7%would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative

Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

327-26-799

Job locations

Edward Jenner Court

1010 Pioneer Avenue, Brockworth

Gloucester

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Provide visible clinical and professional leadership to Advanced Practitioners (APs) and trainee Advanced Practitioners (tAPs), supporting development across the four pillars of Advanced Practice.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, retention and development of the Advanced Practice workforce.
• Lead and strengthen governance, supervision and development arrangements for Advanced Practice, working closely with clinical, operational and education colleagues.
• Provide clinical and educational supervision, coaching, mentorship and pastoral support to APs and tAPs.
• Maintain regular advanced clinical practice, providing expert clinical leadership and support to the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance, audit, research and education, promoting evidence-based and high-quality patient care.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to develop services, influence practice and maximise the contribution of Advanced Practitioners across the directorate

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Provide visible clinical and professional leadership to Advanced Practitioners (APs) and trainee Advanced Practitioners (tAPs), supporting development across the four pillars of Advanced Practice. Support workforce planning, recruitment, retention and development of the Advanced Practice workforce. Lead and strengthen governance, supervision and development arrangements for Advanced Practice, working closely with clinical, operational and education colleagues. Provide clinical and educational supervision, coaching, mentorship and pastoral support to APs and tAPs. Maintain regular advanced clinical practice, providing expert clinical leadership and support to the wider multidisciplinary team. Lead and contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance, audit, research and education, promoting evidence-based and high-quality patient care. Work collaboratively with senior leaders to develop services, influence practice and maximise the contribution of Advanced Practitioners across the directorate

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Independent Non-medical prescribing
• Educational Supervisor/mentorship qualification / Teaching and Assessing qualification Or relevant experience as a practice assessor / Practice Educator and / or Practice Supervisor
• Leadership and Management qualification gained as part of the Masters level programme of study or equivalent experience gained in a senior leadership position
• Experience of clinical working within the frailty speciality
• Evidence of leading change across at organisational level
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of Clinical Governance processes
• Currently fulfilling the role of educational supervisor

Desirable

• Previous experience of managing others and contributing to student supervision

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/HCPC/AHP professional
• MSc In Advanced Clinical Practice
• Post Masters development as part of CPD
• Highly developed specialist clinical knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience in community services and / or urgent care

Desirable

• HEE Advanced Practice Digital badge

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Independent Non-medical prescribing Educational Supervisor/mentorship qualification / Teaching and Assessing qualification Or relevant experience as a practice assessor / Practice Educator and / or Practice Supervisor Leadership and Management qualification gained as part of the Masters level programme of study or equivalent experience gained in a senior leadership position Experience of clinical working within the frailty speciality Evidence of leading change across at organisational level Demonstrable knowledge and application of Clinical Governance processes Currently fulfilling the role of educational supervisor Desirable Previous experience of managing others and contributing to student supervision Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/HCPC/AHP professional MSc In Advanced Clinical Practice Post Masters development as part of CPD Highly developed specialist clinical knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience in community services and / or urgent care Desirable HEE Advanced Practice Digital badge

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.

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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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

1010 Pioneer Avenue, Brockworth

Gloucester

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

1010 Pioneer Avenue, Brockworth

Gloucester

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Digital service team in the Trust leads on Digital strategy, development, co-ordination, planning, project, and programme management for all Digital and supporting functions.

The purpose of this role is to provide effective line management to the administrative team within Digital Services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support across the department. The post holder will act as the primary administrative lead for ordering and financial reporting, playing a key role in managing procurement processes and supporting financial oversight.

The role carries responsibility for the accurate processing of capital and revenue orders and invoices. It also includes maintaining reliable financial records and supporting the monitoring and reporting of digital expenditure, ensuring alignment with Trust policies and budgetary controls.

Additionally, the post holder will ensure that robust administrative systems and processes are in place to support the smooth and efficient operation of digital services. This includes maintaining consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all administrative functions, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department.

Main duties of the job

Manage financial processes including purchase orders, invoices, supplier communications, budget records, escalations, reconciliations, audits, and financial reporting.

Coordinate recruitment activities for the Digital Services team, including advertising vacancies, arranging shortlisting and interviews, communicating with candidates, and maintaining recruitment documentation.

Provide comprehensive administrative support through diary management, correspondence, report production, record keeping, filing, and organisation of departmental resources and meetings.

Maintain accurate data and reporting systems, including databases, spreadsheets, financial records, compliance tracking, and the preparation of formal management reports.

Support workforce and performance processes by assisting with appraisals, development reviews, recruitment administration, and monitoring compliance requirements.

Ensure effective communication and customer service, handling sensitive information professionally, responding to queries and complaints, and liaising with colleagues and external stakeholders using tact and diplomacy.

Promote organisational standards and continuous improvement by maintaining confidentiality, supporting equality and diversity, adhering to health and safety requirements, meeting deadlines, and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Do you want to make a difference to the mental health of children and young people and shape early intervention services?

Gloucestershire Health and Care Trust has four established Young Minds Matter Mental Health Support Teams to work with schools. The aim of the team is to enable earlier and more effective mental health support for children, young people, their families and carers and increase resilience within school communities in managing mental health issues.

We are now expanding our successful team and seeking to recruit enthusiastic and committed mental health clinicians who enjoy working within multi agency settings to join the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST's).

The teams comprise of;

• Qualified CAMHS clinicians, Senior Mental Health Practitioners (SMHP - band 6)
• Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP - Band 4 / 5)
• Partner agencies aiming to work within a THRIVE model (including Talk Well and Early Help).
• School Mental Health Leads and wider school teams

Band 6 clinicians as Senior Mental Health Practitioners (SMHP) are a vital part of the service. We are seeking people who are flexible, adaptable to change and able to develop service delivery over time and in response to feedback.

It is a community-based post and therefore a valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is essential.

Main duties of the job

The service welcomes those clinicians who may be currently working within other children's or adult mental health settings who have the necessary transferable clinical skills and experience.

Key elements of the role are:

• Work in partnership with schools to deliver consultation, assessment of children/young people and a range of mental health interventions within school settings. This will involve direct work with children/young people as well as offering specialist consultation, signposting and advice to professional networks, including teaching staff
• To provide support to other clinical colleagues
• Be responsible and ensure the effective care co-ordination, support and advice around clinical care provided within schools, especially including consideration of safeguarding and clinical risk issues
• Consult with teachers, school staff and mental health leads in schools to identify children and young people with emerging mental health needs, as part of a whole school approach. This may include supporting the EMHP's in delivering parenting support, group work, work with parents and psychoeducation within a school setting

Our service is very proud of the positive impact we make on the children and young people we work with and the encouraging feedback we receive as a service from school staff alongside children and families. We have a strong multi-disciplinary ethos in our clinical delivery and have robust clinical supervision structures.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys

Job summary

This is a part time vacancy, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am until 1pm.

We have an opportunity to join our Facilities Team in Wotton Lawn Mental Health Hospital

If you are eager to learn and keen to deliver the highest standards, you could be the person we are looking for.

Our Facilities Team delivers Portering, Cleaning, Catering and Linen services within our in-patient units, from 8am - 6.30pm, seven days a week.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeper, you will help maintain a safe, clean and relaxing environment for our patients to recover in.

If you give us your time and commitment, we will give you all the training necessary to be a part of this great Team.

You will also receive:

• 27 - 33 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Enhanced pay for weekends/bank holidays
• Free car Parking
• Staff benefits scheme including staff lottery & Blue Light discount card

For an informal chat or site visit please call the Facilities Manager named on this vacancy.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health & Care deliver community health services for adults & older people with multidisciplinary teams closely aligned with Primary Care Networks and the aspirations for place based integrated care.

The Integrated Community Team consists of nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy working closely with Adult Social Care colleagues to provide support to people within their own homes.

We work closely with GPs, local communities, acute and community hospital(s) and other partners to enable people to live as independently and for as long as possible within their own home.

We are a clinically led organisation where individuals are valued for their unique professional contribution to ensuring best patient care.

Continuing Professional Development is a key priority and we actively promote and develop the broadening roles that Physiotherapists and AHPs are able to contribute.

As this is a community-based role you will be required to have a full Driving Licence valid for the UK and your own vehicle for business use.

Main duties of the job

We want you: If you have a passion for rehabilitation, thrive working within multidisciplinary teams and have innovative ideas to develop and deliver personalised care plans that support people to maintain their health and wellbeing, to promote hospital admission avoidance. You will need excellent communication skills and commitment to high quality patient care alongside flexibility and resilience to meet the challenges of community working.

We will give you: A chance to work across adult integrated health and social care services, supported by Clinical specialists, Advanced Practitioners and Professional Leads, to help you grow and develop your professional and clinical skills in a variety of areas, so that you can achieve competence and specialisms in your particular field of interest.

As a B5 you will need:

• Relevant experience of working as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Experience of working in people's homes
• Be highly motivated to provide evidence based practice.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 28 hours per week. Please apply early, as we will close the advert early when we reach a limited number of applicants.

Come and be part of a dynamic and evolving Health Visiting Team within the 0-19 service in Gloucestershire. We have a vacancy for a community nursery nurse to join our skill mix team of Health Visitors, Public Health Nurses and Community Nursery Nurses, led and supported by locality team leaders with strong support from our safeguarding nurses. We offer reflective supervision and are always looking for innovative ways to support colleagues in providing this vital role.

It is a great time to join our team as we look more closely into the needs of the local population and how we are able to meet the health and developmental needs of the children.

If you would like any further information regarding this post, please contact us, we look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

To work within a Health Visiting Team to deliver delegated components of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (HCP), (DH 2009), monitoring quality and compliance and reporting risks by exception to the Clinical Team Leader.

To contribute to the delivery of the HCP and 6 High Impact areas, including working in hubs and delivering health promotion.

All staff must ensure compliance with the data protection legislation.

Safeguarding: Adults and Children (Section 11 of the Children Act 2004)

Safeguarding: Adults (Care Act 2014) and Children (Section 11 of the Children Act 2004)

Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and follow at all times, the relevant national and local policy in relation to safeguarding children and safeguarding adults. This includes keeping up to date with relevant training and seeking supervision.

The post holder will be expected to work in line with the Trust values which are:

• Working together

• Always improving

• Respectful and kind

• Making a difference

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

**A rare opportunity is currently on offer in the Gloucestershire School Nursing Service**

We are recruiting to a School Nursing Service support role 22.5 hours per week.

School and Community Health Practitioner - part time based in Cheltenham

This is a relatively new post working as part of the team whoprovide screening as per national and local guidance, National Child Measurement Programme and advice and support for children and families either one to one or in facilitated groups in the community.

In addition, the School and Community Health Practitioner will be the first line of support for the School and Community Health Facilitators and will be an expert in and deliver training in Togetherness Parenting (previously known as Solihull Parenting Programme).

Main duties of the job

To work within the School Nursing Team to deliver delegated components of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009), monitoring quality and compliance and reporting risks by exception to the Senior School Nurse or Clinical Team Leader.

Deliver interventions for children, families and young people using clinical judgement to make adaptions and changes in care based on the responses and outcomes observed.

To deliver high quality, compassionate, evidence-based public health promotion advice, following an initial assessment by a registered practitioner using child-centred approaches which promote health and independence.

To demonstrate effective approaches to monitoring signs and symptoms of physical, mental, cognitive, behavioural and emotional distress, and liaise with the School Nurse in an appropriate and timely manner to review / reassess needs as required.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Join an exciting new service launched on 1 September 2026 and help people regain confidence and independence at home.

We are looking for caring, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our new countywide Home First service as Home First Assistants. Working directly with people in their own homes following hospital discharge, you will play a key role in supporting recovery, promoting independence and helping people achieve what matters most to them.

As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised care and reablement, undertake assessments, review progress and support individuals to regain everyday skills and confidence. You will work closely with therapists, nurses, social care colleagues, families and carers to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives while being part of an innovative service designed to help more people remain safely and independently at home.

There is a wide range of shift patterns available between the hours of 7am-10pm on a four-day-on, four-day-off shift pattern. These roles are available over multiple sites in the East Gloucestershire team, which includes Cheltenham, Stroud and the Cotswolds.

Main duties of the job

As a Home First Assistant, you will support adults in their own homes following hospital discharge, helping them to regain independence, confidence and daily living skills. Working both independently and as part of the wider Home First multidisciplinary team, you will deliver person-centred support and reablement interventions tailored to individual goals and needs.

You will undertake holistic assessments and risk assessments, support people with daily living activities, and provide practical, personal and, where required, intimate care. You will assist individuals to achieve agreed outcomes, monitor progress and identify changes in need, escalating concerns appropriately to senior team members.

The role includes supporting people to use equipment safely, undertaking basic clinical observations, promoting wellbeing and independence, encouraging engagement with community resources and digital technology, and helping people maintain or rebuild links within their local community.

You will maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to reviews and multidisciplinary discussions, and work collaboratively with therapists, nurses, social care colleagues, families and carers to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently within the community, able to manage changing priorities and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care that enables people to remain safely in their own homes wherever possible.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Join an exciting new service launched on 1 September 2026 and help people regain confidence and independence at home.

We are looking for caring, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our new countywide Home First service as Home First Assistants. Working directly with people in their own homes following hospital discharge, you will play a key role in supporting recovery, promoting independence and helping people achieve what matters most to them.

As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised care and reablement, undertake assessments, review progress and support individuals to regain everyday skills and confidence. You will work closely with therapists, nurses, social care colleagues, families and carers to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives while being part of an innovative service designed to help more people remain safely and independently at home.

There is a wide range of shift patterns available between the hours of 7am-10pm on a four-day-on, four-day-off shift pattern. These roles are available over multiple sites in the West Gloucestershire team, which includes the Forest of Dean, Tewkesbury and Gloucester.

Main duties of the job

As a Home First Assistant, you will support adults in their own homes following hospital discharge, helping them to regain independence, confidence and daily living skills. Working both independently and as part of the wider Home First multidisciplinary team, you will deliver person-centred support and reablement interventions tailored to individual goals and needs.

You will undertake holistic assessments and risk assessments, support people with daily living activities, and provide practical, personal and, where required, intimate care. You will assist individuals to achieve agreed outcomes, monitor progress and identify changes in need, escalating concerns appropriately to senior team members.

The role includes supporting people to use equipment safely, undertaking basic clinical observations, promoting wellbeing and independence, encouraging engagement with community resources and digital technology, and helping people maintain or rebuild links within their local community.

You will maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to reviews and multidisciplinary discussions, and work collaboratively with therapists, nurses, social care colleagues, families and carers to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently within the community, able to manage changing priorities and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care that enables people to remain safely in their own homes wherever possible.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving women's long-term health outcomes and delivering exceptional specialist care?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced midwife to lead our expanding Perineal and Pelvic Health Service supporting women affected by Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI), childbirth-related perineal trauma, pelvic floor dysfunction, and pregnancy-related bladder and bowel symptoms.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's largest maternity services and play a pivotal role in shaping and developing specialist pelvic health care across the maternity pathway. Working autonomously and as part of a highly supportive multidisciplinary team you will provide expert clinical care, lead innovative service developments, influence practice and deliver education to healthcare professionals across maternity settings.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate clinician with excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills who is committed to improving pelvic health outcomes and delivering outstanding woman-centred care.

If you are seeking a rewarding role that combines specialist clinical practice, leadership, education, service development and the opportunity to influence maternity care at scale this is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and ambitious team.

Main duties of the job

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job summary

We are looking for a Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Fountains. Youll be working full time, 42 hours a week at Cygnet Fountains (working days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays). Cygnet Fountains is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP48FE58DF

Job locations

Blackburn

BB2 1TU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for aSupport Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care atCygnet Fountains.

Youll be workingfull time, 42 hours a weekat Cygnet Fountains (working days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays).

Cygnet Fountainsis a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings.

Your Day-to-Day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives An excellent communicator and a good team player Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Helping to empower & support service user in dependence.

An unpaid carer? We recognise that many of our colleagues have unpaid caring responsibilities and we welcome applications from unpaid carers. We value the skills and experience that caring can bring to the workplace.Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary: £13.15 per hour An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advicePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.We are looking for aSupport Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care atCygnet Fountains.Youll be workingfull time, 42 hours a weekat Cygnet Fountains (working days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays).Cygnet Fountainsis a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings.Your Day-to-Day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives An excellent communicator and a good team player Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Helping to empower & support service user in dependence. An unpaid carer? We recognise that many of our colleagues have unpaid caring responsibilities and we welcome applications from unpaid carers. We value the skills and experience that caring can bring to the workplace.Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary: £13.15 per hour An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advicePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Blackburn

BB2 1TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Blackburn

BB2 1TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Booking Assistant to join our Clinical Administration Booking Team based at the Administration Hub in Huntingdon. This key role supports the delivery of an efficient, high-quality booking service, helping to ensure patients receive appointments and admissions within appropriate timescales and experience a smooth journey through their care pathway.

The post holder will be responsible for arranging outpatient appointments and inpatient admissions, communicating with patients by telephone, and maintaining accurate patient information across multiple IT systems. The role involves close collaboration with clinical teams, administrative colleagues, and external services to support effective pathway management. As some specialties receive a high volume of calls, the successful candidate should be comfortable spending a significant proportion of the day handling telephone enquiries.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational, communication, and data-entry skills, with strong attention to detail and a patient-focused approach. You will be professional, tactful, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a busy team. A strong work ethic, accountability, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. Full training and support will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Provide a patient-focused, high quality, efficient and complete administrative support service and customer care experience

Working within a centralised booking team to include organising and booking inpatient admissions and outpatient appointments

Responsibility for the delivery of an aspect of the service which will include the tasks required to deliver that service taking action where necessary, and escalate any potential issues to the Team Leader. This may also include day to day supervision of other team members

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

Grey Road Surgery is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are a well-established practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We pride ourselves on having a strong, collaborative team who work together to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

We are looking for a GP who is approachable, conscientious and keen to contribute positively to the practice. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, with good support from our clinical and administrative colleagues.

We value our staff and recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to become an integral part of our practice team.

If you are looking for a friendly practice where your contribution is valued and where you can make a real difference to our patients, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The position is for 5/6 sessions per week, the successful candidate will work as part of the practice clinical team to provide high-quality, safe and effective general medical services to our registered patient population.Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive general medical services to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Conducting face-to-face and telephone consultations, as appropriate, and managing patients in accordance with current clinical guidance and best practice.
• Managing patients with long-term conditions and supporting preventative healthcare and health promotion and prescribing safely and appropriately
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records in accordance with professional and practice requirements.
• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, paramedics and administrative colleagues.
• Participating in clinical governance, significant event reviews, audit and quality improvement activity.
• Supporting the practice in meeting CQC, NHS and other statutory and contractual requirements.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of practice systems and services.
• Working within the policies, procedures and values of Grey Road Surgery, promoting a culture of respect, teamwork and patient-centred care.

About us

Grey Road Surgery is a well-established GP practice based within Breeze Hill Neighbourhood Health Centre in North Liverpool. We provide comprehensive General Medical Services to our local patient population and are part of the North Liverpool Primary Care Network.

We are a medium-sized, friendly and forward-thinking practice with a multidisciplinary clinical team. Our medical team currently includes three GP Partners, four Salaried GPs and three Specialist Clinical Practitioners, supported by our large nursing team, pharmacy and administrative teams.

As a training practice, we are committed to supporting the development of the next generation of GPs and healthcare professionals. We value teamwork, professional development and a collaborative approach to patient care.

Our wider clinical team includes practice nursing, nurse associate, prescribing and pharmacy expertise, enabling us to provide a broad range of services and support patients with both acute and long-term conditions.

We are committed to accessible, patient-centred care and use a range of consultation methods, including face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.

Grey Road Surgery is an excellent place to work for a GP who wants to be part of a supportive, established and multidisciplinary team, while having the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of primary care services for our local community

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2618-26-0002

Job locations

Breeze Hill Neighbourhood HC

3 Rice Lane

Liverpool

L9 1AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

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:

a.The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b.The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c.Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d.Effective management of long-term conditions

e.Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f.On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g.Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h.Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

i.Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j.Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k.Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

l.Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m.Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

n.Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o.Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p.Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q.Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r.Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s.Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

t.Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a.Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

b.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

Job description Job responsibilities To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract. Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.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:a.The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled populationb.The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contractc.Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidanced.Effective management of long-term conditionse.Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasksf.On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor rolesg.Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidanceh.Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workloadi.Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit processj.Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practicek.Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOFl.Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as requiredm.Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and trainingn.Ensure compliance with the appraisal processo.Prepare and complete the revalidation processp.Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice teamq.Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplinesr.Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditures.Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policiest.Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvementSecondary responsibilitiesIn addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:a.Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit leadb.Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient carec.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• General understanding of the GMS contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills
• Effective time management (planning and organising)

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT) Full GMC registration National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Eligibility to practice in the UK independently Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives General understanding of the GMS contract Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Desirable Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Grey Road Surgery

Address

Breeze Hill Neighbourhood HC

3 Rice Lane

Liverpool

L9 1AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thegreyroadsurgery.nhs.uk/# (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Grey Road Surgery

Address

Breeze Hill Neighbourhood HC

3 Rice Lane

Liverpool

L9 1AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thegreyroadsurgery.nhs.uk/# (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Love cooking and making people smile? Join Hazlemere Lodge as a Bank Cook and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference. Whats on the menu for you £15.00 per hour Enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000 Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5) Blue Light discounts & company pension On-demand pay What were looking for Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Experience in a professional kitchen Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable) This position is bank, so you must be flexible to work as and when required About the role: Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs. Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events. Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations. Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation. Make a positive difference through food and care. Where youll be working Care home: Care Home in Buckinghamshire | Care Home Buckinghamshire Hazlemere Lodge | Agincare If youre passionate about great food and making a difference, apply today and start cooking up smiles.

Main duties of the job

The role of Bank Cook at Hazlemere Lodge involves using creativity to prepare comforting meals that enhance residents' days. Responsibilities include meeting dietary needs, organizing themed events, and ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation. This permanent position offers an hourly wage of £15.00 and is designed to offer a work-life balance with free evenings and alternate weekends off. Additional benefits include a refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000, funded training and career development opportunities up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light discounts, and a company pension. Candidates need at least 12 months of UK work eligibility, experience in a professional kitchen, and should be flexible to work on a bank basis, attending as and when required. Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs is considered advantageous. The goal is to make a significant positive impact on residents' lives through food and care.

About us

Agincare is a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of community service with a workforce comprising nearly 6000 team members. They are expanding services with recent care home developments and new Childrens Services, and are recognized as one of the UKs largest care providers. Agincare operates over 170 locations in England offering various types of care including nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, they guarantee support to care leavers. They're also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and military community members. Agincare operates under the regulation of the CQC and is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from a diverse range of individuals across different backgrounds and experiences.

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Wandsworth Common Care Home in Wandsworth Common, London. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Other responsibilities will include: Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home. Reporting any changes in residents physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff. Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed. Supporting establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

Main duties of the job

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Other responsibilities will include maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home. You will be required to report any changes in residents physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff. Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed, and establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity, are also key components of this role.

About us

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1560094700

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Wandworth Common

SW18 2QU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Wandsworth Common Care Home in Wandsworth Common, London. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be tosupportthe Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.
• Reporting any changes in residents physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff.
• Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Supporting establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Wandsworth Common Care Home in Wandsworth Common, London. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEAs Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be tosupportthe Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome. Reporting any changes in residents physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff. Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed. Supporting establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.ABOUT YOUTo succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.Our ideal candidatemust: Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten. Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people. Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do. Our ideal candidate must have effective communication skills, verbal and written, demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people, have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events, and have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do. Our ideal candidate must have effective communication skills, verbal and written, demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people, have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events, and have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Wandworth Common

SW18 2QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Wandworth Common

SW18 2QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE APPLIED ON VACANCY

A position has arisen for an experienced, well-motivated and enthusiastic support secretary to join our Renal Transplant Department. The appointee will work within an established secretarial team who have a commitment to improve our patient experience.

The post requires an individual who is resilient and adaptable to work in a fast-paced professional environment.

You as a successful candidate will be working alongside an established team of Medical Secretaries. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the secretarial team in ensuring work is completed in a timely manner.

Extensive knowledge of medical terminology is essential, as are audio typing skills.

A key aspect of the role involves daily communication with patients, consultants, nurses and other health and care professionals and therefore the post holder must have exceptional non-verbal and verbal skills.

The available post is permanent 37.5 hours per week and working across site.

Main duties of the job

To produce accurate correspondence in a timely manner, typing from audio dictation.

*Provide day to day support to the PA/Medical Secretary team.

*Updating and inputting of patient information on to the appropriate systems and spreadsheet

*To book, reschedule and cancel appointments/clinics.

*Monitor clinic capacity

*Completing necessary actions required from correspondence and requests received.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Job summary

The RHO has recently been awarded a transformative five-year grant from The National Lottery Community Fundas part of its Health Inequities Partnership. We are one of nine organisations, known as the Health Inequities Partners, working together alongside the National Lottery Community Fund to drive structural change to address ethnic and racial health inequities.

The RHOs Health Inequities Programme builds on our activity to date, identifying and tackling the entrenched ethnic and racial inequities experienced by minoritised ethnic patients, communities, and healthcare staff across England.

Working with the Health Inequities Partners and the National Lottery Community Fund, the RHO will facilitate joint learning to shape Partnership activity and achieve shared goals, including through mobilising evidence, engaging communities, influencing national policy, and implementing practice change.

Main duties of the job

• Oversee project management of the RHO Health Inequities Programme, working with and line managing the RHO Project Manager to ensure designated projects and workstreams deliver against agreed objectives, milestones, budgets, and outcomes.
• Coordinating the RHOs engagement and collaboration with the National Lottery Community Fund and our fellow Health Inequities Partners.
• Work closely with RHO Health Inequities Programme leads across policy, research, engagement, and implementation, to ensure their respective activities are aligned and mutually reinforcing.
• Provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of a shared Health Inequities Partnership policy influencing strategy, translating programme learning into national policy change.
• Identify and respond to emerging national policy opportunities to advance action on ethnic and racial inequities in health and healthcare, including through drafting impactful policy outputs and convening high-profile engagement activity.
• Translate Health Inequities Programme learning, evidence, and community insight into actionable recommendations for policymakers, commissioners, and system leaders.
• Ensure Partnership and policy influencing activity contributes demonstrably to measurable Programme outcomes and sustainable system change.

About us

The NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) is an independent organisation, set up to explore ethnic inequalities in access to healthcare, experiences of healthcare, health outcomes, and inequalities experienced by Black and minority ethnic members of the health and care workforce. It is a proactive investigator, providing strong recommendations that inform policymaking and facilitate change. It is evidence-driven and solution-focused.

The RHO is hosted by NHS Alliance. Its board and team are independent, and it dictates its own direction and areas of focus. The RHO has three main functions:

- Facilitating new, high-quality, and innovative research and evidence

- Making strategic policy recommendations for change

- Supporting the practical implementation of those recommendations.

Job summary

The Hammersmith HPB unit is now one of the largest in West London acting as a receiving centre for patients with

liver, pancreatic and/or biliary disorders from the region, the UK and worldwide. It is recognised as a world leader in innovation and clinical practice. It is part of Imperial College which was ranked third in Bio-Medical research world-wide.

Four HPB consultants along with clinical research fellows and Specialty Trainees (ST).

Academically, the unit has a sound record on research in gene therapy, genomic and stem cell therapy for patientswith chronic liver disease and radio frequency devices for the management of HPB malignancy.

The post will be for 6 months but may be extended

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties include participating in patients' care and on call duties; attending out-patients, theatre sessions covering HPB patients.

The post holder will be required to cover activities of the HPB surgical team (ward rounds, clinics and theatre sessions), giving occasionally allocated time to assist with OG patients on ward, along with General Surgical on calls within the Hammersmith Hospital which also involves covering OG and Endocrine patients out of hours.

Monthly committee meetings, monthly operational meetings, ad hoc meetings.

Morning assembly every day, and weekly MDTMs.

Departmental grand round.

On call frequency, 1 in 8 non-resident (after 8pm).

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job summary

Are you creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting young people's mental health? We are looking for an Activity Coordinator to join our Occupational Therapy team within our Inpatient Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

This rewarding role involves planning and delivering engaging activities that support recovery, wellbeing, confidence, independence, and social connection. Activities may include arts and crafts, cooking, sports, wellbeing groups, community outings, and life skills sessions.

Working alongside Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help create a positive therapeutic environment where young people feel valued, supported, and empowered to develop new skills, explore interests, and achieve personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver therapeutic, recreational, and skill-building activities.
• Promote engagement in meaningful occupations that support recovery.
• Support young people to develop confidence, resilience, independence, and social skills.
• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists and the wider MDT.
• Contribute to a safe, positive, and recovery-focused ward environment.

If you believe in the power of meaningful activity to support recovery and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the delivery of clinical interventions using highly skilled practical/creative.

Work and specialised support to engage patients in meaningful activities which promote social inclusion.

To contribute to the assessment of daily living skills and enable individuals to establish meaningful daily routines.

To work in partnership with ward staff in delivering group and individual interventions.

To carry out specific interventions to address practical and social issues that may delay discharge.

To incorporate up to date techniques and ideas of positive practice into the programme of activities.

To monitor patient's progress taking account of their social and physical environment and adjust interventions accordingly.

To undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service, seeking assistance and guidance from senior staff when necessary.

To assess risk and manage it effectively in all settings, in particular highlighting concerns to colleagues/managers.

To identify and meet the needs of clients through a flexible service which is sensitive to racial, social and cultural needs and expectations.

To develop knowledge of local resources and services offered in the community, to assist in facilitating a smooth discharge from hospital for the client.

To undertake additional duties whenever necessary to assist in a smooth care pathway for the service user.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.

2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all

3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.

4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Job summary

The MHST Team Lead will have several key roles within the team. They will offer supervision to trainee and qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners or Children's Wellbeing Practitioners, who are part of workforce within CAMHS to deliver early intervention work, and some aspects of clinical service delivery, including direct psychological interventions and consultation to schools. Alongside supervision, the post holder's caseload will include children and adolescents with mild moderate emotional and mental health difficulties and will deliver evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions. The post holder will develop relationships with designated mental health Leads in schools to help them develop approaches for mental health and wellbeing, while also being responsible for the operational oversight of a smaller sub-team within the MHST. The post holder will be joining three other MHST Team Leaders with lots of opportunities for peer support and career development, and working within a large multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants must have a core profession in relevant field such as Psychology, Mental Health Nurse, Social worker, Therapist and must be registered with UK relevant professional body. Training will be provided for applicants without formal supervision training. BABCP registered Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWP) with relevant clinical and supervisory experience will also be considered.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team.

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

3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups, including adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining several provisional hypotheses.

4. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients' formulation, understanding around their presentation, and support plan.

5. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and where appropriate to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management

6. To provide consistent and effective clinical supervision for the team.

7. To have operational oversight of a smaller sub-team within the MHST.

The duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description are intended to be indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the postholder.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.

2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all

3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.

4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the Community CYPMHS Service in Enfield Neurodevelopmental Team and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a great location (the post is based at Bay Tree House in Enfield). This is a full-time post, but we are also open to applications for flexible working.

Enfield CAMHS Neurodevelopmental team is a very supportive, friendly and welcoming multi-disciplinary team with a well-established clinical/counselling psychology discipline, family therapy discipline and child psychotherapy discipline. We are looking for a clinician with a broad range of experience, including experience of working with children and families who present with a high level of complexity, as the work will assess and treat a diverse range of difficulties.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the Neurodevelopmental team with Enfield CAMHS, providing a specialist service to children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD). Offering specialist assessments, contributing to the diagnostic process and formulating areas of strength and needs to inform on evidence-based interventions. In addition to providing clinical supervision to clinicians and trainees, the post holder will also provide support and consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues, professionals, and non-professional staff. There are opportunities to deliver therapeutic interventions, utilise research skills for audit and service development.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

• We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
• With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
• We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
• We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Per annum including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-NLFT-8283451

Job locations

Bay Tree House

Chrischurch Close

Enfield

EN2 6NZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide neurodevelopmental assessment, differential diagnostic assessment, support and intervention to individuals, families or groups in Enfield CAMHS NDS Pathway.
• To be aware of the effectiveness of different targeted approaches to the treatment and management of social communication impairments for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• To produce and implement plans for strategies and therapies targeting neurodevelopmental disorders, and using evidenced based interventions, across the full range of care settings.
• To offer advice and consultation on clients psychological care to colleagues, professional and non-professional staff in mental health services and appropriate agencies, and/or carers.
• Evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, based on both theoretical and therapeutic models.
• To develop collaborative working relationships with school and work alongside multi-agency services to provide appropriate support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders in mainstream provisions.
• To utilise research skills and core professional training for audit, service development and research within the area served by the service.
• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide neurodevelopmental assessment, differential diagnostic assessment, support and intervention to individuals, families or groups in Enfield CAMHS NDS Pathway. To be aware of the effectiveness of different targeted approaches to the treatment and management of social communication impairments for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders. To produce and implement plans for strategies and therapies targeting neurodevelopmental disorders, and using evidenced based interventions, across the full range of care settings. To offer advice and consultation on clients psychological care to colleagues, professional and non-professional staff in mental health services and appropriate agencies, and/or carers. Evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, based on both theoretical and therapeutic models. To develop collaborative working relationships with school and work alongside multi-agency services to provide appropriate support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders in mainstream provisions. To utilise research skills and core professional training for audit, service development and research within the area served by the service. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Registrations

Essential

• oDoctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or equivalent)
• oRegistration with the Health Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• oADOS 2 training
• oADI-R and/or 3di
• oFurther training in a specialized area of psychological practice through formal post- doctoral training (diploma or equivalent)

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• oKnowledge and skills in the use of complex methods of assessment and intervention, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• oAbility to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress, both directly with patients and indirectly in their network.
• oCapacity to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, and situations where there may be resistance, verbal aggression, or the threat of physical aggression.
• oGood working knowledge of current and emerging areas of good practice in neurodevelopmental assessment and neurodevelopmental services

Desirable

• oSkills in conducting and formulating cognitive assessments
• oSkills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• oSkills in undertaking Quality Improvement projects and service evaluation

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• oInterest and/or experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs in mental health services,
• oKnowledge and experience of risk assessment and safeguarding procedures with young people with and without neurodevelopmental needs
• oExperience in offering consultation to referrers and signposting to alternative services.

Desirable

• oAdditional specialist training related to neurodevelopmental disorders.
• oAdditional specialist training related to neurodevelopmental disorders.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oA commitment to service users' participation across the levels of clinical practice,
• oAbility to be self-reflective whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development, and in supervision.

Desirable

• oAwareness and understanding of emotional distress/mental health problems drawn from personal experience.

Person Specification Qualifications/ Registrations Essential oDoctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or equivalent) oRegistration with the Health Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist Desirable oADOS 2 training oADI-R and/or 3di oFurther training in a specialized area of psychological practice through formal post- doctoral training (diploma or equivalent) Skills/ Abilities Essential oKnowledge and skills in the use of complex methods of assessment and intervention, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. oAbility to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress, both directly with patients and indirectly in their network. oCapacity to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, and situations where there may be resistance, verbal aggression, or the threat of physical aggression. oGood working knowledge of current and emerging areas of good practice in neurodevelopmental assessment and neurodevelopmental services Desirable oSkills in conducting and formulating cognitive assessments oSkills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups oSkills in undertaking Quality Improvement projects and service evaluation Experience/ Knowledge Essential oInterest and/or experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs in mental health services, oKnowledge and experience of risk assessment and safeguarding procedures with young people with and without neurodevelopmental needs oExperience in offering consultation to referrers and signposting to alternative services. Desirable oAdditional specialist training related to neurodevelopmental disorders. oAdditional specialist training related to neurodevelopmental disorders. Personal Qualities Essential oA commitment to service users' participation across the levels of clinical practice, oAbility to be self-reflective whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development, and in supervision. Desirable oAwareness and understanding of emotional distress/mental health problems drawn from personal experience.

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

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bay Tree House

Chrischurch Close

Enfield

EN2 6NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bay Tree House

Chrischurch Close

Enfield

EN2 6NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic,BABCPaccredited andexperienced CBT therapiststo join NHS Barnet Talking Therapies Serviceas a Senior CBT therapist. We are awell- establishedand highly regarded service with astrongtrack recordfor staff retention,developmentand wellbeing.The service is provided by theNorthLondon Foundation Trust. Wework closely with our partner Services inCamden, Enfieldand Islington.

You will be part of alarge teamof CBT Therapists, an Assistant Psychologist, PWPs, counsellors, trainees and administrators who are working to increaseaccess to treatment for people with depression, anxiety and other common mental health conditionsand making changes in line with national KPIs for Talking Therapies.The post holder will be supported by the Deputy Clinical Lead and Clinical Leadfor the serviceand have peer support from an experienced senior team.

You willbe responsible for clinical supervision and line-management of staff, also, to take on a lead role in an area of service developmentandcarry a small clinical caseload.

Applicants are advised that weoperate a hybrid working policy which means post holders are expected to come on site to our base (2-3 days a week)and combine this with remote working.

The post holder will also be expected to support senior management cover as required including evening clinics that run from 8.00 am- 8.00 pm.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

• To provide leadership, highly specialised clinical supervision and expert psychological assessment and treatment within an NHS Talking Therapies service specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT) and Counselling.

• To offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to colleagues

• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

• Toparticipatein and lead onservice relatedresearch and audit projects, servicedevelopmentand quality improvement initiatives.

• To also work with the senior management team to deliver Talking Therapies key performance indicators.

• Tobe responsible forline management and performance of staff supervised.

• To support the management oftheday to dayoperations of the servicealongside other senior management team members.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

• We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
• With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
• We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that falls under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year Per annum including Outer London HCAS rate

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-NLFT-8303057

Job locations

Edgware Community Hospital, First Floor, Westgate House

Burnt Oak

Edgware

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job description for details of main responsibilitiesand alsoperson specification and qualifications.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to attached Job description for details of main responsibilitiesand alsoperson specification and qualifications.

Person Specification

Training and qualifications

Essential

• Core mental health professional training in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Psychotherapy or equivalent, together with post degree diploma level training in CBT or Completion of a recognised High Intensity training course provided by an BABCP approved Higher Education provider (e.g. Royal Holloway)
• CBT Therapist accreditation with the BABCP.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology or equivalent
• Post graduate training in Long Term Conditions/ Health psychology or other areas of relevance to NHS Talking Therapies.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in providing CBT assessments and treatments across a range of severities and presentations.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Substantial experience of providing formal clinical supervision to CBT Therapists.
• Training in supervision
• Experience of line management including performance management
• Experience of case management
• Experience of clinical supervision of both qualified therapists and therapists in training.

Desirable

• Experience of using alternative therapeutic modalities such as BCT, EMDR, IPT in clinical settings
• Experience of working as a clinical psychologist, HI or CBT therapist within secondary care or specialist psychological services.
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework and with diversity.
• Experience of IAPTUS and RiO.
• Experience of involvement in service development
• Experience of using data to inform line management or supervision

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable interest in developing knowledge and skills in CBT post qualification.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• An ability to formulate and provide NICE compliant treatment for clients with moderate-severe mental health difficulties and those with complex presentations.
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in primary care and step2/step 3.
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of CBT and NICE recommended treatment models
• Knowledge of legislation and NHS policy in relation to the client group and mental health.
• Post degree level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis.

Other

Essential

• Knowledge of key aspects of clinical governance as relating to NHS Talking Therapies and NHS practice more generally.

Desirable

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.

Person Specification Training and qualifications Essential Core mental health professional training in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Psychotherapy or equivalent, together with post degree diploma level training in CBT or Completion of a recognised High Intensity training course provided by an BABCP approved Higher Education provider (e.g. Royal Holloway) CBT Therapist accreditation with the BABCP. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology or equivalent Post graduate training in Long Term Conditions/ Health psychology or other areas of relevance to NHS Talking Therapies. Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in providing CBT assessments and treatments across a range of severities and presentations. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Substantial experience of providing formal clinical supervision to CBT Therapists. Training in supervision Experience of line management including performance management Experience of case management Experience of clinical supervision of both qualified therapists and therapists in training. Desirable Experience of using alternative therapeutic modalities such as BCT, EMDR, IPT in clinical settings Experience of working as a clinical psychologist, HI or CBT therapist within secondary care or specialist psychological services. Experience of working within a multicultural framework and with diversity. Experience of IAPTUS and RiO. Experience of involvement in service development Experience of using data to inform line management or supervision Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrable interest in developing knowledge and skills in CBT post qualification. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration An ability to formulate and provide NICE compliant treatment for clients with moderate-severe mental health difficulties and those with complex presentations. Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in primary care and step2/step 3. High level knowledge of the theory and practice of CBT and NICE recommended treatment models Knowledge of legislation and NHS policy in relation to the client group and mental health. Post degree level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis. Other Essential Knowledge of key aspects of clinical governance as relating to NHS Talking Therapies and NHS practice more generally. Desirable Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.

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

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital, First Floor, Westgate House

Burnt Oak

Edgware

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital, First Floor, Westgate House

Burnt Oak

Edgware

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, skilled Band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to work in our Maternal Mental Health Service, Maple. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

The Maple Service is for women and birthing people whose trauma symptoms have a moderate to severe impact on their mental health. This may be due to a traumatic birth experience, pregnancy loss, neonatal death or the loss of a baby as a result of social care procedures due to safeguarding concerns. The trauma may also exist prior to conception, e.g. when tokophobia prevents a woman from achieving a wanted pregnancy.

Staff normally run clinics at team bases, maternity sites as well as occasionally conducting home visits. Some clinical work is additionally carried out via video call. Therefore, the successful post-holder must be willing to travel and work flexibly.

Specialist supervision will be provided for the successful applicant by a band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in the Team. There is a large psychology team working across the whole service who meet regularly, provide peer support, and develop/review the psychological service.

We are looking to recruit to a 1.0 WTE based in the East sub team based at N9 7HD.

Please note that the successful applicant is likely to be required to travel to other sites at times including St Pancras Hospital (Camden) and Cedar Place (North Finchley).

Main duties of the job

Services offered by the post holder will include providing psychological assessments, and interventions to service users in line with the evidence base and NICE guidelines. They will also offer advice and consultation based on psychological formulation to referrers, staff of the Maple Service and other professional and non-professional groups.

The post holder will actively contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of perinatal mental health clinical services using leadership skills and knowledge to provide training and consultancy within the specialty area of loss and trauma in the perinatal period. There will also be opportunities to be involved in service audit and research relevant to psychological work within perinatal mental health. They are expected to hold a complex caseload.

About us

Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust?

• We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.

• Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.

• Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.

• Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff.

• We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more.

• Generous Annual Leave Allowance

• NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.

• We have excellent internal staff network support groups.

The post holder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and willat all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars:

• We are kind

• We are respectful

• We work together

• We keep things simple

• We empower

• We are proudly diverse

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work.The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join Barnet Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYMHS), within the Service for Children and Adolescents with Neurodisability (SCAN).

Barnet SCAN is a specialist multidisciplinary service supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD and associated mental health difficulties. The service works closely with families, schools and partner agencies to deliver evidence-based, person-centred care.

This permanent post is based at Holly Oak Clinic, Barnet, and is offered on a part-time basis (0.6 WTE, 22.5 hours per week over three days). The successful candidate will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, including neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological assessments, across clinic, community and educational settings.

The post holder will manage a specialist caseload and contribute to consultation, supervision, training, service development, quality improvement and research. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team and the i-THRIVE framework, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, supervision and collaborative working.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people with learning disabilities, ASD, ADHD and complex mental health needs. They will undertake neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological assessments, deliver therapeutic interventions, and provide consultation to families, schools and partner agencies.

The successful candidate will manage a specialist caseload and contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, risk management and care planning, ensuring children, young people and families receive coordinated, person-centred care. Strong partnership working with families, schools and external agencies is essential.

Alongside direct clinical work, the post holder will contribute to clinical supervision, teaching, consultation, service development, quality improvement, audit and research activities. They will support the continued development of the Barnet CYMHS SCAN service and wider neurodevelopmental pathways while promoting evidence-based practice across the multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to collaboration, reflective practice, innovation and continuous professional development. Regular clinical and managerial supervision, peer support and excellent CPD opportunities will be provided to support ongoing clinical, professional and leadership development.

About us

Working for North London NHS Foundation Trust

NLFT is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.

2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all

3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.

4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme
• We have excellent internal staff network support groups.

The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

455-NLFT-8267195

Job locations

Barnet CAMHS, Holly Oak

Edgware Community Hosipital

London

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be an experienced, resilient and compassionate clinician who places children, young people and their families at the heart of your practice. You will manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions and complex mental health needs, ensuring that assessments, interventions and support are delivered in a timely, evidence-based and person-centred manner. You will actively promote the voice of the child and young person, ensuring their views, experiences and goals inform clinical decision-making and are clearly reflected within clinical records and care plans.

The post holder will provide specialist psychological consultation, formulation and advice to multidisciplinary colleagues across the Barnet CYMHS SCAN service, supporting high-quality assessment, risk management and intervention planning for children and young people with complex presentations.

Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of Barnet CYMHS SCAN, helping to improve outcomes for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and associated mental health difficulties. You will work collaboratively with families, schools, social care services, paediatric services and wider partner agencies to ensure joined-up, effective and holistic care.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be an experienced, resilient and compassionate clinician who places children, young people and their families at the heart of your practice. You will manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions and complex mental health needs, ensuring that assessments, interventions and support are delivered in a timely, evidence-based and person-centred manner. You will actively promote the voice of the child and young person, ensuring their views, experiences and goals inform clinical decision-making and are clearly reflected within clinical records and care plans. The post holder will provide specialist psychological consultation, formulation and advice to multidisciplinary colleagues across the Barnet CYMHS SCAN service, supporting high-quality assessment, risk management and intervention planning for children and young people with complex presentations. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of Barnet CYMHS SCAN, helping to improve outcomes for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and associated mental health difficulties. You will work collaboratively with families, schools, social care services, paediatric services and wider partner agencies to ensure joined-up, effective and holistic care.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Registrations

Essential

• Practitioner Psychologist: oRegistration with the Health Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist; or Psychologist: oDoctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS

Desirable

• Supervision / mentorship qualification
• Evidence of ongoing education / courses relevant to CYP Psychiatry

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Confident in working with adolescents and their families.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of bio-psycho- social assessment
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professionals.
• Ability to undertake risk assessment and to work within safeguarding procedures
• Ability to positively engage and offer intervention to young people and their families in community settings.
• Ability to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision of other staff, including those in partner agencies
• Capacity to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing situations, seeking support when required
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• IT skills, using Microsoft Office; Adobe Acrobat; and Electronic clinical records systems / applications
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to offer supervision to trainees and junior staff
• Ability to carry out consultations to other professionals and design/ deliver training around mental health topics to professionals.
• Ability to carry out audit, Q.I projects and support adjusting service based on the outcomes of Q.I

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of providing evidence-based interventions for CYP mental health
• Experience of work in multidisciplinary team and multi- agency working
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of the application of Trauma Informed Care.
• Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multi-cultural setting
• Experience of working with children and young people in mental health services, including the application of risk assessment and safeguarding procedures in this area
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Understanding and experience of using evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Experience in enabling service user participation
• Experience of specialist assessment and treatment of children, young people and their families within the criminal justice system.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to be self-reflective whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development, and in supervision
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to work autonomously in a pressured environment, be pro-active and resilient to offer timely support and intervention to young people under Youth Justice System

Other Requirements

Essential

• To be able to travel between the Trust and social care sites
• To be able to sustain high levels of concentration for periods of time
• To have and build emotional resilience, seeking support where necessary
• To be able to " think outside the box" and offer creative ways to engage young people and families

Person Specification Qualifications/ Registrations Essential Practitioner Psychologist: oRegistration with the Health Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist; or Psychologist: oDoctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS Desirable Supervision / mentorship qualification Evidence of ongoing education / courses relevant to CYP Psychiatry Skills/ Abilities Essential Confident in working with adolescents and their families. Skills in the use of complex methods of bio-psycho- social assessment Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professionals. Ability to undertake risk assessment and to work within safeguarding procedures Ability to positively engage and offer intervention to young people and their families in community settings. Ability to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision of other staff, including those in partner agencies Capacity to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing situations, seeking support when required Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time IT skills, using Microsoft Office; Adobe Acrobat; and Electronic clinical records systems / applications Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to offer supervision to trainees and junior staff Ability to carry out consultations to other professionals and design/ deliver training around mental health topics to professionals. Ability to carry out audit, Q.I projects and support adjusting service based on the outcomes of Q.I Experience/ Knowledge Essential Experience of providing evidence-based interventions for CYP mental health Experience of work in multidisciplinary team and multi- agency working Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience of the application of Trauma Informed Care. Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multi-cultural setting Experience of working with children and young people in mental health services, including the application of risk assessment and safeguarding procedures in this area Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health Understanding and experience of using evidence-based practice Desirable Experience in enabling service user participation Experience of specialist assessment and treatment of children, young people and their families within the criminal justice system. Personal Qualities Essential Ability to be self-reflective whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development, and in supervision Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Ability to work autonomously in a pressured environment, be pro-active and resilient to offer timely support and intervention to young people under Youth Justice System Other Requirements Essential To be able to travel between the Trust and social care sites To be able to sustain high levels of concentration for periods of time To have and build emotional resilience, seeking support where necessary To be able to " think outside the box" and offer creative ways to engage young people and families

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

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet CAMHS, Holly Oak

Edgware Community Hosipital

London

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet CAMHS, Holly Oak

Edgware Community Hosipital

London

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The successful post holder will be joining Camden's Mental Health Support Team (MHST). Camden was a national trailblazer site for the mental health support team (MHST) in school initiative. We are a well-established multi-disciplinary team that provides high quality support to children, young people, and families, presenting with mild to moderate concerns. Support to schools includes advice and sign posting, consultation, delivering brief evidence-based interventions through universal (e.g. whole school approach), targeted (e.g. class or small group intervention) and individual one to one therapeutic support.

Main duties of the job

The role of Specialist Clinician and Supervisor includes consultation, assessment, therapy/intervention, supervision as well as service development, evaluation and training. This will be a community-based post, with most of the work taking place in school settings or other community settings. The post holder must be able to work collaboratively with other members of the team, staff from other teams as well as with our allied partners across education, health, social care and the charity sector.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.