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Senior Psychologist / Psychotherapist / Systemic Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Psychologist / Psychotherapist / Systemic Therapist to join the healthcare team at Oasis R...
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Senior Psychologist / Psychotherapist / Systemic Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Psychologist / Psychotherapist / Systemic Therapist to join the healthcare team at Oasis R...
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HIV Peer Support Worker
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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Psychologist
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Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Previous applicants within the last 3 months need not apply.
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
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Senior Assistant Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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Senior Assistant Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
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Nursing Associate - School Nursing
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
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Nursing Associate - School Nursing
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Aged Care Worker
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Transformation Manager
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Health Service Manager/Administrator
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Transformation Manager
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Health Service Manager/Administrator
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High Intensity CBT Therapist / Clinical Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
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High Intensity CBT Therapist / Clinical Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
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Children's Specialist Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Activity Therapist
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Children's Specialist Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Come and join us and be one of the friendly and supportive 300 Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Central North West London (CNWL) Trust.
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Consultant Psychologist: Whole Systems – Adult Mental Health
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
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Psychologist
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Consultant Psychologist: Whole Systems – Adult Mental Health
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 85,641 - 97,746 per year
Psychologist
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
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Psychologist
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Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in Eating Disorders
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
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Psychologist
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 30,630 - 32,346 per year
Social Worker
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CAMHS Team Administrator
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 30,630 - 32,346 per year
Social Worker
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25 day(s) ago
CYP-PT Systemic Family Practice MHST
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CYP-PT Systemic Family Practitioner.
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CYP-PT Systemic Family Practice MHST
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CYP-PT Systemic Family Practitioner.
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Under 5s Child Psychotherapist (ACP)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Psychologist
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Under 5s Child Psychotherapist (ACP)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Psychologist
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Activity Therapist
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Advanced Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Activity Therapist
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Administration Team Leader
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Admin and Clerical
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25 day(s) ago
Administration Team Leader
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary The post holder will be responsible for managing the non-clinical aspects of the team including ensuring the provision of comprehensive administr...
25 day(s) ago
Band 7 Allied professional Autism servcie
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking two enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Allied Health Professionals to join our Adult Autism Service within Central and North...
25 day(s) ago
Band 7 Allied professional Autism servcie
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Psychologist
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25 day(s) ago
Personal Assistant and Project Support Officer
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Support Staff
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25 day(s) ago
Personal Assistant and Project Support Officer
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Support Staff
Job summary We are looking for a part time , 30 hours per week) motivated and enthusiastic Personal Assistant/Project Support Officerwith a wide range of off...
25 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Ready for a new challenge? Want the opportunity to make your mark? Want to work somewhere your clinical expertise is valued, your ideas are welco...
26 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 55,524 - 62,652 per year
Activity Therapist
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26 day(s) ago
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Ready for a new challenge? Want the opportunity to make your mark?Want to develop your specialist paediatric OT skills, confidence and leadership...
26 day(s) ago
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Ready for a new challenge? Want the opportunity to make your mark?Want to develop your specialist paediatric OT skills, confidence and leadership...
26 day(s) ago
Transformation Lead (Single Offer and Commissioning Lead)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 63,665 - 70,887 per year
Health Service Manager/Administrator
Job summary Brent Integrated Care Partnership has a number of exciting opportunities available, supporting the borough based partnership to deliver Integrate...
26 day(s) ago
Transformation Lead (Single Offer and Commissioning Lead)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 63,665 - 70,887 per year
Health Service Manager/Administrator
Job summary Brent Integrated Care Partnership has a number of exciting opportunities available, supporting the borough based partnership to deliver Integrate...
26 day(s) ago
Associate Mental Health Practitioner
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary To provide low intensity mental health interventions and support for men under Mental Health Services within HMP Woodhill.
26 day(s) ago
Associate Mental Health Practitioner
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary To provide low intensity mental health interventions and support for men under Mental Health Services within HMP Woodhill.
26 day(s) ago
Senior Family & Systemic Psychotherapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 63,665 - 70,887 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The role of the Systemic Family Psychotherapist and Neurodevelopmental Sub Team Lead is to provide a specialist family and systemic psychotherapy...
26 day(s) ago
Senior Family & Systemic Psychotherapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 63,665 - 70,887 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The role of the Systemic Family Psychotherapist and Neurodevelopmental Sub Team Lead is to provide a specialist family and systemic psychotherapy...
26 day(s) ago
CAMHS Single Point of Access Team Manager
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Due to internal promotion, the CNWL all age mental health Single Point of Access has a vacancy for aCAMHS SPABand 7 Team manager.
26 day(s) ago
CAMHS Single Point of Access Team Manager
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Due to internal promotion, the CNWL all age mental health Single Point of Access has a vacancy for aCAMHS SPABand 7 Team manager.
26 day(s) ago
Senior Administrator - Oasis Restore Secure School
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the healthcare team at ORSS, including managing diaries and appointments, draftin...
29 day(s) ago
Senior Administrator - Oasis Restore Secure School
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the healthcare team at ORSS, including managing diaries and appointments, draftin...
29 day(s) ago
Senior Psychologist / Psychotherapist / Systemic Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400277
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Psychologist / Psychotherapist / Systemic Therapist to join the healthcare team at Oasis Restore Secure School (ORSS).
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the UK's first secure school, providing a highly specialist, trauma-informed therapeutic service to children and young people within a unique residential, education and healthcare environment.
The postholder will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, alongside consultation and advice to the wider multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with healthcare, residential and education colleagues to promote a therapeutic culture and support the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children at ORSS.
The role requires a clinician who can work confidently with complexity, develop strong therapeutic relationships and apply specialist clinical knowledge within a secure and highly structured environment. You will contribute to the development of trauma-informed practice across the school, including reflective practice, training, consultation and staff development.
You will also provide professional and clinical supervision to relevant colleagues and contribute to service development, audit, research and quality improvement.
The post is Band 8a, 1.0 WTE, based at Oasis Restore Secure School.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will:
- Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to children and young people at Oasis Restore Secure School.
- Develop and deliver psychologically informed, evidence-based care plans and interventions tailored to the individual needs of children.
- Work within a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and developmentally informed framework, recognising the impact of children's experiences on their strengths, needs and difficulties.
- Develop effective therapeutic relationships with children and their families and support children to express their views and participate meaningfully in decisions about their care.
- Provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to healthcare, residential and education colleagues.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary formulation, risk assessment, risk management and treatment planning.
- Support the development of a therapeutic culture across ORSS through training, consultation, reflective practice and staff support.
- Provide professional and clinical supervision to Band 7 Highly Specialist Clinical Practitioners, Assistant Practitioners and other colleagues as appropriate.
- Contribute to whole-school training and education programmes relating to psychological understanding and therapeutic interventions.
- Contribute to service development, audit, research and evaluation to support evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate and inclusive services to the communities we serve.
At Oasis Restore Secure School, CNWL works as part of a multidisciplinary partnership alongside residential and education colleagues to provide integrated healthcare for children and young people. The healthcare model is centred on the individual needs of each child and supports a trauma-informed, relational and psychologically informed approach to care.
Working at ORSS provides an opportunity to be part of a developing service and to contribute directly to the ongoing development of a new model of secure care. Staff are encouraged to contribute their expertise, challenge existing practice appropriately and identify opportunities for learning, innovation and service improvement.
We are committed to supporting our staff through professional supervision, continuing professional development, reflective practice and opportunities to contribute to service development. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team where collaborative working, professional curiosity and a commitment to improving outcomes for children are highly valued.
CNWL is committed to safeguarding children and adults, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring that all staff work in accordance with relevant professional, organisational and partner-agency policies and procedures.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-D-HJ-2080
Job locations
Oasis Restore Secure School
Sir Evelyn Road
Rochester
ME1 3YB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Therapeutic Practice
The postholder will provide a comprehensive, highly specialist therapeutic service to children at Oasis Restore Secure School, including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, alongside advice and consultation to colleagues within the childs multidisciplinary team.
The postholder will:
- Undertake specialist assessments using a range of appropriate information sources, including psychological and neuropsychological assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, structured and semi-structured interviews and direct or indirect observation.
- Develop psychological formulations that integrate complex clinical, developmental, historical, social and environmental factors.
- Formulate and implement evidence-based psychological treatment and management plans.
- Deliver a range of individual, family and group psychological interventions, adapting approaches according to the childs needs and presentation.
- Evaluate treatment options and review interventions in response to progress, changing needs and clinical risk.
- Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge where care is managed through psychologically based care plans.
- Contribute specialist knowledge of complex mental health presentations to multidisciplinary assessment and care planning.
- Provide advice regarding psychological aspects of physical and mental healthcare and treatment.
- Undertake risk assessment and risk management and provide specialist advice to colleagues regarding psychological aspects of risk.
- Undertake family therapy or systemic work with children and their carers where appropriate.
- Respond to urgent referrals and participate in relevant duty arrangements.
Trauma-Informed and Relational Practice
The postholder will contribute to the development of a trauma-informed and psychologically informed culture across ORSS.
This will include:
- Developing therapeutic relationships that recognise the individual experiences, strengths, needs and developmental stage of each child.
- Supporting children to express their views and ensuring their voice is incorporated into their care and service development.
- Considering diversity, culture, identity, gender and sexuality sensitively within assessment, formulation and intervention.
- Supporting residential and education colleagues to develop psychologically informed approaches to working with children.
- Participating in and contributing to Reflective Practice and staff support activities.
- Supporting the development and delivery of therapeutic activities and opportunities for expression, exploration and empowerment.
Multidisciplinary and Partnership Working
The postholder will work closely with healthcare colleagues and the wider ORSS team, including residential and education staff, families, carers and professionals within each childs community network.
Responsibilities will include:
- Providing authoritative specialist psychological advice within multidisciplinary care.
- Contributing to formulation, diagnosis, treatment planning and risk management.
- Communicating complex and sensitive clinical information clearly and appropriately.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues where there are differing views or complex clinical and safeguarding considerations.
- Supporting a shared understanding of childrens psychological needs across the residential, education and healthcare environments.
- Contributing to the development of effective professional networks and collaborative working arrangements.
Supervision, Training and Staff Development
The postholder will contribute to the development of the wider workforce through:
- Providing professional and clinical supervision to Band 7 Highly Specialist Clinical Practitioners, Assistant Practitioners and other colleagues as appropriate.
- Providing teaching, training and consultation to healthcare, residential and education staff.
- Contributing to whole-school training and liaison programmes.
- Supporting pre- and post-qualification teaching within the relevant professional discipline.
- Participating in Reflective Practice and other activities supporting staff development and wellbeing.
- Sharing specialist knowledge and good practice within CNWL and, where appropriate, nationally.
Service Development, Governance and Quality Improvement
The postholder will contribute to the development and evaluation of psychological and therapeutic services at ORSS and across the Health and Justice Children and Young People Service Line.
This will include:
- Participating in audit, research and service evaluation.
- Supporting the development and implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Identifying opportunities for service development and innovation.
- Contributing to policy and practice development within the relevant professional discipline.
- Supporting clinical governance and maintaining high professional standards.
- Using research evidence and current professional guidance to inform clinical practice.
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, reports and statistical information.
- Contributing to quality improvement and the ongoing development of the ORSS therapeutic model.
Professional Responsibilities
The postholder will:
- Work autonomously within professional standards, relevant legislation and CNWL policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional registration and undertake continuing professional development relevant to the role.
- Participate in regular professional supervision and appraisal.
- Maintain awareness of current developments in psychological and therapeutic practice, particularly in relation to children and young people in secure settings.
- Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and professional self-governance.
- Work in accordance with Health and Justice security, health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
- Promote equality, diversity and human rights throughout all aspects of clinical and professional practice.
- Work flexibly in response to the developing needs of the service.
This job description provides an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive. The role may develop over time in response to the changing needs of Oasis Restore Secure School, CNWL and the children and young people receiving care.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical and Therapeutic Practice The postholder will provide a comprehensive, highly specialist therapeutic service to children at Oasis Restore Secure School, including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, alongside advice and consultation to colleagues within the childs multidisciplinary team. The postholder will: Undertake specialist assessments using a range of appropriate information sources, including psychological and neuropsychological assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, structured and semi-structured interviews and direct or indirect observation. Develop psychological formulations that integrate complex clinical, developmental, historical, social and environmental factors. Formulate and implement evidence-based psychological treatment and management plans. Deliver a range of individual, family and group psychological interventions, adapting approaches according to the childs needs and presentation. Evaluate treatment options and review interventions in response to progress, changing needs and clinical risk. Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge where care is managed through psychologically based care plans. Contribute specialist knowledge of complex mental health presentations to multidisciplinary assessment and care planning. Provide advice regarding psychological aspects of physical and mental healthcare and treatment. Undertake risk assessment and risk management and provide specialist advice to colleagues regarding psychological aspects of risk. Undertake family therapy or systemic work with children and their carers where appropriate. Respond to urgent referrals and participate in relevant duty arrangements. Trauma-Informed and Relational Practice The postholder will contribute to the development of a trauma-informed and psychologically informed culture across ORSS. This will include: Developing therapeutic relationships that recognise the individual experiences, strengths, needs and developmental stage of each child. Supporting children to express their views and ensuring their voice is incorporated into their care and service development. Considering diversity, culture, identity, gender and sexuality sensitively within assessment, formulation and intervention. Supporting residential and education colleagues to develop psychologically informed approaches to working with children. Participating in and contributing to Reflective Practice and staff support activities. Supporting the development and delivery of therapeutic activities and opportunities for expression, exploration and empowerment. Multidisciplinary and Partnership Working The postholder will work closely with healthcare colleagues and the wider ORSS team, including residential and education staff, families, carers and professionals within each childs community network. Responsibilities will include: Providing authoritative specialist psychological advice within multidisciplinary care. Contributing to formulation, diagnosis, treatment planning and risk management. Communicating complex and sensitive clinical information clearly and appropriately. Working collaboratively with colleagues where there are differing views or complex clinical and safeguarding considerations. Supporting a shared understanding of childrens psychological needs across the residential, education and healthcare environments. Contributing to the development of effective professional networks and collaborative working arrangements. Supervision, Training and Staff Development The postholder will contribute to the development of the wider workforce through: Providing professional and clinical supervision to Band 7 Highly Specialist Clinical Practitioners, Assistant Practitioners and other colleagues as appropriate. Providing teaching, training and consultation to healthcare, residential and education staff. Contributing to whole-school training and liaison programmes. Supporting pre- and post-qualification teaching within the relevant professional discipline. Participating in Reflective Practice and other activities supporting staff development and wellbeing. Sharing specialist knowledge and good practice within CNWL and, where appropriate, nationally. Service Development, Governance and Quality Improvement The postholder will contribute to the development and evaluation of psychological and therapeutic services at ORSS and across the Health and Justice Children and Young People Service Line. This will include: Participating in audit, research and service evaluation. Supporting the development and implementation of evidence-based practice. Identifying opportunities for service development and innovation. Contributing to policy and practice development within the relevant professional discipline. Supporting clinical governance and maintaining high professional standards. Using research evidence and current professional guidance to inform clinical practice. Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, reports and statistical information. Contributing to quality improvement and the ongoing development of the ORSS therapeutic model. Professional Responsibilities The postholder will: Work autonomously within professional standards, relevant legislation and CNWL policies and procedures. Maintain professional registration and undertake continuing professional development relevant to the role. Participate in regular professional supervision and appraisal. Maintain awareness of current developments in psychological and therapeutic practice, particularly in relation to children and young people in secure settings. Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and professional self-governance. Work in accordance with Health and Justice security, health and safety and safeguarding procedures. Promote equality, diversity and human rights throughout all aspects of clinical and professional practice. Work flexibly in response to the developing needs of the service. This job description provides an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive. The role may develop over time in response to the changing needs of Oasis Restore Secure School, CNWL and the children and young people receiving care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good honours degree in Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). A recognised professional post-graduate qualification in Systemic Therapy, Family Therapy, Arts Therapies, Psychotherapy or relevant core mental health professional therapeutic training.
- Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, equivalent to that accredited by the BPS
- Evidence of post-qualification specialist training, experience and developing expertise in a specialist area of clinical practice.
- HCPC Registration.
Desirable
- Pre- or Post-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- Reflective practice training and experience
- Post-qualification experience and training in neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention in a forensic mental health setting.
- Completion of supervisor training course.
- Post-qualification training in a recognised psychological therapy for trauma
- Post-graduate training or experience in a forensic mental health setting.
Skills , Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Broad knowledge of models of assessment, management and treatment of children and young people in secure settings.
- 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.
- Ability to work intensively with people who present challenges in the complexity of their problems and needs, including sexual and violent offending and self-harming and suicidal behaviours.
- An understanding of the social determinates of health inequalities and relevant psychological theory and practice
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology or equivalent for non-psychology professionals
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise relevant to post
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
- oAbility to work intensively with people who present challenges in the complexity of their problems and needs, including sexual and violent offending and self-harming and suicidal behaviours
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. people with additional disabilities).
- Ability to write reports for varied audiences, including courts and purchasers of services.
- Can apply psychological knowledge creatively in developing new initiatives
Previous Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate further specialist training / experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a specialist clinical psychologist or equivalent professional mental health disciplines, or an alternative agreed by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Experience of using a trauma informed approach
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
- Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings and preferably within a secure or education setting.
- Advanced knowledge, experience and expertise in at least one specialist area of clinical practice gained through specialist training and supervised practice (e.g. psychotherapy, neuropsychology, risk assessment, clinical supervision
- Experience of working with adolescents/children
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience of representing psychology/psychotherapy within the context of multi-disciplinary care
- Experience of working with neurodevelopmental difficulties among children
- oExperience of working with sexual behaviour difficulties and/or sexual offending.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential A good honours degree in Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). A recognised professional post-graduate qualification in Systemic Therapy, Family Therapy, Arts Therapies, Psychotherapy or relevant core mental health professional therapeutic training. Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, equivalent to that accredited by the BPS Evidence of post-qualification specialist training, experience and developing expertise in a specialist area of clinical practice. HCPC Registration. Desirable Pre- or Post-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Reflective practice training and experience Post-qualification experience and training in neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention in a forensic mental health setting. Completion of supervisor training course. Post-qualification training in a recognised psychological therapy for trauma Post-graduate training or experience in a forensic mental health setting. Skills , Knowledge and Abilities Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Broad knowledge of models of assessment, management and treatment of children and young people in secure settings. 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. Ability to work intensively with people who present challenges in the complexity of their problems and needs, including sexual and violent offending and self-harming and suicidal behaviours. An understanding of the social determinates of health inequalities and relevant psychological theory and practice Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology or equivalent for non-psychology professionals Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise relevant to post Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour oAbility to work intensively with people who present challenges in the complexity of their problems and needs, including sexual and violent offending and self-harming and suicidal behaviours Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. people with additional disabilities). Ability to write reports for varied audiences, including courts and purchasers of services. Can apply psychological knowledge creatively in developing new initiatives Previous Experience Essential Demonstrate further specialist training / experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a specialist clinical psychologist or equivalent professional mental health disciplines, or an alternative agreed by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist Experience of using a trauma informed approach Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings and preferably within a secure or education setting. Advanced knowledge, experience and expertise in at least one specialist area of clinical practice gained through specialist training and supervised practice (e.g. psychotherapy, neuropsychology, risk assessment, clinical supervision Experience of working with adolescents/children Desirable Experience of teaching and training Experience of representing psychology/psychotherapy within the context of multi-disciplinary care Experience of working with neurodevelopmental difficulties among children oExperience of working with sexual behaviour difficulties and/or sexual offending.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oasis Restore Secure School
Sir Evelyn Road
Rochester
ME1 3YB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oasis Restore Secure School
Sir Evelyn Road
Rochester
ME1 3YB
United Kingdom
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HIV Peer Support Worker
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400276
Job summary
Do you have your own personal lived experience of an HIV diagnosis?
The role of HIV Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of recovery after their own HIV diagnosis. It is essential that Peer Support workers demonstrate a willingness to professionally use their lived experience to support the recovery journey of others and as such should be comfortable to share their status with clients, colleagues and external agencies.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a HIV Peer Support Worker as part of Surrey services.
Sharing the wisdom of own lived experience, the Peer Support Worker will inspire hope & belief that a life after a diagnosis of HIV is possible in others.
Please note only candidates who have personal experience of living with a diagnosis of HIV can apply.
Please refer to your recovery journey and experiences of living with this diagnosiswithin your application. You will also be asked to give a short presentation on your recovery story at interview.
CNWL expects the HIV Peer Support Worker to act in a way that shows an understanding of our core values.
COMPASSION: Contribution to a caring and kind environment & recognition that what you do & say can help to improve the lives of others.
RESPECT: Acknowledge, respect, & value the diversity of each individual & recognition of uniqueness.
EMPOWERMENT: Commitment to providing information, resources, & support to help others make their own decisions & meet their own needs.
PARTNERSHIP: Work closely with others and behave in a way that demonstrates understanding that commissioners & users of our services are the people who generate & fund our work.
About us
This is a fixed term contract of 20 months.
You will be fully supported in your personal and professional development through training, as well as regular 1:1 supervision within the line management structure, along with peer supervision and involvement in Trustwide PSW development events.
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£29,812 to £32,715 a year per annum inc. HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
20 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
333-D-SH-0418-D
Job locations
Buryfields Clinic
61 Lawn Road
Guildford
GU2 4AX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be committed to professional development through independent learning, keeping up to date with the latest research, and building connections with local and national peer networks.
Promote development of best practices in peer support and lived experience practice across the service through active participation in internal and external training and development programmes.
Supervision requirements 6 weekly management, peer and clinical supervision sessions. Group supervision with Peer Support team across the CNWL.
To collaborate closely with the MDT to appropriately link service users with the most appropriate support. Including signposting patients in need of emergency financial support, immigration issues, benefits and housing to appropriate agencies and charities.
To maintain professional relationships with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of boundaries.
Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to line management/senior clinician immediately and make use of Datix, the Trusts internal incident reporting framework.
To work effectively both autonomously and as part of the Surrey HIV team, organising and prioritising workload.
To attend relevant conferences and workshops to increase knowledge of current developments and disseminate findings to enhance service delivery.
To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both HIV and peer support.
To comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these.
To undertake any other duties as instructed by line manager/s that will contribute to fulfilling project aims.
To be aware of, teach others and challenge issues in relation to stigma, low expectations and anti-discriminatory practice as appropriate.
To attend clinic-based HIV meetings
To keep accurate and up to date records regarding patient interventions on the clinic based EPR system.
To help promote, educate and present on issues concerning HIV to colleagues, students, nurses, doctors and the public where appropriate in conjunction with Trust Communications team.
Provide updates at Local Education Meeting as requested
To ensure mandatory training is up to date.
To maintain and update personal knowledge of HIV/STIs, HIV issues and associated issues related to the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be committed to professional development through independent learning, keeping up to date with the latest research, and building connections with local and national peer networks.
Promote development of best practices in peer support and lived experience practice across the service through active participation in internal and external training and development programmes.
Supervision requirements 6 weekly management, peer and clinical supervision sessions. Group supervision with Peer Support team across the CNWL.
To collaborate closely with the MDT to appropriately link service users with the most appropriate support. Including signposting patients in need of emergency financial support, immigration issues, benefits and housing to appropriate agencies and charities.
To maintain professional relationships with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of boundaries.
Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to line management/senior clinician immediately and make use of Datix, the Trusts internal incident reporting framework.
To work effectively both autonomously and as part of the Surrey HIV team, organising and prioritising workload.
To attend relevant conferences and workshops to increase knowledge of current developments and disseminate findings to enhance service delivery.
To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both HIV and peer support.
To comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these.
To undertake any other duties as instructed by line manager/s that will contribute to fulfilling project aims.
To be aware of, teach others and challenge issues in relation to stigma, low expectations and anti-discriminatory practice as appropriate.
To attend clinic-based HIV meetings
To keep accurate and up to date records regarding patient interventions on the clinic based EPR system.
To help promote, educate and present on issues concerning HIV to colleagues, students, nurses, doctors and the public where appropriate in conjunction with Trust Communications team.
Provide updates at Local Education Meeting as requested
To ensure mandatory training is up to date.
To maintain and update personal knowledge of HIV/STIs, HIV issues and associated issues related to the job description.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake or completed peer support worker training (preferably accredited)
- Evidence of further training in relation to personal recovery principles
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
- GCSE or equivalent in verbal and written English and maths
Desirable
- Accredited certificate in Life Coaching or Counselling Skills
- NVQ3 or equivalent with relevance to post.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between locations using own or public transport
Experience
Essential
- Own personal experience of living with HIV
- Experience of having established effective self-management in relation to living with HIV
- Experience of working with people in a peer-led role or role which required professional use of lived experience.
- Experience of working in health/social care/voluntary sector team delivering services
- Experience of working both independently as well as providing group and 1:1 activities
Desirable
- Undertaking evaluations, audit and research
- Experience of facilitating groups
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people living with HIV diagnosis and other health challenges and disabilities
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake or completed peer support worker training (preferably accredited)
- Evidence of further training in relation to personal recovery principles
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
- GCSE or equivalent in verbal and written English and maths
Desirable
- Accredited certificate in Life Coaching or Counselling Skills
- NVQ3 or equivalent with relevance to post.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between locations using own or public transport
Experience
Essential
- Own personal experience of living with HIV
- Experience of having established effective self-management in relation to living with HIV
- Experience of working with people in a peer-led role or role which required professional use of lived experience.
- Experience of working in health/social care/voluntary sector team delivering services
- Experience of working both independently as well as providing group and 1:1 activities
Desirable
- Undertaking evaluations, audit and research
- Experience of facilitating groups
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people living with HIV diagnosis and other health challenges and disabilities
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Buryfields Clinic
61 Lawn Road
Guildford
GU2 4AX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Buryfields Clinic
61 Lawn Road
Guildford
GU2 4AX
United Kingdom
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Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400275
Job summary
Previous applicants within the last 3 months need not apply.
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our friendly and compassionate established multi-disciplinary Team on a Permanent basis working 33 hours a week.
At CNWL we encourage our psychological professions staff to pursue leadership opportunities in senior roles. Various prominent leadership roles within the Trust are currently held by Psychologists including: Director of Strategy and Integration, Chief Information Officer, & Clinical Directors. We facilitate the development of our psychological professions staff across all areas. The professional group is led by our Director of Therapies and our Chief Psychologist, both Consultant Clinical Psychologists.
We are looking for applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic psychologists who are committed to delivering patient-focused care and treatment. We are looking for well-rounded and experienced practitioners.
Alongside delivering therapy interventions this role will also include ample opportunity to develop leadership skills. This will involve supervision of either Assistant Psychologists and Clinical Associates in Psychology or junior colleagues. The Therapies pathway works closely with colleagues across the wider MDT and therefore, this role would involve consultation, training, and liaison across the Hub.
Main duties of the job
The Community Mental Health Hub in Milton Keynes is needs-led, offering medical, social and psychological interventions to all on a stepped care model. Therapists work with people with complex mood problems, trauma and PTSD presentations, psychosis, and complex emotional needs delivering a range of evidence-based interventions as recommended by NICE Guidance, predominately MBT, DBT, CBT, CBTp, CFT and EMDR within a Trauma Informed ethos.You will be required to work with clients individually and in groups, and with carers and families as required. Liaising and developing effective collaborative relationships with other key services and with lived experience practitioners is an important part of this role.
You will need a good understanding of the needs of people with complex mental health difficulties and comorbid health problems. Experience of working with complex trauma presentations would be valuable.
About us
CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ in line with our values, our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. With us, you will get -
A Trust committed to staff personal development, with a trust wide culture change and leadership programme that has staff wellbeing at its core.
An opportunity to work for one of the top 10 NHS employers.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
333-D-MK-MH-1328-B
Job locations
Milton Keynes Mental Health Hub
Purbeck
Milton Keynes
MK14 6BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist psychological/therapeutic assessments of service-users referred to the Therapies pathway upon appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources. This will include the use of routine psychometric assessments and measures, observations and interviews where appropriate
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the formulation and implementation of plans for the formal psychological treatment and or management of a clients problems based upon an appropriate conceptual understanding of the service-users problems in the context of the family and wider system
- To receive regular specialist supervision from the principal clinical psychologist and where appropriate other senior professional colleagues.
- To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist psychological/therapeutic assessments of service-users referred to the Therapies pathway upon appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources. This will include the use of routine psychometric assessments and measures, observations and interviews where appropriate
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the formulation and implementation of plans for the formal psychological treatment and or management of a clients problems based upon an appropriate conceptual understanding of the service-users problems in the context of the family and wider system
- To receive regular specialist supervision from the principal clinical psychologist and where appropriate other senior professional colleagues.
- To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuro-psychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies development psychology as accredited by the BPS OR A registered qualification in health care at graduate level in nursing, social work or allied health profession PLUS post- graduate qualification (diploma equivalent) i.e., cognitive behaviour therapy
- To be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) or equivalent i.e., BACP
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and formulation of complex mental health presentations including Trauma presentations.
- Experience of working psychologically with people who have complex mental health problems, including trauma and personality disorder
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision of staff
- Experience of skills in group work.
- Experience of work with care - givers/families
- To be able to conduct routine assessments of IQ and memory screening.
- Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Experience of working in MDT settings in particular the demonstrated ability to work jointly in assessment interventions with multidisciplinary team members .
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Experience in the use of risk assessment and the management of risk and crisis
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS community mental health settings in secondary and tertiary care.
Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment and intervention for people with mental health presentations
- Well developed skills in the ability to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and to other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Knowledge of current developments and policies relevant to mental health services.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Sound time management skills
- Sound IT skills to manage an electronic case record.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation and NICE guidance in relation to this client group
- Knowledge of clinical caseload management within a team setting
- Skills in providing consultation and supervision to other professional and non - professional groups and assistants.
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Valid drivers licence and the ability to drive to different bases.
Desirable
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuro-psychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies development psychology as accredited by the BPS OR A registered qualification in health care at graduate level in nursing, social work or allied health profession PLUS post- graduate qualification (diploma equivalent) i.e., cognitive behaviour therapy
- To be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) or equivalent i.e., BACP
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and formulation of complex mental health presentations including Trauma presentations.
- Experience of working psychologically with people who have complex mental health problems, including trauma and personality disorder
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision of staff
- Experience of skills in group work.
- Experience of work with care - givers/families
- To be able to conduct routine assessments of IQ and memory screening.
- Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Experience of working in MDT settings in particular the demonstrated ability to work jointly in assessment interventions with multidisciplinary team members .
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Experience in the use of risk assessment and the management of risk and crisis
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS community mental health settings in secondary and tertiary care.
Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment and intervention for people with mental health presentations
- Well developed skills in the ability to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and to other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Knowledge of current developments and policies relevant to mental health services.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Sound time management skills
- Sound IT skills to manage an electronic case record.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation and NICE guidance in relation to this client group
- Knowledge of clinical caseload management within a team setting
- Skills in providing consultation and supervision to other professional and non - professional groups and assistants.
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Valid drivers licence and the ability to drive to different bases.
Desirable
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Milton Keynes Mental Health Hub
Purbeck
Milton Keynes
MK14 6BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Milton Keynes Mental Health Hub
Purbeck
Milton Keynes
MK14 6BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Triage Mental Health Practitioner
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400274
Job summary
Role OverviewThe post holder will join the North Westminster and Queen's Park & Paddington Community Mental Health Triage Teams, which act as the main access point for mental health referrals across 22 GP practices. We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to support the delivery of high-quality, accessible mental health care within an integrated community setting.
Key PurposeThe post holder will undertake mental health assessments, manage referrals, and provide signposting to ensure timely and appropriate care. They will also deliver short-term interventions within the Mental Health Hub and primary care, supporting continuity across community services. Some duties may take place within aligned GP practices.
Main Responsibilities
- Conduct mental health and risk assessments.
- Provide brief, evidence-based interventions.
- Communicate effectively with MDTs, GPs, and partner agencies.
- Liaise with community services to support coordinated pathways.
- Contribute to training of colleagues, students, and primary care staff.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and follow professional standards.
- Participate in audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
o Receive and triage GP referrals, completing comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify presenting issues, risks, and care needs.o Act as a liaison point for GP practices, offering support for patients with complex mental health needs and co-morbidities.o Screen routine and enhanced referrals, determining suitability for primary care management in line with thresholds and available resources.o Facilitate timely onward referrals and rapid access to Hub pathways, specialist teams, or external agencies.o Ensure early identification and fast-tracking of individuals showing signs of severe mental illness or high-risk concerns.o Respond promptly to safeguarding issues, ensuring appropriate escalation and compliance with safeguarding procedures.o Refer patients with common mental health problems to psychological therapies or other relevant support services.o Maintain high standards of practice using a psychosocial, problem-solving, and evaluative approach.o Use a range of therapeutic techniques and evidence-based interventions aligned with patient needs.o Demonstrate cultural competence, recognising social determinants of mental health and respecting diverse values, beliefs, and practices.o Engage in regular clinical supervision to support safe, effective, and reflective practice.
About us
We are committed to offering you an environment to flourish which includes dedicateddevelopment opportunitiesas well as ahealthier work life balance. We will offer you;
- Free access to our Staff and Wellbeing serviceto ensure that you are always looking after yourself
- Commitment tocareer mappingto ensure continuous professional development including opportunities within the Trust
- On-siteshadowing opportunitiesincluding HTT, Psych Liaison and many more
- An opportunity to work with afriendly, dynamic, passionate and diverse teamwho are committed to looking after each other as well as their patients
- Excellentstaff benefits: our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, blue light card, discounts at Nando's and Superdrug, mobile phone contracts and much more!
- Award-winning Staff Networks
- Hidden Gem & annualaward ceremonies
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum incl HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-J-WE-0823-B
Job locations
North Westminster Community Mental Health Hub
7a Woodfield Road
London
W9 2NW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Receive and process GP referrals, undertaking comprehensive psychosocial mental health assessments to determine presenting needs, risks, and appropriate care pathways.
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Act as a key liaison point for aligned GP practices, providing advice and collaborative support regarding patients with complex mental health presentations and/or comorbid conditions.
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Screen routine and enhanced GP adult mental health referrals, identifying those suitable for primary care management in line with agreed thresholds and taking into account the mental health resources available within individual practices.
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Facilitate timely onward referral and rapid access to appropriate services, including Hub pathways, specialist mental health teams, or external agencies, in accordance with established protocols, thresholds, and criteria. Provide guidance to referring GPs on effective management where appropriate.
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Ensure early identification and fasttracking of individuals who present with indicators of severe mental illness or significant risk.
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Identify, respond to, and appropriately escalate safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely action and adherence to local safeguarding policies and procedures.
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Refer patients with common mental health problems to primary care psychological therapy services or other relevant community resources.
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Regularly engage with GPs and practice nurses within aligned Primary Care Network practices to support integrated, collaborative care.
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Deliver and maintain high standards of professional mental health care, applying a psychosocial, problemsolving, and evaluationbased approach.
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Use a range of therapeutic techniques and evidencebased interventions tailored to individual needs and service requirements.
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Participate in the Hub duty rota, contributing to timely triage, decisionmaking, and support for incoming referrals.
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Demonstrate cultural competence, taking into account social determinants of mental health and respecting the diverse cultures, values, customs, beliefs, and spiritual practices of all clients, particularly those from minority ethnic communities.
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Engage in regular clinical supervision, as agreed with the Mental Health Hub Manager, to support safe, effective, and reflective practice.
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Support the operation of the Hub depot clinic as required, as part of a shared rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Receive and process GP referrals, undertaking comprehensive psychosocial mental health assessments to determine presenting needs, risks, and appropriate care pathways.
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Act as a key liaison point for aligned GP practices, providing advice and collaborative support regarding patients with complex mental health presentations and/or comorbid conditions.
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Screen routine and enhanced GP adult mental health referrals, identifying those suitable for primary care management in line with agreed thresholds and taking into account the mental health resources available within individual practices.
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Facilitate timely onward referral and rapid access to appropriate services, including Hub pathways, specialist mental health teams, or external agencies, in accordance with established protocols, thresholds, and criteria. Provide guidance to referring GPs on effective management where appropriate.
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Ensure early identification and fasttracking of individuals who present with indicators of severe mental illness or significant risk.
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Identify, respond to, and appropriately escalate safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely action and adherence to local safeguarding policies and procedures.
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Refer patients with common mental health problems to primary care psychological therapy services or other relevant community resources.
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Regularly engage with GPs and practice nurses within aligned Primary Care Network practices to support integrated, collaborative care.
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Deliver and maintain high standards of professional mental health care, applying a psychosocial, problemsolving, and evaluationbased approach.
-
Use a range of therapeutic techniques and evidencebased interventions tailored to individual needs and service requirements.
-
Participate in the Hub duty rota, contributing to timely triage, decisionmaking, and support for incoming referrals.
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Demonstrate cultural competence, taking into account social determinants of mental health and respecting the diverse cultures, values, customs, beliefs, and spiritual practices of all clients, particularly those from minority ethnic communities.
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Engage in regular clinical supervision, as agreed with the Mental Health Hub Manager, to support safe, effective, and reflective practice.
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Support the operation of the Hub depot clinic as required, as part of a shared rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Professional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing.
- Registration must be live with UK NMC professional body.
- Evidence of post registration training and CPD.
Desirable
- Training in Psychosocial Interventions or Thorn Family Therapy/Work training
- Other relevant training, e.g. psychosocial interventions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary mental health team with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems
- Extensive post-registration experience
Desirable
- Work with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems who are homeless/rootless
- Work with people experiencing mental health crisis
- Supervision of students and junior staff.
- Audit and research
- Working with people who use substances
- Teaching
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations / IT skills.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive care package for the identified client group, using a wide range of resources.
- Able to develop a comprehensive programme of intervention and support for the identified client group and their families
- Ability to carry out a comprehensive assessment and make autonomous plans
- Skills in risk assessment and management.
- Can demonstrate understanding of psychosis and its impact on service users and carers.
- Knowledge of current legislation and guidance applicable to this client group.
- Can demonstrate understanding of the needs of diverse groups, e.g. residents of inner city; black and minority ethnic groups, and skills in engaging with them
- Skills in psychosocial interventions.
- Able to build constructive relationships with clients and carers using warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.
Desirable
- Skills in leadership: ability to motivate others, use initiative and manage change.
- Basic counselling and group work skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Professional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing.
- Registration must be live with UK NMC professional body.
- Evidence of post registration training and CPD.
Desirable
- Training in Psychosocial Interventions or Thorn Family Therapy/Work training
- Other relevant training, e.g. psychosocial interventions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary mental health team with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems
- Extensive post-registration experience
Desirable
- Work with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems who are homeless/rootless
- Work with people experiencing mental health crisis
- Supervision of students and junior staff.
- Audit and research
- Working with people who use substances
- Teaching
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations / IT skills.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive care package for the identified client group, using a wide range of resources.
- Able to develop a comprehensive programme of intervention and support for the identified client group and their families
- Ability to carry out a comprehensive assessment and make autonomous plans
- Skills in risk assessment and management.
- Can demonstrate understanding of psychosis and its impact on service users and carers.
- Knowledge of current legislation and guidance applicable to this client group.
- Can demonstrate understanding of the needs of diverse groups, e.g. residents of inner city; black and minority ethnic groups, and skills in engaging with them
- Skills in psychosocial interventions.
- Able to build constructive relationships with clients and carers using warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.
Desirable
- Skills in leadership: ability to motivate others, use initiative and manage change.
- Basic counselling and group work skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Westminster Community Mental Health Hub
7a Woodfield Road
London
W9 2NW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Westminster Community Mental Health Hub
7a Woodfield Road
London
W9 2NW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Assistant Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400273
Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply. Candidates must have current role in the community or if not in current role minimum 2 years experience of adult community mental health experience. Due to nature of the role this will be a face to face interview only and we can make adaptations for face to face interviewing if required.
This post will end early when maximum applications are reached, therefore it is advised you apply as soon as possible. Please note these are fixed term positions at 6 months.
An opportunity has arisen within MK Community Mental Health Hub Therapies Pathway for x2 fixed term Senior Assistant Psychologists to join this busy and well-established pathway. The position will suit an individual who is self-motivated, an excellent communicator and data competent, with a passion to support services for adults with complex mental health presentations.
Main duties of the job
You will be a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team and work alongside our qualified and experienced Psychologists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assist with a variety of service improvement and psychoeducational groups.
Applicants will be expected to hold a BPS approved degree in Psychology (upper second or first class) and have current experience of working within a secondary care mental health community setting as a paid Assistant Psychologist in a mental health setting. It will be essential to have experience of working with people with complex mental health presentations and working in therapeutic groups in secondary care mental health setting. You will need to be highly motivated, a quick learner and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
About us
The post offers very relevant experience for future Clinical and Counselling Psychology training. The department also has good links with the Oxford Doctoral Course and provides placements for trainees in all core disciplines.
MK Community Mental Health Hub Therapies Pathway delivers a pathway model for people with diagnoses of Complex Trauma, Personality Disorder, Complex Mood and Anxiety Disorders. The team delivers a range of evidence-based interventions as recommended by NICE Guidance.
CNWL are committed to progressing and supporting their staff with career development, training and CPD being encouraged.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-D-MK-MH-1351-A
Job locations
Stantonbury Health Centre
Purbeck
Milton Keynes
MK14 6BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users within Milton Keynes Community Mental Health Hub Therapies Pathway. The primary focus will be to work in conjunction with Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) members to support service users and qualified health professionals in the assessment and delivery of evidenced based psychological interventions, including Hub Duty and will require access to a car with appropriate business insurance. This work will be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
The post holder will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of outcome measures and statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, and project work.
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users within Milton Keynes Community Mental Health Hub Therapies Pathway. The primary focus will be to work in conjunction with Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) members to support service users and qualified health professionals in the assessment and delivery of evidenced based psychological interventions, including Hub Duty and will require access to a car with appropriate business insurance. This work will be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
The post holder will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of outcome measures and statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, and project work.
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology (2:1 or above)
- Eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Post Graduate studies in relevant applied psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis (MSC/MA Diploma etc)
Experience
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities in a community mental health setting
- Experience of delivering protocol- driven psychological interventions in a community mental health setting.
- Excellent IT skills including good working knowledge of SPSS, Word.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health issues or those requiring the intervention of Psychosocial Services
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Desirable
- High standard of report writing.
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology (2:1 or above)
- Eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Post Graduate studies in relevant applied psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis (MSC/MA Diploma etc)
Experience
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities in a community mental health setting
- Experience of delivering protocol- driven psychological interventions in a community mental health setting.
- Excellent IT skills including good working knowledge of SPSS, Word.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health issues or those requiring the intervention of Psychosocial Services
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Desirable
- High standard of report writing.
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stantonbury Health Centre
Purbeck
Milton Keynes
MK14 6BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stantonbury Health Centre
Purbeck
Milton Keynes
MK14 6BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
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Nursing Associate - School Nursing
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 2400272
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Nursing Associate to join our School Nursing Team within Milton Keynes.
This relatively new post, that will support the current School Nursing Team to deliver the 5-19 element of the Healthy Child Programme. You will have an interest in preventative health with a passion for delivering safe, high-quality care to children and young people within the school, home and clinic setting.
Safeguarding children is at forefront of all the work carried out by the team and as a Nursing Associate you will support families as part of the Early Intervention Strategy.
The Role of the Nursing Associate is to assist and support the School Nurses (SN's) and Registered Nurses (RN's) in ensuring optimal care is delivered across Milton Keynes. The post holder will be responsible for delivering high quality, family centred compassionate care under the direction of a School Nurse or Registered Nurse, with a focus on promoting public health and safeguarding. You will be an accountable professional and have the ability to work without constant direct supervision; within the parameters of practice by undertaking a range of duties appropriate to the level of responsibility and knowledge and skills acquired
Main duties of the job
To work within the Nursing Associate parameters of practice to deliver high- quality, compassionate care to children aged 5-19 years, with a focus on promoting health and independence.
To work under the delegation of the School Nurse, managing a caseload, delivering planned packages of care.
Assist in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based programmes either with individual or groups of parents/carers/children, to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Deliver care to families in their homes, community locations and Schools.
Assist in the planning and delivery of programmes and activities such as; health needs assessments, continence, obesity/healthy eating, oral health, sleep and school readiness.
Support parents and young people with enuresis information, face to face, virtually and in a group setting.
Work in partnership with parents/carers, families and multi-disciplinary colleagues to maximise service delivery and to maintain effective relationships and communication.
Maintain clinical records in line with record keeping policy.
Maintain effective working relationships within the team and with other professionals.
Communicate professionally, demonstrating active listening and the ability to ask sensitive and appropriate questions with excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Have an awareness of local safeguarding procedures and appropriately respond to any identified concerns.
About us
Come and join our School Nursing Service!
Are you a Nursing Associate who is highly motivated with excellent team working and communication skills? If so then we would love you to come and join us!
We are currently recruiting to School Nursing Service which has recently implemented a new model of delivery. Our new model incorporates the development of new ways of working to meet the needs of our diverse and growing population. Please contact us for a discussion about our plans and what we can offer each other. We would also like to hear from you if you are Nursing Associate who is due to qualify soon. We actively encourage any applicants to come and meet the management team and 0-19 colleagues.
We can offer you:
A friendly, welcoming, nurturing and encouraging work environment that will support you in your practice and development
Local induction and an allocated mentor
Preceptorship for newly qualified staff
Strong leadership and management support
Regular clinical, management, and safeguarding supervision.
A clinical training programme to support your practice, tailored to your individual needs
A strong focus on staff wellbeing and access to excellent staff engagement programs and support services via our People Development team.
For additional things that CNWL can also offer please see the information attached to the advert.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-D-MK-CM-1235-A
Job locations
Shipley Court
Marsh End Road
Newport Pagnell
MK16 8EA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attachment in vacancy for full Nursing Associate Job Description and Personal Specification.
Role requirements for shortlisting
Experience:
Essential:
Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation; including how the role may contribute to service development
Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable:
Experience of supporting children and their families
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
Aware of the Healthy Child Programme and the involvement of the 0-19 Team in its delivery
Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
Personal Qualities:
Essential:
Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children and young people/vulnerable adults
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attachment in vacancy for full Nursing Associate Job Description and Personal Specification.
Role requirements for shortlisting
Experience:
Essential:
Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation; including how the role may contribute to service development
Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable:
Experience of supporting children and their families
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
Aware of the Healthy Child Programme and the involvement of the 0-19 Team in its delivery
Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
Personal Qualities:
Essential:
Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children and young people/vulnerable adults
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the United Kingdom NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
Desirable
- NNEB Diploma in child care and Education awarded by CACHE or equivalent
- Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Year
Experience
Essential
- Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation; including how the role may contribute to service developmen
- Understand and act in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
- Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation.
- Understand the importance of following procedures, polices and treatment or care plans.
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting children and their families
- Community experience
- Able to undertake autonomous and independent working
- A sound knowledge of issues around confidentiality
- Children's safeguarding experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Aware of the Healthy Child Programme and the involvement of the 0-19 Team in its delivery
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload
- Ability to communicate effectively, written, verbal, or non-verbal communication, with parents/carers and young people
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
- Knowledge of equality and diversity issues, social exclusion and multi-cultural issues Is up-to-date with legislation and current events
Desirable
- Experience of using Systmone
- Report writing
- Presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
- Understands the principle of confidentiality
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
- Demonstrates professional curiosity
- Has a balanced understanding of self and others
- Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
- Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Can demonstrate flexibility of approach
Other
Essential
- Car user with use of a car and full UK Valid Driving Licence
- Ability to travel across the Milton Keynes sometimes at short notice and carry necessary equipment.
- Flexible working to meet the needs of the service, this may be on occasions outside normal office hours
Emotional and Mental Effort
Essential
- Aware of the range of emotions in self and others
- Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
- Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances
- In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down.
- Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the United Kingdom NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
Desirable
- NNEB Diploma in child care and Education awarded by CACHE or equivalent
- Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Year
Experience
Essential
- Understand the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation; including how the role may contribute to service developmen
- Understand and act in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
- Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation.
- Understand the importance of following procedures, polices and treatment or care plans.
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting children and their families
- Community experience
- Able to undertake autonomous and independent working
- A sound knowledge of issues around confidentiality
- Children's safeguarding experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Aware of the Healthy Child Programme and the involvement of the 0-19 Team in its delivery
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload
- Ability to communicate effectively, written, verbal, or non-verbal communication, with parents/carers and young people
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
- Knowledge of equality and diversity issues, social exclusion and multi-cultural issues Is up-to-date with legislation and current events
Desirable
- Experience of using Systmone
- Report writing
- Presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
- Understands the principle of confidentiality
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
- Demonstrates professional curiosity
- Has a balanced understanding of self and others
- Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
- Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Can demonstrate flexibility of approach
Other
Essential
- Car user with use of a car and full UK Valid Driving Licence
- Ability to travel across the Milton Keynes sometimes at short notice and carry necessary equipment.
- Flexible working to meet the needs of the service, this may be on occasions outside normal office hours
Emotional and Mental Effort
Essential
- Aware of the range of emotions in self and others
- Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
- Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances
- In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down.
- Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
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).
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Shipley Court
Marsh End Road
Newport Pagnell
MK16 8EA
United Kingdom
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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Shipley Court
Marsh End Road
Newport Pagnell
MK16 8EA
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Transformation Manager
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 2387260
Job summary
Brent Integrated Care Partnership has a number of exciting opportunities available, supporting the borough based partnership to deliver Integrated Neighbourhood Teams in a changing and evolving health and care landscape, as well as running a range of health and care transformation projects across the partnership.
In light of the local ICB restructuring, and the selection of CNWL as the Brent "Integrator" function, the Brent ICP Partners are restructuring their team, leading to a number of vacant positions becoming available.
We have a number of roles available, hosted by CNWL but working as part of a wider partnership of health and care organisations in Brent.
Brent Integrated Care Partnership(Brent ICP) brings together health and care organisations from across the borough. It aims to work collaboratively with all the health, care and wellbeing organisations that serve the community of Brent.
The partnership includes:
Brent Council
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Healthwatch Brent
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
The ICP is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of residents and is committed to working with all of our diverse communities to ensure everyone's needs are met.
Main duties of the job
The Band 7 Transformation Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Assistant Directors within the ICP in the transformation of services in the Borough of Brent. This role involves extensive collaboration with stakeholders, including voluntary community sector enterprises, social care, health, and residents, to ensure the successful delivery of integrated neighbourhood teams and services. The individual will be responsible for mapping services, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing detailed plans for service co-location and integration.
The overarching vision is to elevate the quality of care, health, and well-being for Brent's local residents, ensuring service provision aligns with the community's needs, maintains cost-effectiveness, and produces optimal outcomes for service users. Central to the success of this vision are robust integrated neighbourhood teams and relationships, underpinned by a coordinated strategy across Brent ICP and the broader Northwest London Integrated Care System (ICS). Collaboration with local partners in the NHS, Brent Council, and VCSEs is paramount, with an emphasis on commissioners and providers working collaboratively as a unified partnership system, placing patients and residents at the core of decision-making.
A commitment to involving patients and the public in the decision-making process is integral to this role. This involves actively collaborating with local residents to shape and co-produce services.
About us
Central and North West London Foundation Trust aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, marital/partnership status, race, religion, age, creed, colour, ethnic origin, disability, part-time working status and real or suspected HIV/AIDS status. The Trust has a Valuing Diversity in the Workplace Policy, and you are expected to adhere to the policy and support equality and value diversity by making sure that you do not discriminate, harass or bully colleagues, visitors or service users. You are also expected to make sure that you don't contribute to discrimination, harassment or bullying or condone discrimination, harassment or bullying by others. Everyone has a personal responsibility to promote and develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity, and where your role requires you to manage and supervise others, you have the additional managerial responsibility to ensure that the team you work in does not discriminate, harass or bully.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-J-BR-0839-B
Job locations
Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.
Service Mapping and Improvement
- Support the lead in mapping services to geographical footprints across the Borough.
- Identify opportunities for service improvement and patient outcomes through the co-location of services, closer to home.
- Develop detailed delivery plans for each of the 5 neighbourhoods/connect areas in Brent.
Integrated Pathways and Infrastructure
- Assist in the development of options for improving various services and creating integrated pathways.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure agreement on a shared vision for integrated services.
- Champion the ethos of co-production, especially with residents in the neighbourhoods.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Support the delivery of stakeholder engagement activities to ensure program buy-in across the system.
- Provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information to stakeholders, including that relating to financial flows or contractual set-ups relating to Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) or proposals on new contractual models supporting INTs
- Foster co-production with partners, ensuring resident involvement in decision-making processes.
- Promote ways of working that are conducive to the development of INTs and use persuasive skills, where sometimes the postholder will encounter resistance or need to resolve conflicting opinions to present a way forward.
- The postholder will also be required to present to stakeholder groups such as the GP forum or patient groups about the latest technological developments in ICT related to primary care or to ICT interfaces across the system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.
Service Mapping and Improvement
- Support the lead in mapping services to geographical footprints across the Borough.
- Identify opportunities for service improvement and patient outcomes through the co-location of services, closer to home.
- Develop detailed delivery plans for each of the 5 neighbourhoods/connect areas in Brent.
Integrated Pathways and Infrastructure
- Assist in the development of options for improving various services and creating integrated pathways.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure agreement on a shared vision for integrated services.
- Champion the ethos of co-production, especially with residents in the neighbourhoods.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Support the delivery of stakeholder engagement activities to ensure program buy-in across the system.
- Provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information to stakeholders, including that relating to financial flows or contractual set-ups relating to Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) or proposals on new contractual models supporting INTs
- Foster co-production with partners, ensuring resident involvement in decision-making processes.
- Promote ways of working that are conducive to the development of INTs and use persuasive skills, where sometimes the postholder will encounter resistance or need to resolve conflicting opinions to present a way forward.
- The postholder will also be required to present to stakeholder groups such as the GP forum or patient groups about the latest technological developments in ICT related to primary care or to ICT interfaces across the system.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification at a Masters degree or equivalent level of experience.
- Project management qualification, or equivalent experience in programme/project delivery roles
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in leading transformation projects within health and/or social care settings.
- Proven experience in stakeholder, largely community engagement and co-production
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience across a range of relevant areas, including: finance, contracting, people management and project management.
Skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Demonstrable, recent experience in a performance/quality improvement role in health or social care or similar sector.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification at a Masters degree or equivalent level of experience.
- Project management qualification, or equivalent experience in programme/project delivery roles
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in leading transformation projects within health and/or social care settings.
- Proven experience in stakeholder, largely community engagement and co-production
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience across a range of relevant areas, including: finance, contracting, people management and project management.
Skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Demonstrable, recent experience in a performance/quality improvement role in health or social care or similar sector.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
United Kingdom
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High Intensity CBT Therapist / Clinical Psychologist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 2387259
Job summary
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust works in partnership with Inclusion (Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) to provide The East of England Gambling Service. We are seeking a High Intensity CBT Therapist/ Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique branch of mental health at a time of unprecedented expansion and growth. The post holder will have the chance to make a significant difference to residents in the East of England and to be part of the development of the expansion of our service.The successful candidate will be an energetic and robust individual with sophisticated and sensitive clinical skills, and a proven track record of delivering high quality services in either the NHS, social care or the private sector. Various working locations and remote working across the East of England. Some evening work will also be required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide, evidence-based psychological therapy to people who experience gambling harms in line with the NICE guidelines. The service covers the South West of England and the majority of our work is completed online (although face to face appointments may be required depending on service needs).
- Assess and treat people experiencing gambling harms and co-occurring needs, and maintain associated records on the electronic patient record system.
- Provide high-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions; these will include at least Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing for people with a broad range of needs.
- Provide consultation, liaison, and, where appropriate, clinical supervision to other professionals, including less experienced therapists, Assistant Psychologists, and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
- Undertake clinical audit and service evaluation activities to support the development of services relevant to client needs.
- Develop best-practice knowledge in working with people who gamble and promote expertise in this area, including supporting research projects where appropriate, with the guidance of the Clinical Lead.
In order to be shortlisted for this post, applicants must be qualified and FULLY accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
About us
The working environment will be a specialist NHS gambling Service staffed by a multi-disciplinary team working with outpatients. Although working as part of an MDT team, the post holder will be required to deliver specialist evidence-based psychological treatments that address the client's gambling problems and co-morbid health conditions.The post-holder will have a working base at Milton Keynes but the role is likely to be largely remote working. There will be an expectation of delivering services in other locations across the East of England region to be agreed once demand is clear.Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
333-D-AD-0634
Job locations
Arc MK
33-37 Farthing Grove
Netherfield
MK6 4JH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with young people, family members and others involved in the clients care.
2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients gaming problem and/or mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
3. To work specifically with clients of the East of England Gambling Service contributing to the delivery of individual and group-based psychological treatment programmes (rooted in MI/CBT principles as well as other evidence-based approaches) in conjunction with other Psychologists in the team.
4. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
5. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.
6. To liaise and share risk management information with the MDT and other professionals involved in clients care
7. To discern in collaboration with the MDT when it is appropriate to refer to and/or consult with other agencies such as social services, CMHTs and other specialist agencies.
8. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.
9. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
10. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.
11. To act as care coordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating planning and review of care plans including clients, their carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care.
12. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of treatment.
Job description Job responsibilities 1. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with young people, family members and others involved in the clients care. 2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients gaming problem and/or mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings. 3. To work specifically with clients of the East of England Gambling Service contributing to the delivery of individual and group-based psychological treatment programmes (rooted in MI/CBT principles as well as other evidence-based approaches) in conjunction with other Psychologists in the team. 4. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. 5. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. 6. To liaise and share risk management information with the MDT and other professionals involved in clients care 7. To discern in collaboration with the MDT when it is appropriate to refer to and/or consult with other agencies such as social services, CMHTs and other specialist agencies. 8. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. 9. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. 10. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group. 11. To act as care coordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating planning and review of care plans including clients, their carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care. 12. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of treatment.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Must be fully or provisionally accredited with the BABCP or have completed a BABCP accredited high intensity CBT course or diploma programme.
- Substantial specialist knowledge, theory and skills of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy acquired through diploma / degrees with BABCP accreditation.
- Critical understanding of the relevance of studies of human development, psychopathology, psychology, social issues and evidence based practice.
Desirable
- Qualified/Registered Mental Health Professional
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in an IAPT service or other primary care setting.
- Experience of specialist cognitive-behavioural psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of adult patients in a mental health setting and presenting with problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Specialist experience acquired through having conducted substantial hours of supervised assessment and therapy during training.
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
- Experience of delivering assessments and treatments remotely via video platforms.
Desirable
- Specialist psychotherapeutic working experience.
- Experience of the application of psychotherapy in difference cultural contexts.
- Experience of working within a primary care/community setting.
- Research skills and knowledge and aptitude.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Skills in the use of methods of cognitive behavioural therapy assessment, intervention and management including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and to develop formulations upon which to base treatment.
- Ability to work as a lone practitioner. To plan, organise and prioritise own work and patient caseload.
- Excellent IT and digital skills eg use of patient electronic databases, use of video platforms for patient work.
- Ability to record, monitor and report on clinical information as required.
- Skills in working in multidisciplinary settings.
Desirable
- Ability to provide a culturally-competent and non-stigmatising service.
- Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Must be fully or provisionally accredited with the BABCP or have completed a BABCP accredited high intensity CBT course or diploma programme. Substantial specialist knowledge, theory and skills of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy acquired through diploma / degrees with BABCP accreditation. Critical understanding of the relevance of studies of human development, psychopathology, psychology, social issues and evidence based practice. Desirable Qualified/Registered Mental Health Professional PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working in an IAPT service or other primary care setting. Experience of specialist cognitive-behavioural psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of adult patients in a mental health setting and presenting with problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity. Specialist experience acquired through having conducted substantial hours of supervised assessment and therapy during training. Experience of teaching, training and supervision. Experience of delivering assessments and treatments remotely via video platforms. Desirable Specialist psychotherapeutic working experience. Experience of the application of psychotherapy in difference cultural contexts. Experience of working within a primary care/community setting. Research skills and knowledge and aptitude. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Essential Skills in the use of methods of cognitive behavioural therapy assessment, intervention and management including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and to develop formulations upon which to base treatment. Ability to work as a lone practitioner. To plan, organise and prioritise own work and patient caseload. Excellent IT and digital skills eg use of patient electronic databases, use of video platforms for patient work. Ability to record, monitor and report on clinical information as required. Skills in working in multidisciplinary settings. Desirable Ability to provide a culturally-competent and non-stigmatising service. Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Arc MK
33-37 Farthing Grove
Netherfield
MK6 4JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Arc MK
33-37 Farthing Grove
Netherfield
MK6 4JH
United Kingdom
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Children's Specialist Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 2387258
Job summary
Come and join us and be one of the friendly and supportive 300 Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Central North West London (CNWL) Trust.We work in many different teams in both physical and mental health, as well as a number of specialist areas. You could have a career for life with us and maintain your dual skills.
Ealing Paediatric OT are looking for motivated, flexible and innovative therapists to work with children and young people in Ealing. We are a friendly, dynamic and diverse team who are passionate about supporting children, young people and families in Ealing. We work with a diverse population group across health, education and social care. At the moment we are based at Armstrong Way. We are part of a high level integrated and collaborated partnership between health, education and social care services.
The service is open to all children and young people aged 0-18 with a range of needs. We work along with our therapy colleagues and other agency partners to deliver a service which supports and promotes the health and development of children and young people who are experiencing barriers to participation everyday occupations. These children and young may experience barriers due to physical disability, social communication challenges or other specific developmental differences. Pathways within the service ensure that Multidisciplinary working is integral in the role and provides a whole systems approach for these families, supporting them to tell their story just once
Main duties of the job
Within your clinical role you will demonstrate confidence and competence in delivering assessment and therapy in mainstream school, special schools and clinic settings and the ability to provide comprehensive written clinical reasoning in all documentation.
To demonstrate working autonomously with an understanding of safe lone working is essential as you will be working across various settings, from schools, homes, nurseries and clinics, often on your own.
You will have a strong enthusiasm for working with children and young people and comprehensive knowledge of statutory assessment for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and SEND guidance and how this applies to clinical work.
You will be able to develop your leadership skills with the responsibility of day-to-day operational management of junior staff and monitoring the quality of care given. The post holder will be expected to pro-actively contribute to areas of service development.
About us
CNWL OT have a long-established professional structure, and this includes an AHP director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT, borough and specialist Head OTs. This huge benefit ensures representation of our profession at all levels - both strategically and operationally.
Personal and professional development is a high priority for the profession and is underpinned by our OT R&D strategy, R&D specialist groups and OT clinical networks. This enables us to invest in the development of our staff by providing excellent internal training as well as commissioning specialised external training and providing quality supervision. This ensures all our OTs reach their full potential at every stage of their career. Our commitment to research, audit and evidence-based practice is made possible by our strong links with local universities.
The team has been successful in getting funding from different agencies and has a team of more than 20 staff. We have a strong professional structure with Clinical Leads (Band 8a) and Advanced Therapists (Band 7), each leading on different aspects of service delivery. There are also Band 6 & 5 Therapists and Band 3 Technicians. We have regular in-house and external CPD opportunities and a strong supervision structure.
We recognise that Band 6's are the backbone teams, supporting with leadership and managerial tasks within clinical teams and we will therefore support their development both clinically and managerially.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year Per annum incl. HCAS [pro rata if PT]
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-G-ECP-0718
Job locations
Ealing Community Partners
West London NHS Trust, 1 Armstrong Way London
Southall - London
UB2 4SD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and highly committed individuals to work within this unique and vibrant OT team. Other than working closely together, we also have fun and bond through the many team social activities!
This is a fixed-term appointment for the period of 24 month post. Completion of the contract does not, by itself, guarantee renewal or further or permanent employment.
This post will involve working in a mixture of clinics, mainstream and specials schools. Our service is keen to focus on evidence-based family-centred care principles and applying best practice guidelines to enable occupational participation. We are open to new ideas and constantly reviewing and modifying the way we work.
In this role as a member of the Childrens Integrated Therapies Service, you will be expected to be a competent OT who is able to autonomously deliver evidence-based therapy to children and young people through full age ranges and across a variety of needs.
You will be part of a community team where your proven ability to work collaboratively with children, young people and their families will support their development and facilitate them in achieving their aspirations. This will include being part of an immediate Occupational Therapy team and working with a broad multidisciplinary team and other partner agencies - forming part of network of support around the child and their family.
You will be expected to work autonomously across the community settings, working jointly with our partner services of Education and Social Care. Throughout your working you are required to always maintain safeguarding of children and young people.
Your leaderships skills will enable you to engage in development and support of the team, through supervision, training and guidance to team and contribute to development of the service.
We are looking for team players who have a range of clinical experiences. Candidates will need to have good communication skills and any experience in working within an inter-disciplinary team and interagency collaboration will be an advantage. Regular supervision and support will be provided by Band 7. Are you the people we are looking for?
This role is an Ealing Community Partners role through CNWL Trust. Please note that the post does not meet the application criteria for the trust's Golden Hello and Relocation package.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and highly committed individuals to work within this unique and vibrant OT team. Other than working closely together, we also have fun and bond through the many team social activities!
This is a fixed-term appointment for the period of 24 month post. Completion of the contract does not, by itself, guarantee renewal or further or permanent employment.
This post will involve working in a mixture of clinics, mainstream and specials schools. Our service is keen to focus on evidence-based family-centred care principles and applying best practice guidelines to enable occupational participation. We are open to new ideas and constantly reviewing and modifying the way we work.
In this role as a member of the Childrens Integrated Therapies Service, you will be expected to be a competent OT who is able to autonomously deliver evidence-based therapy to children and young people through full age ranges and across a variety of needs.
You will be part of a community team where your proven ability to work collaboratively with children, young people and their families will support their development and facilitate them in achieving their aspirations. This will include being part of an immediate Occupational Therapy team and working with a broad multidisciplinary team and other partner agencies - forming part of network of support around the child and their family.
You will be expected to work autonomously across the community settings, working jointly with our partner services of Education and Social Care. Throughout your working you are required to always maintain safeguarding of children and young people.
Your leaderships skills will enable you to engage in development and support of the team, through supervision, training and guidance to team and contribute to development of the service.
We are looking for team players who have a range of clinical experiences. Candidates will need to have good communication skills and any experience in working within an inter-disciplinary team and interagency collaboration will be an advantage. Regular supervision and support will be provided by Band 7. Are you the people we are looking for?
This role is an Ealing Community Partners role through CNWL Trust. Please note that the post does not meet the application criteria for the trust's Golden Hello and Relocation package.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
- Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of continuous professional development (e.g. attendance of journal clubs, conferences, professional specialist interest activities) in the field of OT.
Desirable
- MSc in OT.
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist training courses e.g. School AMPS, CO-OP, OPC, Sensory Integration etc.
- Registered member with relevant professional bodies e.g. RCOT, RCOT CYPFSS etc.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group.
- Good knowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to client group)
- Good knowledge of the principles of clinical governance including patient safety, quality, clinical audit and patient experience
- Good knowledge of the roles of other professionals across agencies
- Awareness of Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Broad and deep knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group.
- Knowledge of typical child development and its application in OT assessment and intervention
- Display understanding and use of evidence-based practice e.g. application of current research, reflection of practice.
- Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team and/or also working across different settings and agencies, e.g. acute, community, education, social services.
- Basic knowledge of relevant legislation or policies related to working with children, young people and families.
- Basic level of knowledge and experience in service development and clinical governance e.g. audits.
Desirable
- Experience of using Systmone as the electronic record
- Evidence of reflective clinical practise such as audits and CPD
- Experience working within schools' settings and SEND services.
- Working/clinical experience within paediatric OT.
- Other Band 6 work experience within a related field.
- Knowledge and experience in the Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
- Experience completing OT assessments and EHCP-related reports
Previous Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience and practice in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
- Experience in working as part of a team.
- Experience of delivering training packages to patients, parents and carers and other professionals
- Relevant specialist area experience post registration
- Knowledge of (childrens) occupational therapy equipment and resources
- Experience of working in community settings and autonomously as a lone practitioner
- Experience of supervising students / more junior members of staff
Desirable
- Experience of service developments/project
- Ability to supervise and teach junior staff, Occupational Therapy Students / Technicians / Assistants.
Apptitudes, Attitudes and Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member.
- Good analytical and reflection skills.
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Embodies fairness, openness, honesty and kindness in all work engagement
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with professionals, children / young people and their families
- Be flexible and adaptive in a changing environment.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise and teach junior staff, Occupational Therapy Students / Technicians / Assistants.
- Ability to facilitate group intervention/ training.
- Ability to work under pressure and independently.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidiscilinary team.
Other
Essential
- IT literacy across multiple platforms
Desirable
- Ability to travel independently from base to other settings in the community by using own car or public transport.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
- Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of continuous professional development (e.g. attendance of journal clubs, conferences, professional specialist interest activities) in the field of OT.
Desirable
- MSc in OT.
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist training courses e.g. School AMPS, CO-OP, OPC, Sensory Integration etc.
- Registered member with relevant professional bodies e.g. RCOT, RCOT CYPFSS etc.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group.
- Good knowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to client group)
- Good knowledge of the principles of clinical governance including patient safety, quality, clinical audit and patient experience
- Good knowledge of the roles of other professionals across agencies
- Awareness of Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Broad and deep knowledge of a range of assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group.
- Knowledge of typical child development and its application in OT assessment and intervention
- Display understanding and use of evidence-based practice e.g. application of current research, reflection of practice.
- Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team and/or also working across different settings and agencies, e.g. acute, community, education, social services.
- Basic knowledge of relevant legislation or policies related to working with children, young people and families.
- Basic level of knowledge and experience in service development and clinical governance e.g. audits.
Desirable
- Experience of using Systmone as the electronic record
- Evidence of reflective clinical practise such as audits and CPD
- Experience working within schools' settings and SEND services.
- Working/clinical experience within paediatric OT.
- Other Band 6 work experience within a related field.
- Knowledge and experience in the Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
- Experience completing OT assessments and EHCP-related reports
Previous Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience and practice in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
- Experience in working as part of a team.
- Experience of delivering training packages to patients, parents and carers and other professionals
- Relevant specialist area experience post registration
- Knowledge of (childrens) occupational therapy equipment and resources
- Experience of working in community settings and autonomously as a lone practitioner
- Experience of supervising students / more junior members of staff
Desirable
- Experience of service developments/project
- Ability to supervise and teach junior staff, Occupational Therapy Students / Technicians / Assistants.
Apptitudes, Attitudes and Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member.
- Good analytical and reflection skills.
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Embodies fairness, openness, honesty and kindness in all work engagement
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with professionals, children / young people and their families
- Be flexible and adaptive in a changing environment.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise and teach junior staff, Occupational Therapy Students / Technicians / Assistants.
- Ability to facilitate group intervention/ training.
- Ability to work under pressure and independently.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidiscilinary team.
Other
Essential
- IT literacy across multiple platforms
Desirable
- Ability to travel independently from base to other settings in the community by using own car or public transport.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ealing Community Partners
West London NHS Trust, 1 Armstrong Way London
Southall - London
UB2 4SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ealing Community Partners
West London NHS Trust, 1 Armstrong Way London
Southall - London
UB2 4SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
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Consultant Psychologist: Whole Systems – Adult Mental Health
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 2387257
Job summary
Harrow's internationally recognised trauma-informed adult mental health services are seeking a Consultant Psychologist to provide whole-systems psychological leadership across an agreed portfolio. The post will focus mainly on acute services, including two inpatient wards, the Home Treatment Team, Mental Health Emergency Assessment Centre and Psychiatric Liaison, alongside operational management and clinical responsibilities within the community adult mental health hub.
Working across acute and community pathways, the post-holder will promote continuity of psychological care and embed psychologically informed, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice throughout the service-user journey. They will provide strategic, professional and operational leadership to psychology and psychological therapies staff, influence multidisciplinary care and service development, and support high-quality assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex mental health presentations.
The post-holder will lead the continued development and implementation of Harrow's Trauma-Informed Approaches model across adult mental health services. They will build on established published work across acute and community settings (Nikopaschos et al., 2023; 2025)that has informed national policy, including NHS England's Guidelines for Acute Inpatient Mental Health Care for Adults and Older Adults (2023).
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide consultant-level clinical, professional, strategic and operational leadership across the agreed portfolio, with primary responsibility for the leadership and development of psychology within acute adult mental health services. They will also hold defined operational management and clinical responsibilities within community adult mental health services, supporting an integrated whole-system approach.
As a senior leader, the post-holder will work closely with service and clinical leads and the wider multidisciplinary workforce to shape psychologically informed pathways, improve continuity between acute and community care, and contribute to service planning, quality improvement, governance, workforce development and evaluation. They will provide highly specialist assessment, formulation, consultation and intervention in relation to complex presentations and systems, alongside supervision, teaching, training and expert advice.
The post-holder will provide professional leadership to psychology and psychological therapies staff, support safe and effective practice, and develop the capability of the wider workforce to deliver psychologically informed care. They will play a central role in embedding Trauma-Informed Approaches, strengthening the learning culture, supporting research and audit, and ensuring that service development is informed by evidence, outcomes and service-user experience.
About us
There's a place for you at CNWL.We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£85,641 to £97,746 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-J-HA-0758
Job locations
Northwick Park Mental Health Unit
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
KR 1: Clinical and client care
To lead, plan and ensure the delivery of a highly specialist psychology and psychotherapy service across the adult mental health pathway, while maintaining effective psychological interfaces with community services.
To provide expert psychological assessment, formulation, consultation and intervention for service users with severe, complex and high-risk presentations, including psychosis, trauma-related difficulties, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, interpersonal difficulties and co-occurring substance use or neurodevelopmental needs.
To offer expert advice where clinical information is incomplete, contradictory or contested, integrating psychological, social, cultural, developmental and risk information to support complex decision-making.
To provide culturally responsive and accessible interventions with service users, carers and families when indicated.
To ensure that assessment and intervention are proportionate to the acute context and support stabilisation, relational safety, recovery, discharge planning and continuity of care.
To assess and monitor risk, contribute to formulation-based risk management plans and support multidisciplinary decision-making in situations involving significant uncertainty or potential harm.
To undertake direct clinical work where this adds specialist value, while balancing clinical activity with strategic leadership and operational responsibilities.
To ensure that pathways facilitate timely transfer, discharge and follow-up between inpatient, crisis and community teams.
KR 2: Leadership for team and service clinical functioning
To be the senior psychology lead for the agreed whole systems adult mental health portfolio (predominantly acute adult mental health services with additional community adult mental health responsibilities) and provide visible, accessible and authoritative professional leadership.
To ensure that all adult mental health teams work within a coherent psychologically informed and trauma-informed framework, promoting psychological safety, relational practice and least restrictive care.
To chair or contribute to relevant service, governance and psychology meetings and ensure agreed actions are implemented and reviewed.
To provide defined operational management support and oversight to community psychology provision, including advice on capacity, demand, prioritisation, caseload systems, access, quality and complex staffing matters.
To support effective clinical and operational interfaces between acute and community psychology services, reducing fragmentation and promoting continuity across transitions.
To advise senior managers and multidisciplinary colleagues on the psychological dimensions of service delivery, workforce wellbeing, team functioning and complex clinical care.
To lead approaches that improve access, experience and outcomes for diverse local communities and proactively challenge discrimination and inequity.
To support teams following serious incidents, highly distressing events or sustained operational pressure, within the boundaries of the role and Trust processes.
KR 3: Policy, strategy and service development
To interpret national, Trust and divisional policy and guidance and lead its implementation within the post-holders area of responsibility.
To lead the strategic development of acute psychology provision and contribute to the development of adult mental health pathways across inpatient, crisis and community services.
To identify service gaps, develop business cases and options appraisals, and lead agreed improvement programmes that may affect more than one service area.
To ensure meaningful involvement of service users and carers in service design, delivery, evaluation and improvement.
To participate in, and lead where appropriate, Trust, divisional and borough committees, working groups and transformation programmes.
To establish standards, pathways and operating procedures that clarify the contribution of psychological professions across acute and community care.
To monitor the impact of developments through agreed quality, experience, outcome and equality measures.
Please see attached JD for full details.
Job description Job responsibilities KR 1: Clinical and client care To lead, plan and ensure the delivery of a highly specialist psychology and psychotherapy service across the adult mental health pathway, while maintaining effective psychological interfaces with community services. To provide expert psychological assessment, formulation, consultation and intervention for service users with severe, complex and high-risk presentations, including psychosis, trauma-related difficulties, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, interpersonal difficulties and co-occurring substance use or neurodevelopmental needs. To offer expert advice where clinical information is incomplete, contradictory or contested, integrating psychological, social, cultural, developmental and risk information to support complex decision-making. To provide culturally responsive and accessible interventions with service users, carers and families when indicated. To ensure that assessment and intervention are proportionate to the acute context and support stabilisation, relational safety, recovery, discharge planning and continuity of care. To assess and monitor risk, contribute to formulation-based risk management plans and support multidisciplinary decision-making in situations involving significant uncertainty or potential harm. To undertake direct clinical work where this adds specialist value, while balancing clinical activity with strategic leadership and operational responsibilities. To ensure that pathways facilitate timely transfer, discharge and follow-up between inpatient, crisis and community teams. KR 2: Leadership for team and service clinical functioning To be the senior psychology lead for the agreed whole systems adult mental health portfolio (predominantly acute adult mental health services with additional community adult mental health responsibilities) and provide visible, accessible and authoritative professional leadership. To ensure that all adult mental health teams work within a coherent psychologically informed and trauma-informed framework, promoting psychological safety, relational practice and least restrictive care. To chair or contribute to relevant service, governance and psychology meetings and ensure agreed actions are implemented and reviewed. To provide defined operational management support and oversight to community psychology provision, including advice on capacity, demand, prioritisation, caseload systems, access, quality and complex staffing matters. To support effective clinical and operational interfaces between acute and community psychology services, reducing fragmentation and promoting continuity across transitions. To advise senior managers and multidisciplinary colleagues on the psychological dimensions of service delivery, workforce wellbeing, team functioning and complex clinical care. To lead approaches that improve access, experience and outcomes for diverse local communities and proactively challenge discrimination and inequity. To support teams following serious incidents, highly distressing events or sustained operational pressure, within the boundaries of the role and Trust processes. KR 3: Policy, strategy and service development To interpret national, Trust and divisional policy and guidance and lead its implementation within the post-holders area of responsibility. To lead the strategic development of acute psychology provision and contribute to the development of adult mental health pathways across inpatient, crisis and community services. To identify service gaps, develop business cases and options appraisals, and lead agreed improvement programmes that may affect more than one service area. To ensure meaningful involvement of service users and carers in service design, delivery, evaluation and improvement. To participate in, and lead where appropriate, Trust, divisional and borough committees, working groups and transformation programmes. To establish standards, pathways and operating procedures that clarify the contribution of psychological professions across acute and community care. To monitor the impact of developments through agreed quality, experience, outcome and equality measures. Please see attached JD for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
Essential
- Professional doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or an equivalent qualification accepted by the HCPC for registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist and evidence of continuing professional development.
- Advanced post-qualification training in one or more specialist areas relevant to adult mental health, equivalent to postgraduate diploma level through formal study or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning
- Completed training in clinical supervision
Desirable
- Formal leadership, management, quality improvement or organisational consultancy qualification.
- Additional training relevant to acute care, trauma informed practice, psychosis, complex emotional needs, neuropsychology or systemic practice.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-qualification experience in adult mental health, including significant experience in acute inpatient, crisis or closely related services.
- Demonstrable experience as a senior clinical specialist with service-level leadership responsibilities.
- Experience of expert assessment, formulation and intervention with adults presenting with severe, complex and high-risk mental health needs.
- Experience of leading psychological provision within multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems.
- Experience of operational and people management, including supervision, appraisal, recruitment, workload allocation and management of performance or conduct concerns.
- Experience of supporting or overseeing services across more than one team or pathway, including managing interfaces and transitions. (
- Experience of developing and implementing service changes that have impact beyond a single team.
- Experience of clinical governance, incident learning, audit, quality improvement and outcome measurement.
- Experience of teaching, consultation and supervision across professional groups and levels of seniority.
- Experience of working with and addressing issues of diversity, inequality and accessibility within local communities.
Desirable
- Experience of community mental health hub leadership or operational oversight.
- Experience of budget management, business-case development or workforce modelling.
- Record of publication or presentation in academic, professional or service settings.
Person Specification Qualifications and registration Essential Professional doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or an equivalent qualification accepted by the HCPC for registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist and evidence of continuing professional development. Advanced post-qualification training in one or more specialist areas relevant to adult mental health, equivalent to postgraduate diploma level through formal study or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning Completed training in clinical supervision Desirable Formal leadership, management, quality improvement or organisational consultancy qualification. Additional training relevant to acute care, trauma informed practice, psychosis, complex emotional needs, neuropsychology or systemic practice. Experience Essential Substantial post-qualification experience in adult mental health, including significant experience in acute inpatient, crisis or closely related services. Demonstrable experience as a senior clinical specialist with service-level leadership responsibilities. Experience of expert assessment, formulation and intervention with adults presenting with severe, complex and high-risk mental health needs. Experience of leading psychological provision within multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems. Experience of operational and people management, including supervision, appraisal, recruitment, workload allocation and management of performance or conduct concerns. Experience of supporting or overseeing services across more than one team or pathway, including managing interfaces and transitions. ( Experience of developing and implementing service changes that have impact beyond a single team. Experience of clinical governance, incident learning, audit, quality improvement and outcome measurement. Experience of teaching, consultation and supervision across professional groups and levels of seniority. Experience of working with and addressing issues of diversity, inequality and accessibility within local communities. Desirable Experience of community mental health hub leadership or operational oversight. Experience of budget management, business-case development or workforce modelling. Record of publication or presentation in academic, professional or service 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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northwick Park Mental Health Unit
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northwick Park Mental Health Unit
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
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Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in Eating Disorders
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2384120
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the CNWL eating disorders service. We are offering a permanent full time Senior Psychologist post within the Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service.
Main duties of the job
This position involves providing specialist therapies to clients across all sectors of care, although the majority of the work will be working with the inpatient staff and patients.
This includes the provision of highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy, whilst also offering advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to colleagues and to other non-professional carers. The post holder will be responsible for line management and clinical supervision to attached supervisees while working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams' policies and procedures. In addition, the post will require skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team and service. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing assessment and treatment to adults with eating disorders.
About us
The post holder will be based at the Paddington Clinic (Health @ The Stowe) and will provide clinical and other services across the inpatient, day patient and outpatient programmes. Depending on service need, you may be expected to work flexibly across sites (Chelsea, Paddington and Harrow-on-the-Hill). Service provision within this scope may at times involve travelling to different sites within the catchment area.
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Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496 a year Pro rata per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
333-G-ED-0498
Job locations
Health @ The Stowe
26 Harrow Road
London
W25ES
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To provide specialist assessments of clients referred to the team, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources (including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care).
- To diagnose patients eating and related psychiatric problems.
- To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems. To employ methods based upon evidence of efficacy across inpatient, day patient and outpatient settings.
- To be responsible for implementing psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups. This occurs within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
- To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual.
- To integrate (with the psychological formulation) an understanding of the medical aspects of the eating disorders and associated medical conditions
- To liaise with other clinicians involved in the patients care, in order that appropriate physical checks and interventions are carried out to ensure the patients physical safety.
- To understand the role of relevant physical treatments (e.g. nutrition, pharmacology).
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.
- To provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
- To provide expertise, advice and support to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the treatment team.
- To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.
- To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients, and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni and multi-disciplinary care.
- To act as care coordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating planning and review of care plans under enhanced CPA including clients, their carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care.
- To lead on psychological thinking and psychological treatment provision in our inpatient ward and day programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To provide specialist assessments of clients referred to the team, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources (including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care).
- To diagnose patients eating and related psychiatric problems.
- To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems. To employ methods based upon evidence of efficacy across inpatient, day patient and outpatient settings.
- To be responsible for implementing psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups. This occurs within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
- To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual.
- To integrate (with the psychological formulation) an understanding of the medical aspects of the eating disorders and associated medical conditions
- To liaise with other clinicians involved in the patients care, in order that appropriate physical checks and interventions are carried out to ensure the patients physical safety.
- To understand the role of relevant physical treatments (e.g. nutrition, pharmacology).
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.
- To provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
- To provide expertise, advice and support to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the treatment team.
- To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.
- To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients, and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni and multi-disciplinary care.
- To act as care coordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating planning and review of care plans under enhanced CPA including clients, their carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care.
- To lead on psychological thinking and psychological treatment provision in our inpatient ward and day programme.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology or an equivalent subject relevant to mental health.
- D. Clin. Psych in clinical psychology/counselling psychology OR PGDip/MSc in CBT or CAT
- Doctoral level training in an applied clinical field that includes models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. This must be accredited by the relevant professional body.
Desirable
- Training in additional therapy models such as cognitive analytic therapy, EMDR, dialectical behaviour therapy
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of the theoretical and evidence base for understanding, formulating and treating the eating disorders and comorbid personality pathology.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of mental health.
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one other specialised psychological therapy.
- Training in supervision of trainees and assistants.
- Evidence of continuing professional development, as recommended by the relevant professional body.
- Maintaining a high degree of professionalism and commitment to ongoing therapy in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of therapy in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Publication and presentation of clinical research in the field of the eating disorders or associated areas of mental health.
- Knowledge of theory and practice of personality disorders treatment and therapy
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Substantial post-qualification experience of working within a relevant therapeutic framework, with patients who present with problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity. This should include specialist training/experience.
- Substantial supervised post-qualification experience of delivering evidence-based therapy for the eating disorders and common comorbid conditions.
- Provision of supervision (peer, individual or group) to trainees and assistants working in a mental health setting.
- Experience working with individuals who have personality disorders.
- Experience in working on an eating disorder inpatient ward.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of the application of therapy in different cultural contexts.
- Supervised experience of delivering other treatments for the eating disorders, including cognitive analytic therapy, motivational work and/or dialectical behavioural therapy methods.
- Provision of supervision to clinicians and trainees working with the eating disorders.
Other
Essential
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology or an equivalent subject relevant to mental health.
- D. Clin. Psych in clinical psychology/counselling psychology OR PGDip/MSc in CBT or CAT
- Doctoral level training in an applied clinical field that includes models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. This must be accredited by the relevant professional body.
Desirable
- Training in additional therapy models such as cognitive analytic therapy, EMDR, dialectical behaviour therapy
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of the theoretical and evidence base for understanding, formulating and treating the eating disorders and comorbid personality pathology.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of mental health.
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one other specialised psychological therapy.
- Training in supervision of trainees and assistants.
- Evidence of continuing professional development, as recommended by the relevant professional body.
- Maintaining a high degree of professionalism and commitment to ongoing therapy in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of therapy in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Publication and presentation of clinical research in the field of the eating disorders or associated areas of mental health.
- Knowledge of theory and practice of personality disorders treatment and therapy
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Substantial post-qualification experience of working within a relevant therapeutic framework, with patients who present with problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity. This should include specialist training/experience.
- Substantial supervised post-qualification experience of delivering evidence-based therapy for the eating disorders and common comorbid conditions.
- Provision of supervision (peer, individual or group) to trainees and assistants working in a mental health setting.
- Experience working with individuals who have personality disorders.
- Experience in working on an eating disorder inpatient ward.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of the application of therapy in different cultural contexts.
- Supervised experience of delivering other treatments for the eating disorders, including cognitive analytic therapy, motivational work and/or dialectical behavioural therapy methods.
- Provision of supervision to clinicians and trainees working with the eating disorders.
Other
Essential
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Health @ The Stowe
26 Harrow Road
London
W25ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Health @ The Stowe
26 Harrow Road
London
W25ES
United Kingdom
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CAMHS Team Administrator
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2384119
Job summary
The CAMHS Team Administrator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to Harrow CAMHS, ensuring the efficient operation of clinical and administrative pathways.
The post holder will act as a key point of contact for children, young people, families, professionals, and partner agencies, supporting referral management, appointment booking, waiting list administration, clinical correspondence, information sharing, and data quality requirements.
The post holder will work within agreed service standards and operational procedures, ensuring that enquiries are managed professionally, information is processed accurately and confidentially, and communications are appropriately escalated where clinical action is required.
The Team Administrator will play an important role in supporting patient flow through CAMHS pathways and ensuring the service meets performance, access and waiting-time targets
Main duties of the job
-Providing comprehensive administrative support to multidisciplinaryCAMHS teams, including word processing, filing, email management, photocopying, data entry and spreadsheet creation. -Managing appointment diaries and team information systems. -Handling telephone and reception enquiries professionally. -Maintaining organised administrative systems to support service delivery -Monitoring demand and escalating concerns according to agreed protocols. -Ordering stationery and equipment and supporting the team with general administrative tasks
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We are proud of our diversity and continue to undertake initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, and people with disabilities. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high-quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,630 to £32,346 a year Pro rata per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
333-G-CA-1767
Job locations
Harrow CAMHS, Ash Tree Clinic
322 Northolt Road
Harrow
HA2 8EQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Job SummaryThe CAMHS Team Administrator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to Harrow CAMHS, ensuring the efficient operation of clinical and administrative pathways.
The post holder will act as a key point of contact for children, young people, families, professionals, and partner agencies, supporting referral management, appointment booking, waiting list administration, clinical correspondence, information sharing, and data quality requirements.
The post holder will work within agreed service standards and operational procedures, ensuring that enquiries are managed professionally, information is processed accurately and confidentially, and communications are appropriately escalated where clinical action is required.
The Team Administrator will play an important role in supporting patient flow through CAMHS pathways and ensuring the service meets performance, access and waiting-time targets.
Key Responsibilities
Service Administration
- Act as a first point of contact for the Harrow CAMHS service, responding to telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Manage referrals, waiting lists and appointment bookings in line with Trust procedures and service targets.
- Ensure referrals are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Support clinical pathways from referral to discharge, maintaining accurate records throughout.
- Coordinate clinic appointments, reviews, assessments, meetings and multi-disciplinary appointments.
- Ensure children, young people and families receive appointment notifications and relevant information in a timely manner.
- Monitor appointment outcomes and support effective management of DNA (Did Not Attend) and cancellation processes.
- Maintain accurate patient demographic information and electronic records.
- Support the collection and recording of outcome measures as required.
Information Management and Communication
- Ensure all incoming correspondence, including emails from external professionals, is reviewed, appropriately actioned and forwarded to the relevant clinician in a timely manner.
- Ensure correspondence and communications are uploaded accurately to the patient record.
- Escalate urgent clinical information and safeguarding concerns immediately in accordance with local procedures.
- Seek clarification from clinicians where there is uncertainty regarding appropriate responses to professional enquiries.
- Support effective communication between patients, families, clinicians and partner agencies.
- Maintain confidentiality and information governance standards at all times.
Administrative Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to clinical and managerial staff.
- Prepare letters, clinic lists, reports, presentations and meeting documentation as required.
- Organise and coordinate meetings, including booking rooms, preparing agendas and taking minutes when required.
- Maintain electronic filing systems and ensure documents are stored appropriately.
- Support service audits, data collection exercises and quality improvement initiatives.
- Order stationery, equipment and supplies in line with Trust procedures.
- Distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence as required.
Data Quality and Performance
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of information onto Trust clinical systems.
- Support data validation activities and ensure patient records are maintained to a high standard.
- Assist with the production of activity reports and performance information.
- Support monitoring of waiting lists and patient pathways.
- Escalate identified delays, backlogs or administrative risks to supervisors or managers.
- Contribute to achieving local and national performance targets.
Working with Families and Professionals
- Provide a professional and responsive service to children, young people and their families.
- Support families who may require additional assistance to engage with service processes, including appointment arrangements and questionnaire completion.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals including schools, social care, health services and voluntary organisations.
- Use communication methods appropriate to individual needs, including arranging interpreters where required.
Safeguarding
The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults.
They must:
- Comply with Trust safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Report concerns promptly through appropriate channels.
- Maintain up-to-date safeguarding training appropriate to the role.
- Escalate urgent safeguarding information received through telephone calls, emails or correspondence without delay.
Information Governance
The post holder will:
- Adhere to Data Protection legislation, Information Governance standards and Trust policies.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ensure electronic and paper records are handled securely.
- Record information accurately and contemporaneously.
Health and Safety
The post holder is responsible for:
- Working in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and Trust policies.
- Reporting incidents, risks and near misses through Trust reporting systems.
- Participating in mandatory and statutory training.
- Taking reasonable care for their own safety and that of others
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Job SummaryThe CAMHS Team Administrator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to Harrow CAMHS, ensuring the efficient operation of clinical and administrative pathways.
The post holder will act as a key point of contact for children, young people, families, professionals, and partner agencies, supporting referral management, appointment booking, waiting list administration, clinical correspondence, information sharing, and data quality requirements.
The post holder will work within agreed service standards and operational procedures, ensuring that enquiries are managed professionally, information is processed accurately and confidentially, and communications are appropriately escalated where clinical action is required.
The Team Administrator will play an important role in supporting patient flow through CAMHS pathways and ensuring the service meets performance, access and waiting-time targets.
Key Responsibilities
Service Administration
- Act as a first point of contact for the Harrow CAMHS service, responding to telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Manage referrals, waiting lists and appointment bookings in line with Trust procedures and service targets.
- Ensure referrals are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Support clinical pathways from referral to discharge, maintaining accurate records throughout.
- Coordinate clinic appointments, reviews, assessments, meetings and multi-disciplinary appointments.
- Ensure children, young people and families receive appointment notifications and relevant information in a timely manner.
- Monitor appointment outcomes and support effective management of DNA (Did Not Attend) and cancellation processes.
- Maintain accurate patient demographic information and electronic records.
- Support the collection and recording of outcome measures as required.
Information Management and Communication
- Ensure all incoming correspondence, including emails from external professionals, is reviewed, appropriately actioned and forwarded to the relevant clinician in a timely manner.
- Ensure correspondence and communications are uploaded accurately to the patient record.
- Escalate urgent clinical information and safeguarding concerns immediately in accordance with local procedures.
- Seek clarification from clinicians where there is uncertainty regarding appropriate responses to professional enquiries.
- Support effective communication between patients, families, clinicians and partner agencies.
- Maintain confidentiality and information governance standards at all times.
Administrative Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to clinical and managerial staff.
- Prepare letters, clinic lists, reports, presentations and meeting documentation as required.
- Organise and coordinate meetings, including booking rooms, preparing agendas and taking minutes when required.
- Maintain electronic filing systems and ensure documents are stored appropriately.
- Support service audits, data collection exercises and quality improvement initiatives.
- Order stationery, equipment and supplies in line with Trust procedures.
- Distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence as required.
Data Quality and Performance
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of information onto Trust clinical systems.
- Support data validation activities and ensure patient records are maintained to a high standard.
- Assist with the production of activity reports and performance information.
- Support monitoring of waiting lists and patient pathways.
- Escalate identified delays, backlogs or administrative risks to supervisors or managers.
- Contribute to achieving local and national performance targets.
Working with Families and Professionals
- Provide a professional and responsive service to children, young people and their families.
- Support families who may require additional assistance to engage with service processes, including appointment arrangements and questionnaire completion.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals including schools, social care, health services and voluntary organisations.
- Use communication methods appropriate to individual needs, including arranging interpreters where required.
Safeguarding
The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults.
They must:
- Comply with Trust safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Report concerns promptly through appropriate channels.
- Maintain up-to-date safeguarding training appropriate to the role.
- Escalate urgent safeguarding information received through telephone calls, emails or correspondence without delay.
Information Governance
The post holder will:
- Adhere to Data Protection legislation, Information Governance standards and Trust policies.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ensure electronic and paper records are handled securely.
- Record information accurately and contemporaneously.
Health and Safety
The post holder is responsible for:
- Working in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and Trust policies.
- Reporting incidents, risks and near misses through Trust reporting systems.
- Participating in mandatory and statutory training.
- Taking reasonable care for their own safety and that of others
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. Evidence of administrative training or equivalent experience.
- NVQ 3 in Business Administration or evidence of equivalent practical experience.
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in an administrative role
- Skilled in using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Data entry skills including knowledge of using Excel
- Familiarity with switchboard duties.
- Understanding of Data Protection / Confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Administration systems
- Other windows packages for example Power Point and Outlook
- Application of technology in the office i.e. Email and Networking
- Experience of working in the NHS and knowledge of mental health terminology
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to prioritise workload ,and plan and organise own time effectively
- Exercise own judgement when dealing with enquiries from patients, parents/carers or other professionals
- Ability to act independently, and on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a pressured environment
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly & under pressure
- Ability to manage own workload without direct supervision
- Able to deal with difficult/emotional callers
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse inner city area. Working in a Multidisciplinary Health Team
- An Understanding of Office Procedures
- Understanding of hospital and/or social services environments
- Knowledge and understanding of medical terms.
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Guardian
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. Evidence of administrative training or equivalent experience.
- NVQ 3 in Business Administration or evidence of equivalent practical experience.
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in an administrative role
- Skilled in using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Data entry skills including knowledge of using Excel
- Familiarity with switchboard duties.
- Understanding of Data Protection / Confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Administration systems
- Other windows packages for example Power Point and Outlook
- Application of technology in the office i.e. Email and Networking
- Experience of working in the NHS and knowledge of mental health terminology
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to prioritise workload ,and plan and organise own time effectively
- Exercise own judgement when dealing with enquiries from patients, parents/carers or other professionals
- Ability to act independently, and on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a pressured environment
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly & under pressure
- Ability to manage own workload without direct supervision
- Able to deal with difficult/emotional callers
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse inner city area. Working in a Multidisciplinary Health Team
- An Understanding of Office Procedures
- Understanding of hospital and/or social services environments
- Knowledge and understanding of medical terms.
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Guardian
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrow CAMHS, Ash Tree Clinic
322 Northolt Road
Harrow
HA2 8EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrow CAMHS, Ash Tree Clinic
322 Northolt Road
Harrow
HA2 8EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
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CYP-PT Systemic Family Practice MHST
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2384118
Job summary
Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CYP-PT Systemic Family Practitioner. At Harrow and Hillingdon MHST we work with young people with mild to moderate MH presentations in schools. The post holder will be responsible for delivering systemic interventions within an MHST in identified schools and colleges in the central areas of Harrow and Hillingdon.
You will normally have a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc) AND a registerable professional qualification (e.g. as a counselling/clinical/educational psychologist, social worker, counsellor ( three year minimum training, full BACP accredited membership (MBACP Accred) and experience inthe public or voluntary sector), mental health nurse, occupational therapist, art / music therapist. Applications MAY be considered from those with relevant first degree who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting. You will be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being. This role requires flexibility and adaptability and above all, a passion for working with children and young people with mental health difficulties within an educational context.
Main duties of the job
CYP-PT Systemic Family Pracitioners will be responsible for delivering interventions within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools and colleges, whilst receiving clinical supervision and be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being.
The practitioner will play a key role in
- Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders
- Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education setting to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
- Developing and delivering systemic evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings
- Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service
- Providing support to Education and Mental Health practitioners
To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HERE for one of our CAMHS video
About us
The successful candidates would be working within Harrow and Hillingdon MHSTs (Mental Health Support Team).
The MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school/education setting in the Hillingdon area.
The purpose of the team is to
- Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues.
- Support the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.
- Give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.
Young people have access to the MHST via one phone number. School staff and other potential referrers are able to contact a team of clinical staff to discuss potential referrals.
The MHST will manage referrals, deal with queries, undertake clinical telephone triage and face to face assessment, give advice and signpost young people where appropriate.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
333-G-CA-1774
Job locations
Minet Clinic, Avondale Drive Hillingdon & Ash Tree Clinic, Harrow
Hillingdon & South Harrow Harrow
UB3 3NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- To deliver under supervision, high-quality, brief outcome focused evidence-based group and individual systemic interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties in and around schools. The post holder will be responsible for delivering clinical interventions within the MHST and will receive clinical supervision from the teams senior practitioner.
- Promoting the mental and emotional health of children, young people and families in the community through evidenced based clinical interventions.
- To undertake initial school based and community-based assessments and to deliver a range of early interventions to children and young people with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Contribute to the overall assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people in terms of their mental health needs.
- To offer support, advice, signposting and onward referral to children, professionals requesting advice.
- To provide professional advice and consultation.
- To provide education, advice, and practical support to young people and their families as well as brief therapeutic interventions.
- Support EMHP colleagues within the MHST working at Band 4/5.
- To routinely measure clinical outcomes
- To collect MHST data routinely
- Liaise with professionals who are currently providing services to children and young people, such as those in primary care settings, childrens services, education and others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- To deliver under supervision, high-quality, brief outcome focused evidence-based group and individual systemic interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties in and around schools. The post holder will be responsible for delivering clinical interventions within the MHST and will receive clinical supervision from the teams senior practitioner.
- Promoting the mental and emotional health of children, young people and families in the community through evidenced based clinical interventions.
- To undertake initial school based and community-based assessments and to deliver a range of early interventions to children and young people with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Contribute to the overall assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people in terms of their mental health needs.
- To offer support, advice, signposting and onward referral to children, professionals requesting advice.
- To provide professional advice and consultation.
- To provide education, advice, and practical support to young people and their families as well as brief therapeutic interventions.
- Support EMHP colleagues within the MHST working at Band 4/5.
- To routinely measure clinical outcomes
- To collect MHST data routinely
- Liaise with professionals who are currently providing services to children and young people, such as those in primary care settings, childrens services, education and others.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc).
- A registerable professional qualification (e.g. as a counselling/clinical/educational psychologist, social worker, counsellor ( three year minimum training, full BACP accredited membership (MBACP Accred) and experience in the public or voluntary sector), mental health nurse, occupational therapist, art / music therapist.
- Applications MAY be considered from those who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years' experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting and can demonstrate equivalence through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people
Experience
Essential
- At least two years' experience of working with Desirable children / young people in a mental health setting
- Experience of working with safeguarding issues
- Experience of multi-agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people, and their families.
- Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their families
- Ability to use supervision to reflect on practices
- Ability to organize own time and diary
- Ability to follow policy and make proposal for change
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language (BAND D)
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc).
- A registerable professional qualification (e.g. as a counselling/clinical/educational psychologist, social worker, counsellor ( three year minimum training, full BACP accredited membership (MBACP Accred) and experience in the public or voluntary sector), mental health nurse, occupational therapist, art / music therapist.
- Applications MAY be considered from those who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years' experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting and can demonstrate equivalence through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people
Experience
Essential
- At least two years' experience of working with Desirable children / young people in a mental health setting
- Experience of working with safeguarding issues
- Experience of multi-agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people, and their families.
- Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their families
- Ability to use supervision to reflect on practices
- Ability to organize own time and diary
- Ability to follow policy and make proposal for change
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language (BAND D)
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Minet Clinic, Avondale Drive Hillingdon & Ash Tree Clinic, Harrow
Hillingdon & South Harrow Harrow
UB3 3NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Minet Clinic, Avondale Drive Hillingdon & Ash Tree Clinic, Harrow
Hillingdon & South Harrow Harrow
UB3 3NR
United Kingdom
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Under 5s Child Psychotherapist (ACP)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2384117
Job summary
Brent Under 5s CAMHS Service is commissioned to provide brief parent-infant and parent-child psychotherapy to families with infants and young children. The team a psychoanalytically informed service.
We are looking for an ACP accredited child psychotherapist with an experience of and passion for Under 5s work. You will be part of our successful service and help us to expand our reach and supporting other Hubs across Brent, making relationships with families and local stakeholders. You will offer brief psychotherapy to families and consultation to professionals and parents.
Main duties of the job
The role involves a creative and passionate approach to service development, and offers the opportunity of being part of a pioneering initiative. We are looking for clinicians with sound understanding of infant mental health, and who are open to growing and developing in this field. As this is a brand-new service, we are looking forward to growing and developing together with you.
We are advertising a 0.8 (4 days a week) band 7 post for the Borough of Brent. The post holder will be based within Brent CAMHS team and the local Children's Centres/family hubs.
The service aims to provide an accessible, destigmatising, culturally sensitive infant/young child mental health perspective through:
- consultation to parents and professionals
- specialist assessment
- 6 session brief work with Under 5s and their families, using evidence-based treatment
- interagency partnership working
- teaching and training in infant mental health and early attachment.
About us
The Child Psychotherapist role requires a motivated, organised and enthusiastic professional interested in supporting a lively Under 5s clinical team. They will be part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team undertaking clinical functions in line with their clinical expertise to implement the under the guidance of a Band 8b Child Psychotherapist and Lead Child Psychotherapist for the Under 5s BHH (Brent, Harrow & Hillingdon) and the Lead Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist in CNWL.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year pro rata per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
333-G-CA-1775
Job locations
Brent CAMHS- Monks Park Health Centre
Monks Park
Wembely
HA9 6JE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
To provide an efficient, effective, comprehensive and specialist early intervention psychotherapy assessment and treatment service for children Under 5 and their families with
- highly complex and persistent infant mental health problems and presentations beyond ordinary developmental expectations, their carers/parents and families within care pathways as relevant.
- To contribute to multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment of families with children Under 5 with complex infant mental health presentations, developmental and emotional difficulties.
- To offer consultation, teaching and training on infant mental health and attachment to multidisciplinary colleagues
- To contribute to audit and research.
- To actively engage in outcome monitoring, including the use of normed routine outcome measures associated with CYP IAPT
- To work in clinical practice, making use of supervision, within the overall framework of the CAMHS Directorates and the Trusts policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
To provide an efficient, effective, comprehensive and specialist early intervention psychotherapy assessment and treatment service for children Under 5 and their families with
- highly complex and persistent infant mental health problems and presentations beyond ordinary developmental expectations, their carers/parents and families within care pathways as relevant.
- To contribute to multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment of families with children Under 5 with complex infant mental health presentations, developmental and emotional difficulties.
- To offer consultation, teaching and training on infant mental health and attachment to multidisciplinary colleagues
- To contribute to audit and research.
- To actively engage in outcome monitoring, including the use of normed routine outcome measures associated with CYP IAPT
- To work in clinical practice, making use of supervision, within the overall framework of the CAMHS Directorates and the Trusts policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice.
Desirable
- Ability to teach and train others and present the work of child psychotherapists within public, professional and academic settings
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level preclinical training at an Association of Child Psychotherapists recognised training school
- Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapy (ACP) or Association of Child Psychotherapists Statement of Equivalence
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in relevant fields in health, social care or education settings
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their parents as a full member of a multidisciplinary team located in community, primary care, outpatient or inpatient setting
- Experience of working with a wide variety child, adolescents across the whole age range (0-18) and their parents, and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity and complexity
Desirable
- Experience of working in different CAMHS Tiers.
- Experience of the application of child psychotherapy in different cultural contexts
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychotherapeutic assessment, intervention and management.
- 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.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents including child protection procedures and policies
- Ability to tolerate anxiety without recourse to premature action whilst appreciating the role of the supervisor
- Awareness of the implications of working within a managed system
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS, Social Care and Education Structures, National policies and frameworks.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Knowledge of research methodology and outcome research design and ability to critically interpret research findings
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice.
Desirable
- Ability to teach and train others and present the work of child psychotherapists within public, professional and academic settings
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level preclinical training at an Association of Child Psychotherapists recognised training school
- Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapy (ACP) or Association of Child Psychotherapists Statement of Equivalence
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in relevant fields in health, social care or education settings
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their parents as a full member of a multidisciplinary team located in community, primary care, outpatient or inpatient setting
- Experience of working with a wide variety child, adolescents across the whole age range (0-18) and their parents, and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity and complexity
Desirable
- Experience of working in different CAMHS Tiers.
- Experience of the application of child psychotherapy in different cultural contexts
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychotherapeutic assessment, intervention and management.
- 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.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents including child protection procedures and policies
- Ability to tolerate anxiety without recourse to premature action whilst appreciating the role of the supervisor
- Awareness of the implications of working within a managed system
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS, Social Care and Education Structures, National policies and frameworks.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Knowledge of research methodology and outcome research design and ability to critically interpret research findings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brent CAMHS- Monks Park Health Centre
Monks Park
Wembely
HA9 6JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brent CAMHS- Monks Park Health Centre
Monks Park
Wembely
HA9 6JE
United Kingdom
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Advanced Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2384116
Job summary
The Hospital at Home (H@H) service is an adjunct pathway to Urgent Community Response (UCR), delivering hospital-level monitoring and clinical intervention to acutely unwell adults in their own homes across the London Borough of Hillingdon. Operating 08:00-20:00, seven days per week, H@H provides an integrated step-up (admission avoidance) and step-down (early supported discharge) model in accordance with the NHS England Virtual Wards Operational Framework and the Hillingdon Health and Care Partnership Borough-wide Reactive Care Service.
The Band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapist is a senior clinical role at the heart of the UCR and H@H MDT. As the most senior therapy clinician on the H@H establishment, the post holder is the primary OT lead for the service, providing expert occupational therapy assessment, intervention, clinical reasoning, and discharge planning for complex, frail, and acutely unwell patients in their own homes. The role encompasses autonomous clinical practice, H@H Initial Visits, clerking of step-up patients, caseload prioritisation, and senior clinical oversight of therapy delivery within the team.
The post holder must be able to work flexibly over a 7-day week including weekday and weekend shifts and will frequently work as a lone practitioner in community settings.
Main duties of the job
o Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical work, managing an autonomous and complex caseload of UCR and H@H patients in accordance with HCPC standards and the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Ensure a high standard of care and support more junior staff to do likewise.
o Perform the UCR / H@H Initial Visit for patients stepped up to H@H following the 48-hour C2R review, within 4 hours of the MDT decision - including OT-specific components of the clinical clerking, functional status, environmental risk, equipment, and advancing goal setting.
o Conduct advanced occupational therapy assessment for patients with acute illness, frailty, cognitive impairment, complex multi-morbidity, and diverse psychosocial needs, using validated tools (Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale, Barthel Index, 6CIT, MUST, FRAT, environmental and manual handling risk assessment, seating and postural assessment) and applying higher-level clinical reasoning to formulate accurate occupational profiles and intervention plans.
o Deputise for the UCR / H@H Clinical Lead as needed in the day-to-day clinical leadership of the H@H pathway, including triage and prioritisation of referrals, chairing the morning MDT in the Clinical Lead's absence, and supporting the H@H COD in complex case management and caseload prioritisation by acuity.
About us
There are over 300 Occupational Therapists (OTs) in CNWL. We work in many different teams in both physical and mental health, as well as a number of specialist areas. There are plenty of opportunities to develop your career with us and maintain your dual skills.
OT in CNWL is very fortunate in having an established professional structure including an AHP director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT, borough and specialist Head OTs. This has the huge benefit of ensuring representation of our profession at all levels - both strategically and operationally.
Personal and professional development is a high priority for the profession and is underpinned by research groups and OT clinical networks. We invest in the development of our staff by providing excellent internal training as well as commissioning specialised external training and providing quality supervision.
We actively support the next generation of OTs through Apprenticeships, student placements and the promotion of the profession as a career in schools. We are proud of the diversity in our workforce and have invested time in supporting and developing this further through our Equality Diversity and Belonging OT group.
Occupational Therapy Careers at CNWL
Occupational Therapy :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-G-HC-1651-A
Job locations
Beaufort House
Cricket Filed Road
Uxbridge
UB8 1QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be professionally and legally accountable for the full management of the patients UCR / H@H clinical episode of care, from step-up admission through to discharge.
Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessment of patients functional, cognitive, environmental, and psychosocial needs within the H@H caseload, understanding diverse and complex presentations including frailty syndromes, acute medical exacerbations, delirium, end-of-life care, and post-discharge reablement needs.
Apply advanced clinical reasoning to analyse complex clinical and social information from multiple sources (SystmOne record, EMIS, MDT discussion, patient and carer interview, environmental assessment) to identify significant health changes warranting clinical intervention and to recommend the best course of occupational therapy management.
Formulate and deliver individualised OT treatment and goal-directed management programmes, using a wide range of evidence-based approaches including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) components, cognitive rehabilitation, graded functional activity, occupational adaptation, and carer training.
Assess the patients understanding of treatment proposals; gain valid informed consent; and work within a legal and ethical framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, and relevant CNWL policies.
Evaluate patient progress against the H@H care plan and daily C2R criteria; reassess and modify plans in response to clinical change; and determine discharge readiness in conjunction with the SCDM at the daily morning MDT.
Job description Job responsibilities Be professionally and legally accountable for the full management of the patients UCR / H@H clinical episode of care, from step-up admission through to discharge. Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessment of patients functional, cognitive, environmental, and psychosocial needs within the H@H caseload, understanding diverse and complex presentations including frailty syndromes, acute medical exacerbations, delirium, end-of-life care, and post-discharge reablement needs. Apply advanced clinical reasoning to analyse complex clinical and social information from multiple sources (SystmOne record, EMIS, MDT discussion, patient and carer interview, environmental assessment) to identify significant health changes warranting clinical intervention and to recommend the best course of occupational therapy management. Formulate and deliver individualised OT treatment and goal-directed management programmes, using a wide range of evidence-based approaches including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) components, cognitive rehabilitation, graded functional activity, occupational adaptation, and carer training. Assess the patients understanding of treatment proposals; gain valid informed consent; and work within a legal and ethical framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, and relevant CNWL policies. Evaluate patient progress against the H@H care plan and daily C2R criteria; reassess and modify plans in response to clinical change; and determine discharge readiness in conjunction with the SCDM at the daily morning MDT.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current, unrestricted HCPC registration
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Evidence of substantial postgraduate CPD maintained in a portfolio, relevant to community OT, frailty, virtual ward, or urgent community response
- Extensive postgraduate OT experience across a range of clinical areas demonstrating increasing seniority, including Band 6 experience in at least one of: neurology, orthopaedics, medicine of the elderly, frailty, or MSK
- Significant experience of working with adults and older people with frailty, chronic conditions, complex co-morbidities, and cognitive impairment in a clinical setting
- Experience of supervising and mentoring other OTs, therapy assistants, or students
- Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement, and/or change management
- Knowledge of a wide range of OT assessment approaches and specialist equipment prescription, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), 6CIT, Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale, Barthel Index, MUST, FRAT, seating and postural assessment, and environmental risk assessment
- Knowledge and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, Care Act 2014, safeguarding adults and children frameworks, and their implications for H@H practice
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day, including manual handling, home assessments, equipment manoeuvres, and patient transfers in domestic environments
- Licensed driver and car owner with business-use insurance; able to travel across the London Borough of Hillingdon
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)
- Previous NHS experience in intermediate care, Hospital at Home, UCR, early supported discharge, or virtual ward settings
- Knowledge of current national policies relevant to Hospital at Home, virtual wards, UCR, and frailty (NHS England Virtual Wards Operational Framework; NICE NG159; NICE NG56; OPEL Framework 2024-2026)
Person Specification Essential Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy Current, unrestricted HCPC registration Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Evidence of substantial postgraduate CPD maintained in a portfolio, relevant to community OT, frailty, virtual ward, or urgent community response Extensive postgraduate OT experience across a range of clinical areas demonstrating increasing seniority, including Band 6 experience in at least one of: neurology, orthopaedics, medicine of the elderly, frailty, or MSK Significant experience of working with adults and older people with frailty, chronic conditions, complex co-morbidities, and cognitive impairment in a clinical setting Experience of supervising and mentoring other OTs, therapy assistants, or students Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement, and/or change management Knowledge of a wide range of OT assessment approaches and specialist equipment prescription, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), 6CIT, Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale, Barthel Index, MUST, FRAT, seating and postural assessment, and environmental risk assessment Knowledge and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, Care Act 2014, safeguarding adults and children frameworks, and their implications for H@H practice Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day, including manual handling, home assessments, equipment manoeuvres, and patient transfers in domestic environments Licensed driver and car owner with business-use insurance; able to travel across the London Borough of Hillingdon Desirable Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards) Previous NHS experience in intermediate care, Hospital at Home, UCR, early supported discharge, or virtual ward settings Knowledge of current national policies relevant to Hospital at Home, virtual wards, UCR, and frailty (NHS England Virtual Wards Operational Framework; NICE NG159; NICE NG56; OPEL Framework 2024-2026)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Beaufort House
Cricket Filed Road
Uxbridge
UB8 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Beaufort House
Cricket Filed Road
Uxbridge
UB8 1QG
United Kingdom
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Administration Team Leader
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2384115
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for managing the non-clinical aspects of the team including ensuring the provision of comprehensive administrative and site support services. He/she will establish, maintain and monitor excellent office and information systems. He/she will be responsible for the operational management of the administrative team. The post holder will have specific responsibility for health and safety.
Please note:This vacancy doesnot meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form.
Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Main duties of the job
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Wherever you wish to work and whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL
Main duties:
o To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the office and the development, implementation and maintenance of office practices and procedures to ensure that all non-clinical requirements of the team are met.
o To set up, administer and supervise the maintenance of statistical information using a spreadsheet, database or dedicated Trust and Local Authority information systems (including clinical and operational) ensuring that all information is readily available for presentation and use for statistical returns. Use of Tableau /system one
o To review LDZ data and KPI on Tableau and flag to the team when there is a breach or when it is approaching breach date.
o To deputise for the admin lead and this also includes arranging necessary cover for admin tasks when required by the team. This includes support for the South Hub. Staff can be asked to support other parts of the admin service when needed.
About us
Values
Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all Band 5 administrators to act in a way which shows they understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with patients, their friends, family and carers and also other staff members.
We expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better.
We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people's differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.
We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.
We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for our work.
We expect you to role model these values and contribute to ensuring that they are embedded in the practice of the team.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-J-KC-0983-A
Job locations
CMHT South Hub
Hathaway House, 7F Woodfield Road, London
London
W9 2BA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Administration Team Leader plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of administrative and non-clinical services within Kensington and Chelsea Mental Health Services. The post holder provides leadership and supervision to the administrative team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and responsive service that supports clinical teams, service users and wider stakeholders. They are responsible for developing and maintaining robust office systems, managing administrative resources, and ensuring that administrative processes are delivered in line with Trust policies and operational requirements.
The post holder oversees a broad range of administrative functions, including data management, performance monitoring, meeting coordination, financial administration, diary management and site support services. Working closely with clinical and operational colleagues, they ensure the accurate maintenance of information systems, monitor key performance indicators and compliance data, and provide operational support to facilitate the effective delivery of patient services.
In addition, the Administration Team Leader is responsible for the management, supervision and development of administrative staff, including recruitment, induction, performance management, appraisal and workforce planning. The role requires proactive leadership to maintain service standards, manage workloads, coordinate resources and promote a safe, effective and well-organised working environment in support of the Trusts objectives and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Job description Job responsibilities The Administration Team Leader plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of administrative and non-clinical services within Kensington and Chelsea Mental Health Services. The post holder provides leadership and supervision to the administrative team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and responsive service that supports clinical teams, service users and wider stakeholders. They are responsible for developing and maintaining robust office systems, managing administrative resources, and ensuring that administrative processes are delivered in line with Trust policies and operational requirements. The post holder oversees a broad range of administrative functions, including data management, performance monitoring, meeting coordination, financial administration, diary management and site support services. Working closely with clinical and operational colleagues, they ensure the accurate maintenance of information systems, monitor key performance indicators and compliance data, and provide operational support to facilitate the effective delivery of patient services. In addition, the Administration Team Leader is responsible for the management, supervision and development of administrative staff, including recruitment, induction, performance management, appraisal and workforce planning. The role requires proactive leadership to maintain service standards, manage workloads, coordinate resources and promote a safe, effective and well-organised working environment in support of the Trusts objectives and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a diploma level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience (4 years).
- English and Maths at GCSE level.
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in the use of computer software e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, ECDL.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant qualification/experience plus 3 years administrative experience in a senior administrative post at Band 4 or equivalent to include some financial responsibility.
- Experience of and/or demonstrated aptitude for supervising and managing staff.
- Experience of working in a busy administrative environment where required to manage diaries, deal with senior staff, service users; develop and maintain robust office systems.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the Public Sector.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- A comprehensive working knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- Must be numerate and able to provide statistical data clearly and accurately.
- Knowledge of financial/budgetary monitoring and recording systems.
- Must have good organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative.
- Able to manage workload and work within broad policies and procedures. Can demonstrate ability to prioritise and plan a number of complex and conflicting work demands.
- Clear communicator, both verbally and in written work.
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
- Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change.
- Ability to manage staff.
- Understanding of confidentiality issues.
- Accurate typing skills with minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
- Ability to identify and sole problems using sound judgement.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Able to deal with staff and service users in a courteous, professional manner.
Desirable
- Knowledge of managing non-clinical contracts.
- Comprehensive knowledge of health and Safety regulations.
- Experience of managing database information system and ability to analyse data
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Educated to a diploma level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience (4 years). English and Maths at GCSE level. Desirable Recognised qualification in the use of computer software e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, ECDL. Previous Experience Essential Relevant qualification/experience plus 3 years administrative experience in a senior administrative post at Band 4 or equivalent to include some financial responsibility. Experience of and/or demonstrated aptitude for supervising and managing staff. Experience of working in a busy administrative environment where required to manage diaries, deal with senior staff, service users; develop and maintain robust office systems. Desirable Experience of working within the Public Sector. Skills and Knowledge Essential A comprehensive working knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Must be numerate and able to provide statistical data clearly and accurately. Knowledge of financial/budgetary monitoring and recording systems. Must have good organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative. Able to manage workload and work within broad policies and procedures. Can demonstrate ability to prioritise and plan a number of complex and conflicting work demands. Clear communicator, both verbally and in written work. Effective interpersonal and influencing skills Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change. Ability to manage staff. Understanding of confidentiality issues. Accurate typing skills with minimum typing speed of 40 wpm. Ability to identify and sole problems using sound judgement. Ability to work as a member of a team. Able to deal with staff and service users in a courteous, professional manner. Desirable Knowledge of managing non-clinical contracts. Comprehensive knowledge of health and Safety regulations. Experience of managing database information system and ability to analyse data
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CMHT South Hub
Hathaway House, 7F Woodfield Road, London
London
W9 2BA
United Kingdom
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CMHT South Hub
Hathaway House, 7F Woodfield Road, London
London
W9 2BA
United Kingdom
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Band 7 Allied professional Autism servcie
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2384113
Job summary
We are seeking two enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Allied Health Professionals to join our Adult Autism Service within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust on a 6-month fixed-term contract, funded through additional service investment.
This is an exciting opportunity for clinicians with a passion for neurodevelopmental services to contribute to the assessment and support of adults referred for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic pathways. The post holder will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, undertaking specialist assessments, contributing to formulation and diagnostic decision-making, and supporting service users throughout their diagnostic journey.
As a Band 7 practitioner, you will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy within your professional scope of practice, contributing specialist knowledge, service development initiatives, and participating in service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
You will demonstrate strong assessment, formulation, communication, and multidisciplinary working skills, alongside a commitment to developing expertise in adult autism assessment and support.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills within a growing and innovative service dedicated to improving outcomes for autistic adults.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialised and comprehensive Autism assessment for service users who may have needs including complex physical, psychological and sensory impairment, potentially presenting with distress, mental health issues and/or behaviours that challenge.
To work flexibly as needed to support the multi-disciplinary team.
To educate and advise service users, their families and carers, and staff teams about the person's difficulties and needs, and work collaboratively to develop suitable management plans.
To be proactive in personal professional development.
To provide support and supervision to more junior colleagues, assistants and students.
To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To maintain clinical records as an autonomous practitioner.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Service or Organisation.
About us
There's a place for you at CNWL.We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking torecruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With adiverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-J-LD-0278
Job locations
The Kingswood Center
134 honeypot lane
Brent
NW9 9QY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a qualified band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Nurse or Allied Health Professional within the multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic Service
To be an autonomous practitioner assessing service users, defining needs in relation to and carrying out autism assessments, and maintaining clinical records.
To be practice guided and supported by senior staff within the clinical area when necessary
To be responsible for own continuous professional development; build on previous experience enabling further development of clinical, administrative and leadership competencies.
To supervise and support more junior colleagues.
To be involved in service audit projects.
To attend relevant departmental meetings and in-service training opportunities
Job description Job responsibilities To work as a qualified band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Nurse or Allied Health Professional within the multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic Service To be an autonomous practitioner assessing service users, defining needs in relation to and carrying out autism assessments, and maintaining clinical records. To be practice guided and supported by senior staff within the clinical area when necessary To be responsible for own continuous professional development; build on previous experience enabling further development of clinical, administrative and leadership competencies. To supervise and support more junior colleagues. To be involved in service audit projects. To attend relevant departmental meetings and in-service training opportunities
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology/Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language Therapy/Nursing
- Registration to practice in the UK with the HCPC/NMC in accordance with professional background
Desirable
- Further qualifications relevant to autism assessment
- Training in Sensory Integration techniques
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with autistic people
- Experience of working in a multi professional team.
- Experience of working within a multi-agency environment.
- Experience of working in a multi cultural context
- Experience of participating in audit / research projects
Desirable
- Experience of autism assessment using standardised tools, i.e. ADI/ADOS
- Experience of offering post diagnostic support to autistic adults
- Experience of teaching/training others
Skills, Knowledge and abilities:
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs
- Basic word processing and IT skills
- Ability to work autonomously, on own initiative and under pressure to meet deadlines; & to make and action decisions independently within agreed time frames
- Skills in producing timely, accurate and informative reports and notes
- Excellent organisational skills to manage the demands of the role, including prioritisation of workload, delegation skills
Desirable
- Skills in developing and delivering training
- Skills in supervising more junior members of staff
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential A professional qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology/Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language Therapy/Nursing Registration to practice in the UK with the HCPC/NMC in accordance with professional background Desirable Further qualifications relevant to autism assessment Training in Sensory Integration techniques Experience Essential Experience of working with autistic people Experience of working in a multi professional team. Experience of working within a multi-agency environment. Experience of working in a multi cultural context Experience of participating in audit / research projects Desirable Experience of autism assessment using standardised tools, i.e. ADI/ADOS Experience of offering post diagnostic support to autistic adults Experience of teaching/training others Skills, Knowledge and abilities: Essential Highly developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs Basic word processing and IT skills Ability to work autonomously, on own initiative and under pressure to meet deadlines; & to make and action decisions independently within agreed time frames Skills in producing timely, accurate and informative reports and notes Excellent organisational skills to manage the demands of the role, including prioritisation of workload, delegation skills Desirable Skills in developing and delivering training Skills in supervising more junior members of staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Kingswood Center
134 honeypot lane
Brent
NW9 9QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Kingswood Center
134 honeypot lane
Brent
NW9 9QY
United Kingdom
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Personal Assistant and Project Support Officer
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2384112
Job summary
We are looking for a part time , 30 hours per week) motivated and enthusiastic Personal Assistant/Project Support Officerwith a wide range of office skills.
The post holder will support the Head of Children's Services and Community Adult Health. They will work closely with the Community Health Teams across the borough.
The post holder will develop an understanding of the sector/Head of Service's responsibilities and thus support associated staff in carrying out their duties. To provide comprehensive administrative and personal support to Head of Children's Services. This will include management of diaries/establishment of electronic diaries, coordination of meetings, drafting correspondence, minuting meetings, monitoring expenditure and report writing. The post holder will manage the Honorary Contract process for health staff working across The Camden Partnership.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an integral part of the Borough's Community Services, working closely with the Senior Management Team, Commissioners, Borough Director and Clinical Director, Team Managers, Business & Transformation Manager, Business & Performance Officer, clinical and medical staff and administrative staff, as well as other Trust staff and various internal and external agencies.
About us
This is a fixed-term appointment for the period specified. Completion of the contract does not, by itself, guarantee renewal or further or permanent employment.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly, assisting as and when necessary, which may involve them in a developing role.
Health and Safety
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust has a Health and Safety Policy applicable to all employees. Employees must be aware of their responsibility under the Employment Rights Act 1996 to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out and to maintain a safe environment for employees, clients, and visitors.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year Pro rata per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
333-G-CC-1613
Job locations
Kentish Town Health Centre
2 Bartholomew Road
London
NW5 2BX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
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To provide a comprehensive secretarial support service to the Head of Service.
- To ensure that telephone calls, correspondence, and direct contact with callers are handled appropriately and professionally, using judgment and discretion where necessary.
- To manage diaries and arrange meetings and training events when required
- To service meetings on behalf of the borough, including producing agendas and taking and circulating minutes.
- To prepare documents (letters, memos, reports, etc.) for approval by copying or audio typing using Microsoft Office software as directed, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
- To be fully conversant with computer packages, promoting good presentation, including work-processing and spreadsheets.
- To be a proficient minute take, often for employee relations matters
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
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To provide a comprehensive secretarial support service to the Head of Service.
- To ensure that telephone calls, correspondence, and direct contact with callers are handled appropriately and professionally, using judgment and discretion where necessary.
- To manage diaries and arrange meetings and training events when required
- To service meetings on behalf of the borough, including producing agendas and taking and circulating minutes.
- To prepare documents (letters, memos, reports, etc.) for approval by copying or audio typing using Microsoft Office software as directed, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
- To be fully conversant with computer packages, promoting good presentation, including work-processing and spreadsheets.
- To be a proficient minute take, often for employee relations matters
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience or qualification.
- Appropriate Secretarial Qualification e.g. RSA Stage 3 or equivalent
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job
Essential
- Experience of administration within a complex area of business.
- Experience of minuting both large and small complex meetings to the highest standard
- Scheduling and setting agendas for complex, large, multi partner meetings.
Desirable
- Experience of a large complex health care organisation/provider
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in providing very senior level executive support and business support services to Director or Senior Manager level.
- Shorthand/Speed Writing
- Development and Implementation of office systems and procedures.
- Managing multiple, complex, electronic Diaries (familiar with Outlook Calendar).
- Experience of electronic mail and knowledge of computer networking systems.
- Ability to produce complex notes to short deadlines
- Be an effective communicator with excellent verbal communications and interpersonal skills, including influencing ability
- Be able to draft correspondence including letters, reports and minutes to a high standard on behalf of senior staff.
- Be able to work under pressure
- Ability to use initiative.
- Ability to work within a team setting.
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to own personal development.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and switch between directors/teams.
Desirable
- Accurate audio/copying typing (50 wpm minimum).
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience or qualification.
- Appropriate Secretarial Qualification e.g. RSA Stage 3 or equivalent
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job
Essential
- Experience of administration within a complex area of business.
- Experience of minuting both large and small complex meetings to the highest standard
- Scheduling and setting agendas for complex, large, multi partner meetings.
Desirable
- Experience of a large complex health care organisation/provider
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in providing very senior level executive support and business support services to Director or Senior Manager level.
- Shorthand/Speed Writing
- Development and Implementation of office systems and procedures.
- Managing multiple, complex, electronic Diaries (familiar with Outlook Calendar).
- Experience of electronic mail and knowledge of computer networking systems.
- Ability to produce complex notes to short deadlines
- Be an effective communicator with excellent verbal communications and interpersonal skills, including influencing ability
- Be able to draft correspondence including letters, reports and minutes to a high standard on behalf of senior staff.
- Be able to work under pressure
- Ability to use initiative.
- Ability to work within a team setting.
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to own personal development.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and switch between directors/teams.
Desirable
- Accurate audio/copying typing (50 wpm minimum).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kentish Town Health Centre
2 Bartholomew Road
London
NW5 2BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kentish Town Health Centre
2 Bartholomew Road
London
NW5 2BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2382890
Job summary
Ready for a new challenge?
Want the opportunity to make your mark?
Want to work somewhere your clinical expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed and your development is genuinely supported?
Then we'd love to meet you!
We are looking for a Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Children's Integrated Therapies Service (CITS) in Hillingdon.
This is an exciting time to join us. As our service develops, you'll have an opportunity to bring your ideas, challenge existing ways of working and help shape what comes next. You'll influence clinical practice, support colleagues and contribute to our OT service.
You'll work with children and young people aged 0-19 with a range of needs, helping them overcome barriers to participation and achieve the things that matter to them. You'll work closely with families, schools, SEND colleagues and our wider MDT.
We're looking for someone who is passionate about paediatric OT, confident in their clinical decision-making, collaborative, open to new ideas and committed to developing themselves and others.
We offer a robust CPD programme, internal and external training.
This post attracts a Recruitment and Retention premium of up to 10% of basic salary.
Whether you're an experienced Band 7 or an ambitious Band 6 ready to take the next step, this is an opportunity to Bring your expertise. Bring your ideas. Help us shape what comes next.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Paediatric OT, you will use your specialist clinical knowledge & experience to deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessment & intervention to children & young people across a range of settings & needs.
You will work autonomously across schools, children's centres, nurseries, homes & clinics, often as a lone worker. Confidence in autonomous practice, safe lone working & managing a varied caseload is therefore essential.
You will use your clinical reasoning to develop & deliver clear, goal-focused care plans, with concise & comprehensive documentation demonstrating your assessment, clinical reasoning & decision-making.
You will have a strong interest in working with children & young people & a sound understanding of statutory assessment for Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs), SEND guidance & how these apply to OT practice.
Working collaboratively is central to this role. You will work alongside children, young people & their families, education & social care colleagues, & a broad multidisciplinary team to provide a joined-up approach around the child and family. Safeguarding will remain central to all aspects of your practice.
As a Band 7, you will lead, support & develop others, providing supervision, training & guidance to junior staff & contributing to the quality of care delivered. You will also contribute proactively to service development, identifying opportunities to improve practice & support the continued development of the OT service.
About us
We are a dynamic OT service, passionate about supporting children, young people & families across Hillingdon, while also supporting our staff to develop and thrive.
We strongly encourage staff input & influence to help shape our OT service & the wider multidisciplinary team. We value personal development & offer an established internal training programme alongside regular opportunities for external training.
CNWL OT has a long-established professional structure, including an AHP Director, Trust-wide Professional Head of OT, borough & specialist Head OTs. This provides strong representation of our profession at all levels, both strategically & operationally. Personal & professional development is a high priority for the profession & is underpinned by our OT R&D strategy, R&D specialist groups & OT clinical networks. This enables us to invest in the development of our staff through excellent internal training, specialised external training & quality supervision. Our commitment to research, audit & evidence-based practice is supported by strong links with local universities.
We recognise that Band 7s play an important role in providing clinical leadership within our teams, supporting leadership and management activities alongside their clinical responsibilities. We will support your development both clinically and managerially, with opportunities to supervise staff, contribute to education and training, support management and access both internal and external training.
Please take a moment to watch a video on our OT services here: CNWL Occupational Therapy Recruitment (FINAL) | Videos & Movies on Vimeo
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year Per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-G-HC-1664
Job locations
Wood End Centre
Judge Heath Lane
Hayes
UB3 2PB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the Childrens Integrated Therapies Service, you will:
- Provide specialist, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people aged 019 across a range of needs and community settings.
- Manage a complex caseload autonomously, prioritising effectively and maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, risk management and safeguarding.
- Develop and deliver clear, outcome-focused care plans that enable children and young people to participate in the occupations and activities that matter to them.
- Use specialist clinical reasoning and knowledge to support assessment, intervention and decision-making in complex cases.
- Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools, education and social care colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Provide supervision, training, guidance and clinical support to less experienced staff and students.
- Contribute to the development of colleagues through shared learning, joint working and clinical support.
- Contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the Occupational Therapy team and deputise for the team leader when required.
- Take an active role in service development, audit, quality improvement and the development of effective pathways and ways of working.
- Contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance, record keeping and evidence-based practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the Childrens Integrated Therapies Service, you will:
- Provide specialist, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people aged 019 across a range of needs and community settings.
- Manage a complex caseload autonomously, prioritising effectively and maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, risk management and safeguarding.
- Develop and deliver clear, outcome-focused care plans that enable children and young people to participate in the occupations and activities that matter to them.
- Use specialist clinical reasoning and knowledge to support assessment, intervention and decision-making in complex cases.
- Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools, education and social care colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Provide supervision, training, guidance and clinical support to less experienced staff and students.
- Contribute to the development of colleagues through shared learning, joint working and clinical support.
- Contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the Occupational Therapy team and deputise for the team leader when required.
- Take an active role in service development, audit, quality improvement and the development of effective pathways and ways of working.
- Contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance, record keeping and evidence-based practice.
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience & practice in Paediatric OT
- Experience of working in teams & autonomously as a lone worker
- Experience of supervising students & less experienced/junior staff, including conducting staff appraisals.
- Specialist knowledge of paediatric occupational therapy equipment.
- Experience of devising & delivering training packages for patients, parents, carers & other professionals.
Desirable
- Experience of leading service developments and projects, and delivering leadership tasks.
- Experience of leading appraisals and supervision for less experienced/junior staff
- Experience of delivering leadership tasks or projects
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised OT Degree Qualification or equivalent
- OT HCPC registration
- Successful completion of post graduate specialist short courses
- Registered Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapist & College of Occupational Therapists
Desirable
- Successful completion of post graduate qualification in Sensory Integration
- Extensive training relevant to the post
- Attendance at relevant special interest group/ clinical excellence group
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Strong specialist knowledge of assessment tools/ interventions, with extensive experience of evidence-informed goal-setting & care planning and delivery.
- In-depth knowledge/ experience of SEND reforms & outcome-focused EHCP assessments
- Strong knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures, and professional roles across agencies
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance, including safety, quality, audit & patient experience
- Full knowledge of record-keeping standards, with evidence of reflective practice through audit & CPD.
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne
- Experience of leading clinical audits
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of effective communication with professionals, children, young people & families
- Evidence of teamwork and supporting colleagues
- Examples of negotiation, problem-solving, analysis and reflective practice
- Evidence of managing clinical and service development workloads, prioritising tasks & meeting deadlines
- Examples of adapting to changing workloads or service needs
Other
Desirable
- Car driver & owner
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience & practice in Paediatric OT
- Experience of working in teams & autonomously as a lone worker
- Experience of supervising students & less experienced/junior staff, including conducting staff appraisals.
- Specialist knowledge of paediatric occupational therapy equipment.
- Experience of devising & delivering training packages for patients, parents, carers & other professionals.
Desirable
- Experience of leading service developments and projects, and delivering leadership tasks.
- Experience of leading appraisals and supervision for less experienced/junior staff
- Experience of delivering leadership tasks or projects
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised OT Degree Qualification or equivalent
- OT HCPC registration
- Successful completion of post graduate specialist short courses
- Registered Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapist & College of Occupational Therapists
Desirable
- Successful completion of post graduate qualification in Sensory Integration
- Extensive training relevant to the post
- Attendance at relevant special interest group/ clinical excellence group
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Strong specialist knowledge of assessment tools/ interventions, with extensive experience of evidence-informed goal-setting & care planning and delivery.
- In-depth knowledge/ experience of SEND reforms & outcome-focused EHCP assessments
- Strong knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures, and professional roles across agencies
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance, including safety, quality, audit & patient experience
- Full knowledge of record-keeping standards, with evidence of reflective practice through audit & CPD.
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne
- Experience of leading clinical audits
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of effective communication with professionals, children, young people & families
- Evidence of teamwork and supporting colleagues
- Examples of negotiation, problem-solving, analysis and reflective practice
- Evidence of managing clinical and service development workloads, prioritising tasks & meeting deadlines
- Examples of adapting to changing workloads or service needs
Other
Desirable
- Car driver & owner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wood End Centre
Judge Heath Lane
Hayes
UB3 2PB
United Kingdom
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wood End Centre
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UB3 2PB
United Kingdom
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Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2382889
Job summary
Ready for a new challenge?
Want the opportunity to make your mark?Want to develop your specialist paediatric OT skills, confidence and leadership?
Then we'd love to meet you!
We have multiple opportunities for Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapists to join our Children's Integrated Therapies Service (CITS) in Hillingdon.
This is an exciting time to join us. As our service develops, you'll have opportunities to bring your ideas, contribute to service development and help shape how we work.
You'll work with children and young people aged 0-19, providing specialist assessment and intervention to help them overcome barriers to participation. You'll work closely with children, young people and families, schools, SEND colleagues, social care and our wider MDT.
We're looking for someone who is passionate about paediatric OT, confident in their clinical decision-making and autonomous practice, collaborative, open to new ideas and committed to developing themselves and supporting others.
We offer a robust CPD programme, internal and external training, regular supervision and support.
This post attracts a Recruitment and Retention premium of up to 10% of basic salary.
Whether you're an experienced Band 6 looking for a new challenge or a Band 5 ready to take the next step, this is an opportunity to develop your expertise, bring your ideas and help shape what comes next.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will use your specialist clinical knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention to children and young people across a range of settings and needs.
You will manage your own complex caseload autonomously, working across schools, children's centres, nurseries, homes and clinics. You will need to prioritise effectively, work safely as a lone practitioner and recognise when to seek support from your supervisor or team leader.
You will use your clinical reasoning to develop and deliver clear, outcome-focused care plans and provide concise, high-quality clinical documentation.
You will work within relevant legal and professional frameworks, including EHCP statutory assessments, SEND guidance and safeguarding procedures.
Working collaboratively is central to this role. You will involve children, young people and families in planning their care and work closely with schools, education, social care and the wider multidisciplinary team.
You will also contribute to the development of others through mentoring, joint working, supervision and training, and will have opportunities to take on delegated leadership responsibilities and contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement.
We are looking for someone who is reflective, keen to develop their specialist practice and committed to making a positive difference to children and families.
About us
We are a dynamic OT service, passionate about supporting children, young people & families across Hillingdon, while also supporting our staff to develop and thrive.
We encourage staff input & influence to help shape our OT service & the wider multidisciplinary team. We value personal development & offer an established internal training programme alongside regular opportunities for external training.
CNWL OT has a long-established professional structure, including an AHP Director, Trust-wide Professional Head of OT, borough & specialist Head OTs. This provides strong representation of our profession at all levels, both strategically and operationally.
Personal & professional development is a high priority for the profession & is underpinned by our OT R&D strategy, R&D specialist groups & OT clinical networks. We invest in staff through internal & specialised external training & quality supervision. Our commitment to research, audit & evidence-based practice is supported by strong links with local universities.
We recognise that Band 6s play an important role in supporting clinical practice & developing others. We will support your development as a specialist clinician, with opportunities to supervise & mentor colleagues, contribute to education & training, take on delegated leadership responsibilities & get involved in service development, alongside access to internal & external training.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year Per annum incl. HCAS [pro rata if PT]
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-G-HC-1665
Job locations
Wood End Centre
Judge Heath Lane
Hayes
UB3 2PB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the Childrens Integrated Therapies Service, you will:
- Provide specialist, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people aged 019 across a range of needs and community settings.
- Manage a complex caseload independently, prioritising effectively and accessing clinical supervision and support appropriately.
- Develop clear, outcome-focused packages of care based on assessment, clinical reasoning and best practice.
- Use specialist clinical knowledge to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate occupational therapy interventions and demonstrate clinical effectiveness through outcome measures.
- Work collaboratively with children, young people and families, ensuring they are involved in planning and implementing their care.
- Work closely with schools, education and social care colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide a coordinated approach around the child and family.
- Communicate complex assessment and therapy information clearly and sensitively, adapting communication to individual needs.
- Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, safeguarding, risk management, consent and professional practice.
- Provide mentoring, supervision, training and clinical support to less experienced Occupational Therapists, assistants, students and other colleagues as appropriate.
- Contribute to in-house training, joint consultations and training packages for parents, schools and other professionals.
- Take part in audit, research, quality improvement and service development activities, identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to solutions.
- Take delegated responsibility for specific team objectives, projects, workstreams or service developments.
- Contribute to the day-to-day functioning of the Occupational Therapy team and provide constructive feedback and ideas to support service development.
- Maintain and develop your specialist knowledge through CPD, supervision, reflection, training and evidence-based practice.
Please take a moment to watch a video on our OT services here:CNWL Occupational Therapy Recruitment (FINAL) | Videos & Movies on Vimeo
Job description Job responsibilities As a member of the Childrens Integrated Therapies Service, you will: Provide specialist, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people aged 019 across a range of needs and community settings. Manage a complex caseload independently, prioritising effectively and accessing clinical supervision and support appropriately. Develop clear, outcome-focused packages of care based on assessment, clinical reasoning and best practice. Use specialist clinical knowledge to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate occupational therapy interventions and demonstrate clinical effectiveness through outcome measures. Work collaboratively with children, young people and families, ensuring they are involved in planning and implementing their care. Work closely with schools, education and social care colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide a coordinated approach around the child and family. Communicate complex assessment and therapy information clearly and sensitively, adapting communication to individual needs. Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, safeguarding, risk management, consent and professional practice. Provide mentoring, supervision, training and clinical support to less experienced Occupational Therapists, assistants, students and other colleagues as appropriate. Contribute to in-house training, joint consultations and training packages for parents, schools and other professionals. Take part in audit, research, quality improvement and service development activities, identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to solutions. Take delegated responsibility for specific team objectives, projects, workstreams or service developments. Contribute to the day-to-day functioning of the Occupational Therapy team and provide constructive feedback and ideas to support service development. Maintain and develop your specialist knowledge through CPD, supervision, reflection, training and evidence-based practice. Please take a moment to watch a video on our OT services here:CNWL Occupational Therapy Recruitment (FINAL) | Videos & Movies on Vimeo
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised OT Degree qualification or equivalent
- OT HCPC registration
- Successful completion of post grad specialist short courses
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant special interest group/ clinical excellence group
- Successful completion of post grad qualification in Sensory Integration
- BAOT & RCOT membership
Previous Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive paediatric OT experience, including relevant specialist experience after registration
- Experience in community settings, including autonomous working as a lone worker
- Experience of delivering training to families/professionals & supervising students or junior staff
- Experience delivering training to service users, families & professionals
- Experience of supervising students or junior staff
- Relevant specialist area experience post registration.
Desirable
- Experience of service development/projects
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge & application of relevant assessment tools, therapeutic interventions, equipment & resources
- Knowledge & experience of SEND reforms & outcome-focused EHCP assessment, relevant national policies & multi-agency roles
- Knowledge/ application of clinical governance, including safety, quality, audit, patient experience, record keeping & CQC awareness
- Good knowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to client group)
- Strong experience of goal setting, care plan development and delivery from evidence informed practice
Desirable
- Experience of using Systmone as electronic patient record system
- Evidence of reflective clinical practice such as audits and CPD
- Experience of working in schools or education settings
Apptitudes, Attitudes and Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Effective communication, interpersonal, presentation & negotiation skills with children, families and professionals
- Proactive, supportive & compassionate teamwork, demonstrating fairness, openness, honesty & kindness
- Problem-solving, analytical, reflective & organisational skills, including prioritising work & meeting deadlines
Other
Desirable
- Car owner and driver
Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Recognised OT Degree qualification or equivalent OT HCPC registration Successful completion of post grad specialist short courses Desirable Attendance at relevant special interest group/ clinical excellence group Successful completion of post grad qualification in Sensory Integration BAOT & RCOT membership Previous Experience Essential Comprehensive paediatric OT experience, including relevant specialist experience after registration Experience in community settings, including autonomous working as a lone worker Experience of delivering training to families/professionals & supervising students or junior staff Experience delivering training to service users, families & professionals Experience of supervising students or junior staff Relevant specialist area experience post registration. Desirable Experience of service development/projects Skills & Knowledge Essential Knowledge & application of relevant assessment tools, therapeutic interventions, equipment & resources Knowledge & experience of SEND reforms & outcome-focused EHCP assessment, relevant national policies & multi-agency roles Knowledge/ application of clinical governance, including safety, quality, audit, patient experience, record keeping & CQC awareness Good knowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to client group) Strong experience of goal setting, care plan development and delivery from evidence informed practice Desirable Experience of using Systmone as electronic patient record system Evidence of reflective clinical practice such as audits and CPD Experience of working in schools or education settings Apptitudes, Attitudes and Personal Characteristics Essential Effective communication, interpersonal, presentation & negotiation skills with children, families and professionals Proactive, supportive & compassionate teamwork, demonstrating fairness, openness, honesty & kindness Problem-solving, analytical, reflective & organisational skills, including prioritising work & meeting deadlines Other Desirable Car owner and driver
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wood End Centre
Judge Heath Lane
Hayes
UB3 2PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wood End Centre
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UB3 2PB
United Kingdom
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Transformation Lead (Single Offer and Commissioning Lead)
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2382887
Job summary
Brent Integrated Care Partnership has a number of exciting opportunities available, supporting the borough based partnership to deliver Integrated Neighbourhood Teams in a changing and evolving health and care landscape, as well as running a range of health and care transformation projects across the partnership.
In light of the local ICB restructuring, and the selection of CNWL as the Brent "Integrator" function, the Brent ICP Partners are restructuring their team, leading to a number of vacant positions becoming available.
We have a few roles available, hosted by CNWL but working as part of a wider partnership of health and care organisations in Brent.
Brent Integrated Care Partnership(Brent ICP) brings together health and care organisations from across the borough. It aims to work collaboratively with all the health, care and wellbeing organisations that serve the community of Brent.
The partnership includes:
Brent Council
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Healthwatch Brent
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
The ICP is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of residents and is committed to working with all of our diverse communities to ensure everyone's needs are met.
Main duties of the job
This post will work with managerial and clinical colleagues to design, project manage and deliver appropriate projects or workstreams that will meet our residents' needs, against the priority plans previously agreed at Brent ICP level.
This post will have a key role in actioning the priority projects that help to deliver the Integrator's key objectives for our residents and communities of improving health outcomes, tackling health inequalities, enhancing productivity and value for money, and contributing to broader economic and social development.
The post holder will also support the development and implementation of strategy in designated care areas under their responsibility and bring stakeholders together from across the sector to work together to design and deliver our current and future care requirements, adopting a methodical approach to Quality Improvement.
Skills of communication, negotiation and partnership working across the key clinical and professional groups (including individuals and families with life experience of their clinical conditions and our local services, as well as patient representative bodies) will be essential.
Post-holders will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of our local population, and the nature of the key communities who will benefit from tailored and targeted services to address their needs.
About us
Central and North West London Foundation Trust aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, marital/partnership status, race, religion, age, creed, colour, ethnic origin, disability, part-time working status and real or suspected HIV/AIDS status. The Trust has a Valuing Diversity in the Workplace Policy, and you are expected to adhere to the policy and support equality and value diversity by making sure that you do not discriminate, harass or bully colleagues, visitors or service users. You are also expected to make sure that you don't contribute to discrimination, harassment or bullying or condone discrimination, harassment or bullying by others. Everyone has a personalresponsibility to promote and develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity, and where your role requires you to manage and supervise others, you have the additional managerial responsibility to ensure that the team you work in does not discriminate, harass or bully.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-J-BR-0837-B
Job locations
Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.
Managing transformation programmes aligned to the boroughs priorities (e.g. out-of-hospital care affecting the left shift)
The role will focus specifically on programmes relating to the implementation of the Primary Care Single Offer and acting as a commissioning delivery lead
Translating ICB/ ICP strategy into borough level implementation plans
Milestone tracking, maintaining risk logs and tracking benefits realisation
The role will support PCNs to embed quality within their networks and ensure that feedback mechanisms are in place for practices to understand their own performance.
Lead the implementation of projects, ensuring that key milestones are achieved and that the required outcomes are met.
Ensure that each project that the postholder leads on has a logic model and a theory of change underpinning it, as well as having clear deliverables, timescales and KPIs
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.
Managing transformation programmes aligned to the boroughs priorities (e.g. out-of-hospital care affecting the left shift)
The role will focus specifically on programmes relating to the implementation of the Primary Care Single Offer and acting as a commissioning delivery lead
Translating ICB/ ICP strategy into borough level implementation plans
Milestone tracking, maintaining risk logs and tracking benefits realisation
The role will support PCNs to embed quality within their networks and ensure that feedback mechanisms are in place for practices to understand their own performance.
Lead the implementation of projects, ensuring that key milestones are achieved and that the required outcomes are met.
Ensure that each project that the postholder leads on has a logic model and a theory of change underpinning it, as well as having clear deliverables, timescales and KPIs
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in London and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of transformation approaches within primary care, NHS Trusts, Better Care Fund, voluntary sector and local authorities, as well as ICB and Borough Based Partnerships at Place
- Understanding and experience of Primary Care policy and practice, including Enhanced Services
- Understanding and experience of procurement and bid evaluation for primary care or other NHS and health and care services, including from voluntary and independent sector providers
- Understanding of NHS policy and practice relating to access, prevention and early intervention
- Understanding of Standing Financial Instructions, audit and other governance
- Confidentiality of patient information, data security issues and other data protection governance
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
Desirable
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in London and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of transformation approaches within primary care, NHS Trusts, Better Care Fund, voluntary sector and local authorities, as well as ICB and Borough Based Partnerships at Place
- Understanding and experience of Primary Care policy and practice, including Enhanced Services
- Understanding and experience of procurement and bid evaluation for primary care or other NHS and health and care services, including from voluntary and independent sector providers
- Understanding of NHS policy and practice relating to access, prevention and early intervention
- Understanding of Standing Financial Instructions, audit and other governance
- Confidentiality of patient information, data security issues and other data protection governance
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
Desirable
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Associate Mental Health Practitioner
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2382884
Job summary
To provide low intensity mental health interventions and support for men under Mental Health Services within HMP Woodhill.
These interventions will primarily be delivered in group format, but there is scope for 1:1 assessment and intervention. To provide support to your Mental Health team colleagues in the delivery of clinical care.
Main duties of the job
- To support Mental Health colleagues in designing and preparing low intensity mental health interventions, both group and individual. To co-facilitate time-limited low intensity mental health groups and, when appropriate, time-limited individual interventions.
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- To help deliver initiatives promoting mental wellbeing across primary care and the prison.
- To work in a highly emotive atmosphere with clients with offending histories and / or mental health problems on a regular basis, and be able to communicate sensitive and complex information, whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism at all times.
- To work closely with senior colleagues to ensure information in relation to risk is collected and communicated sensitively and comprehensively.
To attend and contribute to other prison meetings, and to present the view of Mental Health Team for relevant clinical issues. To ensure any actions taken from these meetings are met or that the appropriate individual to carry out the action is informed.
- To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific patient group and mental health.
About us
Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.
We're always looking to recruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With adiverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year p.a (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-D-HJ-2069-A
Job locations
HMP Woodhill
Milton Keynes
MK4 4DA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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- To provide low intensity mental health interventions to clients under the supervision of a qualified nurse (and supported by the Clinical Psychologist).
- To support other members of the Mental Health team in the delivery of clinical care within the prison.
- To support the mental health team in liaising with primary care and the prison to deliver mental wellbeing initiatives
- To work independently according to a plan agreed within supervision and within the overall framework of the clinics policies and procedures.
- To liaise with other professional services (resettlement workers, probation, CMHT) sharing information where appropriate.
- To assist in clinically related administration and conduct of audits or project work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
- To provide low intensity mental health interventions to clients under the supervision of a qualified nurse (and supported by the Clinical Psychologist).
- To support other members of the Mental Health team in the delivery of clinical care within the prison.
- To support the mental health team in liaising with primary care and the prison to deliver mental wellbeing initiatives
- To work independently according to a plan agreed within supervision and within the overall framework of the clinics policies and procedures.
- To liaise with other professional services (resettlement workers, probation, CMHT) sharing information where appropriate.
- To assist in clinically related administration and conduct of audits or project work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved or working towards an upper second class honours degree in relevant subject.
Desirable
- Second class honours degree in psychology or nursing. Further training in relevant areas of mental health practice.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or offending behaviour problems and/or other disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience of working in prisons or secure settings.
- Experience of co-facilitating psychosocial groups.
- Experience of working within a team
PERSONAL
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to establish and sustain engagement with people who have mental health problems and severely challenging behaviours including violence and sexually harmful behaviours.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care.
Desirable
- An interest in working with people with forensic histories, mental health problems.
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Ability to work in a secure environment, in line with HMPS policy and procedure - to obtain and maintain enhanced security clearance.
- Application must be clearly tailored to the post and Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses service user's particular needs.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
Desirable
- High standard of report writing skills
- Knowledge and experience of using SPSS for windows
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved or working towards an upper second class honours degree in relevant subject.
Desirable
- Second class honours degree in psychology or nursing. Further training in relevant areas of mental health practice.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or offending behaviour problems and/or other disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience of working in prisons or secure settings.
- Experience of co-facilitating psychosocial groups.
- Experience of working within a team
PERSONAL
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to establish and sustain engagement with people who have mental health problems and severely challenging behaviours including violence and sexually harmful behaviours.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care.
Desirable
- An interest in working with people with forensic histories, mental health problems.
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Ability to work in a secure environment, in line with HMPS policy and procedure - to obtain and maintain enhanced security clearance.
- Application must be clearly tailored to the post and Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses service user's particular needs.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
Desirable
- High standard of report writing skills
- Knowledge and experience of using SPSS for windows
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Woodhill
Milton Keynes
MK4 4DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Woodhill
Milton Keynes
MK4 4DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Senior Family & Systemic Psychotherapist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2382883
Job summary
The role of the Systemic Family Psychotherapist and Neurodevelopmental Sub Team Lead is to provide a specialist family and systemic psychotherapy service to children and young people with mental health problems across all sectors of care as part of a multidisciplinary CAMHS service, including specialist family assessment and therapy for service users and their families/carers, and advice and consultation to non-systemic psychotherapist colleagues and the wider professional network. You will be joining a vibrant team of professionals and systemic psychotherapists who regularly attend discipline meetings and CPD events.
The post holder will be based in Westminster CAMHS as part of the Neurodevelopmental Team, providing generic CAMHS assessment and intervention alongside specialist systemic psychotherapy interventions. They will contribute to care plans and highly specialist assessments of children with complex presentations including ADHD, ASD, and OCD, and support formulation and treatment planning in line with best practice, evidence-based interventions and NICE guidance. Westminster CAMHS is open Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm), excluding bank holidays .
The Neurodevelopmental Team MDT takes place weekly on Thursdays, thereforeattendance on this day is required.
Candidate will be expected to work Monday, Thursdays & Fridays.
We take flexible working seriously, and will always be open to discussion to meet our workforce's competing work-life demands .
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.
The post holder will provide clinical supervision to Band 7s within the service, B7 family therapists and family therapy trainees, including live supervision within the Family Therapy Clinic, however this is not limited to Family Therapist and . They will also be the Sub-team Lead for the Neurodevelopmental Team, holding senior clinical and operational responsibilities and working with consultants, sub-team leads, borough leads and the team manager & service manager.
The Neurodevelopmental Team is jointly led by a Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Clinical Psychologist. The post holder will join the leadership structure as Sub Team Co-Lead, sharing responsibility for service delivery, clinical leadership and operational performance.
The post holder will provide clinical supervision to Band 7's within Westminster CAMHS Service as well as B7 systemic psychotherapists and trainees, including live supervision within the Systemic psychotherapy Clinic.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist mental health trusts in England, providing a wide range of mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services for a population of 2 million people across nine London Boroughs.
There is a place for you at CNWL. We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
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Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£63,665 to £70,887 a year Pro rata per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
333-G-CA-1773
Job locations
Westminster CAMHS
7a Woodfield Road
London
W9 2NW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Roles and Responsibilities for the Sub-team Lead
Be responsible and accountable for the teams service performance.
Ensure provision of high-quality, evidence-basedand cost-effective care for children and young people accessing the team and service.
Provide clinical leadership for the sub-specialty team.
Working in collaboration with the other Sub-Team Lead and Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver outcomes for the team.
Implement and embed the CAMHS clinical model of brief intervention through defined care pathways.
Contribute to systems for achieving agreed targets, including evaluating capacity and clinical activity to improve waiting times and throughput.
Provide assurance that staff accessappropriate casemanagement and therapy supervision in line with Service Line and Trust policies.
Support evaluation of clinical outcomes atsubspecialistteam level.
Create a culture of continuous quality improvement and contribute actively to servicequality-improvementinitiatives.
Contribute to the local Care Quality and Performance Group and clinical-effectiveness systems and processes.
Support review of skill mix and recruitment to deliver serviceobjectives.
Participate in planning,distributionand allocation of clinical, administrative,professionaland managerial tasks.
Contribute to evidence-based clinical practice and guidelines, local partnership work and stakeholder meetings when delegated.
2. Clinical
Deliver generic CAMHS assessments of children and young people referred to the Neurodevelopmental Team within required timescales.
Contribute to Neurodevelopment Assessments, Conduct ADHD assessments and Contribute to Autism assessments as required (training for this can be provided within the role).
Formulate and implement evidence-based care plans across the full range of care settings.
Implement a range of short- and long-term systemic psychotherapy interventions for individuals, carers,familiesand groups within the Neurodevelopmental Pathway.
Evaluate treatment options using relevant theoretical and therapeutic models and consideration ofhighly complexfactors.
Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment,treatmentand discharge.
Provide specialistsystemic consultation, formulation, expertise and guidance that contributes to assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and multidisciplinary decision-making.
Undertake risk assessment and riskmanagement, andadvise other professionals on these matters.
Act as care coordinator or lead professional,initiatingand reviewing CAMHS care plans.
Communicate assessment,formulationandtreatmentinformation in a skilled and sensitive manner.
Participate in the community dutyrota.
Support the dutyrotaas lead on-site a few times a month.
To be noted:
This list is not exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties consistent with the grade.
The job description will be reviewed periodically in line with service needs.
Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities 1. Roles and Responsibilities for the Sub-team Lead Be responsible and accountable for the teams service performance. Ensure provision of high-quality, evidence-basedand cost-effective care for children and young people accessing the team and service. Provide clinical leadership for the sub-specialty team. Working in collaboration with the other Sub-Team Lead and Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver outcomes for the team. Implement and embed the CAMHS clinical model of brief intervention through defined care pathways. Contribute to systems for achieving agreed targets, including evaluating capacity and clinical activity to improve waiting times and throughput. Provide assurance that staff accessappropriate casemanagement and therapy supervision in line with Service Line and Trust policies. Support evaluation of clinical outcomes atsubspecialistteam level. Create a culture of continuous quality improvement and contribute actively to servicequality-improvementinitiatives. Contribute to the local Care Quality and Performance Group and clinical-effectiveness systems and processes. Support review of skill mix and recruitment to deliver serviceobjectives. Participate in planning,distributionand allocation of clinical, administrative,professionaland managerial tasks. Contribute to evidence-based clinical practice and guidelines, local partnership work and stakeholder meetings when delegated. 2. Clinical Deliver generic CAMHS assessments of children and young people referred to the Neurodevelopmental Team within required timescales. Contribute to Neurodevelopment Assessments, Conduct ADHD assessments and Contribute to Autism assessments as required (training for this can be provided within the role). Formulate and implement evidence-based care plans across the full range of care settings. Implement a range of short- and long-term systemic psychotherapy interventions for individuals, carers,familiesand groups within the Neurodevelopmental Pathway. Evaluate treatment options using relevant theoretical and therapeutic models and consideration ofhighly complexfactors. Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for assessment,treatmentand discharge. Provide specialistsystemic consultation, formulation, expertise and guidance that contributes to assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and multidisciplinary decision-making. Undertake risk assessment and riskmanagement, andadvise other professionals on these matters. Act as care coordinator or lead professional,initiatingand reviewing CAMHS care plans. Communicate assessment,formulationandtreatmentinformation in a skilled and sensitive manner. Participate in the community dutyrota. Support the dutyrotaas lead on-site a few times a month. To be noted: This list is not exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties consistent with the grade. The job description will be reviewed periodically in line with service needs.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MSc/MA in Family & Systemic Psychotherapy, UKCP registration and post qualifying experience
- UKCP registration as family therapist
Desirable
- Post-qualification training in additional CAMHS related specialised areas
- Post-qualification training in teaching and supervision of child family therapy
- CYP IAPT training/Supervisor training OR accredited supervisor with the Association for Family Therapy (AFT).
- Qualification in core mental health or social welfare profession (e.g. social work, mental health nursing, psychology, occupational therapy) and significant post qualification experience
- Up-to-date safeguarding children training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualifying experience of working within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team
- Experience in supervising as Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
- Experience developing and delivering bespoke CAMHS training to non CAMHS professionals
Desirable
- Experience of managing and supervising others in a clinical and performance management context including appraisal
Core Competencies
Essential
- Confident and competent in generic, specialist neurodevelopmental and emergency/urgent CAMHS assessment
- Understands developmental issues for children and able to adapt interventions accordingly
- Competent in Risk and safeguarding assessment
- Understands individual and service safeguarding responsibilities, policy and procedure
- Commitment to service user involvement, patient led care and choice
- Experience of family and parenting work and has comprehensive understanding of the need for and has experience of undertaking family and parenting work as part of CAMHS support
- Cultural Competent
- Leading on provision of consultation and liaison support to colleagues, referral agencies and services responsible for the care, support and wellbeing of service users and their families/carers
- Engage in psychoeducation supporting self-management and recovery by working with service users and their families to understand their condition and identify and reinforce strengths, resources and coping skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, actively engaging in and supporting duty and emergency rotations, peer support, training and skills development
- Able to confidently and safely plan for and manage change and transition
- Active use of supervision and professional- development opportunities for development of skills
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication
- Effective engagement, excellent communication and able to foster strong alliances
Specialist Competencies
Essential
- Experience of undertaking and supervising specialist family therapy assessment
- Experience, knowledge and skills in family therapy intervention, group therapy and supervision with children, adolescents and families
- Experience undertaking neurodevelopmental assessment within the ND pathway
Desirable
- Experience of running parenting groups (Triple P, NVR, SPACE ,Mellow, Webster Stratton, etc) and other types of group work group such as multi- family group
- Experience of undertaking assessment of parenting capacity as part of court directed parenting assessments
Administration and Record Keeping
Essential
- Able to use Word and Excel to write reports and analyse and present basic data.
- Competent with clinical recording systems such as SystmOne and RiO
- Understands importance of safe, secure and relevant clinical record keeping
- Able to use email in line with CNWL policy
- Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and other communication methods to support the delivery of high quality, engaging training and presentations
Desirable
- Use of SystemOne
Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Able to build constructive and collaborative relationships with Family Therapists and the Wider MDT
- Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times
- Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
- Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty
- Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism in an often emotionally challenging environments
- Able to Prioritise Workload
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential MSc/MA in Family & Systemic Psychotherapy, UKCP registration and post qualifying experience UKCP registration as family therapist Desirable Post-qualification training in additional CAMHS related specialised areas Post-qualification training in teaching and supervision of child family therapy CYP IAPT training/Supervisor training OR accredited supervisor with the Association for Family Therapy (AFT). Qualification in core mental health or social welfare profession (e.g. social work, mental health nursing, psychology, occupational therapy) and significant post qualification experience Up-to-date safeguarding children training Experience Essential Substantial post qualifying experience of working within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team Experience in supervising as Family and Systemic Psychotherapist Experience developing and delivering bespoke CAMHS training to non CAMHS professionals Desirable Experience of managing and supervising others in a clinical and performance management context including appraisal Core Competencies Essential Confident and competent in generic, specialist neurodevelopmental and emergency/urgent CAMHS assessment Understands developmental issues for children and able to adapt interventions accordingly Competent in Risk and safeguarding assessment Understands individual and service safeguarding responsibilities, policy and procedure Commitment to service user involvement, patient led care and choice Experience of family and parenting work and has comprehensive understanding of the need for and has experience of undertaking family and parenting work as part of CAMHS support Cultural Competent Leading on provision of consultation and liaison support to colleagues, referral agencies and services responsible for the care, support and wellbeing of service users and their families/carers Engage in psychoeducation supporting self-management and recovery by working with service users and their families to understand their condition and identify and reinforce strengths, resources and coping skills Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, actively engaging in and supporting duty and emergency rotations, peer support, training and skills development Able to confidently and safely plan for and manage change and transition Active use of supervision and professional- development opportunities for development of skills Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication Effective engagement, excellent communication and able to foster strong alliances Specialist Competencies Essential Experience of undertaking and supervising specialist family therapy assessment Experience, knowledge and skills in family therapy intervention, group therapy and supervision with children, adolescents and families Experience undertaking neurodevelopmental assessment within the ND pathway Desirable Experience of running parenting groups (Triple P, NVR, SPACE ,Mellow, Webster Stratton, etc) and other types of group work group such as multi- family group Experience of undertaking assessment of parenting capacity as part of court directed parenting assessments Administration and Record Keeping Essential Able to use Word and Excel to write reports and analyse and present basic data. Competent with clinical recording systems such as SystmOne and RiO Understands importance of safe, secure and relevant clinical record keeping Able to use email in line with CNWL policy Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and other communication methods to support the delivery of high quality, engaging training and presentations Desirable Use of SystemOne Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics Essential Able to build constructive and collaborative relationships with Family Therapists and the Wider MDT Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism in an often emotionally challenging environments Able to Prioritise Workload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westminster CAMHS
7a Woodfield Road
London
W9 2NW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westminster CAMHS
7a Woodfield Road
London
W9 2NW
United Kingdom
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CAMHS Single Point of Access Team Manager
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2382882
Job summary
Due to internal promotion, the CNWL all age mental health Single Point of Access has a vacancy for aCAMHS SPABand 7 Team manager. This is an excitingopportunityto join a growing,creativeand innovative service as part of ourmanagement team. We are looking foranexperiencedmentalhealth professional(Nurse, OccupationalTherapist,SocialWorkeror psychological therapist), and itwould be a fantasticcareer progressionfor a Band 6 clinician who wishes to broaden their experienceor a current Band 7 looking for a new challenge.
This dynamic multi-disciplinary servicehas been running sinceJune 2021, offering asingle point of access formental healthtele-triage, signposting, advice and support 24-hours a day, seven days per week, 365 days a yearfor young people under the age of 18.
The CAMHSSPA TeamManagerwillwork closely withtheadult SPA and SHINE Team Managers and with the Clinical Lead for CAMHSSPAto maintaintheday to dayrunning of the service, providing senior clinical input and support to the team, playing a key role in building internal and external interfaces, and contributing to the ongoing development of the SPA.
The CAMHSSPATeam Managerwill be expected to work aflexibleshift pattern, although working nights is notrequiredin this role.
Main duties of the job
Central andNorth WestLondon NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience.TheCAMHS SPATeam Manageris responsible forthe daily running of the SPA (CAMHS) Team and supports the Clinical Lead in the operational management of the service.
Other responsibilities include:
o Providingmanagement & clinical supervision, coaching, mentoring of existing staff andnew stafftaking up post; andmotivatingand supportingindividuals to achieve theirobjectives.
oContribute to the provision oftraining,coachingand clinical group supervision to the wider all-age SPA.
o Answeringcalls to theCAMHSSPA in a patient and courteous manner, and to screen and prioritise these appropriately.
o Undertakingclinical triageof calls to theCAMHSSPA, deciding on the correct care pathway for that call.
o Referringcallers onto CAMHS local teamswhereappropriateand liaising with teams.
o Signpostingcallers on as necessary into non-statutory, third sector services (Thrive networks).
o Undertakinginitial social care triage,andwhere necessary, signposting and referring on patients asappropriate.
About us
Central andNorth WestLondon NHS Trustexpects allSPAstaffto act in a way which showstheyunderstand our core values and are willing to put them into practice withpatients, their friends,family and carersand alsoother staff members.
As amember ofSPAstaffwe expect youtoshow COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment andrecognise that what you do and say helpscan makethelives of others better.
We expect youtoRESPECTeveryone andacknowledge and welcome people's differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.
We expect you to EMPOWER others andcontinually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.
We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP andbehave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generateand pay forourwork.
As amember ofSPAstaffwe expect you to role model these values and contribute to ensuring that they are embedded in the practice of the team
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-G-CA-1772
Job locations
Gordon Hospital
Bloomburg Street
London
SW1V 2RH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Respondingto calls within time limits set out in theAll-AgeSPA Operational Protocols.
Beingfully conversant with statutory and non-statutory services across Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster, and the provision of CNWLCAMHSservices in each borough.
Ensuringsafe and effective delivery of care / advice toyoung peopleand theircarers, utilising own knowledge and skills.
Providingsupport, information and education to family members, carers and other professionals who may access theCAMHSSPA.
Buildingandmaintainexcellent working relationships with key stakeholders, such asCore and Urgent Care CAMHS team,GPs, the Police and LAS.
Acting as the point of escalation in CAMHSSPA inrelation to difficult callsand being able to further escalate asappropriate.
Demonstratinggood risk assessment and management skills, ensuring that decisions maderegardingcalls are in the interests of the individual patients needs and their safety.
Participatingin both clinical and managerial supervision in relation to role.
Participatingin the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the SPA Service, ensuring that all required data is collected.
Monitoringstandards of clinical practice of the SPA, recommending changes where necessary.
Beingresponsible forthe maintenance ofaccuratepatient records on relevant patient information system (ie. System One).
SupportingtheSPA CAMHSadministration lead in the screeningandmanagement of emails in the SPA (CAMHS) inbox.
Supportingthe Clinical Lead and Service Manager in thelonger-termstrategic development of the SPA service.
Job description Job responsibilities Respondingto calls within time limits set out in theAll-AgeSPA Operational Protocols. Beingfully conversant with statutory and non-statutory services across Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster, and the provision of CNWLCAMHSservices in each borough. Ensuringsafe and effective delivery of care / advice toyoung peopleand theircarers, utilising own knowledge and skills. Providingsupport, information and education to family members, carers and other professionals who may access theCAMHSSPA. Buildingandmaintainexcellent working relationships with key stakeholders, such asCore and Urgent Care CAMHS team,GPs, the Police and LAS. Acting as the point of escalation in CAMHSSPA inrelation to difficult callsand being able to further escalate asappropriate. Demonstratinggood risk assessment and management skills, ensuring that decisions maderegardingcalls are in the interests of the individual patients needs and their safety. Participatingin both clinical and managerial supervision in relation to role. Participatingin the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the SPA Service, ensuring that all required data is collected. Monitoringstandards of clinical practice of the SPA, recommending changes where necessary. Beingresponsible forthe maintenance ofaccuratepatient records on relevant patient information system (ie. System One). SupportingtheSPA CAMHSadministration lead in the screeningandmanagement of emails in the SPA (CAMHS) inbox. Supportingthe Clinical Lead and Service Manager in thelonger-termstrategic development of the SPA service.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification in either: A psychological or therapeutic field, Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Social Worker
- Additional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health
- Educated to degree level
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working in child and adolescent mental health
- Experience of the Children Act and Safeguarding Children legislation and protocols
- Significant experience of assessing complex mental health presentations
- Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services
- Excellent knowledge and experience in mental health guidelines/ best practice and the full range of mental health disorders/ illnesses
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles of financial management
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to supervise and lead a team of practitioners, administrative staff and clinicians
- Ability to evaluate interventions and practice for service improvement
- Excellent communication, assessment, planning and recording skills
- Ability to deliver interventions which address the assessed needs.
- Ability to work co-operatively with other disciplines.
Desirable
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- Ability to use IT systems
- Knowledge and use of research methodology.
Attitudes and Person Characteristics
Essential
- Ability to relate to young people and families
- To work under pressure and to achieve deadlines
- Enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to cope with the demands of what can be a stressful job
- Broad understanding of equal opportunities and an ability to work in an anti-discriminating way.
- Ability to relate to professional staff from different agencies often at senior levels.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualification in either: A psychological or therapeutic field, Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Social Worker Additional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health Educated to degree level Experience Essential Substantial experience working in child and adolescent mental health Experience of the Children Act and Safeguarding Children legislation and protocols Significant experience of assessing complex mental health presentations Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services Excellent knowledge and experience in mental health guidelines/ best practice and the full range of mental health disorders/ illnesses Desirable Understanding of the principles of financial management Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential Ability to supervise and lead a team of practitioners, administrative staff and clinicians Ability to evaluate interventions and practice for service improvement Excellent communication, assessment, planning and recording skills Ability to deliver interventions which address the assessed needs. Ability to work co-operatively with other disciplines. Desirable An understanding of Clinical Governance Ability to use IT systems Knowledge and use of research methodology. Attitudes and Person Characteristics Essential Ability to relate to young people and families To work under pressure and to achieve deadlines Enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to cope with the demands of what can be a stressful job Broad understanding of equal opportunities and an ability to work in an anti-discriminating way. Ability to relate to professional staff from different agencies often at senior levels.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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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).
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Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gordon Hospital
Bloomburg Street
London
SW1V 2RH
United Kingdom
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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Gordon Hospital
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Senior Administrator - Oasis Restore Secure School
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 29 day(s) ago
Reference: 2377503
Job summary
Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the healthcare team at ORSS, including managing diaries and appointments, drafting correspondence, coordinating meetings, and preparing and distributing documentation. Maintain and update a range of databases and IT systems, handle enquiries via telephone, email, written correspondence, and face-to-face interactions, and support data collection, procurement, and information governance processes. Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple organisations to ensure an integrated service, while managing own workload with minimal supervision. Additionally, provide line management and supervision to the administrative team and junior administrative staff.
Main duties of the job
- Manage and coordinate the day-to-day administrative services for ORSS healthcare teams, including subcontracted services such as GPs and allied health professionals.
- Lead and supervise the administrative team, ensuring workloads are effectively allocated, monitored, and completed to a high standard.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior managers and healthcare leads, including diary management, meeting coordination, minute taking, and preparation of reports and presentations.
- Oversee the management of internal and external healthcare appointments, ensuring accurate recording and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain and develop administrative systems, processes, and filing structures to support efficient service delivery and compliance with organisational requirements.
- Monitor clinical stock, stationery supplies, and procurement activities using Trust systems.Support recruitment, training, induction, and workforce administration processes, including security vetting and pre-employment checks.
- Assist with the collection, analysis, and submission of performance data and reports.
- Ensure confidentiality, information governance, and data quality standards are maintained across all administrative functions.Build effective working relationships with clinical, operational, and external partners to support integrated service delivery.
About us
Oasis Restore is the first UK secure school enabling young people to live their best lives, through education well-being and hope. We will care for children aged 12-18 who are on remand and sentenced to custody by the courts. Oasis Restore represents a revolution in youth justice: an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a restorative environment that creates the potential for them to thrive both now and for the future. Our healthcare team will build and model healthy and trusting relationships with children that enable them to feel safe, learn and reach their full potential.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner. We have a Health and Justice Services Directorate, within which sits the 'Children and Young People' Service line working in partnership with 'Youth Custody Service' colleagues to provide responsive, trauma-informed primary care, mental health, neuro-developmental and substance misuse services to the young people and young adults within our care.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
333-D-HJ-2043-B
Job locations
Oasis Restore Secure School
Sir Evelyn Road
Rochester
ME1 3YB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day delivery of administrative services across ORSS healthcare teams.
- Supervise and line manage the administrative team, including workload allocation, performance management, and staff development.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior managers and healthcare leads.
- Coordinate meetings, manage diaries, prepare agendas, and produce accurate minutes and action logs.
- Manage internal and external healthcare appointments, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
- Maintain and update databases, clinical systems, and administrative records in line with organisational requirements.Support data collection, performance reporting, procurement, and information governance processes.
- Monitor and maintain clinical stock, stationery, and healthcare information resources.
- Support recruitment, induction, training, and workforce administration activities.
- Handle enquiries professionally via telephone, email, written correspondence, and face-to-face interactions.
- Build effective working relationships with clinical teams, managers, external partners, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and undertake other duties appropriate to the role
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Job description Job responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day delivery of administrative services across ORSS healthcare teams. Supervise and line manage the administrative team, including workload allocation, performance management, and staff development. Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior managers and healthcare leads. Coordinate meetings, manage diaries, prepare agendas, and produce accurate minutes and action logs. Manage internal and external healthcare appointments, ensuring accurate records are maintained. Maintain and update databases, clinical systems, and administrative records in line with organisational requirements.Support data collection, performance reporting, procurement, and information governance processes. Monitor and maintain clinical stock, stationery, and healthcare information resources. Support recruitment, induction, training, and workforce administration activities. Handle enquiries professionally via telephone, email, written correspondence, and face-to-face interactions. Build effective working relationships with clinical teams, managers, external partners, and other stakeholders. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, confidentiality, and data protection requirements. Contribute to service improvement initiatives and undertake other duties appropriate to the role Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form. Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Person Specification
Qulifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent administrative qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Management or leadership qualification. Advanced training in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, or reporting.
- NHS or healthcare administration qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior administrative or office management role.
- Experience of providing administrative support to senior managers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of diary management, meeting coordination, agenda preparation, and minute taking.
- Experience of maintaining accurate records, databases, and filing systems.
Desirable
- Experience working within a healthcare, NHS, prison healthcare, or public sector environment.
- Experience of procurement and stock management processes.
- Experience producing performance reports and analysing service data.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications and electronic record systems.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures, and performance reporting requirements.
- Experience using systems such as SystmOne, Datix, ClearCare, BromCom, SBS, IQUVIA, or FFT.
- Knowledge of staff supervision, appraisal, and performance management processes.
Person Specification Qulifications Essential Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent administrative qualification, or equivalent experience. Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Management or leadership qualification. Advanced training in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, or reporting. NHS or healthcare administration qualification. Experience Essential Significant experience in a senior administrative or office management role. Experience of providing administrative support to senior managers and multidisciplinary teams. Experience of diary management, meeting coordination, agenda preparation, and minute taking. Experience of maintaining accurate records, databases, and filing systems. Desirable Experience working within a healthcare, NHS, prison healthcare, or public sector environment. Experience of procurement and stock management processes. Experience producing performance reports and analysing service data. Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent organisational and time-management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications and electronic record systems. Desirable Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures, and performance reporting requirements. Experience using systems such as SystmOne, Datix, ClearCare, BromCom, SBS, IQUVIA, or FFT. Knowledge of staff supervision, appraisal, and performance management processes.
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oasis Restore Secure School
Sir Evelyn Road
Rochester
ME1 3YB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oasis Restore Secure School
Sir Evelyn Road
Rochester
ME1 3YB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
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