Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 1 September2026

Closing date : 15th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
• General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
• Good working knowledge of office procedures
• Previous secretarial/clerical experience
• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload

Desirable

• Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
• Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
• Experience of working with medical records filing systems

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Minute taking skills
• Good organisational and planning skills

Desirable

• Shorthand skills

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

• Flexible attitude to cope with fluctuating workloads and the occasional requirement to cover other areas in cases of staff absence

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 2nd October 2026

Closing date : 16th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note we cannot accept applications from AHP, Social Workers or Clinical Psychologists.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
• Mentor Training
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Knowledge of evidence based treatments for psychosis and non psychosis
• Experience of working within a community team.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a community mental health setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership.
• Training & Induction of staff.
• Delegation skills.
• Teaching/presentation skills
• Debriefing skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Silverdale

Grainger Park Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE4 8RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 2nd October 2026

Closing date : 16th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and the HCPC
• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity, including severe and enduring mental health problems, psychosis and personality disorder. This includes maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the possibility of physical abuse
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
• Skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials 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 behaviour

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Alnwood

Jubilee Road

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 02 October 2026

Closing date : 16th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to the post as detailed in the person specification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an appropriate care setting
• Experience of supervising/teaching individuals
• Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in Occupational Therapy
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to use IT system
• Ability to establish a rapport with service users
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible
• Time management skills
• To be able to demonstrate specific theoretical knowledge as described in service role descriptor
• Experience of moving and handling legislation

Desirable

• Some anatomical knowledge
• Risk Assessment skills
• Advanced IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 2nd October2026

Closing date : 16th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the HCPC and British Psychological Society.
• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
• Additional qualification in at least one therapeutic model, evidence-based for use with this client group

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
• Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.
• Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
• Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a clinical psychologist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Associate Psychological Services Director.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision.

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Skills in managing emotional impact of dealing with highly emotive and distressing situations through self-management and use of the clinical supervision process.
• Specialist skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
• Skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkwearmouth Hospital

Newcastle Road

Sunderland

SR5 1NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is full-time 37.5 hours per week and is office based.

The Staffing Solutions Team are open as follows:

Mon Fri 8am 6pm

Bank Holidays 8am 1pm

Hours in the team will be worked on a rota basis.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 1st October 2026

Closing date : 15th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
• Good working knowledge of office procedures
• Previous secretarial/clerical experience
• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload

Desirable

• Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
• Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
• Experience of working with medical records filing systems

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Minute taking skills
• Good organisational and planning skills

Desirable

• Shorthand skills

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

• Flexible attitude to cope with fluctuating workloads and the occasional requirement to cover other areas in cases of staff absence

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To express an interest in this post please describe your suitability and skills in line with the enclosed B4 Medical Secretary job description. You should currently hold the required level of qualification of have proven experience as outlined in the essential criteria, if you do not meet this criteria you may not be shortlisted.

Note: The post holder must be able to demonstrate the ability to deal with possible exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances and will be expected to participate in all relevant training courses appropriate to the role.

The post holder may also undertake additional duties as directed by the Administration Manager.

The successful applicant would start as soon as operationally able.

For informal discussions or site visits please refer to the contact information section.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 1st October 2026

Closing date : 15th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RSA Level III/OCR3 in Text Processing/NVQ 3 in Business and Administration (including text preparation) plus knowledge acquired through further experience
• Educated to O-Level / GCSE standard

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge and experience of Microsoft applications (minimum 1 year)
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant medical terminology
• Working knowledge of Patient Information Systems, e.g. RiO

Desirable

• Experience of using stock ordering and reporting systems
• Working knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation and procedures

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Audio-typing skills.
• Minute-taking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of NHS Procedures and Policies

Desirable

• Minute taking experience in similar environment (e.g. patient meetings)

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

• Able to work under pressure, to meet deadlines
• Discrete in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Good organisational and planning skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to meet the mobility requirement of the post

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Benton House

Sandyford Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 1QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General administrative duties

Accurate typing skills - typing letters/reports

Diary management including room allocations

Working from shared inbox

Experienced in the use of Microsoft packages i.e Outlook and Word

Ordering stock

Issuing and maintaining security equipment i.e. Key cards, SAS alarms, and using a variety of systems that are part of the security processes at the Clinical Business Unit.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 30th September 2026

Closing date : 14th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Intermediate (Level 2) Typing/Word processing qualification and/or relevant demonstrable experience e.g. 12 months experience.
• Good general level of education up to Level 1 standard in English Language and Maths.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration.
• NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service.
• Working towards Level 2 standard in Maths and English.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Able to input data accurately and efficiently.
• Undertake repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, face-to-face and non-facing customers.
• Demonstrates good customer care skills at all times.
• Good working knowledge of office procedures.
• Good organisational and planning skills using own initiative.

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in an NHS environment.2
• Ability to maintain and update patient information database(s).

Experience

Essential

• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload.
• Experience of carrying out administrative tasks, e.g., data input, receiving and making telephone calls.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS/health care setting.
• Experience of processing NHS/health care documentation.
• Experience using stock ordering and/or petty cash systems.
• Experience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems.

Disposition

Essential

• Discrete in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Able to work in accordance with Trust values and attitudes.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity.

Desirable

• Awareness of need for confidentiality in accordance with both Data Protection Act and local/national guidelines.
• Diplomacy.

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

• Team Player
• Flexible with working arrangements.

Additional Requirements

Desirable

• Able to meet the mobility requirements for the post

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carleton Clinic

Carleton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive

Carlisle

CA1 3SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The key elements of the role will be

providing specialist CAT clinical interventions with adult service users with complex mental health needs;delivery of CAT supervision.

The post holder will be a suitably qualified psychologist or psychological therapist with Practitioner training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy. The post holder will have appropriate professional and ACAT registration as a CAT Practitioner.

This will be a supervision role and we encourage accredited CAT supervisors to apply, but we can also accept applications from practitioners who are currently undertaking, or ready to undertake, their CAT supervisor training.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 29th September 2026

Closing date : 13th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society, plus post-graduate qualification in applied psychology (e.g. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology); or RMN, or equivalent degree level qualification in mental health
• ACAT-accredited Practitioner Qualification in Cognitive Analytic Therapy
• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or equivalent
• Accredited Member of Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT)

Desirable

• ACAT Accredited CAT Supervisor

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Specialist model specific psychological assessment, formulation and intervention skills.
• Specialist clinical supervision skills
• The ability to plan, organise and deliver work, exercising clinical autonomy, and managing time effectively
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.

Desirable

• Ability to provide "indirect" CAT e.g. 5 Session CAT, clinical consultation

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups relevant to the client group
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Substantial post qualification experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
• Demonstrate further specialist training and experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a psychological therapist over a minimum of 18 months or an alternative agreed by the Psychological Services Professional Lead.
• Formal training in clinical supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and other staff.

Desirable

• Experience of providing CAT-specific supervision and training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Benfield House

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE6 4QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the separate job description, person specification and role descriptor for more information.

You will be required to travel to other sites across the Trust as part of the role.

There is an expectation that you will be flexible and able to provide cover in the other learning disability teams across the trust as required.

Advertising date : 29th September 2026

Closing date : 13th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and registered with HCPC
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses to Masters level equivalence
• Post graduate level qualification relevant to area of specialism
• Post graduate level dysphagia qualification

Desirable

• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Attendance at a leadership course

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
• Evidence of effective organisational skills
• Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
• Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
• Be able to travel between various locations within the trust

Desirable

• Demonstrate change management skills
• Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
• Experience of conduction and evaluating clinical audit

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience and ability to work within MDTs
• Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of service users with acquired brain injury
• Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff and undertaking Joint Development Reviews
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bensham Hospital/Monkwearmouth Hospital

Gateshead/Sunderland

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

This is a substantive 8 sessions post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a full time basis.

You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact:

Name: Dr Suzy Guirguis

Tel: 07711292879

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
• Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
• Approved Clinician Status

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Has undergone training in educational supervision
• Has undergone training in appraisal

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
• Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation

Desirable

• An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
• Experience of Clinical Audit

Desirable

• Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
• Experience in service management or development

Skills

Essential

• High level of clinical skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent teaching skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner

Desirable

• Established record of clinical leadership
• Established ability as a clinical teacher
• Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy.

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Able to sustain self and support others
• Trustworthiness
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
• Maturity, openness and flexibility

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Palmers Community Hospital

Jarrow

NE32 3UX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

This is a 10 PA Consultant post in Sunderland Older Adult Community CTT.

The Consultant in post will work closely with the community team which is made up of core located members of the local authority and Northumberland Tyne and Wear foundation trust. The post holder will provide senior expertise in assessment and treatment of older adults with psychiatric, behavioural problems related to mental health difficulties. The post holder will work closely with our colleagues in primary care, crisis team and inpatient unit.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of Englands finest areas of natural beauty.

Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
• Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
• Approved Clinician Status

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Has undergone training in educational supervision
• Has undergone training in appraisal

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
• Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation

Desirable

• An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
• Experience of Clinical Audit

Desirable

• Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
• Experience in service management or development

Skills

Essential

• High level of clinical skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent teaching skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner

Desirable

• Established record of clinical leadership
• Established ability as a clinical teacher
• Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Able to sustain self and support others
• Trustworthiness
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
• Maturity, openness and flexibility

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkwearmouth Hospital

Sunderland

SR5 1NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 25th September 2026

Closing date : 9th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• State registration with HCPC.
• Further relevant post qualifying training.

Desirable

• Registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing Physiotherapy services.

Desirable

• Clinical experience relevant to this role
• Knowledge of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services
• Knowledge of audit, research and evaluation

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Skills in a range of appropriate standardised and informal assessments
• Highly developed communication skills
• Proven ability to communicate effectively within multi-agency teams
• Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Ability to use IT systems
• Risk Assessment/management skills

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
• Delegation skills.
• Debriefing skills.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashmore House

Green Lane

Ashington

NE63 0EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 25th September 2026

Closing date : 9th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification
• Registered with HCPC
• Commitment to complete fieldwork education training.

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
• Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of intervention plans
• Multi-disciplinary team work
• Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of and evidence based interventions.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a community setting.
• Experience of involving service users / carers in evaluation / planning and monitoring of services.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers.
• To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions
• Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users.
• Demonstrate effective written and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Effective time and caseload management skills
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment

Desirable

• Audit and Evaluation.
• Supervisory Skills.
• Training and presentation skills
• Commitment to using research skills in practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carleton Clinic

Cumwhinton Drive

Carlisle

CA1 3SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 24th September 2026

Closing date : 8th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience of supervising students / non registered staff

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
• Undertaking Appraisals
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff.
• Delegation skills.
• Debriefing skills.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hopewood Park Hospital

Waterworks road

Sunderland

SR2 0NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 24th September 2026

Closing date : 11th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Qualified Pharmacy Technician (NVQ3/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences) with post qualification experience
• Medicine Management Qualification
• Qualified Accredited Checker of dispensed items
• Qualified NVQ Assessor (A1 A2)
• Undertake NVQ standardisation requirements as necessary
• Accredited clinical training to deliver clinical service to wards

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Good IT skills - windows, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, e-mail and web applications
• Evidence of ability to be self- motivated, practice self- management including prioritising workload and managing expectations of directly managed staff

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Leadership skills.
• Ability to work across professional and organizational boundaries internally and externally.
• Prioritisation of complex workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, mature in outlook and flexible in approach to work with high professional standards and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrable ability to present information to large groups 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.

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Gosforth

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A more comprehensive outline of the main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.

An induction period is provided with ongoing workplace training to support your professional development in this specialist role. You will be required to complete the new on-line Driving Mobility Education Programme (previously the Oxford Brookes post-graduate certificate in Driving Assessment and Outdoor Mobility in the job description) which is funded by Driving Mobility.

We encourage applicants wishing to gain further information, discuss the role, or visit our service to make contact.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 24th September 2026

Closing date : 8th October 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualificaitions

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in either Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Relevant health professional council registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development/post registration education and training in 2 - 3 of the following areas: 1. cognitive, sensory, perceptual and visual processing dysfunction 2. normal movement 3. ergonomics of human actions and how these may be altered by the use of different techniques / technical aids.
• The requirement to undertake, at an agreed time when in post, the Driving Mobility I University of Oxford Brookes Post Graduate Certificate in Driving and Outdoor Mobility
• Academic ability to study towards Masters Level
• Audit experience with an ability take a lead role.

Desirable

• Experience of supervision and supporting the professional development of staff.
• Working knowledge of research process
• Knowledge of services offered by external agencies relating to the specialty, eg DVLA, Motability and voluntary agencies, such as Age UK

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• A broad knowledge of disability and health conditions and impairments affecting physical, sensory, cognitive and emotional functioning.
• Working knowledge of integrated governance.
• Working knowledge of task analysis.
• Working knowledge and application of IT skills in the areas of report writing, e-mail, data recording, internet search

Desirable

• Knowledge of adaptations and technology to assist drivers and passengers with disabilities.
• Ability to use of Excel and Powerpoint.
• Normal driving behavior, the distinction between safe and unsafe performance

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal, including the ability to deliver unwelcome news.
• Advanced knowledge, application and analysis of models of practice, assessment and treatment techniques and outcome measures
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills and critical reflection
• Highly developed personal organisational and planning skills
• Ability to make decisions and set priorities
• Ability to undertake complex risk assessments
• Ability to deliver unwelcome news.
• The ability to act autonomously and flexibly within the role.

Role/Team Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Enthusiastic and motivated to develop within the specialty

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Empathetic, Reliable, Self Aware, Approachable, Confident and Mature Attitude

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
• Car driver with current driving license

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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