Job summary

The East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) Crisis Caf is a welcoming, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused out-of-hours service designed for adults facing emotional distress or mental health crises. This compassionate alternative to Accident and Emergency departments provides immediate support, including de-escalation, safety planning, and guidance toward appropriate resources.

Operating during evenings and weekends, the Crisis Caf ensures that the successful candidate will work during these times. The service caters to a diverse range of individuals, from those already connected to secondary mental health services to first-time seekers of support. People can drop in whenever they are grappling with overwhelming stress, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, feelings of social isolation, or other significant life challenges.

The environment is intentionally non-clinical and psychologically safe, offering a calm and respectful space where individuals can openly discuss their experiences and find practical ways to move forward. While the atmosphere is informal and supportive, the service maintains clear professional boundaries and strong risk-management procedures to guarantee the safety and well-being of all who visit. The ideal candidate will draw on their own lived experiences of mental health challenges and recovery to provide hope, empathy, and understanding to those at critical moments.

cant distress.

Main duties of the job

**Key Responsibilities**

- Provide one-on-one and group peer support to individuals visiting the Crisis Caf. - Facilitate recovery-focused groups that encourage personal growth. - Take the lead in gathering information about local services available to peers. - Use your lived experiences thoughtfully to inspire hope and illustrate that recovery is achievable. - Assist with emotional regulation, grounding techniques, safety planning, and immediate coping strategies. - Identify and raise safeguarding concerns and risks according to service protocols. - Keep accurate and timely documentation in relevant records or electronic systems. - Collaborate effectively with clinicians, peer colleagues, and partner organizations. - Champion co-production and actively involve service users in the process. - Participate in supervision sessions, peer group supervision, and mandatory training. - Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and the development of services.

This role is ideal for someone who can stay composed under pressure, communicate with empathy, and draw on their personal recovery journey and resilience to support others on their healing paths. The successful candidate will need to have completed the ELFT Accredited Peer Support Worker Training.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

Please do not submit a new application if you have applied and been interviewed for this role with ELFT within the last three months.

Health Care Assistants for Mental Health

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and caring people to work as health care support workers within our adult and older adult wards. There are a number of mental health wards across ELFT and we are seeking enthusiastic people with the right mindset to come and join our supportive and progressive teams.

We are looking for caring and compassionate people, both experienced and inexperienced, to join our dedicated teams.

Main duties of the job

To be successful in a Health Care assistant or Support Worker role, you will need to be forward thinking and have a keen interest in working with patients being nursed in a mental health settings. You will be working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, caring for patients with a wide range of needs.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) provides a wide range of mental health, community and primary care services across East London, Outer North East London, Bedfordshire and Luton. The trust has an overarching vision to improve the quality of life for all we serve by focusing our efforts on improving population health outcomes, experience of care, staff experience and value. The trust has been rated outstanding by CQC and as a trust we do everything we can to embody our values of 'we care, we respect, we are inclusive'. ELFT's vision to improve the quality of life for all those we serve has drawn us into new areas of work, including primary care. As we move forwards to provide more primary care services it is an exciting time to be part of truly transformational change across the whole health and care system. As part of the new primary care directorate within ELFT our team will be involved in leading triple aim population health quality improvement work. Quality of care is our top priority. It is at the forefront of all that we do and is firmly embodied in our mission to provide the highest quality primary, community and mental health care in England. Being the best requires continual improvement- always seeking to do things better. Sometimes it involves fundamental change in the way things are done, with everyone working together sharing the same passion and commitment.

Main duties of the job

• Under the direction of the Practice Nurses and ACPs, undertake basic nursing and technical tasks to provide a comprehensive nursing service for Practice patients.
• Undertake routine diagnostic nursing tasks such as, ECGs, blood pressure checks, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, routine heights, weights and urinalysis
• Use patient contacts as opportunities to promote health education, including education on practice systems such as obtaining a blood result.
• Participate in health promotion
• Take responsibility for the administration of diabetic care planning, coordinating patient results and clinical observations and ensuring the care plan is sent to the patient in time for their annual review
• To participate and administer Long Term Condition reviews
• Provide vaccination to relevant cohorts (if trained to do so)

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

An exciting job opportunity has popped up in the City and Hackney Directorate for a full-time band 3 receptionist/admin assistant position, working 37.5 hours a week. This is a permanent role, and we're on the lookout for someone who's super motivated and eager to jump into a busy and challenging environment. As a receptionist/admin assistant, you'll be the first point of contact at a bustling reception, providing support to service users and the Multi Disciplinary Team.

Main duties of the job

To receive all incoming calls to the Service and deal appropriately in a courteous and helpful manner.

To deal with a range of queries from the public and other agencies in a polite and helpful manner, whilst working in reception also by telephone and face to face encounters, seeking advice and guidance from colleagues, Lead admin or Operational Manager.

To ensure that all incoming post is date-stamped and distributed to the appropriate person and that out-going mail is sorted according to internal, external departments and relevant agencies.

To take and promptly pass on accurate notes and information, exercising independent judgement and discretion when handling, monitoring and filtering calls within data protection, customer care and confidentiality guidelines.

To ensure that calls from anxious and distressed patients and carers are dealt with appropriately and referred to the correct system internally.To manage the diary and appointments system and inform clinicians of their appointment arrivals.

To check patients demographics are accurate and update Rio accordingly.

To collate service user feedback and upload manual response electronically.

To co-ordinate and oversee room, interpreter bookings and report any problems as appropriate.To coordinate maintenance log and follow up job with relevant Estates department.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

The Senior Support Worker plays a vital role in the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented support to adults facing severe mental health issues, complex emotional needs, and associated physical health challenges. This position involves working closely within a multidisciplinary team to foster recovery, promote social inclusion, enhance independence, and improve overall wellbeing, all while helping individuals pursue their personal goals and boost their quality of life.

Under the guidance of registered practitioners, the Senior Support Worker will provide a variety of structured psychosocial interventions and wellbeing support. This includes facilitating Waiting Well groups, administering Behavioural Activation interventions--after receiving the necessary training and ongoing supervision from the Team Psychologist--and assisting with physical health and wellbeing clinics. The post holder will keep track of progress, contribute to care planning, and empower service users to develop skills, confidence, and resilience in managing their mental and physical health.

Additionally, the post holder will take on Duty Worker responsibilities on a rotational basis, serving as a first point of contact for service users, caregivers, partner agencies, and professionals seeking access to Community Mental Health Services.

Main duties of the job

Ensure that service users, along with their families and caregivers, receive a wide-ranging array of recovery-oriented, psychosocial, practical, and wellbeing support, all while adhering to established care plans and operating under the guidance and supervision of registered practitioners.

Provide structured low-intensity interventions such as Behavioral Activation and recovery-focused wellbeing strategies, following the necessary training and ongoing oversight from the Team Psychologist and other qualified personnel.

Lead and facilitate Waiting Well groups, as well as other psychoeducational, recovery, and wellbeing sessions, with an emphasis on promoting self-management, resilience, social inclusion, and overall recovery.

Take on the role of Duty Worker on a rotational basis, handling and responding to calls from service users, caregivers, GPs, partner agencies, and other professionals. Gather pertinent information, identify concerns, and ensure that issues are escalated appropriately in accordance with service protocols.

Guide service users and caregivers to suitable clinical, community, and voluntary sector services, while making sure to accurately record all interactions and their outcomes.

Use your judgment within established guidelines to identify any shifts in a service user's condition, recognize potential risks, and promptly escalate concerns to qualified clinicians.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse to work within the Forensic Directorate. The post holder will be joining for our new physical health team as a Physical health Nurse Band 7. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with staff and service users to improve the physical health outcomes for our service users within the forensic service. We are looking for someone who is keen to improve physical health in mental health nursing skills, who will be working alongside a group of physical health professionals including dietitian, sports therapist, physical health nurses, physical health engagement practitioner and inpatient multidisciplinary teams. They will be responsible for embedding the physical health care systems inpatient wards, facilitating physical health clinics, working close with primary care services and supporting education and training needs for inpatient staff. The post holder will need to be able to work closely with the inpatient services and manage a caseload of service users & support primary nurses with physical health care planning.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a multidisciplinary NHS mental health service dedicated to providing secure services.

There are opportunities to participate in physical health audits and the educational program within the directorate. You will also be required to attend regular clinical supervision with a senior clinician.

The Physical Health nurse will carry out regular reviews on the in patients, supervised by a consultant psychiatrist, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team in the forensic services to deliver effective healthcare for patients. To also attend and contribute to weekly ward rounds, team formulation meetings and physical leads meetings.

The post holder will undertake a key role in the organisation and delivery of physical health care in forensic services an area which is increasingly recognised as essential in delivery of safe and effective mental health services. The post will involve liaising with the GP, Opticians, Dentists and all other local clinics for the service and delivery of effective healthcare for the management of acute and chronic physical conditions.

The Post holder will compliment roles already developed within the service and strengthen the multi professional team. The post holder will also work with occupational therapists, Tissue viability nurses, dietetics and nursing colleagues and liaise as needed with local Acute Hospitals.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum pro rata incl HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

363-FOR7789779

Job locations

John Howard Center

12 Kenworthy Road

London

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.

Job description Job responsibilities Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Registered first level health care professional e.g. NMC registered Nurse (RGN), OT Diploma in LTC
• First or higher degree in nursing related subject supplemented by post-graduate diploma specialist training and experience
• Extended/Supplementary nurse prescriber
• IAPT-LTC training

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• oExperience working in a team leader role
• oExperience of effective organisation planning and monitoring of service delivery
• oDemonstrable experience and understanding of health and social care

Desirable

• oPost nursing registration experience
• oRunning Clozapine Clinic
• oExperience of providing care in line with Long term condition agenda

Knowledge

Essential

• oAbility to think strategically
• oEvidence of knowledge in current professional issues
• oExperience of presenting information to a wider audience

Desirable

• oProven track record of effective use of networking and influencing skills

Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Registered first level health care professional e.g. NMC registered Nurse (RGN), OT Diploma in LTC First or higher degree in nursing related subject supplemented by post-graduate diploma specialist training and experience Extended/Supplementary nurse prescriber IAPT-LTC training Experience Essential oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team oExperience working in a team leader role oExperience of effective organisation planning and monitoring of service delivery oDemonstrable experience and understanding of health and social care Desirable oPost nursing registration experience oRunning Clozapine Clinic oExperience of providing care in line with Long term condition agenda Knowledge Essential oAbility to think strategically oEvidence of knowledge in current professional issues oExperience of presenting information to a wider audience Desirable oProven track record of effective use of networking and influencing 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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Howard Center

12 Kenworthy Road

London

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Howard Center

12 Kenworthy Road

London

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated High Intensity CBT Therapists to join our dynamic and innovative service.

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies has been providing a stepped care IAPT service since 2009 and consists of Psychologists, Counsellors, Relational therapists, High-Intensity CBT therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners offering evidence-based interventions at Steps 2 and 3.

We are part of East London NHS Foundation Trust which has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and are committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance and a positive working environment.

We recognise the need for clinicians to feel well supported in their role and clinical development. The post holder will be part of a supportive team, with access to peer support, high quality supervision and CPD opportunities.

We are a proactive and forward looking service, with a strong commitment to meeting the needs of the diverse community where we are located and we particularly welcome applicants with fluency in Sylheti.

These vacancies are offered on a 12 month, fixed term contract, with the expectation that all clinical staff work at least one late evening per week (i.e. finishing at 7pm).

Main duties of the job

This post involves:

• Delivery of high quality Step 3 interventions for clients presenting with moderate to severe depression and anxiety disorders
• Delivery of therapy groups
• Working with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters where necessary
• Carrying out telephone assessments

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to work as the Ward Manager for Galaxy Ward (PICU) CAMHS inpatient PICU ward ward based in Newham.

We are looking for somebody who is passionate and skilled to take on this role.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and have a keen interest in working with adolescents and their families in a mental health setting. You will be working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing care for young people with a wide range of needs.

The Clinical Nurse Manager will have 9-5 Monday to Friday operational responsibility and accountability for the provision and management of high quality nursing care and for the treatment of service users within the inpatient service area. You will be required to clinically lead, develop the service and nursing team, support care delivery and work with service users and staff to ensure the provision of practices that respond effectively to both individual and service need.

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate and provide care and treatment to an identified group of patients without direct supervision. In addition, supporting junior staff in delivery of care provision.

To manage and organise work as required.

Take responsibility for the development and delivery of evidence based practice for service users with complex needs, ensuring that it supports and reflects service user individual needs, Trust objectives and professional guidance.

Promotes evidence based practice and embeds QI.

Postholder will be responsible for high quality care provision with highly complex service users and groups.

About us

Our aim is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

We havean exciting opportunity to join our team as a CBTTrainee,aspart of the NHS England Workforce, Training and Education (NHSE WT&E) funded Recruit to Train Programme,in partnership with the University of Reading,Charlie Waller Institute.The post-holderswill be training on the Children & Young People Mental Health (CYP-MH) CBT Course, which is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).They will becarrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. We areseekinghighly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The post holderswill work with people withdifferent culturalbackgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity,diversityand inclusion.

Information about the Service

North Bedfordshire CAMHS ispart of ELFT (East London Foundation Trust), which also provides CAMHS servicesinLuton andEast London.

North Bedfordshire CAMHS haswell-established multidisciplinary services that provide acomprehensive stepped model of care for children, youngpeopleand their families acrossthe locality.https://www.elft.nhs.uk/services/north-bedfordshire-camhs

Main duties of the job

Responsibiliities will include direct clinical work and management of complex and sometimeshigh riskcases with support of your line manager and clinical supervisor. You will be a member of the multidisciplinary team and involved in MDTmeetings and broader service developments. You will be expected to liaise with other agencies involved in the care of the children and young people on your caseload, including schools, socialcareor other community agencies. .You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you willbe requiredto study and perform atthis academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time . Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during termand will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants mustbe willing to travel to Reading Universityto attendlectures.

The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-SSLB8268957

Job locations

Bedford CAMHS

9 Rush Court

Bedford

MK40 3JT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be a member of the multidisciplinary team, accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.Assess clients for suitability for CBT intervention as per training requirements undersupervision of clinical supervisor/line manager.Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the teams referralprotocols, and refer unsuitable clients onto the relevant service or back to thereferral agent as necessary.Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for the psychologicaltreatment and/or management of a young persons mental health problems, basedupon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems and employingmethods of proven efficacy across the full range of care settings.Involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying therapyformulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.Be responsible for providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive, distressingand emotional information in relation to mental health issues, where there are oftenbarriers to acceptance.Be mindful of the needs of children, young people, families and individuals from awide range of cultural, religious and social backgrounds and develop with colleagues innovative ways of meeting these diverse needs.Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contactsoffered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting timesand ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.Be responsible for recording, monitoring and reporting on clinical work andcommunicating complex clinical information to a variety of recipients, orally, in writing and/or electronically.Maintain clinical records, collate statistical information and maintain specialistequipment and resources. Complete all requirements relating to data collectionwithin the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, whereappropriate. Work closely with other members of the team to design and implementcare plans under the senior leadership of the team Lead.

Be responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge of local resources anddeveloping working relationships with relevant statutory, voluntary and communitygroups and organisations.Be responsible for proposing innovative responses to identified community needsand developing these in consultation with senior colleagues.Ensure that professional guidelines for practice are followed appropriately.Receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines.

To ensure documentation and care plans are comprehensive and in line with the Trust.To record relevant information as consistent with Trust record keeping policyCollate and report on clinical information across a specific area(s).Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to Trust policies andany regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP, BABCP), andkeep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department ofhealthEnsure that informationprocessed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and inline with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed withsenior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meetthe required standards.To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelinesand Trust Policy.Ensure that professional practice guidelines are followed appropriately.To participate in the Trust Appraisal and be committed to on-going ContinuingProfessional Development including participation in further specialist training as agreed with supervisor/line manager.

Record and report on personally generated clinical information.Enter clinical information as required into local and Trust electronic informationsystems.Prepare teaching materials and presentations to a professional level.Be familiar with electronic access to research information, for example throughelectronic libraries, data banks, journals and websites.Use electronic mail regularly and competently for facilitating direct and indirectclinical work as well as service development.

Job description Job responsibilities Be a member of the multidisciplinary team, accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.Assess clients for suitability for CBT intervention as per training requirements undersupervision of clinical supervisor/line manager.Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the teams referralprotocols, and refer unsuitable clients onto the relevant service or back to thereferral agent as necessary.Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for the psychologicaltreatment and/or management of a young persons mental health problems, basedupon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems and employingmethods of proven efficacy across the full range of care settings.Involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying therapyformulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.Be responsible for providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive, distressingand emotional information in relation to mental health issues, where there are oftenbarriers to acceptance.Be mindful of the needs of children, young people, families and individuals from awide range of cultural, religious and social backgrounds and develop with colleagues innovative ways of meeting these diverse needs.Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contactsoffered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting timesand ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.Be responsible for recording, monitoring and reporting on clinical work andcommunicating complex clinical information to a variety of recipients, orally, in writing and/or electronically.Maintain clinical records, collate statistical information and maintain specialistequipment and resources. Complete all requirements relating to data collectionwithin the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, whereappropriate. Work closely with other members of the team to design and implementcare plans under the senior leadership of the team Lead. Be responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge of local resources anddeveloping working relationships with relevant statutory, voluntary and communitygroups and organisations.Be responsible for proposing innovative responses to identified community needsand developing these in consultation with senior colleagues.Ensure that professional guidelines for practice are followed appropriately.Receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines. To ensure documentation and care plans are comprehensive and in line with the Trust.To record relevant information as consistent with Trust record keeping policyCollate and report on clinical information across a specific area(s).Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to Trust policies andany regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP, BABCP), andkeep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department ofhealthEnsure that informationprocessed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and inline with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed withsenior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives. Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meetthe required standards.To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelinesand Trust Policy.Ensure that professional practice guidelines are followed appropriately.To participate in the Trust Appraisal and be committed to on-going ContinuingProfessional Development including participation in further specialist training as agreed with supervisor/line manager. Record and report on personally generated clinical information.Enter clinical information as required into local and Trust electronic informationsystems.Prepare teaching materials and presentations to a professional level.Be familiar with electronic access to research information, for example throughelectronic libraries, data banks, journals and websites.Use electronic mail regularly and competently for facilitating direct and indirectclinical work as well as service development.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• RMN, OT, SW or equivalent professional qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma or KSA evidence
• Teaching/mentoring qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness.

Desirable

• Experience of using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS
• Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community
• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• To have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list
• To be able to function as part of multi disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care.
• To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.
• Willingness to undergo regular supervision in order to develop own practice.
• Ability to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners
• Have ability to follow policy and make proposal for change
• Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
• Maintain patient records both written and electronic
• Understanding of the legal and social policy issues influencing the work environment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties

Desirable

• To have knowledge and understanding of the research process

Other

Essential

• To have knowledge and understanding of the research process
• Car driver, and willingness to drive for work purposes.
• To be I.T competent
• Commitment to client centred, non discriminatory practice
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Willingness to be flexible

Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential RMN, OT, SW or equivalent professional qualification Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma or KSA evidence Teaching/mentoring qualification Experience Essential Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness. Desirable Experience of using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others Knowledge & Skills Essential To have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list To be able to function as part of multi disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care. To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others. Willingness to undergo regular supervision in order to develop own practice. Ability to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners Have ability to follow policy and make proposal for change Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice Maintain patient records both written and electronic Understanding of the legal and social policy issues influencing the work environment. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties Desirable To have knowledge and understanding of the research process Other Essential To have knowledge and understanding of the research process Car driver, and willingness to drive for work purposes. To be I.T competent Commitment to client centred, non discriminatory practice Commitment to lifelong learning Willingness to be flexible

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford CAMHS

9 Rush Court

Bedford

MK40 3JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford CAMHS

9 Rush Court

Bedford

MK40 3JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a Fixed Term Contract Ward Administrator to join our team for 8 months. You will work alongside other Ward Administrators to ensure the smooth operation of the Wards in City & Hackney.

The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive range of reception and administrative duties and welfare functions, ensuring all duties are carried out efficiently, effectively and to a high standard. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and contribute to the smooth functioning of the systems underpinning the Inpatient Ward.

The post holder will be required to work in a busy and demanding environment without direct supervision and work closely with the Modern Matron and Clinical Nurse Manager. It is expected that the post holder will exercise initiative to contribute towards service development. The ability to multi-task is essential.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for providing day to day administrative support to the service.

To assist with collating all information relating to patients and ensuring that patient files are kept up to date and are regularly reviewed and archived.

To assist with ensuring that all correspondence and key clinical information written or received in relation to patients are collected and filed on a regular basis in the appropriate section in the case record. To be responsible for maintaining an up to date electronic case record via the entering of data onto RiO or other trust electronic system on a daily basis ensuring relevant time scales are met, so as to ensure that information can be retrieved whenever necessary and to meet agreed trust targets and objectives.

Our clinical teams rely on efficient administration systems and processes. This includes accurate data collection and accurate data reporting and analysis.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum Inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CH8283619

Job locations

City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health

Gate 7 Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide comprehensive administrative support for female Ward. This will include liaising with multi-disciplinary staff, service users and their families. Also maintaining effective working relationships with other professionals including Community Teams, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Social Services and interpreting services.

• To have excellent verbal, written, communication and minute taking skills. To type correspondence when required.

• To undertake general office duties including photocopying, collating and binding of documents, filing, laminating, faxing, organising refreshments and hand outs/presentations for meetings as necessary. Also maintain a constant supply of information leaflets, booklets and appointment cards for the service.

• To receive incoming calls to the ward, answering calls politely, identifying oneself and dealing with queries in a courteous, friendly and helpful manner. To ensure messages are clear and are disseminated promptly. The post holder will exercise discretion when handling, monitoring and filtering calls, keeping within data protection, customer care and confidentiality guidelines.

• To be able to acknowledge verbal complaints referring on to Clinical Nurse Manager or Modern Matron where appropriate.

• To have the ability to remain calm and sensitive in difficult and stressful situations.

• To ensure the registration of new patient admissions, referrals, discharges, leave status and clinic appointments of service users on the Trust electronic patient system (RIO) within agreed timescales. To also alert the clinical ward team of any emergency or urgent referrals to the service.

• To undertake the inputting of activity data on to the appropriate information systems (centralised and local) and to assist in the collation of statistical information for the purpose of service evaluation.

• To upload to the Trust electronic patient system all necessary documentation in relation to service users and ensure robust checks of information entered onto the electronic system to reduce the incidence duplication and ensure quality.

• To generate, maintain, close and archive medical patient files as appropriate in line with record keeping policies.

• Maintain safe custody and confidentiality of service user medical records both computerised and limited paper records for duration of Inpatient stay.

• To maintain a standard filing system ensuring the updating of electronic patient records, filing of patient notes, correspondence, questionnaires etc.,

• To distribute discharge information providing clinical information to (other) community services, including provision of sensitive information as required.

• To ensure that all incoming post is date stamped and distributed to the appropriate persons.

• In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Manager, ensure food orders/stationery supplies are raised in line with local procedures.

• To ensure office/ward equipment is maintained and reported for repair as necessary, including making special arrangements for the repair of equipment as advised by the Clinical Nurse Manager/Modern Matron.

• Report to the Clinical Nurse Manager/Modern Matron any issues that are of concern relating to health and safety of the ward.

• To work closely with the Modern Matron to ensure efficient systems are developed and maintained to produce reports for the service. These reports to include areas for monitoring and reporting set by NHS England and directed by the Modern Matron (e.g. average bed occupancy reports, referral data analysis, patient satisfaction reports, carer satisfaction reports and referrer satisfaction reports)

• To work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Modern Matron to develop and maintain efficient systems to record and monitor staff training activity.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide comprehensive administrative support for female Ward. This will include liaising with multi-disciplinary staff, service users and their families. Also maintaining effective working relationships with other professionals including Community Teams, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Social Services and interpreting services. To have excellent verbal, written, communication and minute taking skills. To type correspondence when required. To undertake general office duties including photocopying, collating and binding of documents, filing, laminating, faxing, organising refreshments and hand outs/presentations for meetings as necessary. Also maintain a constant supply of information leaflets, booklets and appointment cards for the service. To receive incoming calls to the ward, answering calls politely, identifying oneself and dealing with queries in a courteous, friendly and helpful manner. To ensure messages are clear and are disseminated promptly. The post holder will exercise discretion when handling, monitoring and filtering calls, keeping within data protection, customer care and confidentiality guidelines. To be able to acknowledge verbal complaints referring on to Clinical Nurse Manager or Modern Matron where appropriate. To have the ability to remain calm and sensitive in difficult and stressful situations. To ensure the registration of new patient admissions, referrals, discharges, leave status and clinic appointments of service users on the Trust electronic patient system (RIO) within agreed timescales. To also alert the clinical ward team of any emergency or urgent referrals to the service. To undertake the inputting of activity data on to the appropriate information systems (centralised and local) and to assist in the collation of statistical information for the purpose of service evaluation. To upload to the Trust electronic patient system all necessary documentation in relation to service users and ensure robust checks of information entered onto the electronic system to reduce the incidence duplication and ensure quality. To generate, maintain, close and archive medical patient files as appropriate in line with record keeping policies. Maintain safe custody and confidentiality of service user medical records both computerised and limited paper records for duration of Inpatient stay. To maintain a standard filing system ensuring the updating of electronic patient records, filing of patient notes, correspondence, questionnaires etc., To distribute discharge information providing clinical information to (other) community services, including provision of sensitive information as required. To ensure that all incoming post is date stamped and distributed to the appropriate persons. In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Manager, ensure food orders/stationery supplies are raised in line with local procedures. To ensure office/ward equipment is maintained and reported for repair as necessary, including making special arrangements for the repair of equipment as advised by the Clinical Nurse Manager/Modern Matron. Report to the Clinical Nurse Manager/Modern Matron any issues that are of concern relating to health and safety of the ward. To work closely with the Modern Matron to ensure efficient systems are developed and maintained to produce reports for the service. These reports to include areas for monitoring and reporting set by NHS England and directed by the Modern Matron (e.g. average bed occupancy reports, referral data analysis, patient satisfaction reports, carer satisfaction reports and referrer satisfaction reports) To work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Modern Matron to develop and maintain efficient systems to record and monitor staff training activity.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Good standard of written and spoken English
• English GCSE or NVQ3

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Computer Literacy including word processing skills, Excel (MS Office);
• Copy Typing skills (50wpm);
• Data entry skills;
• Ability to prioritise workload, and plan and organise own time effectively;
• Ability to act independently, and on own initiative;
• Ability to manage own workload without direct supervision

Desirable

• Good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Exercise own judgment when dealing with enquiries from patients, parents/carers or other professionals;
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a pressured environment;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters relating to clients

Experience

Essential

• oProven experience working as part of an administrative/secretarial team
• oExperience of routine office administration including reception duties

Desirable

• Experience of an administrative role in NHS service, preferably mental health.
• Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems (RIO).

Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent Good standard of written and spoken English English GCSE or NVQ3 Knowledge and Skills Essential Computer Literacy including word processing skills, Excel (MS Office); Copy Typing skills (50wpm); Data entry skills; Ability to prioritise workload, and plan and organise own time effectively; Ability to act independently, and on own initiative; Ability to manage own workload without direct supervision Desirable Good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Exercise own judgment when dealing with enquiries from patients, parents/carers or other professionals; Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a pressured environment; Able to work under pressure; Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters relating to clients Experience Essential oProven experience working as part of an administrative/secretarial team oExperience of routine office administration including reception duties Desirable Experience of an administrative role in NHS service, preferably mental health. Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems (RIO).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health

Gate 7 Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health

Gate 7 Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This post is an opportunity for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to work in the Medium Secure Forensic Service. This role involves being part of the Recovery-focused Occupational Therapy Team carrying out specialist group and individual work within the inpatient unit working across acute, rehab and specialist wards.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in mental health and / or a forensic setting. Please contact Sean Harte on 020 85102417 for further details.

Main duties of the job

To support the OT service in providing specialist OT treatment in inpatient and community settings- To implement the OT treatment plans through the provision of specialist individual and group treatment programmes- To positively contribute to the development of the forensic mental health occupational therapy service- To collaborate with the MDT team in its provision of assessment and treatment of service users

About us

This post is an opportunity for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to work in the Medium Secure Forensic Service. This role involves being part of the Recovery-focused Occupational Therapy Team carrying out specialist group and individual work within the inpatient unit working across acute, rehab and specialist wards.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum Inc HCAs

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-FOR8267679

Job locations

John Howard Centre

12 kenworthy road

Homerton

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, to implement agreed occupational therapy treatment plans by carrying out practical individual and group activities with service users.To collaborate with senior OT staff to review and modify specialist treatment programmes when necessary.To assist senior OT staff in the assessment and treatment of service users in a specialist mental health service.- To work and liaise appropriately with the multi-disciplinary team, including attendance at service user-related meetings as directed.- Effectively maintain records and report observations of service users progress and performance verbally and in writing.- To ensure that all clinical contact carried out incorporates risk assessment and appropriate management of risk.- To participate in the development of evidence based delivery of therapeutic interventions, as directed by qualified staff members.- To work flexibly in the delivery of treatment.-To contribute to the Recovery college programme of activities.

Job description Job responsibilities Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, to implement agreed occupational therapy treatment plans by carrying out practical individual and group activities with service users.To collaborate with senior OT staff to review and modify specialist treatment programmes when necessary.To assist senior OT staff in the assessment and treatment of service users in a specialist mental health service.- To work and liaise appropriately with the multi-disciplinary team, including attendance at service user-related meetings as directed.- Effectively maintain records and report observations of service users progress and performance verbally and in writing.- To ensure that all clinical contact carried out incorporates risk assessment and appropriate management of risk.- To participate in the development of evidence based delivery of therapeutic interventions, as directed by qualified staff members.- To work flexibly in the delivery of treatment.-To contribute to the Recovery college programme of activities.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Desirable

• NVQ and/or B-tech in Care related skills
• Qualification in relevant practical skills

Experience

Essential

• Using a range of practical and creative skills
• Worked with people who have experienced mental health problems

Desirable

• Worked within an forensic mental health setting
• Worked within an forensic mental health setting

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of equal Opportunities and confidentiality
• Basic understanding of needs and concerns of service users in a forensic mental health setting
• Understanding of OT and ability to learn about the OT process
• Interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with service users who have complex needs.

Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Desirable NVQ and/or B-tech in Care related skills Qualification in relevant practical skills Experience Essential Using a range of practical and creative skills Worked with people who have experienced mental health problems Desirable Worked within an forensic mental health setting Worked within an forensic mental health setting Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of equal Opportunities and confidentiality Basic understanding of needs and concerns of service users in a forensic mental health setting Understanding of OT and ability to learn about the OT process Interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with service users who have complex needs.

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Howard Centre

12 kenworthy road

Homerton

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Howard Centre

12 kenworthy road

Homerton

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Please do not submit a new application if you have applied and been interviewed for this role with ELFT within the last three months.

Health Care Assistants for Mental Health

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and caring people to work as health care support workers within our adult and older adult wards. There are a number of mental health wards across ELFT and we are seeking enthusiastic people with the right mindset to come and join our supportive and progressive teams.

We are looking for caring and compassionate people, both experienced and inexperienced, to join our dedicated teams.

Main duties of the job

To be successful in a Health Care assistant or Support Worker role, you will need to be forward thinking and have a keen interest in working with patients being nursed in a mental health settings. You will be working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, caring for patients with a wide range of needs.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Nurse to join the Newham Early Intervention Service (NEIS). This service supports individuals aged 18 to 65 who are facing their first episode of psychosis. Our goal is to mitigate the effects of psychosis by minimizing the duration of untreated symptoms and engaging clients in a range of biopsychosocial interventions.

NEIS is a dynamic and evolving team seeking candidates who share our enthusiasm for creative approaches in supporting those experiencing their first episode of psychosis. It is essential that the values of the successful candidate align with ours.

Newham has the highest rates of psychosis among all London boroughs, and our ambition at NEIS is to establish a sustainable model of care. We aim to work closely with service users and their families while leveraging the strength of the broader community and local services. We are eager to connect with individuals who are passionate about adopting innovative, community-based strategies to aid in the recovery of both individuals and their support networks.

As part of a highly motivated multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to a culture that values the unique strengths of each member. We are particularly focused on supporting Care Coordinators in their professional growth, whether through accredited training programs or by launching new projects.

Main duties of the job

Be a member of the Early Intervention service being responsible for the delivery of services to people who are residents of Newham with First Episode of Psychosis, as defined by the service referral criteria.

Establish a network of relationships with educational, vocational and leisure facilities, and maintain a database/resource of such organisations. Interface effectively with other community organisations.

Be involved in service evaluation data.

Supervise and co-ordinate the work of trainees/students of your related profession, as appropriate.

Be involved in training/health promotion of First Episode Psychosis as required.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse, Social Worker) Crisis Response & Community Mental Health Pathway -Newham

Are you a dynamic,confident,and compassionate mental health professional looking for a role where you can make an immediate difference during some of the most challenging moments in a person's life?

We are looking for an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join an innovative crisis response pathway supporting people experiencing mental health crises across theNewhamcommunity. Working within an extended-hours service and alongside our Community Integrated Mental Health Services (CIMHS), Community Recovery Teams (CRT), Home Treatment Team (HTT) and wider crisis pathway partners, you will play a pivotal role in helping people access timely support in the least restrictive environment possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for practitioners who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy autonomous decision-makingand are passionate about finding creative, person-centredalternatives to hospital admission wherever safe andappropriate. You will work directly with service users,carers, families and partner agencies to assess risk, formulate crisisplansandmobilisecommunity resources that promote recovery,resilienceand independence.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking practitioners who can build strong therapeutic relationships quickly, remain calm in complex situations, think creatively underpressure,and confidently balance risk whilemaintaininga compassionate and recovery-focused approach. A strong knowledge of local services and community resources, alongside excellent partnership-working skills, will be essential.

Whether supporting someone in A&E, responding to an urgent community referral, or working collaboratively with colleagues across the crisis pathway, you will help ensure people receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Sports Therapist within the Therapy department in secure mental health services. You will work within a Sports Therapy team providing therapeutic sports and health related interventions. Addressing the health needs of individuals within mental health services is a crucial aspect of Recovery and the Sports Therapy team play a vital role within this. The ideal candidate will have some experience of working with individuals within mental health. Please contact John Ponde for more details of this post on 020 8510 2022.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide specialist individual/group assessment and treatment programmes for inpatientservice users in sports, health and fitness related activity.2. To provide these programmes in a manner which is safe, effective, inclusive and in accordancewith Trust policies and procedures3. To support the Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Team (MDT) in its provision of assessment andtreatment programmes to inpatient service users.4. To develop links with relevant community sports, health and fitness providers in order to facilitateservice users accessing these services5. To contribute to the development of the Forensic Directorate Sports Service and Therapies Service.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the London Safety Intervention (SI) team. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative Safety Intervention trainer at Agenda for Change band 5. Train the trainer training will be provided to the successful candidate

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on continuous development and improvement of SI training and to assist clinical teams in providing high quality care to service users in a least restrictive manner.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

To support adequate programmes of SI courses so as to meet the requirements identified in the Trusts Risk Management and Training Needs Analysis

To assist in maintaining an up-to-date database of staff attendance on SI courses.

Organise and facilitate a range of SI courses, safely and effectively in line with Health & Safety legislation, Trust values and RRN Training Standards.

Work with others to staff following incidents, including debriefing and critical incident analysis, when requested.

Attend meetings, compile reports, and provide verbal feedback as required on issues within areas of responsibility as directed by SI lead trainer or Matron for Restrictive Practice.

To be involved in continual professional development to ensure courses and skills reflect best practice and meet Trust and legal obligations.

The Safety Intervention team

This is a vibrant team covering London, Luton and Bedford areas in providing a variety of non-restrictive and restrictive intervention training programmes to staff working in different client group services. The team's aim is to provide quality participatory training that is respectful and responds to clinical area needs.

The London and Bedford teams work closely together. Our mission is to make a positive difference to service users by providing training that is focused on least restrictive and trauma responsive approaches

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum, Inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CP8050119-B

Job locations

Unit 7 Kings Wharf

Unit 7 Kings Wharf, 301 Kingsland Road, E8 4DS

London

E8 4DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Matron for Restrictive Practice & SI training and the Lead SI trainer in the development and implementation of a Trust training strategy on SI in line with national policies and standards.

2. To be professional and act as a positive role model at all times whilst working with other trainers, course delegates and other disciplines/ departments in line with Trust Policies and BILD Restraint Reduction Training Standards

3. To support an adequate programme of SI courses to meet the requirements as identified in the Trusts Risk Management and Training Needs Analysis

4. To assist the lead SI trainer in developing joint training initiatives with other organisations as appropriate if required.

5. To assist in maintaining an up to date database of staff attendance on Trust statutory courses.

6. To be involved/ contribute in the launching, promotion and implementation of the Trust policy on the management of violence and aggression.

Full Job description and Person specification attached to this vacancy

Job description Job responsibilities To support the Matron for Restrictive Practice & SI training and the Lead SI trainer in the development and implementation of a Trust training strategy on SI in line with national policies and standards. 2. To be professional and act as a positive role model at all times whilst working with other trainers, course delegates and other disciplines/ departments in line with Trust Policies and BILD Restraint Reduction Training Standards 3. To support an adequate programme of SI courses to meet the requirements as identified in the Trusts Risk Management and Training Needs Analysis 4. To assist the lead SI trainer in developing joint training initiatives with other organisations as appropriate if required. 5. To assist in maintaining an up to date database of staff attendance on Trust statutory courses. 6. To be involved/ contribute in the launching, promotion and implementation of the Trust policy on the management of violence and aggression. Full Job description and Person specification attached to this vacancy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level- including English at Grade C or better
• oNVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Skills based training or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical practice, working in mental health and/or learning disability services

Desirable

• Skills based training or relevant experience

Experiance

Desirable

• Safety Intervention Trainer or other Models

Kowledge and Experience

Essential

• Computer literate with experience of MS Office esp. PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
• Demonstrable ability to problem solve
• Approachable, tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work, meeting agreed deadlines
• Knowledge of current national best practice guidelines in relation to SI; e.g. NICE, DoH, BILD and RRN standards
• Able to travel Trust wide if required
• Good time management skills

Desirable

• The ability to occasionally work independently when delivering training
• Knowledge of Mental Health and Learning Disability disorders, which may result in aggressive behaviour

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE level- including English at Grade C or better oNVQ level 3 or equivalent Desirable Skills based training or relevant experience Experience Essential Experience in clinical practice, working in mental health and/or learning disability services Desirable Skills based training or relevant experience Experiance Desirable Safety Intervention Trainer or other Models Kowledge and Experience Essential Computer literate with experience of MS Office esp. PowerPoint Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner Demonstrable ability to problem solve Approachable, tactful and diplomatic Ability to work as a team player Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work, meeting agreed deadlines Knowledge of current national best practice guidelines in relation to SI; e.g. NICE, DoH, BILD and RRN standards Able to travel Trust wide if required Good time management skills Desirable The ability to occasionally work independently when delivering training Knowledge of Mental Health and Learning Disability disorders, which may result in aggressive 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).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit 7 Kings Wharf

Unit 7 Kings Wharf, 301 Kingsland Road, E8 4DS

London

E8 4DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit 7 Kings Wharf

Unit 7 Kings Wharf, 301 Kingsland Road, E8 4DS

London

E8 4DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced nurse looking to develop your specialist skills and be at the forefront of improving continence care across the community?

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Continence Nurse Advisor to join our Bedfordshire Continence Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated, supportive specialist team delivering high-quality, evidence-based continence care across primary care settings.

You will manage a complex caseload of patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction, providing highly specialised assessment, diagnosis and treatment, including pelvic floor exercised, bladder scanning and neuromuscular electrical stimulation. Working autonomously while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in developing care pathways, promoting best practice and supporting education across the wider health economy.

This is a friendly, experienced and forward-thinking team where professional support and clinical supervision are readily available. We are committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care, improving patient experience and continuously developing our service in line with national guidance and best practice.

If you are passionate about empowering patients, influencing practice and driving quality improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your specialist knowledge and skills in continence care within a supportive and forward-thinking community service. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based bladder and bowel care across primary care settings.

You will manage your own complex caseload, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction. The role offers the opportunity to be involved in service development, education delivery, health promotion and innovative projects that enhance patient experience, clinical outcomes and cost-effective prescribing across the local health economy.

Experience in adult community nursing and continence care is desirable.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated practitioner who has the confidence to support, coach and develop colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care. You will act as a clinical resource across primary and secondary care, influencing practice and promoting best evidence-based approaches.

Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and time management skills are essential. You will need a flexible approach to meet the evolving needs of the service, alongside the drive and enthusiasm to contribute to ongoing quality improvement and service development.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

Bedfordshire Perinatal Mental Health Team is looking for passionate individuals who are looking to make a difference whilst working in an environment that promotes staff development and training opportunities.ELFT is passionate about developing its own staff, driving them to go on to become more established practitioners and this post is no different.You could be an existing support worker looking to take your next steps or an experienced practitioner looking for a new venture; we have training and development opportunities tailored to suit your needs within the perinatal framework.Our team operates Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm however there are opportunities for flexibility available in a team that is dynamic and transforming the way we offer support women and birthing people in Bedfordshire with perinatal mental health challenges. If this sounds like something that could inspire you then we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual with a special interest in improving care for women, birthing people and their families. Experience of working in the perinatal mental health field is desirable; a keen interest in this specialist area is essential.The Perinatal Mental Health service provides specialist, multidisciplinary perinatal mental health care for women from preconception, during pregnancy and up to two years postnatal who live in Bedfordshire and Luton.To help support you with the above we offer a robust induction and tailored training is given and encouraged. ELFT perinatal teams do offer regular in-house training opportunities to learn from each other with the aim to continuously improve our practice.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum Inc HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-BED8269601-A

Job locations

John Bunyan House

Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as a part of the Perinatal Mental Health Team across Bedfordshireand Luton, supporting the provision of interventions that will be offered to women in theperinatal period (Pregnancy to 1 year postnatal) experiencing mental health difficulties.The post holder will provide support and time to service users to help their recovery. This willinclude working with services users and carers in their own homes, in various communitysettings and supporting senior colleagues with assessments in settings as detailed above.. STR Worker key functions:. Promote Independent Living. Form positive therapeutic relationships that support service users own decision- makingand build on their own strengths. Provide practical support. Provide support with daily living activities. Facilitate service users to live ordinary lives. Help service users to gain access to resources. Provide information on Health Promotion. Support service users with involvement/participation in their treatment (includingmedication support and appropriate attendance to appointments). Physical health monitoring. Promote social inclusion by; supporting service users to engage in activities to supportemployment/vocation, education, leisure, social networks and community connections.. Key responsibilities of the STR Worker Role. To work as part of the perinatal mental health team to positively promote recovery andsocial inclusion by focusing on the direct needs of service users, working across boundariesof care, organisations and roles.. To provide support directly and flexibility to service users towards goals defined in her care.. To support the development of specific care plans aimed at promoting social engagement,healthy living and independence.. Maintain information and knowledge of and links with community resources and activelysupport service users to use these resources, thereby countering discrimination andencouraging social inclusion.. Assist Mental Health Practitioners to plan implement and evaluate service user interventionsby supporting service users to identify their needs/aspirations and make recommendationsfor further interventions.. Provide support and give time to service users, working within an agreed plan, helping themto build their own support networks, develop coping strategies, participate in their ownrecovery and achieve their identified outcomes, disengaging at the appropriate time. Thismay include supporting individuals to manage budgets agreed as part of their self-directedsupport package.. Help identify early signs of relapse by monitoring the service users progress level offunctioning and mental state, and alert the appropriate staff involved in the individualscare.. Offer support and advice to carers to enable them to help the service user developindependence and dignity.. To undertake carer assessments as required.. Planning and organisation of activities that support service users under the care of the PMHTto recover.. Assist senior colleagues with both the assessment & triage processes for the PMHT.. To work as part of the team as well as independently, particularly in their role supportingservice users to attend appointments and liaise with relevant professionals to supportservice user recovery.. Contribute to the development of good working relationships with other professionals andservices aimed at supporting service user recovery.. In collaboration with the senior assessing professional, develop a short term plan of actionto address identified needs, manage immediate risks and negotiate best possible outcomesfor service users and carers.. Support PMHT service development activities including induction of new staff, the continueddevelopment and establishment of new pathways, training to other colleagues/ teams andactive participation in team away days.. To participate in team meetings and complex case reviews, which includes initiating anddiscussing new methods/models of care and participate in the introduction of research ortrials or audits within the area as required.. To work flexibly to meet the needs of service users and carers.. Administrative/Documentation. The post holder will be responsible to inputting accurate and timely information into RiOupon completion of work.. To participate in multi-disciplinary decision-making, team building and team maintenance.. To report incidents, complaints and/or accidents, to ensure that appropriate documentationis completed as soon as possible following the incident and actions are taken to safeguardand support those involved.. To ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.. To have an understanding of the importance of timely record keeping, and ensure thatelectronic records are completed as soon as possible following client contact.. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive records.. Ensure activity data is recorded in databases.. Undertake administrative tasks, including the maintenance and production of records,reports and statistics as required.. Supervision and Appraisal. To participate in regular supervision meetings as determined by your line manager andwithin the Trusts Supervision Policy.. To participate in peer group supervision where appropriate.. To participate in the Trusts Appraisal Process and complete a Personal Development Plan ona yearly basis.. Training and Education:. To be responsible for own personal development and training needs.. To participate in all mandatory training and ensure skills are kept up-to-date.. To identify further training and development needs as appropriate.. Participate in the training and education of students from various disciplines.. Complete and update breakaway training.. To maintain own professional standards through attendance on relevant training, educationprogrammes and maintenance relevant to the role of STR Worker.. To contribute towards team education and development, providing opportunities forexchange of ideas, experience, techniques and interventions.. To develop an awareness of the research and background information relevant to serviceusers under the care of PMHT.. Have knowledge and understanding of the legislation and guidance relevant to the PMHTincluding: Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act (2005), MBRACCE reports & the NHSLong Term Plan (2019).. Governance, Quality and Standards. Participate in governance and quality improvement projects as outlined by the operationalmanager.. To participate in audit and evaluation activities as agreed with the operational manager.. Demonstrate professional practice acting at all times in the best interests of service userswithin appropriate, transparent boundaries, being non-judgemental and promoting equalopportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.. To assist in delivering a high standard of support and care to service users and their carers,promoting their equality, dignity and mental well-being at all times.. Responsibility for Human Resources. You will be required to demonstrate own activities to new or less experienced employees.. Freedom to Act. You will have a clearly defined understanding of policies and procedures. Your work ismanaged, rather than supervised.. You will work within professional codes of practice and professional guidelines.. The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and intended togive a broad flavour of the range and type of duties allocated. They are subject tomodification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements ofthe post holder.BehaviourPost holder is expected to:. Support the aims and vision of the Trust;. Act with honesty and integrity at all times;. Be a positive ambassador for the Trust;. Demonstrate high standards of personal conduct;. Value and respect colleagues, other members of staff, service users and carers;. Work with others to develop and improve our services;. Uphold the Trusts commitment to equality and diversity;. Take personal responsibility for their words, deed and actions and the quality of the servicethey deliver.Any other duties as delegated by your line manager.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as a part of the Perinatal Mental Health Team across Bedfordshireand Luton, supporting the provision of interventions that will be offered to women in theperinatal period (Pregnancy to 1 year postnatal) experiencing mental health difficulties.The post holder will provide support and time to service users to help their recovery. This willinclude working with services users and carers in their own homes, in various communitysettings and supporting senior colleagues with assessments in settings as detailed above.. STR Worker key functions:. Promote Independent Living. Form positive therapeutic relationships that support service users own decision- makingand build on their own strengths. Provide practical support. Provide support with daily living activities. Facilitate service users to live ordinary lives. Help service users to gain access to resources. Provide information on Health Promotion. Support service users with involvement/participation in their treatment (includingmedication support and appropriate attendance to appointments). Physical health monitoring. Promote social inclusion by; supporting service users to engage in activities to supportemployment/vocation, education, leisure, social networks and community connections.. Key responsibilities of the STR Worker Role. To work as part of the perinatal mental health team to positively promote recovery andsocial inclusion by focusing on the direct needs of service users, working across boundariesof care, organisations and roles.. To provide support directly and flexibility to service users towards goals defined in her care.. To support the development of specific care plans aimed at promoting social engagement,healthy living and independence.. Maintain information and knowledge of and links with community resources and activelysupport service users to use these resources, thereby countering discrimination andencouraging social inclusion.. Assist Mental Health Practitioners to plan implement and evaluate service user interventionsby supporting service users to identify their needs/aspirations and make recommendationsfor further interventions.. Provide support and give time to service users, working within an agreed plan, helping themto build their own support networks, develop coping strategies, participate in their ownrecovery and achieve their identified outcomes, disengaging at the appropriate time. Thismay include supporting individuals to manage budgets agreed as part of their self-directedsupport package.. Help identify early signs of relapse by monitoring the service users progress level offunctioning and mental state, and alert the appropriate staff involved in the individualscare.. Offer support and advice to carers to enable them to help the service user developindependence and dignity.. To undertake carer assessments as required.. Planning and organisation of activities that support service users under the care of the PMHTto recover.. Assist senior colleagues with both the assessment & triage processes for the PMHT.. To work as part of the team as well as independently, particularly in their role supportingservice users to attend appointments and liaise with relevant professionals to supportservice user recovery.. Contribute to the development of good working relationships with other professionals andservices aimed at supporting service user recovery.. In collaboration with the senior assessing professional, develop a short term plan of actionto address identified needs, manage immediate risks and negotiate best possible outcomesfor service users and carers.. Support PMHT service development activities including induction of new staff, the continueddevelopment and establishment of new pathways, training to other colleagues/ teams andactive participation in team away days.. To participate in team meetings and complex case reviews, which includes initiating anddiscussing new methods/models of care and participate in the introduction of research ortrials or audits within the area as required.. To work flexibly to meet the needs of service users and carers.. Administrative/Documentation. The post holder will be responsible to inputting accurate and timely information into RiOupon completion of work.. To participate in multi-disciplinary decision-making, team building and team maintenance.. To report incidents, complaints and/or accidents, to ensure that appropriate documentationis completed as soon as possible following the incident and actions are taken to safeguardand support those involved.. To ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.. To have an understanding of the importance of timely record keeping, and ensure thatelectronic records are completed as soon as possible following client contact.. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive records.. Ensure activity data is recorded in databases.. Undertake administrative tasks, including the maintenance and production of records,reports and statistics as required.. Supervision and Appraisal. To participate in regular supervision meetings as determined by your line manager andwithin the Trusts Supervision Policy.. To participate in peer group supervision where appropriate.. To participate in the Trusts Appraisal Process and complete a Personal Development Plan ona yearly basis.. Training and Education:. To be responsible for own personal development and training needs.. To participate in all mandatory training and ensure skills are kept up-to-date.. To identify further training and development needs as appropriate.. Participate in the training and education of students from various disciplines.. Complete and update breakaway training.. To maintain own professional standards through attendance on relevant training, educationprogrammes and maintenance relevant to the role of STR Worker.. To contribute towards team education and development, providing opportunities forexchange of ideas, experience, techniques and interventions.. To develop an awareness of the research and background information relevant to serviceusers under the care of PMHT.. Have knowledge and understanding of the legislation and guidance relevant to the PMHTincluding: Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act (2005), MBRACCE reports & the NHSLong Term Plan (2019).. Governance, Quality and Standards. Participate in governance and quality improvement projects as outlined by the operationalmanager.. To participate in audit and evaluation activities as agreed with the operational manager.. Demonstrate professional practice acting at all times in the best interests of service userswithin appropriate, transparent boundaries, being non-judgemental and promoting equalopportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.. To assist in delivering a high standard of support and care to service users and their carers,promoting their equality, dignity and mental well-being at all times.. Responsibility for Human Resources. You will be required to demonstrate own activities to new or less experienced employees.. Freedom to Act. You will have a clearly defined understanding of policies and procedures. Your work ismanaged, rather than supervised.. You will work within professional codes of practice and professional guidelines.. The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and intended togive a broad flavour of the range and type of duties allocated. They are subject tomodification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements ofthe post holder.BehaviourPost holder is expected to:. Support the aims and vision of the Trust;. Act with honesty and integrity at all times;. Be a positive ambassador for the Trust;. Demonstrate high standards of personal conduct;. Value and respect colleagues, other members of staff, service users and carers;. Work with others to develop and improve our services;. Uphold the Trusts commitment to equality and diversity;. Take personal responsibility for their words, deed and actions and the quality of the servicethey deliver.Any other duties as delegated by your line manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in mental health

Desirable

• previous work within the perinatal period

Understanding of Therapies

Essential

• Understanding and knowledge of CBT/DBT skills work

Desirable

• Previous experience of delivering CBT/DBT skills
• Previous experience of running groups

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working in mental health Desirable previous work within the perinatal period Understanding of Therapies Essential Understanding and knowledge of CBT/DBT skills work Desirable Previous experience of delivering CBT/DBT skills Previous experience of running 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.

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Bunyan House

Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Bunyan House

Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who has experience of working with people with substance use problems and/or experience of working with complex mental health presentations in a community, inpatient, or forensic setting. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experience working with third sector/charity substance misuse organisations, and those who are representative of the diverse population we serve.

The post holder will be part of a dynamic clinical team within the medium inpatient service, working with service users with forensic histories and severe and enduring mental health problems. The primary role of the post holder will be to offer assessment and intervention to forensic service users who have difficulties with substance use who are in our inpatient service. The post holder will also provide consultation to other professionals across the clinical teams to enable them to understand and manage the risks and needs associated with service users' substance misuse. The post holder will be embedded within the forensic directorate's Drug and Alcohol Service, a multi-disciplinary, specialist team, with access to rich supervision and CPD opportunities.